This is an anti-theft device. He, like all other little kids, yearns for motherly love.

  Tang Lanxi lowered her head and looked at Gu Dongdong, who was crying so hard she couldn't catch her breath. She squatted down, prying open Gu Dongdong's fingers one by one with her own. Her eyes shone with tears as she spoke in a firm tone, "Dongdong, I'm sorry..." Sending her younger daughter to the provincial city for school was just one aspect of it; she would be able to leave too - her biggest personal desire was that she didn't want to stay in the countryside anymore, didn't want to live a hard life.

  She had heard a lot of news about the returning educated youth, and those educated youths were all doing well.

  If I had a choice, who would want to stay in this mountain valley?

  Gu Dongdong sat in the snowy ground, wailing loudly, watching Tang Lanzhi's figure getting farther and farther away.

  Looking at Gu Wei Qiang by her side, her heart was already broken into pieces.

  He picked up Gu Dongdong from the snowy ground and comforted him, "Don't cry, Dad will find you a beautiful stepmother."

  Gu Anan almost fell into the snow when she heard this sentence, is there such a comforting son?

  She stuffed a large handful of money and tickets into Gu Dongdong's arms, domineeringly saying "Let's go! I'll take you to buy sweets, let you eat sweets every day, and have meat for every meal." Indeed, with sweets and meat, everything is fine. Xiaodou heard that there were sweets to eat and meat to eat, and Jindou also stopped crying.

  He muttered to himself, "Buy sugar, eat meat."

  Gu Anan's eyes sparkled as she looked at Gu Weiqiang, with an expression of seeking praise, "Dad, I cheated that woman out of a lot of money and tickets."

  Originally, the daughter-in-law had run away, which was a sad thing, but it was turned into something that couldn't be helped by the big girl's antics.

  Gu Weiqiang held his youngest son in one arm and his eldest daughter with the other, shouting "You're indeed my Gu Weiqiang's daughter!" Perhaps in Gu Weiqiang's heart, Tang Lanzhi would eventually leave this home anyway, so having a premonition made it not that hard to bear.

  Actually, to tell the truth, Gu Weiqiang and Tang Lanzhi were together back then because of Tang Lanzhi's scheme. Tang Lanzhi was a cultured person from a big city, with a good appearance, a white and tender oval face, big watery eyes, and a head of black braids. When Tang Lanzhi first arrived at Gujia Village, she stunned the entire village's young men.

  The young men in Gu's village all came to Tang Lanzhi with enthusiasm, but Gu Weiqiang was an exception. At that time, he had just learned to drive and was preoccupied with how to get into the transportation team so that he could stay behind, without any thought of romance.

  Due to the transportation team's relationship, Gu Weiqiang was the only one in the village who often went out. He came and went, and many educated youths asked Gu Weiqiang to bring things from the county town for them.

  Tang Lanzhi was no exception. Logically speaking, with such close contact between Gu Weiqiang and Tang Lanzhi, he should have been moved by this watery, pale city girl, but he wasn't.

  At the age of eighteen or nineteen, Gu Weiqiang was emotionally immature and had not opened up yet. He worked hard and diligently because compared to city people, this rural person with no foundation wanted to enter the transportation team, which was simply a fantasy.

  He put all his mind on the transportation team.

  However, he forgot that a woman's heart is the most difficult to measure.

  Tang Lanxi was used to the young men in the village adoring her, but suddenly encountering a wooden lump who didn't even acknowledge her, naturally caught her attention.

  It's not bad, after Tang Lan Zhi's careful consideration, returning to the city is hopeless. If she wants to live a good life in Gu's Village without doing heavy farm work, marrying Gu Wei Qiang is the best way out.

  He's the village head, and Gu Weiqiang's second brother is now the team leader. As for Gu Weiqiang himself, he has a robust build, tall and strong, and his work as a temporary worker in the transportation team has great prospects.

  Tang Lanqi had the idea of marrying Gu Weiqiang.

  Gu Wei Qiang, who was initially hesitant, was no match for Tang Lan Zhi. In the end, he was captivated by her gentle and lovely demeanor. The two got married and spent a sweet honeymoon together.

