As he spoke, Han Qiang walked into the cattle pen and frowned involuntarily as he looked at the dark and damp environment.
However, when he saw Han Mingyuan and his wife, his eyes widened in surprise.
The two had become extremely thin, especially Mingyuan's wife, whose face was as white as a ghost, as if she could report to the King of Hell at any moment.
As the village head, he knew that Han Mingyuan's condition was not good after he became paralyzed, but he did not expect the Han family to be so heartless.
"Mingyuan..."
Village head Han Qiang's eyes were a little wet; he should have come to see him sooner.
If the Han family knew how much they cared about Han Mingyuan, they might not have treated them this way.
"Uncle Qiang".
Han Mingyuan nodded politely. He was originally a tough, strong man, but now he was so dejected.
He turned his head and looked at Grandma Han and the others with complicated eyes. He had always thought that Grandma Han's family was too selfish, and only Han Mingyuan was relatively upright and an outlier.
Now it seems that it really is...
"Thank you for your help."
Han Mingyuan nodded. He understood Han Qiang's attitude just now. As long as he persisted, there wouldn't be much of a problem with splitting the family property.
However, knowing his mother's nature, she'll definitely ask for an exorbitant amount.
If he hadn't become paralyzed, he could have managed, but now...
Han Mingyuan was troubled. At this moment, Han Luoxue, who was standing next to Han Qiang, also came to her father's side, took his hand, and silently supported him.
"Father, Mother..."
The younger sister, Han Luoyu, was also called back.
She walked with a limp, and when people looked at her, she kept her head down.
Seeing his second daughter return, Han Mingyuan's resolve strengthened.
He believed his daughter's words; his mother really could sell two daughters.
If they were sold to a wealthy family to be maids, that would be one thing, but her mother wanted the two maids dead.
If Han Luoxue knew what her father was thinking at this moment, she would definitely tell him that what Old Madam Han wanted was not just the lives of the two sisters, but the lives of their entire family.
Their village wasn't very big, and in the short time it took to talk, Grandpa, his two uncles, and Auntie all came over. So many people had never been to the cattle pen before, and some people even disliked the smell and didn't come in at all.
Seeing that all the adults of the Han family had arrived, Han Qiang coughed lightly and said loudly:
"I called you all here today because Mingyuan has something he'd like me to help him with."
As soon as he finished speaking, Old Mrs. Han glared fiercely at Han Mingyuan:
"What matter requires the village head's help? Mingyuan, when has your mother ever mistreated you?"
Han Qiang looked at the dark cattle pen. Did anyone else in this village still live in a cattle pen?
Is this what Grandma Han meant by not mistreating them? But every family has its own problems, and there are some things he can't interfere with.
"Um, Han Qiang, is there some misunderstanding?"
The head of the Han family, who was also Han Luoxue's grandfather, could no longer pretend to be mute. He asked with his hands behind his back.
"Actually, it's not a big deal. Everyone knows Mingyuan's situation. He doesn't want to be a burden to you anymore and wants to be separated. Han Datou, I see you're having a tough time right now. It's rare to see such a filial son. What do you think we should do?"
Han Qiang's attitude was quite firm. He didn't ask Han Datou if he was willing; he went straight to saying that the family should split up.
Han Datou's face darkened. Divide the family property? Their parents are still alive and well, what kind of logic is there in dividing the family property? Not to mention their Hutouya Village, there are very few families in the entire Wuling Town who would dare to do this.
"Han Qiang, isn't this inappropriate?"
If they really break up, won't he be cursed to death by everyone behind his back?
"Divide the family property? Divide the family property? Han Laosan, you heartless bastard, look at this house of yours, there's not a single able-bodied person. Have I ever looked down on you?"
Grandma Han was talking animatedly, and she was so angry that she rolled up her sleeves and tried to walk towards Han Mingyuan.
However, with Han Qiang standing in front of the bed, Old Lady Han didn't dare to approach.
So you mean you don't agree to break up?
"Not distinguishable."
Grandma Han replied without hesitation.
"No, I have to distribute it today."
Han Mingyuan spoke firmly. In such a remote and impoverished place, it was rare to see such excitement, and people from all around dropped what they were doing and rushed over to watch.
Upon hearing Han Mingyuan's words, some people kindly offered advice:
“Mingyuan, given your family's situation, separating from the family would only lead to your demise.”
"Exactly, let's not separate. At least we can still get something to eat occasionally in this house."
"Yes, your leg might get better someday."
...
Amidst the crowd's persuasion, a seven- or eight-year-old boy's clear, crisp voice particularly caught the eye:
"Third Uncle can't split the family property. If he does, there won't be any meat left to eat."
The room fell silent after he said that.
Everyone stared in surprise at the child who had spoken. The eldest daughter-in-law of the Han family quickly covered the child's mouth and said with an embarrassed smile:
"He's talking nonsense."
"Ze'er, are you referring to how your third uncle used to hunt for meat for you?"
Han Laosi reacted very quickly at this moment and hurriedly added a sentence.
However, everyone looked at the child suspiciously, feeling that something was not quite true.
"Ze'er, is your fourth uncle right?"
The eldest daughter-in-law of the Han family felt uneasy being stared at, so she secretly pinched her child's arm and threatened him.
“My third uncle is paralyzed, how can he hunt? Didn’t you say you’d replace my second sister with her today and then replace her with my third sister in a few days?”
Wow, children speak the truth. But children's words are the most honest.
When Han Luoxue said that Old Lady Han wanted to replace his two daughters, Han Mingyuan believed his daughter, but he still had a bit of wishful thinking in his heart. What if Xue'er misheard?
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