"Eldest brother, second brother, call your wives over here, I have something to tell you."
"Father, Mother, what's wrong? Why are you so serious?"
"Just let them go, they'll find out soon enough," Old Man Guo said.
"Understood, Father and Mother."
"You're here, eldest son's wife and second son's wife. We're all here today, so we've got something to discuss. Listen carefully," Aunt Guo said with a sigh.
“Your father and I are getting old. We want to separate the family while we are still sober. It’s not convenient for us to stay together all the time now that the children are all grown up.”
Just as the children were about to say something, Old Man Guo stopped them, intending to let his wife continue.
“They are all my children, but as you know, when Jianjun was separated, the conditions were not good, and there was nothing. Now it is much better than before.”
“But they are doing alright. I’m worried about your two families. Your father and I don’t want to live with you, so this time we’re building houses for each of your families.”
“Your father and I will live in this house. When we get old, the eldest son will take care of me, and this house will go to him. This house is settled, and no one should say anything.”
"The autumn harvest is over now. I'll start building houses for you in the next couple of days. Your father and I will be at ease if you live well."
Both brothers had their heads down. They couldn't help it; they didn't want to separate because they were thinking of their parents, but they had wives and children.
Now that the children are grown up, separating them is the best arrangement. It's also a bit sad. I didn't say anything, and the atmosphere at dinner was heavy.
Sister-in-law Guo and Sister-in-law Guo had wanted to separate for a long time, but they were still a little sad to hear the news. After being together for so many years, they were reluctant to part ways.
However, considering the long term, this is the best for their own family and their children. It's also a relief that the parents are reasonable and understanding; if the family bond fades, they will end up like the Qin family.
Jianjun and Tingting had also heard about this, but they didn't ask. The two of them had already separated from their families, and it would be inappropriate for them to get involved.
“Husband, it’s because our parents have come to their senses and separated our eldest and second brothers.”
"Honey, even the best of brothers will encounter problems if they live together for a long time. You and your brother are related by blood, but your wife isn't. That's normal."
“You can’t say it’s your wife’s fault. She’s doing this for her own family and for her children. Who can be so selfless?”
"Even I would consider my family and children; there's just no way around it."
"Honey, from what you're saying, it seems like Zhuzi and the others will be like this in the future. You don't know what it's like until you raise children. Sooner or later, the kids will all grow up."
"Honey, the children will grow up. We can't prevent them from becoming independent just because we can't bear to part with them. We need to learn to let go."
"We can't protect them forever. Sooner or later they'll have to face the storms on their own. All we can do is support them."
"Let them fly freely and be themselves. What is the point of all our hard work and struggle? Isn't it still to give them a good living environment?"
"You don't have to worry about material possessions; you can choose your own life."
Tingting wasn't that sad at first, but when Jianjun said that the child would grow up and become independent and leave, she shed tears. Now she feels reluctant to part with the child.
"Wife, please don't cry. The child is still very young, it's a long way off."
Even if the children go on to pursue their own lives, I'll still be there for you. I'll always be by your side.
"Actually, daughter-in-law, it's not so much that the children are reluctant to leave their parents, but that the parents are reluctant to leave their children. However, just because we are reluctant to leave them doesn't mean we shouldn't let our children choose their own path in life."
"I know, honey, I understand everything, but I just feel a little uncomfortable."
“I will stay with you. When the kids are older, we’ll go on a trip and explore the beautiful landscapes. Then no one will care about them. They won’t even be able to find us.”
Tingting was also amused, and her sadness was dispelled.
Jianjun comforted Tingting, but wasn't he also comforting himself? Only after becoming a parent did he understand this feeling.
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