Chapter 11

After discussion, the old couple had already drafted a preliminary agreement on separation of property.

After receiving the agreement, Patriarch Song read it out in public:

“The Song family’s house and land were divided equally into three parts. The first and second wives each had one part, and the old couple got one part.”

After hearing this, everyone present nodded and thought it was reasonable, without saying anything.

However, the following content made even the knowledgeable Chief Song open his eyes wide in shock!

Patriarch Song seemed incredulous, and even rubbed the corners of his eyes, adjusting the paper to a brightly lit place for a closer look.

The entrance was crowded with people watching the fun, and the atmosphere gradually began to get lively.

“Oh my God!”

“Even Patriarch Song, who is so knowledgeable, is actually shocked? It seems that the Song family’s wealth is extraordinary!”

The lively discussions of the onlookers reached the ears of everyone in the hall. Old Mrs. Song finally became unable to sit still and her face became awkward.

Old Mrs. Song curled her lips and rolled her eyes.

Unexpectedly, when he looked up, he ran head-on into the Song clan leader.

The Song clan leader was so angry that his temples were throbbing. He glared at Old Lady Song and said, “In my opinion, this family is not worth sharing!”

“You guys, just keep fooling each other!”

Patriarch Song threw the agreement on the table and was about to leave.

The other people present were stunned by the sudden anger of Patriarch Song.

“What’s going on?” the village chief frowned.

The village chief rarely makes decisions. Most of the time, he treats everyone equally and gives them both fifty lashes.

But in this situation, he couldn’t ignore it anymore, so he immediately stood up and picked up the agreement on the table.

Seeing this, Song Yinsheng quickly stood up and stopped the Song clan leader.

“Uncle, calm down first!”

“You have seen the situation of my family. Today, this family must be divided. Uncle, you are highly respected, so I need you to stay and be a witness.”

Patriarch Song suppressed his anger and looked at his nephews and nieces in front of him with sympathy, wanting to say something but stopping himself.

Finally, he simply threw up his sleeves and said, “Humph! It’s really like the top beam is crooked and the bottom beam is crooked!”

No one inside or outside the hall dared to say a word and just waited quietly for what would happen next.

The village chief stood in the first place. After reading the contents of the agreement, his face turned pale and blue. In the end, he could only look at Song Tieniu and his wife helplessly.

“Or, let’s just divide this family up here!” The village chief sighed and said with a wry smile, “Forget about the rest.”

After hearing this, Song Qingwan suddenly looked up, her eyes full of disbelief.

Jiang Chunlan’s lips trembled with anger. “W-what?”

In the yard, the villagers also began to discuss, “What’s going on?”

“Why did this family only get half? What happened next?”

Jiang Chunlan was so angry she almost went crazy. “Why were they only dividing the house and land? Where’s the family money? And the various grains, meats, and cloth coupons? Why weren’t they also divided?”

Xu Xiulian from the eldest wife’s house could no longer sit still. She stood up and joined Jiang Chunlan in the same front. “That’s right! Since we’re going to split up, let’s do it completely!”

“Dad, Mom! Are you planning to hide all the money and leave it to your sister-in-law as a dowry? That’s not possible!”

“Don’t even mention that my brother Bin will be getting married in a few years. Even Zhaodi is about to hire someone.”

“This home belongs to everyone, and we must treat everyone equally!”

The village chief was caught between the three women of the Song family and was in a dilemma, so he simply stepped aside.

“Old sister-in-law, you should explain the situation in your family yourself!”

Old Mrs. Song never expected that her two daughters-in-law would dare to make trouble with her in front of so many people in the village. She immediately became extremely ruthless!

“Okay, since you want to split up, then split up completely!”

“No grain, meat, or cloth coupons. But we still have 900 yuan in our household accounts!”

“Since you all want to split up the family business and treat everyone equally, then each family should contribute another 300 yuan!”

After saying that, Old Mrs. Song tremblingly took out three IOUs from her pocket and put them on the high table next to her.

The two brothers, Song Jinsheng and Song Yinsheng, widened their eyes at the same time, “Mom, are you kidding us?”

Song Jinsheng rushed over, picked up the IOU on the table, and read it carefully over and over again.

