vstars Chapter 158 The Rice for Raising the Beam
Chapter 158 The Rice for Raising the Beam
The village was bustling with activity early in the morning, as everyone except those living in the old houses came to the new houses.
All sorts of unusual candies were scattered down from upstairs, and the little kids downstairs went crazy picking them up. They kept saying pleasing things to Wen Muchuan, making him very happy.
The mealtime was even more lively, with women, children, and men sitting separately and looking even happier than during the Lunar New Year.
Several large round tables were set up in the spacious courtyard, with a total of twenty dishes, mostly meat and few vegetables.
Xie He received quite a few congratulatory coins today, so he found some red paper, cut it into pieces, and wrapped six coins in each piece, symbolizing good fortune.
Then she gave the wrapped coins to the children at the two tables, making the women feel very embarrassed.
They each gave a few coins as a token, but the host returned them all. So, they ended up taking something for nothing!
The children happily accepted the red envelopes, and the women pulled them aside to say auspicious words.
After the men finished speaking, Wen Muchuan exchanged a few polite words and everyone started eating.
All that remained were the sounds of clinking bowls and chopsticks, chatting and laughing, creating a harmonious and joyful atmosphere.
Wen Dazhuang is still waiting at home. He got up very early today, but no one has come to invite him yet.
Could he have been too busy and forgotten? He's probably already started eating and can't sit down anymore.
He stood up, put his hands behind his back, and walked out. Qian Zhaodi, who was coaxing Wen Youcai, watched his retreating figure and muttered to herself.
Where is this person going again? He never seems to do any work all day, nor does he ever go to town to find something to do.
She only had a few dozen copper coins left, and once they were gone, she would truly have none left.
My son needs a piece of candy to be coaxed every day; how can this go on?
Wen Dazhuang saw the brand-new two-story building from afar, and felt both envious and jealous.
When he arrived at the door, he looked up at the house and couldn't take his eyes off it.
I couldn't see it clearly from a distance, but now that I'm closer, it's incredible!
This new house is better built than the courtyards of those big shots in town, and it looks quite grand.
He could hear the noise inside from outside; it was even more lively than the New Year celebrations.
The aroma of the food wafted out and smelled delicious, which made him even angrier.
The older brother's family is still starving, while the younger brother is having a great time with others! Does he even respect his older brother anymore?
He stormed in, yelling, "Second brother!"
Everyone turned around when they heard his voice, and Wen Dazhuang felt a little embarrassed when so many people were looking at him.
But seeing how they were eating with their mouths full of oil, and glaring at Wen Muchuan at the main table, he said, "How can you not call me, your elder brother, for such a big event as the roof-raising ceremony?"
"Don't you understand that an elder brother is like a father?!"
Upon hearing this, Wen Muchuan put down his wine bowl and said with a mocking expression, "You haven't helped carry a single brick or tile since the construction of this house started. What did I call you here for? To eat for free and show off to us?"
“You!” Wen Dazhuang raised his hand and pointed at him with trembling fingers.
Why would the eldest brother like him come to help with the work? Wen Lao Er is deliberately trying to embarrass him in front of the whole village!
"We've long since separated and cut ties, Wen Dazhuang, have you already forgotten? I'll say it again now, I don't believe you're that shameless."
After Wen Muchuan finished speaking, he ignored him and picked up his wine bowl to invite his uncles and elders at the table to drink.
Wen Dazhuang clenched his fists. Xie He, who was closest to him, sneered, "Get out of our house now. Today is a special day for our family, so I'll try my best not to hit anyone."
The people in this old house are so disgusting, jumping around like crazy every day. If it weren't for so many people watching, I would have already smashed the bowl over their heads.
Wen Dazhuang felt his heart break when he heard Xie He speak to him like that. Looking at Xie He's face, which was showing signs of aging, he said with a wronged expression, "He'er, I just..."
"call out!"
Wen Muchuan stood up and smashed a bowl right in his face. "Get out of here!"
His eyes were red with anger. Xie He walked over to him, pressed him down to sit, and began to soothe him.
The siblings all stood up and stood in front of their parents, looking at Wen Dazhuang as if he were some kind of filth.
"Hey Wen, you may be shameless, but my mom is! Don't try to get your attention in my house."
Wen Luozhi looked him up and down, arms crossed, her eyes filled with disdain for the man.
He's so old and still lazy, does he think he's some innocent young man? Ugh!
The villagers knew more or less about the shameless things Wen Dazhuang had done when he was young. It was really despicable of him to steal his own brother's wife!
Now everyone looks at him with disgust and contempt.
Wen Dazhuang's face turned green from Wen Luozhi's words. He wanted to go up and teach her a lesson, but as soon as he moved, she took a step forward and surrounded him.
"What...what are you doing!"
"I just came to see if I needed any help. I'm your uncle! Do you think you can hit me, your elder?"
He stiffened his neck, his heart pounding. After all, that brat had stabbed his palm so badly before, and there were still many needle marks of all sizes on it!
The village chief was overjoyed today, as the autumn harvest was just around the corner after this feast.
This year, every family planted potatoes, so they won't have to worry about not having enough to eat in the winter. What a wonderful thing! Next, a school will be built so that children can study and write big characters. This is even better.
Unfortunately, some potatoes were stolen by those good-for-nothings in the Wen family's old house, and now they're causing trouble at their house. How can the village chief be in the mood for drinking and having fun?
The village chief threw down his chopsticks and angrily pointed at Wen Dazhuang, "If you don't want me and a few of my relatives to kick your whole family out of Shanquan Village right now, then get out of here right now! Your old mother is still waiting for you to take care of her on the kang!"
The village patriarch has spoken, which has given Wen Dazhuang a way out; he's now in a dilemma.
"Hmph! You're so ungrateful! I don't care to come and help you!"
He snorted and pushed away Wen Zijin, whom he considered the weakest of them all, but to his surprise, Wen Zijin didn't budge an inch.
The other brothers didn't move either, and Wen Dazhuang's face turned red.
Having no other choice, he looked around to see where the biggest gap was between the brothers, and finally squeezed sideways between Wen Zizhou and Wen Zixun.
The farce was over, and after Wen Luozhi said a few words to lighten the mood, everyone started drinking and laughing again, just as lively as before when Wen Dazhuang had never been there.
Wen Dazhuang went out with his neck red, cursing Wen Muchuan's whole family in his heart.
Qian Zhaodi watched him coldly from behind, her eyes filled with resentment and jealousy.
She had just chased after him when she discovered Wen Dazhuang had arrived here, and then she heard him calling out to Xie He, that bitch, with such tender affection.
All these years, she's endured so much hardship for him and even gave birth to his son, yet this damned man still can't let go of this vixen!
That vixen brat said those things to him, and he didn't even lay a hand on her! How come he even feels sorry for those bastards?
His own son is now acting crazy, but he doesn't seem to care at all, nor does he even buy his son a couple of candies!
She even considered leaving two potatoes for her third brother before! This kind of man doesn't deserve her at all!