  However, as time went by, people's flaws began to show. Tang Lanzhi was vain and selfish, while Gu Weiqiang knew about it but chose to turn a blind eye, after all, this woman had given him three children.

  In public and in private, he should give way to her.

  So, Gu Weiqiang worked even harder outside, wanting to earn more money to satisfy his young wife.

  Gu Weiqiang publicly announced that his monthly salary was 37.5 yuan, but he drove long distances and could earn some extra money on the side. Every month, his extra earnings were more than his salary, and after deducting the part he gave to Zhou Aijuan, the remaining money was basically all given to his wife Tang Lanxi.

  But Tang Lanzhi is a city girl, and her hands are originally big. Moreover, with Gu Wanwan at home who has poor health, their food, clothing, housing, and transportation are all raised in comparison to city girls. The money earned by Gu Weiqiang is basically spent on Tang Lanzhi and Gu Wanwan, the mother-daughter duo.

  This time the quota for going to high school in the county town, money is one aspect, on the other hand, it really depends on the grades. Tang Lanzhi has enough money to let Gu Wanwan go to high school in the county town as well.

  However, she cannot do so because the family has not yet divided up the property, and the four houses are still as one entity. Each house sends out one person to go to the county town to study.

  If so, they would have sent two daughters from the four rooms to study in the county town. Tang Lanzhi dared say that she would be scolded to death by her sisters-in-law.

  So he clenched his fist over the money and didn't dare spend it.

  Gu Weiqiang led a boy and a girl walking back and forth, and happened to meet Zhou Aijuan who had just returned from Er Ma Zi's house, as well as Da Sao and Er Sao.

  Zhou Aiju had always doted on Gu An'an, and at a glance, she saw that Gu An'an was covered in dirt, her clothes were dirty, and her hair was disheveled.

  She immediately quickened her pace, pulled over Gu Anan's arm and asked with concern, "What's wrong? Who bullied you?"

  Gu An'an saw the old man in front of her, and the tears that had stopped falling again flowed down. However, she glanced at so many people and considered her own father's face, feeling embarrassed to say that her stepmother had run away and didn't want them anymore.

  Just pouted and didn't say anything in the end.

  In Gu Weiqiang's arms, Gu Dongdong didn't care that much. Seeing his sister cry, he also started wailing and said, "My...my mom doesn't want us anymore."

  Zhou Aiju's face changed, she stared with her eyes wide open at her youngest son.

  Gu Wei Qiang smiled wryly, "Mom, Lan Zhi has returned to the city."

  "Who gave her the certificate?" The old lady was sharp, she had known all along that this young daughter-in-law was too proud and couldn't be kept down, so she had specifically instructed Old Second not to give the young daughter-in-law a certificate.

  In those days, educated youth who wanted to return to the city had to get a certificate from the village's team leader, and also needed a certificate of acceptance from their relatives in the city. Both certificates were required to leave the village.

  Gu Wei Qiang hesitated, "Second brother?", he actually understood the situation clearly. He had even greeted his own second brother specially, if Tang Lan Zhi had come to him privately to open a proof, he would have agreed with just one word, but unexpectedly, this time's proof was opened by him, yet he didn't know anything about it.

  When others want to leave, using such petty tricks, how can they be kept from leaving? Moreover, since their heart is no longer here, what's the point of staying?

  Zhou Aiju dragged Gu An'an away with a fierce momentum, rushing back and forth.

  Gu Wei Qiang shouted from behind, but it was no use.

  The two daughters-in-law who were originally following Zhou Aiju, the elder daughter-in-law Zhao Junyan and the younger daughter-in-law Wang Daying, looked at each other and said: "Did the fourth daughter-in-law run away?"

  This is big news.

  However, Zhao Junyan never liked gossiping, and after finding out, she would at most mention it briefly to her husband.

  But Wang Da Ying was different, as the leader of the village team, she felt superior to others, and in the village, she was also considered a person who could speak up, whatever small news, she was also the first to know, it's worth noting that her mother-in-law had always looked down on Er Si's wife, now it's even more beautiful, they didn't even look at this mountain nest, directly returned to the city.

  Wang Da Ying felt a mix of emotions, both happy and worried.

