Zhou Aiju wrapped up 273.56 yuan and divided it into four parts, one for each of her four sons.

  When she handed it over to Gu Aiguo, she gave him an extra 50 yuan. "Old Three, Old Four, you both have skills and can make money, but your big brother is a real farmer, he doesnt have a penny on him. The grain he grew in the past all went into one familys belly. Ill take 25 yuan less from each of you and give it to Weiguo, do you have any objections?"

  Gu Weimin and Gu Weiqiang exchanged a glance and shook their heads.

  "Brother, its not easy for you, I know. From now on, the tuition and book fees for Pingan will be taken care of by me." When Pingan was in elementary school, the miscellaneous expenses for a year were at most 20 yuan, which was still affordable for his uncle.

  As soon as he said this, Gu Weiguo and Zhao Junyan looked at Gu Weiqiang with gratitude, thinking that his younger brother had a good heart, which is why they were willing to help them.

  Wang Da Yings eyes lit up instantly, and she rolled over to Gu Wei Qiangs side, pleading, "Fourth brother! Youve taken care of Ping An, so be kind and take care of our familys Gu Shu too. In the future, when Gu Shu goes to university, he will surely repay you well."

  Wang Da Ying made a scene several times, and Gu Wei Fu looked like he hadnt seen anything. On the contrary, he hoped that his wife would cry, make a fuss, and hang herself, so that Lao Si would change his mind and at least support Gu Shu to finish high school.

  Always treated as an invisible person, Gu Shu suddenly became lively and looked at Gu Wei Qiang with eagerness.

  Gu Wei Qiang kicked Wang Da Ying, "Second brother, are you going to let second sister be so unruly? Should I give this money or not, you tell me?"

  At this moment, everyones eyes turned to Gu Weifu.

  Gu Weifu was like sitting on pins and needles, if he had to say that sentence, he really couldnt bring himself to say it. After all, over the past two years, a thousand or so yuan wasnt a small amount of money. He said, "Fourth brother, youre also considered one of Gu Shus close uncles, if Gu Shu gets into university, itll be a glorious thing for our old Gu family." The meaning behind this sentence was: arent you ashamed to not take care of your own nephew who shares the same surname?

  Old Master Guo, who was sitting in the first place, echoed, "Thats right, Gu Shu is the face of our Gu family and also the nephew of Old Fourth, you should help him."

  Gu Wei Qiangs expression was calm and collected, "Second Brother, do you know why Lan Zhi brought Wan Wan back to the city?"

  Isnt it that you didnt take a liking to me? This sentence Gu Weifu ultimately did not say.

  Because Wanwan was going to the county town to attend high school, I didnt agree. Anan gave up her place for Wanwan and knelt in the snow for an entire afternoon. As their father, watching two sisters fight over a place in the county towns high school, almost to the point of bloodshed, Lan Zhi had the idea to take Wanwan back to the provincial city and let her maternal family support her continued education.

  The key to this lies only with Zhou Aijuan, not even Old Master Gu is aware of it. When Anan knelt outside, the story outside was that Anan had committed a mistake.

  Its actually not her, but that child, who is kind-hearted and wants to give up her spot in school to Weiwei.

  "Anan and Dongdong originally had a home, also with a mother. It was all for the sake of supporting this family, so that Gu Shu could live comfortably in the county town. Our small family of four has scattered." Gu Weiqiang seemed invincible to everyone, he had never shown his weakness in front of his family members. His tone was too calm, but the grief on his face couldnt be hidden.

  Zhou Aijun sat on the chair and heard this, crying into a tearful person. It was her! She was wrong!

  Its all ruined!

  Spoiled the young son.

  Its even more so that Anan and Dongdong lost their mother early on.

  Gu Anan thought the same, thinking that her father had long lost his feelings for that woman. Even when Tang Lanzhi left, her fathers expression was too calm, but she didnt know that he was also a person who could feel pain. No matter how unfeeling the woman was, they had lived together for over ten years after all. This family said it would disperse and then dispersed.

