After the food was served, Zhu Fanfan realized she had been looking at the food through a crack in the door. Her grandmother's cooking was simply amazing, with perfect color, aroma, and taste, making everyone's mouth water. The only drawback was that the portions were a bit small.

Zhu Jiabao was even more surprised: "Sister-in-law, your cooking skills are as good as a master chef's. Brother Fu is so lucky to have married you."

Tan Fuya lowered her head shyly: "I am blessed to have married Lao Fu."

Even though she was over fifty, her shyness was still as natural as that of a young girl. Fu Minghao smiled and said, "We are both blessed. I am blessed to marry Fu Ya, and Fu Ya is blessed to marry me. We are both blessed people."

Zhu Fanfan watched as pink bubbles floated between the two of them. Could it be that all the devoted lovers are from the same family?

Encouraged, Tan Fuya said, "Girls should learn some cooking skills. I'll teach Fanfan when she grows up."

Zhu Jiabao directly refused: "Let's talk about it when she grows up. Not all girls know how to cook. If she likes it, she can learn; if she doesn't, she doesn't. We all know how to cook. If she doesn't like it, we're not short of money. We can go out and buy food and eat something different every day. Although I don't earn as much as Brother Fu, it's more than enough to support a little girl."

He doesn't agree that girls must be good at housework or anything like that. Can't girls have their own hobbies and careers? His wife can't do any housework, but she's still always his number one priority.

Does that mean he can't learn if his wife doesn't know how? Why is he being so fussy? His wife's hands are for wielding scalpels; she can't afford to get hurt by a kitchen knife.

Tan Fuya disagreed: "Girls should learn things that are more feminine, because they will get married in the future."

Zhu Jiabao said directly, "If someone complains that you can't do housework, then you're not a good person and not worth marrying. If you don't want to get married, I'll support you for the rest of your life."

Zhu Fanfan nodded vigorously. No one could force her on this point. She didn't like doing housework. She had heard that doing housework would make her age very quickly, so she didn't want to. She also didn't want to get married. She had heard that marriage wasn't marriage, but rather being a punching bag for the man. If someone killed someone, it would be considered an accident, and the certificate would be a guarantee of murder for the man. He would only serve two years in prison and wouldn't have to pay with his life.

Fu Minghao quickly interrupted, "Fanfan is only two years old. Who can say for sure what will happen in the future? Maybe Fanfan will like doing it in the future!"

Although Brother Zhu spoke bluntly, I could tell he was sincere towards Fanfan. With Brother Zhu protecting her, Fanfan will surely grow up happily, and that's enough for them.

Zhu Jiabao also said, "We've finally managed to get together today, let's not talk about those unfounded things, let's eat."

He finally understood why the Fu family's daughters had grown up to be so bad. It was already a miracle that Fu Ya's wife hadn't made the children bind their feet. Brother Fu was muddle-headed, spoiling his wife was like ruining the family. He was clear-headed about small things, but couldn't see things clearly about big things. He didn't know how the Tan family raised their children. Fortunately, his wife taught the children not to spoil them.

Fu Minghao chimed in, "Let's drink until we drop today."

Lin Wu reminded him from the side, "It's okay to have a little, but you have to go to work tomorrow. You can drink more during the holidays of the Chinese New Year."

Fu Minghao suddenly realized, "I forgot, your job strictly forbids drinking alcohol, I'll punish myself with a drink."

Most business deals are made over drinks. He forgot that this wasn't his circle. Military discipline is strict, and he'd heard that excessive drinking would be punished.

Zhu Jiabao quickly offered a drink, saying, "We don't need to be so polite between us."

The two started chatting back and forth, and Tan Fuya couldn't get a word in edgewise. She tried to feed Fanfan, but Lin Wu took the food away from her. He just didn't like her and even said that Fanfan should learn to cook. He was afraid that Fanfan would get tired eating by herself, so how could he let her cook?

The two had unknowingly drunk a bit too much. Zhu Jiabao put his arm around Fu Minghao and said, "Brother Fu, I have something to discuss with you. It's about our country's new economic policies, and it's very important to you."

Fu Minghao immediately stopped him: "Brother Zhu, you've had too much to drink. If this is a serious matter, you could break the law."

He'd developed a high alcohol tolerance, able to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk. I never expected Brother Zhu to get drunk after just a few drinks. I should have known better than to drink with him.

Zhu Jiabao shook his head and held up two fingers: "I'm not drunk. If you don't believe me, ask me how many fingers this is?"

Fu Minghao: ...Who would ask such a question?

Zhu Fanfan: ...You've overdone it!

Lin Wu: ...What is Uncle Zhu planning to do?

Tan Fuya: ...Thank you for helping Yumin through all this trouble, Jiabao.

Zhu Jiabao gloated: "That's eight, aren't you stupid? My wife told me that if you want to know if someone is drunk, just hold up two fingers and you'll know. Isn't my wife smart?"

Everyone: ...You still know there are two?

Zhu Jiabao then shushed him, saying, "I have something to tell you, and I'm going to apologize to you."

Everyone looked at him with mixed feelings, wondering if he had just inadvertently confessed.

Zhu Jiabao looked at Fu Minghao sadly: "The country is going to implement a public-private partnership, and Shanghai is one of the most important cities. Large factories like yours are the key targets."

Fu Minghao still asked, "What is this public-private partnership?"

Zhu Jiabao wanted to take the opportunity to explain, but the alcohol hit him and he collapsed. Lin Wu quickly came over to support him: "I'm sorry, Uncle Fu, Uncle Zhu has had too much to drink. I'll take him back to his room to rest."

Zhu Fanfan: ...failed at the crucial moment.

The remaining three looked at each other. While Zhu and Fu were talking, the rest of them had already finished eating, so Tan Fuya asked, "It's getting late. Fanfan, which room are you staying in? Grandma will take you there."

Zhu Fanfan shook her head: "I live in my own room and I go back by myself. Children need to learn to be independent from a young age."

Tan Fuya was worried: "You're still a child, how could Brother Zhu leave you alone in a room?"

Fu Minghao stopped her, saying, "Fuya, Zhu has her own way of educating her children, and we should respect that."

They can't even teach their own children well, so they shouldn't be pointing fingers at other people's parenting.

Tan Fuya still took Fanfan back to her room, and only left after she got into bed and turned off the light.

When Tan Fuya arrived downstairs, Lin Wu was already packing. Tan Fuya quickly said, "Let me do it. You have to go to work tomorrow, so go and get some rest!"

Lin Wu quickly replied, "I'm used to doing it. In our army, the men do their own laundry and cooking. Besides, it's best for girls not to do these kinds of chores, as it will make their hands rough."

So don't keep thinking about making Fanfan cook. She is the only son of the Zhu family, and someone will do everything for her. He will protect Fanfan like his own daughter and won't let her suffer any grievances.

Tan Fuya didn't receive the message and sighed, "Soldiers are so good, they even help with housework. Fanfan will marry a soldier in the future."

Thinking of the habits of soldiers in the army, Lin Wu felt a strong alarm. Good habits were only found in the army. After marriage, they would lie in bed and do nothing, leaving everything to their wives. No, he couldn't let Fanfan marry that kind of person.