"good."
Su Chengguo nodded with a smile. She had eaten a lot in the morning, so she wasn't actually hungry.
But it's already noon, and if I don't eat something, I'll be starving before evening.
Liu Xiaohua went to serve the noodles, and she smiled at Li Xue and Zhou Chunmei, saying, "Everyone's back now, so you two can eat now, right?"
Zhou Chunmei and Li Xue both nodded shyly.
Su Luo brought Su Tiantian over to see them.
Liu Xiaohua placed a plate of beef on the table: "Have some with this."
Liu Xiaohua grabbed a piece of beef and ate it herself, then fed Su Luo a piece. She said, "This braised beef tastes pretty good, it's dry and fragrant, and it keeps you full."
"Mom, please eat more. We ate quite a lot this morning. This is something we brought back especially for you."
Su Chengguo smiled and told his family that he knew bringing back this beef would be the right thing to do.
Su Dahai unzipped his underwear, took out the deposit slip, and handed it to Liu Xiaohua.
He said with a gentle smile, "This big fish, it's called a bluefin tuna, sold for 85,000. After paying the fish buyer Liu and the workers and drivers, I still have 2,000 left."
"With what we've earned recently, our family has a considerable sum of money. Everyone knows the figure. You should all think about whether we should build a house or buy a bigger fishing boat?"
Su Dahai's gaze swept over each family member, and his heart was filled with waves of excitement.
Whether it's buying a boat or building a house, these are huge events for a family.
This all indicates that the family is moving towards a better future.
Liu Xiaohua was taken aback at first, then she laughed.
Zhou Chunmei and Li Xue were both shocked, their mouths agape, before they burst into laughter.
Su Luo hugged Su Tiantian, also feeling happy for her family.
Su Dahai's gaze fell on Su Luo, and then he smiled and asked, "Luo, do you want to build a house or buy a boat?"
Su Luo was somewhat flustered. She never expected her father to ask her such a question, and she didn't know what to say for a moment.
Liu Xiaohua put her arms around Su Luo's shoulders and said with a smile, "Luo, tell your dad what you're thinking."
"Mom, I...I don't know..."
Su Luo's thoughts raced through her mind a thousand times, but she didn't know what to say.
Su Dahai smiled, looked at his two sons and two daughters-in-law, and said, "Since everyone is here, I'll be frank. All the family income will be divided into four parts. Your mother and I will take one part, and the other three of you siblings will each take one part. If anyone has any objections, you can say them now. They say that sons are no longer under their mothers' control once they grow up, so it's time for our family to divide up the assets."
“You all understand A-Luo’s situation. I don’t expect you, as her older brother and sister-in-law, to be tolerant and accepting of her, but we, as her parents, absolutely must accept her. If she can find a good family in the future, we will happily send her off on her marriage. If she can’t find one, your mother and I will continue to support her. This is not a matter of a day or two, but a long-term commitment. So let’s make these things clear at once, think rationally, and have a good talk as a family in three days.”
"Whether you separate the family or not, you and your spouse should think it over behind closed doors. In any case, it's all for the sake of living a better and more stable life."
Su Dahai's words were long and heartfelt.
Su Luo was still in her postpartum period when she brought her daughter home, so it wasn't appropriate for her to say these things.
Now that Su Luo has finished her postpartum confinement, these are things that need to be discussed at some point.
There was no perfect opportunity, but it just so happened that everyone was gathered together at this time, and these 80,000+ people represent a huge change, so let's start from here.
Su Luo looked at her father in disbelief. She was speechless, tears welling up in her eyes.
Liu Xiaohua patted her on the shoulder. Su Dahai didn't tell Liu Xiaohua this, but after being husband and wife for decades, Su Dahai's words touched her heart.
Su Chengguo and Su Chenggong both fell silent for a moment, with Su Chenggong being known for his introverted and composed demeanor.
Su Chengguo wanted to say something, but when she opened her mouth, she didn't know what to say. So she touched her hair and finally said, "Dad, this is a big deal. I'll discuss it with Chunmei later."
The couple didn't speak to each other, and he couldn't make a decision on his own.
Zhou Chunmei and Li Xue ate their noodles in silence.
"Dad, Xue and I need to discuss it before making a decision."
Su Chenggong looked at Su Dahai and said.
Su Dahai nodded: "No rush, think it over. Let's not touch this money now. We can take action after everyone has made up their minds. Have a good rest after dinner, and rest at home tomorrow."
It's understandable that the two sons need to carefully consider matters concerning the division of the family property and future development, and Su Dahai naturally understands this.
Everyone ate their noodles in peace. After they finished eating, they went to wash up, while Zhou Chunmei and Li Xue washed the dishes.
Liu Xiaohua wanted to tidy up, but Zhou Chunmei pushed her into the kitchen and told her to rest.
Liu Xiaohua then returned to the main house.
In the kitchen, Zhou Chunmei probed Li Xue's reaction: "Sister-in-law, what do you think of what Dad just said?"
Li Xue looked at Zhou Chunmei and asked, "Sister-in-law, what do you think of our family? What kind of person is Dad? What kind of person is Mom?"
Li Xue already knew the answer in her heart: she didn't want to separate from the family.
Zhou Chunmei was quick-witted and likable, but was she really the same as Li Xue? Li Xue wasn't sure, after all, everyone has their own thoughts.
“Our family is very good. I’m a quick talker, sometimes lazy, and greedy. You and Mom are very tolerant of me. Every time I go back to my parents’ home, Mom says I’m very lucky to have such a good family. Dad is the backbone of this family. He’s gentle, reasonable, and a good person.”
Zhou Chunmei answered earnestly, and looking back, she felt grateful.
She and Li Xue never argued. She was always quick to speak her mind, and even if she said something wrong, Li Xue wouldn't hold it against her. When she gave birth, Li Xue stayed by her side and told her not to be afraid.
Zhou Chunmei recalled these little things and felt a deep sense of gratitude.
The relationships between sisters-in-law, sisters-in-law, and mothers-in-law are all difficult to manage. Being able to get along with them smoothly is a blessing from a previous life.
“Sister-in-law, I don’t want to separate the family. In this family, you are all my family. Xue Guang and Xue Kuo have their own brothers, and I also have a good older sister and good parents. A Luo is not an unreasonable person. The child likes his younger sister very much, and so do I.”
Zhou Chunmei looked at Li Xue, her eyes revealing genuine emotion.
Once the family separates, it means they will gradually drift apart, and then they become relatives.
Touched, Li Xue smiled at Zhou Chunmei and said, "Then let's not separate the family. We don't quarrel or fight in our family, so there's no need to separate. I also like you and Mom and Dad very much."
Li Xue didn't want to separate the family either. She saw through Zhou Chunmei's intention when she deliberately pushed her mother-in-law away.
Now that the two of them have reached an understanding, things will be much easier to handle later, and the family won't split up.
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