Chapter 1075: With These Words Spoken, the Family Split Was Complete

Fu's father glanced displeasedly at his second daughter-in-law: "I don't care how other families do it; Xiao Wan is also my wife's and my child, so she must have a share of what my wife and I own. These things belong to my wife and me; no one else has the right to interfere."

Hao Yanhong was about to say something else when Fu Yanwei silenced her in a low voice: "This is the Fu family, not your Hao family. If you make a scene again, go back to your maiden home. I don't mind replacing Jinze's mother."

Hao Yanhong was frightened by these words; her face instantly turned pale.

Fu Yanwei simply felt it was too shameful. His brothers dared not voice any objections, so she was the one who stood out.

Didn't she see that the eldest sister-in-law and the two younger sisters-in-law were silent? It was truly a shameful spectacle.

He knew his father's temperament better than anyone. Once a decision was made, there was no room for change. Jumping out now to challenge him was purely the behavior of a clown.

The reason Fu's father did not divide the houses during the family split was twofold: first, there was a precedent; second, he feared Engineer Jiao might move in next and cause further trouble.

The so-called precedent involved a colleague of his who had divided the house among his sons during a family split. As a result, the daughters-in-law clashed, and one of his sons was a henpecked husband. Without his consent, the son secretly sold the house allocated to them, allowing outsiders to move into their courtyard, nearly sending him to his grave.

He had to buy the house back at more than double the price. Thus, the sons could live in the houses, but ownership could not be transferred yet. After he and his wife passed away, they could do as they pleased.

As for the fear of Engineer Jiao moving in and causing trouble, it was naturally because he worried the daughters-in-law might cause trouble for no reason. The family split was meant to bring peace; he did not want to spend his days quarreling with his sons and daughters-in-law.

Therefore, he must have absolute authority over the house to ensure the peace and comfort of Engineer Jiao's family, so that their new production line could be completed as quickly as possible.

Seeing that his younger brother's mind was made up, Fu's eldest brother did not wish to undermine him in front of his nephews and nieces-in-law.

Fu's mother had already separated the money in the box into bundles of one thousand each beforehand. Fu's father took them out and pushed them toward them: "You are all married now, so my wife and I consider our task completed. As for your younger sister, when she marries, I will prepare a dowry chest and wedding gifts for her just as I have for you. As for you, it depends on your own intentions; I do not force you."

Fu Yanming looked at the money being handed over: "Mom, Dad, since we are splitting the family, let us also discuss future care for the elderly now. Fortunately, Uncle and Aunt are here."

Fu Yan Cheng also chimed in: "Eldest Brother is right. It is better to put these matters out in the open."

His words were directed at his second brother, after all, since Second Sister-in-law was someone who could not distinguish right from wrong.

Fu Yanhong, who was naturally good at scheming, having already fallen a step behind, quickly followed up: "Yes, yes, yes. Putting it out in the open ensures everyone knows where they stand."

Fu's father and Fu's mother exchanged a glance, then said: "My wife and I have jobs and will receive pensions in the future, so you do not need to provide for our old age. However, should we fall ill in the future, you will naturally need to provide care. You should do this according to your conscience; there is no need to spell out specific details."

Fu's eldest brother spoke up then: "Your father is right. He raised you when you were young; you must care for him when he is old. Filial piety that comes from the heart and filial piety bound by rules are two different things. Your parents have pensions, so they will not shortchange you."

Those words were spoken with artistry; anyone could understand their literal meaning.

Even the brainless Hao Yanhong did not cause any more trouble after this.

Seeing that no one spoke again, Fu's father continued: "I give you one week to find a house."

With these words spoken, the family split was considered complete.