Wealthy beyond measure, yet you call me a sister-supporting-brother demon?

Zhou Yuchuan wasn't in a hurry. "Since we've severed all ties and broken off all relations, there's no need to talk about my former grandfather and uncle anymore."

Normally, the villagers would have thought that Zhou Yuchuan, as a grandson, was ungrateful. However, after everything that happened today, and with many of them acting as witnesses and pressing their fingerprints on the severance agreement, they could only say that Zhou Yuchuan did a great job!

For such heartless and rotten people, just ignore them even if they walk right past you! Pretend you don't see them!

“I dare to bring this up today because I have evidence, and the two of us are the evidence! Grandpa Clan Chief, you can give us an article that Zhou Changsen hasn’t studied, and we can both recite it at the same time. Let’s see who can memorize it first, him or me!” Zhou Yuchuan said confidently.

Zhou Changsen panicked. He knew, of course, that Zhou Yuchuan memorized things extremely quickly. While he couldn't say he had a photographic memory, he could memorize something after reading it five or six times.

"Zhou Yuchuan, stop changing the subject. My father is the one asking for money now!"

After Zhou Yuchuan finished speaking, the villagers watching the drama were completely certain that Zhou Chunqiang and Zhou Changsen were lying!

As the saying goes, "Let's see what makes a mule and a horse." Since they dare not confront Zhou Yuchuan, it's naturally because they are no match for him in strength!

Today they finally see one person clearly: Zhou Chunqiang!

Old Zhou was always smiling. Although he had some wealth, he never looked down on anyone. He often took the initiative to greet people, giving people a kind and honest impression.

Only today did they realize that this person was extremely calculating, opportunistic, and ruthless, a complete contrast to his usual kind-hearted image!

Zhou Hanjiang tapped his cane and said loudly, "Everyone is here today, so I'm announcing something. Although Zhou Changlin has severed ties with Zhou Chunqiang, he is still a member of the Zhou family. From this day forward, Zhou Changlin will be registered under Zhou Chunsheng's name. From now on, he will be my grandson and Chunsheng's son. Changlin, are you willing?"

Zhou Changlin's eyes were filled with excitement, as if he were hearing about this for the first time. "I'm willing, thank you, Third Grandfather."

Zhou Hanjiang smiled, his wrinkles smoothing out. "Silly child, you'll have to call me Grandpa from now on. I'll be your real grandpa from now on."

Zhou Chunsheng took out the family genealogy and crossed out Zhou Changlin, Yuan Shi, Zhou Yuchuan, and Zhou Yufeng from Zhou Chunqiang's name, and then wrote the four people under his own name.

The villagers who had gathered around burst into enthusiastic applause!

They were just complaining about the Zhou clan's inaction, but little did they know that the Zhou clan had already prepared a backup plan.

The elderly people who had been worried that Zhou Changlin's family wouldn't be able to return to their ancestral home were now relieved. That's how it should be; how could they let such filial and honest people become wandering ghosts? There's no such logic anywhere!

Zhou Chunqiang looked on incredulously. He had just severed ties with Zhou Changlin's family, and the next day Zhou Chunsheng had registered them all under his own name. Was this a deliberate attempt to oppose him? Wasn't this a slap in the face?!

On one side is a disabled good-for-nothing, and on the other side is Zhou Changsen, whose future is bright. The clan actually bet their money on the good-for-nothing.

Remembering the fortune teller's words, he proudly warned the clan leader, "Zhou Chunsheng, since you've chosen Zhou Changlin to oppose me, I hope you won't regret it!"

Seeing his expression, Zhou Chunsheng knew what he was thinking. "I only hope you won't regret it if you push your most filial son out. I know what you're thinking, Zhou Chunqiang. Do you really think the imperial examination is so easy? Even if your family's Changsen gets into the top tier, I won't regret it. You have no conscience and you won't treat your clansmen sincerely! In the future, you'll only push us out to take the blame when something happens."

Seeing how these people were isolating his family, Zhou Changsen secretly vowed that he would definitely do well in the exam and show them what he was made of!

The clan chief's family, in particular, completely disregarded me and I'm determined to teach them a lesson.

Zhou Hanjiang said with a satisfied look, "Zhou Chunqiang, now this filial child is mine. I'll give him the twenty taels of silver."

"Third Grandfather, you mustn't do that." Zhou Changlin quickly stopped him. His Third Grandfather and Uncle Chunsheng had already done them a great favor by including him in their lineage and not expelling his family from the family genealogy. How could they possibly ask them to spend money?

Yuan Sheng said, "Wait a minute, Third Grandfather, Uncle Chunsheng, I brought money with me today."

Yuan Sheng took out twenty taels of silver and handed it to Zhou Changlin, saying, "Brother-in-law, take this and use it first."

Zhou Changlin naturally took it and said, "Zhou Chunqiang, write the receipt!"

Hearing Zhou Changlin address him by his full name, many villagers breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Changlin wasn't too foolish or blindly filial!

