"Second brother, do you know what Mother was planning when she first came to me? Actually, Mother was thinking of you in the end, but you all didn't appreciate it."
Zhao Dayong was confused. "What do you mean?"
How could Mother possibly think of him? Forget it. Every time she's seen him over the years, she complains. She's always complaining about Sanzhuzi or him, constantly scolding him for being an unfilial son.
How could he be unfilial? If his sons treat him like this when he gets old, he'll be laughing in his grave.
Zhao Dashu admitted that he was a bit wicked; he just wanted to see his second brother regret his actions and wanted him to go back and beat his son.
"Mother originally planned to give you everything, except for the five taels of silver for Maihua, which would remain unchanged, and give Zhaodi an acre of land as a backup plan, saying that the Lin family was unreliable."
They said you and your second sister-in-law were blind and didn't find her a reliable husband; none of her in-laws were good enough. Everything else is yours, especially this little courtyard.
She said that you and your second sister-in-law had brought hardship upon yourselves yourselves, leaving you with a host of illnesses that make winters particularly difficult. Her house is warm and comfortable, so it would be suitable for you to live there.
Zhao Dayong stared blankly at Zhao Dashu, his eyes suddenly widening in disbelief.
"Third brother, are you kidding me?"
Zhao Dashu shrugged. "See? Sometimes people just don't want to hear the truth and keep deceiving themselves."
"If you don't believe me, that's fine, there's nothing I can do."
Zhao Dayong's hands were shaking so badly that it took him a long time to light his pipe.
Zhao Dashu looked at him without saying a word. His second brother used to not smoke; he didn't know when he had picked it up. His daughter said smoking tobacco was bad for his health, and none of the men in their family ever touched it.
Zhao Dashu subtly took a large step back, refusing to inhale secondhand smoke.
"Secondhand smoke," it was his daughter who explained it to him.
He cherishes his life very much. Ever since he learned about the dangers of smoking tobacco and secondhand smoke, he would take several steps back and try to stay away from anyone smoking in front of him.
"Third brother, can you tell me the truth? What are your mother's plans?"
He couldn't believe it; he couldn't believe his mother could say such heartwarming words.
Zhao Dayong's hands trembled, his voice trembled, and even the whites of his eyes turned red.
Was he moved? Or was he regretting it?
"Why would I lie to you? We had already reached an agreement, but who knew you would be so unexpected, bringing Sanzhuzi along for a feast right after we finished."
Not only did he eat and drink, but he also provoked his mother. After saying that, he spread his hands and looked at Zhao Lao Er with sympathy, "In the end, the cooked duck flew away, and his mother got angry, thinking that you deliberately annoyed her."
Even at the very end, she wasn't allowed to have a peaceful end, so how could she expect you to? Second brother, you're too confused. Actually, Mother is more clear-headed than Father. She knows the situation of the three of us brothers, and it's not that she doesn't care about you.
Zhao Dayong couldn't hold back his tears and hurriedly wiped them away. There were people all around him, and he couldn't cry in the yard.
But……
"Mother really said that?"
"You think I'd make this up? This courtyard isn't big, it's just the right size for you and your second sister-in-law, at least you won't suffer in the winter. It's just a pity..."
It's such a pity. To be honest, the second brother really needed the money and the house the most.
“Because you called Sanzhuzi, not only did you lose your money and house, but Zhaodi also lost her support.”
Yeah, I'm still as willful as ever. Whoever makes me unhappy, I'll make them even more unhappy. And I can take back what I've given away anytime, let alone what I haven't given away yet.
Zhao Dayong seemed to have all his strength drained away. He stared blankly at the ground, his back hunched, and suddenly covered his face, sobbing. His calloused and cracked hands trembled uncontrollably.
The third son's words were like a dull knife, repeatedly cutting into his heart. His mother's plans, his mother's good intentions…
It turned out that Mother intended to give him everything, just like Father had done to his eldest brother back then...
People around looked on curiously.
This time, Zhao Dashu was at a loss.
Oh no, I used too much force, my second brother is going crazy!
"Big Tree, you guys?"
"It's alright, it's alright. Second brother is just worried about Mother and he's feeling really bad. Everyone, just take care of yourselves."
Mother, if it weren't for what he just said, my second brother wouldn't be upset even if I closed my eyes.
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