  She naturally noticed Gu Anan's disheveled appearance, and intentionally said, "Anan, your mom is really heartless, look at the state you're in, and she still walked away without even looking back."

  Gu An rolled her eyes, from the memories she received, Second Aunt wasn't a good person.

  Zhou Aiju's footsteps paused, warning, "Daying, watch your mouth, don't say what shouldn't be said, shut up."

  Wang Da Ying perfunctorily responded with an "uh-huh".

  Zhou Aiju left, and the news spread throughout the village. Tang Lanzhi was a ruthless woman who didn't care that her own daughter had fallen apart like a mud doll, she still wanted to leave Gujia Village.

  Gu An'an and Gu Dongdong became like small white vegetables soaking in bitter water, motherless children.

  ……

  Take care of your family.

  Inside the east house, a warm kang was burning, and the adults of the Gu family were all snuggled up inside, silent. Although it was a warm kang, Zhou Aijuan's heart had cooled down by half.

  The old master of the house sat on the edge of the kang, holding a tobacco pouch in his hand, taking an occasional puff, and gazing out the window as if he hadn't heard a word of what Zhou Aijuan had said.

  Guo Weiguo, the eldest son of the Guo family, crouched beside the kang, his head lowered, lost in thought.

  Only Gu Jia Lao Er Gu Weifu occasionally retorted, "Mom, the proof has been issued, and Lao Si's daughter-in-law has also left. You're still saying these things, it's useless."

  This has really infuriated Zhou Aijuan.

  She slapped a palm on Gu Weifu's head, scolding, "If it weren't for your wife, you'd be standing here talking without any discomfort. If your family's Da Ying wants to return to the city, does this prove that you can drive so smoothly?"

  Gu Weifu was indeed the leader of the production team, and when he spoke up, his words were reasonable. "What's wrong with opening it? Husband and wife are one entity, my wife is living a good life, I'm happier than anyone else. Old Fourth, don't you think that's right?"

  Gu Wei Qiang, who was asked to speak, looked up and stared deeply at Gu Wei Fu. After a long time, he finally spoke, "Second brother's ideological awareness is indeed high." He was willing to let Tang Lan Zhi go, but his second brother secretly opening the proof was another matter. He wasn't saying that he didn't want to let Tang Lan Zhi go, but rather that he was angry at his own brother for not even discussing it with him when he opened the proof. At least he was Tang Lan Zhi's man, and she had a guilty conscience, so she didn't dare say anything. He understood, but Gu Wei Fu, as his second brother, helped to cover it up tightly.

  This thing is indeed done in a very unscrupulous way.

  It's just not feeling right in my heart.

  Gu Anan knocked on the door and whispered, "Uncle Huazi, is Xiaxia here?"

  It was Sun Juxiang, the wife of Hua Zi Shu, who opened the door. She was still wearing an apron and was busy in the kitchen. Seeing that it was Anan and her brother, she greeted them, "Anan, come in quickly, Banxia is at home. Your uncle Hua Zi is sorting out medicinal herbs in the pharmacy."

  Just after Aunt Huajiao finished speaking, Hua Zi carried a bamboo basket with some wild Sanqi and Astragalus drying inside. Apparently, the heavy snowfall of the past few days had left a hint of dampness in the air, and since these medicinal herbs were stored indoors without ventilation, they had become slightly moldy. He brought them outside to dry under the sun.

  He was taken aback when he saw An'an and her brother, and asked, "An'an, why are you here so early to find Banxia?"

  An's eyes turned red, and she pinched Dongdong's hand lightly. Dongdong's tears fell instantly. Gu Huazi was startled, immediately put down the dustpan on the fence, led An to enter the house, and asked while walking, "What's going on? Who bullied you? Tell Uncle Hua, Uncle Hua will help you beat that son of a bitch to death."

  An'an's eyes reddened, "My second aunt says we're freeloaders and won't let us eat."

  Dongdong's stomach growled coincidentally, he pouted, "Uncle Huazi, I'm hungry!"

  The pitiful appearance of the sister and brother made Gu Huazi's heart break, he grew up with Gu Weiqiang, watching Anan grow up, Anan also played well with Banxia, he regarded Anan as his own daughter.

