Transmigration: I Have Storage Space in the Apocalypse
Chapter 193 - 190: Disliked by Son and Daughter-in-Law【-52 Updates】

Chapter 193: Chapter 190: Disliked by Son and Daughter-in-Law【-52 Updates】

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Xie Jingzi was startled; it seemed her Fifth brother shared her wish, wanting Dad to divide the family assets!

"Fifth!"

Xie Tiesheng, feeling helpless, attempted to help up his youngest son, but Xie Jingyang was determined. Staring at the old man, he tried to persuade him again:

"Dad, descendants will have their own blessings. It’s natural for branches to flourish and then separate early. You’ve been in a tough spot for our sakes, and I feel guilty about it!"

If only back then he had listened to Mom’s advice, not been so headstrong... He looked up at Xiao Si and Xiaoqi, who were blissfully ignorant of the situation, and brushed aside his thoughts. For the sake of his two siblings, he had to be strong.

"Dad, the nephews are grown up now. Even if we don’t divide the family yet, we can at least divide the fields. In fact, the houses have always been divided. If we really do separate, it’s just a matter of each family having its own doorway; if you raise your voice, which nephew wouldn’t hear you?"

After hesitating for a moment, Xie Jingzi finally spoke up to persuade their father.

In fact, she had wanted to separate from the family for a long time. Her mom even called her foolish, saying that if they divided the family now, her dowry wouldn’t be as good as her older sister’s when she marries later.

But she really didn’t care about those things. If a man would marry her just for her dowry, she didn’t want him anyway.

What she wanted was for the parents to have an easier life, to not always be in an awkward position for the sake of family harmony.

"Stop talking about it, we’ll discuss this later," said Xie Tiesheng as he grasped Zhou Xiuhua’s wrinkled hand and let out a sigh before responding.

Dividing the family?

The two characters aren’t difficult to write, but putting them into action is not as simple as they seem.

There were too many things to consider, and his heart was wavering.

Not to mention anything else, his spouse’s health was not good; if something really happened, and if the family hadn’t divided, Big Head was still in his hands, and he could handle things as he saw fit. But if the family really did divide, and if the property and lands were all split, where would he find urgent money if the old woman suddenly needed it?

The fifth family just went through such a scandal, if they really divided now, how would that man manage to take care of two grandsons by himself? If later, Fifth brought over two more children, and the older grandkids were sent over too, wouldn’t the grandparents have to take care of them? What would be the difference from before the division?

Xiao Yi had gone through such an ordeal, even though everyone knew it wasn’t her fault, and could even say she was a victim. But would outsiders think the same? Only family would truly feel for her! Once the family was actually divided, her dowry would have to be prepared by her old parents alone; when the sons have their own wives to deal with, how much dowry could they contribute?

Dividing the family is not just about splitting houses and lands, but also wealth and affections! Right now, the whole family is together; everyone is brothers and sisters, but once divided, they would just become ordinary ’cousins.’

Another thing that Xie Tiesheng didn’t voice was that his spouse seemed to have had a minor stroke in the heat of anger! Even if he ended up hated by his sons and daughters-in-law, he could not divide the family!

They must not delay; they had to get to a major hospital for an examination!

"Fifth, you go ask your brother-in-law if you could borrow a vehicle; let’s go to the province and get a thorough checkup for your mom!" Xie Tiesheng instructed his youngest son, hoping it was just an overconcern.

"Alright." Xie Jingyang knew that no matter what he said now, Dad wouldn’t listen, so he quickly spoke to Xiao Si and Xiaoqi, telling them to turn to their little aunt if anything came up, and then he swiftly left the hall.

He needs to get to the county town before the second sister leaves, and time is a bit tight.

"Little Yi, take the kids to have breakfast, go on." Xie Tiesheng waved his hand, indicating everyone to leave.

"Dad, don’t worry too much. Our family has been divided, and if we keep dragging it out, the brothers will begin to grow apart." Xie Jingzi, leading Xiao Si and Xiaoqi each by the hand, couldn’t help but give one more piece of advice before stepping out of the house.

"Heh..." With a deep sigh, Xie Tiesheng held his wife’s wrinkled hand for a long time without a word, their old hands tightly clasping each other.

At this moment, he was alone in the house, moisture still lingering in the eyes that were fixed on Xie Tiesheng’s old, dark face as he murmured, "Xiuhua, you need to wake up quickly, we all need to be okay. Otherwise, our little Yi is really going to end up pitiful."

"Mmm~~" Zhou Xiuhua mumbled a groggy response.

"Xiuhua, Xiuhua... wake up—" His eyes, originally clouded with age, suddenly brightened as he bent over and gently called into her ear...

"Old... Big Head..." Zhou Xiuhua struggled to open her heavy eyelids and, seeing her old partner, managed to utter each word deliberately. After speaking, she stared with surprise—she could talk again?

Upon seeing Zhou Xiuhua awake, Xie Tiesheng immediately shouted out, "Little Yi, bring a bowl of porridge for your mother, she’s awake!"

"Aye, right away—"

Just as Xie Jingzi had finished serving a bowl of porridge to Xiao Si and Xiaoqi, telling them to eat slowly, she heard her father’s joyful call. She cheerfully responded and said to Xiao Si:

"Xiao Si, you and Xiaoqi stay here and eat the porridge, look after your sister for me. I’m going to bring some porridge to Granny. Once she feels better, I will let you come in to see her, okay?"

Xie Jingzi quickly ladled out half a bowl of the freshly cooked, hot porridge. As she was talking to Xiao Si, she crisscrossed her hands to cool down the hot porridge in the bowl to a drinkable temperature.

"Yeah, little aunt, go ahead. I will take good care of Xiaoqi," Xiao Si replied obediently as he comforting grasped his younger sister’s hand.

Saddled with Wang Xiaocui as a mother, the two kids indeed had a tough time. The healthy rosiness of their cheeks, thanks to Zhang Shanni’s care, had long since faded.

During the time leading up to the New Year, after suffering from a scary fall that nearly led to a miscarriage, Xiao Si and Xiaoqi were already frightened once. Now, having witnessed yesterday’s scene, they spent the entire night in terror, their faces turning pale and ghastly by morning, both resembling pitiful, frail refugees.

Xie Jingzi could be said to be the one who took care of them the most. Seeing the kids looking frightened and on edge, she couldn’t help but feel heartache.

But now, with so many things going on, she had to prioritize Zhou Xiuhua, who was obviously in a worrying condition.

"Be good, Xiao Si. Your little aunt has to take care of your grandma first. Take care of your sister and don’t be afraid, I will come back shortly."

"Okay." Xiao Si and Xiaoqi both nodded.

Currently, apart from being close to their grandparents and father, Xiao Si and Xiaoqi were most attached to their little aunt. As for their brothers, besides those who were not home for the New Year, Xiao Yi and Xiao’er had been taken to their maternal grandparents.

Seeing that the two children were behaving, Xie Jingzi couldn’t stay any longer. Holding two bowls of porridge, she quickly left the kitchen.

In her heart, she was really worried about her mother. She wouldn’t be able to rest until she saw her mother well, feeling so anxious that blisters had formed in her mouth.

"Mom—" Xie Jingzi lifted the door curtain with her wrist, her voice preceding her before she herself was seen.