Reborn in 85: Starting with a family split and becoming the richest man, the ungrateful wretch regre

The man in his fifties said coldly, "Isn't that what should be done?"

“Your second uncle passed away early, and your family hasn’t separated yet, so it’s only right that we help each other out. Lu Yao and Lu Qing have both been admitted to university. If you support them now, they will definitely help you out in the future!”

Lu Yang sneered: "Uncle, we are family in principle. Why don't you support Lu Yao and Lu Qing and ask them to help your descendants in the future?"

"How many parents in our village don't even let their children finish junior high school? Parents can be indifferent to their children, so why should I be forced to support Lu Yao and Lu Qing? They're not my children!"

The man in his fifties pointed angrily at Lu Yang: "Why are you dragging me into this? This is your business!"

Lu Yang's anger subsided: "You call yourself a cultured person, don't you know the principle of 'Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you'?"

"I'm so young, why shouldn't I save money to get married instead of supporting my cousins' schooling? I'm not out of my mind!"

"Even if we take a step back and say that I have younger siblings, wouldn't it be better for me to spend that money on my own flesh and blood?"

The man in his fifties waved his hand and said, "Do whatever you want. I can't argue with you, and I'm too lazy to care!"

Aunt Yu sighed: "Xiao Yang, you have neither a house nor land, how are you going to survive?"

"Stop messing around, just live your life as usual!"

Lu Yang said expressionlessly, "I'm just a half-grown boy, a high school graduate. I can't find a place to make a living anywhere."

“My mother is a very capable worker and has a good temper. She can definitely support herself, and we can make a living no matter what.”

"What you should be worried about are the four remaining masters of the Lu family. Without us, their lives will definitely be in complete chaos!"

Just then, Lu Xing ran over with his schoolbag on his back: "Big brother, everything's packed up, let's go!"

Lu Xing smiled so wide his eyes disappeared.

Old Mrs. Lu angrily said, "You little beast, your parents are about to separate the family, and you're still laughing!"

Lu Xing trembled in fright and shrank behind Lu Yang.

"Of course he laughed! He laughed because he could finally escape his misery!"

Lu Yang rolled his eyes and retorted.

Grandma Lu was so angry that she clutched her chest and cursed the wicked child. The other villagers could only try to persuade him. Lu Jianjun had already given in, and no one could stop him from leaving.

But looking at him, his face was full of disapproval, especially the old man who had just spoken; his eyes looked as if he were looking at some heinous criminal.

Lu Yang didn't care and told them to walk through the crowd.

Lu's mother was carrying a bag, and there was another slap mark on her face, clearly indicating that she had been hit by Lu Jianjun again.

But she didn't care at all, holding Lu Yue's hand tightly, and asked blankly, "Where are we going?"

Lu Yang had already planned ahead and calmly said, "Isn't there an empty house on the west side of the village?"

Lu's mother was so frightened she almost jumped up: "That house...it's haunted!"

During a special period, a wealthy family hanged themselves and burned down their house before they died.

The villagers only managed to save one gatehouse, but some people, refusing to believe the superstition, moved into it.

Less than two months later, his wife died by taking poison, and villagers would avoid her whenever they passed by.

"It's okay, I can handle it!"

Lu Yang curled the corners of his mouth and said that in his previous life, he was also afraid of that house, but he had died once.

If this house were truly haunted, he'd love to have a chat with the ghost.

Lu's mother was skeptical, and Lu Xing and Lu Yue were filled with fear.

However, the three of them remained steadfast in their loyalty to Lu Yang, and none of them regretted splitting up the family.

The gatehouse is in a very remote location and has been idle for many years, covered in dust.

"It's fine, the roof isn't leaking."

Lu Yang looked up at the sky and said with a smile.

The gatehouse was at most thirty square meters, and everything inside had been smashed and looted long ago.

"He actually went to stay in the haunted house. This kid will be scared and run back in less than three days. He really needs to be taught a lesson!"

People who saw them moving into the haunted house from afar were all speechless and pointed at each other, thinking that they wouldn't live there for long.

Lu Yang pretended not to see them and said in a low voice, "I'm going to buy some daily necessities. You guys pack up first."

Lu's mother nodded and beckoned Lu Yue to help her pack. Lu Yang then pulled Lu Xing out the door.

When they returned, the other onlookers had dispersed, and a tall girl was standing at the door.