  She suddenly grasped Gu Weiqiangs hand tightly and said sincerely, "Dad, Im sorry. I should have stopped her back then." Who was she? They both knew clearly.

  Gu Wei Qiang withdrew his hand and patted the top of his daughters head, "Its not your fault." Lan Zhi had wanted to leave for a long time, but was temporarily stopped. However, she couldnt be stopped forever. Although Lan Zhi was somewhat in the wrong, he also shared some blame. His constant yielding had led to their current situation.

  Gu Wei Qiangs distress was only momentary, he opened his mouth and said, "As for the second house, I wont interfere anymore. Gu Shu, youre on your own." According to what he had investigated, most of Gu Shus money was spent in the county town on food, drink, and entertainment. If he were more frugal, with Second Brothers earning ability, it would be enough to support his education.

  The air suddenly became quiet, Li Yue hugged her little son and said faintly, "Gus home is indeed a wolfs den. Wei Min, Ill take Chengcheng back home first, you finish your business and come back later." After speaking, she took her son by the hand and left Gus house without looking back.

  The people left, even the old master of the first house, felt that their old face was so ashamed that they couldnt open their mouths to say the words that would let the fourth child help the second house.

  Zu Lao Qi Shu Gong took a signed and stamped paper, stuffed it into his pocket, stood up, "Gen Sheng, I think youre really old-fashioned." After that, he left the Gus house just like Li Yue Jiao.

  The rest are all our own people now.

  Anyone with a conscience wouldnt dare say anything more and let Gu Weiqiang support Gu Shu in reading high school.

  Wang Da Ying didnt think so, she turned her head and said, "Fourth brother! Since Wan Wan has given up the quota, lets continue to give it to our familys Gu Shu!"

  "Get out!"

  Gu Wei strongly suppressed his anger, holding his daughter with one hand and his son with the other, saying to Zhou Aijuan, "Mom, were going to Hua Zis house for lunch at noon. You come with us."

  "We four rooms will take the things from the western house, and the rest will be given to second brother and big brother."

  Zhou Aiju waved her hand, "You all go, you wont be short of your share, Mom will help collect it at home." She didnt have the heart to eat now.

  "Nai, come with us to Huazi Uncles house, theres braised pork trotters at noon, lots of meat!" Gu Dongdong was small but had a big personality, holding Zhou Aijuans hand and swaying back and forth.

  Zhou Aiju smiled kindly and said, "Go on, eat more and grow strong."

  Seeing Zhou Aijuans attitude was really firm, Gu Anan didnt say anything else and kept looking back at her own grandmother in three steps.

  Gu Weimin and Anan went out together.

  He patted Gu Weiqiangs shoulder, "So many years, hard on you, fourth brother." Gu Weimin had always been clever and knew what he wanted. In the Gu family, he was not favored, so when he said he would go to Old Lis house as a son-in-law, he didnt hesitate at all.

  At least Master Qi and Yuee were sincere towards him.

  Its not that Old Man Gu and Zhou Aijuan are bad people, but they both have biases in their hearts. That person is not him, and its not his turn to be Gu Weimin.

  Gu Wei Qiang smiled wryly, "Its no big deal, its all voluntary."

  "Lets go to Hua Zis house and have a drink together."

  "Never mind, Yueer and Chengcheng are still waiting for me at the village entrance. If theres anything, remember to come to the county town to find me. In any case, were brothers, even if our bones are broken, theyre still connected by tendons."

  See off Gu Weimin.

  Only three people were left, Gu Anan tightly grasped Gu Wei Qiangs hand and asked, "Dad, do you regret it?"

  Gu Wei Qiang pried open An Ans hand, her palm was covered with calluses, even more than his own as a man in his forties. He smiled bitterly, "An An, Dad doesnt regret it at all, on the contrary, Im very happy. From now on, Ill just focus on raising you and Dong Dong well."

