Ten years is enough time for a sapling to grow into a big tree, enough time for a family to prosper, and enough time for a little dumpling to grow into a graceful young woman.
In the Xu family courtyard, a group of servants dressed in matching outfits huddled together, their eyes fixed on the person in the pond.
Although this pond lacks the breathtaking sight of endless green lotus leaves reaching to the sky, it offers a uniquely vibrant scene of lotus blossoms reflecting the sun.
However, this group of people were not gathered here to see the lotus flowers, but to see a woman who was even more beautiful than the lotus flowers.
"Oh, I finally got it!" A girl who had been groping around in the water finally looked up.
Her eyes lit up as she looked at the fish she was holding. She had been slapped in the face by a fish's tail when she was a child, and she had learned her lesson.
He held the fish far away, but he still couldn't escape getting mud splattered all over his face.
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"Shuangxi, I want to eat fish tonight." The girl's clear voice was as melodious as pearls falling onto a porcelain plate.
As she spoke, she struggled to walk forward. The pond was full of silt, making it difficult to walk.
The servants standing around were extremely anxious. "Miss, please slow down!"
This is the little darling and precious treasure of the entire Xu family. If they bump into or hurt her, they will all suffer the consequences.
As soon as Fu Man'er looked up and saw someone trying to enter the pond, she immediately shouted, "Don't come in! I can get out by myself. If anyone dares to come in, I'll tell my mother!"
The maid, who had already stepped out, had no choice but to pull her foot back. "Miss, please slow down. Here, hand me the fish."
Fu Man'er was only two or three steps away from the pond when a servant handed her a basin.
After putting the fish in, Fu Man'er felt much more relaxed. "This tattered clothing is such a nuisance."
Unlike when we were kids, we don't wear short-sleeved shirts and long pants anymore. When we go swimming, we can just roll up our pants.
I wear skirts every day now, but I can't roll them up high.
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Once in the water, the skirt became extremely heavy, and Fu Man'er impatiently lifted it up.
When it came time to make clothes again, she had to say that she absolutely could not make skirts with such long and wide hems anymore.
"Miss, Miss, something terrible has happened!" A maidservant rushed in through the gate; she was Shuangxi, Fu Man'er's personal maid.
"Shuangxi, I want to eat fish tonight." Fu Man'er called out again when she saw the fish.
Shuang Xi was so excited she could barely stand it. "My dear lady, why haven't you come out yet? What time is it? You're still thinking about eating fish?"
Fu Man'er casually lifted one foot and swung it around in the water, asking, "When is it? Is Grandma back?"
God is my witness, she really just said it offhand, but Shuangxi nodded.
"The old lady is back; the carriage has arrived at the village entrance."
"What?!" Fu Man'er rushed out of the pond in a panic, as if facing a formidable enemy. "Why are you back so early?"
"What are you waiting for? Hurry up and prepare water for the young lady and clean up the pond."
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Shuangxi called out to the others who were gathered around, and Fu Man'er, who was about to leave, turned back and called out, "Stop."
Everyone stopped and turned to wait for her instructions.
"No one is allowed to tell anyone what just happened, do you hear me?"
The little girl raised her eyebrows and deliberately pursed her lips, making a fierce look.
But in the blink of an eye, Fu Man'er put her hands together and looked at everyone pitifully.
"Please, please."
Its porcelain-white face was speckled with mud, and its pitiful appearance made one feel sorry for it.
"Miss, don't worry. We've done it so many times, when have we ever let anything slip?"
Someone said something, and Fu Man'er thought about it and agreed.
"My lady, please go back to your room and change your clothes. If you delay any longer, no one can save you."
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Shuangxi was even more nervous than Fuman'er, and she pulled him to the backyard, causing chaos to erupt in the Xu residence.
Finally, Old Lady Xu's carriage stopped at the gate.
The gatekeeper brought over a stool, and Old Mrs. Xu stepped down from it. In the past ten years, her head had grown even whiter.
But looking much more energetic than other elderly people her age, she now truly deserves the title of Madam Xu.
Just as Grandma Xu was about to step onto the stairs, she heard someone inside call out, "Grandma, Grandma, I missed you so much! You're finally back."
Fu Man'er had already changed into clean clothes and then immediately ran out.