  He turned back and shouted, "Wife, fry a few more pancakes, use the dried seaweed that Wei Qiang brought over last time to make a soup, I'm going to Old Gu's house for a visit."

  After finishing speaking, he patted Dongdong's little head, "Come to Huazhong Uncle's house, I'll take care of your food. As for your second aunt's side, I'll deal with it myself and make sure you get revenge."

  Dongdong's eyes were filled with admiration, "Thank you, Uncle Huazi."

  An'an was a bit worried. She came to Huazi's house just to get a free meal, and in her impression, Huazi and her dad had a good relationship too.

  She originally thought that at most, she would let Huazi uncle show off in front of her old dad, but unexpectedly, Huazi uncle didn't show off and instead took matters into his own hands.

  "She worried, 'Uncle Huazi, this is not good for you.' After all, he wasn't a real uncle, and if they were to discipline him, it would inevitably lead to gossip."

  Gu Huazi waved his hand, "Nothing good or bad, you've been bullied, how can Uncle ignore it?", after finishing speaking, he didn't even want the half basket of medicine anymore, and rushed directly to the Gu's house.

  On his way there, he found that rumors had already spread in the village, and he also heard a rough idea.

  This Wang Da Ying is really something else.

  Being so harsh on both children.

  When he arrived at the entrance of Gu's house, he happened to meet Gu Weiqiang who had just returned from outside. Gu Weiqiang was still holding half a hoof and some peach cream, which he had brought back for the two children on purpose when he returned from the county town.

  In the past, he would go out to run goods for half a month. Now that his wife is gone, he worries about the two children not living well. Therefore, when he went to the transportation team yesterday, he chose to pull coal from the neighboring county, which is closer and more convenient to return home. The weather was snowy, and in the city, unlike in rural areas, they couldn't burn a kang, so they could only rely on a coal stove for warmth.

  As soon as I entered the village, I heard a group of neighbors discussing that a couple from our own family had encountered something unpleasant.

  Gu Wei's teeth were clenched tightly, and he was furious. When he wasn't at home, Wang Da Ying treated his children like this?

  As I walked to the entrance of the Gu's courtyard, I coincidentally bumped into Gu Huazi. His gloomy face faded a bit, "Huazi, what are you doing here?"

  Gu Hua Zi pulled out the axe from his waist and placed it on the fence, "Helping my nephew and niece vent their anger! Those two kids were crying miserably with empty stomachs at my house, can I, as their uncle, not take care of them?"

  Gu Wei Qiang's expression, which had originally looked a bit better, suddenly darkened again. He entered the house and kicked open the kitchen door with one foot.

  He was walking at the entrance of the village, and he saw clearly that the chimney of Gu's house was emitting smoke. From the entrance to Gu's house, it wasn't far, but he didn't believe that in just over ten minutes, the meal would be cooked, and the chimney wouldn't even emit any smoke.

  As expected, the moment he kicked open the kitchen door, Wang Da Ying was frantically throwing the pancakes from the pot into the flour barrel, her mouth still stuffed full, without even having time to swallow.

  Seeing this, Gu Weiqiang's temples bulged with rage. He grabbed Wang Daying by the collar and lifted her off the ground. Suppressing his anger, he gritted his teeth and snarled, "You're secretly hoarding food at home, and my daughter and son are supposed to starve?"

  Wang Da Ying swallowed the food in her mouth hastily and shouted in denial, "I didn't... I didn't... It was An An and Dong Dong those two kids who were disobedient, running out early in the morning."

  "No, wipe the pancake off your mouth first, then say no!!!" He threw Wang Da Ying onto the stove, and the stone-stove hit her body with a loud "bang".

  Scare away the customers outside the house, as well as Gu Shuang's jump.

  Gu Shu's mind turned quickly and he hastily pointed at Gu Shuang, shouting for an adult. Gu Shuang cried as she ran out.

  Gu Dan then hugged Gu Wei Qiang's waist, not letting him make another move.

  Gu Wei Qiang glanced at his several nephews, sneered coldly, "Now you're coming to manage me? When your mom bullied your younger siblings, why didn't I hear any of you speak up?"

