bullyxtreme Chapter 81 60 The Youngest Daughter of a Farming Family (14)
Chapter 81 60 The Youngest Daughter of a Farming Family (14)
"Dad, when you send my sister to school, have you considered our feelings?" Xia Aimin spoke bluntly, shouting these words directly at his father.
Xia Mingwei raised her eyelids and carefully examined her second brother. This second brother of hers, though usually silent, would jump out faster than anyone else when his interests were involved.
"How could I not have considered your feelings?" Xia's father retorted.
"You know perfectly well that my sister's education is a huge expense, are you going to try to use the public school's accounts? If so, we won't stand for it!"
"What's the use of a girl like my sister studying so much? I think she should drop out of school early and learn to do some housework instead!"
“You and Mom have spoiled my little sister rotten. She does nothing all day long! I think the seven-year-old next door is much more sensible than her!”
They started talking, one after the other. As Xia's father listened to them, his expression grew increasingly grim.
"What's wrong with using the public funds? When you got married and had children, weren't all of those expenses covered by the public funds? What, it's different when it comes to your sister?" Xia's father was so angry at their words that he almost laughed.
They can use public funds, but others can't? What kind of logic is that? If Xia's father lived in this day and age, he would know that their behavior is called "double standards"!
He's lenient with himself but incredibly strict with others. He can turn on even his own sister without hesitation!
They looked at each other, opened their mouths as if to say something, but found that their reasons were completely untenable and they couldn't say anything.
"Your objections are futile; I've made up my mind, so don't try to persuade me!" Mr. Xia insisted on his decision as always.
“If you insist on doing that, then we can only…” Just as Xia Aimin was about to say this, Liu Xue’er, who was standing behind him, subtly tugged at his sleeve.
With just a glance from her, Xia Aimin understood most of it. Proposing a division of the family property now would only bring him his parents' wrath, nothing more. He wasn't about to make such a losing proposition! Thankfully, his wife's reminder brought him to his senses; otherwise, he would have suffered a huge loss!
Having figured this out, Xia Aimin naturally swallowed his words.
Hearing Xia Aimin's unfinished words, Xia's father became somewhat relentless, "Only what? Explain yourself clearly today!"
Hearing his father's stern questioning, Xia Aimin knew that confronting him now was not a wise choice. It might even benefit his elder brother! Thinking this, his usually loud voice lowered, and he shook his head, "No, nothing!"
Seeing that he had suppressed his inner thoughts, Xia's father didn't press the matter further. He sighed inwardly, "My two children have finally developed their own plans. I can still keep them in check now, but I'm getting old. How much longer can I manage?"
He only wished this time could be longer, so he could see his daughter succeed, and then he could close his eyes in peace.
With his years of absolute authority, Xia's father suppressed the petty schemes of Xia Aiguo and Xia Aimin. But for them, it was definitely not a peaceful night.
Through Xiao Ba's retelling, Xia Mingwei learned what her two older brothers were thinking.
"Honey, do you think we can get this royalties back from my sister-in-law?" Lin Fang looked up and asked Xia Aiguo.
“You know how much Mother dotes on my little sister. It’s absolutely impossible for her to get the money back from her! I advise you to give up on that idea!” Xia Aiguo answered, but his tone was impatient.
"I see!" Lin Fang's disappointment was evident upon hearing Xia Aiguo's words.
"Let me tell you, Lin Fang, I usually don't hold anything against you! But lately, if you dare to bring our things to the Lin family, don't blame me for turning against you!" Xia Aiguo warned Lin Fang fiercely.
Lin Fang had never seen Xia Aiguo like this before, and she was startled for a moment, so she could only nod repeatedly.
After learning about this from Xiao Ba, Xia Mingwei clicked her tongue in amazement. It seemed that her older brother was only seemingly honest! The real reason he warned Lin Fang was because he didn't want to clash with Xia's parents during this sensitive period.
He was well aware that Lin Fang was always betraying her own family and giving away their things to the Lin family. He also knew that Xia's mother disapproved of Lin Fang's behavior because of this. Now, with trouble brewing, he naturally needed to keep Lin Fang in check and win back Xia's mother's favor. If Lin Fang caused any trouble and his second brother reaped the benefits, he would beat that woman to death!
Meanwhile, things were not peaceful for Xia Aimin either.
"If I hadn't stopped you today, would you have brought up the matter of dividing the family property?" Liu Xue'er spoke first.
Xia Aimin lowered his head as if he had done something wrong and admitted, "Wife, I know I was wrong!"
"How many times have I told you that we absolutely cannot bring up the matter of dividing the family property? Why can't you remember?"
"I didn't expect it either. The words were already on the tip of my tongue, but luckily I managed to hold them back at the last moment..." Xia Aimin looked at Liu Xueer, his confidence waning and his voice growing softer.
"Are you stupid! If we don't bring it up, you can let the other side bring it up!" Liu Xue'er said, while giving Xia Aimin a wink.
"You mean my older brother and the others?"
“Big brother isn’t that stupid, he won’t be fooled so easily!” Based on his years of understanding of Xia Aiguo, Xia Aimin felt that this matter was difficult.
"He's not stupid, but he has a stupid person by his side!"
"You mean Lin Fang?" Xia Aimin's eyes lit up when he heard Liu Xue'er's suggestion!
Seeing that Xia Aimin was so understanding, Liu Xue'er nodded in satisfaction. He could still think of that; it seems he wasn't completely hopeless.
"Leave this to me! Just wait for the good news!" Liu Xue'er volunteered and said this to Xia Aimin.
Upon hearing this, Xia Aimin was even happier, exclaiming that he had married a good wife.
Looking at Liu Xueer and Xia Aimin, Xia Mingwei could only sigh, "They really are two different kinds of people who can't sleep in the same bed." These two heartless people are truly a match made in heaven!
She had always thought Xia Aimin was innocent to some extent, and that most of the responsibility lay with Liu Xueer. Now she realized how wrong she was. She had always thought he was her simple and kind second brother, but it turned out he was incredibly cunning!