Grandma Qiao was clearly very happy, after all, it had been a long time since she had a proper conversation with her daughter.
Although she could go back a few times a year, it was still far away, and the old lady of the Lin family was not a kind person, so she didn't dare let her stay too long, for fear that she would be scolded when she went back.
Grandpa Qiao knew his wife's thoughts and therefore did not object.
He would never have agreed to the Lin family's conditions in the past, not because he disliked them, but because he didn't want to put his daughter in a difficult position.
But in such matters, it is the daughter and son-in-law who speak up, so it is never the daughter-in-law's place to speak up.
The elderly couple isn't so old that they can't move and need to be taken care of, yet they're already thinking of kicking them out?
Lin Jiujiu didn't particularly like her second aunt's domineering attitude, but she had no objection to her mother's desire to show filial piety to her maternal grandparents.
Even if they wanted to take her home to live with them in their old age, she wouldn't object.
But doing something voluntarily is one thing, being coerced is another.
Moreover, she felt that her maternal grandfather wouldn't be happy if these words came from her second aunt.
However, considering it was a joyous occasion for the Lin family, Old Master Qiao, though displeased, held back.
Little did he expect that his daughter-in-law would be so ungrateful, taking advantage of the fact that Lin's mother was easy to talk to.
“Little sister, how could you let our parents live in the side room? In my opinion, you and your brother-in-law should recognize the main room.”
After all, my parents are elders; it wouldn't be proper for them to live in the side room.
As he spoke, he glared at Lin's mother, scolding her as if he were reprimanding a disobedient junior.
Seeing this, Lin Jiujiu didn't rush to go in.
Feeling awkward, Hu's mother also stood outside the corridor.
Lin Xiaomei, that little firecracker, couldn't stand it and went up to confront him, but Lin Ze grabbed her and even covered her mouth.
He knew his second aunt better than his family; she had no other skills, but she was very good with her mouth.
If my younger sister really speaks up and gives me leverage, who knows what she might say later.
In this situation, it's best for the younger generation not to speak up.
He believed his mother would know what she was doing, and besides, there was also his maternal grandmother.
Sure enough, just as Lin's mother was feeling awkward and unsure of what to do, Old Mrs. Qiao spoke up.
"What's wrong, second brother's wife? Are you saying that your father and I are too old and you don't want to take care of us in our old age, so you want to push us to your younger sister's house?"
Grandma Qiao didn't speak harshly, but this simple sentence made Auntie's chattering mouth shut instantly.
The Qiao family values filial piety above all else. If she dared to utter a single extra word at this moment, Qiao Lao Er would dare to divorce her.
Before Qiao Lao Er could express his opinion, the old man spoke up.
“Since you despise us so much, then go back and divide the family property. Your mother and I will live with your eldest brother, and you can go your separate ways and live separately.”
Actually, the reason why the Qiao family hasn't split up yet isn't because the old man and woman want to control the family business.
The main reason is that they are biased towards the second son's family, thinking that since they are still alive, they want the eldest son's family to help them out.
After all, they are all their sons; they are all equally dear to them. The eldest son has four sons, all of whom are strong, healthy, and hardworking. Even if the family were to separate, it wouldn't matter much.
They may suffer for a maximum of two years, but as long as they work together towards a common goal, their lives will only get better and better.
But the second son's family was different; they had three daughters in a row and only one son.
It wasn't that the old man favored boys over girls; on the contrary, the eldest son's family had been having sons one after another, so the old lady was quite happy when the second son's family had a granddaughter.
However, the second son's wife was ambitious beyond measure. Even though they were just ordinary farmers, she insisted on marrying her daughter off to a higher social class.
Instead of learning proper needlework and cooking, she insisted on imitating city girls, putting on makeup and striking coquettish poses.
She often didn't let them eat their fill. It wasn't like their family was so poor they couldn't afford food, but she insisted on starving them because she was afraid they would get fat and look bad.
The old lady sometimes doesn't even know how her brain works.
They have no connections, and what wealthy family wouldn't choose a wife from someone of similar social standing? Why would they come to their village to pick one?
If they had a brother who was good at studying, it would be fine, but their family are just ordinary farmers.
What he couldn't understand the most was that those girls listened to her.
All she thinks about is marrying into a better family, she doesn't do any housework, and she always looks down on this and that. As a result, she's past the age of engagement, but no one has come to propose marriage.
Her son was also corrupted by her upbringing; instead of being as hardworking as his cousins, he learned to use a silver tongue to deceive people.
He even thought that his older sisters would marry into wealthy families and support him in the future, so he wouldn't have to worry about making a living for the rest of his life.
She and the old man tried everything they could to change her temper, but to no avail.
In fact, because I lectured them a few times, I even lost touch with them.
If it weren't for the fact that the second son was quite diligent and hardworking, they really wouldn't want to take care of them.
But they are all descendants of the Qiao family, so they can't be ignored. As a result, the eldest son's family has already started to have some opinions about them.
If this second son's wife continues to be so ungrateful, then we should separate the family when we go back this time.
They're old now, and it's time for them to enjoy their retirement. There are some things they shouldn't have to worry about anymore.
The second son is getting on in years, and his children are all grown up; he shouldn't be a burden on the eldest son's family.
Let's see if the second son's wife can face reality after the family splits up.
Old Master Qiao sighed inwardly, having already made up his mind.
When Aunt Qiao heard about the division of the family property, her eyes lit up at first, but she quickly shook her head.
"Father, I was wrong. We won't separate. You and Mother are both doing well. How can we separate?"
She knew better than anyone else that although her husband was capable, the reason the Qiao family was doing well was ultimately because the eldest son's family had five strong laborers.
If it were just his husband, his family would definitely not be as comfortable as they are now.
At that time, not only will her son and daughter have to work in the fields, but she won't be able to escape either.
Seeing her like this, Grandpa Qiao didn't say anything more. After all, today was his daughter's special day, and they could talk about it when they got back.
When Uncle Qiao heard his father say that the family should be divided, he was willing.
He knew in his heart that his family had been a burden on his elder brother for too long. If they had separated their family earlier, the two brothers could still have some affection for each other.
If all these circumstances are worn away, even if the family doesn't separate, they might still become enemies.
Of course, the one who most wanted a share was Qiao's eldest aunt.
No mother doesn't love her son dearly.
Her four sons are all grown up. The eldest and second eldest are married and have children, but the third and fourth sons are still waiting to be married.
There were only a few rooms in the house, and the second son's family insisted on saying that girls should be raised in luxury. Apart from the eldest son who had already married out, the second and third daughters each occupied a room.
His third and fourth sons, in order to make room for their two older brothers to get married, can now only squeeze into a makeshift room in the woodshed.
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