The more Wang Cuihua explained, the more aggrieved she felt. Fearing that Old Lady Li might misunderstand and think she was the one who said it, she raised three fingers to swear.
Seeing this, Zhen Fugui chimed in, "Mother! Although Cuihua may have some ulterior motives, she certainly wouldn't dare say such things in front of my little sister!"
Hearing her husband's explanation, Wang Cuihua was moved to tears.
This was the first time her husband had ever sided with her in front of her in-laws.
Looking at the scene before her, Zhen Wanwan sighed inwardly, "My older brother finally knows how to protect his wife!"
That's good, so the family can live in harmony from now on, and my sister-in-law won't take advantage of me because she feels insecure.
Zhen Wanwan quickly comforted Old Lady Li, explaining softly, "Mother! What does this have to do with my sister-in-law? I only asked because I thought of it myself!"
Grandma Li breathed a sigh of relief when she observed that Zhen Wanwan didn't seem to be lying; it would be best if it wasn't Wang Cuihua.
After all, life is better now, and she doesn't want her home to be a mess.
Grandma Li frowned, looking at Zhen Wanwan with confusion: "Why would you want to ask us this out of the blue?"
Zhen Wanwan observed the expressions of Grandpa Zhen and Grandma Li, and slowly explained, "Father and Mother! This is what I'm thinking: my eldest brother and second brother are getting old, and my nephews and nieces are growing up too. They will all get married in the future!"
“I was thinking that the family should also help my eldest and second eldest brothers set up some businesses. With the soap sales booming, why not let them go out and get more experience?”
"If Tiger and Dog Egg and Erniu don't want to take the imperial examination path in the future, they can try doing business. Also, Da Ni and Er Ni are going to grow up soon, so we need to start planning their dowries. A woman's dowry is important to her husband's family, so they will take notice of her more often."
"Da Ni and Er Ni have both gone to school and learned to read. In the future, we should teach them more ways to make money so that they can have a better life."
"I was thinking that since the family was making money, I could give each of my children a shop in the future. They would have a steady income so they wouldn't have to depend on others for their livelihood, and they could also develop themselves!"
Da Ni pulled Er Ni aside and listened quietly. She was older than Er Ni and naturally knew more.
My aunt said she would give them a shop as part of their dowry, a privilege only wealthy young ladies could enjoy!
And they even said they would teach them how to make money. How could she not be excited!
Before Zhen Wanwan could finish speaking and before Old Lady Li could even express her opinion, Wang Cuihua said with a look of disapproval, "How can that be?"
"This little girl will get married someday, then she'll belong to someone else's family. How can she take anything from her mother's family?"
Da Ni's bright eyes dimmed at the sound of that voice, and she looked utterly dejected.
Grandma Li agreed wholeheartedly, saying, "Your sister-in-law is right! Wanwan, for the dowries of Da Ni and Er Ni, just give them more money; let's forget about the shop!"
Zhen Wanwan remained silent; she had expected this outcome long ago.
But she wasn't in a hurry at all. There was plenty of time. When the family had more wealth, the girls in the family would definitely benefit.
"Mother! Sister-in-law! We can discuss these things later. The issue now is whether you have any ideas about opening your own shop and starting a business!"
Grandpa Zhen, who had been silent all along, suddenly looked at Zhen Fugui and said, "Eldest son, what do you think?"
Grandma Li and Wang Cuihua also looked at Zhen Fugui with suspicion.
Zhen Fugui pondered for a moment, then looked at his family members sitting there.
He pursed his lips, then looked at Zhen Wanwan with a sudden determination and said, "Little sister! Although having such thoughts might seem heartless, since you asked, I'd like to share my true feelings!"
Zhen Wanwan nodded, signaling him to continue.
Under the gaze of everyone, Zhen Fugui said, one sentence at a time, "Father, Mother! I want to start my own soap business!"
Grandpa Zhen's expression remained unchanged, while Grandma Li looked surprised and disappointed.
She ran up to him, angrily pounding her fist on Zhen Fugui's chest, and said furiously, "Boss! How could you have such a thought? This is your own sister!"
Zhen Wanwan sighed and pulled Old Lady Li aside to comfort her, "Mother! Please let my eldest brother finish speaking!"
Zhen Fugui looked at Zhen Wanwan with guilt, but it was unclear whether he was looking at Zhen Wanwan or Old Lady Li.
“Father and Mother, I know I’m heartless, but I still want to say this! With my little sister’s current wealth, even if we worked day and night making and selling soap, we still wouldn’t be able to make even one percent of her wealth.”
"We even have to accept help from our younger sister from time to time. Although it's called helping, we're actually dragging her down!"
Grandma Li was stunned and looked at Zhen Fugui in shock, waiting for his explanation.
Zhen Fugui rubbed his temples and said dejectedly, "My little sister is a disciple of an immortal, and she will definitely go further and further in the future. If we continue to drift along like this, living off my little sister, what's the difference between us and bloodsuckers?"
“I am my younger sister’s older brother. I want to be there for her when she is in trouble, rather than being left in this small place beating my chest and stamping my feet when she encounters difficulties and setbacks.”
After Zhen Fugui finished speaking, the surroundings fell silent. Zhen Wanwan never expected her older brother to think this way.
Grandma Li opened her mouth, but couldn't utter a single word for a long time.
Because she discovered that what her son said was true!
Grandpa Zhen stroked his long beard, then suddenly laughed out loud, looking at his son with admiration.
He walked over to Zhen Fugui and patted him on the shoulder.
"Boss, you're right! I'm glad you think that way!"
Zhen Fugui blushed; this was the first time his father had praised him to his face.
Grandpa Zhen then looked at his wife and then at his grandchildren filling the yard.
Finally, he looked at Zhen Wanwan, his eyes filled with pride, yet also with helplessness.
“Wanwan, your mother and I are very grateful that you can help the family, but you are my daughter, and I don’t want to be a burden to you because of the family.”
“But your older brothers are useless and have no future, so I just shamelessly let them suffer.”
"As for your brother wanting to start his own soap business, I think it's up to you to decide. If you don't agree, then let's just leave it at that. If you do agree, then after deducting costs and labor expenses, you'll get 30% of the profits, your two older brothers will each get 30%, and your mother and I will get 10%!"
Zhen Wanwan was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly waved her hand and refused, saying, "Dad! This soap is meant for the family, so I don't want the profit."
Grandpa Zhen sighed and said firmly, "There's no room for discussion on this matter. What's yours will absolutely not be less!"
Zhen Wanwan looked helplessly at Old Lady Li: "Mom! I already told you!"
Grandma Li glanced at Zhen Wanwan lightly, then turned her gaze to Zhen Fugui.
"Boss, this soap recipe was given to you by your sister. Is it okay for your dad to divide it like this?"
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