Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 1250 - 517: Good Deeds Don’t Always Bring Good Returns (Part 4)

Mr. Yu Shan added: "I also bought a five-section house in Jingjiang Alley. With this house, each of you brothers will have one house. Consider it a token of my affection for you as your grandfather."

Upon hearing this, Dong Yuan instinctively felt something was wrong. However, with so many people present, she couldn’t conveniently ask and decided to wait until everything was settled to inquire further.

Mr. Yu Shan didn’t pay attention to Dong Yuan’s expression but instead asked Gu Zhe and Gu Li: "You brothers decide for yourselves, which house do you want?"

Gu Zhe let Gu Li choose.

Although both houses are five-sectioned, in terms of location and feng shui, Jingjiang Alley certainly doesn’t compare to their current residence. Gu Li immediately expressed his desire for the house they were currently living in. Of course, he didn’t say this directly; instead, he tactfully mentioned that the elders were accustomed to living there, and since Gu Zhe was moving out, he wanted to fulfill his filial duty by choosing this house.

Mr. Yu Shan didn’t say much and immediately had Gu Jianzhang clearly divide the property, making two copies of the agreement for Gu Zhe and Gu Li to sign and seal, with the witnesses signing and sealing as well.

Once everything was properly handled, Mr. Yu Shan took the partition agreement to the government for filing. After it was filed with the government, Gu Zhe and Gu Li legally became two separate households.

Everyone present felt that Mr. Yu Shan acted very decisively and swiftly, which was unlike his usual self. There is a saying that when things are abnormal, there is always something strange. Everyone felt that there was something odd about this, but no matter how many questions they had, they couldn’t voice them.

Gu Jianzhang invited everyone to stay for lunch, which was a top-grade meal, and everyone ate happily.

After the guests were sent off, Dong Yuan finally had the time to find Mr. Yu Shan.

Mr. Yu Shan looked at his only daughter. He and his wife were childhood sweethearts and were very much in love after marrying. However, his wife was in poor health and passed away five years after giving birth to Dong Yuan. Those years, he acted as both mother and father to raise his daughter, and when she grew up, he went to great lengths to find a good son-in-law for her.

Gu Jianzhang wasn’t exceptionally good, but he wasn’t bad either. Except for the past few years, Dong Yuan’s life was relatively smooth before, so Mr. Yu Shan didn’t complain much: "Yuanyuan, this is all I can do for you."

Dong Yuan felt a jolt: "Father..."

Mr. Yu Shan didn’t hide the reason for insisting on the family split any longer: "Yuanyuan, Gu Li is already ruined, and the wife he married is both greedy and foolish. With such a fool around, and with your kind heart, if we don’t split the family now, the brothers will inevitably end up like your mother-in-law’s brothers." Gu Jianzhang’s eldest brother squandered all the family wealth, and when living together previously, there were all sorts of conflicts. Now that they are split, none of the other three branches, including their house, are willing to have any dealings with the main branch.

Dong Yuan’s face turned pale, then blue, and then purple again.

Mr. Yu Shan’s voice softened: "Don’t doubt your father’s words. If we don’t split the family now, the brothers are bound to turn against each other in the future. Even if they don’t, they will become estranged. With the entanglement of interests, even close brothers, let alone mother and child, will have conflicts."

Dong Yuan nodded with difficulty: "I believe you, Father."

Mr. Yu Shan sighed: "Don’t blame your father for being ruthless; I’m doing this for your sake." Gu Li is unreliable, and his two sons are useless as well. In simple terms, Gu Li’s branch is essentially doomed. If you want to enjoy a peaceful old age, you have to rely on Gu Zhe. Given your nature, when Gu Zhe eventually succeeds and Gu Li remains stagnant, you can’t just treat them equally as you do now.

Dong Yuan nodded and said: "Father, I understand. I know you’re doing this for my good. Father, are you planning to leave?"

Mr. Yu Shan didn’t hide it and said: "Yes, if the weather is suitable, I plan to return to our hometown in the middle of next month." When he goes to the hometown, it would definitely require Gu Jianzhang to accompany him. So, this matter can’t be concealed either.

Dong Yuan said anxiously: "Father, the winds are particularly strong on the river in February, and you’re not in the best of health either. It’s better to delay a bit!" Everyone knew that Mr. Yu Shan planned to return to his hometown, but Dong Yuan didn’t expect it to be as soon as next month.

Mr. Yu Shan smiled and said: "Let’s see how the weather is! If the weather is bad, I’ll leave in March; if it’s good, leaving in February is fine too. If you listen to me, let Zhe’er move to Jingjiang Alley tomorrow! In the future, you can supplement Gu Li with some financial support, but don’t involve Gu Zhe in Gu Li’s affairs." Gu Li will only bring trouble to Gu Zhe and hold him back.

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