"Qiaowa, Grandma asked me to tell you that the Fang family is hosting a family dinner at the State Guest Hotel tonight, and she wants you to go and meet your relatives."
Fang Lixuan's mood gradually calmed down, and as if remembering something, he reminded her.
Before Lu Siqiao could answer, he said with a maturity beyond his years, "Actually, it's not just the Lu family; the Fang family is also arrogant. If it weren't for Grandma keeping them in check all these years, they would have long since scattered into a pile of sand."
Lu Siqiao leaned back comfortably in the leather seat and said lazily, "No matter how things change, the principle remains the same. As long as your heart is strong enough, no one can influence you."
"You are a member of the Fang family, and you will need the Fang family's protection to live a smooth life in the capital. We can't afford to make things too tense," Fang Lixuan advised.
Another point is that with no male heir to support the family business in the main branch of the Fang family, it's inevitable that the lower-ranking members will become restless.
This is why Chen Luoxia tried everything to give birth to a son.
A few days ago, Fang Lixuan saw the second grandmother say that she wanted to adopt her grandson into the eldest son's family. Her intentions were obvious.
He used to dare to slam his fist on the table and make a scene, but now he can only act like a submissive grandson. The feeling of humiliation makes him feel suffocated.
Lu Siqiao comforted him instead: "Lixuan, if you take everything to heart, your life will be a mess. Sometimes, don't think too much and just keep a calm mind."
Upon learning that Fang Dingding would also be attending the dinner, she felt utterly bored.
The two children spent the afternoon at the library. After returning to the Fang family home, they changed their clothes and attended a dinner party with Miao Yu.
Miao Yu was quite pleased to see the two children chatting happily, and even told Fang Lixuan to learn more from Lu Siqiao.
When I arrived at the State Guest Hotel, it was already seven o'clock. As soon as I entered the private room, I heard teasing and echoing voices coming from inside.
"A country girl like her is worth all the trouble that Grandma went to, calling us all over the place. Really."
"Fang Ziru, shut up! Be careful someone hears you, or you'll regret it!"
"Grandma, it was you who said it again, that you wanted to give my adopted brother to the eldest son's family..."
Outside the door, Fang Lixuan's face was ashen. He turned around abruptly and saw Miao Yu, who stood straight, wearing a purple cheongsam, looking elegant and graceful.
On the contrary, Lu Siqiao's expression remained calm and normal.
He quickly stepped aside.
Butler Liu pushed open the door, and Lu Siqiao helped Miao Yu stride in.
Miao Yu glanced around, her gaze sharp, her voice authoritative without being angry: "Speak up, why aren't you talking?"
The people below immediately fell silent.
Fang Chen, the son of the second wife, was born to Yang Yuzhao, the old master's mistress. After the old master passed away, he gave Yang Yuzhao a sum of money and 20% of the shares of the Fang Group.
Over the years, they have been eyeing 80% of the shares in the Fang Group. After all, Miao Yu owns 40% of the shares, and the remaining 30% belongs to Chen Luoxia. When Fang Zhe died, Miao Yu put Chen Luoxia in the position of chairman.
Chen Luoxia gave birth to a son, who naturally inherited the family business from Fang Lixuan. However, he was the child switched at birth. Now that the first wife has no son, the embers of the second wife's relationship have been rekindled.
Having no offspring is unfilial.
Fang Chen had a son and a daughter, but he was a womanizer and also kept a mistress. He wanted to give his illegitimate son, Fang Zizai, with his mistress to his first wife.
Miao Yu refused.
“This is my second granddaughter, Qiaowa. Qiaowa, this is your second grandmother—” she said, pointing to an old woman with a slightly fierce face.
Lu Siqiao softly called out, "Second Grandma."
Miao Yu introduced each of the second wife's people to her, and Lu Siqiao greeted them all politely, so sensible that no one could find fault with her.
After they sat down, Second Madam Yang was the first to ask, "Qiaowa, you are a sensible person. I heard that your kidneys are the same size as Dingding's, but you refused to donate one to her. Is that true?"
Lu Siqiao looked up at her sweetly and asked, "Why should I donate?"
Madam Yang sneered, "She's your own sister, and she's capable. Your eldest branch of the family will have to rely on her to support you in the future. It's just a kidney donation, not your life. You really don't understand anything."
Her son, Fang Chen, chimed in, "That's right. I also consulted doctors abroad. Donating a kidney won't affect your health, but it can prolong Fang Dingding's life. You can't be so selfish, only thinking about yourself."
"Oh, Second Uncle, have you been tested? Maybe your kidneys are not good either. You make it sound so easy. Will you still donate?" Lu Siqiao asked crisply, her eyes sparkling with intelligence.
“That’s when—” Fang Chen responded at first, then said sullenly, “We’re not close relatives, how can we be a match? Besides you, who else would be suitable?”
“Why don’t we find a time to trouble you two to do a comparison? Saving a life is worse than building a seven-story pagoda. As you said, it’s just a missing kidney, it’s not like it’s going to kill you,” Lu Siqiao said innocently. “Besides, the country has enacted a law that prohibits children under the age of eighteen from donating any organs for medical purposes. If Fang Dingding can’t wait five years, then as the closest relatives of the Fang family, she will definitely give you priority.”
Upon hearing this, the second branch of the family's expression changed drastically, turning ugly.
Fang Chen's wife, Lu Wan, snorted coldly and said, "I heard you're sharp-tongued, and it's true."
"Thank you for the compliment, Auntie. Many people say the same thing." Lu Siqiao gave her a simple smile.
Lu Wan's face was constricted, looking like she was constipated.
Yang returned to the original point and said to Miao Yu, "Eldest sister, your eldest branch of the family really can't do without a male heir. What will happen if the elderly, weak, women and children are bullied in the future? If Shouren were still alive, he would definitely agree to let me adopt Zizai to the eldest branch. This is also for the good of the eldest branch."
Unfortunately, Miao Yu seemed to be in a meditative state and did not respond.
Yang was unwilling to give up. She glared at Fang Lixuan sitting next to her and said sarcastically, "He's not your biological son after all. Why don't you send him back to his biological parents? Do you think you can raise him and hand over the Fang family business to someone with a different surname?"
Fang Lixuan felt like he was sitting on pins and needles, his hands tightly gripping his thighs, his eyes lowered in silence.
Lu Siqiao sighed, "What kind of awful people are these? Can't we even have a pleasant meal? I'm already full just from being bullied."
"Second Madam, you don't need to worry about that. Chairman Mao said that women hold up half the sky. What era are we living in now? It's not like the old society where people couldn't get enough to eat and we were still talking about male superiority and female inferiority. You don't need to worry about how our eldest son's family is doing. We each sweep the snow from our own doorstep and know our own joys and sorrows."
"Hmph, little girl, you make it sound so easy. Your grandfather said back then that the Fang family's ancestral property must never fall into the hands of outsiders. Do you expect him to take this huge family fortune with him when you get married?" Madam Yang retorted sharply.
Lu Siqiao retorted, "Second Grandmother, aren't I a member of the Fang family?"
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