Chapter 174 The Best Destination
"Wenjie, do you really want to live with your second uncle's family? If you don't want to, just say so, and your grandparents will take you back to Chenjia Village to live."
Chen's parents were very sad after losing their daughter. What they are most worried about now is their little grandson.
"My dear relatives, Wenjie's surname is Liang, so he should be raised in our Liang family. There is no reason for him to go back with you." Old man Liang would naturally not agree to the Chen family's request.
"Brother Liang, we are also worried about our grandson. He is still so young. As his grandparents, how can we feel at ease letting him live with Liang Laoer's family?" Wenjie's grandfather spoke.
"Brother Chen, the second brother and Liu are Wenjie's uncle and aunt, they can't possibly treat the child badly. Besides, Wenjie is the only bloodline left by the third brother, would I, as a grandfather, harm my own grandson? The second brother's family only has Qianhuan as a daughter, don't worry, when Wenjie goes to his house, he will definitely treat him as his own son."
Old Man Liang still has some confidence. As a father, he knows the personalities of his second son and daughter-in-law.
"Grandpa, I live with my second uncle, second aunt, and sister Qianhuan. They are all very kind to me. Sister Qianhuan even sent me to school. Wenjie likes them very much. You, grandma, and uncles can all rest assured." Wenjie is very sensible despite his young age.
"Good boy, we feel relieved when you say that. I believe your second uncle and his family must be really good to you." Chen's father also knew that Wenjie was a smart child, so if he said it was good, then it was really good.
"Second brother, take this twenty taels of silver as pension. Your third brother's four acres of land and the west room will also be given to you. Raise Wenjie well, and you and Liu will have successors." Old man Liang instructed Liang Second.
"Oh, I get it. Don't worry, I will definitely treat Wenjie as my own son." Liang Laoer is a man who values friendship and loyalty the most. Even if Wenjie is not adopted by his family, he would not watch his third brother's only bloodline being left unattended.
When Zhu saw that her father-in-law gave the silver to Liang Laoer's family, she immediately became anxious. She said to Mrs. Liang, "Mom, Laoer's family has severed ties with us. If Wenjie is adopted by them, he will no longer be your grandson."
When Mrs. Liang heard this, she immediately jumped out to object, "No, old man, I don't agree. Wenjie is our Liang family's grandson. He can't live with the second son's family."
"Old lady, the Third Brother's body is still warm. If you really love this little grandson, please stop making trouble."
"But……"
Before Mrs. Liang could finish her words, Old Man Liang interrupted her and said, "No buts. You should know that the second son and Liu are the best candidates to raise Wenjie. If you make trouble again, I will divorce you."
Old man Liang is determined this time. If this old woman still can't figure it out, he doesn't mind divorcing her when he is old.
Seeing that the old man was angry and even threatened to divorce his wife, Mrs. Liang immediately fell silent.
Thinking of her dead youngest son, she suddenly lost the desire to make a fuss. She had always doted on this youngest son, and now that he was gone, she was extremely sad. Naturally, she also hoped that her little grandson Wenjie could have a good home.
Seeing that things were a foregone conclusion, Mrs. Liang could only accept her fate.
"Liu, I was wrong in the past. I shouldn't have always beaten and scolded you. Now your third brother and his wife have passed away, leaving Wenjie alone. I hope you can treat him like your own son and raise him well." Although Mrs. Liang didn't like her granddaughter very much, she still loved her grandson. For Wenjie, she spoke to Liu so humbly for the first time.
"Don't say that. I will take good care of Wenjie. Don't worry." Mrs. Liang's behavior really scared Liu. After so many years, this was the first time that Mrs. Liang apologized to her.
"We don't want the four acres of land from my uncle's family. Let's give it to cousin Wenyong to farm. We're going to open a workshop in the future and won't have time to farm. We don't want the house on the west side either. Let's leave it to cousin Wenyong." Qianhuan said to old man Liang.
Ever since Wen Zhi became addicted to gambling, Liang Lao Da's family has emptied their savings to pay off his gambling debts. Wen Zhi is lazy and doesn't help with any housework. Wang Zhaodi, the wife of Wen Yong's cousin, is very dissatisfied with her brother-in-law and has been clamoring to split up the family.
Now that Wang Zhaodi is pregnant, Qianhuan feels that there is a possibility that they will be able to successfully divide the family property. Considering that cousin Wen Yong had been relatively good to her in the past, she will leave the four acres of land and the house to him.
"Qianhuan, thank you." Wen Yong said gratefully.
"Okay, since you don't want it, then give it all to Wenyong. You can find other ways to make money, and the old man will be happy for you. You can live a good life with Wenjie in the future." Old man Liang gave another instruction.
Several people took Wenjie onto the carriage. The Chen family was still worried, so they also got on the carriage to go and see the environment of Liang Laoer's house.
When they arrived at Qianhuan's house, they saw that Liang Laoer lived in such a large courtyard made of blue bricks and mud tiles, and there were several servants at home. The Chen family felt relieved instantly, thinking that it was really the best choice for Wenjie to follow them.
"My dear nephew, we entrust the child Wenjie to you. Thank you for taking him in." Father Chen expressed his gratitude to Liang Laoer for adopting Wenjie.
"Uncle Chen, don't say that. Wenjie is the only blood left by my third brother. I will definitely raise him well and let him grow up." Liang Laoer understood the Chen family's feelings very well.
"Okay, we feel relieved when you say that. We will go back first. If your family encounters any difficulties and needs help in the future, just come to Chenjia Village to find us. We will donate money and manpower." Father Chen said sincerely to Liang Laoer.
"Okay. Wenjie, please see your grandparents and uncles off." Liang Laoer turned around and told Wenjie to see them off.
Wenjie sent the people to the gate of the courtyard. Chen's mother gave the child a few more instructions, and then they left reluctantly.
Qianhuan's family was busy handling a funeral at the old house these two days and were not at home. Manager Ji arranged the house in order. The thousand-jin jars were neatly placed in the backyard, and a lot of soybeans were also purchased.
There was an ear room next to Liu and Qianhuan's bedrooms. Liu originally wanted to arrange for Wenjie to live in the ear room next to her and Liang Laoer's bedroom, but Wenjie wanted to live closer to Qianhuan, so Qianhuan let Wenjie live next to her bedroom, and Tudou slept on the couch outside.
"Wenjie, I know you can't accept it right now. If you really can't change your mind, just call me Sister Qianhuan as before, and call my parents Second Uncle and Second Aunt."
Qianhuan felt that Wenjie was already eight or nine years old and could already remember things. He had just lost his biological parents. If he was forced to call his parents "Dad and Mom" now, it would probably be too difficult for him. He should be given some time to slowly accept it.
"Yes, Wenjie, your sister Qianhuan is right, you should just call us second uncle and second aunt first. There is no rush to change your name." Liu also felt sorry for Wenjie, and they were not in a hurry to recognize their son.
"Yes, Wenjie, from now on, Second Uncle's house is your home, and we will treat you as our own son." Liang Laoer also comforted him.
"I understand. Thank you, uncle and aunt, and sister Xie Qianhuan." Wenjie responded to everyone obediently.