Chapter 997: Chapter 997 You are my grandfather_1 Chapter 997: Chapter 997 You are my grandfather_1 Tong Tiehu was holding chopsticks in one hand and a Steamed Bun in the other, eating a meal. Before he left today, Qiao Xiaomai had stuffed a few slices of Bacon and a basket of Garlic Sprouts into his hands. Stir-frying these two things together made for an incredibly delicious dish.

Just when he was enjoying his meal, someone had to dampen his spirits.

He glanced at Tong Dala with an expressionless face. “This is the Emperor’s directive, if you have any complaints, go take them up with the Emperor.”

“The Emperor’s directive?!” Both Tong Dala and Li Rou were taken aback.

“This business deal is a partnership between Xiaomai and the Emperor. The Emperor is kind-hearted and has ceded the profits from Huai’an County, letting the people of our village benefit. If the two of you are dissatisfied, feel free to take it up with the Emperor.”

As Tong Tiehu said this, he sped up his eating pace.

What a killjoy!

Better to finish eating and go to bed early!

Li Rou and Tong Dala exchanged glances, then Tong Dala continued to inquire, “But the two-wheeled cart was originally made by you, right?”

“That was Sanlang’s idea; Changsun and I simply made it according to his proposal. In the end, I just followed the model to construct it. If you two now feel wronged, don’t come to me, go to the Emperor.”

Tong Erlang had gone to Yang Wenxiao to complain before in an attempt to set up Qiao Xiaomai, which is why he was angered.

But now that this couple felt he was being unfair, he was indifferent. If they thought he was unfair, they were free to complain. He wasn’t stopping them.

He had already lost face in front of Yang Wenxiao once; another time wouldn’t matter.

Upon hearing this, Tong Dala couldn’t help but glance at Li Rou again, and then he sighed, “It seems that Sanlang really doesn’t consider me his older brother anymore.”

“As his older brother, what have you ever done for him?” Tong Tiehu asked coldly in return.

“I played with him when he was young and never did him any wrong.”

Upon hearing this, Tong Tiehu let out a cold laugh, “Have you forgotten whose idea it was for your mother to feign illness for a marriage scheme?”

With that said, Li Rou couldn’t help but lower her head.

The example of Zhu Hongyun was right in front of them, so now she had to tread carefully.

Tong Dala’s face flushed with embarrassment for a moment. Recently, with Tong Xingda, the Zhang Family, and Zhu Hongyun taking the lead in trouble-making, he truly had forgotten about this incident.

“I’m telling you two, honestly do your work and stop always thinking of unnecessary things. No one is blind. Everyone knows exactly what the two of you are like. What is owed to you, you will not miss out on; what is not owed to you, you’d better not covet.”

“Otherwise, I’ll lock you both up in the old house. Even though our family is poor now, we still have enough silver to pay someone to watch over you.”

“Locking you both up would give me some peace at last.”

Tiehu’s words were cold and ruthless, instilling a sense of fear in Tong Dala, though he also felt resentful. “Grandfather, have you come to recognize only Sanlang as your grandson? If you lock us up, you can then go enjoy your life with Sanlang.”

As soon as he said this, Tong Tiehu abruptly placed his chopsticks down and his face turned as cold as ice, “Even if I want to enjoy life with Sanlang, what of it? I have managed this household with hard work for decades. Now that I am old, am I not entitled to enjoy life?!”

“I am supposed to take care of you for a lifetime, is that it?! Huh? The children are all grown up, good for nothing, yet their aspirations are as high as the sky. You’re envious of Sanlang, then go and earn it yourself!”

“Be it silver or reputation, if you’re envious, go earn it yourself! You’re all just thinking of relying on this old man. Am I supposed to let you bleed me dry?!”

“I am not your grandfather, you’re my grandfather!”