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As soon as Tao'er spoke, almost everyone in the courtyard looked at her.

Liu Laogen squinted his somewhat cloudy yet shrewd eyes, scrutinizing his granddaughter, who was not very old but spoke and acted with unusual calmness and composure, with an incomprehensible gaze.

She is nothing like the eldest son and his wife in temperament.

The eldest son and his wife are both weak and cowardly, so how did they end up with such a rebellious personality?

She wouldn't let it go, and several times she embarrassed him, even daring to slap his elders in the family.

She had already made so many concessions today, but she just didn't want to compromise, and now she was saying she had a way to prevent them from suffering losses.

What does she mean? What is she up to?

Never mind, let's hear what she has to say for now.

"Peach Girl, what did you mean by what you just said?"

Tell Grandpa the details.

After thinking for a long time, Liu Laogen finally spoke.

"My lord, do you really believe what this wretched girl says?"

What good ideas could she possibly have?

Could she really be that kind?

I think she just wants to bring these people to live and eat at her house for free, and wants us to support them.

Wang said, enduring the pain in her body.

She didn't go back inside to apply the medicine because she was afraid the girl might do something naughty and trick the old man into making a mistake.

So she had to stay here until things were resolved before going back inside to apply the medicine.

That wretched girl named Qingge, we'll teach her a lesson when her fourth son comes back.

Thinking of this, her venomous gaze swept across Qingge's delicate face.

Qingge raised her chin and, when no one was looking, waved her fist at Wang Shi, but quickly put it down.

Wang was so angry that she gritted her teeth and couldn't help but shrink back. The pain in her body reminded her that she couldn't afford to provoke this brat.

"Shut up, don't say anything for now, let Peach Girl finish what she has to say."

Liu Laogen scolded his wife, his eyes clearly showing his impatience.

This old woman is getting more and more confused and stupid. She can't even cover up her bullying of the eldest son's family. Instead, she openly beat them so badly.

Two workers were injured, but thankfully it wasn't harvest season yet, otherwise there would be no one to do the work.

"Mother, please say less. Father is angry."

Liu Sanniu leaned closer to his mother and muttered something.

Wang pursed her lips and could only nod.

Liu Jiaojiao protested, "Dad, what's wrong with you today?"

You are the head of the household, how can you listen to that wretched girl?

What good ideas could a mere young girl like her possibly have?

I think she just doesn't want to spend any money!

Don't be fooled by her!

"Shut up, you too!"

Get out of here, you useless idiot who's good for nothing and good for making things worse!

Just as stupid as your mother!

Liu Laogen couldn't help but curse.

"Father, how could you scold me?"

You've never scolded me!

woo woo woo...

This brat hit me today, and instead of standing up for me, you're scolding me.

I don't want to live anymore...

Waaaaah…

Liu Jiaojiao was pampered at home growing up and had never suffered such grievances.

"Shut up! If you want to cry, go inside and cry. You're making so much noise!"

Liu Laogen, who was usually good-tempered towards his daughter, lost his temper for once.

Liu Jiaojiao looked at her father with fear, as if she didn't recognize him.

"Husband, can't we talk things out properly?"

Look how scared you've made Jiaojiao!"

Wang pulled her daughter aside with heartache and whispered words of comfort.

Tao patted her aching head. "It's so noisy, buzzing around."

Grandpa, I know you all dislike me for bringing three people back with me.

Our main branch of the family has suddenly gained four more mouths to feed, and you all complain that we'll need a lot of food.

I know my parents are injured and can't work, so they've become a burden in your eyes.

And none of you are willing to give us a room to sleep in.

Am I right?

Everyone remained silent, their faces showing some unease. After all, being told off to one's face was indeed a loss of face.

Liu Laogen was a little embarrassed. He coughed twice and said, "Tao girl, don't think like that. We didn't..."

"Grandpa, there's no need to hide it. I'm not blaming you or your uncles and aunts for saying all this."

I know that suddenly having a few more people to feed puts a lot of pressure on the family, so I can understand your requests.

And then there's the matter of where to live; nobody wants someone else living on their property.

I would be unhappy too if I were in their shoes, so I don't blame my third and fourth aunts.

Tao spoke slowly and deliberately.

Third Aunt Zhao immediately replied with a smile, "Tao'er is so sensible!"

"As expected, those who have seen the world have such broad-mindedness."

Fourth Aunt Wei forced a smile, "Tao'er is right, she's so understanding, she's hit the nail on the head."

"Good niece, you're so thoughtful. Don't take it to heart that your third uncle wasn't good at speaking before."

Liu Sanniu also chimed in.

Liu Jiaojiao looked suspicious: What is this brat up to?

Why did you suddenly change your mind?

Could it be that he's plotting something bad?

"You brat, stop beating around the bush and just say what you want to say!"

Wang couldn't help but interject again.

"Wang, why are you in such a hurry?"

I advise you to speak properly. Just because I have a good temper doesn't mean I, Qingge, have a good temper!

Tao'er's cold gaze swept over Wang Shi, who glanced at Qing Ge's chilling eyes and immediately fell silent.

"But the old man said that our eldest son's family should pay several hundred coins every month, but given our current situation, it's impossible for us to afford it."

Moreover, I don't want our main branch of the family to pay this money.

There's nowhere for us to stay here; we can't exactly sleep in a dark thatched hut.

Qingge and I can endure some hardship, but my Ayan and Huanhuan cannot.

They're still children!

"So what should we do?"

Everyone looked at her and asked at the same time, "What should we do then?"

Liu Laogen realized that this girl might have other ideas.

He then asked, "Little Peach, do you have some good idea?"

"Grandpa guessed right."

I have two ideas.

My first idea: Grandpa will separate our eldest branch of the family, and you won't have to worry about our food, including my parents' medical expenses, and my eldest and second eldest brothers' marriages.

Whether we, the eldest son's family, starve to death or eat coarse food, it doesn't matter, Grandpa, you don't need to worry about it.

Of course, once the family splits up, everyone lives their own life, and our eldest branch of the family will not participate in or bear any responsibility for anything on your side.

Even if my fourth uncle gets into high school, we won't be eager to come and benefit from his success.

After the family split up, my parents will still receive the holiday gifts they are entitled to, as well as the monthly allowances they are entitled to.

As soon as Tao'er finished speaking, Wang immediately shouted, "No, I don't agree to the division of the family!"

Now that the family has separated, who will do the farm work?

Who will chop the firewood for the house?

And where will the money for the fourth child's schooling come from?

Wang spoke too quickly, directly revealing her true thoughts.

Liu Laogen's cold gaze swept over his old wife, "Wang, shut up! What nonsense are you spouting!"