  Gu's face was red with embarrassment, but he still didn't let go. He explained, "Fourth Uncle, my mom wasn't being intentional, you just misunderstood her this time."

  "Wang Da Ying hastily said, 'Right, right, I didn't do it on purpose. Gu Wei Qiang, take a look, which younger uncle would hit his sister-in-law? You'll be struck by thunder.'"

  Wang Da Ying was better off not saying anything, but as soon as she spoke...

  It's going to explode the explosive pack.

  Gu Weiqiang's anger surged up, his fists clenched with a cracking sound, he broke free from Gu Dan and strode towards Wang Da Ying, "Am I asking for heavenly punishment? When you were bullying my child, did you ever think that you would suffer heavenly punishment?"

  "What? You said what?", Gu Wei Qiang punched Wang Da Ying's eye, fortunately, Wang Da Ying's head tilted slightly to the side, avoiding a critical hit. In that instant, she truly saw murderous intent in her younger uncle's eyes.

  She had to admit, she was afraid of Gu Wei Qiang.

  "Fourth brother, what are you doing?", Gu Weifu ran away with one shoe missing, took off the broken felt hat from his head and threw it at Gu Weiqiang.

  But the broken straw hat floated lightly and hadn't fallen onto Gu Weiqiang's body when it fell to the ground.

  Gu Wei Qiang withdrew his fist and turned around, looking at Gu Wei Fu, naturally not missing the evasive expression on Gu Shu's face.

  He snorted, "What's wrong with me? Haven't you heard enough on the road? You allow Gu Weifu's wife to bully my daughter and son, but don't let this father stand up for his children?"

  After all, it was his own fault, so Gu Weifu shouted out in that instant, he also came back to his senses now, the fourth one is the golden hen of the Gu family, can't afford to offend him.

  His tone softened a bit, "It's only natural for seniors to teach juniors, let's not make a big deal out of this and just drop it, don't let outsiders watch the commotion."

  "Elder teaches younger, great! Wang Da Ying can do it, not giving my daughter and son-in-law food to eat, but hiding in the kitchen cooking for himself, and even looking down on my daughter as a freeloader. I naturally have reason to look down on him too, Gu Shu is a waste, poor grades, just relying on repeating a grade, letting family members give money to privately tutor. You hurt my daughter, I slander your son, in Gu Wei Qiang's heart, an eye for an eye, even if it was last time, Gu Wei Fu privately gave Tang Lan Zhi proof to return to the city, he wasn't this angry."

  The children are Gu Weiqiang's Achilles' heel. He toils away outside, just so that his family can live a slightly better life, but he never expected that the family members he has been working hard for would treat his son and daughter this way.

  Gu Shu Meng, known as trash, raised his head and stared at his fourth uncle in disbelief, with a deep-seated resentment still lingering in his eyes.

  Gu Weiqiang has torn off his face, so he might as well tear off the last layer of veil. "Gu Shu, you spent 18 yuan in the county town for a month, be honest with me, did you really use it to supplement your lessons?" The people around were shocked, knowing that in rural areas, a laborer's monthly salary was at most 7 or 8 yuan, which was already extremely high.

  Who would have thought that the eldest grandson of the Gu family would spend so much money in the county town to study, this is not studying, this is clearly reading gold.

  Gu Shu's face turned pale and then green, unable to admit it, even if he died, "Fourth Uncle, I didn't."

  Gu Wei Qiang stared deeply into Gu Shu's eyes, underestimating the extent of his shamelessness. After a while, he turned to Wang Da Ying who was lying on the ground and said loudly, "The second son of the Gu family, Gu Shu, didn't even finish elementary school. Since entering junior high, he has been staying in the county town. The living expenses for junior high are 10 yuan per month, and adding the cost of books and tuition, it's at least 200 yuan per year. I supported him for three years."

  "Ever since he went to high school, his living expenses have doubled. Adding the private tutoring fees, tuition, book fees, and other miscellaneous expenses like taking classmates out for meals, in this one and a half years in the county town, I've given him nearly seven hundred yuan. Not counting what I gave to our family's public funds, even the new five-room brick house we built was mostly paid for by me. Wang Da Ying, you tell me, with all the money I've given, can't my daughter and son even get a hot meal at home? All of you uncles and aunts come evaluate this, were these two years' worth of expenses worthwhile or not?"