Old Mrs. Song felt a little guilty when she saw her two sons looking like they were about to eat someone.

But things have developed to this point and she can no longer regret it.

“Humph, you guys don’t manage the household, so you don’t know how expensive firewood, rice, oil, and salt are!”

“Before, I was afraid that you would worry. Life is too stressful, so I didn’t dare to tell you.”

“You two brothers got married, a few children were born, your family had headaches and fevers, and your father smoked and drank. Which one of these didn’t cost money?”

“The remaining amount was borrowed from the uncles in the neighboring village! Debts should be paid back, and sons should repay their fathers’ debts. It’s only natural!”

“What’s more, all this money has been spent on your second wife over the years.”

After hearing what Old Lady Song said, Jiang Chunlan staggered and almost fainted.

Fortunately, Song Qingwan was quick to help her mother sit down in time, “Mom, don’t worry, sit down first!”

Song Qingwan rubbed her mother’s knuckles while patting her back to help her breathe more smoothly.

On the other side, brother Song Zhen had to forcibly pull his father Song Yinsheng to barely control the situation.

“Oh my, this is what Old Lady Song did! What kind of thing is this?”

Not to mention the clan leader and the village chief, even the neighbors nearby couldn’t stand it anymore.

Seeing her mother so angry, Song Qingwan felt a pain in her heart.

She didn’t necessarily want to fight for the few hundred yuan in division of the family property as a dowry, but she felt it was not worth it for her parents to have to deal with such grandparents.

No, she has to think of a way!

Suddenly, Song Qingwan noticed out of the corner of her eye that Song Zhaodi, who was not far away, had her eyes rolling around and was looking towards Old Lady Song’s room from time to time.

Seeing the other person’s confident look, she guessed that Song Zhaodi must know where Old Lady Song’s small treasury was hidden!

Now, in front of so many people, if we can directly find out the treasury of Old Lady Song, then not only the problem of the 300 yuan external account can be easily solved.

Naturally, the second wife will not be short of her share.

“Mom, I have a solution!” Song Qingwan leaned close to Jiang Chunlan’s ear and whispered.

Jiang Chunlan was so angry just now that she almost couldn’t breathe, but after hearing what her daughter said, she felt much better instantly.

“What method?”

Song Qingwan winked at her mother and said, “Watch me!”

After she helped Jiang Chunlan sit steadily, she took the initiative to stand in front of the crowd.

Song Qingwan walked straight up to the head of the Song clan, bowed deeply, and the scene instantly became quiet.

“Uncle, our family has no debts. Grandma has money, lots of money!”

Patriarch Song looked at the little girl in front of him, what a pity!

This girl is a famous symbol in the tribe. Everyone thinks she has a “bright future”, so how could she do such a stupid thing!

The Song clan leader couldn’t bear to blame her, and said in a deep voice: “Words are not enough, can you provide any evidence?”

Seeing this, Song Zhen, who was standing next to him, quickly stepped forward to protect his sister and respectfully said to the clan leader, “Old uncle, I can testify.”

“Since I started working, I’ve handed over all my monthly salary to my grandmother. Adding it all up, it’s at least over 400 yuan.”

“Not to mention, my uncle, aunt, dad, and mom are all hardworking.”

“In spring and summer, I pick wild vegetables. In autumn and winter, I collect firewood to make charcoal. After exchanging it for money, I never dare to hide it. My family has always been frugal, so it’s impossible for us to owe money!”

Patriarch Song looked at the outstanding children of the second branch of the Song family with admiration in his eyes.

He has lived for so many years, what ugly things has he not seen?

“The key is that you must have evidence!” Patriarch Song repeated again.

Song Qingwan glanced at Song Zhaodi out of the corner of her eye. The other party was obviously eager to try, and she felt more confident about her chances of winning.

“Uncle, if we can find enough savings and banknotes at home, can we prove that our family has no foreign debts?”

The Song clan leader was stunned for a moment, then glanced at Song Qingwan with appreciation, stroked his beard, and nodded slightly, “Well, that’s natural.”

As soon as these words were spoken, Song Zhaodi stood up suddenly.

Then he stared at the abnormally red and swollen face and said incoherently, “I know!”

“Uncle, I know where my grandma’s money box is hidden!”