Chapter 1397: Planning to Split the Family
Qu Xiaoli sighed, "Yes, that’s normal."
"If the eldest brother wasn’t at home, I would have arranged to split the family already, so we could each live our own little lives."
Qu Xiaoli had the same thought, "Actually, even with the eldest brother not at home, splitting the family is still possible. Just set the rule that whoever gets married splits off. This way, it avoids conflicts and allows everyone to live their own lives peacefully."
Li Yungui nodded too, their health was still quite good. Raising the youngest was no problem at all.
"Should we clarify this before Chaoyang leaves, and also talk about the house in the Capital?" Qu Xiaoli asked Li Yungui.
She was just going through life with everyone at home, and it was quite tiring. Only when Yun Qiang got married did the family split.
At that time, she had thought that when her own sons got married, she would definitely split the family early. This way, there would be no need to worry about unharmonious relations.
"Okay, Chaoyang is leaving in two days anyway. Let’s say it then. It’ll be easier to talk that way."
The couple discussed and decided to let them earn money for themselves, and after the youngest gets married and they both leave, the family will be split again.
"I’m just afraid Meng Lin won’t agree, since this is about the house."
"Hmm, let’s see about splitting the family tomorrow." Li Yungui thought his daughter-in-law wouldn’t be like this. The house was essentially a reward from Chaoyang’s mentor. Chaoyang, at the village, earned full points, and the money was in the hands of the couple.
The next day, Li Yungui didn’t go to the brewery and simply spoke after breakfast.
"Chaoyang’s house is basically a reward from his mentor. His work points converted into food and money all stayed at home.
So, your mom and I discussed. Now that your elder brother is married, the money is theirs. As for meals, your mom and I will take care of them.
The others will hand their earnings to us, and once married, it’ll be like your elder brother."
After speaking, Li Yungui looked at the children’s expressions, feeling relieved, as none showed any unusual reactions.
"Dad and Mom, I disagree. We are all one family, Manjiang and I never considered splitting."
"Meng Lin, we know you mean well. We aren’t really splitting; you’re just keeping the money you earn for yourselves, and you’ll raise your own kids.
We’ll only split the family after your dad and I pass away."
"Mom, how is this different from a split?"
"Of course, it’s different. In the future, there’ll be more expenses, and as the eldest, taking care of the family is normal. Meng Lin, don’t overthink it."
Wang Meng Lin took a deep breath, "Mom, I’m not jealous of Chaoyang’s house, I understand it’s his mentor’s gift. But I still disagree with splitting the family; if we do, it should be after Cheng Lin gets married, so you don’t have to support us."
Qu Xiaoli listened to her daughter-in-law and felt a deep sense of respect.
"We’ll discuss it when Manjiang returns. Even if we split the family, we’re still one family."
"Yeah, let’s wait for Manjiang to return to discuss."
It was simply a proposal for now. The two unmarried boys didn’t care much about it. They were okay with anything.
Everyone went off to their busy schedules as work was about to start, leaving just the mother and child at home.
"Meng Lin, I know you’re filial, but from my experience, I still think it’s better if you all live your own lives separately."
"Mom, if we split the family, you two should live with me," Wang Meng Lin said firmly.
"Okay, we’ll live with you." Qu Xiaoli thought that in the future, the eldest son’s wife would surely go to the army to find the eldest son, so how could they live together? But she understood her daughter-in-law’s good intentions. Her daughter-in-law was truly kind.
Chaoyang hurriedly went to find Jing Chu to accompany his wife to work.
The village women spoke without restraint, joking around with Chaoyang.
Jing Chu just kept her head down, knowing the jokes were meant well, so she wasn’t annoyed.
Chaoyang smiled, letting them joke around.
"Chaoyang, let your wife come with you. After all, it’s part of our village, and it doesn’t matter who goes."
"Thank you, Auntie. But Jing Chu is better off staying at home."
"Chaoyang, how’s it in the Capital?"
"It’s alright, but it’s particularly busy and quite tiring."
"I thought of letting my Da Liang go, but he refuses outright."
The son had asked Xiang Dong about it, who told him they couldn’t get out, being locked in the factory, always working. From Chaoyang’s description, it was similar. It’s better to let the child stay in the village. The brewery work is very tiring, but there are times to rest, and the family is often together. That’s enough.
"Auntie, the Capital is actually quite nice."
"Da Liang doesn’t want to go, let’s forget it. If he doesn’t want to, he can stay at home. The village is getting better, and they’ve even started giving out money. By the year-end, the split should be more."
Chaoyang nodded, understanding it was their decision. He was just offering a suggestion, but it’s up to them to decide.
The Capital is indeed exhausting, as workers are on shifts without free time, but the earnings are really substantial.
Despite the fatigue, everyone is willing to work, as the monthly wage reaches even eighty or ninety, which is quite an attraction for people to do the work despite the exhaustion.
"Chaoyang, where’s your mom?"
"My mom’s at home, she’s uneasy with just my sister-in-law there."
"What did you say at the hospital yesterday? Da Guo’s wife asked.
"My sister-in-law is indeed having twins," he didn’t mention they are both boys as they haven’t been born yet, to avoid any awkwardness.
"Hehe, Doctor Liu already said so. Your mom is just being cautious.
But being cautious is good. Twins are different from a single child. Manjiang’s wife is really industrious."
Everyone was talking about Wang Meng Lin’s twin pregnancy, which was a happy occasion, and there were no inappropriate remarks because of Qu Xiaoli’s good standing.
Time passed quickly, and Chaoyang would be leaving tomorrow. In the evening, everyone was at the Li Family for dinner.
Only now did Jing Chu feel a slight reluctance.
"Wife, will you come with me?"
Jing Chu steeled herself and shook her head, "No, I’ll visit you during the New Year."
Chaoyang wasn’t disappointed, either way was tiring, and there were skilled people there, fearing his wife’s appearance would attract attention, which would be troublesome. He’d wait until he had the ability, then could protect his wife.
"You promise, you must accompany me for the New Year, if not, have Red Army go with you."
Jing Chu gave Chaoyang a sideways glance, "I’m an adult, why do I need a child to protect me?"
"Wife, it’s not that. Red Army is also a boy, and with his build, people wouldn’t know he’s a child."