We need to resolve this issue as soon as possible, otherwise, it's really disgusting to have to deal with this all of a sudden at such an old age.
When Shu Jianyang received Shu Yan's call, he was on his way back to the company, and he was feeling quite disgusted.
"What are they thinking? They called the police and accused me of murder. Don't they know who I am? Every time they come to the city, I treat them to good food and drink. I think I've been too good to them, and they still called the police and accused me of murder?" Clearly, Shu Jianyang was really angry. "You're unlucky to have parents like that."
"What can I do with parents like these? Third Brother, I came to you this time to discuss with you how to stop them from coming to me like this." Shu Yan wasn't afraid of them coming to find her, she just felt uncomfortable.
“As long as you have this money, they will keep eyeing you.” Shu Jianyang thought for a moment, “I can’t let them keep causing trouble like this. I’ll take this opportunity to go back to my hometown.”
"That would be perfect. They're just bored anyway; they could make money on their own with that kind of time." If her brothers were good, Shu Yan would definitely lend a hand, but these people were just hoping Shu Yan would give them a free ride, like raising them like parents. Shu Yan wouldn't even give them a single yuan, let alone help them.
Shu Jianyang rubbed his temples. "Don't worry, I'll definitely teach them a lesson when I get back this time, so they won't dare to cause any more trouble." He told the driver and then turned around and headed back to the countryside.
He drove himself, which was naturally faster than Shu Youfu and the others taking the bus. When he returned, Shu Youguo, who was enjoying the cool air in the courtyard, was a little puzzled.
"What brings you back today?"
Shu Jianyang's face turned ashen, and he kicked the broom next to him away.
Has Shu Youfu returned yet?
"What's wrong?" The old man came out from inside when he heard the noise. Although his grandson had a bit of a temper, he was very filial to his elders. What could have made him so angry this time?
"He didn't come back?" Shu Jianyang clenched his fist. "Did you know that my second aunt was sick and went to the hospital?"
"I haven't heard anything," the old lady said as she came out. "It's been a few days since I've seen them. I haven't been paying much attention. What have they done in the city that has caused you trouble?"
Even the ten fingers are not all the same length, and people are always biased. Unlike Lin Zixiang, who favored boys over girls, the old lady only favored her eldest son and youngest daughter. Whenever she had something good, she would think of those two children. Compared to them, Shu Youfu, the second son, was like someone who had been picked up off the street.
Often, the child least favored by their parents is the most filial, or rather, the one who most desires their parents' approval. Shu Youfu is the most filial among his siblings, so if you want to deal with him, just go after the old man and the old woman. As long as they speak up, Shu Youfu won't dare to cause any more trouble. If he stops causing trouble, Lin Zixiang won't dare to cause trouble either. And what about those three cousins? Shu Jianyang's lips curled up slightly.
"Not only that, my second uncle and aunt are very capable. Today they called the police saying I'm a murderer, that I was greedy and murdered Shu Yan and her two children. Several policemen came to my company and took me directly to the police station. I used to have a history of criminal activity, but I've never committed murder or arson. I'm doing business honestly and cleanly, and now my own uncle is reporting me for murder! If this gets out, how will I be able to continue doing business?" Shu Jianyang said angrily.
"Nonsense! Where is he?" the old man roared in fury.
As his most promising grandson, Shu Jianyang was likely to be the one to change the Shu family's fortunes in the future. However, he was almost ruined by Shu Youfu. How could the old man not be angry?
"How would I know? After the police investigated and confirmed my innocence, they let me go. I was planning to go back to the company, but the more I thought about it, the angrier I got. If he wants to find Shu Yan, he can go find her. What's the meaning of him constantly looking for me? Does he really think I took money from Shu Yan? Bullshit! I got to where I am today all by myself. That Ye Zhiqiang easily fooled them with just a few words. They'd rather believe outsiders than their own family." Shu Jianyang said furiously.
He deliberately shifted the blame to his own family, making it a matter between him and his second uncle. If he were to bring it up with Shu Yan, his grandparents and parents would definitely not pay any attention. Although it was disheartening, it was the truth.
The same thing happened to Shu Jianyang and Shu Yan, and the old man and woman had completely different attitudes.
"This can't be left like this! My son is such a good boy! And he's his own uncle, yet he called the police to arrest his own nephew. They're just after Shu Yan's money. If they want to find Shu Yan, they should go find her themselves. Why drag my son into this?" Shu Jianyang's mother returned from picking vegetables and overheard the last part of the conversation. She was furious.
People in the village used to say that the third son was a bad influence, but he was the most filial son. Every time he came back, he would bring her things, food and clothes, and he was more considerate than her own daughter. Besides, her son is now a big boss, and she can hold her head high when she goes out. Those who used to gossip now all fawn over her. Even because her son is successful, her husband can run for village chief and become the village chief's wife.
She didn't care how Shu Youfu's family treated Shu Yan, but if it involved her son and jeopardized his future, she would fight them to the death.
