Liu Xiangdong stared at Liu Zhuzi and Ge Cuihua and asked, "Since I am your biological son, why was it that when we were little, the three of them always had dry porridge in their bowls, while I only had rice water?"
I always wear my dad's old cotton-padded jackets that he's discarded; my mom won't even alter them to make them a little smaller.
All three younger siblings had new clothes, shoes, and socks.
My mother had been worrying about my two younger brothers' marriages for a long time, and she gave them generous dowries.
Guihua and I have known each other since we were little. Mom, you know perfectly well that I like her, but you just won't help me propose marriage in order to save on the bride price.
Finally, to avoid putting me in a difficult position, Guihua offered to forgo the bride price, and we were finally able to get married. At that time, my second brother's family's eldest son, Dacheng, was one year old.
My second and third brothers' families can all live in spacious houses, while we are still living in an adobe house from more than ten years ago.
Haven't I contributed to the family? I'm clearly the one who does the most work and works the hardest, but you always turn a blind eye and show endless favoritism.
Mom, tell me honestly, haven't my husband and I earned the most for the family over the years?
"He's my only son! He finally made something of himself, can't you give us a way to survive?" Liu Xiangdong, a grown man, said these words with tears streaming down his face.
He wished he wasn't his biological son, so he wouldn't be so disappointed.
Lin Guihua silently shed tears. The hardships she had experienced following Liu Xiangdong over the years could not be explained in just a few words.
Liu Yihang also recalled his childhood. Even though they were grandchildren, he studied so hard and always got perfect scores on his exams, but his grandparents still preferred Dacheng and Dahai.
During Chinese New Year, all the other children received new clothes and red envelopes, but he didn't. He wore hand-me-downs that Da Cheng didn't want anymore.
He had heard people laugh at him many times for being a ragpicker.
A hint of embarrassment flashed across Liu Zhuzi's face, and he stood there helplessly.
Ge Cuihua shamelessly said, "You're the eldest in the family, shouldn't you give way to your younger siblings?"
I've raised you all this time, isn't it your duty to earn money for the family?
I should have thrown you into a piss and drowned you, you unfilial brat.
Liu Xiangdong knew that continuing the conversation would lead nowhere.
Ge Cuihua will always be a unreasonable and irrational female hooligan.
“Mom and Dad, since we’ve come this far, let’s just be frank. Guihua and I have decided to go to Tianzhou City with Hanghang. Before we leave, let’s separate the family! We can be separated separately if we want.” Liu Xiangdong was unusually assertive.
He knew that his son would get better and better in the future, and that this kind of family would only drag him down for the rest of his life, so it was better to cut the Gordian knot quickly.
Even if it leads to a bloody fight today, he still wants to divide the family property.
Lin Guihua looked at her husband in surprise.
She had mentioned wanting to separate the family many times before, but Liu Xiangdong hesitated and had many concerns. This time, however, he actually came to his senses.
What Liu Xiangdong said was exactly what Liu Yihang wanted to do.
I came back specifically to sort out these relationships.
So that they won't find it profitable and pester their family again later.
"Don't even think about it! As long as I'm alive, you can forget about dividing the family property." Upon hearing this, Ge Cuihua jumped up like a cat with its fur standing on end.
After the family splits up, who will do the farm work? Who will do the housework? Who will you vent your anger to when you're upset?
How could Ge Cuihua so easily let go of Liu Xiangdong, this hardworking and reliable money tree?
Moreover, Liu Yihang will soon be a college student, and there will be many places where he will be needed in the future.
"Who wants to split up the family property?" Liu Xiangbei and his wife Fang Fang heard the words "split up the family property" as soon as they arrived at the door.
The two were overjoyed. Separating the family property? That was wonderful! They wouldn't have to secretly make money anymore.
The couple came back today intending to bring their two sons to help out at the shop in town.
They're two grown men, capable of doing many things.
"Third son, you're finally back! Mom was so angry with them!" Ge Cuihua immediately went up to her youngest son and complained as soon as she saw him return.
"Mom, calm down. Who would dare to upset you? I'll teach him a lesson."
"Brother, no offense, but why did you make Mom angry again? Apologize to her now." Liu Xiangbei was best at soothing Ge Cuihua.
Her words made her feel very comfortable.
"System task issued: Slap Liu Xiangbei and his wife in the face."
Task Reward: Truth Symbol.
A system task notification sounded.
"Third Uncle, you're wrong. My dad doesn't have that ability; you're much more capable," Liu Yihang said meaningfully.
When Liu Xiangbei saw his nephew, who had changed so much and was now showing his sharp edge, he felt that his nephew knew something, and he was speechless for a moment.
Fang Fang immediately offered her husband help.
"Hanghang, I heard that university has already started, why aren't you studying yet?"
"Oh? You didn't fail the exam, did you? My nephew from my mother's side left for university in a neighboring city today. He got into a teachers' college!" Fang Fang teased Liu Yihang while showing off her nephew.
However, after she finished speaking, she did not receive any envious glances; instead, the expressions of everyone in the courtyard became strange and subtle.
Da Hai and Xiao Hai scratched their heads awkwardly.
Liu Yihang smiled slightly.
It seems their information network is a bit outdated.
That makes sense, since no one in the family would specifically inform them about it, after all, getting into university wasn't exactly good news for them.
“Wife, give Hanghang some face! How can he compare to Shusheng (Fang Fang’s nephew)?” Liu Xiangbei sarcastically echoed his wife.
“There’s really no comparison. They’re not on the same level. He’s not worthy,” Liu Yihang said with a smile.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Although Bai Ying disliked the eldest son's family, she was also not fond of the third son's family.
"Hahaha, Fang Fang, are you alright? It's terrible to be uneducated."
What's a teachers' college? Our Hanghang got into Tianzhou University! Do you know what Tianzhou University is? It's the best university in all of China!
Fang Fang laughed so hard she was practically sprawled out on her back. Having only completed junior high school, she considered herself a cultured person.
Liu Xiangbei and Fang Fang's faces flushed red and then turned pale.
They never expected that this usually quiet boy would be able to get into the best university in the country.
Am I dreaming? How embarrassing.
"The mission to slap Liu Xiangbei and his wife in the face has been completed, and the mission reward can be withdrawn at any time."
Liu Yihang glanced at it. The general function of this Truth Talisman is that if you plant this talisman on a person, they will answer any questions you ask and obey your every word.
Liu Zhuzi watched this farce, lost in thought.
Liu Xiangdong's gaze back then made him ashamed. He had genuinely loved this child back then, but later...
Fine, I'll help him one last time.
"Since the eldest brother wants to split up, then let's split up! Everyone's here today, so the second and third brothers can split up if they want. It'll all be settled at once."
"You're not allowed to separate the family! I don't agree! Liu Zhuzi, what nonsense are you spouting?" Ge Cuihua absolutely could not tolerate losing control of the family and the steady stream of income.
"Ge Cuihua, I said we're separating the family! If you keep making trouble, go back to your parents' home!" Liu Zhuzi shouted, startling everyone.
Including several grandsons.
I've never heard this grandpa speak with such a loud voice before.
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