"Lili!"

Lu Yang was extremely excited. Missing her because he was in prison in his previous life was his biggest regret.

Lu Yang hated Lu Jianjun and Cheng Yaozu the most in his life. One ruined his life, and the other ruined Xu Lili's life.

Just two months later in her previous life, Yao Lili's father accepted 100 yuan from Cheng Yaozu, a scoundrel in the village, and allowed Cheng Yaozu to defile Yao Lili.

The Yao family forced Yao Lili to marry Cheng Yaozu, and Yao Lili was driven to the brink of drowning, but Lu Yang saved her.

Upon hearing his voice, Yao Lili tilted her head, laughed heartily, and said, "Why are you crying?"

"I was so excited to see you; it's been such a long time since I've seen you."

Yao Lili laughed a few times: "Your grandma said you're crazy, I thought she was talking nonsense."

"We were picking mushrooms together just last week, and it's only been a few days?"

"Don't take your family's affairs too seriously; it's better to separate them."

As Yao Lili spoke, she moved closer to him and whispered, "My uncle has a spare house. If you can't stay here any longer, I'll talk to him and you can move there."

"I've long disapproved of your dad's favoritism towards Lu Yao and Lu Qing. Now that you two aren't doing any work, let's see how they manage to live!"

Lu Yang smiled bitterly, truly not wanting her to see him in this disheveled and pathetic state.

After calming himself down, Lu Yang called out into the house, "Mom, let's go chat for a bit."

Mrs. Lu smiled broadly: "Go on, Lili, stay for dinner later, and I'll make you some scallion pancakes."

Yao Lili smiled and walked to the corner with Lu Yang.

Lu Yang immediately asked, "Is Cheng Yaozu harassing you?"

Yao Lili's face immediately darkened: "That scoundrel told my dad he wanted to marry me, it disgusts me to death."

Lu Yang said angrily, "If they want to force the issue, you'll definitely fall into their trap!"

Yao Lili shuddered, her eyes flashing with fear and helplessness: "That scoundrel is truly shameless."

Lu Yang said earnestly, "Don't be afraid, I will help you."

“I’ll go to the county to see if there are any job openings. You go out to work, and no matter what excuse they give you, don’t come back.”

Yao Lili asked nervously, "Can I do it?"

"Why not?" Lu Yang smiled and patted her hair. "You're good-looking and have a good personality, you'll definitely be fine."

"Besides, this is just a transition. Neither your father nor Cheng Yaozu will let it go. We need to find a chance to make Cheng Yaozu suffer a great loss!"

A smile flashed in Yao Lili's eyes, and she said decisively, "If I can make money in the county, I'll treat you to dinner."

"You don't have much food left, so I won't be eating here. I'll just tell Aunt Tian I'm going back."

"Be careful on the road." Lu Yang kept his eyes on Xu Lili until her figure disappeared from sight before he hurriedly returned to the gatehouse.

That night, the family of four squatted on the ground by the moonlight, eating cornbread and pickled vegetables, and none of them felt that this kind of life was bad.

If the family hadn't separated, Lu Yang would already be working as a bricklayer, Lu's mother and Lu Yue would be busy feeding the pigs, doing laundry, cooking, and washing dishes, and Lu Xing would have to cut pig feed and feed the chickens and ducks.

The key point is that the four of them did all the work, but they didn't get any benefits at all.

"Yangzi, your Aunt Dafeng's family needs a shepherd, would you like to go?"

Lu's mother worriedly began to plan: "If I take Xingxing and Yue'er to help people with farm work, we can manage to make ends meet."

Lu Yang had already planned it out and said with a smile, "How much money can I earn doing manual labor for others? Tomorrow I'll go to the county to set up a stall and make money."

"I need to save up the money I earn in these two months to pay their tuition."

Lu's mother hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly.

It was almost midnight when, taking advantage of Lu Xing and Lu Yue being asleep, Lu's mother moved closer to Lu Yang.

"Yangzi, it's a bit difficult to send two children to school. Why don't you stop Yue'er from going to school?"

"Finding her a good family to marry into in the future is more important than anything else."

Lu Yang sighed helplessly: "I can afford to support them both. Yue'er's grades are better than Xingxing's. As long as she is willing to study, I will continue to support her."

"Moreover, I have no intention of giving up my studies. I will take the exam again next year and try to get into a better school than Shanghai University."