Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 354

Chapter 354: Chapter 269: Separation (Part 2)

Mr. Zhang explained: "This isn’t even a thousand here. They’re mostly small bills, it just looks like a lot. Our family earns quite a bit from work points each year. Over the years, without any big expenses, we’ve slowly saved up."

The Zhang Clan Leader wasn’t interested in probing into others’ privacy, and asked: "How much do you plan to keep?"

Mr. Zhang had already made up his mind, and said: "Two hundred per share, four shares make eight hundred, the rest goes to the kids’ mother. Alright, now we really should talk about care." After speaking, he laughed first.

The Old Captain hurriedly stopped him, "The division hasn’t even been sorted out properly yet. There’s also the courtyard, the family furniture, the pigs, chickens, ducks, and household items that all need to be divided up."

Mr. Zhang patted his own forehead and laughed heartily, "I’ve already spoken privately with them and have now forgotten. This courtyard goes to the eldest, the two courtyards next door have already been divided. I’ll give each family a set of dishes and chopsticks, and come spring, each family gets ten chicks. We’ll divide the grain per person. They can move everything from their rooms. The remaining pig in the house will be for them to keep warm. No more chickens or ducks. Uncle, have a look if there’s anything missed? If things are divided, then I’ll proceed with the care arrangements."

The Old Captain looked towards the clan leader and others, saw them shaking their heads, and said: "There’s nothing left to divide. Your division is really simple. You have three good sons, not being fussy is great. Dividing a family is most feared when people argue over even a single bowl."

Mr. Zhang smiled and continued: "According to the rules, we’ll follow the eldest. If we want to see one of you, we’ll stay at your place for a few days. Regardless of where you are, whether we visit or not, you must prepare a room for both of us."

Zhang Guoqing quickly said: "Second brother and I have discussed it. You and mom can live with whomever you want, you don’t have to only follow big brother, dad and mom aren’t just for big brother alone."

Zhang Guoqiang added: "That’s the idea. Do you and mom really plan to only care for big brother, ignoring us two? There’s no need to talk about care fees or anything. Xiao Wu and I have privately discussed it; he’ll provide the money, and I’ll provide the grain. We’ll handle it together."

Mr. Zhang shook his head, "It can’t be done like this. The division has to be clearly written. Otherwise, what’s the point of dividing? Apart from what’s on paper, you can decide yourselves afterwards."

All the middlemen present rolled their eyes at him—you want a clearly written division? In terms of division, Zhang the Second is the least clear. It’s only because the sons and daughters-in-law are filial and accommodating to him. Who wouldn’t divide up dozens of chickens?

Mr. Zhang smiled at everyone and explained: "We’ve all discussed it before. Before moving, the kids’ mother was in charge of the house, so the detailed things can’t be clearly divided. We’ll only assess it once they’ve moved out."

The Clan Leader nodded, having no other opinions, as long as their family feels good about it. He laid out the paper and began preparing to write the division document.

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