When Wang Chunxiang saw her son's cold eyes and how he addressed the old man as Zhou Chunqiang like a stranger, she was overcome with grief. Her son had truly severed ties with them!

From now on, we'll be strangers! My son will call me that like a complete stranger.

Wang Chunxiang's wailing suddenly intensified. She cried and slapped her thigh, "My son, how cruel you are! How could you really bear to sever ties with us and abandon your father and mother?"

"My son, have you forgotten how your mother raised you when you were little, changing your diapers and feeding you milk until you were three years old!"

Yuan Sheng smiled and shook his head. Foolish good people are like sand in rice or fish bones in fish soup. They're really disgusting!

Does that mean Wang Chunxiang didn't love her son? Impossible. She was clearly not as ruthless as Zhou Chunqiang and loved her son too. But both sons were equally dear to her. For Zhou Changsen's sake, she quickly abandoned her eldest son, letting him die and taking his meager share of the family fortune.

Now, for some reason, she suddenly pulled this stunt, which has led some confused old ladies to identify with her and think that Zhou Changlin is heartless.

Zhou Changlin said nothing and did not refute. He had already expressed his grievances yesterday. Since they had severed ties, they were now strangers. Let them call him heartless if they wanted to; otherwise, these people would skin him alive.

After everything was settled, Yuansheng walked out of the crowd to his sister and brother-in-law. "Sister, pack your things and come home with me."

Zhou Hanjiang and Zhou Chunsheng walked over. "Brother Yuan, what are you saying? Changlin and the others are my family now, so naturally they're coming home with us."

Actually, Zhou Chunsheng was a little unhappy. He naturally liked Changlin. Changlin was loyal, righteous, kind, and filial. The younger ones were also smart and sensible. In particular, Yu Chuan, at such a young age, already had some sense of order in his speech and actions, and might really have a bright future.

But reality is too harsh. Judging from the words, Changlin's injury will require more than forty taels of silver to treat, not to mention the expenses for his family's food, clothing, and lodging!

Yuan Sheng could clearly see the struggle in Zhou Chunsheng's eyes, but he understood perfectly. Zhou Hanjiang and Zhou Chunsheng had already done a tremendous favor by going to such lengths, so some hesitation was only natural.

It just goes to show how different people's fates are. Some people can throw away their immense wealth and fortune, while others can bring it home. From now on, Zhou Chunsheng's family will have a good life!

Yuan Sheng smiled broadly, "Grandpa Zhou, if I can't bring my brother-in-law and the others back today, my parents will skin me alive. They gave me a death order before I left."

“In that case, once my brother-in-law has recovered, I will have him bring Yu Chuan and the others back to the village to visit you two in person.”

Zhou Changlin wiped away his tears. In this critical moment, he still had his brother-in-law, Grandpa Hanjiang, and Uncle Chunsheng to support him.

It's easy to add flowers to brocade, but difficult to provide charcoal in the snow. He and his family will forever remember the kindness of these people.

"Grandpa Hanjiang, Uncle Chunsheng, thank you. I will always remember your kindness. I'd better go back to my father-in-law's house with Yuanbao first. He's the one who found the doctor before, so it will be more convenient for follow-up treatment."

Zhou Hanjiang frowned. "Okay, if you need any help later, remember to have Yu Chuan come to me."

Zhou Chunsheng felt a sense of relief at that moment, his voice lightening slightly, "Changlin, here's one tael of silver. Take it and use it first. If it's not enough, have Yuchuan send a message back." Zhou Changlin still called him "uncle," which meant he understood that the adoption document was mainly to keep him in the Zhou family so he wouldn't become a rootless drifter. It showed that Zhou Changlin didn't intend to place all the burdens of himself and his family on him.

Zhou Changlin refused, and Zhou Chunsheng absolutely refused to accept the money.

Yuan Sheng smiled and said, "Brother-in-law, just take it. We'll pay Uncle Chunsheng back when we have the money." He figured Uncle Chunsheng would feel bad if his brother-in-law didn't accept the money today.

"Thank you, Uncle." Zhou Changlin accepted the silver.

Zhou Hanjiang and Zhou Chunsheng carefully examined the young man named Yuan Sheng in front of them. He was tall, handsome, and had an extraordinary temperament.

Is this the legendary rogue brother of Changlin's wife?

Rumors can be deadly! Such a good child has been ruined by rumors.

Previously, many people said that Changlin's marriage to this Yuan family woman was like having no maternal family at all; he would not only receive no help from his maternal family, but he would also be fortunate if he were not dragged down by them.

Looking back now, it's pure nonsense! This brother-in-law not only took out twenty taels of silver, but also took Changlin's family home. It seemed like they wanted to continue treating their injuries. How much silver would that cost? Ordinary people don't have that kind of ability or courage!

The two men looked at Yuan Sheng, and the more they looked at the young man, the more they liked him.