Chapter 165 Unfair Treatment
He didn't want to see more conflicts and contradictions in the family because of this.
However, the current situation is inconsistent and undercurrents are surging.
If things go on like this, more irreconcilable conflicts may arise between the brothers.
Thinking of the noisy Second Sister-in-law Shen in recent times, even though Yu Dani was reluctant, she could only choose to compromise: "Well, it would be quiet if we break up earlier."
She was indeed tired of his constant nitpicking - even just having a snack or getting up a little later would lead to endless complaints.
Didn’t I get enough rest when I was pregnant?
This kind of unreasonable behavior is really disturbing.
In fact, Shen Ersao did have many dissatisfactions.
Mrs. Shen already had children when she entered the Shen family, and she is now seven months pregnant.
One more person in the family means more expenses, so she is always thinking about how to protect the interests of her two sons from loss; as for targeting Shu Mian'er, it is purely out of envy of his wealthy family conditions and personal financial situation.
Whenever she saw Shu Mian'er living a comfortable life, Shen Ersao felt a pang of sadness in her heart.
"Then let's invite the elders of the tribe and the village director to witness this event tomorrow, and make arrangements as soon as possible so that the second brother and his family can move out before the New Year."
Chen Qiang had already lost his last bit of patience with the couple: the man was lazy and the woman was noisy, and if they continued to live together it would not only affect their mood but might also shorten their lives.
Every time he heard the noise from Shen Ersao at night, he felt upset and wanted to solve this thorny problem immediately.
"So urgent?"
Yu Dani was slightly surprised.
She didn't expect Shen Qiang to make a decision so quickly, and it was a little hard to accept for a while.
Although she had made similar plans before, she was still caught off guard by the fact that the execution was moved forward to the next day.
She was secretly calculating the upcoming changes in her mind, and for a moment she was a little dazed.
"Decisive action is the most appropriate, and we will decide on the action to be taken tomorrow."
Although he has lived in seclusion here for many years, Shen Qiang is still engaged in breeding and has some dealings with the outside world, which makes him look a bit scholarly at times.
He knew the importance of timing and that in this situation he had to act decisively to avoid unnecessary trouble.
"Okay, go to bed early and we'll talk tomorrow morning."
Yu Dani, who had always followed her husband's wishes, quickly adjusted her mindset and no longer worried about the sudden decision.
She sighed softly and laid back down, trying her best to relax.
Having made up his mind, Shen Qiang no longer hesitated. He pulled the quilt over and tucked the four corners carefully to ensure that he could sleep peacefully.
After a while, he fell asleep quickly.
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Early in the morning, before everyone had breakfast, they heard the news of the impending separation.
The whole room was filled with a tense and expectant atmosphere, and everyone held their breath waiting for the final confirmation.
"Are we going to split up? Today?"
Shen Jiaze asked with excitement but also a hint of doubt.
He stood at the door, complex emotions flashing in his eyes, longing for future freedom but also feeling uneasy about the upcoming changes.
"Yes, today. The eldest will go and invite the village chief, and the third will go and invite the clan leader. We will try to finalize everything before breakfast."
Shen Qiang's voice was steady and powerful, and every word revealed his unquestionable determination.
He knew very well that this matter could not be delayed any longer and the sooner it was resolved the better.
After all, the pigs in the pen also need care. Solving these difficult problems at home as soon as possible will allow everyone to concentrate more on their daily work.
Only in this way can the stable operation of the farm be guaranteed.
As for the two daughters-in-law who stayed at home, they were busy preparing meals. Although they did not participate in the specific discussion of dividing the family property, each of them had their own thoughts in their minds.
When they went out, Shen Jiaze and his elder brother's steps were somewhat hurried.
They know that it is worth enduring some hardship for the happiness of their wives and children, but if their hard work ultimately results in them suffering losses while others gain, they will never accept it.
This is true even between brothers.
This situation has been going on for a long time.
Let’s leave aside what happened before he got married and just talk about what happened after he got married. In fact, the one who suffered the most was Shen Jiaze.
He had endured this for too long in every division of labor in which he seemed to contribute the most and receive the least.
In the past, the workload assigned to each of the three brothers was fairly evenly balanced.
However, later, when the two elder brothers got married and started their own families, Shen Jiaze took on a job that was originally shared by three people; and the eldest sister-in-law and her husband were counted as four parts of the work. Although in fact the work contribution of the second brother and his wife was equivalent to that of one person, they still occupied the same share.
In this case, it is not difficult to understand why Shen Jiaze was eager to propose the idea of splitting the family.
People who are always at a disadvantage naturally desire to change the status quo. After all, the beneficiaries are certainly unwilling to break the existing balance.
Especially for the second son of the Shen family, he knows clearly in his heart that he is the dominant party under the current arrangement; once he implements independent living, if his parents do not choose to live with him, it will become very difficult for the two of them to support the lives of a family of four.
On the contrary, as the eldest son, the eldest brother can inherit most of the family assets, and his parents still have a certain degree of working ability, so they will not encounter too much trouble in life.
As for my younger brother, since there are fewer people in my family, the burden is relatively lighter. Even if there will be a little pressure in the early stage, I can overcome the difficulties with the support of my wife's family.
In such a comparison, it seems that only the second son is facing unprecedented challenges alone.
It was not only Shen Jiaze himself who felt extremely anxious about this predicament. His wife, who was busy preparing three meals a day in the kitchen, also felt extremely anxious.
Although she often complained about unfair treatment on the surface, when she was actually faced with the possibility of becoming independent, deep down she was actually extremely unwilling to accept the reality.
However, the current situation is no longer determined by her personal wishes.
Before the sky was fully light, the village cadres who had not eaten breakfast and several family elders had already rushed home to prepare to preside over the specific distribution matters.
"Our current courtyard includes three main houses and two side houses on each side."
After everyone was seated, Shen Qiang began to quickly explain the distribution plan that was about to be implemented to everyone present.
“The house was built not long ago, but as the children grow up, the demand for space will inevitably increase gradually in the future.”
Therefore, it was decided not to split the existing house for the time being, but to ask Shen Jiaze and his third brother to rebuild a new house on their own when conditions were ripe in the future.
After setting aside a portion of money specifically for the purchase of items needed for the sister's marriage, an additional 20 taels of silver were allocated to support the two brothers in building a new house.
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