Taking a deep breath, Old Lady Xin suppressed her annoyance and said, "Let's split up the family."
These three words are particularly calming.
The few people who were used to their mother's loud voice were a little confused: "Mom!"
Old Lady Xin raised her hand to stop them from speaking:
"No need to say more. Old man, bring our account book over here so these kids can hear how much they've earned and spent over the years, so they don't think I, as a mother, am taking their money to support my daughters!"
When she said this, there was no change in Old Lady Xin's expression.
The brothers' hearts sank: "Mom, we don't have it!"
"Yes, mother, we all know..."
"No need to say more." Old Mrs. Xin interrupted them again.
She held her daughter's hand, looked at her sons, and then at her daughters-in-law:
"Over the years, I've asked your father to keep track of all the household expenses, as well as the individual expenses of each of your families. I'll refund you when the time comes, and make up for any shortfalls.
"We'll divide it up after Lao Wu gets married. As for the money your father and I have, forget it.
"You all know that I, as a mother, am partial. Apart from Guoya's dowry and Laowu's betrothal gift, the rest of this money will be used for our retirement and funeral expenses.
"Your father and I are still young, so we don't need your filial piety now. When your father and I are old, we can show filial piety according to the village standards."
In just a few words, Old Lady Xin made a rough arrangement for the division of the family property.
"As for the rest of the house, if you can divide it up, divide it into six parts. If you can't divide it up, we'll figure it out later. Okay, let's eat."
It was obvious that she had planned this in advance.
The Xin brothers were not stupid people, and they immediately figured this out:
"Mom, let's not split up the family! Let's not split up the family, okay? It's us brothers who did something wrong and made Mom sad. Mom, without you at the helm, we..."
When they were young, each of them was sent to a private school by their parents.
It's just that they are not good at studying.
This is why he still works as a farmer at home.
The brothers have always been very grateful to their parents.
They understand that their parents are partial.
What’s more, my little sister is so small and cute, they like her very much too!
Old Mrs. Xin didn't say anything.
He only picked up a piece of food with chopsticks for his daughter:
"Guoya, eat quickly. Aren't you already hungry?"
Xin Guoguo was not affected by this atmosphere.
She immediately put on a bright smile and picked up some food for her mother: "Okay! Mom, eat too."
The mother and daughter ate their meal lovingly.
But the brothers just stared at him, motionless, their eyes full of grievance and sadness.
Seeing that the men didn't move, the women didn't move either.
The children were frightened by the atmosphere, and they all shrank their heads, not daring to make a sound.
Although grandma often scolds people on weekdays, they are not afraid at all.
But today, although grandma looked in a good mood, they felt scared.
Old Man Xin came out after a while.
Holding a stack of notebooks in his hand: "Boss, get a stool."
He squatted beside his wife.
Brother Xin hurriedly brought a stool and asked his father to put down the pile of books.
Old Lady Xin didn't even raise her head and ordered her husband: "Read it to them."
During the meal break, he pointed at the account book with his chopsticks.
"This account book starts with the eldest brother's wedding. I've kept all the money before that, so there's no need to show it to you. The money spent back then is what we, the old couple, should have divided. After that, as each of you got married, the accounts were divided among your families."
The brothers all had bitter expressions on their faces.
They knew in their hearts that their mother had wanted to divide the family property for a long time, but the fifth son and the youngest sister had not yet married, so it had been delayed.
If it weren't for my second brother and sister-in-law making a fuss today...
Several people lowered their heads and said nothing.
Old Man Xin took the top account book and began to read it.
The brothers actually have a rough idea in their minds.
A few years ago, there was some chaos out there, and after that the brothers never found a formal job again.
Only doing odd jobs occasionally.
The rest of the time, I am busy taking care of the little land at home.
But how much money can you make from farming?
How can it be enough to feed the whole family?
Especially the families of Xin Lao Da and Xin Lao Er.
They all have three children.
Xin Lao Er also married two wives.
Of the four families, except for Xin Lao Si who got married not long ago and did not spend much, the income of the other families was not enough to cover their expenses.
The more the brothers listened, the more embarrassed they felt.
They are so old, but they still have to rely on their parents for support. It's really shameful.
"Then they earned money for the family before they got married."
Xiao Yuanshi curled his lips.
After hearing about the monthly income and expenditure, she actually felt a little guilty.
But it only took a moment for her to have this thought.
Xin Guoguo looked at her in surprise.
I don't know whether to say she is smart or stupid.
"Oh! If that's the case, then I've raised them since they were little, so it's time to reconsider my calculations!"
Xiao Yuanshi was still a little dissatisfied: "They are your sons! Which family is like you, not giving money to sons but leaving it exclusively for daughters! Besides..."
"Are you thinking about the money your father and I have?"
Xiao Yuan was startled by the sudden look that Old Lady Xin gave her.
She shrank her head, not daring to speak loudly, but still couldn't help muttering:
“That’s what it is.”
“Bang!”
Xin Laoer was originally a silent and taciturn person.
At this moment, he suddenly stood up and slapped Xiao Yuanshi.
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