Chapter 219: Chapter 219: State Your Position as Well
Miao Suiping had always sided with her mother. As far as she was concerned, there was nothing wrong with her mother bullying her father for all those years.
In fact, when she saw Miao Changfu finally stand up for himself and speak harshly to Guo Chunxiang, Miao Suiping even shot him a disapproving glare.
"Shut your mouth! I’m your father! What right do you have to speak to me like that? Both of you will apologize to me today!"
Miao Changfu was truly going all out for his dignity today. He knew Guo Chunxiang would make his life miserable when they got home, but no matter what, right here and now, he had to assert his authority as the head of the family.
Otherwise, he, Miao Changfu, would never be able to show his face to these relatives again!
"If you want to discipline your wife and daughter, do it at home. I only want to hear one thing from you today: what is your objection to me lending out my own money!"
"Dad, it’s your money. Of course you can do whatever you want with it!"
Miao Changfu knew Miao Dagui was furious, so he didn’t dare cross him. Besides, Miao Dagui was right. The three brothers had split the household years ago, and his, the eldest’s branch, had received the largest share.
It was completely out of line to be coveting their father’s nest egg now.
"Remember what you said today!"
After saying that, Miao Dagui took his eyes off Miao Changfu and turned to Miao Changshuang.
"Miao Changshuang, your older brother has had his say. Now, what’s your position?"
In truth, when Guo Chunxiang had mentioned their father’s money, Miao Changshuang’s family had also been tempted. If the money was to be divided, they certainly couldn’t let the eldest brother’s family have it all; they would have demanded half, at the very least.
But now, seeing that the eldest son’s family had gained nothing and had even earned a scolding from their father, they weren’t foolish enough to make the same mistake.
"Dad, of course it’s your call. It’s your money, so you can naturally do whatever you want with it. We’re not like some people, who would covet their own father’s fortune."
Everyone present knew exactly who Miao Changshuang was alluding to with his "some people" comment.
Guo Chunxiang, of course, understood the jab as well, but all she could do now was glare daggers at Miao Changshuang.
Miao Dagui had just shifted his gaze to his fourth son, Miao Changquan, but before he could speak, Miao Changquan spoke up on his own.
"Dad, whatever you decide, I’ll support you."
"Mm."
Miao Dagui was clearly pleased with his youngest son’s words, and the expression on his face softened considerably.
"Then, I’m lending the money to Cuifen’s family. None of you have any objections, I take it!"
"N-no objections."
"No objections."
"No objections."
Hearing his three sons’ replies, Miao Dagui finally let out a sigh of relief.
Miao Dagui wasn’t the only one who sighed in relief; Shen Nian, who had been by his side helping to calm him, also felt a weight lift.
Although she was using Spiritual Energy to protect Miao Dagui’s heart, she was still worried about him getting too enraged.
’Still, this mess is something Grandpa has to handle himself. I can only let him finish what he has to say. If it comes to it, I’ll just have to use more of my energy to protect him.’
"Dear, go get the money."
Miao Dagui hadn’t originally planned on taking out the money just yet. But after the scene Guo Chunxiang had caused, he felt that the sooner he handed it over, the sooner he could have some peace of mind.
