"Yes, let's follow the village rules. Although our eldest son suffered a little loss, Guotai is a filial son, so it's okay for him to suffer a little loss. As the eldest son, he should always bear more responsibilities. But one thing must be made clear, once the family is divided, it is divided. From now on, each family will be its own. Don't even think about subsidizing anyone else."
This statement did not mention anyone by name, but everyone knew what Zhou Fang meant. She simply did not want the old couple to subsidize the second wife.
Old Mrs. Pei felt very disgusted when she saw Zhou Fang acting so pretentiously and acting like a good girl after getting an advantage.
This is the attitude even before the family division. Look at the eldest son, he clearly agrees with his wife and has completely forgotten how the second son supported the whole family. He is afraid that the second son, his wife and her son will get any benefits from the eldest son's family.
With such character, can the old couple still rely on them in the future?
Both Mr. and Mrs. Pei are sensible people. They are not disappointed.
"Brother, tell me, what do you mean? If you don't want to, just let mom and dad follow me!"
Liu Lin didn't expect Pei Guoqiang to say that, and she felt very unhappy. Given their current situation, it was impossible for them to bring the old man to the city.
However, Liu Lin was a smart person. Although she was unhappy, she did not refute Pei Guoqiang at this time. She just stood there silently, waiting to see how things would develop.
"Fourth Brother, what are you talking about? When did I ever say I wouldn't support my parents?"
Old Mrs. Pei didn't wait for Pei Guotai to finish and sneered: "Do you want to support us, or do you want us, two old guys who are not too old, to support your eldest wife and work for you? Boss, am I stupid enough to be your mother? I don't know what you two are thinking?"
Pei Guotai felt a little guilty when he saw the penetrating and sharp gaze of Old Lady Pei.
"Mom, don't say that, otherwise Uncle Degen will think I'm unfilial." Pei Guotai looked a little embarrassed.
"Can filial piety be judged with words? You know why the family is divided today. The second son's wife has done some things wrong, but the second son has contributed so much to this family in the past. Now you despise them, an orphan and a widow, for taking advantage of your eldest son's family."
After hearing what Old Lady Pei said, Zhou Fang couldn't stand it anymore. This damn old woman was still partial to the second wife and didn't even think about who she would live with in the future or who would take care of her when she got old.
"Mom, you can't be so biased. How can we be blamed for the division of the family property? Look at the second son's wife, she's lazy and always makes the house a mess. We can't live like this at all."
"Okay, stop talking about this. What's the point? Let's get back to the matter of the separation."
Mrs. Pei said this and looked at Zhang Degen: "We have agreed that from now on, we two old people will live on our own."
When Mrs. Pei said this, everyone was really surprised. Even Li Miaomiao looked at Mrs. Pei in surprise. She didn't expect them to make such a decision.
"Mom, how can this be possible?!"
While the others were still in shock, Pei Guotai and his wife were the first to react and quickly objected.
"Mom, in this village, when a family is divided, everyone lives with the eldest wife. Why do you and Dad want to live on your own? Aren't you going to let the villagers stab me in the back and say I'm unfilial?"
"Yeah, that won't do. Everyone in the village has the same rules for dividing up a family, but ours is different."
Zhou Fang never expected that her parents-in-law would use this trick. All the pride she had just felt was gone, and she was left with panic and dissatisfaction. She didn't understand how things turned out like this. It was obvious that dividing the family property would be the most advantageous for their eldest branch, but if it was like this, it was hard to say how to divide it.
Old Mrs. Pei felt very happy when she saw the expression of her eldest daughter-in-law. The eldest daughter-in-law's expression meant that she was sure that they would live with the eldest wife in the future. She wanted to show her annoyance before they even separated the family, thinking that they would give in because of this. It was time for the eldest daughter-in-law to know that old people are more experienced.
It's good that the family has split up. Even if she wants to subsidize her grandson in the future, no one can say anything. It's better to point at her good grandson than to point at the eldest couple for being unfilial.
Of course, she couldn't hold her own grandson back, as there was still the third brother's family.
The fourth son is fine, but his wife is not so easy to talk to. What's more, the couple only live in such a small place in the city, and the fourth son relies on his wife's family for support. It is unrealistic to rely on the fourth son, and they can't get used to living in the city.
We can ask the fourth brother to help with money on a daily basis.
Mrs. Pei was calculating clearly in her mind.
"Mom and Dad, if you don't want to follow Big Brother, why not live with us, the third branch? Big Brother Four doesn't have a spacious place to live in the city, and you wouldn't be able to get used to life there. Don't worry, my mother and I will definitely be filial to you."
The honest Pei Guosheng also spoke, feeling a little uncomfortable when looking at his elderly parents.
As for helping the second wife, this is also what he should do. When the second elder brother was still alive, he was the one who protected him the most in the family. Now it is his responsibility to protect his second elder brother's wife and children.
When Chen Xuexiang heard this, her eyes flashed and she lowered her head. She didn't have much of her own opinion and was used to listening to her man. She never expressed her own opinions in such occasions, and this time was no exception.
Old man Pei and old lady Pei felt much more comforted after hearing what San'er said.
They have four sons in total. The second son is gone, and the eldest son is selfish and unreliable. Fortunately, the third and fourth sons are still useful, so they are not left alone in their old age.
"Okay, I know how filial you are, but we have already made up our minds. No one can persuade us anymore!" Old Man Pei said with finality.
Old man Pei is usually a dull person and doesn't like to speak. Once he speaks, the matter is almost irreversible.
Not only the Pei family, but also Zhang Degen knew the old man Pei's temper and sighed.
"Brother Pei, have you really decided this? If so, how will you take care of your retirement in the future? Have you thought about it?"
"I've thought it through. Although my wife and I are old, we can still work and support ourselves. As for the future, if we can no longer work, our sons will take turns to support us. If we get sick, the medical expenses will be paid equally by each family."
Hearing what Old Man Pei said, Zhang Degen glanced sharply at the three brothers of the Pei family, especially the eldest brother Pei.
"You all heard what I said. Also, according to the rules, you brothers, including the second wife, have to give your parents thirty yuan in pension every year. Do you have any objections?"
This pension money was proposed by Zhang Degen based on the conditions of the Pei family, and it was also for the consideration of the old man and his wife Pei. After all, they were old friends. Seeing the Pei family like this, Zhang Degen felt a little sad, and felt a sense of sympathy for their own kind.
“No problem!”
Pei Guosheng and Pei Guoqiang said in unison
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