Fighting Over Demolition Compensation

In the small courtyard.

After Chu Guozhong saw Su Chen off, he received a phone call.

"Hello, Chu Guozhong, I heard you went to the hospital? Such a big deal, and you didn't even tell your old squad leader!"

It was an old comrade-in-arms calling. Hearing that Chu Guozhong had been hospitalized, he expressed his concern.

Picking up the phone, Chu Guozhong calmed his emotions and said indifferently:

"Old squad leader, don't worry, my body is as strong as ever! It's just a minor ailment, I'll be fine after a couple of days of rest!"

"Sigh, at our age, we can't afford to be reckless. Take good care of yourself!"

Soon.

One comrade-in-arms after another started calling. Without exception, they were all old comrades-in-arms he had fought alongside in the past!

Once someone found out he had gone to the hospital, the news spread like wildfire through the entire group chat.

"Old Chu, don't worry, I'll immediately arrange the best doctors in the country to treat you!"

"Old Chu, you scared me to death. Why did you go to the hospital out of the blue? If you hadn't taken that bullet for me back then, I would have lost my life long ago! If you need anything, just say the word!"

"Little Chu, let's get together after some time. We haven't seen each other in years! Everyone is worried since you're in the hospital. Let's gather and reassure each other!"

The voices of his old comrades-in-arms echoed in his ears, like a warm current rippling through his heart.

But at this moment, Chu Guozhong felt as if his heart was being cut by a knife.

He missed these old comrades-in-arms, with whom he had shared life and death, and fought on the battlefield, the most. However, he couldn't tell them about his illness, lest these old fellows become sad.

Chu Guozhong suppressed his tears:

"Old Liu, don't worry, the doctor said it's just a minor issue! No need to trouble you!"

"Little Cheng, after all these years, you still remember that one bullet. We were brothers in the same trench, saving your life was the right thing to do. Don't mention such a small matter again!"

"Alright, alright, you take care of yourself too. When we get together, I'll have a good drink with you all! We'll talk about our heroic deeds back in the day, haha!"

After hanging up the phone, Chu Guozhong's complexion seemed to have worsened.

Before the wine cup, tears fall, a hero's twilight, feeling the weight of gold.

Although his heart still lingered in the fiery passion of his youth, his body would no longer allow it.

At this moment, his gaze still fixed on his phone, he noticed the messages section, where there were quite a few new text messages.

Upon opening them, Chu Guozhong almost fainted from anger.

Eldest Son: Dad, I'm the eldest son of this family. In the past, I've always handled family matters. Doesn't every family have the eldest son inherit? The demolition compensation should be mine!!

Second Son: I'm so unlucky. After I dropped out of school, you've seen how hard I've worked in society all these years. Now I have no other choice. You're my father, you can't just watch me die! Give me three million Yuan in demolition compensation, and I'll definitely make a comeback. As soon as I make money, I promise I'll pay you back immediately! Just three years, and I'll return ten times what I owe you!

Youngest Daughter: My mother died in childbirth right after I was born. In this family, I'm the most filial! Think about it, these past few years, you've been going to the hospital, running around, and haven't I been the one taking care of you? When have those heartless elder brothers of mine ever come to look after you? Leave the demolition compensation to me, and I'll take care of your funeral and see you off!

Looking at the messages on his phone, Chu Guozhong was furious!

He blocked them all directly!

Before this batch of demolition compensation, his children, though they bickered, were still harmonious and showed filial piety towards him.

But once the demolition compensation arrived, his children's intentions changed. They were all focused on the compensation, arguing all day long, and even got into a few fights!

However, he had already distributed all of this demolition compensation, donating it to society.

Chu Guozhong felt a sense of relief. The only thing that made him a little uneasy was his own funeral.

His life had been ordinary and low-key. For his funeral send-off, Chu Guozhong wanted something extraordinary.

Now that he had purchased the 99 Yuan send-off service, he hoped it would appear at his funeral as promised, bringing some mystery to the occasion!

In the evening.

Chu Guozhong returned to the resettlement housing from the demolition and lay on the bed, exhausted in body and mind.

His breathing was somewhat difficult, and his chest felt as if a massive boulder was pressing down on it, causing immense discomfort!

He had intended to get a good night's sleep.

Unexpectedly, A sudden commotion erupted.

"Damn it, I'm the eldest son of this family. By all rights, this demolition compensation should be mine. What right do you have to fight me for it?"

A middle-aged man burst through the door, cursing loudly in the living room.

Behind him were a man and a woman, two figures.

