Free Web NovelChapter 914: Chapter 911: Proof of Allegiance 8
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She turned to her brother, "I don’t want a single cent, I won’t fight with you over anything. But if you get the inheritance, you must fulfill your obligations."
Her sister-in-law sneered, "Xu Xiaoya, you’re dreaming. I’m telling you, one mustn’t be shameless."
She was puzzled, "How am I shameless?"
Her brother stepped forward, "Xu Xiaoya, listen carefully, if you dare not to pay, I’ll dare to sue you."
"On what grounds?"
"According to Article 15 of the ’Law of the People’s Republic of China on Protection of the Rights and Interests of Elderly People’, a supporter cannot refuse to fulfill their obligation of support on the grounds of giving up inheritance rights or other reasons. If the supporter does not fulfill their obligation, the elderly have the right to require the supporter to provide support fees. Supporters cannot demand the elderly undertake labor beyond their capability. Article 19 stipulates that the elderly have the right to dispose of their personal property according to the law; children or other relatives must not interfere or forcibly take the elderly’s property..."
The brother was reading from a note.
It turned out he came prepared.
"Dad can give his inheritance to anyone he wants, it’s none of your business. But the surgery fees, not a cent less from you. You don’t agree? If you don’t agree, go find a judge."
He let out a cold laugh, "Xu Xiaoya, don’t think for a second that we’re illiterate, and don’t think that just because you’ve lived in the city for a few years you can turn your back on us. The law is clear. Even if Dad doesn’t give you a single cent, even if we get all the money, you still have to pay half of the surgery fees..."
He shook the paper in his hand, making a rustling noise, extremely arrogant. "To be honest, I consulted a lawyer before coming here. Xu Xiaoya, you have to pay this money whether you want to or not. Otherwise, you’d better prepare for jail."
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The room was very quiet.
Everyone was staring at Xu Xiaoya.
She looked back at these people: father, mother, brother, sister-in-law, nephew... By rights, all of these should be close relatives. But now, she thought, what are they to her?
Old man Xu lowered his head to write, reciting each sentence: "... After I die, the house will be left to my two grandsons, no one else is allowed to fight over it..."
A few very brief words, clearly explained.
Then, old man Xu clumsily signed his own name.
From now on, it was all clear and settled.
The brother and his family instantly beamed, as if they had been relieved of a great burden.
How nice.
Old man Xu coughed lightly, "Xiaoya, I’ve set up the will in your presence, to avoid any disputes among you in the future. You have only one younger brother, what’s the harm in accommodating him a bit? Besides, you didn’t grow up by drinking the northwest wind, it was me and your mom who raised you with all kinds of effort, asking you to pay half the surgery fees isn’t excessive..."
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"I gave birth to you and raised you, it can’t be for nothing. It’s the elderly’s right to give their property to whomever they wish, but you cannot refuse to support based on that..."
Xu’s mother said helplessly, "Xiaoya, just for the sake of your brother carrying on the family line..."
The sister-in-law, "I’ve already calculated it, the surgery costs a hundred thousand, plus follow-up care and attention, you giving twenty thousand should be about right."
The brother was even more arrogant, "Anyway, if you don’t pay, you’ll go to jail."
Xu Xiaoya was very calm, "I’d rather go to jail!"
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"This money, I’m not paying a single cent. If you want to sue me, then sue me. I’d rather go to jail."