"Slow down, slow down." Grandma Xu's stern footsteps finally changed. Even though Fu Man'er had grown up so much, she was still worried when the little girl ran forward.
"Hehe, Grandma, let me help you." Fu Man'er ran to Grandma Xu's side and affectionately took her arm.
The young girl has grown into a graceful young woman, and she's even taller than Grandma Xu when they stand together.
"What did Grandma tell you? Don't run, walk slowly," Grandma Xu said as she walked.
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This girl has been a wild child since she was little. She and Liu Fang have had a lot of worries. What if Fu Man'er turns into a wild boy?
So later she began to restrain Fu Man'er's behavior, teaching her some proper manners, speech and etiquette.
Not only her, but all the children in the family were taught, and none of them were neglected.
Fu Man'er learns quickly and does very well, but she's not like that usually; she does whatever she wants.
Grandma Xu couldn't do anything about her. She just hoped that the girl would behave herself when there were outsiders around, otherwise how would she find a husband in the future?
"Oh." Hearing her grandmother's words, Fu Man'er nodded obediently and slowed down her pace.
She maintained a refined and elegant demeanor while walking along the path, but as soon as she sat down inside, she let loose and became completely unrestrained.
"Never mind, there's hardly anyone at home anyway," Old Mrs. Xu thought more than once.
She's quite strict with her grandchildren, so why does she keep softening her heart when it comes to Fu Man'er?
"Why didn't you go to your parents' place today?" Grandma Xu asked.
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Fu Man'er pouted unhappily at the thought, "I'm not going, it's not fun at all."
The Xu family no longer runs a small restaurant, but a grand restaurant called Fu Man Lou, named after Fu Man'er.
The restaurant was initially only located in the town, but as it became more established, Xu Genshan expanded to several nearby towns.
I spent a long time looking at the local cuisine, foot traffic, and location, and then opened several branches one after another.
Now Fumanlou is a famous restaurant, and Xu Genshan and Liu Fang no longer need to spend all their time in the kitchen; they have become the owners.
"What about your second uncle? Didn't he just get a batch of interesting gadgets a few days ago?"
Grandma Xu thought this girl wasn't a quiet person, so it was a bit strange that she was staying at home so obediently today.
Fu Man'er sighed, "You don't know your second uncle. Before the good stuff even reaches the shop, it always goes to me first."
Xu Genzhu really did open a warehouse. When he bought the shop, Fu Man'er came along. Originally, it was a shop that everyone looked down on, but Fu Man'er insisted on buying it.
Xu Genzhu saw that the shop was cheap and very big, so he gritted his teeth and bought it.
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Then, inspired by Fu Man'er's innocent words, he learned that the two-story warehouse now sells almost everything except food.
The person who originally only wanted to buy a kitchen knife saw scissors at the warehouse and realized that they also needed scissors, so they simply bought them as well.
Xu Genzhu personally selects all the items in his store, and they are reasonably priced and well-stocked. Now, whenever anyone needs to buy something, they go to Xu's Store.
Ma Hong couldn't manage the store alone, so she took charge of collecting money and hired four more people to keep things running smoothly.
"My uncle and aunt went to Uncle Xie's house. It seems that Uncle Xie's father came back." Before Old Mrs. Xu could ask the third person, Fu Man'er took the initiative to speak.
If everyone hadn't been busy, would she have been so boring? And when she was bored, she had to find something to do, so she went to the pond to catch fish.
"So what did you do at home today?" Grandma Xu asked, looking at her granddaughter's mischievous and clever manner, she could tell that she hadn't been idle at home.
Fu Man'er blinked uncomfortably. "I didn't do anything, just slept, ate, and walked around with the meat buns."
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"Really?" Old Mrs. Xu clearly didn't believe it.
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"Of course it's true, would I lie to you?" Fu Man'er lied without batting an eye, and even Old Lady Xu was fooled by her.
"Little sister, little sister." The grandmother and granddaughter were talking when a loud voice came from outside.
Upon hearing the voice, Old Mrs. Xu thought, "Oh no, another troublemaker has arrived. With two troublemakers together, this family is going to be turned upside down."
Sure enough, Fu Man'er jumped up and ran outside, lifting her skirt.
Grandma Xu picked up her tea and took a sip. It's hot outside, and it's easy to get irritable. Drinking tea will help calm her down.
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