Lu Chengsi looked at his elder brother, his expression not good. Half of the Lu family's assets were tied up, and bank loans needed to be managed for operations.
He also disliked these disputes. His mother had barely survived, and he didn't want to upset her.
Just as Lu Chengsi was about to speak, he heard his mother's voice from upstairs.
"Eldest son, what have you done to need so much money? Have you ever helped Chengsi in any way? What have you done for him to demand so much money from him?"
The old madam's voice was full of vigor, echoing clearly into the hall.
"Mother, why did you come down? Please don't get involved in this matter." Lu Chengfeng knew his mother always favored Chengfeng.
The old madam slowly descended the stairs. Lu Chengsi stood up and helped her to sit on the sofa.
The old madam looked at her two sons, her face full of disappointment and helplessness. She said earnestly, "Chengfeng, Cheng Zai, you have all relied on Chengsi for all these years. If it weren't for his kindness in giving you shares and ensuring you had a comfortable life, could you have the life you have now? He remembers this debt of gratitude, which is why he treats you this way. But how have you treated him? Ungrateful wretches who cannot be appeased."
"Mother..." Lu Chengfeng couldn't bear to hear such words. He knew his mother would say this.
"We are also family with Chengsi. Mother, you've raised him for so many years, so isn't it only right to get half the property? His name is still on our household registration, isn't it?"
How could Lu Chengfeng be willing to miss out like this?
At his age, without the ability to strive, what else could he do?
The old madam's clouded eyes looked deeply at her eldest son. Her expression was grim, with a hint of impending anger.
She then looked at Jiang Beichen. Taking advantage of everyone being present, she decided to clarify matters. "Jiang Beichen, since everyone is here today, let's settle this. He has fulfilled his duty in raising you diligently over the years. When your father was hospitalized, it was he who stayed by his side day and night, while your two biological sons found him dirty. What does it mean to be biological sons? One must have a conscience."
Lu Cheng Zai and Lu Chengfeng's faces turned extremely ugly. These were matters from years ago, and their mother was still bringing them up.
"Fine!" Jiang Beichen also did not want to deal with this matter anymore. The betrayal of family always caused him great pain.
No one living in this world has an easy life; no one's path is smooth.
To achieve lasting peace, one must always rely on oneself.
Jiang Beichen looked at his brother's family, his voice stern and angry. "Second brother, your family should leave. I will help you repay the villa's loan. This is my last act of affection. You leaked my whereabouts and nearly got me killed in a car accident. You've already lost one granddaughter because of it. I hope you will take care of yourself in the days to come."
"Big brother, I..."
Jiang Beichen interrupted him, "You are already this old. Do you also want your children to depend on others for their entire lives? I've given you so much money. If you had cherished it properly, your company would have been on the right track long ago, instead of always coveting what others possess. Go, and we shall never meet again."
Jiang Beichen expressionlessly sent them away. Even without family, he wouldn't want such relatives.
"Hmph! Jiang Beichen, you are indeed heartless and cruel. We'll see." Old Master Jiang's patience had run out. He looked at his elder brother, "Big brother, I hope you don't regret this."
He was very jealous. His elder brother's son and grandson were all outstanding, while his own son and grandson were driving him to his death.
They were all waiting to get money from his elder brother to support them.
The Jiang family members dared not say more and left the Lu residence with their patriarch.
Now only the Lu family remained. Lu Cheng Zai and Lu Chengfeng were of the same mind.
Lu Cheng Zai looked at his elder and second brothers. It wouldn't do for his two brothers to always depend on him.
His life could provide them with comfort and sustenance, but what about after his death?
"My two brothers, Hongling Road is a prime location. I have a total of ten shops there. You can each have five shops, and the villas you are currently living in, I will transfer them all to your names. I will take back the shares. From now on, you can live off those shops. This way, we will be even."
"No." Lu Chengfeng disagreed. Those few shops were worth very little. Was he dismissing them like beggars?
Lu Chengsi looked at him and said, "Big brother, even though we are brothers, I don't owe you."
This statement left Lu Chengfeng speechless.
"But five shops are too few?" Lu Chengfeng said with his neck stiff.
"If you find it too little, you don't have to take it." Lu Chengsi knew exactly how to handle his elder brother.
"You... I want it. Did I say I don't want it?" He knew he had lived a very comfortable life relying on Lu Chengsi all these years. If he had nothing, would his entire family have to starve?
As soon as Lu Cheng Zai heard this, he was even more hesitant to voice any objections.
He had only one thought. His wife had instructed him when they came that their mother's family would not support them. The old madam often fell ill, and in the long run, he wouldn't be able to handle it.
"Who will support Mother?"
Lu Chengsi's gaze fell on the two of them. Neither of their wives was easy to deal with.
And they would certainly not treat their mother well.
His mother had been very kind her entire life and had never harmed anyone. He would be there to see his mother to her end.
"Then it's settled. What about this villa? It's under Mom and Dad's name." Lu Cheng Zai was more rational than Lu Chengfeng.
Nothing belonging to their Lu family would be given to Lu Chengsi.
Lu Chengsi's heart ached several times. He looked at his second brother with a deep gaze and said, "Our family will move out, and this place will be returned to you. You two brothers can sort it out yourselves. Our brotherhood ends here, and all ties are severed."
The property here was under his parents' names, but he had paid for it. For the sake of his family's peace and his mother's peace of mind, he was willing to forgo this property worth over a hundred million yuan. He didn't lack such money.
When Jin Yan heard this, her expression turned grim. She looked at her husband angrily, "Lu Chengsi, why should we give this to them? This was bought with the money we, as a couple, saved for many years. What right do they have to enjoy it?" Jin Yan couldn't stand it anymore. This was her favorite place.
How could they just give it away?
Lu Chengsi looked at his wife with guilt. If he didn't give it to them, he feared his two elder brothers would cause endless trouble for their family.
Currently, his father and mother were not in good health. Spending this money to bring them peace of mind seemed like a good idea.
"Heh... Sister-in-law, your family is so wealthy. What's wrong with us taking our parents' property?" Lu Chengfeng knew women were always meddling. If Jin Yan dared to stop him, he would kill her!
Jin Yan looked at him. Among the Lu family, he hated this elder brother the most. He was always gloomy, and his gaze towards her was always ill-intentioned.
"Don't you have any self-awareness? You've done nothing all these years and relied on my husband to support you. You want to snatch away the house that we, as a couple, bought together?" Jin Yan was furious. Her eyes were bloodshot with anger. Her daughter's accident, coupled with the recent events, made her want to find a vent to release her emotions.
She stood up abruptly and walked towards Lu Chengfeng.