Chapter 266: Name on the land deed 266 Chapter 266: Name on the land deed 266 “I do indeed have some ideas. Mother should first discuss with Father about finding someone to take on the job. Once I have drawn up the plans, I will show them to you. You will definitely be satisfied,” Ye Jiu said.

“My dear treasure knows how to draw plans?” Although Mrs. He said this, deep down, she didn’t believe a word Ye Jiu was saying.

Writing and drawing were not like other skills. Her Xiaojiu was good in every aspect, except that the lack of ability in the family had held her back. The child couldn’t even recognize characters, let alone draw plans. That was no simple task.

Yet Ye Jiu was full of confidence, “These past few days when I had nothing to do, I just took a twig and scribbled on the ground to practice.”

I might not be able to produce something very good, but rough shapes were still manageable. Later, with a lengthy discussion with the master builder, who is the expert, he would surely understand.

By saying this, Ye Jiu was also giving Mrs. He a heads-up.

As Old Man Ye was returning home from the fields, he just happened to run into the Clan Leader, who was a bit nosy and asked, “Uncle Cheng, I hear your family’s land deed is settled. But why does the deed have your wife’s name instead? After all, it’s the land for building a house; having your wife’s name on it doesn’t seem quite appropriate, does it?”

Traditionally, except for those who married into the wife’s family, it was always the men marrying the women and the women moving into the men’s homes.

But if Mrs. He’s name was on the land deed, then the house that would be built later would naturally also be registered under Mrs. He’s name.

Ye Cheng, as a member of the Ye Family, living in a house under Mrs. He’s name? This was not in line with tradition; he was not marrying into her family at his age, so wouldn’t this upset the natural order?

Even Old Man Ye felt a jolt at heart. He made some casual responses and hurried home.

Ye Wenqing was busy making soap in the courtyard. Old Man Ye couldn’t care less about the loss of face and directly pulled him aside, asking, “The Clan Leader said our family’s land deed has your granny’s name on it. What’s going on exactly?”

“This…” Wenqing hesitated, not knowing how to answer.

“Forget it, just tell me if this is true?” Old Man Ye also knew about Mrs. He’s authority in the household; he knew Wenqing wouldn’t dare to speak ill of her, so he simply confirmed the fact before making any plans.

This time, Wenqing did not beat around the bush but nodded his head.

Immediately, Old Man Ye almost couldn’t catch his breath.

This old woman, as she gets older, why has she started causing trouble again!

They, the Ye Family, are purchasing land to build a house. What’s the meaning of having Mrs. He’s name on it?

Wouldn’t that then make the house belong to the He Family?

Old Man Ye returned to the room with a cold face, in stark contrast to the three people inside who were talking and laughing.

As soon as Mrs. He saw the gloomy old face of Old Man Ye, she was immediately displeased. However, she also knew why he was upset, so she was able to hold back and did not lose her temper with mocking and scolding.

Looking at Ye Jiu and Ye Qingzhi, Mrs. He said, “My dear treasure, why don’t you take Qingzhi out for a walk first?”

Ye Jiu did not want to leave, fearing that if Old Man Ye lost his temper, Mrs. He would be at a disadvantage. After all, this matter was decided on her own initiative; it was unfair to let Mrs. He bear the consequences.

However, Mrs. He insisted, absolutely wanting Ye Jiu to go out.

With no choice, Ye Jiu could only stand up and look at Old Man Ye, “Father, I have a few words I want to say to you alone.”

Old Man Ye didn’t say a word but walked outside with a stern face.

Ye Jiu knew that this meant he agreed, so she followed him out as well.

“Tell me, did you know in advance about your mother’s name being on the land deed?” Old Man Ye asked with a serious expression.