Chapter 267

Chapter 267

Everything in Old Qiao's household belongs to her and Dazhuang. If we really split up, even if I don't want to, I have to give something to Qiao Sanzhuang and his wife.

How can that be acceptable?

At this moment, Qiao Da's wife is a bit regretful. If only she had washed the dishes more often.

At least then Chen Xiaolian wouldn't have said such things about her.

Outside, Chen Guifang had just come back and was preparing to inquire about her daughter's situation when she encountered Qiao Da's wife talking. She stood awkwardly at the door, not wanting to go in at all.

Qiao Sanzhuang, with his sharp eyes, saw his mother-in-law coming and immediately questioned her, "Mom, is what my elder sister-in-law said true? Are you really planning to find another home for my wife?"

The old lady of the Qiao family shot a glare at her eldest daughter-in-law, this fool, why does she say everything?

If Sanzhuang takes it seriously and fears his wife might leave him, how will he agree to the division of the household?

Feeling guilty under her son-in-law's questioning, Chen Guifang, however, could never admit to being wrong. If she did, there would be no future relationship with her son-in-law. Thinking this, Chen Guifang stood firm, hands on her hips.

"Yes, I did say that. So what? Your family makes my daughter work like a slave. I've seen the donkeys in the production team eat better and live better than my daughter.

Why shouldn't I feel sorry for her?

If you're still a man, you should stop her from suffering so much!"

After discussing with her son, Chen Guifang had made up her mind to help her daughter divide the household first.

After the division, her son-in-law's salary would belong to Xiaolian.

Then, whatever she needed, it would just be a matter of a word.

For now, she had to soothe things a bit and win back her daughter's heart.

Chen Xiaolian was surprised that her mother would speak up for her like this, but she was indeed touched deep down.

Qiao Sanzhuang was truly panicked.

Without his wife, what would happen to his daughter? If his wife took their daughter away, wouldn't he be left with nothing again?

His elder brother, on the other hand, has a warm family life, making it easy for him to talk.

No way!

Thinking of that life, Qiao Sanzhuang immediately stood beside Chen Xiaolian, "Wife, I agree. Let's move out and make a good life for ourselves."

"Qiao Sanzhuang! Do you want me to die?" The old lady of the Qiao family didn't expect him to actually agree. What gives him the right?

If he moves out, won't his salary go to that little fox Chen Xiaolian?

The thought of losing an income source was more painful than death itself.

Pointing at her son's nose, the old lady scolded, "Ungrateful child, your father and I have lived on coarse food and thin gruel for years, just so you could become successful and get jobs.

Now that you've grown wings, you want to divide the household and leave us to fend for ourselves?"

"Mom, weren't you planning to have my elder brother take care of you? All these years, the benefits have gone to my elder brother. You said he would take care of you in the future, which is different from me.

My burden will be lighter in the future.

I've always given way to my elder brother. Isn't dividing the household a good thing now?

In the future, I'll give you five yuan every month for your support.

Let's divide the household. After all, we have enough rooms, and we can separate the courtyard."

After making his decision, Qiao Sanzhuang had already thought through how to divide the household.

The old lady of the Qiao family was so angry she felt her head was going to explode.

"You, you..."

"Bringing up the division now is also timely; we can have the office comrades do a notarization. Parents, at least give me three hundred yuan.

I've been working for thirteen years, and my salary has always been given to the family.

These past years, I haven't had any major expenses, and I don't want more.

I know you have it."

Qiao Sanzhuang usually kept quiet and didn't bother with anything, but he knew his salary well and understood his parents' temper.

Asking for too much, they would never give it, so it's better to ask for an amount everyone can accept.

With a share of the house and three hundred yuan, he and his wife could raise their daughter.

If they had another son, he would have hope for the rest of his life.

The amount Qiao Sanzhuang asked for truly stunned the old lady of the Qiao family.

Just this much?

Beside her, Qiao Da's wife was unhappy. Whatever amount should belong to them, as they would have to support the elderly in the future.

Moreover, if he didn't move out, he would have to contribute money to the family every year.

If he moved out, the family would have to give him money.

It seemed like a loss no matter how she looked at it.

Old Lady Qiao was also unsure what to do; her son was demanding a division of the family assets, and if they didn’t divide, it would be hard to stay united in the future.

The money is in their hands; what if they don’t give it back to her later?

Old Lady Qiao was conflicted, but Old Man Qiao spoke up: "We’ll do as you say. We’ll give you that room. From now on, you’ll manage your own affairs, and the money will be as you said."

As for the pots, pans, and utensils, we’ll give you your own set, and you’ll have to buy the rest yourselves.

Let’s settle it this way."

"Old man?" Old Lady Qiao was unwilling.

Old Man Qiao glared at her. What was she still fussing about? If not for her constant troublemaking, things wouldn’t have come to this. They were all family, yet could they really fall out over this?

Even after the division, he would still be their father.

Chen Xiaolian finally relaxed her tense nerves.

In this family, the one who truly had the final say was her father-in-law.

With his agreement, the matter was settled.

Chen Xiaolian held her child, tears streaming down her face.

It turned out… if she was willing to take this step forward, things could really change.

The subsequent matters were much easier to handle. Director Wang helped them with the legal division, and the Qiao family left.

Chen Guifang looked at her daughter and approached her: "Xiaolian, you and your husband asked for too little. You two are raising a child…"

"Mom, it’s fine. It’s almost half a year’s salary for my husband. With this money, our life will be much better."

Chen Xiaolian’s attitude softened a bit, thinking of how her mother-in-law had supported her just now.

Chen Guifang didn’t say anything more. Was that true? To ask for so little, how could that money be enough for her?

"Let’s go home, dear." Chen Xiaolian saw her husband standing by the door, lost in thought over the division document. She went up to him and spoke, then handed the child to him.

She thanked the people at the office profusely before leaving.

After finishing their family’s business, the office returned to its usual quiet.

Everyone went back to their own tasks.

Night fell.

They all returned home as usual.

Bai Xiuxiu immediately told Wang Qinghe, who had come to pick her up, about her good news.

Wang Qinghe was also delighted. Seeing her radiant face, he couldn’t help but smile: "Then let’s celebrate properly when we get home tonight."

"Okay."

While these two were enjoying each other’s company, Old Wang’s family was in their house in the village.

The whole family had just returned from the provincial capital.

Each member of the family was unusually quiet.

Wang Shoucheng sat at the dining table, looking at his sons, and spoke sternly: "Our family’s work is settled, but we’ve also made enemies.

Don’t expect any favors in the future. You must all be down-to-earth and make something of yourselves."