Chapter 1055: Success

The eldest of the Cui Family feared the situation might escalate and make things difficult for them, so he quickly spoke up, "Mom, we’re in the wrong in this matter. Chunwang is young and unaware, and Yinhua is inexperienced. Please don’t be confused by this.

Fourth Brother and I are not by Mom and Dad’s side. In the future, you’ll still rely on Second Brother, so don’t talk about letting him move out. It will hurt feelings."

But at this moment, Cui Ziqiang spoke up, "Let’s talk about this matter later; let’s discuss the retirement arrangements first."

Father Cui saw that second son had provided a way out, then spoke, "Regarding retirement, we don’t need anything else. I have a pension, and without additional expenses, it’s plenty for us.

As for holiday gifts, follow what fits each family’s situation, no need to compare, it’s the thought that counts."

Mrs. Cui was unhappy again, "That’s not acceptable. Look at which family’s children don’t contribute financially for retirement. What we have is ours, but what they should honor us with shouldn’t be lacking."

Father Cui, frustrated at his wife’s interruption, got angry, "What’s wrong with you? Why do you always oppose me? Didn’t we already agree on this before? Why are you changing your mind now?"

Mrs. Cui wasn’t willing to back down, "Those words were spoken a long time ago. Besides, look at any family where the younger ones don’t contribute financially for honoring their parents, aren’t you afraid of being laughed at?"

The rationale made sense, but He Jinxuan always felt Mrs. Cui harbored something in her heart, closely related to the brother-in-law, and added this to her memory.

Father Cui was also a proud man. In front of so many people, if he couldn’t uphold his word, and today followed his wife’s wishes, then he wouldn’t be able to maintain his dignity anymore, especially with five He Family men watching.

Yet, truly following the wife’s lead today might lead to bloodshed between He Family and them, and Second Brother would be disheartened.

Ignoring his wife’s protest, he wrote the family division document.

It clearly stated that each of the three sons’ families would receive 150 yuan, the married daughters 50 yuan each, married daughters wouldn’t have a share in the house, each of the three sons would get one room, he and his wife would live in the rooms eventually given to the eldest son’s family, Second Brother and Fourth Brother each family a side room.

This way, Cui Ziqiang and his family would rightly live nearby, and with a side room, it would be just perfect, making a small courtyard, allowing them to close the doors for their own quiet life in the future.

If Fourth Brother and Cui Ziqiang want to return and live someday, they can also make an independent small courtyard.

Of course, the eldest son’s courtyard is the biggest, as he will have two main rooms in the future.

The retirement arrangement was eventually written, no need for retirement financial contributions, but if the elderly face major illness or hospitalization expenses, the three sons must share them equally, as for the daughters, it’s up to them.

The family division document was soon completed, except for Mrs. Cui’s discontent, others had no objections, quickly imprinting their thumbprints.

Father Cui intended to invite the He Family and the witnesses to eat, but each person, being sharp and savvy, all found reasons to leave.

Not to mention the He Family, they reminded He Yanqing, "Come back to us if there’s any trouble."

After saying that, they bid farewell and left the Cui Family.

Mrs. Cui looked upset. He Yanqing didn’t want to stay further for her criticism and directly pulled Cui Ziqiang away.

Seeing his second son’s couple leave, Father Cui angrily addressed his wife, "What’s wrong with you? The agreement was made, but you still resort to petty actions that make people uncomfortable. Do you have to freeze Ziqiang’s heart to feel satisfied?

I don’t understand what you’re thinking, insisting on creating tension in our relationships."

Mrs. Cui, upset, ignored him. The situation had reached this point; what more could she say?

*

Mr. He led his sons back just as Mother He was preparing to head to the street corner. She was truly worried.

Seeing them returned, she hurriedly asked, "Did everything go smoothly?"

Mr. He gestured for them to speak at home.

Mother He realized she had been too anxious and quickly said, "Right, right, right, quickly wash your hands. I’ve already prepared the meal, just waiting for you all to return."

Upon entering the courtyard, Sister He came out smiling, "How was it, no unexpected issues right?"

Brother He fetched a basin from under the windowsill, "First fetch some warm water for Dad to wash his hands, then we’ll talk about it while eating."