Two days later, the Meng family officially split up.
The yard was filled with various farm tools and furniture. Except for the things in each room, almost everything had been moved out.
Fat Meng moved a few small stools swiftly.
The team leader Meng Feng and the prestigious elders of the Meng family also came to serve as witnesses.
Old Mrs. Meng spoke only after she saw that everyone was seated.
"I called my uncle and the captain here today to discuss our division. The children are grown up, and we can't all live in one room. So, I'm sorry to take up some of your time today."
"Let's get started without delay."
The old man glanced at everyone in the Meng family, and his eyes fell on Meng Qidi who was standing aside, "She... is Xiaoqi?"
Meng Daqiang nodded quickly, "Yes, Xiaoqi, you're going to get married next month. Xiaoqi, call me Grandpa."
Meng Qidi nodded gently to the old man, "Grandpa."
Master Meng had a smile on his face, "She looks blessed, Daqiang, don't mistreat this girl."
Meng Qidi was slightly stunned and looked at this prestigious old man in surprise, somewhat surprised that he actually noticed her.
The old man's words seemed to give Meng Daqiang a reassurance, and he looked at Meng Qidi with pride.
"Don't worry, sir. We will never let this girl down."
He felt that Xiaoqi was his god of wealth. He had been particularly prosperous since Xiaoqi's marriage. Fortunately, Yuzhen was going to marry someone else.
The old lady glanced at Meng Qidi, then looked at everyone, "Today's division of the family is also a big deal. The house is all here except for the things in your room. The captain of the clan uncle is also here today. As we said before, it will be divided into four parts. If you have any opinions, you can speak up now."
Meng Daqiang waved his hand, "Mom, I have no objection. You have the final say on these things. It's okay if we don't divide these things."
Sun Fang was so angry that her teeth itched. "Old Fourth, you are not afraid of what I said. We are not as lucky as you, with two good daughters."
"Thank you for the compliment, sister-in-law."
Meng Daqiang chuckled and glanced at Sun Fang's bulging belly.
"So, sister-in-law, no matter how useless a son is, whether he can be successful is another matter. Of course, mother gave birth to a capable son."
Sun Fang's hands were shaking with anger. "Your son is useless? Just wait and see who will take care of you in your old age!"
Meng Daqiang shrugged, "Don't worry, I've saved money for my retirement!"
He is not afraid because his Xiaoqi has a bright future.
"Alright, alright! Are you going to divide the family property or not?" Old Man Meng looked impatient.
Meng Jianguo quickly spoke up, "Mom, we have no objection, just divide it as you see fit."
Sun Fang pulled it angrily and Meng Jianguo glared at her.
Old Mrs. Meng simply ignored the couple's small movements and asked Meng Daqiang and Meng Jianzhang to come over and help and start dividing the things into four parts.
The old lady didn't favor anyone and divided the things fairly. If the portion wasn't well matched, she would give a better one next time.
Half an hour later, the farm tools and furniture in the yard were basically sorted out.
"Let's draw lots." The captain on the side said, "Whatever you draw is yours. Whoever cheats will have one share taken from him and given to my sister-in-law."
The captain's words successfully suppressed the Meng family's daughters-in-law.
Meng Daqiang, who was standing by, hurried to draw lots.
Since they had to draw lots, Sun Fang and the others couldn't protest and could only watch Meng Daqiang do it.
The old lady glanced at Meng Daqiang's actions and said, "We won't catch them. The last one is ours."
"Then I'll catch them later, and let the eldest and second brothers come first." Meng Daqiang smiled.
The two elders of the Meng family and the captain's uncle all looked at Meng Daqiang with satisfaction. Their daughter was going to get married, and Meng Daqiang had also grown up.
Meng Qidi twitched the corners of her mouth, thinking that her uncles must be very annoyed with him.
The lots were quickly drawn, and the Meng Jianguo brothers were ready to give way, but before they could open their mouths, Sun Fang and the other man rushed over and drew lots.
"Okay, stop picking. Haven't you heard of someone being so picky that he ended up with a piece of old bacon?"
Sun Fang took a deep breath and felt like hitting someone. She glared at Meng Daqiang angrily, then took out a lot, opened it quickly, looked at the number inside, and breathed a sigh of relief.
This is getting what you want.
Zhu Xiuhua grabbed one hesitantly, opened it slowly, and then his face fell...
Meng Daqiang ignored her and turned around with the lot in his hand, "Mom, you take one, and the last one is mine."
The old lady was pleased that her youngest son thought of her first, and said unhappily, "Wouldn't it be different if you took it first?"
"I'm so lucky, I'm afraid I'll get the good ones."
The younger son insisted, and Mrs. Meng had no choice but to pick up one of them.
It was agreed beforehand that whatever they caught would be theirs. With the captain and his two companions present, Sun Fang and the others didn't dare to say anything and could only stand quietly on their side of the things.
"Okay, now that the mess has been divided up, let's start dividing the rations. I've saved a little bit of the rations for everyone today. Starting tomorrow, each family will cook their own food, including firewood."
"Mom, are we all cooking together?" Sun Fang asked hurriedly. Wouldn't she have to fight for the stove if she was pregnant?
"You can choose to build a stove in the yard and put it there for now. When Daqiang's house is finished, we will move out."
Meng Jianguo quickly spoke up, "Mom, you and the fourth child? Didn't we agree that each family would provide for the elderly for one year?"
Old Lady Meng said, "We just want you to pay for our retirement in five years. The fourth brother has built a room for us next to his house. Don't worry, we won't live with you three brothers."
She didn't want to have to look at the eyes of her daughters-in-law in the future. The fourth brother paid for the construction of the corner, and they would have to pay for the subsequent bricks themselves.
Although the family business was divided, there was still some savings.
He glanced at a few people and said, "It just so happens that my uncle and the captain are here today. Let's talk about the work points. Do you two families want the house?"
Meng Jianguo and Meng Jianzhang nodded.
"Okay, then from now on, the work points of both your families will be put in the general ledger, and they will be recorded separately next year."
"Where are Daqiang and the others?" Meng Feng asked.
"Brother, our family also gives..."
Meng Daqiang paused. He couldn't make a decision for his daughter casually. What if he made her unhappy and his fortune was gone?
"Hey, we can just separate our families."
"Okay, since you have decided, I will do it this way. By the way, Daqiang, since Xiaoqi took the initiative to go to the reservoir to work, the work points she earns will be recorded with her to the Ling family in the future."
He had to take this opportunity to speak out, otherwise there would be trouble in the future.
Meng Daqiang waved his hand nonchalantly, "All right."
"What about mine?" Meng Yuzhen asked unwillingly.
Meng Daqiang got angry when he heard this. "You didn't go to work at the reservoir, so why do you want to take those work points with you? Can the Ling family compare with the Nie family in the county town?"
Only now did he realize why Yuzhen was so selfish. She wanted to take away such a small number of work points. The team leader asked her to take Xiaoqi's work points.
Meng Yuzhen's face turned red after being scolded by him, but she didn't dare to say anything.
"Okay, since you all have no objections, let's start distributing the food. There's only so much food in the house, and not much salt either, so we didn't share any. We distributed the sweet potatoes, potatoes, and corn kernels. You guys take it easy, it's still early for the autumn harvest."
"Mom, where are those bags of millet?" Sun Fang asked hurriedly. She had cooked before, so she certainly knew what was at home.
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