The two also refused to back down:

"Brother, what you're saying is unfair. The house originally belonged to Dad, so the demolition compensation naturally belongs to Dad. Why should it all go to you? Among us brothers over the years, I'm the one who has struggled the most. This money should naturally be used to help me first!"

"You get lost! Did we make you go into business all these years? You're incompetent yourself and lost money, and you expect us to clean up your mess? Fat chance! If you lose the demolition compensation too, will you be satisfied? Listen to me, it's best to give up on your business ideas!"

"Big Brother, Second Brother, why are you two arguing? I'm the youngest in the family, and just a girl. This money should be mine. Besides, you two are never home, and haven't I been the one taking care of Dad all these years?"

Listening to the argument of the three people in the living room, Chu Guozhong's head was about to explode. He roared from inside the room:

"Enough! All of you, shut up!"

Hearing this, the three of them froze.

They hadn't expected the old man to be home.

The second son, Chu Anlu, was the most perceptive. He quickly walked into the room, feigning concern:

"Oh, Dad, you're home but didn't make a sound. I thought you weren't back yet!"

The eldest son, Chu Anfu, hurried over, saying righteously:

"Dad, why did you block my phone? I can't get through when I call you! Even WeChat is blocked?"

The daughter, Chu Anxin, standing nearby: "Dad, you really worried me. I came home and couldn't find you, so I took time off work and searched everywhere for you! I even checked all the parks! I'm exhausted!"

Chu Guozhong was so angry he didn't want to speak. He said coldly:

"I'm not your father! All of you, get out!"

His words were resolute.

"Look how upset you've made Dad!"

Chu Anfu, with a look of righteous indignation, accused his younger brother and sister.

Chu Anlu ignored his elder brother's accusation and quickly stepped forward to curry favor:

"Dad, I heard you went to the hospital again today. What did the doctor say? I'll bring you some supplements another day to help you recover!"

At this moment, he had to seize the initiative!

Being filial was important. After all, the money would stay within the family. The demolition funds were bound to be left to his own flesh and blood.

Perhaps if he was more filial, this money would end up in his own pocket.

"My health is fine, you don't need to worry about me. All of you, get out. I want to sleep!"

Chu Guozhong waved his hand with difficulty. He was truly tired.

His eyelids felt like they were fighting to stay open.

But then he heard his children's argument again.

Eldest son: Dad, what about the demolition funds? You can't just keep them forever, can you?

The mention of demolition funds instantly energized them all.

Second son: Give me a million first. I only want a million. My creditors are knocking on my door. If I can pay off my debts, my wife will come back. You can't just watch my family fall apart, Dad!

The youngest daughter was a little angry: "Do you two have any shame? When Dad was sick last year, I took care of him by myself. Where were you? Asking for demolition funds now, are you even embarrassed? What right do you have?!"

The eldest son was momentarily speechless.

The second son, however, sneered: "Heh, Chu Anxin, you're the laziest one. Don't think I don't know that Dad has given you plenty of financial support. What's wrong with you taking care of Dad? Isn't that what you're supposed to do?"

The youngest daughter was stunned for a moment, then became somewhat enraged: "I don't care! In any case, I've put in the most effort in this family!"

Watching them argue endlessly before him, Chu Guozhong felt a severe headache. He wanted to tell them directly that he had donated the demolition funds.

But a phlegm seemed to be stuck in his throat. His face turned red with the effort, but he couldn't speak.

After arguing for a long time, they still couldn't reach a conclusion.

Chu Anfu, who always had a bad temper, got angry and punched the nearby cabinet:

"You people won't get a single cent of this demolition fund!"

"On what grounds?! Who do you think you are?"

Chu Anlu also got angry and started cursing!

The two quickly started fighting, throwing punches and kicks at each other!

"You dare hit me?"

"You dare kick me?!"

The two sons wrestled with each other. The youngest daughter stood by indifferently, wishing her two brothers would just beat each other to death. Then no one would be competing with her for the demolition funds.

Beside them, Chu Guozhong's eyes turned bloodshot. Watching the scene before him, he couldn't utter a word.

His anger surged!

As a stream of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth, he trembled and fainted on the spot from anger!

"Dad!"

Chu Anxin was terrified and shouted loudly.

The two sons also stopped fighting and quickly looked at the old man.

They immediately panicked:

"Quick, call an ambulance!"

"Dad, you can't die! I haven't gotten the demolition funds yet! I'm waiting to save my life!"

"What ambulance? Let's just take him to the hospital right now!"

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