Courtyard House: The eldest son of the He family marries a woman who brings him good fortune.

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Liu Haizhong was even more shocked.

He Hongyang had just hit him yesterday, and today his son asked him to help the Liu family divide their assets.

This is absolutely outrageous!

If word got out, wouldn't people laugh at the Liu family for having no one to rely on?

Although Liu Haizhong is only a third-level blacksmith now, his seniority has not been reduced, and he is still the head of the Liu family.

Why should we listen to He Hongyang!

“I disagree. I think you just need to be taught a lesson by your elders. Master Yi, you are the elder in this courtyard, so you go out and talk to him.”

Yi Zhonghai never expected to be singled out.

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, he straightened his back.

He hadn't felt this way in a long time.

It's been a long time since anyone called me Master Yi.

It seems that Liu Haizhong thinks highly of me and wants me to help take charge of the overall situation.

Back in the day, he was a big shot in this courtyard.

Although he no longer works in the steel rolling mill, he believes his influence remains.

Just as I was about to come out.

Xu Damao covered his nose and said, "No wonder I smelled a stench in the yard. It was coming from you. You deal with manure every day. How could you understand what's going on in other people's homes?"

"Hahaha!"

The young people in the courtyard burst into laughter when they heard him say that.

Yi Zhonghai's head, which he had just raised, immediately drooped down.

He was completely devoid of his previous high spirits.

He deflated like a punctured balloon.

Liu Guangqi added, "My affairs are none of his business. He doesn't even have a child; how could he possibly understand other people's affairs?"

"Hahaha!"

Another burst of laughter came from the crowd.

His words struck Yi Zhonghai in the most painful spot.

His head drooped even more, and he wished he could run home immediately.

Liu Haizhong then looked at Yan Bugui and said, "Master Yan, what you said earlier was very good. Please say a few words to him for me."

Just as Yan Bugui was about to say something, the third aunt stopped him.

"Stop talking. Our children are right behind us. Can't you see how angry they are? They're all saying bad things about Liu Haizhong."

“If you speak up for him, the children will mistakenly think that you are like Liu Haizhong, who will beat and scold them at the drop of a hat, and they will resent you.”

Yan Bugui glanced back.

The children were all clenching their fists and gritting their teeth.

His wife was right; this was a matter for the Liu family, and he shouldn't be getting involved.

"This is your own family matter; you should resolve it yourselves!"

He also turned into a coward.

I need help getting a voice for my bangs, but I don't know who to ask.

Among the people in the courtyard, Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui used to have some influence, but as He Hongyang's abilities grew stronger, no one trusted them anymore.

Do they really want He Hongyang to take charge of their family affairs?

He absolutely disagreed.

Even if they let a woman manage their family affairs, they wouldn't let He Hongyang take the lead.

"Aunt Jia, you also have a son in your family. Do you think he should separate from the family?"

Jia Zhangshi never expected that he would call her by name.

This is a fantastic opportunity.

If she stood up and said a few words.

It might not only intimidate Liu Guangqi, but also make his son and daughter-in-law obedient.

The Jia family will never allow the family to split up. In the future, her son and daughter-in-law must take care of her in her old age and see her off when she dies. Otherwise, they will be extremely unfilial!

She was straightening her clothes and was about to step forward when Qin Huairu and Qin Jingru stopped her on either side.

"Don't embarrass yourself by standing out. Whether it's dividing the family or taking charge, it's a man's job. What are you, an old woman, showing off for?"

Madam Jia Zhang retorted, "He invited me out of his own accord. He must have thought I was worldly and knowledgeable, so he asked me to come out and say a few words."

"Liu Guangqi has gone too far. Someone has to step up and talk him down. I'm his Aunt Jia, he'll definitely listen to me!"

Qin Huairu simply shouted loudly, "Does your Liu family have no one left? You're letting my mother-in-law, a widow, speak for you. She can't even read a single word, how can she be in charge of things for you?"

“In our compound, it’s obvious that Brother He is highly educated and capable. Why don’t you go after him and instead choose a widow? I think you’re blind.”

Qin Huairu is too mean, calling herself a widow over and over again.

Jia Zhangshi glared at her: "Who told you to call me a widow? You have no manners and dare to talk back to me in front of so many people."

"Your husband died, so what else are you but a widow? What do you want me to call you?"

Seeing the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law almost come to blows, everyone shook their heads.

"Qin Huairu is right. Liu Haizhong is blind to let her take charge. She is a widow, which is very unlucky."

"This is clearly an attempt to prevent He Hongyang from taking action."

"Why shouldn't they stop? Anyway, I agree that He Hongyang should preside over the division of their family property."

"I agree. He Hongyang represents the thoughts of us young people and will definitely not let young people suffer!"

"Liu Guangqi has already agreed to let him split up the family, so what is Liu Haizhong still hesitating about?"

