Laughter and jokes aside, when the fun was over, it was time to get down to business.
Du Feiyang said gloatingly, "Dad, you've always thought Big Brother was good. Do you know what he's doing now?"
"Doing what?"
"He's preparing to find a fake corpse with your aunt, bury you, and then split the family fortune. Dad, this time you'll have to die even if you don't want to."
Old Master Du sighed, "I know he has ambition. How can he manage the Du family without ambition? How can he make the family more glorious?
But even with ambition, he shouldn't disregard family ties. This is the last chance I'm giving him. He's truly disappointed me."
Du Feiyang asked, "Then what's the meaning of your will to me?"
The old man said calmly, "If you dare to find a lawyer to publicize it and try to inherit the family business, that will is invalid. If you are not greedy for the family fortune, that will is valid."
Du Feiyang was so angry that he complained to Xie Sui, "See? This is my own father. He's so ruthless, even calculating against his own son. You probably didn't expect me to bring you here, did you?"
The old man's face darkened, "Do you want a beating? I haven't settled the score with you yet."
Du Feiyang straightened his neck and said, "That's your own fault. I wish you a next life where you give birth to only one son, so you can experience the taste of being angered to death by your son and yet be helpless.
You've manipulated all of us brothers, Dad. You really don't consider us your sons!"
Not only him, but Du Feiyun and several other brothers were also dragged into this by Old Master Du. However, he and Du Feiyun were the main players, while the other brothers were waiting to inherit their share of the family fortune and reap the rewards.
Although it was a bit less, it was still better than nothing, enough for them to squander for a lifetime.
Old Master Du would not divide the family fortune. The Du family's vast assets, if divided, would become scattered and lose competitiveness, quickly being swallowed by other families.
Therefore, only one heir would be chosen. The other sons would receive millions in living expenses annually, ensuring the integrity of the group to the greatest extent.
Furthermore, this one heir must emerge from the competition among the brothers, like a cultivation of gu worms, to select the strongest one.
Previously, the old man thought it would be the eldest son. He had returned from studying overseas and had the support of most shareholders. He never expected Du Feiyang to rise so rapidly, making the old man indecisive.
"Let's stop talking about that. Let's talk about what to do now."
Xie Sui said, "It's simple. Since they've found a corpse, they'll have a funeral, won't they? We'll give them a surprise at the funeral.
Congratulations, Old Master, you're probably the first person to attend your own funeral alive. I'll give you a wreath."
"You little brat, you're so wicked. These are all your bad ideas."
"You are the one. Do you think this idea is good?"
Xie Sui wasn't going to indulge him; he wasn't his father.
"Fine. If I fall into your hands, do I have a choice?"
Xie Sui said, "Old Master, if you say that, I won't be happy to hear it. Am I doing this for myself?
Feiyang is my brother. I'm helping you because of him. Do you think I've benefited anything by messing with my family?
If you have any objections, you can contact your family now to pick you up. I won't stop you."
Du Feiyang sneered. Dad really needed to be lectured.
The old man said sheepishly, "You young man, you have no respect for elders. I was just saying."
"Respect elders? Why don't you respect me? The noodles are ready, come and eat. You old man, cursing my grandson, you won't get any food."
Grandma Xie, who had heard everything clearly, did not give Old Master Du a good look.
"Egg and tomato sauce. My favorite."
"And minced garlic, with a bit of vinegar. I like that too."
The two of them ate noodles and cold shredded cucumber pickles, each with a large bowl. Grandma Xie was smiling happily, she loved to see her grandson eating heartily.
"There's more. Grandma will serve you."
"No, it's enough. It's such a big bowl. I'll be full."
"Drink some noodle soup to line your stomach. Noodle soup aids digestion."
"Alright."
After drinking the noodle soup, they cut some sweet melon that had just been picked from the field for post-meal fruit.
They ate until they were full and went for a walk outside the village to aid digestion.
Not far after they left, Xie Sui encountered Wu Linlin. Wu Linlin's face instantly turned pale, and she instinctively clutched her stomach.
Xie Sui glanced at her and said indifferently, "Sister-in-law, are you home?"
"Yes, Xiao Sui. When did you come back? Where's Wanwan? Is she, is she alright?"
"She's fine. Do you think Wanwan wouldn't be fine, Sister-in-law?"
"No, that's not what I meant."
The eldest aunt came out, and upon hearing this, she was displeased, "Xiao Sui, what do you mean? Your sister-in-law is concerned about your wife; it's a good intention. Don't look down on your relatives just because you have a little money."
Xie Sui said, "Eldest Aunt, you're really misunderstanding me. Did I say anything? It's your daughter-in-law who's more cunning. Seeing that she's also pregnant, I won't argue with her. But if there's a next time, don't blame me for being ruthless."
"You..."
The eldest aunt was very angry, and Wu Linlin felt guilty. She pulled her back home, "Don't argue, it's embarrassing. Let's go back."
After the eldest aunt went back, she asked her, "Why are you afraid of him? Did you do something that gave him leverage?"
"No, Mother. Don't ask anymore. I'm tired. I'm going to sleep."
"Oh, then go. Be careful with the baby."
Wu Linlin felt an unspeakable regret and distress. She tossed and turned, unable to sleep. Her stomach also felt a faint downward pull, and she felt uncomfortable.
She didn't think much of it; at over six months pregnant, she often felt this way. She fell asleep in a daze.
When she woke up again, she was in pain. Her stomach felt like it was being wrung out like a rag. As she tried to stand up, she felt something wet gush out from below. She screamed in terror, "Mother, my stomach hurts, ah..."
The eldest aunt was washing clothes. She didn't dare to wash them by the river, so she stayed at home, fearing something might happen to her. The eldest aunt treated her daughter-in-law exceptionally well.
"What happened?"
The eldest aunt dropped her clothes and rushed in. Seeing the blood on the ground, she almost fainted, "Oh my god, I'm seeing blood. She's only over six months old. This shouldn't be happening.
Could it be a miscarriage? Lie down quickly, I'll find a car. We'll go to the hospital. Where is the baby's father? Go find a car..."
The eldest aunt ran out and saw Xie Sui's car. Her eyes lit up. A car was readily available, no need to trouble others.
She rushed to call Xie Sui, "Your sister-in-law is seeing blood. Hurry and take her to the hospital. She's only over six months old. What happened to make her bleed?"
Xie Sui had just returned from his walk and didn't dare to delay. He, along with Du Feiyang, took them to the county hospital.
Fortunately, the road had been repaired, so it wasn't too bumpy. Xie Sui drove fast and steadily. Half an hour later, they finally arrived at the county hospital.
Xie Sui didn't hesitate much. He picked her up and rushed in, "Doctor, please save her! The patient is bleeding. She's only six months old. Where is the emergency room?"
The elder uncle and aunt chased after them, both scared and nervous, their legs feeling weak. Xie Sui was handling everything.
At that moment, the eldest aunt regretted it. Xie Sui had always treated them very well. It was just out of jealousy and envy that they had often provoked him.
But when it came to a crisis, he didn't hesitate and was the first to act. If he had a bad heart, their grandson might not have been saved today.