Chapter 96 Let’s Divide the Property

When Jiang Xianli and Xie Jingcheng returned to their residence, it was already dark.

Dinner was already on the table. Xie Jingcheng said he had no appetite and went back to his room.

Jiang Xianli just ate a little, took a shower, and turned on the TV, but watched it absent-mindedly.

Wearing her coat, she stood on the terrace and saw Xie Jingcheng sitting on the steps at the door smoking.

One after another.

She didn't want to meddle in her husband's family's affairs. After all, their son was there, and it would be difficult for her to do whatever her daughter-in-law said.

But she was used to Xie Jingcheng's cynicism and high spirits. This was the first time she saw him so quiet and gloomy, and she felt a little uncomfortable.

Finally she went downstairs and walked up to Xie Jingcheng. She didn't say anything, but just sat quietly next to him.

Xie Jingcheng put out his cigarette and tugged at her clothes.

"It's so cold, why did you come out?"

"I'm bored in the room, let's go out and get some fresh air."

Xie Jingcheng looked at the red plum blossoms in full bloom not far away, smiled bitterly, and said bitterly: "I know you are here to accompany me, I am fine. But if I say that I don't care at all, that would be a lie. I always thought that my family was particularly happy.

Parents are loving, brothers are friendly and respectful, life is prosperous and the family is prosperous.

Haha... I didn't expect it to be so prosperous, so prosperous that my dad now has a home outside.

It's been twenty years. He has been a beast in human form for twenty years, and none of us noticed.

In fact, there are countless people like him in the upper class. While I am angry, I feel more sorry for my mother.

She has been a decent, open-minded and respectable person all her life, and her husband has been cheating on her for twenty years. This is like tearing out her heart. How painful it must be for her. "

Jiang Xianli knew that no matter what words of comfort she used at this moment, they would be in vain and powerless.

She just put her arms around his arms and rested her head gently on his shoulder.

The two of them leaning on each other might warm his lonely and cold heart a little.

…

It was around nine o'clock in the evening when Mr. Xie came back.

Mrs. Xie was sitting in the living room, her face pale and looking very sad.

Patriarch Xie felt a little guilty.

"Shuhua, why are you still awake?"

Mrs. Xie glanced at him and wanted to slap him twice.

In order to prevent him from seeing the hatred in her eyes, she immediately lowered her head.

"I've been feeling dizzy and anxious lately. I went to see a Chinese doctor today. He said that I overworked in my early years and was in a very bad shape. I look fine now, but in fact, all my internal organs are in serious trouble. My blood circulation is blocked and I have heart disease. I never know, I might collapse and die one day."

As she spoke, she shed tears, "Xiang'an, tell me, I'm only over 50 years old, how come I'm going to die soon? Wuwuwu..."

Patriarch Xie quickly sat down next to her and comforted her, "Don't listen to those quack doctors. I'll take you to the hospital for a thorough checkup in a few days when I'm free."

Mrs. Xie shook her head. "It's no use. I have a friend whose daughter is a well-known internist abroad. She said that my problem is not only caused by overwork, but also by being idle at home all day and having nothing to do. I am suffering from depression. I should go out more and find something to do.

"I have lived for most of my life, and I have you, a son, and such a big family business. Even if I die, I will have no regrets, but I am worried about you. Your sons have all started their own families, and you are an old man all alone. How are you going to survive? Every time I think of this, my heart aches."

Patriarch Xie was moved and patted her on the shoulder, saying, "No, you think too much."

Mrs. Xie looked at her with tears in her eyes. "I'm worried that after I die, my four sons will fight each other for the family property and accuse you of being partial. No one will take care of you. Why don't we divide the property among them now? That way we can live in peace in our old age."

"What nonsense are you talking about? Sixty is considered old age now. I am in my prime. How can I divide the family property among my sons? After I divide it among them, what authority do I have in this family? Besides, the factory cannot do without me. Which of my sons can take on the responsibility?"

Mrs. Xie sighed, "Of course I know. I'm not stupid. How could I say that I would give the factory to my son so early? I'm talking about our Xie family manor. If there were four house deeds, it would be fine. I could give them one each in the future, and there would be no dispute. But this is just one house deed. Rather than letting them fight over it in the future and cause discord among the brothers, why not divide it into four deeds and give them to them first."

She could transfer the bank deposits and gold bars directly, but the Xie Family Manor was in Xie Xiangan's name, so she had to give all these houses to her son first.

Patriarch Xie thought about it for a moment and felt that what she said made sense. He said, "But the second son and his wife want to get a divorce. How can I feel comfortable giving it to him?"

"It doesn't matter. I'll keep his share in trust for now and transfer it to him after he divorces He Xinran."

"That's fine."

Mrs. Xie added, "I am so bored at home that I am going crazy. I want to go to work at the factory starting tomorrow."

"That won't do." Patriarch Xie rejected it outright. Realizing that his tone was too harsh, he said softly, "You are already feeling dizzy and nervous. You should stay at home and take good care of yourself. If you feel free, go travel, even abroad, and relax."

"I'm just worried about you and the factory. I just want to see that you are all well before I die..."

"Okay, stop talking." Patriarch Xie said impatiently, "Instead of being suspicious, I'll take you for a full-body checkup tomorrow. Don't worry, you'll be fine. Go to bed early."

He now has the final say in the factory. If Gao Shuhua were to go, his right to speak would be at least half taken away.

She's so old now, he doesn't want to suffer this anymore and absolutely cannot let her go to work again.

Mrs. Xie sniffed and said, "Okay, let's go later tomorrow. I'm scared."

"Okay, I'll listen to you."

Mrs. Xie said, "From today on, you should sleep in the next room. I am afraid that I may pass my illness on to you."

The richer you are, the more afraid you are of death. When Mr. Xie heard her say this, he immediately agreed.

"good."

…

At nine o'clock the next morning, Mr. Xie and Mrs. Xie came to the hospital.

We drew blood, did urine tests, took X-rays, and examined me from head to toe, from outside to inside.

Finally, the doctor took the brain film and said worriedly, "Mrs. Xie has a brain tumor."

Mrs. Xie's eyes widened in shock, "Am I going to die?"

Xie Xiangan was also stunned and asked, "Doctor, is this still treatable?"

There was obvious excitement in his voice.

The doctor shook his head. "Mrs. Xie's brain tumor is located on the aorta. It cannot be operated on and cannot be cured."

"Then...how long can she live?"

"Half a year at most."

"Okay, okay, thank you, doctor."

Mr. Xie was overjoyed in his heart, but he started crying while hugging Mrs. Xie.

"It's all my fault. I neglected you. I didn't even know you were so seriously ill. I'm the one who deserves death..."

Mrs. Xie reached out and stroked his back. "What will happen to you after I die? What will happen to the factory?... Xiang'an, I can't bear to leave you... wuwuwu... I can't bear to leave the factory that we built from scratch..."

She cried, but her eyes were clear and cold.

That's right, she is not sick at all. She arranged for the doctor to say so last night.

She had deliberately asked Xie Xiangan to bring her to see the doctor. She wanted him to hear with his own ears the doctor say that she would not live for many days, so as to minimize his vigilance.

As expected, Xie Xiangan quickly said, "You will come with me to the factory in a while. Don't worry, during your last days, the factory staff and I will be with you every moment."

Mrs. Xie nodded, "Okay, I am lucky to have you as my husband in this life."

"Wuwuwu...Having you as my wife is the blessing I have earned in my previous life."

The two of them hugged each other and cried bitterly, and they both cried their eyes out. They also agreed not to tell the children about this.