Deng Ruibo: "?"

I didn't feel embarrassed at all.

He continued with a smile, "Oh dear, you've really grown up. You're not as close to your uncle as you used to be."

Then he turned to Jiang Zao, his smile unchanged: "This must be Yan Ci's wife? She is indeed a great beauty. Hmm, she and Yan Ci are a perfect match."

He then took out a jade pendant and said, "This is a piece of jade that I obtained by chance when I was young. Jade is good for your health. Consider it a gift from your uncle. You must not refuse it, otherwise you will not acknowledge me as your uncle."

Since things had come to this point, Jiang Zao naturally couldn't refuse.

"Thank you, cousin."

Then she took out the gift she had prepared: "Wishing my cousin-in-law boundless happiness, longevity, and everlasting youth."

Deng Ruibo was very happy and accepted the gift: "Great, it would be best if you could grow younger with age. My nephew's wife knows how to talk. Come, come, come, have a seat inside."

Jiang Zao and Fu Yanci sat down at the first table.

Apart from the two of them, everyone at this table was an elder, and the reason they were able to sit here was because Fu Yanci was the undisputed head of the Fu family.

As soon as Jiang Zao sat down, she felt a pair of resentful and jealous eyes fall on her from not far away.

I turned my head and looked over there.

Early summer?

Since Jiang Jinfeng was the younger generation, the two of them sat at the third table.

You're even jealous of this?

Jiang Zao raised an eyebrow slightly at Xia Chu, a smile playing on her lips.

If you want to sit at the head table, you'll have to work harder in your next life.

Xia Chuwei glared at her resentfully, and the next second she was called out by the elders at the table and they started urging her to have a child. Everyone at the table chimed in, as if they would benefit from Xia Chuwei having another child.

Seeing that Xia Chuwei was not feeling well, Jiang had already felt better.

But this joy did not last long, because the idea of ​​urging someone to have a child was something that every elder talked about.

The same applies to their table.

"Yanci, you're recovering quite well. When are you and Jiang Zao going to have a child?"

"Yes, it'll be good for your mother to enjoy the happiness of being with her grandchildren."

Madam Fu sat to the side and directly deflected the question: "The young couple is still newlyweds and hasn't even enjoyed their time together for a few days. Why are you in such a hurry to have a child? They are still young. They can have a child in a few years. Besides, she is currently in the prime of her career and is too busy with her projects."

Relative A: "Oh dear, what's the point of a woman being so capable? It's better to have children as soon as possible. While she's still young, she can have as many as she wants, and it'll be more lively with a large family."

Relative B: "Yes, in a few years you'll be old too, and after thirty you'll be considered a high-risk pregnancy, which is bad for both the mother and the child."

Deng Ruibo and another male elder could only listen with smiles on their faces. This kind of topic belonged to women, and it was better for them men not to get involved.

Madam Fu spoke again: "Our Fu family doesn't just hire wives for children. Zaozao is smart and capable, working hand in hand with Yanci to build a career, wholeheartedly planning for the Fu family. She's good at both domestic and social affairs. She's only been with the Fu family for a short time and she's already secured a major project. It's Yanci's good fortune to marry her, and it's also thanks to the good deeds of our Fu family ancestors. As for children, she can have them whenever she wants. I'm content as long as the two of them are happy and loving. As elders, we shouldn't interfere too much, don't you agree?"

Seeing the constipated expressions on the faces of those relatives and elders, who dared not speak out in anger, Jiang Zao felt completely relieved.

It feels so good to have someone protecting you.

After this incident, everyone knew that Old Madam Fu was protecting Jiang Zao, and Jiang Zao's position in the Fu family was confirmed. With this in mind, no one dared to say anything inappropriate in front of Jiang Zao anymore.

After the banquet, Deng Ruibo extended an invitation to Jiang Zao and Fu Yanci.

"Yanci, Zaozao, your uncle has been abroad for so many years, I didn't expect Lincheng to have changed so much. Take some time to show him around sometime, and bring your younger family members too. Oh, I'm getting old, I just want to be with you younger generation, since I don't have any children of my own."

Fu Yanci subconsciously looked at Jiang Zao.

Deng Ruibo noticed this reflexive behavior, his eyes flickered slightly, but he didn't say anything.

Jiang Zao nodded: "Okay, then Uncle, you can set a time, and we'll definitely be there."

Deng Ruibo then added, "When I left Lincheng, the Fu family wasn't as powerful as it is now. I'd like to visit the company. Would that be convenient? Of course, I know you're all busy. If it's not possible, then forget it. I can kill time somewhere else."

Taking a step back to move forward, and with so many relatives around, Jiang Zao really couldn't say no. However, she didn't make a decision on her own either, but instead turned to look at Old Madam Fu.

Madam Fu smiled gently: "You haven't been to the company since it changed its address. It would be good for you to go and take a look."

That's settled then.

After returning home, Madam Fu explained Deng Ruibo's situation to Jiang Zao in detail.

"You must have heard long ago why your cousin went abroad back then, right?"

Jiang Zao nodded: "Didn't you say you were heartbroken?"

Madam Fu took a sip of her coffee. "He did have a girlfriend back then, but I only found out a few years ago that it was actually your cousin who broke up with him. Then he left the country without a word. That woman even developed depression because of it and spent many years in a sanatorium before recovering."

"So the reason my cousin went abroad wasn't because he was heartbroken at all?" Jiang Zao suddenly understood why Madam Fu had brought this up with her.

"Mom, do you suspect that my uncle has ulterior motives for going abroad or returning to China this time?"

Madam Fu's appreciation for Jiang Zao grew stronger and stronger. "You are indeed very smart, just like me when I was young."

Maintaining composure at all times is crucial for a business leader or even the head of a family.

"When your cousin goes to the company, have someone keep a close eye on him. Also, never let Yanci be alone with him." Old Madam Fu emphasized the second half of the sentence.

Fu Yanci, who was learning boxing from Momo, suddenly poked his head out from behind the sofa and tilted his head to look at Old Madam Fu.

"Mom, why can't my cousin be alone with me?"

His eyes were clear, showing no sign of wariness.

This is also what Madam Fu is most worried about.

She sighed softly, "Yanci, just remember to listen to Zaozao in everything, and try not to leave Zaozao's side. If you have to be alone, take Momo with you, okay?"

At this moment, she is not the powerful businesswoman Fu that many people admire, but just an ordinary mother worried about her son.

Fu Yanci nodded: "Okay, I will listen to my wife and my mother."