Chapter 178 Both Mother and Daughter Are Turning Their Elbows Outward
After dinner, Cen Yan and his family returned to the second room.
After Li finished her meal, she formally brought up the matter of dividing the family property the next day.
"So fast?" Cen Dahai and Li were both a little surprised.
Cen Dahai was even more hesitant, "Your mother is pregnant now, so the house..."
"The house is ready for immediate moving in." Cen Yan said, "It's not too soon, but I didn't tell you in advance because I was afraid that mother would worry. In fact, I have been preparing for the separation of the family for some time, and tomorrow is the best time."
Even tomorrow, there is no need for the second branch to mention it, Old Man Cen will definitely kick out the entire second branch family!
However, Cen Yan did not intend to tell Cen Dahai about what Yu Banxian had said, that over the years, Gao had been using him to fabricate the story that the second branch was a jinx, causing Old Lady Cen and Old Man Cen to dislike the second branch.
She was afraid that her father would become soft-hearted because of this.
This is absolutely not possible.
She didn't want to plan for so long, only to have everything fall apart because of her father's softness!
Just don’t let him know!
This way there won’t be any thoughts!
"Since you have made up your mind, let's do it tomorrow. I'll be the one to bring it up," said Cen Dahai.
"No." Cen Yan said immediately, "Dad, if you bring up the idea of dividing the family, you'll be labeled as an unfilial person. Tomorrow, none of us need to bring up anything, and the opportunity will come to us."
"Are you so sure?" Seeing his daughter so confident, Cen Dahai couldn't help but doubt, "Xiaoyan, tell me the truth, did you do anything?"
"Dad, I can guarantee that I haven't done anything that I shouldn't have done." She did everything she should do to divide the family business!
Cen Yan said solemnly, "But I can also tell you the truth, it was Ji Yunzhan who helped."
"What help did he provide?" Cen Dahai asked.
"Dad, I can't tell you now." Cen Yan shook his head. "You'll know tomorrow. If I tell you now, it will be disadvantageous for the division of the family tomorrow."
"You..." Cen Dahai wanted to ask more.
"Brother Dahai, why are you asking so many questions? Do you not trust Xiaoyan, or do you think she will harm you?" At this time, Li spoke somewhat unhappily. She was unhappy that Cen Yan was repeatedly questioned by Cen Dahai in such a distrustful tone.
"No, that's not what I meant. I'm wondering why Ji Yunzhan would help you again and again? Xiaoyan, he wouldn't have any plans against you, right?" Cen Dahai explained hurriedly.
"...Dad! What nonsense are you talking about? There is nothing innocent between me and Brother Ji, just like brother and sister! If you spread such words out, he and I will never be able to clear ourselves even if we jump into the Yellow River!" Cen Yan's face turned red and she stomped her feet in embarrassment.
Cen Dahai knew that his words were inappropriate and did not dare to say anything more.
Instead, Mrs. Li stared at Cen Yan's blushing face and smiled thoughtfully.
But she said nothing.
After the heat on her face subsided a little, Cen Yan thought about it and decided to tell everyone in advance about the decision she had made earlier.
"Dad, Mom, I have another matter concerning Brother Ji that I want to discuss with you." Cen Yan said.
"What's up?"
This Ji Yunzhan again?
Cen Dahai couldn't help but feel a little alert.
Isn't this person's influence on my daughter a little too heavy?
"I found a lot of books in Brother Ji's residence in the Forbidden Forest before. During the years he lived in the Forbidden Forest, he relied on reading to get through the most difficult times. Brother Ji's adoptive father was also knowledgeable and taught him to read since he was a child. If his adoptive father had not allowed it, he would have definitely embarked on the path of imperial examinations. Brother Ji has a good foundation and a smart mind... So, Dad, Mom, I think our family should support Brother Ji in his studies and examinations." Cen Yan organized his words and said.
"no."
Upon hearing this, Cen Dahai refused without a second thought, "After we split up, I'm afraid your grandfather won't give you a penny. Even if the house has been built, after all, all the money you earned has been spent... You still have a younger brother, and your mother doesn't know whether the baby in her belly is a boy or a girl. This all costs money! Where are we going to support him to study? Do you think you can talk about this? Do you know how much money it takes to support a scholar? Look, your eldest aunt's family still doesn't understand?"
"Dad, I've considered everything you said." Cen Yan was not surprised that his father disagreed.
Cen Dahai's warmth and tolerance seem to be directed only towards his own family.
He can still distinguish clearly between outsiders.
Ji Yunzhan was obviously such an outsider that he would not show mercy to.
"I want to support Brother Ji's studies. Besides being sure that I can make money continuously and have the foundation to support him, there are two other very important points," said Cen Yan.
"You say." Cen Dahai looked at her with a serious expression.
"First, Brother Ji saved my life. I am doing this to repay the favor."
Cen Yan stretched out a finger.
Then he held up another finger and said, "The second one is for investment."
"Investment?" Cen Dahai felt very unfamiliar and confused about this word that he had never heard of before.
"That's right. Invest the money in him and wait for the report in the future. Dad and Mom, think about it, what if Brother Ji passes the imperial examination and becomes the top scorer? Or even just a juren?" Cen Yan said, looking at the two of them.
"Do you think you can get into high school just by saying you want to study?" Upon hearing this, Cen Dahai looked at her sarcastically, "Look at how many years your grandfather took exams. In the end, he is just an old scholar? He is farming at home!"
"Dad, how can you compare Brother Ji with Grandpa?" Cen Yan was a little unhappy, "Grandpa can't be compared with Brother Ji at all! You don't know how smart Brother Ji is when it comes to studying!"
Cen Dahai was vomiting blood!
This girl!
He thought she was going to say that Old Man Cen was old, had read books for decades and was very knowledgeable.
Ji Yunzhan had only studied for more than ten years, so naturally he could not compare with Old Man Cen.
But who would have known that, in this girl's heart, Old Man Cen was no match for Ji Yunzhan!
Does she value Ji Yunzhan so much?
You have to know that Old Man Cen is an old scholar who is famous among his neighbors!
How many scholars can be compared with him!
However, Cen Dahai didn't dare to say these words.
This is to prevent his daughter from thinking that he is siding with Old Man Cen and is reluctant to leave the Cen family.
Actually, it’s not.
He is just being realistic!
"Xiaoyan, are you really so sure?" At this time, Li suddenly spoke again.
"Of course!" Cen Yan was very resolute and confident. "I never say anything I'm not sure of!"
"Brother Dahai, since Xiaoyan said so, just listen to her." Li immediately said to Cen Dahai, without any intention of negotiating.
"How could you, how could you mess around with a child?" Cen Dahai wanted to vomit blood again.
So, both the mother and daughter are disloyal?
What’s so good about Ji Yunzhan?
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