Era: Starting with the struggle to refuse being taken advantage of

Chapter 67 What an unfilial son!
"Separate the family? How dare you mention those two words in front of me?"

Zhao Yuju, who thought she had Wang Yinshan completely under her control, never expected that...

Just after he had made his request, feeling wronged and aggrieved,

Although Wang Yinshan agreed to her request outright, he also made the unreasonable demand to divide the family property in exchange, which infuriated her.

Wang Tieshan's division of the family property had already caused her heavy losses. The only sheep she could take from the family wanted to run away, so how could she let Wang Yinshan have his way?

Especially the two girls from Wang Yinshan's family, once they get married, the bride price will be a considerable sum of money, how could Zhao Yuju let it go?
So the moment Wang Yinshan proposed dividing the family property, Zhao Yuju roared angrily.

She didn't know when it started, but she always felt that things were becoming increasingly out of her control.

These unfilial sons never think about how to make money to repay their family. All they think about is dividing the family property. Don't they have a guilty conscience? How can they face their parents who raised them with such hardship?

Seemingly anticipating Zhao Yuju's reaction, Wang Yinshan continued to state his demands methodically, saying:
"Mom, you know the situation at home, especially my house, how crowded it is."

"The children are already so big now, it's really inconvenient for them to live together anymore."

"I won't ask for much when we split the family property. I just need to be the same as my third brother. I don't want a single penny more."

Wang Yinshan knew a little about his family's situation, but considering that Wang Tieshan hadn't gotten anything good from them, he ultimately chose to give up.

Now, he has only one thought in his mind: to leave this mother and son who are sucking his blood.

Supporting and being filial to one's mother may be a matter of course, but why should Wang Yinshan be exploited by his brother Wang Jinshan?

Despite Wang Yinshan's reasonable demands, Zhao Yuju continued to argue and refused to agree.
"I'm so angry, I'm so angry! Second brother, you've gone too far!"

"Don't bring up the topic of dividing the family property again. I will never agree to it!"

With a heavy sigh, Wang Yinshan did not back down this time and said:
"Since Mother does not agree to my request to separate from the family, then I will absolutely not agree to your request just now."

"The matter of borrowing the bicycle has nothing to do with me from beginning to end. Mother, you should go and discuss this matter with my eldest brother."

"Besides, Cheng Peng's nephew has already taken the blame, so why should I add anything unnecessary?"

"Mother, I have something to do. If you don't have anything else, I'll be leaving now."

Wang Yinshan knew that it was naive of him to think he could split up the family business based on just one instance of being wrongly accused.

Even so, he was unwilling to take the blame for nothing and immediately prepared to get up and leave.

Remembering how she had confidently assured Wang Jinshan that she could get the second son to take the blame, Zhao Yuju's face fell.

It's better to take the blame sooner rather than later. If I miss tonight, I might never be able to persuade my unfilial son again.

It was just a simple request. I was even willing to reimburse him for the cost of repairing his bicycle, yet he refused so ungratefully. He's simply unfilial.

But since Zhao Yuju needed Wang Yinshan's help, and given Wang Yinshan's resolute attitude, she could only humbly say:
"Second brother, only you can handle this."

"Didn't you say it was a bit crowded for two people to live together? I'll make the decision and have the eldest son give up a small room for your girl to live in."

"Don't worry, we're all family, how could I let you suffer a loss?"

Finally, Zhao Yuju gave Wang Yinshan a sharp look and said, "Now you should be able to take responsibility for this, right?"

"It's not a crime, this little thing won't have any impact on you at all."

Unable to distinguish right from wrong, turning black into white...

A multitude of words flashed through Wang Yinshan's mind, yet none could accurately describe Zhao Yuju's eccentricity.

And yet, he said, "We're all family, how could I let you suffer a loss?"
Not only did the family members who lived far away split up, but those who lived nearby were also directly refused when they asked for a small room.

What she was talking about was no small matter at all, as can be seen from Wang Jinshan's tragic experience.

Otherwise, why would this usually shrewd older brother risk falling out with Zhao Yuju and relentlessly demand that she admit her mistakes?

The thought that he might suffer the same tragic fate as Wang Jinshan because he agreed to Zhao Yuju's request made Wang Yinshan's heart clench.

Perhaps in Zhao Yuju's eyes, as long as her elder brother Wang Jinshan doesn't suffer a loss, it's not considered a loss.

Wang Yinshan had made such a huge sacrifice, only to receive the rights he was entitled to, yet Zhao Yuju acted as if she had gotten away with it. This sense of frustration, which he couldn't understand, almost caused him internal injury.

Only at this moment did he realize just how clever Wang Chengpeng was, managing to win the game with just one family meeting and accomplish the feat of dividing the family property, which seemed impossible to others.

It's only when you want to separate from the family that you realize how difficult it is, and that it's simply impossible.

Oh well, at least this time I managed to get a small room for my family. I'll just have to take the blame for this.

Next time I bring up the division of the family property, I can use this incident as leverage.

Once enough leverage is accumulated, even his father, Wang Degong, would have no reason to refuse his request to divide the family property.

Thinking of this, Wang Yinshan, outwardly obedient but inwardly already disloyal, feigned a very reluctant expression and said:

"Mother, your problems are my problems, and I'll take responsibility for this."

"Tomorrow, ask your older brother to ask the production team for leave for me. I'll go door to door to explain."

"For my mother, I'm willing to sacrifice my reputation!"

Wang Yinshan spoke earnestly, putting on a pitiful and miserable act despite being a grown man, all in an effort to awaken the little maternal love Zhao Yuju had left.

Looking up, he realized that Zhao Yuju didn't even seem to care about him; her face was filled with joy at his acceptance of being framed.

This situation greatly disappointed Wang Yinshan, who finally left with only the words, "I'm leaving now. I have to get up early tomorrow to apologize to each and every household," before hastily departing.

He was so foolish; he actually still had hopes for Zhao Yuju.

They didn't realize Wang Yinshan's unusual mood, or how much they had gone too far.
Zhao Yuju felt that Wang Yinshan was extremely rude. He left without even saying goodbye, showing no respect for his mother at all.

Adding to Wang Yinshan's previous insolence, which resulted in him taking a room from the eldest brother, Zhao Yuju immediately cursed angrily:
"Bah! What an unfilial son!"

(End of this chapter)