Chapter 1583 - 1572: Honest and Simple-Minded People

Chapter 1583: Chapter 1572: Honest and Simple-Minded People

"Could it be you split up the family because you don’t want to care for your parents anymore?" Wang Hong questioned, "Third son, one can’t be so heartless."

Ye Qiu looked at her seriously again and said, "Elder sister-in-law, we’ve split up the family."

"What do you mean?" Wang Hong frowned, "I’m talking seriously with you, don’t play dumb."

Ye Qiu chuckled lightly, "Who’s playing dumb, me or you, elder sister-in-law? I said we’ve already split the family. During the split, our parents stayed with my elder brother and elder sister-in-law. Snow Mei and I had no objections with letting elder brother and sister-in-law take the larger share. So shouldn’t filial duty be theirs?"

Wang Hong’s face turned a bit red from Ye Qiu’s words, but she still righteously said, "So just because you split the family, you don’t want to care for your parents anymore? Where does filial piety go?"

"When did I ever say I wouldn’t care for our parents? You’ve gone too far with your words. If my elder brother and sister-in-law squander all the family assets and can’t support our parents, I’ll naturally take over the responsibility. I’ve also promised the village chief to visit our parents during holidays with some gifts. But asking Snow Mei and me to go work for free at your house without reason, doesn’t that lack justification?"

"What do you mean, free work? Didn’t we agree on making good food to nurture your health? Besides, these are the words from mother."

"Nurture my health? Not only I, but even the Wang family wouldn’t believe that. Besides, our parents have no land now, so why say such things to me? Elder sister-in-law, if you’re going to lie, at least make it believable."

Seeing Ye Qiu so unaffected, Wang Hong truly got angry. She said fiercely, "You really won’t go, right?"

"Correct." Ye Qiu nodded affirmatively.

"Alright then, wait till your nephews are successful, don’t expect them to visit you or stand up for your daughters."

Ye Qiu sneered, "Elder sister-in-law, there’s no need to use such words to pressure me every time. I might have once hoped, but now I’ve given up. With parents like you, no matter how well I treat them, I can’t warm this heart. Instead of that, I might as well earn more dowries for Cong Ying and Cong Zi."

"Ye Laosan, you’re really something."

"Thank you, elder sister-in-law, for your concern. Since the last time I survived, my health has only gotten better."

"We’ll see about that, even if you beg me later, I won’t be lenient."

"Let’s see then, I hope elder sister-in-law won’t regret saying such harsh words."

Wang Hong left angrily, murmuring about the lingering aroma along the way, feeling even worse inside.

She thought about Ye Qiu’s words today, they’ve completely severed ties with us, they absolutely won’t come to help with chores anymore! Thinking about all the work at home and in the fields, Wang Hong felt dizzy.

But with two sons needing education, she couldn’t afford not to work. Only when faced with the situation did she realize the need for thrift. She who had always made new clothes and shoes every year, now hesitated over even drinking a bowl of sugar water, wishing every household expense could be extracted from her mother-in-law.

But Old Lady Wang was equally aware, if Wang Hong used up all her money, what place would she have in the household then? Wang Hong would be in charge, wouldn’t she? Hence, Old Lady Wang also scrimped. Without Ye Qiu and Snow Mei’s labor, the family’s living standards plummeted.

Does Wang Hong regret dividing the family? She indeed regrets it, thinking if Ye Qiu and Snow Mei had supported her two sons till they finished school before splitting the family, how great that would be! She would have ease and freedom, and possibly gain more assets.

But at that time, Ye Qiu’s illness was so overwhelming, she thought he was going to die, naturally unwilling to spend so much money on treatment. It’s all because of mother-in-law’s hesitation; if only she had known Ye Qiu’s treatment would cost little, why would she have been so hasty?

Too bad it’s too late to say anything now, Ye Qiu and Snow Mei have become enlightened, only minding their own lives now, no longer swayed.

Upon discovering Wang Hong was refused, Old Lady Wang said nothing. Ever since the family split, she understood that the third son and his wife had entirely become estranged from her, which was why she didn’t go personally.

Though this incident affected her somewhat, it wasn’t significant. She did as much farming as she could. Now that she’s a mother-in-law, why not make use of a daughter-in-law? As for Wang Hong complaining of hardship, Wang Hong has idled for so long, shouldn’t she work hard?

Wang Hong felt furious hearing Old Lady Wang’s indifference and even more so when told to wash dishes, her heart filled with frustration as she wished her husband would get rich soon, allowing her to move to the city, as she no longer wanted to do so much work.

With Ye Chun’s abilities, irrelevant how Wang Hong fantasized, Ye Qiu’s business thrived with each passing day. Niu Xue Mei transitioned from initial skepticism to unwavering trust, growing increasingly confident about moving to the city as savings mounted. Following Ye Qiu’s advice, she quit handling chickens and ducks, instead selling something called braised dishes.

This business was a collaboration between Ye Qiu, Niu Xue Mei, Jia Zhihe, and others. When Ye Qiu brought up this partnership idea, Jia Zhihe was utterly shocked, knowing it was a sure profit venture he wondered why Ye Qiu would give him free money.

Ye Qiu responded with a genuine smile, "During my illness, only second sister truly cared for me. And when starting the pancake business, second brother-in-law took me to handle permits. Naturally, I want to thank them both."

Listening to this, Jia Zhihe and Ye Chun felt deeply moved. Truthfully, they merely did minor acts expected between relatives, never imagining Ye Qiu would remember and offer such great rewards.

They couldn’t help but think of Ye Chun’s wife and Ye Dong, wondering if they knew a small act of kindness would yield such rewards, would those two brothers regret it?

These are real silver coins; regret would be certain, wouldn’t it? But they just watched Ye Qiu nearing death without any brotherly concern. If they had cared for Ye Qiu even a little, would the brother-in-law have had a chance to profit?

Jia Zhihe thought this must be fate; some are simply not meant to be wealthy!

Jia Zhihe became increasingly hospitable towards Ye Qiu and Niu Xue Mei, while his parents even took Ye Congying and Ye Congzi under their wing, offering them prized cakes.

Ye Qiu felt indifferent about this; favoritism isn’t unusual. Relationships built on interest are the most stable in this world. Previously, Ye Family had always taken advantage of them. It’s only natural for them to be happy now that it’s reversed.

Watching Ye Xia’s excited and grateful expression, Ye Qiu nodded slightly. After all, it’s crucial for Ye Xia to have family support in the future.