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As soon as Tao'er and the others arrived at the gate of the house, they saw their second uncle's family, their second brother, and Qingge.

Tao'er immediately called out, "Second Uncle, Second Aunt, Second Brother, Xiuxiu, Shiliu, Qingge, are you all here?"

"Tiezhu, Taoya, you've come back just in time. Everything inside has been cleaned up. Our family will head back now."

We'll help you pack up all your things from over there this afternoon.

You've officially moved in today.

Liu Erniu said with a smile.

"Second Uncle, you don't need to go back for lunch. Just have lunch in our house. I've already bought all the groceries."

The village head will be here later, and I happen to have something to discuss with you all.

Tao'er spoke up.

"Peach Girl, there's no need for dinner. Let's go back to the old house to eat."

Liu Erniu shook his head.

"No, Uncle, if your whole family helps us here, the old man and the others won't give you a good look when you go back."

Listen to me, come eat with us today.

I bought a lot of things and I'm still waiting for your help!

It's obvious to anyone with a brain that even if the Wangs didn't say anything, they would be unhappy.

Upon hearing that they needed help, Liu Erniu quickly asked, "Tao Yatou, what else do you want us to do?"

Tao'er smiled and said, "I bought a lot of things, could you please help me carry them inside, Second Uncle?"

After saying that, he walked to the carport, lifted the curtain, and said, "Second Brother, you and Second Uncle should move these things into the yard first."

"Second Aunt, my two cousins, could you please help me move this rice, noodles, and meat to the kitchen? We'll cook together later."

"Qingge, take these fabrics and stuff to my room."

Tao'er gave a series of instructions.

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately got to work.

The old house on the other side.

Upon learning that his father had returned, Liu Tianbao quickly led his wife to the east room.

He entered the room like a lackey, fawningly pouring tea for the old man, "Dad, you've had a long day, please have some tea!"

"Father, this is top-quality tea that Silang brought back from the county town."

It was a gift from a close friend; he himself hasn't even brewed a single pot of it!

Wei also chimed in from the side.

Liu Laogen took the tea and gulped it down. Then he poured himself another cup and drank that one too.

Wei looked at her with disdain, thinking to herself that it was a waste of talent and resources.

Who drinks tea like that? It's such a waste of a good bag of tea leaves.

"Hmm, the tea is good, just a little bitter, but Fourth Brother's thoughtfulness makes me happy."

Wang quickly praised from the side, "Husband, this is the fourth son's filial piety, and it is also our blessing."

"From now on, we'll just enjoy the good life!"

Wei nudged Liu Tianbao's arm, signaling him with her eyes to speak quickly.

Liu Tianbao coughed twice, then asked, "Father, how did things go with you when you went to the county with the village head?"

"Did Peach Girl give you any money?"

"Here you go, twenty-three taels, not a penny less."

Liu Laogen glanced at the eldest son and his wife, and sure enough, they had come to ask about money.

Well, although the fourth son is a bit selfish, he is the most successful one in the family.

"Father, Fourth Brother, why is this Tao girl so quick to give money? Don't you find it strange?"

But where did she get so much money?

Didn't you say you didn't have any money?

Could it be that they're deliberately lying to us?

Wei said suspiciously.

"Whether she lied to us or not is no use now. The family division document has been formally issued, so whether she has money or not is none of our business."

Fourth brother, do your best in the exam. If you pass and become a scholar, our Liu family will be proud.

As for the eldest son's family that split off, you shouldn't provoke them.

Let's close the door and live our own little lives.

On his way back, Liu Laogen had already realized what had happened and knew that they had been tricked by that girl.

The reason why Tao Yatou paid this sum of money was actually to divide the family property.

If it weren't for the fact that the fourth son needed money, he wouldn't have agreed to divide the family property at this time.

"Even though we've separated the family, we're still that brat's grandparents. It's only right that she's filial to us."

"If that brat really has money, can we ask her for some?"

Wang said with a greedy look, her shrewd and mean eyes shining.

"What kind of trouble are you trying to cause now? Haven't you made enough of a fool of yourself these past few days?"

That girl, Tao, probably lived in a wealthy family and knows far more than the rest of us.

She's very cunning!

You think she's a stupid girl like Jiaojiao?

Liu Laogen glared at his wife.

"Husband, what nonsense are you talking about!"

"Our daughter Jiaojiao isn't stupid at all; she's just simple-minded, unlike that cunning girl who's so shrewd. She's like a lotus root in the river."

When Wang heard Liu Laogen say that her daughter was stupid, she immediately became unhappy and raised her voice several decibels.

How could her daughter be stupid!

"I'm too lazy to talk to you, but I'm warning you, now that the boss has separated, you should stay away from his family, especially that girl Tao."

Otherwise, you'll be the one who suffers in the end.

If you cause any more trouble, I won't be able to help you.

Liu Laogen's tone was stern, and Wang could only grunt, "I understand!"

"Dad, don't be angry with Mom. She's just feeling sorry for Aunt."

You know perfectly well that she dotes on her younger sister-in-law the most.

Seeing that the old man looked unwell, Madam Wei immediately offered some words of comfort.

"Forget it, I'm too lazy to talk to her anymore."

Fourth brother, I'll keep these twenty-three taels of silver with you for now. I'll give them to you when you return to the county town, once the second and third brothers have sent their silver over.

You two should go back inside first!

Liu Laogen waved his hand and said.

Liu Tianbao and his wife exchanged a glance, and Liu Tianbao immediately nodded and said, "Dad, we'll do whatever you say."

But when will my second and third brothers give me the money from those two sides?

I need to rush back to discuss the exam questions with my classmates so I can have a better chance of passing!

He didn't want to stay in this godforsaken village for even a quarter of an hour.

"Father knows. Didn't he say it would be within three days?"

You don't need to worry about that, just focus on your studies!

Our Liu family is counting on you to bring honor to our ancestors.

Liu Laogen sighed, wondering if his fourth son would pass the exam this time.

If he doesn't pass the exam, his second and third brothers probably won't be willing to support his studies anymore.

If they fail the exam again, who knows how the villagers will laugh at the Liu family!

"Dad, don't worry, I will definitely do well on the exam this time. The last few times I failed because I didn't have the right mindset."

"Once our son passes the exam and becomes an official, he'll take you and your mother to the city to enjoy a comfortable life. Then you won't have to stay in this village to toil in the fields anymore."

Liu Tianbao assured him.

"Good, fourth brother, with your words, it's not in vain that your father has put in the effort of the whole family to support you."

You should go back inside!

I'm taking a break.

Liu Laogen nodded with satisfaction.

Liu Tianbao and his wife agreed and then turned and left the east room.