As for the large ancestral home in the provincial capital, it was jointly owned by both brothers. The estate was spacious, so the two families simply erected a dividing wall in the middle. Their relationship had always been harmonious, with frequent visits and shared meals in the front courtyard.  

Because of this, neighbors often praised the Qi brothers for their unity and the family’s peaceful, loving atmosphere.  

But now? Qi Han sneered inwardly. He was no longer the naive young man from his past life.  

“Your grandfather was really biased. They’re both his sons, so why did your uncle’s family get more? Didn’t your side of the family have any objections?”  

Hearing this, Qin Tianru couldn’t help but pout, feeling indignant on behalf of her partner’s family.  

Qi Han chuckled and explained, “Actually, my grandfather was a fair man. There was a reason for how he divided the assets.”  

“What reason?” Qin Tianru pressed curiously.  

Qi Han replied calmly, “Perhaps because my uncle was rather mediocre in skill. My grandfather worried that the eldest branch wouldn’t be able to sustain themselves, so he gave them a larger share of the inheritance.”  

“But in truth, my grandfather valued my father more. My father far surpassed my uncle in woodworking, especially in carving. He showed exceptional talent from a young age. The woodcarving shop was specifically set up for him.”  

“Though a woodcarving shop might not sound impressive—just a small store—the profits were actually huge. The money my uncle made from selling several pieces of furniture might not even match the earnings from a single carved ornament in our shop.”  

“So, our family never had any complaints about my grandfather’s distribution. Compared to relying on ancestral wealth, we believed that building our own fortune through hard work was more solid and reliable.”  

Hearing this, Qin Tianru gave a thumbs-up. “Your family has the right mindset.”  

People who thought like this were ambitious and driven, with values and spiritual fulfillment far beyond those who merely lived off their family’s wealth.  

Qi Han suddenly let out a cold laugh. “Unfortunately, some people just don’t appreciate fairness. They always think they’ve been shortchanged, never reflecting on their own shortcomings, and instead coveting what others have. Hah!”  

“Oh? From the sound of it, your uncle’s family has quite the story, huh?”  

Qin Tianru’s eyes sparkled with curiosity, her face alight with gossipy interest.  

Qi Han’s voice turned icy. “All the suffering my family endured in our past life was because of them. Their greed tore our family apart and cost us lives!”  

“What?!” Qin Tianru gasped in shock.  

She never imagined their schemes ran so deep. She had assumed it was just minor squabbles or business rivalries at worst.  

Having grown up in a loving and harmonious family, she was used to disagreements being resolved amicably.  

She had seen conflicts among families at their village, but at most, they were disputes over money—never something as extreme as taking lives over greed.  

Perhaps it was because she lived in a peaceful era, or maybe she had simply never been exposed to the darker side of human nature.  

But the idea of harming innocent lives for money was something she couldn’t even fathom.  

Seeing Qin Tianru’s disbelief, Qi Han smirked bitterly. “Hard to imagine, isn’t it? In our past life, my family was too trusting. It wasn’t until the very end that we saw their true colors…”  

His father was a man of loyalty and integrity, a man who kept his promises. That was precisely why, on his deathbed, his grandfather had specifically entrusted him with the task of supporting the eldest branch in the future.