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

Just as Yuan Pan'er was about to go inside to pack her things, she was stopped by Zhou Changshui and Ma Xiangqin.

"Yuan Pan'er, what are you doing? You're no longer a member of the Zhou family, why are you barging into our Zhou family home? Do you intend to steal something from us?"

"Get out of here!" Since the relationship has been severed, Yuan Pan'er doesn't need to be polite anymore.

Hearing the noise, Zhou Hanjiang walked over with his cane. "You heartless bastard, get out of my way right now. My cane doesn't have eyes."

Zhou Changshui flinched, reluctantly stepping aside. It was a pity about all those things in his elder brother's room; he had originally intended to keep them.

Even his father couldn't handle his third grandfather's cane, so he dared not try to carry it. Ma Xiangqin was pregnant after all, so she didn't dare to jump too much either.

After the two people stepped aside, Yuan Pan'er was finally able to go into the room to pack her things.

The crowd hadn't dispersed yet, and many people witnessed this scene.

“Zhou Changshui is a real scoundrel. Before his brother was injured, his brother did all the work in the fields, and he just lazed around doing nothing. Now that his brother is injured, he won’t even let him take his things from the house. He’s really despicable and has a black heart.”

"Like Zhou Chunqiang, that old man Zhou is so dark-skinned."

"His family's only decent thing is Changlin; it's true that even bad bamboo produces good shoots."

“I had heard before that Zhou Changshui and Yuan Pan’er’s brother were on the same side, but today I found out that’s not the case at all.”

"Yuan Pan'er's younger brother? That boy who took the money, is that Changlin's wife's younger brother? The legendary scoundrel?"

"It's him, but he's completely different from the rumors. He's really handsome and looks like a real talent!"

"He truly stood up for his sister and brother-in-law at crucial moments. Compared to Zhou Chunqiang and his cronies, they were worlds apart."

An older woman brought her daughter to watch the spectacle. The girl, blushing, tugged at her mother's sleeve, and the older woman understood immediately, "Is Changlin's wife's younger brother married yet? He looks quite young."

"What? Do you have an idea?"

The old woman waved her hand, "What could I possibly be thinking? I was just asking casually." The old woman's daughter was already blushing.

"They got married. I saw his wife a few days ago. She has a big red birthmark on half of her face, about the size of a fist. She's quite ugly!"

Upon hearing this, the girl's heart shattered. Such a handsome and charming young man was already married? And to an ugly woman at that?

Yuan Sheng overheard the old woman saying her wife was ugly. "Auntie, my wife is very beautiful. I love her very much."

Oh my, when she heard Yuansheng say that, the old lady blushed. She's really shameless!

These young people nowadays!

The young girl standing to the side, her heart shattered, realized she had no chance at all.

Yuan Pan'er quickly packed her things. Actually, there wasn't much stuff; her large dowry chest was enough to hold it all.

It mainly consisted of her dowry items: several quilts, a makeup box, two silver hairpins, a washbasin, a bucket, and several sets of clothes.

Yuan Sheng had already asked Li Chunjiang to help borrow an oxcart when Yuan Laifu appeared, driving his big yellow dog.

"Pan'er, your father has come to take you home." Yuan Laifu looked travel-worn, but a smile was on his face.

Yuan Pan'er rushed to Yuan Laifu and took his hand. "Dad!" It feels so good to have a father who loves you!

Zhou Changlin looked at his father-in-law apologetically, "Father, I haven't been able to give Pan'er a good life. She has suffered with me all these years. In the end, she didn't get any inheritance. All she has left is her dowry."

"Changlin, don't say anything, just focus on recovering. I know you're filial and righteous, which is why they can easily manipulate you. It's good that we've severed ties now. We can go our separate ways and have a better future together. Come on, let's go home."

Zhou Changlin was moved and said, "Okay, Dad."

Yuan Sheng and Yuan Pan'er laid straw on the oxcart, then a quilt on the straw, and carefully lifted Zhou Changlin onto the quilt.

She then put the dowry chest aside.

"Let's go home."

Yuan Laifu pulled Zhou Changlin, Yuan Sheng, Yuan Pan'er, and several children in an oxcart, following behind the cart.

Among the villagers watching, many of the married women envied Yuan Pan'er.

Previously, when villagers gossiped, Ma Xiangqin would always come out and talk about how much her family valued her, how much her younger brothers cared about her as their older sister, and what gifts they always brought when they visited. While she spoke, she would always take a jab at her sister-in-law, Yuan Pan'er, saying that Yuan Pan'er only had one brother, Yuan Sheng, and that he was a scoundrel and incompetent. She said having such a family was worse than having none at all, as they couldn't help and only dragged her down.

Unexpectedly, at the crucial moment, Yuan Pan'er's family stepped forward!

Not only did the younger brother take out nine taels of silver directly, but the father also personally came to pick him up in an oxcart!

Ma Xiangqin is really good at talking nonsense. If her family is not good, what kind of family is good?

Zhang Shufen witnessed Yuansheng's capabilities yesterday; to support her sister, he completely overwhelmed Zhou Changshui. Today, he even offered to spend money to bring her sister's family back to her parents' home—what incredible generosity! One can only imagine how much money this will cost in the future!

Zhang Shufen greeted Yuan Laifu and gave Yuan Sheng a thumbs up, saying, "Yuan Sheng, this is you. I apologize to you; I looked down on you before! Now, in my heart, you are the best younger brother."

"Sister Shufen, it's not your fault. I've done a lot of bad things in the past, so it's no wonder you think that way."

Zhang Shufen walked up to Yuan Pan'er and took out three hundred coins from her bosom. "Pan'er, take this money first. If you need anything later, come and talk to me. We'll figure something out together. These difficult days will eventually pass."

Yuan Sheng laughed. Sister Shufen was truly her sister's best friend. "Sister Shufen, you should keep the money. My sister won't have any hard times from now on. She'll have a lot of good days ahead of her."

Zhang Shufen feigned anger and scolded, "This money isn't for you, it's for Pan'er."

Thinking of her younger brother's current abilities, Yuan Pan'er said, "Shufen, there's really no need for this money. Yuan Bao'er is doing well now, and our future will only get better and better. Changlin and I thank you."

"You're still being polite with me! You don't treat me like one of your own!" After much persuasion, Zhang Shufen still stuffed the three hundred coins into Yuan Pan'er's hand.

Zhou Changlin's two childhood friends, Ma Chao and Qian Xiaoshan, each took four hundred coins and insisted on giving them to their friend, saying, "Changlin, you must take good care of your injuries and not think about those sad things. It's not worth getting hurt over these people."

"Yes, don't worry, I won't be sad for them anymore. From now on, they are just strangers to me."

After exchanging pleasantries with his friends, Yuan Laifu led his family and set off in an oxcart.

Yuan Sheng held Yu Zhu in his arms. The little Yu Zhu was fragrant and soft. Yuan Sheng couldn't help but think of his daughter from his previous life. Today, he could have Doctor Zhong take a good look at Chen Xi's health. They should put having a baby on the agenda as soon as possible, so that Chen Xi wouldn't have any wild thoughts.