While the three Xia brothers were discussing how to recover the money, Xia Yuntao and Wang Shuyi were also whispering among themselves.
"Old man, Qiaoqiao is still waiting for us. When are we going over?" Wang Shuyi asked Xia Yuntao.
"Sigh!" Xia Yuntao couldn't help but sigh heavily again. "Those guys in our family might not be very bright when it comes to doing other things, but when it comes to scheming for the money in our hands, they're incredibly clever."
If I go out now, they'll probably get suspicious again. I won't go. Later, take a few dollars to Qiaoqiao and say you're going to pay for the eggs.
Wang Shuyi nodded, and couldn't help but sigh.
They had three sons and five grandsons, but in the end, they didn't have a single descendant they could trust or rely on.
Anyone in their situation would feel frustrated and upset.
When Wang Shuyi came out of the house with the money, Xia Ruisong and his three brothers, along with Xia's three daughters-in-law and grandchildren, were all studying the contract terms on the photo word by word in the main room, offering suggestions one after another.
Seeing Wang Shuyi about to leave, Qin Xiaoyun was the first to ask, "Mother, are you going out?"
"Okay." Wang Shuyi nodded. "I'll go pay for the eggs."
Xia Ruizhe was so focused on Xia Yuntao's 1 billion yuan that he didn't even notice Wang Shuyi buying eggs.
Now that the stimulus of the billion yuan is gone, he suddenly realized what was happening.
Didn't the elderly couple say they had no money left?
We usually eat brown rice, and we cook it into porridge, which is so thin that you can see your reflection in it.
How come you have money to buy eggs now?
Xia Ruizhe thought for a moment and then asked, "Mom, didn't you and Dad run out of money? How do you still have money to buy eggs?"
His tone clearly indicated that he suspected the elderly couple of hiding money.
Wang Shuyi immediately got angry, forgetting all about her usual dignified demeanor, and glared at him, "Third brother, what's wrong? Now, if your father and I collect scraps to sell and buy a few eggs, do we have to report to you first?"
Good! Good! Good! You still have the nerve to say you've come back to be filial to me and your father.
You've been back for so long, and we two old folks haven't even gotten a single grain of rice from you. We have to collect scraps to sell for a little money, and we still often have to ask you for handouts.
Now even we two old folks are in the wrong for eating a few eggs, is that it?
Although the elderly couple no longer control the family's finances, the authority they have accumulated over the years still remains.
Upon hearing Wang Shuyi's anger, Xia Ruisong immediately glared at Xia Ruizhe.
Xia Ruizhe, sensing the situation, quickly put on a wronged expression and said, "Mom, that's not what I meant, I just..."
Wang Shuyi was too lazy to listen to his nonsense, so she took the opportunity to say directly, "Since the third brother has brought this up, I'll also say the unpleasant things upfront."
I don't care why you came back, and I don't expect you to really come back to be filial to us, but when my husband and I came back, we had already separated the family property from you.
Even if you come back, you'll each live your own lives and eat your own food. We two old folks can't afford to support you anymore.
After Wang Shuyi finished speaking, she turned around and left.
After being reprimanded by Wang Shuyi, the Xia family temporarily stopped researching how to get the ten billion yuan back.
Instead, they first consider practical issues.
Xia Ruisong's eldest son, Xia Tingyu, spoke first, "Dad, let's not think about how to get that money back yet."
After we get that money back, we need to survive in the country first.
Xia Ruisong fell silent for a moment.
Nearly thirty people, young and old, returned this time, and food and lodging were all problems for them.
At this moment, Xia Ruibo's wife, Qi Zhiman, tugged at Xia Ruibo. Xia Ruibo knew what Qi Zhiman meant just by looking at her eyes.
The eldest and third wives are clearly at their wits' end, and under these circumstances, it is absolutely crucial not to reveal that they still have some money left over.
Otherwise, with so many people eyeing their food, the little money they have left will probably be drained in just a few days.
At this moment, Xia Ruisong asked Xia Ruizhe, "Third brother, you've been back for so long, how have you been making a living?"
Xia Ruizhe, looking embarrassed, told him about how he and Xia Zicheng were doing manual labor and odd jobs, and how Ning Ya was working as a factory worker in a clothing factory.
He didn't dare to say what Xia Jingtong was doing now.
Even with such a big incident at home, Xia Jingtong still hasn't returned.
Xia Ruisong frowned and fell silent again.
Meanwhile, Wang Shuyi had already found Yang Qiaoqiao.
"Grandma Xia." Yang Qiaoqiao knew Wang Shuyi had arrived and quickly went to greet her. "Are you and Grandpa Xia alright?"
"It's alright." Wang Shuyi snorted and said, "Qiaoqiao, don't worry. No matter how bad our unfilial descendants are, your Grandpa Xia and I still have some authority. They wouldn't dare to do anything to us."
"How's your divorce from Huo Beixiao going? How are An'an and Lele doing now?" Wang Shuyi didn't rush to bring up their own family matters, but instead asked Yang Qiaoqiao.
Yang Qiaoqiao told Wang Shuyi about her situation.
After learning that Yang Qiaoqiao and Huo Beixiao had signed a divorce agreement, Wang Shuyi said, "Qiaoqiao, don't just sign the agreement. You should get the divorce certificate as soon as possible."
Huo Beixiao used to seem like a good person, but after his trip to Hong Kong and getting involved with that Jiang Yiran you mentioned, he's become increasingly despicable.
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