Rebirth: She is Ready for a Counterattack!-Chapter 339 - 338: How Should We Divide It?

"You’re all grown up now, have families of your own, with children and wives. We’re getting old, and as your elders, your grandparents are still here. I’ve been running this household with your second uncle without any separation for so many years, and we’ve never mentioned dividing the family. So, technically, this family always belonged to your grandparents.

But you’ve grown up now, different from how we were back then. Jianguo and Jianhui have their own ideas, and we can’t force anything. So, we’re dividing the family to avoid favoritism talks among you, and to give you the freedom to do what you want. But let me say this upfront.

Since we’re dividing the family, Jianguo and Jianhui, whether things go well or not, you’ll have to bear the consequences yourselves. If you squander the family assets given to you, you’ll be on your own. We’re old and won’t be able to help you much." Li Weimin said this after discussing it with Li Weiqiang, and it was actually quite saddening.

After all these years living together, the term ’dividing the family’ had never been on the agenda in the Li Family. Li Weimin and Li Weiqiang were both reluctant to part ways, wishing for the whole family to live happily together.

However, knowing Han Qi’s behavior, one can only imagine how many shameful incidents would follow if the family wasn’t divided.

Li Jianguo didn’t speak, just kept his head down. Han Qi couldn’t help but join in, holding Hu Zi and smiling, "Dad, you see, even if we divide the family, we’re still part of the Li Family, and we still bear the surname ’Li’. Dividing the family is to let us live better. If we live well, can’t we be better filial to our parents and grandparents? Don’t worry, taking care of the elders, as the eldest, is something we should do."

This time she was quite articulate. Li Weimin didn’t look at Han Qi at all. Ever since she married into the family, she never had her heart in the right place. She seemed clever and capable, but her mind was always on taking advantage.

Li Jianhui and Wu Fengying also didn’t speak. Deep down, Li Jianhui didn’t want the family to split. Working in the family store with his wife was easy and worry-free, especially since Wu Fengying couldn’t work after having a child.

Li Jianhui didn’t care about the money from dividing the family but appreciated that his parents provided for his wife and child and that they were able to save money every month. Their life was decent, and he had almost ten thousand yuan now.

Once the family was divided, the store needed to be split. Han Qi would surely want the store, but fighting or not would be an embarrassment.

But if they didn’t fight, wouldn’t Han Qi gain all the benefits?

Li Weimin continued, "The house belongs to each as a unit. As long as we, the elders, are alive, you’ll live with us. After we pass, the house will be yours.

The land belongs to whoever’s name it’s under. Even after we’re gone, it remains in your name. No one takes advantage of anyone else.

The issue is with the family store, and you all should discuss your ideas. It’s important not to feel cheated, and anyone with ideas should speak up now. Later, no one should accuse us elders of favoritism."

This was meant for Han Qi to hear. Li Jianhui and Wu Fengying were quite simple, unlike Han Qi and Li Jianguo.

This was also to prevent future disputes from Li Jianguo and Han Qi.

Han Qi had been waiting for this moment. She always intended to dominate the store because the entire family’s income depended on it. If she didn’t secure this money, what was the point of her troubles?

"Dad, Uncle, the family store, though started by the elders, Jianguo is the eldest. According to the village’s customs, the eldest son and grandson, Jianguo should support the family, including grandparents and parents. So, I believe Jianguo should take the larger share.

If we divide it into ten parts, Jianguo should get at least seven to be fair. Am I right, Dad, Uncle?"

Li Weimin and Li Weiqiang glanced coldly at Li Jianguo. Li Jianguo only raised his eyes nervously to glance at Li Weimin, then dropped his gaze again, not saying a word, not even showing a hint of shame on his face.

The pain in Li Weimin’s heart was immense.

This was his eldest son.

A child he raised as a successor, adored and relied upon by the whole family.

Now he was indifferent, allowing his wife to brazenly arrange his affairs. Is this still his son?

Wu Fengying was anxious. What kind of logic was this?

Losing so much without reason, at least it should be five parts.

She nudged Jianhui, who looked at Li Weiqiang. He wasn’t worried because Li Weimin and Li Weiqiang weren’t foolish people and wouldn’t let Han Qi act recklessly.

Seeing no one speaking, Li Weimin cleared his throat and asked, "Xiaoqing, what do you think?"

Han Qi said indifferently, "Dad, Xiaoqing is an outsider. Isn’t it inappropriate to let her comment?"

She didn’t want Gu Xiaoqing involved in this matter. That woman was formidable, possibly coming up with solutions, so she hurriedly used the outsider excuse to block Li Weimin’s words.

Li Weimin smiled, "Eldest daughter-in-law, don’t say that. Distributing family property might not concern Xiaoqing, but regarding the store, Xiaoqing has a definite connection. Because Xiaoqing holds a 30% share in this family store."

All were stunned by this revelation.

Han Qi was almost dumbfounded.

How could it be?

How could the Li Family’s store have any relation with Gu Xiaoqing, and such a large share at that? 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Thirty percent.

If they divided and gave some to Li Jianhui, how much would be left for them?

Han Qi was anxious, grabbing Li Jianguo, asking, "Jianguo, what’s going on?"

Jianguo looked at Li Weimin and replied, "Exactly as Dad said, Xiaoqing has always had a 30% share in this from the beginning."

This time, Li Jianguo didn’t go against his conscience, but his words were like a bolt from the blue to Han Qi.

Gu Xiaoqing remained silent. When the business started, her uncles had offered 30% to their family, but Gu Ruhai and Xiaoqing both declined, so it was never mentioned.

She never expected this matter would be brought up today.

However, Gu Xiaoqing couldn’t refuse now because it involved the interests of her uncle’s family, and Han Qi’s goal was clear: to take over the Gu Family Spicy Hot Pot store entirely. She wouldn’t let Han Qi have her way.

Thus, Gu Xiaoqing couldn’t claim that the 30% share wasn’t hers.