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Chapter 809: Chapter 812 Discussing Splitting the Family Again
"Aunt Tan, if I were you, I’d have died of anger long ago. The ones with the ability and filial piety you take for granted, while those you dote on have hearts of wolves and lungs of dogs. You give them your heart, and they still doubt your sincerity."
Wei Clan looked at the old lady from the next door with a smile, feeling pity for her.
She had devoted her life to the Second Brother Tan, and yet not a single word of praise was returned.
Old Lady Zhou said with schadenfreude, "Having sons is like playing a game of losing horses, some folks just have bad luck and never draw a winning card, others just ruin whatever good they get even when they’ve got a winning hand."
The Tan Family exemplified the latter.
After all the trouble of raising a son of worth, they ended up severing ties.
If only they had treated Tan Zhenghong a little better back then, wouldn’t they be living the good life now?
The Tan Family had an Embroidery Room, a shop, and even bought a maid – luxuries unimaginable in other families!
Moreover, Fourth Brother Tan had a soft heart, and though his wife might be a bit fierce, she was essentially kind-hearted, and certainly wouldn’t act like Second Brother Tan’s family.
"Mom sure knows best!" Wei Clan gave the thumbs up.
Her own mother-in-law might not always be likeable, but all things considered, she was much better than the Tan Family’s.
At least she didn’t make a fuss and treated all her grandchildren equally.
Old Lady Zhou said proudly, "Of course, now go and call them over to take a break."
So no one gets too caught up watching the excitement and ends up with a cut hand.
And so, the Zhou Family members all stopped their work and came over to where Old Lady Zhou sat to enjoy the spectacle.
That’s right, ruckus suits them, bad people shouldn’t have good lives.
Otherwise, what chance would good people have in this world?
Wang Clan took a deep breath, "Today let’s make things clear, whatever was decided for the eldest, the Third Boss, and Fourth Boss back in the day, that’s how we’ll split it today!"
"Xiao Fu was raised by me, so I should still dote on him a bit. I’ll count him as a laborer too, and give you all three mu of paddy field and six mu of dry land."
"As for accommodation... you all can move to the eastern wing of the house. Two rooms should be enough for your whole family."
The remaining six mu were hers and Tan Yuancheng’s retirement land.
In due time, whichever child served them well would inherit it.
This way, in their old age when they fell ill, there’d be someone to serve them tea and water.
Little Wang Clan widened her eyes in disbelief, never expecting Wang Clan to propose splitting the family again.
Back when her brother first achieved his scholarly title, she dreamed daily of expelling the old couple, but the two stuck to her like plaster, impossible to shake off.
But now her family was in decline, and all she could hope for was that Tan Zhenghong would lead a good life.
And Tan Zhenghong made it very clear: he only acknowledged Wang Clan in the family; not even Tan Yuancheng could hope for any benefits.
If the family split now, she’d lose out on everything!
And to think they expected to fob her off with just nine mu of land and two thatched cottages – no way!
Second Brother Tan grew even more anxious, "Mom, what nonsense are you spouting? With the eldest gone and no son to carry on, I’ll be the eldest, and Xiao Fu will be the eldest grandson. It’s right for us to take care of you in your old age."
"Your words are so unreliable if I believed them, pigs might start climbing trees. This matter is not up for discussion!"
Wang Clan was resolute.
Because she knew Second Brother Tan and his wife were all talk; spineless when it came down to action.
If she believed them, she surely would not escape being kicked out of the house in the future.
And by then, if she couldn’t even crawl, whom could she turn to?
Little Wang Clan came back to her senses, "Mom, how could I be so heartless? You’re still my mother-in-law, still my aunt, how could I possibly treat you badly? Stop letting your imagination run wild."