  "Not worth it, not worth it at all."

  "Great nephew, if you give me this thousand plus yuan, I can guarantee that An'an and Dongdong will have meat to eat every meal." This was a clan elder from Gu's Village, a close relative from the neighboring house, and considered an elder of Gu Wei's.

  Everyone was looking at Gu Shu, who wore a white dress shirt with a stiff collar and the latest leather shoes on his feet. His hair was combed high up, and if you looked closely, it would be believable to say that this kid was from the city. Just look at how he's dressed, where does it seem like he's from the countryside?

  The eyes of the people around him were like they wanted to strip Gù Shū bare, he couldn't help but want to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

  For a moment, he resented his mother for being too unreasonable, otherwise Fourth Uncle wouldn't have exposed his shortcomings, and he wouldn't have lost face so badly.

  Gu Weiqiang didn't plan to let Wang Da Ying and his nephew off so easily, "My good second aunt, good nephew, when do you plan on paying me back this money?"

  Wang Da Ying was originally lying on the ground pretending to be dead, but as she heard more from behind, her heart became increasingly frightened. She didn't know that Eldest Brother had spent so much money studying in the county town. When she heard her younger uncle asking for money, she started throwing a tantrum: "Great! Spending money on family members and still wanting it back? I've never seen such a stingy little uncle!"

  "Must! How can I not? From the time you started refusing to give me food for my daughter and son, we will settle all these accounts clearly."

  Gu Weifu, who had been silent all along, took a deep breath and said in disbelief, "Fourth brother, stop it, let's not make a fuss. We're all brothers from the same family, why do we have to be so meticulous about this?"

  His good second brother, is this prepared with porridge? ???

  "Either return the money or separate from the family!", these eight words, like a thunderclap, suddenly brought out Old Master Gu from the crowd. He took off his own thousand-layered cloth shoes and threw them at Gu Weiqiang's head, "You unfilial son, are you trying to infuriate me to death? Separate from the family? I'm still alive, which family has separated?"

  "Right, your dad heard that you were bullied and is now looking for someone to settle the score. But it's good that we're separating, our future days will be better." After saying this, he didn't even wait for Anan to ask any questions, and hastily rushed out of the house.

  Gu Anan jumped out of bed, handed Dongdong a pastry, and wore slippers. "Dongdong, let's go, hurry back home, Dad is back."

  "Ban Xia, I've given you all the leftover mantou!"

  Bàn Xià was eating with a hum, when she heard ān ān's words, she raised her head, "I'll leave two pieces for Dōng Dōng, you guys hurry back, remember to come over at noon to eat!", from her dad's tone, there will be delicious dishes at noon.

  Gu Anan's mind was preoccupied with something else, and she dragged her younger brother home in a hurry.

  By the time she arrives, the family will have dispersed.

  Inside the main house, the first person sitting on top was the elder of the Gu family. Gu Weiqiang shouted "Uncle".

  Next were Mr. Gu and Zhou Aijuan.

  Gu's four sons sat on both sides. Because of the division of the family property, Gu Wei-qiang specially called back Gu Wei-min from the county town.

  Although Lao San became a live-in son-in-law of the Li family, he was still considered a member of the Gu family and had his share in the family division.

  This was Gu Anan's first time seeing her third uncle. Unlike her own father, who was tall and majestic, her third uncle looked somewhat bookish instead.

  She was spotless and clean, if you said she was a schoolteacher rather than a carpenter, she would also believe it. To be precise, Gu Shu's appearance was the same mold as San Shu's.

  Gu Anan pulled her younger brother's hand and rushed back from outside in a fluster.

  As soon as she saw Gu Weiqiang, she rushed up to him like a little swallow, softly calling out "Dad." After crying out, tears fell down. Gu Weiqiang's previous fierce look was completely gone, his entire demeanor suddenly becoming gentle. "You're all grown up now, why are you still acting like a child and crying?"

  "Why didn't you have dinner at your uncle's house?"

