Chapter 82 Let's split up the family then!
She gave Zhong Chengfa a disdainful look: "It's just a pity that your older brother is shameless enough not to divorce his wife or marry into the family, and just stubbornly stays at home."
Zhong Chengfa wished he could shrink into a crack in the ground.
However, Zhong Chengren thought about it and realized that even if he got married, his mother wouldn't acknowledge his new daughter-in-law. His mother would only be angry for the time being. Once Meng Wanshu gave him a big, fat grandson, he didn't believe his mother would still disown him!
His son is definitely more capable than the eldest son.
As for where they live... his mother won't let them come back, so they'll just rent a place outside for the time being!
Thinking of this, Zhong Chengren immediately agreed: "Okay! As long as Mom agrees to my divorce, I'll agree to everything you say!"
Zhang Chunxue scoffed, "Oh ho, what a lovesick fool."
Zhong Chengren couldn't help but chuckle dryly.
However, Zhang Chunxue then said something that shocked Zhong Chengfa and Zhong Chengren.
"Since that's the case, let's be more straightforward."
"Let's split up!"
"What? Mom! Do you know what you're saying?" Zhong Chengfa even stood up, his face full of shock.
“Separating the family, don’t you understand?” Zhang Chunxue retorted.
Zhong Chengfa quickly interjected, "Mom! If you have a problem with the second son, don't drag us into it!"
"How can you just decide to split up the family property like that?"
Zhang Chunxue glanced at him: "Don't you want to separate the family and take charge of your own affairs?"
Her tone was seductive: "If we separate the family property, I won't care whether you and Li Hongjuan get a divorce or not."
Zhong Chengfa was immediately stunned.
It must be said that Zhang Chunxue's suggestion was also very tempting to him.
Zhang Chunxue continued, "Besides, once the family is divided, even if you bring them back, I won't care anymore."
Zhong Chengfa was completely speechless.
Zhang Chunxue then looked at Zhong Chengren: "Second brother, you don't have any objections, do you?"
Zhong Chengren opened his mouth, but couldn't find the words to say.
What opinions could he possibly have?
If they really separated, he could at least bring Meng Wanshu home. At worst, his mother wouldn't recognize her, but at least the two of them would have a place to live and wouldn't have to rent a place outside.
He nodded and said, "It seems that my brother has agreed. I have no choice but to agree as well."
Zhong Chengfa: "???"
What does this brat mean? He's talking like he's the one who's wronged.
Zhang Chunxue nodded: "Okay, I believe the third brother won't have any objections."
"I won't take your opinions into account."
Her gaze hardened: "As for dividing the family property, I will do so in a fair and just manner."
"We'll each have a share of the things in the house."
"Since the third son and Xiaoxiao are not married yet, they can get a larger share. You don't have any objections, right?"
The two nodded together.
Zhang Chunxue then looked at Zhong Chengren: "Then there's the issue of housing; it's still one room per person."
"After we distribute the land to you, you can each set aside a courtyard for yourselves."
"But you can skip the second brother."
Zhong Chengren was taken aback again.
What do you mean by "just let it go"?
Zhang Chunxue gave a warm smile: "That's right. As I just said, if you want to divorce Mingli, you have to compensate her."
"Your house is compensation given to her."
Zhong Chengren was completely dumbfounded!
In that case, wouldn't he still have to rent a place outside?
He immediately expressed his strong opposition: "That won't do! Why should she get my house? This is the Zhong family's house!"
"Then don't get a divorce!" Zhang Chunxue said expressionlessly. "Anyway, I don't care."
Zhong Chengren was immediately rendered speechless by the rebuttal.
Zhang Chunxue lowered her eyes again: "But since you're unwilling..."
Zhong Chengren's eyes lit up.
Zhang Chunxue's lips curled into a smile: "Then just pretend that the house wasn't allocated to Mingli, but to Yuanyuan..."
"Are you alright now?"
Zhong Chengren was practically scratching his head in frustration.
His mother is really getting closer and closer!
Zhang Chunxue laughed: "But since the house was given to Zhong Yuanyuan, do you still want some other compensation for Mingli?"
Zhong Chengren is feeling really choked up right now.
The house was given to Zhong Yuanyuan, not Zhou Mingli, so he still has to compensate Zhou Mingli in other ways.
"Mom..." He forced a smile, "How about... how about we just give it to Mingli as compensation? After all, what family would give their daughter a share of the house?"
"That's how we divide things in my family!" Zhang Chunxue slammed her hand on the table. "My daughter's not human!"
"Xiaoxiao will get a room!"
Zhong Chengfa and Zhong Chengren both knew that Zhong Xiaoxiao was now Zhang Chunxue's darling, so they dared not say anything and could only nod repeatedly.
"Yes, yes, yes! That's fine!"
Zhang Chunxue then snorted coldly: "So, you'll give Mingli another fifty yuan as compensation, okay?"
Zhong Chengren's face turned green again.
Fifty yuan, that's a lot! In their rural area, fifty yuan is enough to marry off another young, unmarried woman!
"Mom! Fifty yuan! If I give this to Zhou Mingli, how am I supposed to live?" Zhong Chengren complained repeatedly. "I still need to remarry!"
"Then don't get a divorce!" Zhang Chunxue gave him a disgusted look. "If you don't get a divorce, you don't have to give Mingli money, and you don't have to spend money to marry another wife. Everyone's happy!"
Zhong Chengren immediately fell silent.
Zhang Chunxue stared at the roaring flames in the stove, her mind filled with a myriad of thoughts.
How tragically she died in her past life! Now she finally has a reason to get rid of these three sons!
The fact that Zhong Chengren could buy Meng Wanshu a gold necklace shows that he has money, but the source of that money is definitely not legitimate, since this guy is just a country bumpkin and doesn't have a job.
Zhang Chunxue thought that since Zhou Mingli had divorced him and they had separated their households, if Zhong Chengren got into trouble, it wouldn't be their problem anymore.
However, Zhong Chengren never got into trouble in his past life... but that might not be the case in this life.
After all, Zhang Chunxue has already changed the future a lot.
Zhong Xiaoxiao returned carrying Zhong Yuanyuan on her back and holding Zhong Hongqing's hand.
Zhang Chunxue then came to her senses and immediately stood up.
"I was so focused on talking to you about the family division that I forgot to cook."
She looked at Zhong Xiaoxiao with a gentle smile on her face: "Xiaoxiao, are you hungry? Mom will cook right away."
Zhong Xiaoxiao was stunned by her mother's words.
"Dividing the family property? What kind of division? Who wants to divide the family property?"
“Our family is going to split up!” Zhang Chunxue said casually while washing rice. “Your second brother wants a divorce, your eldest brother doesn’t want a divorce, and your third brother is never home… Splitting up the family is just what they want!”
Zhong Xiaoxiao glanced at her taciturn eldest brother and her second brother, whose eyes were darting around, and her eyes instantly welled up with tears: "Mom, then... what about me?"
Zhang Chunxue looked at her with some surprise: "You? Of course you're with me!"
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