In the autumn, the branches are yellow and the fruits are ripe for harvest. However, at this time, the young people in their prime years utter the word "death".
He said it casually, as if it was a normal thing.
For Fang Chengyu, death is a very common thing, but that was in the past. Even when he had no hope in life, he never talked about death lightly. How could he talk about death now that he was in good health?
"As expected, when people have nothing, they want more." Fang Yuxiu said, "Back then, I could die at any time, and no one dared to talk about death. Now that you are alive and well, death has become your only thought."
If Fang Yuxiu wanted to make someone uncomfortable, she could throw a knife out of her mouth at any time. Fang Yunxiu pulled her sleeve.
"That's not what I meant," she said.
Fang Yuxiu looked at Fang Chengyu with a half-smile.
"What does that mean? We are not your wife or children. Why do you have to tell us what to do after your death?" she said.
The more he spoke, the more outrageous it became, and Fang Yunxiu began to cough.
Fang Chengyu smiled.
"Second sister, you are the one who is obsessed, not me." He said, "I have never minded talking about death. Everyone will die. But at that time, for your sake, I kept silent."
Fang Yuxiu nodded.
"You're right, we are the ones who are holding you back," she said.
Fang Yuxiu doesn't laugh when she's joking, and doesn't get angry when she's saying angry things, so sometimes outsiders don't even know when they're being scolded. Although Fang Yunxiu's reaction is slow, she's very familiar with her sisters and could immediately tell that Fang Yuxiu was angry, very angry.
"What's wrong?" She held her back and looked at Fang Chengyu. "Just talk it out if you have anything to say. What's the point of talking about life and death? We are all brothers and sisters. Life and death are not the business of one person."
Fang Yuxiu looked at Fang Chengyu and stopped talking. Fang Jinxiu lowered her head and said nothing, but she didn't leave either.
"Don't worry, sisters. I'm not telling you about my final wishes." Fang Chengyu bowed to them. "It's my fault for scaring you."
"If this isn't about making arrangements for your final arrangements, what do you mean?" Fang Yunxiu asked.
"It's about negotiating conditions." Fang Chengyu said with a slight smile, "Second sister, you also said that you are not your wife and children, but my sisters. Brothers should settle accounts clearly, so we should also speak upfront."
Fang Yunxiu glanced at Fang Yuxiu.
"Are you serious?" she asked Fang Chengyu again.
"Of course it's true." Fang Chengyu said with a smile, "Although the division of the family property was fake at first, now I want to make it real. Let's divide Deshengchang among the four of us."
What a difference.
Fang Yunxiu looked surprised.
"If you say we need a share, then we'll take it," Fang Yuxiu said.
"If you don't want it, then you can get married." Fang Chengyu said, "You can give up the bank business."
Fang Yunxiu's face was slightly stiff, Fang Yuxiu's expression was calm, and Fang Jinxiu raised her head.
"Are you going to kick us out of the house just like that?" Fang Yuxiu said.
"Don't worry, sister. I will give you the dowry and I will make you satisfied." Fang Chengyu said with a smile.
"I want the ticket number." Fang Jinxiu said suddenly.
Fang Yunxiu looked at her, and Fang Yuxiu also glanced at her.
"Why are you joining in the fun?" she said, "Isn't your last name Fang?"
"Whether my last name is Fang or not is not up to you to decide," Fang Jinxiu said, "It was God who said it. It was destined by heaven. Since it was destined by heaven, I have to take what is destined to be taken."
Fang Chengyu nodded.
"Okay, I'll give you one, just a little less," he said.
"Are the conditions the same?" Fang Jinxiu asked.
Fang Chengyu smiled and nodded.
"What kind of conditions are these?" Fang Yuxiu said in a neutral tone, "She gave the bank to us, but we still have to listen to her. So is it for us or for her? What are we doing? Are we working for her for nothing?"
"This condition is a bit harsh, but I think it is still a good deal for you who can get the ticket numbers." Fang Chengyu said, his expression was neither salty nor indifferent, and even a little indifferent.
The Fang sisters were not unfamiliar with this kind of expression. They had been doing business for many years. When doing business, especially when dividing profits with others, they would have this kind of expression and words.
Now they are no longer siblings, but are discussing business.
Fang Yunxiu couldn't help but look to the side. The sky was already bright, and the sky was clear, blue, and far away. People were coming and going on the wide road, and the big trees on the roadside were lush with yellow leaves, as warm and brilliant as fire.
The guards of the yard were waiting on the side, chatting and laughing, while the horse lowered its head to eat grass, wagging its tail leisurely.
In the court of Su Mu, the noisy division of the property was just a show, but now under the bright autumn light and in the joyful atmosphere, they started to fight with real knives and guns over the property.
Fang Yunxiu lowered her eyes and listened to Fang Chengyu's voice continuing to come.
"Although you, second sister, have told people how hard you have worked to run your business and how you have spent your best years on it, it sounds unfair and worthy of sympathy, but isn't this what you should do?" He said with a slight smile, "Your flesh and blood were given by the Fang family, your food and drink, and even the opportunity to do this business were given by the Fang family. As children, this is only natural for you."
Fang Yuxiu said "Oh".
"So?" she said.
"So you were not supposed to share this property." Fang Chengyu said, "Of course, besides the fact that you were supposed to do the work, more importantly, you are women and I am a man."
He reached out and patted his chest.
"Based on this one thing, everything is destined by God, and it's all mine. Even if the sky breaks down, it's still mine, and you can't take a penny from me."
Fang Yunxiu sighed lightly.
"You don't have to say it so harshly. We didn't mean to..." she said.
Fang Yuxiu raised her hand to stop her.
"So if we want to share it, we have to agree to your conditions," she said.
Fang Chengyu nodded.
"If we don't want to separate, you will kick us out of the house." Fang Yuxiu asked.
Fang Chengyu nodded with a smile.
"Then we won't separate. You'll marry us off. It seems like you're not planning on finding a good family?" Fang Yuxiu asked.
Fang Chengyu nodded.
"Of course I just looked for her randomly. I told you to kick her out of the house. Besides, she's already married, so it's not worth the trouble." He said seriously.
They are truly siblings. Fang Yunxiu looked at Fang Chengyu and thought of what Fang Yuxiu said when she asked Old Madam Fang for the family property that day.
How cruel.
She couldn't help but hold her chest, feeling cold and shivering, and looked at Fang Chengyu.
Is he really telling the truth? If he had to choose, would he really do it?
Fortunately, Fang Yuxiu did not faint like Old Lady Fang.
"If we divide the money, we have to agree to work for this man for free," she said. "We will suffer a loss no matter how we choose."
Fang Chengyu continued to nod.
"Yes, that's how life is. You either suffer a small loss or a big loss." He said, "Fortunately, we are siblings. I give you sisters the opportunity to choose whether to suffer a big loss or a small loss."
Looking at the young man's clear eyes and bright face, Fang Yuxiu pursed her lips.
"I wonder if Miss Jun can see how perverted you are?" she said.