Chapter 71 Does this person look familiar to you?
Seeing that Jiang Si was listening attentively, Grandma Huo took the opportunity to recount the affairs of all the branches of the Huo family.
Time flies when you're chatting, and before we knew it, it was getting darker and darker.
Seeing that Huo's mother had been outside for more than an hour and had not returned, Jiang Si greeted her grandparents and then got up and went to the gate of the family compound.
From afar, Jiang Si saw her cousin from the Huo family clutching her chest, shouting emotionally, with Huo's mother right beside her.
Strangely, a man in dark blue overalls was standing to the right of Huo's cousin.
The other person had their back to her, so Jiang Si couldn't see their face for a while. She could only make a quick guess and concluded that the person was probably not Huo's father.
Mr. Huo's height is around 182cm, while this person is only slightly taller than Mr. Huo's height of 170cm, at most 173cm.
Just then, a military truck roared up from behind Jiang Si.
Perhaps fearing it might hit someone, the military truck not only honked its horn twice but also flashed its headlights a few times.
Not only Jiang Si, but the others in front also subconsciously moved closer to the side of the road when they heard the noise.
Just then, the man turned his head slightly.
Jiang Si was stunned at first glance.
Although she only had two or three seconds to see the person, and all she saw was a profile, that outline...
Jiang Si snapped out of her daze and immediately strode forward.
Unfortunately, by then the other party had already helped Huo's cousin into a three-wheeled taxi.
When Huo's mother turned around, she saw her daughter-in-law, and her previously depressed mood visibly improved.
It was already quite cool in Beijing at the end of October, with a significant temperature difference between day and night.
Seeing that she was dressed in thin clothes, Huo's mother quickly pulled her back.
"Let's go home quickly."
Jiang Si nodded. "Mom, who was that person just now?"
Mrs. Huo didn't hide anything, "That's your cousin's lover."
It was him!
Jiang Si was not surprised at all by this answer.
But the old man was right about one thing: in this era where people disregard personal gain and sacrifice in everything they do.
Even if people are not feeling well, no one dares to take leave easily.
It's really rare to see a couple like them taking several days off in a row.
Could it be that he's also here about dividing the family property?
Jiang Si's guess was correct. After returning home and finishing dinner, Huo's mother told her about Huo's cousin and her husband coming to Beijing.
Huo's cousin's husband is named Yang Zhiqi. The two of them work at the Langshi Steel Plant.
Back then, Mr. and Mrs. Huo went to great lengths to help the couple find jobs, and the money for the jobs was entirely paid by the Huo family.
Not only did she provide the money, but she also personally prepared the dowries for the daughters they had later had.
Even so, Mrs. Huo still felt extremely guilty whenever she thought about it.
"Zhiqi is here too?"
Upon hearing this news, Grandma Huo was surprised for a long time before she spoke.
"They haven't visited in years. I remember only Lihua came when the fourth brother got married last time. Why are the two of them here today?"
"What else could it be but the matter of dividing the family property?"
Recalling what the couple had just said, Huo's mother's emotions, which she had finally managed to calm down, surged up again.
"Lihua said she does not agree to separate the family."
"If we absolutely have to divide it, Tingtao has to give 60% of all the family savings, and they even said..."
Mrs. Huo was too ashamed to say anything more.
It wasn't until the old man spoke up, telling her to tell the whole story.
Then Mrs. Huo said angrily, "She said that the little villa where you and I live has a land deed, and this house must be left to Tingtao."
The old man snorted coldly: "They really dare to think that way."
Seeing this, Mr. Huo quickly comforted the old man and Mrs. Huo.
"Don't be angry, let them say what they want. In the end, we'll decide how to divide the money."
"This time it might not be so easy. The couple has both taken a two-week leave. I think they're planning to fight us to the death."
Sure enough, Dong Lihua arrived early the next morning, before nine o'clock.
No matter how much she tried to cause trouble, Huo's mother remained unyielding on this matter.
The two were arguing so loudly that Jiang Si got a headache from the noise and went downstairs.
To be honest, before this person made a scene, Jiang Si felt quite sympathetic towards her situation.
But after her outburst, Jiang Si really felt that this family was pushing their luck.
Since that's the case, she doesn't need to give her any face.
Once downstairs, Jiang Si pressed her face against her and said, "Auntie, my mom doesn't agree with your proposed family division plan, and it's all your fault."
"It's all because of you that my mom doesn't agree to this division of property."
What's the meaning?
Dong Lihua was confused: "Why blame me? What does this have to do with me?"
"Yeah, what does this have to do with you?"
Jiang Si raised an eyebrow and said, "This is the time for our Huo family to split up. What are you, a man surnamed Dong, doing here meddling? What does this have to do with your Yang and Dong families? Why are you standing up for the eldest branch of the family?"
"How can it not be related? Tingtao's affairs are my affairs."
Jiang Si feigned surprise: "Aunt, the way you're saying that makes people think my older brother is your biological son!"
As she spoke, Jiang Si kept her eyes fixed on her, trying not to miss any subtle expressions on her face.
However, the result disappointed her.
Dong Lihua didn't react much to these words.
"So what if he's not my biological son? You develop feelings for a dog after raising it for a long time, let alone a person!"
“I raised him for seven years, and he called me ‘Mom’ for seven years. Isn’t it only right that I think of him?”
As she spoke, she looked at Huo's mother and said, "Sister-in-law, I still stand by what I said: if it weren't for you, my son wouldn't have been lost."
"I don't want anything, I just want you to give that portion to Tingtao, it's what you owe me!"
Jiang Si was almost physically disgusted by that last sentence.
Honestly, she really feels sorry for her mother-in-law right now.
How did she manage to keep from going crazy?
Anyway, Jiang Si can't!
"You always say the Huo family owes you, but have you paid back what you owe the Huo family all these years?"
“You were raised by the Huo family since you were a child. The Huo family raised you, provided for your education, and even found you a job!”
"If it weren't for the Huo family, do you think you would have survived until now?"
"Have you ever expressed any gratitude over the years?"
"Judging from your appearance, you are also an ungrateful person. If you were grateful, you wouldn't be using these words to hurt other people all day long."
Jiang Si knew that her grandparents and parents couldn't say these things, so she simply acted as their mouthpiece.
"You keep saying that you blame the Huo family for your son's loss and complain about them. If you really want to blame and complain, then you should just cut all ties with them."
"Even though you complained and hated, you still demanded every penny of the compensation you were entitled to!"
Jiang Si snorted coldly, "Is that strange? Aren't you just using this as a pretext to achieve your goals?"
"What nonsense are you talking about!" Dong Lihua's face turned ashen with anger.
"What nonsense did I say? Go ask anyone on the street if a child is lost. Shouldn't the person you should blame the most be the eldest brother?"
"If it weren't for you, brother, your child wouldn't have been lost."
"Think about it carefully, am I right or not!"
Jiang Si didn't care whether her provocation was effective or not; she felt better just because she had said it.
Not to mention her, the others sitting in the living room at this moment also felt that the anger that had been simmering in their hearts had finally been released.
My breasts feel much clearer!
Having said what she needed to say, Jiang Si still had other things on her mind. She yawned and went upstairs.
As soon as the door closed, her eyes immediately regained their clarity, and there was no trace of her previous willful and capricious demeanor.
After pondering for a few seconds, Jiang Si took out drawing paper and paintbrushes.
For the rest of the day, Jiang Si didn't go anywhere. It wasn't until evening that she finally sketched out a few portraits on paper that best conformed to the laws of genetics.
Holding the portraits, Jiang Si went downstairs.
"Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Grandma, look at this person, doesn't he look familiar?"
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