Although Zhao Baiping disliked the Fu siblings, she was willing to break the ice herself as long as it could bring benefits to the Pei family. "I am your grandmother Zhao Baiping, and Zexing is your biological father."
"Zexing, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and acknowledge your son!"
Pei Zexing looked at Fu Jingchen's face, which resembled someone else's, and his expression became extremely complicated for a moment. "I am your father, my child... I have made you suffer these past twenty years. Don't worry, from today onwards, Dad will make up for it to you and your siblings and make up for the fatherly love and affection you have lost."
Pei Danfeng was happy to bring the father and son together. Originally, she had some objections to Fu Jingchen's rudeness, but when she heard that Fu Jingchen was a soldier and the object of Du Lixue's affections, her displeasure disappeared completely.
She hoped that her family would be well so that they could make decisions for her and her children. Although Old Madam Fu and Cui Hailu had done many wrong things, they were right about one thing: having a strong family would prevent them from being looked down upon by their husband's family.
“There’s no grudge that lasts overnight in a family. I’m your aunt. Let’s forget the unpleasant past and start afresh. I believe that under our leadership, the Pei family will get better and better. When the Pei family prospers, your future will naturally be smooth sailing, and you won’t be limited to being just a small platoon leader.”
"With the support of the Pei and Du families, you'll be a battalion commander or regimental commander in no time!"
The Pei family, abandoning their usual sharp tongues, did everything they could to persuade and curry favor with Fu Jingchen, attempting to bring him into their camp.
Fu Wanning was almost sick of watching it. The Pei family really were people who put profit first. Their idea of acknowledging her brother, breaking up her brother and sister-in-law, and selling her brother to marry Du Lixue was truly outlandish.
She was almost impatient to see the elders of both the Du and Gu families meet. If the Du family had any guts, they should at least not cry their eyes out.
At that time, the Pei family will discover just how terrifying the Gu family, which they despise so much, really is.
Fu Jingchen's expression remained calm, revealing no trace of his true emotions. "And then?"
His reaction gave the Pei family the illusion that he was easy to talk to. Zhao Baiping didn't think much of it and immediately put on the airs of an elder, saying, "After you are recognized as a member of the Pei family, you must change your surname back to Pei and sever ties with the adopted son of the Pei family. You are a direct descendant of the Pei family, so you need to be clear about your identity. Also, if you want to be our daughter-in-law, you should be matched with someone of equal social standing. We will find you a new partner. A daughter-in-law with a good family background can help you climb the social ladder. At that time, the Pei family will have to rely on you to bring honor to the family!"
"As a member of the Pei family, you should contribute to the Pei family. We will not pursue your matter of acknowledging a thief as a relative. By the way, the dowry that the Pei family's adopted son gave to Gu Wanwan must be returned to us. It belongs to the Pei family. No matter how beautiful a peasant educated youth is, she is not worthy of it."
“Jingchen, your grandparents, your father, and your aunt are all thinking about your future. We hope you can understand that we don’t want to break you up, but we want you to have greater achievements. You should appreciate the good intentions of your elders. Right now, Du Lixue likes you. You should seize the opportunity and marry her. Your battalion commander father-in-law will definitely protect you. Do you really want to be a lowly platoon leader for the rest of your life?”
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