Liu Haizhong heard He Hongyang's shouts getting louder and louder.

My forehead was covered in sweat.

If He Hongyang were to actually divide the family property for him, he might as well just kill himself.

He suddenly remembered that these young people had asked him to lead the courtyard house several times before, but he had always declined.

Will he refuse this time as well?

"I know your principle has always been to live your own life behind closed doors. Is it because you don't want to get involved in the affairs of the courtyard house?"

He Hongyang said, "These are all trivial matters; I wouldn't bother with them even if you asked me to!"

Liu Haizhong was overjoyed.

In other words, even if he asked He Hongyang to help him divide the family property, he would not agree.

No matter what others say, it won't matter if he disagrees.

"Liu Guangqi just said he wanted you to help us divide the family property, but you don't really intend to manage our household affairs and don't agree to the division at all?"

"Liu Guangqi, you trusted He Hongyang the most, but now even he disagrees. Let's see what you have to say for yourself."

"Who says I disagree? Who says I won't help manage your household!"

Liu Haizhong was stunned and looked at him in disbelief.

"Didn't you say this was just a trivial matter and you didn't want to care at all?"

"Normally these are just trivial matters, but dividing the family property is a big deal!"

Liu Guangqi happily pulled him along: "Brother He, so you're willing to stand up for me."

“We’re in the same institute and the same factory, so of course I’ll make the decision for you. I’m sure everyone else has no objections.”

The others nodded repeatedly: "No objection, we have no objection at all."

"We trust you the most, and we believe you will definitely help them divide this family property properly."

"Instead of the Liu family father and son arguing every day, it would be better to divide the family now and let everyone have some peace and quiet."

These people all agreed.

This is a matter for the Liu family. He hasn't agreed yet, so why should they agree?

He countered He Hongyang's question: "If you take charge of this matter, will you take charge of everything that happens in the courtyard house in the future? Will you take charge of everything that happens in any household in the future?"

"I'm only in charge of the division of the family property. If any family wants me to help manage the division in the future, I'd be more than happy to do so!"

Looking at Jia Zhangshi, she said, "If your Jia Dongxu separates from your family, I will also help you manage things."

Madam Jia quickly waved her hand: "Our family will never split up. I only have one son, and I will rely on him to take care of me in my old age. We will be together forever."

Then he looked at Yan Bugui and said, "Your family has many sons. If you divide the family property in the future, and you ask me to come, I will help you manage things."

Startled, Yan Bugui immediately shook his head: "Although we have many sons, we get along very well and never split up the family, so we don't need you at all."

He then looked at Yi Zhonghai and asked, "Did your family also have a division of assets?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Damao stepped forward and said, "They don't have any children, so how could they be dividing the family property?"

He Hongyang looked at Liu Haizhong: "See? Right now, only your family is in trouble!"

I'm speechless about what Liu Haizhong looks like.

He Hongyang gave him a resounding rebuke.

The implication was a warning: "Don't try to pressure me with other matters concerning the courtyard house. Today, I'm going to take charge of your family's affairs!"

He could only look at Liu Guangqi and ask, "Are you sure you want to split the family property? Are you sure you want him to help us split the family property?"

Liu Guangqi exclaimed passionately, "Confirmed!"

"Brother He, now that everyone has agreed, let's begin."

He Hongyang had just heard from his mother-in-law that Liu Guangqi was having designs on his sister-in-law.

It seems he wanted to sever ties with the Liu family by dividing the family property, hoping that his sister-in-law would treat him differently.

He gave up on that idea!

He shared the same view as his mother-in-law: they would never allow his sister-in-law to marry someone from a courtyard house.

What else can they do besides scheming against people?

They have no skills whatsoever, all they do is covet other people's little plots of land.

Liu Haizhong was concerned about his son's salary.

Liu Guangqi was preoccupied with the family's money and house.

It looks like the two of them are bound to have a big fight soon!

He Hongyang simply found a stool, had someone bring over a table, and sat down.

Two younger sisters-in-law, one on each side.

One person got him paper and pen, while the other poured him tea.

"Now that we're splitting up, let's begin. What are your demands? State them now."

"Everyone in the courtyard is here, so they can all help witness this."

Things have come to this point; this family is going to separate whether they want to or not.

Since the division is inevitable, Liu Haizhong will not back down an inch!

With so many people in the courtyard, he didn't believe He Hongyang would simply stand by and show favoritism towards Liu Guangqi.

This house belongs to him, and everything in this house belongs to him.

If he doesn't give it to them, there's nothing they can do.

Liu Haizhong spoke first: "I am the ancestor of this family. There is nothing to be divided among us. I have to support my wife and sons, and I also have to pay for their marriages in the future. I will not give him a single penny."

"He wants to separate from the family, so get out of here right now. Whether he gets married or has children, it has nothing to do with me."