  "Waiting for Dad, we'll have dinner together as a family."

  "Yes, Dongdong also misses Daddy."

  Gu Wei Qiang coaxed his two children, then turned around and looked at the first elder of the clan. "Seventh Uncle, let's do it as we previously discussed. This house will be divided among us four brothers, one room per person." He was determined to get what he wanted, not willing to give up a single share. He thought he had made himself clear, but in reality, others treated him like an outsider while he considered them his brothers.

  Seventh Uncle took a puff of his dry tobacco, tapped the tobacco pouch on the table a few times, nodded and said, "Gen Sheng, do you have anything to say? You two old folks are going to follow which child?"

  Gu Gen Sheng is Gu Lao Ye Zi, he's now completely out of energy, he finally understood that when children grow up, they don't listen to their parents. Among the four sons in his family, only the second son has a heart that matches his. As soon as he opened his mouth, he said, "I'll live with Er Ge."

  Gu Weifu's complexion finally looked a bit better, and the old man followed him, which meant that the things his brothers had been filial to the old man were still his. Moreover, the old man was still young now and could work for several more years.

  Zhou Aiju seemed to have understood that now all the children had left and were following someone, but no one was comfortable in their heart.

  "She simply waved her hand, 'When dividing the house, leave me one room, I won't follow anyone, just live alone from now on! Each child will give us five yuan a month to show their filial piety, four sons, that's twenty yuan in total. My husband and I will each take ten yuan, we'll live our own lives separately. If you want to follow the second son, then go with him, it's up to you.' Her heart had turned cold by now."

  Old Master Gu heard this and his neck stiffened. "You old wife, what nonsense are you spouting? If you don't follow Old Two, what else do you want to do?"

  "Depend on Erniang? With Erniang's stinginess, she only does things that are useless. Do you think she'll serve you tea and water? Support you? You're dreaming." Zhou Aijuan thought to herself, "I can still move around now, I support myself, but if one day I'm unable to move, Si, I'll ask you, are you willing to support this useless old woman?"

  Gu Wei Qiang forced a smile, "Mom, you can follow me now, An An and Dong Dong don't have a mom, so it's up to grandma to take care of them more."

  Gu An'an and Gu Dongdong also hugged Zhou Aijuan's thigh, opening their mouths together, "Mom, we'll support you."

  "This, Zhou Aijuan heard in her heart is comfortable, but still shook her head,"If I were to follow you Lao Si, who knows if someone would think that I'm taking advantage of Lao Si's family and feel it's unfair. It's better for me to be alone, you all have time come visit me often."

  Who is this kind-hearted person referring to? It's naturally Wang Da Ying.

  Wang Da Ying stood by, also silent, letting everyone watch.

  Gu Weimin, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up, "Since mom wants to live alone, I voluntarily give up my share of the house, let her live there." Behind him, Li Yue'e pinched his waist, Gu Weimin turned back and glared at her, after all, he was the head of the household. Li Yue'e didn't say a word, she just hugged their young son tightly.

  "Ancestor, 'no regrets'?"

  Gu Weimin shook his head, "I was already a live-in son-in-law, this is what my mother deserved."

  The old man stood up, "Alright, since everyone agrees, let's do it this way! The house will be divided into four parts. Guo Gen Sheng and his branch will give up their share automatically. Zhou Ai Ju, Guo Wei Min, Guo Wei Guo, and Guo Wei Qiang will each get one room. As for the elderly, Guo Gen Sheng will live with the second brother, while Zhou Ai Ju will live alone. From now on, Guo Wei Qiang will be responsible for taking care of Zhou Ai Ju's old age. Each child must give their parents five yuan every month."

  "After taking care of the family, the five mu of mountain land behind the house, how will you divide it?"

  Gu Weiqiang and Gu Weimin shook their heads at the same time, "We don't need it, give it to big brother." Big brother naturally referred to Gu Weiguo.

  The two younger brothers have expressed their opinions, so Gu Weifu naturally cannot compete with the eldest for this land. Even if he were to get it, considering their household, Wang Da Ying is lazy and gluttonous, and his three sons are not suitable for farming either. As for himself, why would a good team leader like him bother with farming?