Hard work after winning the lottery

On a moonlit night with few stars.

The family meeting after dinner.

The whole family sat around the eight-immortal table in the main room.

Zhou Yanjin sat next to Hua Yun, peeling oranges for Sile, who was lying on her lap.

The atmosphere was warm and harmonious.

Hua Yun glanced at the man beside her, then at her younger brother Hua An, who, though with a stern face, remained seated.

She took a deep breath.

He took out the thick ledger and a stack of printed planning documents from the cabinet behind him.

"Dad, Mom, Xiao An."

Hua Yun's clear voice rang out in the quiet main room.

Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at her.

She pushed the planning document to the center of the table.

"Since I'm going to marry Yan Jin, I won't go off to enjoy a life of luxury alone and abandon this family."

"Baixi Village is my root, and you are my life."

Only the old clock on the wall continues its tireless "click, click" sound.

Si Le lay on Zhou Yanjin's lap, clutching the half-eaten orange segment tightly in her hand, her big eyes blinking as if she sensed the subtle change in the atmosphere.

Hua Yun gently closed the ledger in her hand.

That thick, hardcover notebook records every step of Xishan Muyun's journey from nothing to something.

She raised her head, her gaze passing over the flickering candlelight, landing gently yet firmly on her younger brother sitting opposite her.

"Dad, Mom, and Xiao An."

She spoke again, breaking the brief silence.

"Now that the wedding date is set, after the wedding here, the children and I will go back to City A with Yan Jin."

Upon hearing this, Li Guifen paused in her work of sewing shoe soles.

Although I knew long ago that my daughter was going to get married and travel far away.

But when those words were actually spoken aloud, it still felt like something had ripped out of my heart, leaving me feeling empty.

Hua Shu puffed on his pipe, his expression obscured by the swirling smoke.

However, the embers in the pipe flickered, appearing somewhat hurried.

Hua Yun continued without pause.

She leaned forward slightly, placing her hands clasped on the table, adopting a posture as if she were discussing serious business.

"After I go to City A, I will definitely need someone to be fully responsible for the daily operation of the online store and the sheep farm."

"Dad and Grandpa are getting old and their legs aren't as strong as they used to be, so they can't overexert themselves."

"The slope on the other side of Xishan is steep, and I don't feel comfortable letting the elders climb it every day."

She paused, looking directly at the boy who still had a somewhat childish air about him.

"Now that Xiao An is back, I think he's the most suitable candidate."

Hua An was stunned for a moment.

He didn't expect his sister to be so direct.

In his original plan, with his sister marrying into a wealthy family, the business would most likely have to be sold or a professional manager hired.

After all, a family of Zhou's standing would never care about such a small amount of money from selling mutton and roasted mutton.

But not only did her sister not intend to throw it away, she entrusted it to her so solemnly.

A warm feeling of trust crept up my spine and into my heart.

Hua An straightened his back, instinctively wanting to express his opinion.

"Don't worry, sister."

He opened his mouth, his voice carrying a youthful spirit.

"As long as I'm home, this sheep farm and online store won't collapse. I'll definitely take good care of them for you."

He was sincere.

For the sake of this family, and for the hardships his sister has endured over the past six years, he is willing to be the donkey pulling the millstone.

however.

Hua Yun's next action, however, caused the bold words that were on the tip of his tongue to get stuck in his throat.

Hua Yun pulled out a printed document from the bottom of the stack of planning documents.

The paper was new and still had the distinctive smell of printer toner.

The bold, large characters in the title stood out starkly under the dim light—"Xishan Muyun Equity Distribution and Transfer Agreement".

"Therefore, I plan to divide the shares of the industries related to Xishan Muyun."

Hua Yun's voice remained calm, as if she were talking about something extremely ordinary.

"In the future, when Xiao An becomes the actual manager, he should also hold a corresponding share."

As she spoke, she slowly pushed the prepared proposal along the smooth octagonal table to the center of the table.

It stopped right under Hua'an's nose.

Hua An lowered his eyes subconsciously.

Just one glance.

Even if it's just a fleeting glance.

That striking number was like a heavy hammer blow that slammed into the top of his head.

Sixty percent.

Apart from the retirement shares left for their parents and the small portion of dividend rights retained by their sister.

This enormous industry is the empire that my sister has built up over the past six years, feeding and watering me bit by bit.

They actually want to transfer the entire majority of the profits to his name?

With a loud bang.

Hua An felt as if something had exploded in his head.

A surge of heat rushed to my head.

His face, which had been tanned dark from working, instantly turned a deep liver color.

Even the veins on his neck were bulging.

With a "whoosh" sound.

He suddenly stood up.

The movement was so large that the long bench behind him was knocked over with a loud bang.

The loud noise startled Si Le, who quickly shrank into Zhou Yanjin's arms.

"Sis! What do you mean by this?!"

Hua An's voice trembled as he pointed at the document, his fingers shaking as if he had seen some scalding hot snake or beast.

"I don't want to!"

"I came back to help, not to take a share of your inheritance!"

His chest heaved violently, and his eyes instantly reddened.

It was a complex emotion mixed with shame, resentment, and a loss of self-esteem.

In his simple, almost stubborn, beliefs.

My older sister had a child out of wedlock and raised three children on her own, while also having to start a business despite the gossip in the village.

Every penny and every sheep is the result of my sister's blood and sweat, earned with her life.

Now my sister has finally married into a good family.

He didn't expect to contribute much to his sister's dowry; he was already incapable of doing so.

How could he act like a vampire and seize the family business for himself before his sister left?

How is he supposed to face people after this?

How could the villagers criticize him behind his back?

"Just pay me a salary, even if it's only two thousand yuan a month!"

Hua An gritted his teeth, his voice almost squeezed out from between his teeth.

"But I don't want a single share of these!"

His reaction was intense and swift.

With a feeling of being insulted.

It was as if his sister had given him not mountains of gold and silver, but a basin of dirty water splashed in his face.

Hua Yun clearly hadn't expected her younger brother to react so strongly.

She paused, taken aback.

Looking at my younger brother's red eyes, my heart ached and softened.

She knew that although her younger brother was stubborn, he was the most resilient at heart.

"Xiao An, listen to me."

Hua Yun tried to ease the tense atmosphere, softening her tone slightly.

"This is not about dividing up family property, nor am I giving you charity."

"This is for long-term development."

"Even close brothers should keep clear accounts. Only by clarifying property rights can you have the confidence and the right to speak when managing things in the future..."

"I don't want any rights!"