Chapter 1940: Dividing the Family for a Better Life

Blood is thicker than water; this saying is all too appropriate right now.

Ever since the two little girls were held by their father, they became addicted, clinging to his arms and refusing to come down.

Basically, except when they need to nurse and look for their mother, they demand to be held by their father the rest of the time; if he doesn't hold them, they cry!

Zirui is miserable; at first, he was fresh and wouldn't let go, full of enthusiasm.

Basically, whenever he is home, he keeps his daughters in his arms, and even if his arms are sore and aching, he can't bear to put them down—a total daughter-slave.

But later, even when his arms were so tired he couldn't lift them and were aching terribly, the two little ones still refused to be put down; even if they were sleeping soundly, they would wake up the moment they were put down and immediately cry.

Yueyue, like a little adult, said to Sange: "You're in trouble. If you go on a long trip, what will the two of them do?"

Facts proved that these two children were just crying for Zirui to see; when he is not at home, they are still as obedient as before.

After Zirui returned, Shi Youxuan discussed it with her husband: "I want to divide the family, what do you think?"

Sheng Hanyu frowned slightly, clearly not very supportive.

Under normal circumstances, families like theirs pride themselves on having a large household and a thriving business, believing that having many people around leads to prosperity.

This was also the main reason why the Sheng Family Old Master back then, even knowing that his grandchildren were killing each other, still hoped for family harmony to bring success in all things.

If the family members were currently at odds or even engaged in infighting, he would immediately demand a division of the family; he wouldn't even need his wife to suggest it, he would separate everyone and divide the assets clearly.

But their family is rarely harmonious; not only are there no major conflicts, there aren't even any minor ones.

Such a family atmosphere is something many families envy but cannot attain; why divide the family?

Shi Youxuan told her husband the reason: "Right now, the whole family doesn't spend much time together, so there are no conflicts, but as time goes on and the grandchildren's generation grows up, it's inevitable that there will be various problems."

"Rather than waiting for problems to appear and cracks to form before solving them, it's better to divide the family now, while things are at their best."

"In the future, when everyone comes back and gathers together occasionally, wouldn't it be nice to still be harmonious and happy?"

This reason is certainly very sufficient, but Shi Youxuan has two more important reasons.

First, she always feels she owes Qi Shishi; this time, Shishi will not be moved out for now, and she wants to make some compensation to her and Zirui. Since everyone else is moving out, it will help her take better care of Shishi.

Second, Yueyue was originally the youngest in the family and has become accustomed to being spoiled by everyone; now that there are a few more sisters-in-law in the house, there are even more people spoiling her, and this cannot continue.

So Sheng Hanyu nodded in agreement: "Alright, I'll listen to you."

The next day after breakfast.

Shi Youxuan and Sheng Hanyu convened a family meeting to divide the family!

Everyone was not very willing.

Shi Ran was also called back; although she doesn't live here, she attended the family meeting today, clearly just to make an appearance and show her presence, and naturally, she didn't express an opinion.

As the eldest, Zichen spoke first: "Mom and Dad, everyone is living together happily, why do we need to divide the family? Is there something we haven't done well? Tell me, and we will change!"

Unknowingly, he changed "I" to "we."

Zichen has already treated Li Xueer as part of the family, especially after having a son!

Li Xueer held her husband's hand and echoed what he said: "Zichen is right, is there something we haven't done well? Please tell us, and I will change."

The other sons and daughters-in-law in the family also echoed the words of the eldest brother and sister-in-law.

Shi Youxuan smiled and said: "Silly children, where are your thoughts wandering? There is nothing you haven't done well, but the family is too big now; it is time to divide it."

"After we separate, we will still be one family; you can come back whenever you want."

"However, Shishi will not leave the house; she has a special status and will live with us for now, though in the future, she will also have to go out and live her own life."

Everyone expressed understanding and soon moved out.

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Zichen and Li Xueer's new home.

It was already twelve o'clock, and Zichen still hadn't finished work; Li Xueer opened the door for the Nth time to look outside, but there was still no sign of his car.

What is going on?

Zichen's phone is turned off, it's worrying to death.

She called the office, but no one answered the office phone, and the manager of Fenghuang Lou said the Chairman didn't go there at all today...

She didn't call the Sheng Family home, knowing that Zichen definitely wouldn't be there; if Zichen had gone back himself, even if he forgot, the family wouldn't have forgotten to call and tell her.

Where did he go?

She became increasingly unable to stay calm; although Zichen has many friends, he has never stayed out all night.

Even if he had something to do, he would call her in advance; he would never have his phone turned off.

Li Xueer really couldn't help it and called the Sheng Family home.

The servant said the Eldest Young Master hadn't returned at all.

Her guess was correct, which only made her more anxious.

The last glimmer of hope was extinguished; where could Zichen have gone?

Why hasn't he come back yet?

Could something bad have happened?

Li Xueer's mind was now filled with thoughts of bad things.

Although social security is very good now, the kidnapping of wealthy people can still happen; if Zichen were kidnapped, the amount of money lost wouldn't be the important thing—she was afraid the kidnappers would still kill the hostage after getting the money!

If something were to happen to Zichen, how would she and the child live in the future?

She didn't dare to think any further; if there were no Zichen in the future, she wouldn't want to live either, and the child... she couldn't care about that.

Grief welled up in Li Xueer's heart, and she was already streaming with tears without realizing it.

At this moment, the phone rang; she immediately grabbed it, but was disappointed when she saw the number on the screen.

It was her mother-in-law calling.

Shi Youxuan told Xue'er not to be anxious, as she had already sent people to look for him at his other office locations, and she would tell her first if there was any news.

Xue'er said apologetically: "Thank you, Mom, sorry to trouble you."

"You child, why are you being polite with me? There is no such thing as trouble between us. Alright, don't be anxious; I will tell you immediately if there is any news."

"Mm."

Li Xueer agreed and hung up the phone, though her heart skipped a beat.

Does Zichen have another office location?

The two of them have been married for a while, and even their child is half a year old, yet she never knew Zichen had another office location.

However, this small matter was quickly replaced by anxiety, and she did not think much more about it.

"Ring, ring..."

The phone's ringtone sounded again; this time, it was Zichen calling.

She happily answered the phone, and Zichen's voice came from the other side: "I'm sorry, my phone ran out of battery and turned off. I still have some things to handle, so I won't be coming home tonight. You should get some rest."

"You..."

Li Xue had just started to speak when the call was already disconnected, and the "beep-beep" of a busy signal came from the other end.