"Mother, I've already recruited the workers and started the construction; there's no need for a supervisor." Fan Jin took a deep breath, his face displeased.
Passing on the family line? He never cared about such things.
He only cared about being good to his children while he was alive.
Besides, what does it matter to him whether Dazhu and Erzhu carry on the family line or not? That's something the eldest brother and sister-in-law should care about.
Mother Fan slapped her thigh and suddenly raised her voice: "Oh my, this is your dearest nephew. How can you, as his uncle, just stand by and do nothing?"
You have money to build a big house, but no money to give to your nephew?
You can't even spare thirty or fifty coins a day for your dear nephew, and you call yourself a scholar!
"All that reading have gone to waste! I'm telling you, you have to treat me today! You can't refuse!"
Fan Jin's hands, hanging at his sides, were clenched into fists. His usual gentle and refined demeanor was gone, replaced by a cold stare at his mother.
Mother Fan felt uneasy under the watchful eyes, but when she saw the dozens of helpers not far away, and thought of her eldest son and four strong grandsons behind her, she straightened her back.
So what? Even if he's unwilling, he has no choice but to agree to this today!
The money had to be paid.
Fan Qian and his four sons stood straight behind their mother, waiting to reap the benefits.
Shui Qing stepped forward, walked to Fan Jin's side, and patted his long, slender hand hanging by his side to comfort him: "Don't be impulsive, let me explain."
Hu's mother pulled her daughter aside and whispered, "You two are both juniors. How can juniors argue with elders? Even if you win the argument, you've still lost because your reputation is ruined."
Shui Qingcai doesn't care about reputation: as long as she has no morals, her mother-in-law can't morally blackmail her.
Besides, she had figured out Fan's mother's personality: selfish, mean-spirited, and bullying the weak while fearing the strong. If she didn't make a fuss, she could be bullied to death by Fan's mother, leaving not even a trace!
Hu's mother glanced at her daughter and son-in-law, then looked at Fan's mother, who was acting like an elder, and whispered to the two of them, "I'll go talk to them, you two cooperate."
Shuiqing didn't want her mother to get involved in her husband's family's mess, especially since her mother-in-law wasn't someone who would listen to reason!
Fan Jin had the same thought. Just as the two were about to reach out and grab Hu's mother, they saw Hu's mother walk towards Fan's mother with a bright and joyful expression on her face. She exclaimed, "Mother-in-law, you are absolutely right! This has really reminded me!"
Fan's mother had always disliked Hu's mother because she often encountered difficulties with her and never gained any advantage.
They didn't even get a verbal advantage.
Now that she's been praised so suddenly, she was initially delighted, but then suspicious: "What did I remind you of?"
Hu's mother warmly grasped Fan's mother's hand, as if they were old sisters who hadn't seen each other for many years, and said with exaggerated laughter, "Isn't my Wenhua all grown up now?"
Next year, I'll be looking for a good family to marry into in the surrounding villages, but I'm still worried about the money!
After hearing what you said today, I suddenly understand. You see, Fan Jin is the uncle of these children, but he is also Wen Hua's brother-in-law.
Besides, Wenhua only has one brother-in-law. If he can build such a big house, wouldn't he also contribute to Wenhua's wedding? If I don't agree, not only will word get out, but my daughter won't allow it!"
Upon hearing this, Fan's mother nearly fainted!
Why should I?
Why should his son pay for his brother-in-law's wedding?
"Why should my son's money be used to get your son a wife? You say your daughter can't allow it? Does she dare not allow it?" Mother Fan was displeased and rolled her eyes to the sky.
Mother Hu still smiled happily: "Isn't it only natural for an older sister to help her younger brother? Why don't you help your own brother?"
"Won't you help your brother after your granddaughter gets married? I heard you were thinking of selling two of your granddaughters to help Dazhu get married."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
