Returning wealthy individuals develop their hometowns and become rich in the 1980s

After hanging up the phone, Chen Lianxiang went to the next room. Zeng Xia, Zhang Yi, and Elena were discussing things after they went to Huadu. As they were talking, Chen Lianxiang came in. "Sister-in-law, my brother just called and said he wants you to go back to the old house."

"What's wrong?" Zeng Xia put down the documents in her hand and looked at Chen Lianxiang with a puzzled expression. "Did something happen at home?"

"My brother said on the phone that Grandma wants to divide the family property, and that you should go back quickly," Chen Lianxiang said anxiously. "Why does the family have to divide the property all of a sudden?"

"Auntie, you should go back quickly. I'll have someone go to Huadu with Elena first. You can go later when you're done with your work. Auntie, you can come back with me. I'll call Adong later and ask him to go to the old house as well." Zhang Yi had no choice but to cancel Chen Lianxiang and Zeng Xia's plans to go to Huadu.

"Alright, let's go quickly then," Zeng Xia picked up her handbag from the sofa, took out her car keys, and hurried out of the meeting room.

Chen Zaixing walked to the alley outside his maternal uncle Huang Tairen's house. Before he could even go in, his aunt was carrying a winnowing basket to feed the chickens. When she saw Chen Zaixing, she smiled and called out to her, "Auntie." Huang Heshi then asked with a smile, "Fifth brother, what brings you here? Come in and sit down. Your maternal uncle went to the fields this morning."

"Auntie, then I won't go in. I came to call my eldest uncle to my house. My grandma wants to divide the family property among the five of us brothers. Since my eldest uncle has gone to the fields, I can go there to call him." With that, Chen Zaixing turned to leave.

Huang Heshi immediately frowned, stepped forward and grabbed Chen Zaixing's arm, asking, "What's going on? Why is your grandmother going to divide the family property among you brothers? Did something happen?"

Chen Zaixing quietly told his aunt about what happened that morning at the alley entrance. Huang He sighed, "That third son's wife is really a troublemaker. She's just like your aunt. They can't keep their mouths shut. I was wondering why your grandma wanted to divide the family property among you five brothers for no reason. So that's why."

As the two were talking, the door of a house next door opened. Chen Zaixing looked and called out, "Second Aunt." Huang Tianshi, upon seeing Chen Zaixing, warmly invited him to her house for tea. Chen Zaixing hurriedly waved his hand, "No, Second Aunt, I have something to do. I'll be going now."

"What's the rush? Come in and have a cup of tea before you leave. Your cousin Zhili is having tea at home right now," Huang Tianshi invited again. Chen Zaixing waved his hand, "I'm leaving now, Auntie. I'll come over another day."

Huang Tianshi inquired with Huang Heshi about the reason for Chen Zaixing's visit. Huang Heshi did not hide anything, mainly because there was nothing to hide. The brothers had grown up and become successful, and since the house was too small, they always had various reasons to divide the family property.

When Huang Tianshi returned home, her eldest son, Huang Zhili, was sitting with his legs crossed, drinking tea. Seeing his mother return, he asked, "Mother, who were you talking to outside just now?"

"Your fifth cousin, Zaixing," Huang Tianshi said, sitting down and picking up her teacup to drink. Huang Zhili, hearing that his fifth cousin had arrived, perked up. "Mother, my fifth brother is here! Why don't you invite him in for a cup of tea before he leaves? Where is he? Has he left yet?"

"Go away! You stay at home all day drinking tea with your legs up, and you don't even go to the fields to help your father. You're so lazy!" Huang Tianshi started nagging her eldest son again.

Ignoring his mother's words, Huang Zhili asked, "Fifth Brother, is there something you need?"

"Come to your uncle's house. She says that his grandmother wants to divide the family property among the five brothers, and she wants your uncle to preside over the process."

"Divide the family property!" Huang Zhili's eyes darted around, and he got up to run outside. Seeing her son's hasty departure, Huang Tianshi called out, "Where are you going?"

"Go call my dad! My aunt's family is splitting up their property. My uncle can go, so my dad has to go too!" Huang Zhili actually wanted to go as well. He was curious because everyone said his uncle's family had prospered, and he wanted to see for himself what good things his uncle would get when splitting up their property.

Huang Zhili saw Chen Zaixing in the field. Chen Zaixing was walking back with his uncle Huang Tairen. Huang Zhili shouted, "Brother, are you dividing the family property today? I'll ask my dad to come with me. He'll back you up and make sure you don't suffer any losses."

"What nonsense are you spouting?" Huang Tairen, having just accepted the cigarette offered by Chen Zaixing, angrily shouted at his nephew Huang Zhili, "When the maternal uncle and paternal uncle divide the family property, everyone is treated equally. Are you stupid, you brat? Go home!"

Huang Zhili was unaware that he had said something wrong. When his uncle Huang Tairen started scolding him, he was about to retort when Chen Zaixing waved his hand and said to Huang Tairen, "Uncle, forget it. Let's go to my house first. My grandma is waiting for you."

"Fine," Huang Tairen glared at Huang Zhili, pointing at him, "I'll deal with you when I get back!"

Huang Zhili snorted coldly. He thought his uncle was in a hurry to go to his aunt's house to curry favor and was afraid that his father would take away his favor. Huang Zhili didn't even have time to roll up his trouser legs before running towards his father, who was still wielding a hoe, through the mud.

"Dad, get up quickly! We need to go to Uncle's house. They're dividing the family property today, you have to go!"

Wearing a straw hat, Huang Taiyi looked up at his lazy eldest son. "Is the sun rising in the west today? He's actually willing to go to the fields and get muddy!" he thought. "Your aunt's family is dividing the property; your uncle can go. What would I do there?"

"You're also my cousins' second uncle, why can't you go?" Huang Zhili hurriedly said, "Dad, hurry up and go to my uncle's house to see if you can help my fifth cousin get a bigger share, so I can find an opportunity to have him arrange for me to be a foreman at the construction site. Dad, please hurry!"

Upon hearing his eldest son's words, Huang Taiyi became so angry that he reached into the field, scooped up a handful of mud, and threw it at his eldest son, Huang Zhili, who was still jumping up and down on the bank. The mud landed squarely on Huang Zhili's face.

"Dad, are you crazy? Why are you smearing mud on me?!"

"You little brat, can you even speak like a human being? You want me to give your fifth cousin a bigger share? You're ruining my reputation in the village!"

"Don't you dare go, or I'll fucking bury you in this field with a hoe!" Huang Taiyi said, raising his hoe to hit Huang Zhili, who was still on the edge of the field. Huang Zhili was so scared that he turned and ran away, but he slipped and fell into the ditch next to him, his pants covered in mud.

"Damn it, how did I end up with such a stupid son like you? Wait till I'm done with this, I'll see how I deal with you when I get home!" Huang Taiyi, still standing in the field, cursed at Huang Zhili, who was stumbling and running towards the main road.

Huang Zhili, who had run ashore, shook his mud-covered pants and looked miserable. "My old man has gone mad. How am I supposed to go to my aunt's house like this?"

A horn sounded behind him. Huang Zhili turned around and saw Zeng Xia driving a light blue car with Chen Lianxiang in the passenger seat. She sped past Huang Zhili and stepped on the gas.