Even though Zhao Baiping knew that Fu Wanning was the most innocent, she just couldn't bring herself to like her. In addition, with her troublesome older brother and sister-in-law Fu Jingchen and Gu Wanwan, her goodwill towards the siblings plummeted.
She wasn't very familiar with the He family, but she had heard of He Wenyan's great reputation. It was rumored that he was the most handsome, charming, and popular man with women in Beijing's social circles, captivating countless daughters of prominent families, especially the following five families.
Gu Yarou goes without saying. She is a guest of honor in the lower five families, someone everyone tries to curry favor with. She is the future daughter-in-law of the He family and is considered a perfect couple with He Wenyan. They are known as the most handsome man and beautiful woman in the capital, and their fame has spread throughout the entire city. If he were to acknowledge Fu Jingchen, it would mean going against Gu Yarou and her family.
“Fu Wanning, if you dare to dispose of the house, your uncle will sue you for being unfilial and make you a laughingstock.”
Fu Wanning glanced at her indifferently, "Go ahead, everyone knows you're in the wrong for the Pei family's scandals and the messes you've made."
"Whether I am a biological child of your Pei family or not is still uncertain. Don't end up making a fool of yourself. I'm not like Pei Antong and the others, who can just say that if I'm not their biological child, then I'm not. I'm a very receptive person. I wish I really wasn't related to your Pei family by blood. That would be the shame of my life."
"Let's pick a time to get a DNA test done. The special department has advanced technology; we can tell whether they're father and daughter in one test!"
Pei Zexing's eyes flickered slightly. "No need for testing. Dad believes in you. You will always be my daughter."
Fu Wanning was not impressed by Pei Zexing's sudden display of fatherly love. "But I don't believe it, and I don't want to be your daughter. Besides, my biological mother and you are not married, so you can't be considered father and daughter."
Pei Zexing's face stiffened. "You are a member of the Pei family's household register, so naturally you are my daughter."
What Fu Wanning disdained was exactly what Pei Antong dreamed of. "Fu Wanning, you don't know how lucky you are. Your assignment to the countryside is already decided. If you dare to run away, be careful that the special departments come after you and implicate the Pei family."
Zhao Baiping was displeased upon hearing this, "You get the hell out of here and go to the countryside, do you hear me? You dare to harm the Pei family, I'll make you pay!"
Fu Wanning, looking like a dead pig unafraid of boiling water, arrogantly said, "You're just talking big. Aren't you afraid of choking on your own words? I'm not going to the countryside. Pei Antong and Pei Guangzong are the ones who should go. I can sue you for signing me up to go to the countryside without my consent, even though I have a job."
Pei Antong was naturally not going to agree. If she had to go to the countryside too, what was the point of scheming against Fu Wanning? "You want to drag us down with you? I absolutely disagree. One person in the family has to go to the countryside, right? Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, Fu Wanning is unfilial and disobedient, so she has to go to the countryside to experience things and temper her character."
“If she and Fu Jingchen were to get together, the siblings would surely cause chaos in the Pei family. They might even harbor resentment and try to replace Yaozu and take over the Pei family.”
This is what Pei Tai and his son are most worried about. If they don't acknowledge Fu Jingchen, outsiders will say that the Pei family is cold-hearted, values imposters, and looks down on their country son. If they do acknowledge Fu Jingchen, a lot of trouble will follow, which is tantamount to openly opposing Gu Yarou. No matter which choice they make, it will be detrimental to the Pei family.
However, Pei Antong was right about one thing: Fu Wanning alone was enough to cause the Pei family trouble. If they were to have both siblings, the Pei family would never have a peaceful day.
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