Chapter 106: They’re All No Good

Fang Yuan was also happy after hearing this: “If it can be built, that would be great. When New Year comes, Lu Chuan can come back and live in the new house.”

Father Lu was also tempted after hearing this, but it was only temptation, he still could not act on it: “If we wait until after autumn to build, it might be too late, we won’t be able to finish it.”

Wuhu overheard and suggested: “If we lay the foundation now and build after autumn, we can still make it in time. Otherwise, just build it now.”

Father Lu rarely insisted: “Why rush? It is better to build it next year.”

They were thinking that after autumn they would have more money on hand.

Second son and his wife brought back so much material; the biggest expense was already done, and the remaining harvest money together with what he had saved would be enough to build the house.

In the countryside, building a house costs very little in labor, mostly relying on helping hands. Father Lu wanted to pay for the house entirely out of his own pocket.

For Wuhu and their construction team, if they built rural houses, there would not be much work and not much money to earn.

Wuhu said: “Uncle, since the weather is good now, why not just build it?”

Father Lu said: “You kid, just like Fang Yuan, always impatient. Building a house is a big matter, it cannot be rushed.”

The others did not say much, but they all had their own thoughts.

Fang Yuan, who never overthought things, said: “Then we will listen to Dad.”

Wuhu then discussed with Fang Yuan: “You are already married, I should get married too. I will go back and talk with Mom and Dad about where I should build my house. I am thinking of building it first, otherwise I do not feel safe leaving my materials at home.”

Fang Yuan said: “What is there to worry about if they cannot be eaten or drunk?”

Wuhu said: “Eldest brother, I will not even mention him, he is the kind who suffers just to save face. Second brother has no courtyard wall yet, Third Brother wants to add a side room, Fourth Brother, forget about him. If I do not turn my materials into a house, they will all end up being taken by them.”

Fang Yuan had to admit that Fifth Brother was being thoughtful. Once the brothers used up the materials, what could he even do about it.

Fang Yuan said: “Can you still go back?”

Everyone knew their own brothers, none of them were easy to deal with. The problem was that they could not leave Wuhu either. If he went home to build a house, he would not be able to earn money here.

Wuhu just laughed: “Why would I go back? I can go to Eldest Brother, can’t I? Isn’t he building houses for others?”

Even Fang Yuan, who was usually honest, felt this idea was a bit unethical: “Aren’t you afraid Eldest Brother will split you open?”

If you ask your elder brother to build a house for you, how would that even be calculated? Whether he charges money or not, it would all be a mess for Eldest Brother.

Wuhu said lightly: “I am giving him work to do. What a good thing.”

Fang Yuan rarely showed any conscience and said: “You cannot do it like that. What if Dad gets angry?”

Wuhu asked: “Then what should we do?”

Fang Yuan said: “We should build houses the same way everyone else does. We all build together then.”

Wuhu said: “We are not at home, that makes things difficult. It is better to just spend more money.”

Fang Yuan smiled: “Fifth Brother, you can say I am simple-minded, but there is one thing I am definitely thinking ahead of you. Fourth Brother will definitely come looking for you.”

Wuhu did not want to hear this topic. Their Fourth Brother was like a reincarnated troublemaker, the root of all mischief: “Go away, do not mention him. Annoying.”

Fang Yuan said: “Why are you annoyed? Fourth Brother has money to build houses.”

Wuhu glared at Fang Yuan: “He has no materials.”

Fang Yuan said: “You do.”

Fang Yuan added: “More importantly, he has time.”

Wuhu said: “I just cannot stand his rotten temper. When he sees money, he recognizes no family.”

Fang Yuan felt something was off: “Are you insulting me or yourself?”

Alright then, they were all siblings after all, sharing the same blood, this flaw seemed to run in the family.

Wuhu became irritated just thinking about Fourth Brother and did not want to deal with him: “Do not jinx it. I am afraid of being targeted.”

Fang Yuan said: “I think it is quite good. If he really targets your materials, do not forget to let him handle my house as well when the time comes.”

Then she added: “My mother and Third Son can only manage things at home. They cannot handle outside matters.”

When the two of them were talking, they did not hide it from Father Lu, and Father Lu simply pretended not to hear.

To him, the Fang family’s Five Tigers were all fierce like real tigers. He even thought that having sons like these, the in-laws must be proud. Any one of them alone was worth several men.

It was just that when the brothers fought among themselves, it was a bit troublesome. Everyone had their own schemes.

But then again, being able to scheme even against your own brothers meant having some intelligence. As long as they were willing to work, it was fine.

Their eldest brother was the kind who made people anxious. He only knew how to scheme against his own brothers, but outside he was timid and useless.

In the end, it was Fang Yuan, the one who seemed least scheming, who ended up saying it right.

And sure enough, what she casually said came true. Fourth Brother came looking.

But he was not after Wuhu’s materials. He was after Wuhu’s business.

He wanted to join Wuhu and make money together. This was clearly trying to take advantage of things. What bold thinking.

Wuhu thought to himself, if I let you get involved, I would never have peace again.

Their Fourth Brother had no other real skills, but he was extremely good at stirring up trouble. Without him, things would not fall apart.

Not to mention, back when Eldest Brother and Lu Chuan were making money together, it was Fourth Brother who made the biggest fuss.

He was the kind of person who saw money and had no regard for family ties.

If Fourth Brother could find his way here, then Eldest Brother must have already been tricked by him.

Fourth Brother opened with words that were immediately unpleasant: “Fifth Brother, we are all brothers. I came to help you. It is better than dealing with outsiders.”

See, he had already started stirring trouble.

Wuhu said: “Fourth Brother, do not say that. Among brothers, who do not know each other’s nature? Back then you stirred things up in front of Eldest Brother and drove Lu Chuan away. You and Eldest Brother are also brothers, but you still ended up falling out.”

Fourth Brother’s expression turned ugly: “Do not mention Eldest Brother. He is just foolish. Such a good opportunity and he insisted on dragging in his brother-in-law. If someone is willing to work, fine, but he keeps pointing fingers at the construction site all day, acting more impressive than his real brother.”

Wuhu thought to himself, I am afraid you just wanted to point fingers there yourself.

Fourth Brother said: “Fifth Brother, we are blood brothers. We are definitely closer than outsiders.”

Wuhu said: “If that is the case, are you closer to me than Fang Yuan and I? We were in the same womb together from the start.”

Fourth Brother said: “Aren’t we all brothers?”

Wuhu said: “Fourth Brother, precisely because we are brothers, we should not mix things together. You once said something right, one mountain cannot contain two tigers.”

Fourth Brother immediately changed expression: “What, you want to eat everything yourself?”

Wuhu did not back down at all: “I hunted it, I eat it however I want. Your pressure tactics will not work on me.”

Wuhu said: “I will say it right here today. Not just Fourth Brother, even if Eldest Brother comes, it will be the same. I am from the Fang family too. I am also a tiger. I guard my food. Once the meat is in my mouth, I will not share it with anyone.”

Fourth Brother immediately flared up: “Fifth Brother, you are really something now. Not even a bit of family feeling left. Fang Wuhu, listen to me…”

At this moment Fang Yuan walked in: “Fourth Brother, do not be angry. Fifth Brother does not mean it like that.”

Fourth Brother said: “What is it to you, girl? He is not a good person, and neither are you.”