Sister Xu just looked at Xue Fu, clearly waiting for his reply.
Xue Fu naturally wouldn't object. His daughter's high education would increase her value and help her find a good son-in-law in the future, allowing the Xue family to leverage their influence. So he readily agreed. Only after Sister Xu left did he explain the pros and cons, and Xue's mother finally relented. She even arranged for Zhao Di to take care of Pan Di.
After several acupuncture sessions, Liu Yumin announced that Fu Jing had recovered and could try for another child after three more days of medicinal baths.
Fu Jing was extremely grateful, but Tan Fuya was worried: "Won't it be harmful to Jingjing's health to have a child so soon?"
Liu Yumin gave an affirmative answer: "Sister-in-law, don't worry. My previous prescription contained ginseng and lingzhi that I had treasured before. The medicinal properties are enough to restore Fu Jing's body to its best condition. Acupuncture has cleared up the blockages in her body. It won't harm her body if she has a child normally."
Although the medicine that followed was extremely bitter, it also maximized the medicinal effects. Acupuncture only accelerated the absorption of the undigested medicinal effects in the body. Fu Jing had a good constitution. Although she did not take proper care of herself after giving birth, which damaged her body, her foundation was not shaken and she was easy to treat.
Fu Jing didn't understand her mother's worries, and was just a little unhappy: "Mom, isn't it good that I can give birth to a son? The miracle doctor said there's nothing wrong, what are you still worried about? Don't you believe in the miracle doctor?"
Tan Fuya was so angry with this daughter that she was like a dog biting Lü Dongbin. She decided to ignore her from now on and kicked her out.
A month and a half later, Fu Jing came to tell the good news that she was pregnant. She said that she had been vomiting a lot a few days ago, so she didn't have time to tell her. Now that she was feeling better, she wanted to tell her parents so that they wouldn't worry.
Liu Yumin also prepared to take her leave: "I've been bothering you here for a long time. Fu Jing is pregnant, and the adoption procedures have been completed in Beijing. I should go back now."
Tan Fuya was very reluctant to leave. Before, the Fu mansion had more than twenty servants with indentures. Now, in the new society, everyone is equal, and all the servants have been dismissed. The huge mansion is now only left with her, Old Fu, and Sister Xu. It is usually quiet and deserted. It was so rare to have a little baby to keep it lively every day. Now it is going to return to the previous desolation.
They also knew that since the child had been adopted by the Zhu family, she would be taken away sooner or later. Fu Minghao made the final decision: "Sister-in-law, Fanfan is, after all, a member of the Fu family. I hope you can bring her back so we can see her when you have time."
Liu Yumin naturally didn't object. Fu Minghao and his wife genuinely cared for the child, and she was happy to have another person dote on Fanfan.
Everything was packed. The day before she was to leave, Liu Yumin was talking to Tan Fuya when Sister Xu rushed over as if facing a major crisis and said, "Fuya, Fu Wen is here. He looks very angry."
Thanks to Zhu Jiabao's education, she became allergic to the terms "master" and "madam," and accepted being called by the names of "madam" and "young ladies."
Tan Fuya frowned and asked, "Has Old Fu returned yet?"
Sister Xu could only reply, "I just called the factory manager, he won't be back for a while. I'll go down with you, I'll take care of things at home."
Tan Fuya didn't want to go down, but when she saw Liu Yumin, her eyes lit up: "Sister-in-law, why don't you come down with me!"
Liu Yumin: ...It's not appropriate for her to meddle in other people's family affairs!
Sister Xu explained, "Sister Liu, Fu Wen is the eldest daughter in her family, but her temper became very hard after marriage. Only the factory director can control her. Fu Ya is too soft-hearted and easily influenced by her emotions."
None of these daughters are easy to deal with. Fuya has a soft temper and has cried several times because of this. The factory manager was so angry that he said no one should come except for the New Year. Now that the most assertive one has come, he is afraid that Fuya will not be able to handle it alone.
Liu Yumin was speechless. Where in the world are there children who are more resolute than their parents? Fu Ya is spoiling her child too much.
Under Tan Fuya's pleading gaze, Liu Yumin followed her downstairs, naturally not forgetting to hold Zhu Fanfan in her arms. Tan Fuya suddenly said, "How about I hold Fanfan instead!"
I always feel uneasy if I'm not holding something.
Liu Yumin: ...Is she afraid of her own daughter?
Tan Fuya followed Liu Yumin downstairs. Fu Wen, who was sitting there with a stern face and no smile, didn't greet anyone. He looked like he was there to collect a debt. A timid child would be scared to tears if he saw him.
It has to be said that their imposing presence was indeed intimidating, even Sister Xu felt a little apprehensive. Liu Yumin sensed that the newcomers were up to no good and, fearing there might be a misunderstanding between the mother and daughter, wanted to speak up to ease the tension.
Fu Wen saw the baby in the swaddling clothes and asked directly, "Is this Fourth Sister's youngest daughter? Mom, you should take her there right away. Our Fu family isn't a shelter. Everyone raises their own child. Fourth Sister is struggling financially, so a few dollars a month is enough. Why bring the child back and separate her from her family? The child doesn't even have the Fu surname. Don't meddle in other people's business."
Liu Yumin didn't like what she heard. The questioning tone made it seem as if Fu Wen was the head of the Fu family, issuing orders to his servants. His arrogant manner was unbearable, especially since Fanfan was involved. He couldn't be tolerated.
"So generous, no wonder you're the eldest sister. How many months have you been subsidizing your fourth sister? How much is it each month? And you're still pointing fingers at your birth mother. What, has your filial piety gone to waste?"
Fu Wen recognized the stranger immediately: "You're just someone staying at the Fu family's place. Who knows if you're here to freeload? Our family affairs are none of your business."
Liu Yumin sneered, "A married daughter is like water spilled from a bowl. You are just a guest, an outsider. You go back to your own home to show off your power, but you come to your parents' home to vent your anger after being bullied at your husband's house. You really have some nerve."
Fu Wen's face darkened, and he shouted, "Who do you think you are to interfere in our Fu family's affairs? Mom, are you just going to stand by and watch an outsider run wild in our house? Get her out of here!"
Tan Fuya remained silent, looking at her unfamiliar daughter, feeling only exhaustion; she didn't want to face them.
Liu Yumin was truly astonished: "As a daughter, ordering around your birth mother, scolding your birth mother, and showing no respect for her, where is your filial piety? Luckily, you're not my daughter, otherwise I'd slap you to death!"
Fu Wen was naturally not to be outdone: "This is a matter for our Fu family. As the eldest daughter, I am telling you to get out of the Fu family immediately. You are not welcome here."
Upon hearing this, Fu Minghao, who had rushed back, immediately turned pale and said, "Say what you just said again!"
When Fu Wen saw his father return, he calmed down and explained, "Dad, this person cursed at me in our own home. He clearly looks down on the Fu family. Should we still welcome someone like that?"
Fu Minghao didn't answer but asked directly, "What are you doing here? I've already told you, you don't need to come back except for the New Year. You're already in charge in the Luo family, so you can act as your own boss. It's not your place to give orders in the Fu family."
Fu Wen's temper flared up immediately: "Did I want to come? If I didn't come, I wouldn't be a member of the Fu family. Dad, I'm your daughter too. How can you be so biased? You gave Xue Fu a large sum of money behind my back and even promoted him to deputy workshop director. Is the next step to promote him to director and then hand over the factory to him? Am I not the eldest daughter?"
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