Chapter 93 The Family Discusses
Chapter 93 The Family Discusses
"Is it because you're afraid she'll ruin your...reputation?"
"How could that be?" Ling Silang really wanted to crack open Du Mingxian's head and take a good look. "As long as I pass the exam next year, I don't need to worry about my reputation at all. I'm just afraid that my little sister won't agree."
"Also... I'm afraid dealing with the Qian family will be difficult."
Du Mingxian was quite open-minded. "What's the big deal? As long as we want to get this done, there are plenty of ways. The key is our little sister, so let's get her on our side first, and everything else will be easier."
Ling Silang was quite surprised to see that Du Mingxian agreed with the divorce. "I thought you would try to help your younger sister instead of just letting her get a divorce."
“The Qian family is no good. It’s better to let our little sister come back. If she can find someone better, she can. If not, it’s fine for her to live with us.”
"You really think so?"
"of course."
Ling Silang's eyes held a smile. "I'll discuss this matter with my parents again. I can't make a decision about my little sister on my own, but I'll definitely take charge of it."
"Okay, we need to make a decision quickly. I burned down their house today, and I'll probably be busy with other things later."
"Ah."
Ling Silang went directly to the two elders' house, but Du Mingxian did not go there. Instead, she went into her own room to think about how to brew wine.
She has a spatial dimension, and the spiritual spring water is such a great cheat tool, so she naturally has to use it to make her time travel worthwhile.
Before they were even finished with their work, the first, second, and third wives all arrived. It was Father Ling who had called them over, saying there was something important to discuss.
The main room was large, and after everyone came in and sat down, Ling's father spoke, "You all know your little sister's personality. When your mother found a husband for her, she wanted someone honest and reliable, but she made a mistake. Now your little sister is not doing well in the Qian family, so I called you all here to discuss a solution together."
"Father, the Qian family is no good. I think it's better for my little sister to be with Qian Chengbao." Ling Dalang had been to the Qian family and knew their true colors. He felt he couldn't go on living like this.
Ling Erlang and Ling Sanlang had heard their elder brother mention it, but they didn't know the specifics. Now that their parents had called them over to discuss it, they must have already come up with an idea.
Ling Erlang said, "Father and Mother, we have no objection to my little sister's matter. You can decide for yourselves. Whatever you want to do, your son will support you."
Ling Sanlang nodded vigorously, "Yes, yes, we support you no matter what."
"If you let your younger sister divorce Qian Chengbao, aren't you afraid of ruining your reputation?" Ling Silang asked.
Ling Erlang rolled his eyes at him. "What are you talking about? So what if our reputation is ruined? Are you going to make us starve or what? The most important thing is that our little sister is alright."
Ling Sanlang responded, "That's right."
Ling Erlang was dissatisfied with his younger brother and turned around to glare at him, "Can't you have some ideas of your own? Stop always echoing my every word."
"You interrupted me and said everything I wanted to say, and I can't even say a word? How can you be so domineering?"
Looking at the two unruly individuals, Ling's father gently tapped the table twice. "Alright, I called you here to let you know about this matter. Regarding your younger sister's situation, what you and your mother think is, if you can make it work, then make it work; if you really can't, then get a divorce."
Ling Dalang was a little anxious, "Father, Mother, my little sister is already like that, how can you still let her stay in the Qian family? She'll only be the one who suffers."
Ling's mother naturally felt sorry for her daughter. "How could I not know? But what can I do? Your younger sister is already married, so we can't easily talk about divorce. Now that our family is doing better, we can also keep the Qian family in check. I'm sure they'll behave themselves."
Zhou said, "Mother, your idea is not wrong, but a leopard can't change its spots. I'm afraid the Qian family won't dare to do it in front of us, but who knows what they'll do behind our backs."
"Yes, I agree with my younger sister getting a divorce and coming back. There's room at home, and it won't make a difference if there's one more person like her. She never had a good life at home before, but now that we're doing well, she should come back."
Du Mingxian wholeheartedly agreed with Ling Xiaomei returning home. The Qian family... they are evil to the core. Just think about how they dared to let Xiaomei entertain guests at home, earn money for them to spend, and do a series of disgusting things. Leaving as soon as possible is the best policy.
Ling Silang glanced at Du Mingxian, his eyes deep and unfathomable, and immediately changed the subject, "Mother, Mingxian's sauce business is doing well, but you know my situation, so this business still needs to be run by other members of our family."
Everyone knows this, after all, this was part of the reason for the family split up in the first place.
Ling's mother and Ling Silang had discussed it beforehand. "This sauce used to be made by Zhou Shi and Mingxian together. Since we want someone to take charge, why don't you, second son's wife, do it?"
“Mother, I am the eldest.” Wang Shi disagreed. “I can learn too. I helped when the house was being built.”
Why should the second wife get all the benefits? They are both daughters-in-law of the Ling family. If anyone should take the lead in such a good thing, it should be her, the eldest daughter-in-law.
“I know, but Zhou likes to eat, so it’s better to leave the food to her. I can’t let you guys suffer. I was thinking that you guys can help out and then ask Zhou to pay you a higher wage. That would be the same thing.”
Wang Shi protested, "Mother, how can these be the same?"
One is to be used as an object, and the other is to be used as a worker; that's definitely not going to work.
Du Mingxian spoke up at the right moment, "Sister-in-law, we definitely have more than just this one business. I'm thinking of learning how to brew some wine these next few days. If we can, wine can be a business too."
Wang's eyes lit up. "Really? Fourth sister-in-law, you're not lying to me."
"No, it's true, but I don't know how it will turn out."
Liu, who had been silent until now, stepped forward and said, "Actually, it can be divided into five parts, with each family taking 20% and the remaining 20% going to Father and Mother."
Du Mingxian shook her head, "Third sister-in-law, although we have separated our family, we are still family. Now that we have nothing, it would be better to spread our influence everywhere."
“If everyone puts all their bets on one thing, the chances of winning are slim. We can split up and do different things in each business. That way, whether one business succeeds or fails, it will benefit everyone.”
"If we put them all together, that won't work. We'll all be starving. If we split up, it's just a matter of who gets more and who gets less."
"My husband and his brothers are all born of the same mother. If someone becomes rich, would they watch their own brothers eat chaff and wild vegetables? Of course they would help them."
Actually, the others had the same idea, but now that Du Mingxian explained it, everyone understood.
Liu was gentle and considerate; "My fourth sister-in-law is very thoughtful."
At the opportune moment, Ling's mother spoke up again, "The business deal is settled then. The sauce business will go to the second branch of the family. You all need to take it seriously and work hard. As for how to divide the profits..."
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