“Alright, since everything’s clear, let’s officially divide the property.”
“I’ll keep one of the two main rooms. The eldest family of three gets the other. The main hall goes to the fifth son—for now it’ll be shared.”
“As for Xiujv, she’s a daughter. When she gets married, I’ll give her a dowry just like her elder sister’s, so she won’t get a share of the house.”
“The storage shed goes to the youngest. As for the remaining two toilets—those go to them.”
Liu Guiying calmly and methodically finished dividing up the house.
The production team leader and the others twitched at the corners of their mouths—but considering what had happened, it felt justified.
“As for the grain at home—it was mostly earned by me and the eldest daughter-in-law. These two? One works worse than a woman, the other slacks off half the time. But since we’re dividing the family, everything will still be split evenly, so no one can say I treated you unfairly.”
“The grain and money, plus mine, make six shares in total. Eldest, calculate how much they get.”
She pointed at Sun Jianjun.
“Mom, 900 jin of grain divided by six is 150 each. As for the money—110 yuan divided by six is about 18 each.”
Sun Jianjun quickly worked it out precisely.
“Good. Team leader, I’m done. You can write the agreement.”
“I don’t agree! This isn’t fair!” Wang Xiaofeng, who had been pretending to be pitiful all day, finally spoke up when it came to利益.
“Who divides a household by giving someone two toilets? You’re clearly trying to drive us out! If it’s really equal, why not give the toilets to the eldest family? And we should also get a share of the pots and pans!”
“It’s not your place to speak. Is your husband dead?”
Wang Xiaofeng immediately twisted Sun Jianguo’s ear, urging him to step forward.
“Mom… Xiaofeng’s right. How are we supposed to live with just two toilets?”
“You’re still part of the Sun family, that’s why we’re dividing things. Once you sign the severance papers, this family will have no place for you.”
“If you can’t live there, then whether you sell or give it away is your business. Of course, you can also sell it to me.”
“I’ll pay 220 yuan for the two toilets.”
Just as she finished speaking, Liu Weidong, who had rushed over, added, “I agree. Let’s do it that way.”
In those days, it was said, “The maternal uncle holds the greatest authority.”During family divisions, the maternal uncle often had the final say.
Hearing there was money involved, Wu Xiuxiu quickly pulled her daughter aside.
“Are you stupid? She’s determined to split the family. Do you still think you can live with them afterward?”
“You can’t live in those toilets anyway. Just sell them and take the cash—then you can do whatever you want.”
Wang Xiaofeng found that reasonable. At critical moments, her natal family was still the most reliable.
“Fine. We’ll sell them. Pay up.”
“In such a hurry to reincarnate? Sign first.”
Liu Guiying grabbed the agreements and severance papers written by the team leader and tossed them to Sun Jianguo.
Three copies were made—one for the team office, one for Liu Guiying, and one for Sun Jianguo.
The rest she kept for the other children to sign later.
Sun Jianguo was about to hand over the signed document when Wang Xiaofeng quickly stopped him.
“Wait—there’s something we need to clarify. Now that the family’s split, you’re not going to come to us for养老 later, right?”
Liu Guiying looked at her like she was an idiot.
“The law clearly states that severing relations doesn’t remove the obligation to support elders. Did you leave your brain in your mother’s womb? I’ve seen stupid, but not this stupid. You two really are a perfect match.”
She didn’t care whether they understood—she just let loose a barrage of insults.
“Mom, don’t…” Sun Jianguo felt sorry for his wife.
“Don’t call me ‘Mom.’ Call me Aunt Liu—or Liu Guiying.”
Sun Jianguo: “……”
“220 for the toilets, 18 for your share, plus pots and pans—let’s round it up to 250.”
“Hongxia, I don’t have enough cash at home. Lend me 200 first—I’ll repay you tomorrow.”
“Right, big sis, I didn’t bring enough either. I’ll bring it tomorrow,” Liu Weidong chimed in.
Liu Guiying asked Ma Hongxia because she knew she had savings—her late husband had arranged for their son to join the army, and most of his allowances were sent home.
“No rush—we’re close. I’ll go get it now!”
Ma Hongxia hurried off eagerly, afraid of missing the show.
Seeing the Sun family matter settled, Wu Xiuxiu stepped forward to talk about her son.
This Liu Guiying was ruthless—even abandoning her own son. Wang Xiaoming’s situation didn’t look good.
“Wang Xiaoming has confessed—he admitted he pushed you. If you don’t settle, the case continues tomorrow.”
Liu Weidong said this seemingly to Liu Guiying—but really for the Wang family to hear.
Wu Xiuxiu’s legs went weak. She grabbed Liu Guiying’s arm.
“Dear in-law—”
“Call me Liu Guiying.”
Her expression was cold.
“…Guiying, even if we’re not in-laws anymore, we can still be like sisters. Xiaoming is your nephew—please show mercy and let him off this once.”
“Mom, why beg her? She’s cold-hearted—she can even abandon her own son! Just wait until she’s old and gets kicked out!”
Wang Xiaofeng glared at her former mother-in-law with hatred.
Liu Guiying ignored her. Just a clown.
She saw Ma Hongxia returning and told her eldest son to carry out a sack of grain.
Taking out fifty yuan, she added it to the borrowed money and handed it to Sun Jianguo.
“Whether I’ll be kicked out in old age—I don’t know. But when I turn sixty, I’ll let your husband know exactly how much he owes me in support.”
Then she turned to Wu Xiuxiu.
“Playing the emotional card won’t work on me. Your daughter said it—I’m cold and heartless. Let me tell you, I’m also ruthless. Go home and get the money. Tomorrow, the price won’t be this low.”
After all the suffering she endured in her past life at this woman’s hands—this was nothing.
Wu Xiuxiu didn’t dare gamble anymore.
She glanced at the money in Sun Jianguo’s hands. A son-in-law’s money is her money.
She only needed to add another 250. No more hesitation—she turned to leave.
Wang Datian and the sons, who had been silent all along, quickly followed behind her—carefully avoiding Liu Guiying as they passed.
…A bunch of cowards.
Liu Guiying went inside, grabbed money and ration coupons, and handed them to Sun Jianjun.
“Take the team leader and the others to the state-run restaurant for a meal.”
These relationships would be useful later—especially with land matters.
The team leader didn’t know her plans. He only felt the Sun family was becoming more generous and respectable.
After some polite words and advice for her to “take it easy,” he and the others left with Sun Jianjun.