Jianpeng walked around the house smugly, but his father was still reading the newspaper and ignoring him. He even walked back and forth in front of him, but Ming Yunshu still ignored him. Yan Xiaoxiao was reading comics, which Zhu Fanfan had bought for her. She was so engrossed in reading them that she also ignored Ming Jianpeng.
The eldest sister-in-law was watching TV and couldn't help but ask, "Third brother, is there some good news? You seem so happy, does your wife have another baby?"
My third brother got married at a somewhat unfortunate time; he was already twenty-five when he got married. After having his child, he was caught up in the one-child policy, which limited him to one child. Unlike other couples who had several children and a lively household, he was still married. However, since he wasn't a civil servant, having a child would at most result in a fine. He earns quite a bit, so there shouldn't be any problems.
Ming Jianpeng cleared his throat, glanced triumphantly at his father, and said, "Ta-da! Look what this is!"
The eldest sister-in-law looked at the piece of paper her third brother was holding, on which were written three words: Zhu Pengfei. She couldn't help but ask, "The Zhu family has a new baby. Is it the Zhu family we know?"
Hearing Zhu Jiaming raise his head and then lower it to look at the newspaper without saying anything, Ming Jianpeng was a little dissatisfied and said, "It's Sister Miaomiao. She wants to adopt the child. This is the name she gave the child."
Ming Yunshu immediately spoke up: "Impossible. Fanfan wouldn't easily adopt a child. Raising a child isn't part of her life plan."
That's nonsense! Fanfan is already over thirty. At first, many people introduced her to potential partners, but knowing her background, they didn't dare to be too forceful and she rejected them all. Later, seeing that she was already thirty and still hadn't figured things out, they realized that she probably would never get married.
However, she has been doing very well in business over the years. When all the public officials took stock of their assets that year, Fanfan revealed her own wealth. Anyone who wanted to introduce her to a potential partner would have an ulterior motive.
Ming Jianpeng said proudly, "That's someone else's child, so there's no plan for that. My son is an exception. She agreed to let my son Mingxia be adopted. We'll be going through the formal adoption procedures soon, and my son will be registered in the Zhu family's household."
He knew that his father had always regretted not being adopted by Grandpa Zhu, and his biggest wish was to be registered in the Zhu family's household. He never expected that his son would eventually achieve it.
Ming Yunshu was somewhat agitated upon hearing this, but then calmed down: "Is it because your son finally didn't want to see you humiliated anymore, so he went to ask Fanfan to adopt him himself?"
His third son is thirty years old but still as carefree as when he was young. Although he helps Fanfan manage the company, he hasn't made any progress over the years. The only good thing he did was marry a good wife, who is from the Dragon Group. Even though she is from the Dragon Group, she is a very simple-minded person. He is afraid that if the two of them go out to play, someone might just sell them off.
What's strange is that both of them are innocent and carefree, yet their son is more like an old cadre than they are, and more mature than both of them combined. He's only five years old. The key issue is that these two are heartless; they don't take care of their own child and often make Fanfan take care of him. The child practically grew up with Fanfan, so it's not surprising that Fanfan wants to adopt him.
Ming Jianpeng naturally disagreed: "How could that be? I just think that when Sister Miaomiao gets old, she won't have any children by her side to keep her company. I'm afraid she'll be lonely. She doesn't want to get married and have children, so I'll have one for her, and the children will take care of her in her old age."
Yan Xiaoxiao found it unbelievable: "Ming Laosan, are you really not joking? This isn't just wishful thinking on your part?"
Ming Jianpeng swore: "Sister Miaomiao really agreed to let me adopt Mingxia. Sister Miaomiao said she would ask for your opinions. As long as you agree, she will directly change the name and transfer the household registration."
Ming Yunshu started reading the newspaper again: "You are all adults, you can handle your own affairs. Once it's settled, the whole family can invite a few friends over for a meal, and that will be considered the matter settled. Mingxia will be adopted out and become a child of the Zhu family. Does Mu Qing have any objections?"
Ming Jianpeng said confidently, "I'm the boss at home, she wouldn't dare to have any objections!"
Ming Yunshu just scoffed. Dare to have an opinion? He's like a mouse seeing a cat when he sees Mu Qing, he's practically begging her to ride him. Who does he think he's fooling with his arrogant attitude?
Ming Jianpeng felt a little guilty: "Dad, what do you mean? I have the highest status in the family. What I say goes, and no one objects."
Yan Xiaoxiao was enjoying her comic book when Ming Laosan's words annoyed her. She replied dismissively, "Yes, yes, whatever you say goes. If you say sweep the floor, I'll sweep the floor; if you say wash the dishes, I'll wash the dishes. Who dares to object?"
Ming Jianpeng, his disguise exposed: ...
Ming Yunshu continued, "Mu Qing is quite obedient. She ties an apron for you when you cook, prepares a washboard for you when you do laundry, and does everything for you. You have a really high status."
The eldest sister-in-law couldn't help but burst out laughing, which angered Ming Jianpeng so much that he turned and left. He was always being bullied by this mean-spirited couple, and he was no longer willing to play with them.
After Ming Jianpeng left, Ming Yunshu went into the room and called Qi Shan: "Brother Qi, it's been a long time. What have you been up to?"
Qi Shan: "...What, you got kicked out?"
Ming Yunshu wasn't angry: "So you care about me that much! It's a pity you can't come back from Shanghai, otherwise you would definitely attend my grandson's family reunion banquet."
Qi Shan asked instinctively, "Your grandson was switched too? There have been several cases of babies being switched at birth recently, I didn't expect you to be involved as well."
Even Qi Shan's gloating tone didn't anger Ming Yunshu. He sighed and said, "I'm really sorry to disappoint you. My grandson Ming Xia is going to be adopted by Fanfan. From now on, he will be the grandson of the Zhu family. I really can't bear to part with him."
Qi Shan, sitting opposite, scoffed: "If you can't bear to part with them, don't adopt them. My Fanfan doesn't want to solve your family's problems! Your third son and daughter-in-law are all so naive. Luckily, they're all under Fanfan's care. If they were under someone else's care, they would be looked down upon."
Ming Yunshu continued, "So they say fools have their luck. I was planning to hold a family reunion banquet for them. It's a pity you can't come back, but don't worry, I'll send you a few pounds of wedding candy so you can share in the joy."
Qi Shan, sitting opposite, was furious: "Don't forget, Fanfan said he would take care of me in my old age. I'll be retiring soon, and when I do, I'll move into Fanfan's house. We'll spend more time together than you do."
Ming Yunshu said calmly, "No matter how much time we have, I'll still call you Uncle. Fanfan is my daughter, she calls me Dad."
Qi Shan said, "I still have work to do. I'm not like you who's always slacking off. You don't need to tell me about these little things anymore. I'm hanging up now."
The loud slam of the phone almost shattered Ming Yunshu's eardrums, but he was still in a good mood and didn't bother arguing with Qi Shan. He continued to make the next call. His grandson carried his blood, and it was the same for him if his grandson was included in the Zhu family genealogy.
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