Zhu Fanfan's Life in the 1950s

(No CP + Space + Growth + Daily Life + Slight Supernatural) This is a slow-paced story; please do not compare it to historical facts. If you mind, please proceed with caution.

Zhu Fanfan, wh...

Chapter 153 Learning to Cook

These days, the factory stops production from time to time, and Fu Minghao spends more time at home. After Zhu Fanfan finished eating, she went to the study to find her grandfather, only to find him sitting at his desk in a daze.

My maternal grandfather's study is different from my paternal grandfather's study. It's more like an office. The bookshelves are made of glass, and there's a desk next to it. What's most eye-catching is that there's a computer in the large open space next to it. The computer takes up a lot of space and is very similar to the old CRT monitors, only much larger.

Fu Minghao saw Zhu Fanfan waving at her: "Come here, Fanfan."

Zhu Fanfan approached her grandfather, looking at the computer with curiosity. Fu Minghao chuckled and asked, "Fanfan, would you like to play for a while?"

Zhu Fanfan shook her head; the keyboards were in English, which she couldn't understand yet.

Fu Minghao exclaimed, "I spent a lot of money to buy this computer, and it's in excellent condition. What do you think the country would reward me for if I donated it?"

Zhu Fanfan thought for a moment: "Send a silk banner?"

After all, they're willing to donate computers, so they're not short of money. Naturally, they'd be given an honor, perhaps a certificate?

Fu Minghao smiled but didn't respond. He asked, "What do you want to ask here?"

Zhu Fanfan looked completely innocent: "How did Grandpa know what I was going to ask?"

Fu Minghao chuckled and said, "You have too many questions in your eyes. I'm afraid you'll suffocate if I don't ask them."

Zhu Fanfan, sitting beside him, asked, "Grandpa, why did you suddenly decide to divide the inheritance?"

They even specially called her back from the capital. Logically speaking, she was destined to live in the capital, which is too far from Shanghai. The possibility of her taking care of them in their old age and seeing them off in their final days is very small. Moreover, she was adopted out, so no one would complain even if they didn't notify her.

Fu Minghao replied, "It's not over between your aunt and Fu Jing. Fu Wen's in-laws have been executed or imprisoned, but she is the only one who hasn't been affected. Luo Yushu is now being supported by Fu Wen, and he won't stay still for long. As for Xue Fu, he is openly plotting to seize the Fu family's assets. The two of them are currently competing with each other, and if they cooperate, the consequences will be unpredictable."

Several years ago, it was confirmed that the Luo family was a deeply hidden enemy agent. The leader of the Luo family had been executed, and only some unimportant accomplices were imprisoned. Luo Yushu was not valued by the Luo family and knew almost nothing, so he was not implicated.

However, he also lost his temporary job and could only rely on Fu Wenyang. He always wanted to revitalize the Luo family, and the Fu family was the best stepping stone. He had been on guard against the Fu family, and no one had found an opportunity to scheme against them. Given Luo Yushu's temperament, he would not give up.

As for Xue Fu, he is ruthless and cunning, but unfortunately lacks a bit of scheming. So, over the years, he has kept Xue Fu in check and had to be coaxed with sweet treats from time to time.

Zhu Fanfan was even more confused: "But the way you divide it will only make them covet it more. I got over 100,000 yuan each, in eighteen shares! They can figure out how much wealth you have with just a few calculations."

Although the factory's power was handed over after the public-private partnership, given the current development trend, the next factory director will likely be someone appointed by the state. All they can hold onto are these assets. My grandfather has the lion's share, so they can't possibly do nothing. Wouldn't that be putting themselves in a very difficult position?

Fu Minghao sighed helplessly: "I have their personalities under control, and I have ways to keep them in check. The important thing is that you younger generation can live a better life."

If all these younger generations had someone to protect them wholeheartedly like Fanfan, what would he worry about? The problem with these younger generations lies with their parents. He's not worried about Fu Wan and Fu Xian because they are fair to their children. Fu Wen is calculating and selfish, but he still treats all his children equally.

As for Fu Jing, he didn't trust her at all. If he gave the money to her, Zhao Di and the others would be completely useless and would probably be sold by Xue Fu. Only by keeping Xue Fu on his toes with these hundreds of thousands of yuan would he treat the children better. When the children turned eighteen and had their own ideas, he would let them choose for themselves. If they chose to give the money to their parents, he could only respect that decision.

Zhu Fanfan didn't want to understand, after all, she had always lived a carefree life and had hardly encountered any setbacks; she preferred to be straightforward.

Fu Minghao said, "The people your grandfather sent are not simple. Let me know if you want your maternal grandfather to cooperate."

Zhu Fanfan: ... She suspected that her grandfather could read minds, so how could he know that she wanted to get rid of Fang Zhiguo?

Fu Minghao said, "Look at Fu Jing, there's hatred in her eyes."

To be precise, it was murderous intent. You can't hide the look in someone's eyes when they want to kill them. She was only angry at Fu Wen for cursing her, but she truly hated Fu Jing. If killing someone wasn't illegal, she wouldn't hesitate to strike without hesitation.

Fu Minghao finally sighed inwardly and said, "You don't understand this English, I'll teach you. After you've rested, I'll show you around Shanghai and we'll take lots of pictures. Who knows when we'll see each other again?"

Zhu Fanfan said earnestly, "I can come and visit my grandparents every year during my holidays."

Having accepted her grandfather's money, it's only right that she should take care of him. However, her schedule is too full, making it difficult for her to stay in Shanghai regularly. She can only come here to relax when she's tired of studying.

Fu Minghao was relieved to hear this: "Your grandfather said you'll be starting school soon, so don't worry about me and your grandmother. It's Xinhua Country now, it's very safe here."

Zhu Fanfan was also stubborn: "I will definitely come. I won't fall behind in my studies. If I do, Grandpa won't let me come."

She also has to tutor doctoral students! If she fails, it means she'll never be able to mentor them.

After the father and son talked for a while, Zhu Fanfan was called away by Tan Fuya. Fu Minghao watched Zhu Fanfan's figure getting further and further away, still looking conflicted.

Tan Fuya led Zhu Fanfan to the kitchen. The kitchen was very large and decorated in a Western style. There was a gas stove and even something that looked like a rice cooker. Grandma explained that it was a rice cooker. Was Grandma's house so advanced?

There's also a stove, and the decor was thoughtfully designed, blending seamlessly with the kitchen. Grandma explained that because there are many kinds of dishes, cooking over charcoal helps preserve the original flavor of the food.

Tan Fuya taught Zhu Fanfan how to select and clean vegetables, and also taught her how to cut them to the same size and arrange them on a plate.

Zhu Fanfan asked curiously, "Won't all of these get messy as soon as they're put in the pot? Why bother arranging them on a plate?"

Tan Fuya explained, "It looks beautiful this way, and I'm happy to see it myself."

Zhu Fanfan was puzzled but respectful. She didn't think that being happy just because the vegetables were chopped and arranged neatly was enough. She just said, "We just ate, isn't it a bit too fast to start cooking again now?"

Although she ate late, she wasn't so late that she ate breakfast and then lunch.

Tan Fuya: ...