He Ximei was afraid that Xiaofeng might embarrass Second Uncle in front of Dr. Ye and his son, so she stood up and said, "I’ll get it."
Forget it, it’s just a meal, and they won’t miss one.
Su Xiaofeng picked up the last three pieces of braised pork from her bowl, laying one piece each for Sixth Master and Dr. Ye: "Sixth Master, please eat more."
Sixth Master nodded happily: "The skill of braising pork is not bad, definitely a match for mine."
Watching her bowl now only left with pickled vegetables and no braised pork, Second Uncle’s face fell. Did Xiaofeng understand the rules or not? They had just started eating; shouldn’t she have saved some for them?
"Guaizi," Su Zongming poured a bowl of rice wine and took a sip before speaking, "Your third uncle already spoke to me, said you want to build a new house, using Guisheng’s plot of land. I also spoke with him. We’re all family here. If you want to build, just build, no need to be polite."
Old Guaizi casually replied hearing his words, "Second Uncle, I’ve discussed it with my wife, and we’re not planning to build a new house anymore, just renovating the old one will do."
"Big brother," Su Guisheng, confused by Old Guaizi’s words, said, "How can your house be renovated? Even if it can be, do you realize how extensive the work would be? It might even cost more than building a new one. You might as well build a new house if you have the energy. Are you worried I might not agree? Rest assured, I have no objections. If you want to build, just go ahead."
All you need to do is give him the money, fetch another plot of land to exchange, and then you can build however you want—no problem at all.
"Second Great Uncle, uncle," Su Xiaofeng put down her chopsticks, "When we say renovate, we actually mean to build a new house right here next to the old house. As for uncle’s plot, better leave it for uncle. After all, uncle has two sons and will need to build houses in the future. It’s not appropriate for us to use it."
Second Great Uncle glanced at Su Xiaofeng displeased, "Is there no rule, no decorum? Adults should make decisions about such big matters, not a young girl like you."
"Second Uncle," He Ximei said with a smile, "Can we talk about this house matter tomorrow? We have guests over tonight."
Is it really appropriate to discuss family affairs in front of guests?
Su Zongming didn’t mind: "Dr. Ye and his son won’t interfere with our family matters. What’s the harm in letting them hear? It’s good to clarify our stance in front of them, so the villagers don’t think that Guisheng and I are unwilling to give the land to you."
"That’s big-hearted of Second Uncle." Sixth Master raised his bowl, "Here, Second Uncle, let’s drink to that."
"You must be Sixth Master," Su Zongming hadn’t expected Sixth Master to drink with him, "The villages around here really owe you and your family for helping everyone with their minor illnesses and pains; you’ve made our lives much easier."
"Doctors have the hearts of parents; it’s all small stuff," Sixth Master said cheerfully, "I’ll tell you, I’m most envious of those who have siblings. Everything can be discussed together. Like with Guaizi’s house needing a new build, you immediately offer up land, how great is that."
Xiaofeng listened to Sixth Master, her lips twitching and with a somewhat smiling expression, she watched Su Guisheng, "Uncle, are you really going to give our family the land to build on for free, without taking money or another land in exchange?"
Su Guisheng was about to answer how could that be possible — there’s no such good deal. Before he could reply, Su Zongming butted in, yet having had a bit to drink, his tongue began to slur, "That plot of land was originally Guaizi’s, initially..."
"Dad," Su Guisheng hearing Su Zongming’s words, knew he was drunk, "Are you confused by the drink? That land was left to me by our uncle, how could it possibly belong to big brother."
If it was given to him, it’s his — there’s absolutely no way he’d give it away.