Shu Youguo shared the same thought. Compared to his son, his son was naturally closer. Besides, the two brothers' relationship was only so-so to begin with, and after the family split up, they were practically just ordinary relatives.
"This is his own uncle, and he actually called the police to arrest his nephew! Has he lost his mind?" Shu Youguo said angrily, frowning. "Dad, this time you have to really talk to Youfu. He shouldn't go to the city so often anymore. Every time he goes, he stays at Jianyang's place. Jianyang is so busy, and he still has to entertain his uncle. But a nephew isn't a son. Going there seven or eight times a year, what do you think..."
Shu Youguo and his wife had long had objections to this, but they hadn't said anything because of their kinship. In fact, there was another very important reason: they also felt that Shu Jianyang might have gotten the money for his business from Shu Yan.
"When he gets back, I'll definitely teach them a lesson," the old man said in a deep voice, taking a puff of his pipe.
As soon as Shu Youfu got home, he saw his parents and his older brother's family rushing over angrily. When they saw Shu Jianyang following behind, they were even more furious.
"You think you're so tough now? Go to the police station and report your own nephew as a murderer." The old man swung his cane and struck.
"Dad, listen to me, I..." Shu Youfu didn't dare to run, he only dared to raise his hand to block the old man's cane, "We are worried that something might happen to Shu Yan."
"You're worried something might happen, so you call the police saying your nephew killed your cousin? Have you lost your mind?" The old man slapped her twice more, panting as he said, "Do you think we can't see what you're thinking? All three of your sons are married and have built houses, yet you're still eyeing your divorced sister's money all day long. Have some shame, or the whole Shu family will be disgraced."
Many villagers came to watch the spectacle, and some, not wanting to miss out on the excitement, said, "Grandpa, Shu Yan has more than a little money. I heard from the old lady of the Ye family that she has over three million!"
"Yeah, so much money, how can a woman like her spend it all? She doesn't even know how to be filial to her parents, she's not filial at all."
"That's right. Shu Yan's three brothers have new houses, but they're still decorating them. They're so rich, yet they don't know how to contribute a little."
"Aunt Lan Hua speaks so well, but why don't you give money to your younger brother to get married? Your brother is almost forty. I heard last time there was someone looking at him, the bride price was eight hundred, and I heard he was still short three hundred. Why didn't you give it? Getting married is much more important than decorating a house." Shu Jianyang chuckled.
Aunt Lan Hua choked for a moment, then immediately replied, "I'm just a farmer, where would I get the money? If I had three million, I'd give you thirty thousand, let alone three hundred."
People nearby immediately chimed in.
"You may not have three million, but you definitely have three thousand. How come you can't come up with three hundred?" Shu Jianyang glanced at the people around him. "Don't be so eager to stir up trouble. You're all so kind. I'll talk to your families later and ask them to come and help you move your things. Why keep all your stuff at home if you're not going to help your brother?"
Everyone realized that Shu Jianyang was helping Shu Yan.
"That's not the same. We have elderly parents to care for and young children to raise."
"Shu Yan also has two children. Does she expect to settle down in a place where she knows no one? Does she expect her two children to go to school for free? Does she expect them to not eat or drink? No matter how much money she has, it's hers to do as she pleases. It's none of your business. Besides, most of the money for my second uncle's three new houses came from Shu Yan, right? I came back today not only because you called the police to arrest me, but also because Shu Yan has something to ask the village."
The villagers looked at each other, wondering what business Shu Yan had with them.
Shu Jianyang called the village party secretary and village director, and in front of everyone, he called Shu Yan.
"Hello, Secretary, this is Shu Yan." Shu Yan's voice came from the other end. She said slowly, "I've been too busy to come back, so I asked my third brother to help me make this trip. I'm here today to sign an agreement with my family about retirement. I've already told my third brother about the contents of the agreement, and he's already written it down. I'll have him sign it on my behalf later, and I'd appreciate it if you could witness it."
The village chief, standing to the side, was displeased. "For such a small matter, you only need to talk to one of them. Why did you have to call both of them?"
"Another issue is the village roads..."
Everyone immediately perked up their ears.
"Even though I'm married, I still bear the surname Shu. I know you and the village chief have always wanted to build a road connecting to other villages. I'm personally contributing 50,000 yuan, but I don't know if that's enough. If..."
“I’ll add more if it’s not enough,” Shu Jianyang said from the side. “I happen to be in the engineering business, so I have the professional machines and people, and I can also get the most affordable materials. Fifty thousand should be about right. I’ll add more if it’s not enough.”
Upon hearing this, the old Party Secretary was so excited that tears almost streamed down his face, the village chief was overjoyed, and so were the villagers nearby.
Their village is at the foot of the mountain, and it's three miles to the nearest village. The only way to get there is along a narrow path along the fields, which is very difficult to walk on when it rains. If a road were built, it would be much more convenient for the whole village.
Many of the sarcastic people who were just being sarcastic are now praising Shu Yan for being unfilial.
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