CHAPTER 510: CHAPTER 493: EVEN MORE FACE-SLAPPING

"Second Uncle, don’t be like this. Let’s talk it out, let’s talk it out. Father, you shouldn’t be like this either. As the sister-in-law, I may not speak well, but how can you, as the elder brother, talk to your younger brother like this? Fan Jianguo is also doing it for the good of our family."

"Can’t you tell good words from bad ones? I may not speak well, but I can at least tell this is good advice."

Wu Jin’ai was anxious. If things really soured, they couldn’t come up with 900 yuan no matter what.

She was originally hoping to improve relations with her brother-in-law a little, so when the two kids get married, they could count on his help, as he was always generous. As long as nice words were said, the brother-in-law would still help.

For these two kids’ wedding preparations and the dowry, they would surely have to rely on the brother-in-law.

Can you really count on others?

The brother-in-law was going to open a shop in the city, and even if a little from the gaps between his fingers dropped, it would probably be enough for the couple.

Wu Jin’ai may not speak well, but she was straightforward when admitting defeat.

When it’s time to yield, she does so without hesitation.

She stopped Fan Jianguo from leaving.

Fan Jianfeng’s face was burning with embarrassment, but reality was stronger than pride.

Even if he tried to put on the big brother act, his younger brother wasn’t listening; now he was angry.

What could he do?

He didn’t want to yield; he wanted to put on the big brother’s air and have a good talk with his younger brother.

But, these 900 yuan in front of him were enough to stump him; there’s no need to mention anything else.

Keeping silent was already Fan Jianfeng’s biggest concession.

Fan Xiuying got up and pulled her brother to sit down.

"Jianguo, hurry up and sit down. What are you doing? I know you’re not happy. Just say what you need to; don’t actually leave."

Her big brother was the type who demanded respect while suffering for it.

What kind of people were her big brother and sister-in-law—of course, Fan Xiuying knew.

"Big Brother, today’s matter is really not for me as the younger sister to intervene, but I have to. Traditionally, the household matters should be for you two sons to decide. However, I feel that if I don’t step up today and say something, today’s situation might just collapse."

So I will say what needs to be said, whether you want to hear it or not."

Fan Xiuying glanced at her mother looking out the window, with a numb expression as if all the noise in the house couldn’t bring the old lady back to her senses.

Ever since their father passed, their mother often sat there, lost.

Fan Xiuying was really a little worried, afraid her mother was dwelling too much, as her parents’ relationship was extremely close.

Despite the fact that the era did not emphasize freedom in love, the old couple truly supported each other throughout life.

Father never raised his voice at mother, always yielding to her.

Even during the great famine, when there was no food at home, father would rather starve and drink cold water, saving what little food they had for his wife.

Their mother, throughout her life with father, may not have enjoyed much prosperity, but the deep affection between the two was genuine.

The important thing between people is the relationship between husband and wife.

Their relationship was profoundly deep.

Suddenly, father was gone.

Fan Xiuying had been worrying for days and days.

This was not a matter of a day or two; mother’s state had not improved, and at this rate, her health couldn’t possibly endure.

What is important for a person is the will to carry on living.

Looking at how mother doesn’t even care about the disputes between her two sons now, you can see how disappointed she is with life.

So disappointed that whatever happens with her sons doesn’t concern her anymore.

Fan Jianguo and Fan Jianfeng said nothing; at this time someone needed to step up and mediate.

Otherwise, the two brothers would only end up in endless arguments, tearing each other apart; when the time comes, they wouldn’t even be able to reconcile.

Wu Jin’ai maintained a smile; at this time, the younger sister-in-law was useful, as she was very aware of the situation.

"Sister-in-law, go ahead, go ahead, your brother will definitely listen to you."

At this moment, she didn’t talk about what she had just said to Song Moting; she changed her face too quickly.

Fan Xiuying naturally understood her sister-in-law, the type who would curse their luck after putting down the bowl they ate from.

If you truly argued with her, you’d lose.

"Big Brother, Jianguo only mentioned the first part of what he was going to say; the latter part, he probably didn’t say out loud. Big Brother probably didn’t expect. What times we are in now; the national policies are so good that even the children have resumed their studies in the city."

These policies from above, aren’t they meant to benefit us farmers? To benefit us ordinary folks? Father passed away suddenly; Jianguo said he would shoulder the burden of taking care of Mom by himself in the future."

"But, Big Brother, hearing these words, doesn’t it make your face blush?"

Over the years, Jianguo put in so much for Mom and Dad, and you aren’t aware? Jianguo has never held it against you as an elder brother, but one shouldn’t exploit other’s kindness forever. Before Jianguo got married, giving more for his parents wasn’t something to fuss about, but in the future when he marries, would his wife not care?"

At that point, it would be two families involved. I know Big Brother would probably tell me, what can I do if I don’t have money? There are ways when you’re broke. The words Jianguo said earlier weren’t to belittle you, calling you useless."

Nor was it mocking you, ridiculing you, or looking down on you. His words were telling you that others can work to earn money back. Why can’t your family? Big Brother, how many sons do you have? You have three strong laborers in your family, plus my sister-in-law and your adult niece, that’s five laborers."

Can you five laborers not make money?

Of course, you say farming causes you to face difficult hardships, but our village is close to the county town, and the road isn’t one needing to climb over mountains or valleys. I’ve been to their farm at Xiao Xiao’s; their farm is much harder than yours and poorer."

But the people there still find ways to make money, their small collective raised rabbits, chickens, some land was used to grow crops, but another part was used for higher-yielding cash crops."

They grow ginseng; we can’t grow ginseng, but we can grow other things!

Raise chickens, raise rabbits, raise pigs.

I just don’t believe a decent farmer can’t handle those? Properly raising chickens, rabbits, pigs can earn quite a bit too. A year at least you can make several hundred yuan, definitely better than your current income."

Big Brother, your two sons are already grown; they will soon start their own families. After marriage, are your daughters-in-law going to live like this, drifting through life, even after having grandchildren, continuing life in confusion?"

No money, mouths open telling others, saying you have no money, saying you’re poor. Others say you lack capability, and you’re unhappy about it. Without ability, you must use your mind! As a sister, I’ll speak frankly here, how you decide to move forward after this, you need to think carefully yourself. We can help you as much as we can, but only so much.

After all, parents raised children, although people say it’s to prevent old age, they raised me too. As a daughter, I can’t stand by. In the future, I’ll share the responsibility for Mom’s care with Jianguo; no need for you to worry about that."

This time, for the expenses on Father’s funeral, as his daughter, I should also bear a part. We siblings collectively bear three shares, each contributes what they should. For the future with Mom, it will be the same."

Fan Xiuying’s words silenced the room.

Fan Jianfeng was truly ashamed; these words from his sister were really embarrassing.

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