Lin Ran was not angry at first, but she just couldn't bear to see Shen Wenfang being wronged.
At this time, seeing Grandma Lin scolding Shen Wenfang and Shen Wenfang could only swallow her anger, she suddenly couldn't bear it anymore.
Her face finally turned cold.
"Grandma, I completely agree with what you said. Brothers should help each other, but the key point is the word 'mutually'."
"But over the years, I've only seen how my parents have helped my second uncle, and how they've compromised step by step when you've always been partial to my second uncle."
"But what about Second Uncle? What has he done for my family?"
"And the scorekeeper job is mine. So, grandma, you used to exploit my parents for my second uncle's family, and now you're exploiting us, the next generation, for my cousins?"
"Does our eldest family, from top to bottom, have to make selfless contributions to our second uncle's family?"
"But why?"
"My father is also your son. He was just born a few years earlier than Second Uncle and worked a few more years. Just because of this, does that mean he has to help Second Uncle's family all the time?"
"Even now it's our next generation's turn."
"But friendship will eventually wear out. Grandma, do you really want to see brothers turn against each other in the future?"
Lin Ran's words were so inspiring that they stunned everyone present.
Grandma Lin seemed to have not expected that Lin Ran would dare to speak to her like that. She pointed at Lin Ran and kept calling him “you, you, you” with her eyes wide open.
Lin Weiguo's eyes were wet, but he was already old and didn't want to embarrass himself in front of the younger generation, so he turned his head away quietly and didn't dare let anyone see him.
After so many years, someone finally spoke his mind and saw his grievances, and this person was his own daughter. How could he not feel sad?
Having faced his mother's partiality since childhood, wasn't he sad? Wasn't he angry?
But his mother always says that he is the eldest brother, so he should give in to his younger brother. But he would rather not be the eldest brother. He also wants his mother's attention and care.
But it was obvious that Lin Weijia didn't think so. He said angrily:
"Ran girl, if you don't want to give in, just say so. Why are you fussing about it? You're even saying brothers are at odds with each other, and you're a junior, so why would you have the right to say that? What gives you the right to lecture me?"
He then looked at Lin Weiguo again, his tone softening:
"Brother, am I still your biological brother? You won't even help me with such a small matter, and you let Ran threaten me with a brotherly feud?"
Lin Weiguo calmed himself down and looked at Lin Weijia with a complicated look.
"Second brother, was it because I was too kind to you in the past that you thought it was natural for me to help you? If I don't help you, then I don't consider you a brother."
Seeing Lin Weiguo suddenly become so serious, Lin Weijia felt a little uneasy and instinctively wanted to interrupt him.
"Brother, I..."
But Lin Weiguo didn't give him a chance and went straight on.
"Ranran was right just now. I helped you before because of your mother."
"Of course, it's because you're my biological brother, so I'm helping you. But I hope you remember that our eldest family doesn't owe you anything."
"So it's a favor for me to help you, and it's also my duty not to help you."
"But I always try my best to help."
"But this time it's different. The scorekeeper is Ranran. How can you even care about your own niece's things? Do you still have any behavior as an elder?"
It was rare for Lin Weijia to be lectured harshly by Lin Weiguo. She was a little scared at first, but she became even angrier after she realized what was going on.
He had never been treated like this since he was a child, and he didn't think he was wrong, so he wanted to retort immediately.
It was Lin Meng who was quick enough to stop him.
Although she was also angry at Lin Ran for humiliating her, she wanted to teach Lin Ran a lesson.
But they came here tonight to ask for help, not to quarrel.
Even though Lin Ran's performance just now had clearly shown that she would not agree, she still wanted to give it a try as long as there was a glimmer of hope.
This is the only way she can change the current situation.
In fact, Lin Meng didn't know that if she was really the original owner Lin Meng, and she didn't do anything unusual, and if she talked to Lin Ran nicely, Lin Ran might help her because they were cousins.
But obviously Lin Meng is not.
Her mind is full of calculations. She never says anything openly, but only secretly encourages others to take the lead.
All of them were probably just stepping stones in her eyes.
Besides, Lin Ran has already noticed that something is wrong with Lin Meng, so how could he possibly go along with her?
But Lin Meng was completely unaware that she had been seen through at this time. She was busy coaxing Lin Weiguo.
"Uncle, my dad has never been very talkative. Actually, we have always remembered how kind you have been to us."
"I still remember when I was little, I was so hungry that I almost fainted, and it was my uncle who brought me food."
"I've always remembered it, and I've decided that when I grow up I must repay my uncle."
"There are other things that my parents always talk about, telling us to be grateful."
"I know that our second branch may not have been very motivated over the years and hasn't helped Uncle much. Not only does Uncle feel unhappy, but we ourselves feel ashamed."
As Lin Meng spoke, he observed Lin Weiguo's expression. Seeing that his expression had eased a lot, he turned the topic back to the scorer.
"Uncle, actually, what grandma said just now was out of her sincere consideration for Ranran."
"Being a scorekeeper sounds easy, but it's actually very tiring."
"Every day I had to run around under the scorching sun, and when I was recording my work points I had to go down to the fields and measure the land."
"Ranran has never worked since she was a child. Her skin is so delicate and tender. Can she withstand the wind, heat and sun? Can she endure such hardship?"
After hearing these words, Lin Weiguo and Shen Wenfang hesitated.
They were reluctant to let Lin Ran go to work in the first place, and now after hearing Lin Meng's description, they seemed to see Lin Ran dragging his worn feet forward with difficulty, his face tanned and red, with many sun spots.
When they thought of this scene, they were suddenly frightened.
No, no, this scorer might as well quit!
As soon as Lin Ran saw the distressed look in her parents' eyes, she knew that they were about to be persuaded, and she immediately interrupted Lin Meng.
"Mom and Dad, it's not as exaggerated as my cousin said. I used to go up the mountain to pick wild vegetables and mushrooms, and I didn't feel that tired."
"Now I'm just going for a walk and writing. What can't I do? Besides, I can take a break if I get tired."
But Shen Wenfang was still worried and wanted to persuade him.
Lin Ran gave her a reassurance.
"Mom, it's okay. Even if I really can't do it anymore, I can ask my third brother to take my place."
He winked at her as he spoke.
Shen Wenfang suddenly realized that he was almost bypassed by Lin Meng, mainly because they were too concerned.
There are three sons in their family. Although they don’t have much presence, even if Ranran doesn’t want to be the scorer, her three brothers can do it. She immediately nodded in agreement.
"That's true. Your third brother is here. If you don't want to do it anymore, just ask him to help."
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