Even Qin Fu was surprised by Qin Xiaozhou's generosity. He had only wanted a hundred or two coins, which would have been enough to hire a wet nurse to take care of Dujuan and her daughter for two or six months. He quickly put the money away and smiled broadly. "Oh, Xiaozhou, you're just stubborn but soft-hearted. I'm going back now. Remember to come back and visit your sister and me when you have time."

Qin Xiaozhou saw him off at the door, making a grand exit from the shop. By the time they reached the alley entrance, the onlookers had dispersed. Qin Fu's visit had been worthwhile; he was full of energy. "Daughter," he said, "you're really something now! Look at how easily you can take a tael of silver, and your husband's family doesn't say a word. It's clear you're thriving in the Lu family. In the future..."

"Don't say 'later'." Qin Xiaozhou smiled and lowered her voice, "Qin Fu, if your appetite is small, I will tolerate you, but you have to know your limits. If you cross the line, I won't be lenient."

Qin Fu's face stiffened. "What do you mean? You're my daughter."

Qin Xiaozhou remained calm. "Yes, I am your daughter, but that doesn't mean you can use blood ties to threaten me. I like to be straightforward. I've already stated my rules. If you want to get some soup here, you have to follow them. I'm happy to give you face because of our blood ties, but don't let the incident of you yelling and shouting in the shop happen again."

"You, you..." Qin Fu was completely stunned. He hadn't expected his daughter to have lost weight and her personality to have changed. Watching Qin Xiaozhou walk back into the alley, he couldn't help but get excited. If one or two taels of silver was just a small amount, could he come more often in the future?

Each time he asked for one or two taels of silver, it would be enough for him to eat and drink for two or three months. He didn't gamble; his only hobbies were drinking a little and being a bit lecherous. He seduced Dujuan because he wanted to have a son, but unfortunately, Dujuan gave birth to a daughter. He was already forty years old this year, and with money, he could keep a mistress. This time, he was determined to find one with big hips, because big hips meant he would have a son!