Zhu Fanfan smiled and agreed. Everyone has a deep misunderstanding about Grandpa Ji. Grandpa Ji is a very nice person. He patiently answers whatever she asks and teaches her without reservation. He gives her whatever she wants with a smile. He is as kind as a grandfather.
If it weren't for the fact that Grandpa Ji had his own children, she would have wanted to take care of him in his old age! Grandpa said that once you learn someone else's secret skills, you are automatically considered a disciple and should respect your teacher and be filial to him in the future. Grandpa Ji even said in front of her son that he would give her the Ji family's secret manual.
Lin Wu left with the two children, still worried. He kept turning back to look at them as he left, leaving Zhu Fanfan with no choice but to smile. She wasn't a three-year-old; she could take care of herself.
Zhu Fanfan ate dinner at Grandpa Ji's house before reluctantly going home. While training dogs in the wilderness, she developed a strong interest in the I Ching and Bagua. Hearing that Grandpa Ji knew about these things, she pestered him to teach her.
Grandpa Ji couldn't resist her pestering him any longer, so he agreed to teach her when he had time. So even though she was still a child, her schedule was packed with lessons.
When they got home, everyone was there. Lin Wu was still very excited when he talked about his sworn brothers. Zhu Fanfan sat between her grandparents. Uncle Lin had already finished speaking, but he hadn't calmed down yet.
Zhu Jiabao asked, "What are your plans now that you've brought the two children back?"
Lin Wu said, "Uncle Zhu, I'll have to trouble you again these next few days. Once I find a house, I'll take them out to move out."
He moved to the Zhu family home several years ago and treated Uncle Zhu as his own family. When he was alone, he took care of Zhu Ji's parents in his place.
But things are different when you have two children. It's his responsibility to raise them and take care of their future. It has nothing to do with the Zhu family. If he lives with the Zhu family, the neighbors will gossip behind his back if Uncle Zhu doesn't help them. He can't drag the Zhu family down with him, so the first thing he does is move away from the Zhu family.
Zhu Jiabao sighed: "Your rank is not high enough to live in the staff housing. I will try my best to explain your situation and help you apply, but don't have too high hopes. Staff housing has been in short supply these days. You need to work hard in the future, and be a responsible father. Try to find a place closer to home, and make sure your child goes to school."
After saying that, he glanced at his granddaughter. Not everyone has her talent. She has such a good foundation that people are vying to have her as their successor. What she learned from these big shots is far more valuable than what she learned in school. Any skill she acquires will allow her to stand on her own two feet in society in the future.
Zhu Fanfan: ...Why are you looking at her? She just won't go to school, she'd rather die than go. Competing with a bunch of little brats for first place, if she wins, it's an unfair victory, and if she loses, she'll be too ashamed to face her family and friends.
Lin Wu was very touched. He knew that Uncle Zhu would understand him: "I plan to let them go to school together once things settle down. They'll be in our military compound. I'll drop them off in the morning and pick them up in the evening."
Now that there was a plan, Zhu Jiabao stopped interfering. To be honest, he accepted Lin Wu living in his house because he felt sorry for the child, but Fanfan's secret was too big. Even though the two children were strangers, he didn't want to take any risks.
Seeing that they had said enough, Liu Yumin said, "Xiaowu, you and Lü Gui can share a room for now. Xiaofang is a girl, so she can stay in Mingyue's room for now. Xiaofang is a little smaller than Fanfan. I'll gather some of Fanfan's old clothes for Xiaofang to wear if she doesn't mind."
Lin Wu was a little embarrassed; "It's not a problem. I was planning to buy one for Xiao Fang, but you know I don't have any cloth coupons and I don't know how to make clothes. I don't have enough money to buy ready-made clothes either. Auntie, I thank you on Xiao Fang's behalf."
Liu Yumin smiled: "Why are you being so polite with us, child? It's not easy for you either. As long as you've thought it through, that's all that matters."
While singles still have partners, raising two children means she'll likely remain a bachelor for life. She respects her children's decision, but they will have to bear the consequences themselves.
Lin Wu said, "I've thought this through before I brought them back, and I will take full responsibility."
After Liu Yumin finished speaking, she said, "I'm going to check on my medicinal herbs now. Fanfan will come and help me in a bit."
A soft voice sounded: "I can help too."
Everyone almost ignored the voice and looked at Lin Xiaofang. Lin Xiaofang nervously clutched the hem of her clothes and twisted it, but still mustered up her courage and said, "I can help, I can do things... I won't eat and stay for free."
Lin Wu comforted her, saying, "From now on, I will adopt you. You will be my daughter. It is only natural for a father to raise his daughter. It's not like I'm just eating and living there for free. If you feel bad about living in the Zhu family, then you can do some housework."
After all, Fanfan was pampered by Uncle Zhu and his wife, who didn't let her do housework, and Fanfan didn't like to do it either.
Lin Xiaofang was a little anxious: "I...I feel that Grandma Zhu is very kind, just like my grandma, and I want to help Grandma Zhu."
Grandma Zhu? The group of people almost didn't realize that they were talking about Liu Yumin. Usually, they were either referred to as Vice Dean Liu, Sister Liu, or Sister-in-law Liu. No one really said that she was a daughter-in-law of the Zhu family.
Lin Wu explained, "Aunt Liu's surname is Liu, and you can't help her. What she needs to do is work with medicinal herbs. Fanfan has been learning medicine since elementary school and can help."
Lin Xiaofang was on the verge of tears, feeling wronged. She just wanted to help. Lin Wu panicked a little: "Don't cry. I didn't say you were bad. It's just that your aunt's work requires experienced help. People who don't know anything will only make things worse if they try to help."
Zhu Fanfan: ...You might as well not comfort me at all.
Liu Yumin said, "The child is quite sensitive. Xiao Wu, please comfort her. I have something to talk to Fanfan about later. She angered Master yesterday, and I need to discipline her. Fanfan has a strong sense of self-esteem, and it's not appropriate for others to hear this."
Lin Wu nodded: "Don't worry, Auntie. Xiao Fang is just scared now. Once she gets used to this place, she will feel safe and won't be so sensitive anymore. When I first saw her at the train station, I felt that she looked so much like Fanfan. I made sure she didn't have any relatives before I brought her back. She and Fanfan will definitely get along very well."
The three members of the Zhu family looked at each other, their eyes filled with confusion. They exchanged glances: Was Lin Wu blind or out of his mind? How did Fanfan resemble Lin Xiaofang at all?
Liu Yumin said, "I'm going to the pharmacy first. Fanfan will come over to help in a bit. Xiaowu, you know the house well, so have your Uncle Zhu help you tidy up."
Zhu Fanfan stood up immediately: "I'm fine, Grandma, I'll go to the pharmacy with you."
Zhu Jiabao could only reply, "Wife, don't worry, the men of our Zhu family can do everything, so you won't have to worry about anything."
Upon arriving at the pharmacy, Zhu Fanfan retorted defiantly, "What are you going to lecture me about?"
Liu Yumin chuckled and tapped Zhu Fanfan's forehead: "I'm teaching you a lesson for being jealous. Don't you even know who you are? You're the only heir of the Zhu family, the only child of the Zhu family. I only recognize you as my granddaughter. What are you so nervous about?"
Don't think she didn't see it. The kid came right up to her and started eating sunflower seeds, cracking them with such venom that she looked like she was blind!
Lin Xiaofang felt insecure in this unfamiliar place and wanted to find someone to rely on. Wasn't she blind enough to see through Lin Xiaofang's scheme?
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