Chapter 128 - Chapter 128: Chapter 128: Lost in Thought (1/2)

Chapter 128: Chapter 128: Lost in Thought

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In the village, dividing property required the presence of the Village Chief to preside over the event, and it was best to invite a few reputable elders as well. Their collective witnessing could ensure a fairer division. Han Jincai had no intention of favoring any of his sons. He also sent the remaining three sons to invite people. Meanwhile, the daughters-in-law busied themselves with boiling water and preparing tea cakes as refreshments for the Village Chief and the other elders.

Mrs. Yang was disgruntled but could not object. She sat with a stern face, unwilling to speak to anyone. The other daughters-in-law did not want to incur Mrs. Yang’s wrath, so they diligently prepared the tea and tea cakes. Dividing the property had its advantages and disadvantages, but all things considered, the benefits outweighed the drawbacks. Therefore, aside from Mrs. Yang, the sisters-in-law generally felt quite cheerful.

Before long, the Village Chief and several village elders arrived. Under their witness, Han Jincai divided the family property into five portions—one for each of his four sons and one for the elderly couple. After the division, they would live with the Main House, so their share was assigned there. This was understandable to everyone, as it was a common practice in other family divisions as well. No one raised objections, and the process went smoothly.

Mrs. Wang felt dissatisfied that she had not obtained more, but given that the division was witnessed by all, even the Village Chief and the village elders had agreed to it, she chose to remain silent. She hoped to acquire more items later when the household effects were distributed, but with Mrs. Liu around, it was wishful thinking that she could gain any advantage.

The division was completed swiftly, and the household inside and out became a hubbub of activity. Everything had to be reorganized, and even the items not listed in the family separation documents had to be divided. However, a perfectly equal division was not possible; some items were singular or in pairs and couldn’t be split evenly into four. This caused disputes, primarily between Mrs. Liu and Mrs. Wang. Mrs. Yang usually sided with the Third House, so Mrs. Wang often couldn’t get the upper hand.

Like Mrs. Li, Su Wenyue accepted whatever she was given, even if it meant losing out a bit, without a word of complaint. She had already planned to arrange for a whole set of household items herself. After the allocation, Su Wenyue gave her portion to Mrs. Li. The people from the Second House were honest, and apart from the openly divided property, they received less than the Main and Third Houses. Su Wenyue’s gesture was just what they needed.

“Fourth younger sister-in-law, what are you doing? This isn’t right; these items were divided for you. I can’t take them,” Mrs. Li said, still not quite grasping why Su Wenyue would give their portion from the Second House to them. She repeatedly refused.

“Second sister-in-law, I’ve already had Xier arrange a set of household items for me. I don’t need these, and you can surely make use of them just after the division. If you don’t mind, please take them. They would only gather dust with me, but they’ll be of use to you.”

Su Wenyue was only willing to give them to Mrs. Li. If it were Mrs. Wang, Su Wenyue would rather throw or smash the items than let Mrs. Wang benefit. Even though they weren’t worth much, it was about feeling content. As for Mrs. Liu, despite appearing to get along well recently, Su Wenyue always knew there was no real sisterly relationship between them, and often she acted out of consideration for her big brother Han Hu.