Transmigration: From Dragon Princess To Pampered Granddaughter
Chapter 304 - 305: We Won’t Separate 3

Chapter 304: Chapter 305: We Won’t Separate 3

Only Ma Xiulian was calm, hugging the warmth-giving baby granddaughter even closer, as if she were a little furnace.

After a moment of silence, Chen Jianguo was the first to oppose: "I’m the eldest, it’s my responsibility to take care of my parents in their old age, Guibao will also live with us."

Which parents of any families around here do not live with their eldest child’s family?

Zhao Mei, sitting by the side, agreed, nodding along—this had been the way passed down from older generations.

As for having an extra niece, she didn’t mind it a bit.

Never mind that her niece was financially dependent on their fourth brother’s money, even if they had to take care of her for a few years, it wasn’t a problem.

Erni, however, was displeased—why should her family waste resources to take care of that brat?!

Ma Xiulian waved her hand, "Let’s wait until the fourth comes back with a wife before we discuss who’s taking care of us in our old age."

In fact, she and her husband had initially thought of being cared for by their eldest son’s family, as the eldest couple were both diligent and honest; living with them would have been more comfortable.

But then Guibao entered the picture, altering their plans—they couldn’t just live with their eldest son’s family and bring Guibao along too.

She didn’t want others saying that Guibao was freeloading and couldn’t bear to let her suffer any grievances.

Anyway, they could still work for now, and their earnings enough to feed all three of them.

Upon hearing this, Chen Jianguo opened his mouth to argue, but in the end, fell silent.

The other brothers also quieted down, unsure how to persuade their elderlys.

There had been no word from the fourth brother—they couldn’t possibly wish that he wouldn’t come back, right?!

Moreover, their parents had found wives for them all—it wouldn’t be fair to exclude the fourth brother.

Seeing this, Erni finally relaxed, mushrooming with relief—she seemed to be thinking: that little wretch better not think she can freeload from their family!

But upon second thought, the fourth uncle’s high salary would eventually all go towards taking care of Guibao, and a wave of jealousy swelled in her heart.

If she had been the one adopted by the fourth uncle instead, she would have been the one to benefit from his salary!

Dani and Sini didn’t have any particular thoughts on the matter, but they were also in favor of splitting the family—then their mother wouldn’t be bullied by their two aunts anymore.

Xiaobao was desperate for the family to split up—that way, he wouldn’t have to see his scary grandparents every day and could finally do whatever he wanted without anyone scolding him.

Dabao sat quietly off to the side, indifferent—he’d go along with the adults’ decision.

However, Erbao jumped up and hollered, "Grandma, I don’t want to split the family; I can’t bear to part with Guibao or you and grandpa! When I grow up, I want to take care of you and grandpa!"

He genuinely liked Guibao and didn’t want to be separated from her—he truly also wanted to take care of his grandparents.

Sanni didn’t say anything, but her eyes were filled with longing and reluctance—she didn’t want to part with Guibao either.

She never considered how her situation would change if they split up and she lost her grandmother’s protection.

Seeing how they were genuinely attached to Guibao, Ma Xiulian’s tone softened considerably: "Splitting the family just means living separately—we’ll still be living in the same compound, but anyone who wants to build a new house is free to do so."

Truthfully, she hoped her sons would move out and build their own homes, that way she could have some peace.

However, building a house was quite expensive these days.

So, during the first few years after splitting the household, most families still lived together, no longer eating meals together or pooling their earnings.

Everyone makes their own food and manages their own finances!

Only when the children truly experience the challenges of managing a household, they will work harder to save money and build new homes.

Upon hearing this, Erbao and Sanni were visibly relieved.

To them, as long as they didn’t have to move out, it was no different than how things were now.