The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 853 - 822: First, Get Past the Elders

Chapter 853: Chapter 822: First, Get Past the Elders

Although feeling somewhat melancholic, Old Madam Huo had always been open-minded. Furthermore, with Old Master Huo by her side, who was even more unconcerned about minor matters, persuading her to let go completely.

The great-grandson was already quite grown up, and if they stayed together, conflicts were bound to arise. Instead of causing an unbridgeable rift by living together, it was better to split the family while relations were still amicable, without damaging the familial love.

"Grandmother, Yingjie and I will often bring the children over to pay our respects and show our filial piety," He Tiantian said with a smile, timely adding to show the younger generation’s respect.

"Good, all good children," Old Madam Huo said. "By the way, Tiantian, since your aunt and Huanhuan aren’t here, I wanted to ask about the shareholding situation in the shop. I’ve learned from Huanhuan that you’re planning to give Huanhuan one-tenth, and I guess it’s the same for your aunt?"

"Yes, grandmother, that’s what I’m planning," He Tiantian said lightly with a laugh. "Grandmother, is that not reasonable?"

"It’s not that it’s unreasonable," Old Madam Huo shook her head. "As for how many shares, that’s for you to discuss among yourselves. I won’t interfere; the flesh of my palms and the back of my hands are all flesh. I can’t strip one branch to subsidize another. I just want to say that clear accounts make close brothers; write down some agreements in black and white beforehand. It might look a bit ugly on the surface at first, but it will reduce conflicts later."

Jiang Lifang finally felt relieved when she heard her mother-in-law say this. She wasn’t afraid of Song Chunli, but the involvement of the elders asking for more shares would upset her, causing her anger and disputes, and still not result in any benefits.

"Mom, that’s what we think too," Jiang Lifang said. "Tiantian, didn’t you draft a document before? Bring it out for your grandmother to see, and let her give some advice too."

The main purpose of today’s visit was to get through this hurdle with her mother-in-law, to let her review the terms, and if the Old Madam had no objections, Song Chunli was not a concern.

"Sure!" Old Madam Huo said, picking up her reading glasses from the side. "Come, let me have a look."

He Tiantian brought it out and presented the contract with both hands to Old Madam Huo.

Old Madam Huo read it carefully from top to bottom, her expression growing more and more serious, which made her inwardly alarmed.

Alas, such a pity; both the shrewd ones ended up in the second branch.

Jiang Lifang was naturally astute, handled matters generously, took care of the big picture, and did not stoop to petty calculations with Song Chunli. In ancient times, she would have been an excellent candidate for the matriarch of a great family.

Unexpectedly, He Tiantian was also meticulous, capable of drafting such a document.

The first branch agreed that in the future, it would have all two-tenths of the profits from Yanjing Sanfeng Bridge, and nothing else. However, it was these two-tenths that the second branch would not give to the first branch if they were not brothers.

One should know contentment and not be excessively greedy.

Old Madam Huo could see it clearly, but Song Chunli might not.

"Hmm, very good, let’s follow what’s written here," Old Madam Huo said. "By the way, it doesn’t specify how much your aunt and Huanhuan need to contribute; it’s best to write that down too."

"Actually, I originally didn’t want my sister-in-law, the aunt, to contribute money. After all, we’re one family, and it wouldn’t be right for the second branch to make a fortune while the first branch just watches," He Tiantian said with a smile. "I discussed this with Dad and Mom, and they disagreed with doing it this way, not because of the money, but because my brother and uncle are officials. When it comes to money affairs, even between brothers, it’s necessary to settle the accounts clearly to avoid future troubles over minor issues."

"Right, that’s exactly it," Old Madam Huo said. "That’s one reason, and I’ll add another; if you get something from someone without spending a dime, it’s not good to form such a habit. As the saying goes, a small kindness earns gratitude, a great one breeds resentment. Giving too much does not necessarily make people very grateful."

He Tiantian felt like applauding her grandmother. No wonder Mom always showed such respect towards Grandmother, daring not to show the slightest disrespect.

"Grandmother is right, Tiantian has learned her lesson," He Tiantian said. "I’ll discuss it with Yingjie, and for the last share, charge my sister-in-law and aunt forty thousand each, making a total of eighty thousand for the two of them. If they don’t have it, I will lend it to them first."

Indeed, as Zhao Huanhuan had said, Old Madam Huo nodded and said, "Okay, these eighty thousand yuan, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law can scrape together. When the time comes, let them take a twenty percent share of the profits."

"Mom, you know the temper of my big sister-in-law. What if she refuses and asks for more shares?" Jiang Lifang knew Song Chunli well enough to bring this up directly, as her big sister-in-law would likely do such a thing.

Speaking of which, Jiang Lifang understood Song Chunli, but Old Madam Huo understood her even better.

Old Madam Huo smiled and said, "If she doesn’t agree, I will talk to her. Looking at the investment amount here, five million, and they only contribute eighty thousand to get a twenty percent share is already quite a lot; it’s actually to their advantage. If they still think that’s too little after gaining an advantage, then there’s no need to continue."

"Then I’ll listen to you," Jiang Lifang said, knowing that as long as her mother-in-law had a clear mind, her sister-in-law couldn’t cause any trouble.

At noon, alongside her parents-in-law, Jiang Lifang and He Tiantian ate lunch and only went back in the afternoon.

The day after tomorrow is the weekend, and Jiang Lifang was planning to invite guests to her home to celebrate the new house.

"Tiantian, tomorrow I’ll take you to visit your maternal grandmother and grandfather," Jiang Lifang said. Since it was a housewarming celebration, they couldn’t just invite the Huo family; they also had to invite the Jiang family members.

As for He Tiantian’s maternal family, they were all abroad.

But it wasn’t as if there was no one at all; there were still Qi Xiaoyan, Niu Dajun’s family!

Huashan counts as half too.

"Sure," He Tiantian said. "Tomorrow, when we visit relatives together, it’ll be good for the children to get out and recognize their family members."

Jiang Lifang was very happy to see her daughter-in-law close to her maternal family and said, "Yes, relatives need to keep in touch to stay close. I’ll be living out of town in the future and won’t be able to visit my parents often, which makes me uneasy. Tiantian, since you and Yingjie are in Yanjing, make time to visit them, consider it a favor for me."

"Mom, I will," He Tiantian promised. It was just about buying some gifts and visiting. Besides, she quite liked her cousin Wenwen.

The next day, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law took the two children to visit their parents.

The Jiang family was very happy to see Jiang Lifang and warmly welcomed them.

Jiang Wenwen took He Tiantian and the kids to her room, leaving the grandmother and aunt to talk.

"Mom, I want to tell you, we’ve moved out of the Huo family’s house and into our newly bought house. You, Dad, and eldest brother’s family should all come over for dinner tomorrow, since it’s a day off," Jiang Lifang said, finally being able to host her maternal family as she wished.

Old Madam Jiang smiled and said, "Good, it’s good to move out. Sooner or later, you’ll come back here; it’s never good to keep squeezing in the old Huo family house. Better to move out early to avoid difficulties later."

"Yes, indeed," Jiang Lifang said. "Our new house is very big, and mom can come to stay with us there in the future."

"Heh, sure," Old Madam Jiang said, "You’ve always been shrewd and fortunate, living such a good life now, your father and I can rest easy."

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