CHAPTER 75: CHAPTER 75: CLEARING THE AIR

Even ten fingers are not of the same length, and parents can hardly treat all their children equally; there will always be times when they don’t think things through properly.

This precious granddaughter of his, both he and his wife cherish her, her parents do too, but what about others?

The human heart is unseen, untouchable.

Old Yuan had been pondering this issue ever since he was in Sanchuan City. Initially, he hadn’t planned to reveal his cards so soon, at the very least he wanted to wait until after the New Year to find a suitable time.

But what happened yesterday made Old Yuan realize that some things need to be resolved sooner rather than later—delay is not an option.

And indeed, facts proved his thinking was correct.

The moment he mentioned dividing the family, his three daughters-in-law’s thoughts became quite exposed.

It’s understandable; his precious granddaughter wasn’t born to any of the three daughters-in-law—how could they truly love her from the bottom of their hearts?

However, since both his second and third sons had joined the army, he still needed to look after their families a bit more.

As parents, until they close their eyes, there’s no peace.

"Dad, can’t we avoid dividing the family?"

Yuan Pandi remained silent for a long time before looking up at his father, his expression very serious.

"I know, you’re still dwelling on past events..."

"Old eldest!"

Old Yuan interrupted his eldest son directly, waving his hand.

He turned his gaze towards his grandsons, finally resting it on his eldest grandson Yuan Shougui, with a gentle smile, and said, "Shougui, Grandpa wants to ask you something. Don’t be afraid, just say what’s on your mind."

"Ah!"

Yuan Shougui nodded.

"Your grandma and I especially favor your little cousin sister—do you resent it?"

"Do you blame us?"

"Don’t worry, just say what you want, Grandpa won’t blame you!"

"And the rest of you, think about it too—are your grandma and I partial?"

Old Yuan’s gaze swept over his grandsons’ faces again, his smile remaining gentle.

"Grandpa is partial!"

The first to answer was Yuan Shouyi, the son of Old Yuan’s third son, Yuan Laidi and Mrs. Peng.

Following Yuan Shouyi, Yuan Shoucheng and Yuan Shouxin both spoke up, saying that Old Yuan and Mrs. Zeng were partial, only loving the little cousin sister and treating them badly.

"Old eldest, do you understand now?"

Old Yuan looked at his eldest son and sighed, "Dividing the family now is better than dividing it later."

"Dad..."

Yuan Pandi lowered his head in shame.

Old Yuan waved his hand, signaling his eldest son not to speak.

Yuan Pandi lowered his head, but before that, his gaze towards his youngest son Yuan Shouxin was quite sharp.

And Yuan Shougui, as the eldest grandson, remained silent throughout.

"You all are still young and naïve!"

Old Yuan chuckled, "Before your little cousin sister was born, what kind of life did our Yuan Family live, do you remember?"

Do you remember?

Old Yuan’s words not only stunned his grandsons but also Mrs. Li, the members of the Song Family, and Mrs. Peng.

What kind of life did the Yuan Family lead in the past?

Although they could barely eat their fill, it was just about being full.

Clothes lasted three years when new, and after mending, another three years.

But since Yuan Bao was born, the Yuan Family had continuously prospered. Although they had to flee from Great Yin to Daxia, life in Daxia remained very good.

"Dad, we were wrong!"

Mrs. Li and the three sisters-in-law involuntarily shivered.

They had forgotten the past hardships as life got better.