  He said solemnly, "We three depend on each other for life. From now on, the heavy work at home will be put aside until Dad comes back to do it, or let Dongdong come and do it." Little did Gu Weiqiang know that his own son was only eight years old.

  In his opinion, the one who owed him the most was Anan. From now on, he would also let Anan live a life like Huazhis, where everything is taken care of and she can just relax and enjoy herself, getting plump and looking good.

  Anan still doesnt know about his fathers grand ambitions.

  On the other hand, a little bean nearby kept nodding its head, "Right, Ill take care of the rear defense, just give me orders, sister."

  Looking at the two men in front of her, with the same blood flowing through their veins as hers, her heart felt warm and fuzzy.

  She thought she was the real Gu Anan.

  Lunch was eaten at Gu Hua Zis house, very rich, radish stewed pork trotters, sauerkraut stir-fried meat, sour and spicy big bok choy, dried bean curd braised red roasted meat, it can be said that even during the Chinese New Year, it wasnt this rich.

  Jasmine brought the meat dishes cooked by Gu Weiqiang and added some of her own familys good dishes.

  An An said this meal was the fullest he had eaten in the past few days.

  Right!

  A few days ago, at Gus house, Da Guo Fan, she had never eaten enough, one was that when it was her turn, the quantity was not enough, and two was that it was really not delicious!

  She knew why Xiasummer was so fat, its all thanks to Aunt Juhua.

  Even a simple stir-fry of pickled vegetables and meat, the pickled vegetables were so delicious that she was drooling.

  After eating and drinking enough, Gu Wei Qiang led the two cubs back home, while Gu Hua Zi went with him to the Gus house.

  This is just the beginning of separation, and there are many things to sort out. The key point is that a family needs a woman; otherwise, its a mess. Gu Huazi also regards Gu Weiqiang as his own brother.

  He took his wife and daughter together to help out.

  Gus village is not big, and after Gu just divided the family property, within half an hour, everyone in the village knew that Gu Wei was not well-liked by the villagers. The East House wanted to bring a basin from the county town, and the West House wanted to bring some hair ties for their daughters use, all of which were handled by Gu Wei.

  Gu Weiqiang is indeed capable of getting things done, the goods he helps to bring back are always a few cents cheaper than others, and the quality is still top-notch. He doesnt charge for transportation costs, and its said that almost every household in Gujia Village has had him bring back goods at some point.

  As soon as this was heard, Gus fourth old man divided the family. After Gu Huazi shouted, those who had men brought men, and those who didnt have men went to make up for the number.

  Its worth noting that those who bring their own tools are indeed bringing their own tools. Since theyve split up, the small courtyard must be built up, and this cant be done without some effort.

  As for those who came empty-handed, its even more extreme. Some people brought pickled vegetables and Chinese cabbage from home, some carried a broom made by themselves, and others carried a pot brush, a loofah.

  Dont underestimate these things, although they are not worth much money, but they are indispensable. Take the loofah for example, which household doesnt cook? When cooking, you need to use a pot brush to wash the pot, and you have to eat anyway.

  A coarse ceramic bowl for eating rice, paired with dried loofah pulp stained with grass ash, which was washed clean.

  There are still some people, who really cant afford to open a pot at home, so they just gather a group of people. Rural people dont have much else, but they do have strength, and when dividing the family property, they need to move out, what with cabinets! And tables!

  Everyone needs someone with strength to move things.

  Gu Huazi looked back at the crowd following him, and he raised an eyebrow at Gu Weiqiang, "Weiqiang, youre really popular. Look at all these people behind us! Half of the villages workforce is here, including the elderly men and women - theyre all skilled fighters." Later, when it was time to move the furniture, if Wang Da Ying dared to say a word...

  Look at this crowd of people, their spittle could drown her.

  To know, these old men and women, their combat power is not bad at all.