The following day, the drizzle that had lasted for several days finally stopped.
The warm sun was embedded in the azure sky, and the air was filled with a fresh scent unique to the rain.
Taking a breath is invigorating.
When Madam Fu learned that Jiang Zao was going shopping with Fu Yanci, she gave her a black card without saying a word.
Jiang was flattered and overwhelmed.
To be honest, the Fu family gave her a bit too much.
"Mom, no need, I have money."
Although the Xia family treated her harshly, she has saved up a lot of money over the years through her own efforts.
Besides, to save face for the Fu family, she still had some dowry, enough to buy Fu Yanci a few clothes.
Madam Fu wouldn't listen and stubbornly stuffed the black card into Jiang Zao's hand.
"Now that you've married into our Fu family, why should you spend your own money when you go shopping? A woman's dowry is her foundation and shouldn't be touched lightly. This card isn't mine; it belongs to Yanci. It's only natural for you to spend your husband's money."
After saying that, Madam Fu didn't give Jiang Zao a chance to refute her and took the coffee upstairs.
"Oh! Off to go shopping with my wife!"
Fu Yanci skipped happily, walked away and then jogged back, grabbed Jiang Zao's hand, and the smile on his lips never stopped.
"Third Master, Third Madam, please get in the car." The driver, Xiao Zhang, first introduced himself to Jiang Zao, "Madam instructed that you can call me anytime you go out in the future."
Then he opened the back door for the two of them, blocking the top with his hand, and closed the door after they were seated.
Jiang had already exchanged phone numbers with Xiao Zhang in the car.
Only then did she realize that Xiao Zhang was sent by Madam Fu specifically to serve her.
"Wife, have some candy, have some candy."
Fu Yanci had half his body pressed against Jiang Zao, his eyes constantly glancing at her bag.
He knew there was candy inside.
Jiang Zao gave him a piece, peeled it open, and fed it to his mouth. "You can only eat this one piece. If you eat too much candy, you'll get cavities."
Fu Yanci only knew that Tangtang was delicious. "What happens if you get cavities?"
"It will hurt a lot."
Fu Yanci shook her head like a rattle: "No, no, Aci is most afraid of pain."
Jiang Zao glanced at the driver's seat and found that Xiao Zhang had been focused on driving the whole time and had no reaction to Fu Yanci's current behavior.
It seems that Madam Fu must have given a warning to all the servants in the Fu family.
Lover's Island is a high-end shopping center situated on the water.
Upon reaching the entrance, you must take another boat to truly arrive.
It's summer, and lotus flowers are blooming on the water, while koi carp are leaping – the scenery is exceptionally beautiful.
"Fish! Honey, look, there's a fish!" Fu Yanci found everything fascinating and walked around the boat, attracting the attention of other guests.
"Huh? Isn't that the Third Master of the Fu family? What happened to him?"
"Haven't you heard? He got into a car accident on his wedding day. Luckily, his current third wife rescued him from the car. Although he survived, his mental capacity dropped to that of a child."
"Good heavens, won't the Third Madam be left to live the life of a widow?"
"Many people would be eager to live as widows while guarding the Fu family's vast fortune."
Fu Yanci was completely unaware that he had become the subject of ridicule. He was focused on the fish in the water, wanting to touch them but hesitant. Finally, he turned to Jiang Zao for help.
"Wife, Aci wants fish."
The last syllable of his voice took several turns, and Fu Sanye's coquettish manner surprised many people on the ship, who couldn't help but laugh inwardly, their eyes gradually turning contemptuous.
So what if the Fu family is powerful?
So what if Master Fu is powerful and arrogant?
And now he's turned into this state, looking like an idiot.
Jiang Zao was afraid that Fu Yanci would fall, so she pulled him to her side and tidied his hair. "Okay, but you can't take the fish here. They all belong to someone else."
"Oh." Fu Yanci was well-mannered and stopped making a fuss, sitting obediently next to Jiang Zao.
The discussions over there grew louder and louder, as if trampling the once-powerful Master Fu underfoot would give them a strong sense of accomplishment.
"Aci," Jiang Zao peeled another piece of candy for him, "Stay here and eat your candy obediently, wait for me to come back, okay?"
Having received the candy, Fu Yanci became even more obedient, saying, "Okay."
Jiang Zao smiled and stood up, walking to a group of women sitting in the side row not far away.
These women all looked to be in their thirties, with well-maintained skin, dressed head-to-toe in designer brands, their handbags alone costing a fortune.
That makes sense. How could someone without some wealth come to Lover's Island to buy things?
"Good morning, Madam Li, Madam Han, Madam Song." Jiang Zao accurately identified each of them, a smile appearing on her lips, but not reaching her eyes.
“I remember that your husbands are both trying to cooperate with the Fu family. The Song family and the Fu family are even close to signing a contract. Are you sure that criticizing the third master of the Fu family like this won’t affect your husbands’ business?”
The three women's expressions changed drastically.
They are all full-time housewives who live off their husbands. If they ruin their husbands' businesses, they will inevitably end up getting divorced.
"I……"
"We are not..."
Jiang Zao's face darkened, and her voice was icy cold. "Even if my husband is sick, he is still the third master of the Fu family and the head of the Fu Corporation. You'd better think carefully before you kick him when he's down. You'll have to consider what will happen to you after he recovers. Also, starting tomorrow, I will be working at the Fu Corporation. I will tell my mother-in-law that I will be in charge of the cooperation project between the three of you. The contract with President Song also needs to be renegotiated."
Not a single harsh word was uttered, yet every word felt like a knife stabbing into the hearts of the three women, causing them pain with each stab.
Their faces turned as white as paper, and they instantly lost their mood for shopping. When the boat arrived, they didn't even get off and went straight back.
Jiang Zao acted as if nothing had happened, and took Fu Yanci's hand as they boarded Lover's Island.
"Wife, this place is so big!" He gripped Jiang Zao's hand tightly, feeling both curious and somewhat afraid of this unfamiliar environment.
Jiang Zao held his hand, trying to distract him, "Aci, there are lots of fun things to do and delicious food here. I'll buy you a few more outfits you like later, and we'll be the prettiest kids on the whole island."
As expected, children's shyness is only temporary. When Fu Yanci entered the shopping mall and saw all sorts of novel things, his eyes looked left and right. He quickly went from being led by Jiang Zao to dragging Jiang Zao around everywhere.
“Hmm, these clothes are all so nice. A-Ci has great taste. Let’s buy them all and wear them interchangeably.” Jiang Zao had to admit that Fu Yanci really was a walking clothes hanger.
Despite wearing these patterned, brightly colored clothes, he still looks handsome and energetic, as if he has become several years younger.
However, the pleasant trip seemed destined to be ruined by someone who didn't know any better.
"Sisters, are you shopping too?"
Xia Chuwei came with her friends today. She married into the Jiang family and the grandson of the Fu family. Without the difficulties caused by her in-laws in her previous life, she was extremely happy and had to show off to her friends.
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