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Because Shen Zi'an did not care about all the decisions made by Shen Youfu, the division of the Shen family was hasty and seemed very unfair to outsiders, but it was very smooth. It was completed in just one hour. Even the division form was written and both parties put their fingerprints on it, which was considered a formal division.
The head of the village stood up and said goodbye, and the two cousins of the Shen family also stood up and said goodbye.
The two cousins of the Shen family looked at Shen Zian and wanted to say something, but in the end they didn't say anything. In front of Shen Youfu, they couldn't say that they had wronged him. And because of Su Zhi, they felt like something was suppressed in their hearts. After all, people these days care about the matter of lucky stars. Whether it's true or not, it's right to avoid it. So they didn't say anything to Shen Zian, but just sighed and left.
Shen Zi'an watched as all the outsiders left and all the family members stood in the yard. These people were originally his closest relatives, but over the years from childhood to adulthood, his feelings for them had gradually faded. After all, Shen Zhang was not his biological mother, and she had her own thoughts. His brothers and sisters also had their own plans. He always felt that there was a layer of separation between himself and them, like an outsider, and now, their relationship was even more distant.
"Dad, I can't be by your side anymore. You should take care of yourself." Shen Zian looked at Shen Youfu's gray hair and thought that although this father was not very good to him, he was leaving soon, so he still had to say something caring. Then he looked at Shen Zhangshi, "Mom, you should also take care of yourself."
Shen Zhang sighed, raised her hand to wipe the corners of her eyes, turned around and said, "Zi Fu and Zi Gui, help your fourth brother pack his things, don't let him get tired."
Shen Zifu and Shen Zigui nodded quickly in response. Even if their mother didn't say anything, they would still help. They had always had a good relationship with Shen Zian over the years. They felt bad to see him separated, especially Shen Zigui. He and Shen Zian had the best relationship among their brothers and sisters.
Shen Ziju said, "I'll help too. Third brother has a sore waist, but I have good hands and feet."
Shen Youfu looked at him and said, "You still have to study. Don't tire yourself out. Moving is rough work, you are not needed. Besides, these are all things stained with the bad luck of the lucky star, don't let them affect you."
Shen Zian frowned and said, "Dad, I can't stop everyone from saying that, but you are my dad and my wife is your daughter-in-law, you can't say that about her. Wouldn't that confirm what others said? This word has spread too widely, and it's not good for Zi Ju, please think about it!"
"Do I need you to scold me?!" Shen Youfu glared. Although he thought Shen Zian was right, he was still annoyed and swung his arms, "I think it's still early now, you should move today! Otherwise, if the weather is bad tomorrow, we will have to delay again. Now the house is a mess every day, it's good to have a few days of peace and quiet!"
Shen Zian glanced at Shen Youfu. He had long been numb to his father's actions, so he nodded, turned around and walked to the back.
Shen Zhu pursed her red lips and said, "Dad, don't be angry. If you are angry, we will not be happy. Fifth brother will not even be able to continue his studies. Fourth brother is still your son even if he is separated. He will be fine. One day, they will know that we are the best for them. When that happens, you will not be late to say that he is not late. Dad will definitely live a long life!"
Shen Zhang smiled and said, "Look at this girl's mouth, she is really good at talking. Master, Zhu'er is right. Although Zi'an is contradicting you now, he is still your son. When he comes to his senses, he will definitely be filial to you again. Don't be angry. If he gets sick, what will our family do?"
Shen Youfu felt relieved after hearing what his wife and daughter said. He thought that they still cared about him. That rebellious son Shen Zian would make him angry. He was already a headache for him, but he still insisted on having that unsuccessful wife. He really thought that his father did not die soon enough. It was right to separate him this time!
"Don't say good things for him. He is a rebellious son. Even if he was killed by that sweep... I won't feel bad! Zi Fu and Zi Gui, you guys should help him deliver the things and come back. Don't go to him anymore in the future. Be careful not to get tainted by bad luck. Zi Ju, you are not allowed to go. Study hard. Do you understand?"
Shen Ziju nodded in agreement.
A large group of people dispersed, and when they returned to their rooms, they were all full of worries. Some were happy, some were sad, some couldn't laugh out loud, and some didn't dare let others hear their sighs. Although it was just to let Shen Zian go, some people in the Shen family were uneasy. They all wondered what it would be like if they separated from the family in the future.
Shen Zhu looked at the tightly closed doors on both sides, smiled sarcastically, and went into Fifth Brother's room. Seeing Fifth Brother reading a book, she walked over, put a cup of sugar water in front of him, and said, "Fifth Brother, drink sugar water. Mother said sugar is the best for the brain."
"Thanks, sister. Did you drink it?"
Shen Ziju put the book down and asked her with a smile, like a caring brother. His smile was very gentle, and he didn't look like a country boy at all.
Shen Zhu felt proud when she saw her brother like this. She thought that this was her brother who came out of her mother's womb together with her. He was as outstanding as herself. He also cared about her so much. She was very happy.
"Mother left some for me. Brother, don't worry about me. Drink it quickly before it gets cold." Shen Zhu watched Shen Ziju drink the sugar water and asked, "Brother, what are you doing today? You are helping fourth brother move. Be careful not to get stained with bad luck. It will be ugly if your hands are rough. You will be an official in the future and you have to maintain your status. Dad is reluctant to let you work, so don't suffer for fourth brother. He didn't even buy me a bathtub. He is so stingy."
Shen Ziju smiled at his sister and said, "Zhu'er, I want to help him. Do you think Dad will agree?"
"Of course I won't agree. Didn't Dad object?" Shen Zhu said, then he widened his eyes and said, "Brother, did you say that on purpose?"
Shen Ziju nodded and said, "Zhu'er, you also know why Dad didn't divorce that woman immediately and go home? And why did he keep treating that woman?"
Shen Zhu was not stupid. She understood immediately. She did not divorce her sister-in-law immediately because of her reputation. She also treated her for her reputation. Although she mentioned divorcing her sister-in-law in private, she did not do so. Instead, she cut off the money for her treatment. All of this was for reputation, because the Shen family valued reputation. She had to have a good reputation when she married, and her fifth brother needed a good reputation for a good future. What the fifth brother did was also for his reputation.
Shen Zhang came in from outside and said to Shen Zhu, "Learn from your brother."
Shen Zhu smiled and nodded. She thought that with such a smart brain, there was nothing she couldn't learn. Isn't it just smiling and being nice to others, but secretly wielding a knife? She can do that too!
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