Watching the Santana disappear into the distance, trailing plumes of smoke.
The Fang family members finally came to their senses.
"Huibo, is he really leaving like this?" Fang Kui asked, his voice trembling.
"My Huibo..." Liu Guihua couldn't help but burst into tears.
"Alright, Mom and Dad, Huibo is off to enjoy life. In a few days, Zhiyong and I will go see him. We need to think long-term. Let's just get through these few years and then wait for Huibo to take us to enjoy life."
Although Wang Xuemei was also upset, the thought that the Chen family's fortune would all belong to Huibo made her eyes light up. When Huibo grew up, she could also live the life of a wealthy person; she would be a rich lady.
"Fang Kui, where's Xiao Chen? Oh, Zhi Yong's back too? Come on, come on, let's have a meal at my house to welcome Xiao Chen back." Village Chief Fang Dahai arrived at this moment.
"They've already left."
"What? Why did you leave so quickly? What happened?"
By this time, most of the villagers had finished their midday meal and gradually gathered at the Fang family's door.
Fang Aiguo, who was just about to persuade the Fang family to let Fang Niannian go to school again, saw a crowd gathered at the Fang family's door from afar and hurried over. He happened to hear Wang Xuemei's vivid and moving story.
"...That's roughly how things went. So now, the Chen family has brought two children back to their ancestral home, and I haven't let my sister-in-law down. The two children will be enjoying their lives from now on. Although we're reluctant to let them go, we're still happy."
Upon learning the truth, the villagers of Fangjia Village all expressed their feelings and began to discuss it animatedly.
"I've always thought that Fang Niannian doesn't look like her father or her mother, and now that you mention it, she really does look like Xiao Chen. That nose and mouth, you can tell they're related by blood."
"What a pity about Fang Ling's daughter. If it were my family, I wouldn't want either of those two kids. It's a good thing the Fang family is so kind."
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"Cough," Wang Dahai cleared his throat. "Since that's the case, then forget it. I was wondering why that pampered young lady from the city suddenly came back. Sigh, Brother Fang, Zhiyong, come on, let's go to my house and have a couple of drinks."
As the crowd gradually dispersed, this incident would likely provide ample fodder for conversation among the residents of Fangjia Village, a topic that would likely be discussed for a considerable time during their leisure time.
In the end, only Fang Aiguo was left dumbfounded, still a little dazed.
"Dad, I just heard that Fang Niannian was taken away by her biological father, who is a high-ranking official in the city?" Fang Yuan rushed over, bending over and panting heavily.
"Hahaha," Fang Aiguo burst into laughter. "Fang Niannian is such a lucky girl. It won't be a problem for her to go to school in the city. I have a feeling that this little girl will definitely be an extraordinary person in the future."
"Dad, I'm so sad... She didn't even say goodbye when she left. She didn't treat me like a friend!"
“Silly boy, in that situation, she had no choice but to come and say goodbye. A real man should have this much magnanimity.”
"You should also study hard. If you want to meet her again, you must get into the best university. You'll definitely meet her there."
"Really? Okay, Dad, I will definitely study hard and get into the best university."
Seeing Fang Yuan's clenched fists and determined expression, Fang Aiguo couldn't help but feel great.
"Let's go, time for class."
The father and son walked side by side, growing further and further apart under the midday sun, until they finally became two small black dots.
As they drew closer to Beijing, Chen Bangrui felt a growing unease. He hoped Zhang Xinyue would think things through and not cause any trouble.
That day, Wu Manfang called him and his wife to her side, told them the whole story, and informed them that Chen Bangrui should go with them to pick up Fang Niannian and her brother.
I was overjoyed and surprised. I never imagined that after all these years of resignation, I would find out that I had a son. He was a son!
But his wife, Zhang Xinyue, instantly turned ashen-faced. "What?! Chen Bangrui had two children before me? I don't agree to those two children coming back. I can't accept it, and Ya Wen can't accept having an older sister and brother either!"
"What right do you have to disagree? You can only blame your own womb for not being able to produce an offspring. I've been more than kind to you, waiting for over a decade to finally bring back my Chen family's long-lost child!"
Upon hearing the word "son," Zhang Xinyue slumped onto the sofa like a deflated balloon. She covered her face, tears streaming down her face.
"That's settled then. You two get some rest. Let's leave early tomorrow." After saying this, Wu Manfang left, leaving only Chen Bangrui and his wife in the large living room.
"Xinyue, I'm sorry. You see, I didn't know beforehand. Please don't be angry anymore. Yawen is also my daughter. I promise that these two children will not shake her position in my heart. I will treat you better in the future."
Hearing Chen Bangrui, who was always so assertive in front of her, soften his stance for the sake of the two children, Zhang Xinyue felt no comfort, only a surge of hatred. "You only say this to me for the sake of the children? Then just wait and see. Since they're coming back, I'll give them a proper 'welcome'!"
After two days of bumpy travel, Fang Niannian and her group finally arrived in Beijing.
The car weaved through the crowded streets, turned a corner in the bustling city center, and slowly drove onto a tree-lined path, heading towards the Chen family's residence.
"We're here, we're here, we're finally home." Wu Manfang patted Fang Huibo's hand happily. "My dear grandson, look, this is our home."
Looking at the three-story gray building hidden deep in the bustling city, Fang Niannian was filled with emotion.
In her previous life, she lived here for eight years, like a maid, doing endless housework every day. Not only was she constantly criticized by her stepmother Zhang Xinyue, but she also had to endure the bullying from Fang Huibo and Chen Yawen.
Just because she was a country girl, a stupid girl who couldn't read or write much. And her appearance was nothing but a disgrace to the Chen family.
Now, she's back. No one will ever dare to bully her again.
Zhang Xinyue, Chen Yawen, it's been a long time. Fang Niannian's lips curled into a cold smile.
Looking at Fang Niannian's expressionless face and Fang Huibo's stunned silence beside her, Chen Bangrui couldn't help but wonder, "This daughter of mine has always had this expression, so blank and dazed. Could she be stupid?"
The Chen family was celebrating like it was a holiday today. Everyone returned early in the morning. Wu Manfang and Chen Shitong had four children together: two boys and two girls. The eldest was Chen Bangxing, the second was Chen Caiyun, the third was Chen Bangrui, and the youngest was Chen Caixia.
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