Chapter 166: Separation
Each family received a subsidy of ten taels, and the remaining ten taels were divided among everyone in proportion.
The total ten acres of land owned include two acres of precious and fertile paddy fields and seven acres of vast mountain land.
The eldest son obtained the right to use all two acres of paddy fields plus an additional acre of relatively barren but easy-to-cultivate sloping land; the remaining six acres or so were equally divided between his two younger brothers for management and cultivation.
According to local traditional customs and family practices, this way of distributing inheritance was very fair and reasonable, so no one raised any objections or expressed any dissatisfaction with the result.
Maybe the old man actually has more undisclosed wealth in his hands, but for now, being able to have his own independent sky already makes him feel extremely satisfied and at ease.
"Then what about the pigs we raise?"
Since the inevitable fact of family change cannot be stopped, Shen Lao Er hopes to gain more benefits for himself.
"Before the New Year, take turns to be responsible for feeding the animals. After they are sold, we will divide the proceeds equally into three parts. But if you slack off during this period, don't blame me for showing no mercy when we settle the accounts at the end of the year."
Although these were harsh words, they also gave everyone a warning in advance so that everyone would be aware of the situation.
"And what about the pig farm we have run together for many years? That is a common property that we all worked together to manage!"
Although pigs are very valuable, what is more valuable than them is this ready-made breeding ground that can generate stable economic benefits.
"You were too young when this place was built. It's the result of years of hard work by your mother and I. Do you think this place should belong to you personally?"
As he finished speaking, the father's tone became increasingly tough, because he had decided that he would no longer rely on his son to maintain the development of the family.
"The pig farm is the result of the hard work of your mother and I. When we get older, it will naturally be transferred to your eldest brother's name."
There was a hint of helplessness in my father's words, but more of it was expectation for the future.
He knew that this was not just about inheritance, but also about the hope and continuation of the family.
The eldest son received almost half of the family fortune, but because the earlier distribution was somewhat biased towards him, the actual benefits he received in the end were less than half.
However, this is enough to give him a very important position in the family.
So, after careful consideration, the Shen family decided to give all the land owned by the pig farm to the eldest son.
This way, at least financially, his future would be more secure.
"I have no objection."
Shen Jiaze's mood was quite complicated at this time, but he still responded indifferently.
In fact, at this moment, he only had one thing in his mind - to meet Aunt Shu Mian'er as soon as possible and share the good news after the separation.
This matter is far more important to him than these riches.
"The third brother's family is about to have a baby, so they should stay in the west wing for the time being. After the baby is born, we can build a new house and move out."
This suggestion was taken by my second sister Yu Dani.
She has always cared very much about every member of the family, especially her younger brother's family who are about to welcome a new life.
While sewing during pregnancy is unlikely to be avoided, as it is part of women's daily lives, it is clearly inappropriate if undertaking large-scale projects such as construction or relocation.
Such actions may not only affect the physical condition of the mother, but also endanger the safety of the fetus.
The eldest son and his wife of the Shen family did not express any objection to this arrangement.
They understand the importance of supporting the rest of the family at this time, especially with the new life on the horizon.
My third brother's family is not the kind of people who like to fight for power and profit. Living in harmony with them makes things more harmonious.
The process of dividing the family property went extremely smoothly, and after it was completed, the village chief and several elders were invited to stay and enjoy breakfast together.
This dinner was not only a celebration, but also a reflection of the Shen family’s spirit of unity.
After breakfast, Shen Jiaze went out to work again.
Although he was eager to see Shu Mian'er immediately to report the good news, it was his turn to feed the pigs today, so he had to postpone his plan.
However, he already had a clear plan in his mind. As long as he had the chance, he would tell his beloved aunt Shu Mian'er the good news as soon as possible.
Since they will not be moving out in the short term, and even though the separation has been completed in name, there seems to be no substantial change in the lifestyle, so there is no need to rush to find Shu Mian'er.
Everyone still lives almost the same life under the same roof, still sits together for meals, and housework is still taken care of by familiar people. Everything seems very natural and normal.
In fact, the situation has changed significantly, especially my second brother's family has become more hardworking.
In the past they always spent their days lazily, but now they seem to be ignited with some kind of passion, and are busy in the fields from morning to night.
Sometimes at night you can see them studying how to grow new crops or discussing future plans under dim lights. The atmosphere of the whole family seems more united and hardworking than before.
After the division, everyone needs to report to the village and find a suitable location to build their own house. They are also responsible for managing the work assigned to the fields and even take turns to take care of the pigs.
Everyone took on their own tasks, and no one was willing to lag behind or rely on others.
After returning home from work during the day, everyone's face is filled with fatigue, but their eyes are full of longing for a better life in the future.
It was not until the next day that Shu Mian'er learned from others that the Zhang family had completed the separation.
That morning when she went to the well at the entrance of the village to fetch water, she overheard several women discussing this matter, and she suddenly felt a mixture of excitement and anxiety.
The news was announced by Zhang Xufeng himself.
When she was slowly walking towards home carrying a wooden bucket full of water, she saw Brother Jia Ze standing at the door waiting for her from afar with a gentle look on his face.
“Have you finished dividing it?”
Shu Mian'er asked in surprise, her voice trembling slightly, because she had been looking forward to this day, but she didn't expect it to be resolved so quickly.
“How is it divided specifically?”
Since she was not present at the time to make the decision, she
The results are unclear.
Seeing the other party seriously shaking his head to deny her worries, she said, "I didn't suffer any loss."
Zhang Xufeng answered affirmatively: "In the future, the pig farm will be managed by my eldest brother. Our family also received three acres of high-quality farmland, and ten taels of silver as the basic cost of building a new house. Not only that, each family also received some additional silver subsidies and a considerable amount of food and other daily necessities, which were distributed equally according to the principle of fairness."
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