Chapter 844 - 287: A New Page in the Family Genealogy, the Idea of Building an Ancestral Hall (Part 2)

In his previous life, he got along well with a few of his cousins...

As they drank more in rounds,

with the liquor going down, uncles and cousins began discussing some happenings among the men of their village.

Uncle Li Zhen said:

"Third brother, you weren’t home, so you don’t know. After the news about Yuan getting rich spread, many people in our village were envious, gossiping behind our backs, spreading rumors..."

Li Heng frowned and said coldly, "Who said it?"

Li Zhen replied, "Who else? It’s that second family. Before, they relied on having a village secretary in their house to always overshadow our main family. Now that Yuan is rising up, they’re obviously not happy..."

Eldest cousin Li Zichao, who spent years farming at home and knew well about the village gossip, added:

"I’ve heard them gossip behind our backs too, saying really nasty things. Anyway, they’re certainly not looking at our family kindly."

Li Heng snorted with confidence, "They think too highly of themselves. They used to always try to suppress us, but now they want to continue? Not a chance."

After speaking, Li Heng turned to Li Yuan and advised:

"Yuan, over the past few days, I’ve discussed with your uncles and brothers about building a family ancestral hall. What do you think?"

As soon as Li Heng said this, everyone at the dining table, dozens of people, instantly looked at Li Yuan, waiting for his reply.

They all knew who could make decisions in the family now.

When Li Yuan heard his father propose building a family hall, he neither opposed nor immediately agreed.

"Dad, why did you think of building an ancestral hall?"

Li Heng smiled and explained, "I’ve seen them doing this in Modu; some big families there build family halls to strengthen family cohesion. Right now, we bury our graves in the land, but once we’re gone, it might become distant..."

"Our family used to have one too, but during those special times, because of certain issues, it was torn down..."

"Yuan, what do you think?"

"We all want to hear your opinion and wait for you to make the call."

Hearing his father’s explanation and thoughts, Li Yuan nodded, very much agreeing with the idea of building a family ancestral hall.

Building a family hall isn’t new; it’s often seen, especially in the southern regions.

Since his father and uncles all wanted to build one, he naturally had no reason to oppose.

Building one would cost a few hundred to a few thousand, at most a million; for him, it’s no problem at all.

Li Yuan thought for a moment and decisively spoke up:

"I have no objection to building a family ancestral hall; I fully support it. In my opinion, if we’re going to build it, let’s set a high standard, like those big families in the south, so that no matter where our family members develop, they have a root."

"Additionally, apart from building the ancestral hall, I suggest we also recompile our family’s genealogy, according to our branch..."

Hearing Li Yuan’s suggestion to "compile the genealogy," Li Heng and the four brothers, their eyes lit up with excitement; this was a big deal.

Once the family ancestral hall is built and the genealogy is revised, the family will have its roots and heritage, naturally leading to coherence.

"Yuan, that’s a great idea. So let’s do it: build the family hall and revise the genealogy."

Li Heng said excitedly:

"Hasn’t the second family always wanted to overshadow us? In the future, we can keep them at bay, let them keep gossiping behind our backs..."

Second uncle Li Cheng added: "Since we’re going to do it, let’s discuss how to build it, where, and what kind, and where to start with the genealogy..."

Uncle Li Wu also spoke up: "We have land along the roadside and houses; we can just build there. If the land isn’t enough, we can swap or buy nearby directly."

Li Heng nodded: "Old fourth is right, just buy it directly. It must be built beautifully."

Next, everyone exchanged views back and forth, and the decision was made.

In fact, the four brother had already discussed it days before.

They were just waiting for Li Yuan to come back and state his position.

After all, whether it’s building the family hall or revising the genealogy, the money would certainly come from Li Yuan.

Uncle Li Zhen, face already flushed from drinking, raised his glass, saying emotionally:

"Come, let’s all drink together as a family. It’s my first time drinking Maotai, all thanks to Yuan."

Li Heng too, in high spirits, with a face flushed, said:

"Come, come, drink up. We’re all family, no need to stand on ceremony."

As the drinks flowed, the conversation naturally shifted back to the family’s development.

They all knew Li Yuan was already worth over a hundred million, had started several companies, and was a big star; they all wanted him to help out some cousins.

Li Heng looked at his son proudly, thinking of the other three brothers’ family situations, earnestly advising:

"Yuan, now that you’re doing well, see if you can help out family members."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan understood what his father meant.

He definitely wouldn’t refuse to help his uncles and cousins.

In the future, his wealth would only grow greater and greater. Since dad had spoken, it was only right to help his father’s brothers.