He Jian Country felt his fatherâs words were too harsh: "Dad, both Third Brother and I are your sons, how can you be so biased?"
Mr. He widened his eyes: "Youâre saying Iâm biased?
Second Brother, speak with your conscience, who am I biased towards?"
He Jian Country wasnât feeling happy inside and spoke without restraint: "During the division of the property, you gave Third Brother an extra storage room, isnât that favoritism?
He hasnât even gotten married yet, and you know very well that our second family also has two kids to raise, so why canât you consider us sons who are already married?"
Mr. He was so angry he clutched his chest: "Second Brother, do you have any conscience left?
Back then, if it werenât for Third Brother, it was uncertain whether the whole family would survive, and donât forget where your current job came from. No one at home spoke up for you, but you jumped out first."
His disappointed gaze fixed on the second son standing there with a face that seemed to believe he was right: "Your mother and I are old now and canât manage you anymore. Anyway, the family is already divided. Be wise on your own. You should know Third Brotherâs temper well; youâd better not provoke him. If one day you get put in your place, donât come to us. You may leave now."
He Jian Country, having been disgraced by his own father, was somewhat angry: "Third Brother didnât grow up with you and Mom. No matter how much you protect him, heâs not close to you. You better think it through."
Mr. He was so angry he was a bit unsteady on his feet, and he grasped the table before sitting down: "You may have grown up with us, but how are you treating us now? Among the sons and daughters in the family, you have benefited the most, but what are you doing now?"
He Jian Country, filled with a sense of grievance from who knows where, said: "Yes, I came back to the city because of your job, but do you know how much hardship I endured during the years I was sent to the countryside? You only acknowledge Third Brotherâs contributions to the family, but what about me? What do my years in the countryside count for?"
Mr. He hadnât expected his second son to have such thoughts: "Do you not understand why it was you who went to the countryside?
Moreover, during those years you were in the countryside, the family tightened their belts every month to send you money and tickets, hoping you would live better in the countryside. Where is your grievance coming from?"
At this moment, He Jiefang and He Yuejin walked into the courtyard. As the eldest brother, He Jiefangâs face sank: "Second Brother, although your wife often causes trouble, as the older brother, I always think a harmonious family is the key to success, even if Iâm not pleased. But now it seems, you are the mastermind. You really know how to scheme."
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard He Yuejin continue: "Second Brother, youâve really gone too far this time. Weâre blood-related brothers, yet for your own benefit, you disregard our brotherhood."
He Jian Country was now full of shame and anger, finding it unbearable to stay any longer, he yelled: "You know nothing, how dare you lecture me?
Yelling done, he ran out.
Mr. He shook his head: "How did he turn out like this?"
He Yuejin poured a glass of water for both his parents: "Dad, donât be too angry, you still have us."
Mr. He sighed lightly, a face full of self-reproach: "Yuejin, this house has aired out enough, so letâs get your marriage arranged soon, donât delay it any longer."
He Yuejin glanced at Mother He on the bed and his big brother standing to the side: "Dad, my father-in-law has already agreed. If youâre not busy these days, find someone to pick an auspicious date, so I can report back to my father-in-law."
Mother He, who had been having a headache from the second sonâs words, listened to the youngest sonâs marriage plans and mustered her spirits: "Yuejin, did your father-in-law set any conditions?"
He Yuejin scratched his head: "My situation is known by my father-in-law, following the normal procedures is enough, no other conditions were set."
Mother He, hearing her youngest sonâs words, got a bit excited and stopped lying down: "Iâve already had someone make your wedding quilt. Once your house is ready, move in. If anythingâs missing, go shopping with Yueyue and pick what she likes."
He Yuejin nodded: "Got it, Mom."
Mr. He looked up at his youngest son: "Your father-in-law put in a lot of effort for your job, so pay more attention to things over there."