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"Dad... Yun Shu is too ambitious, I can hardly control her..." Gu Cheng said somewhat reluctantly.

“You’re her father, she’s your daughter. If you can’t control her, that’s a problem with your ability,” Gu Jianguo scolded. His eldest son was most like him, only more indecisive.

“Dad, you know that Yunshu grew up with you when she was little, and our family adopted her as an adopted daughter. She... has a problem with the Gu family and isn't close to them. It's already pretty good that things are as they are now.”

"Sigh! I didn't know Li Mengsheng's daughter would be so useless back then. You shouldn't spoil them so much. Dad's getting old, I don't know how much longer I have to live... After Gu Chi comes and pays respects to your mother, I'll divide the Gu family's assets. I plan to divide the Gu family's assets into three parts, one for you and one for Gu Chi, and the other... for Yun Shu." Gu Jianguo slowly explained his plans. He knew his body was truly old, getting worse every day.

"What! Dad... this isn't right! Why give Yunshu a share? Didn't Mom already give Yunshu part of her dowry? Why give Yunshu more? Dad, I'm afraid Gu Chi and his wife will have objections too." Gu Cheng was surprised to hear this and also opposed it.

“This is your mother’s wish, and I didn’t agree to it at first. But now, none of the grandchildren are any good. Yunxiang from Achi’s family is no good either; he’s so sickly and only six years old. Who knows what will happen to him in the future? Once the older generation is gone, how can Yunhuan and Yunle protect the Gu family’s assets? Acheng, Dad is getting old, and I can judge people well now. When Achi comes over, if he doesn’t agree, he won’t even get his share!” Gu Jianguo said sadly. None of the grandchildren are any good; the Gu family’s future is bleak.

Gu Cheng was somewhat reluctant after hearing this. On the one hand, he was thinking that Li Meng would definitely make a scene if she found out. He wanted to be promoted to the next level. The Li family had been in the military for generations and had connections there. If he could pull some strings, he would definitely have a chance to be promoted.

If the old man brings up the matter of this inheritance now, won't that cause trouble? Thinking of Yun Shu, I feel guilty towards her, but she didn't grow up by his side, and she's not as close to him as Yun Huan and Yun Le. The old man's way of dividing the inheritance is unfair to Yun Huan and Yun Le. It's a real headache!

"Ah Cheng! Don't forget our agreement with the Sheng family!" The old man said to Gu Cheng with a raised eyebrow.

“Dad, they used to talk about it, but they haven’t mentioned it again in all these years. I guess they’re not willing anymore.” Gu Cheng hadn’t forgotten the discussion about Yun Shu and Sheng Huainan’s marriage between the two families twelve years ago.

"A few days ago, Old Man Sheng came to see me and mentioned this matter. I heard that Sheng Huainan, the young man from the Sheng family, is coming back," the old man said after taking another sip of tea.

"Dad, you agreed!" Gu Cheng was very surprised. Why hadn't his father told him about such a big thing?

"Yes! It's beneficial to both of our families, so why not agree? As compensation, give those assets to Ashu. Ultimately, those assets will still belong to our Gu family. Acheng, the Sheng family has spoken. If you agree, that position will be yours in three months. By cooperating with the Sheng family, you won't have to worry about the Li family anymore. Don't always give in to Li Meng, understand? Be nicer to Yunshu from now on!"

"I understand!" Gu Cheng thought it over and agreed that his father was right; this would be good for both families.

"By the way! Don't tell Yun Shu too much about the Sheng family for now. I'm afraid if she knows too much, she won't be willing to marry into the Sheng family."

Gu Jianguo had concerns, and Gu Cheng understood them. Both of them were worldly-wise and experienced, so they understood without needing to say more.

After they finished talking, Gu Cheng walked from the backyard to the chair under the tree in the front yard with a heavy heart. Li Meng walked over and sat down next to him with a pale face.

"Gu Cheng, I heard everything Dad said just now!"

"You! What do you want to say? Do you disagree or are you going to make a scene? If you disagree, go talk to the old man. Talking to me won't do any good." Gu Cheng didn't want to talk to her anymore, knowing what she was going to do.

"Of course I disagree with dividing the property like that, and neither do Shufen and Achi. It's not right for an adopted daughter to share the family property equally with you; people will only laugh at the Gu family. When Achi and his wife come over later, you can talk to them and then try to persuade Dad," Li Meng said angrily.

Gu Cheng neither nodded nor shook his head; he was actually conflicted. The Sheng family had always had a good reputation, but they were unwilling to form cliques. Although their family background was not much different from the Li family, very few of their descendants had joined the military or entered politics.

Just as Li Meng was feeling indignant, she heard the sound of a car arriving at the door. Gu Cheng and his wife had arrived, but their son hadn't come because he had caught a slight cold yesterday and hadn't brought him today.

Gu Chi, around thirty-five years old, is Gu Jianguo's youngest child. He was spoiled rotten by his grandmother, Yun Shu, when he was young, and refused to join the army for fear of hardship, so he could only go into business. Over the years, his figure has gradually changed, and he looks much older, with a potbelly. Standing next to Gu Cheng, who is in his forties, they look about the same age. His wife, You Shufen, on the other hand, is very well-cared for and looks like a thirty-year-old lady.

When the couple saw Li Meng and Gu Cheng, they greeted them and were about to go to the backyard to inquire about the old man's health when Li Meng stopped them.

"Sister-in-law, is there anything I can help you with?" Shufen asked politely. She and Li Meng were on good terms, after all, this sister-in-law had gotten her family to help them with their business a few times.

Li Meng recounted in detail how Gu Jianguo wanted to divide the family property, which immediately angered Shufen. Shufen had a rather fiery temper and spoke without thinking.

“Dad, how can you think like that? That slut is just like her mother, a vixen who seduces and bewitches people. Now she has even deceived the old man. What Mom gave her back then was not enough, and now she wants to take a share of the family property. Isn’t this just making our family a laughing stock?”

Gu Cheng was displeased when he heard her talk about Yun Shu and Yun Shu's mother, so he spoke up to defend her, saying, "Yun Shu and her mother are not like that. Yun Shu rarely comes to the old house now."

"Brother, not coming here doesn't mean we won't try to please the old man in private. We're in such a difficult situation, and Dad isn't helping us. He even gave the family property back to that wretched girl. Don't worry, sister-in-law, after the memorial service, if Dad brings this up again, my wife and I will definitely not agree!"

Li Meng was delighted that her goal had been achieved and said, "Yes! Shufen, we must firmly oppose it! We can't let Yunshu get away with it!"