Chapter 202: A Son-in-Law Who’s Not a Fool

Fang Yuan was unhappy and glared at Fang Daleng. “Whose side are you on? Is Lu Chuan an outsider?”

Fang Daleng didn’t hesitate at all. “Of course I’m on your side. You’re my own daughter. The son-in-law isn’t an outsider, he’s family. I misspoke.”

Wang Cuixiang said, “Your eldest is your own too. If word of this gets out, won’t people gossip? Can’t you be a bit more thoughtful with your words?”

Fang Daleng was stubborn. “No one’s closer than a daughter.”

Wang Cuixiang felt exhausted. Yes, daughters are close—you’ve said it, and you mean it.

Fang Yuan said, “Then just don’t let her come.”

Wang Cuixiang’s patience was already worn thin. “Alright, you’re just pregnant, what more do you want? Want to go to heaven? You’re too spoiled.”

Fang Yuan fell silent, her face clearly showing her discontent. But under Wang Cuixiang’s overbearing presence, she didn’t dare voice any objections.

Still, Fang Daleng took his daughter out for a walk.

He just didn’t want his daughter and wife together—no need for both to be upset at the same time.

A man should take responsibility: he needs to comfort his wife and also cheer up his daughter.

Wang Cuixiang rolled her eyes in exasperation. These two are about to rebel, she complained to Lu Chuan’s mother, “Aren’t they just bullying me with their numbers?”

Lu Chuan’s mother didn’t get it. “What numbers?”

Wang Cuixiang said, “Her belly! Using her pregnancy to rebel.”

Lu Chuan’s mother nodded. “But it’s alright. Fang Yuan knows what she’s doing.”

Wang Cuixiang didn’t want to talk to this group anymore. Knows what she’s doing, my foot.

Meanwhile, Fang Yuan said, “Dad, stay a couple of days and then take Mom home. All she does is pick on me. I haven’t even had the baby yet, and I’m already being wronged.”

That was pure Lu Chuan logic. She’d been subtly converted by him.

Fang Daleng said, “Look at that temper—getting anxious, aren’t you? I’m telling you, no one treats you better than your mom.”

Fang Yuan replied, “But she can’t just boss me around.”

Fang Daleng said, “Aren’t we all used to it by now?”

Fang Yuan nodded. “True. Life’s been too easy lately. No one’s nagged me, and I’m not used to it.”

Fang Daleng laughed. “Your husband’s done well. As long as my daughter’s comfortable, it’s all thanks to him.”

Fang Yuan wasn’t the shy type. She thought about it seriously and said, “Lu Chuan really is good to me. He usually lets me have my way. No wonder I’m not used to Mom picking on me.”

Fang Daleng said, “My daughter’s choice can’t be wrong. Your mom always worries you’re too straightforward, but I say my daughter was born lucky—everyone likes her. So what if you’re straightforward? That’s a good thing.”

Fang Yuan grinned, feeling pretty good about herself. “My dad has good taste.”

Speaking of her husband, Fang Yuan took Fang Daleng to find Lu Chuan, and the two of them ate with him at the school cafeteria.

Fang Daleng was amazed. “So many people here, so many eating, and the food’s cheap. There are even things I’ve never seen before.”

But what really struck him was the people—so many educated, scholarly types. For Fang Daleng, this was something special.

His future grandchild would grow up in this environment—it’d be hard not to study.

Fang Yuan said, “That’s exactly what I thought the first time I came.”

Lu Chuan just listened to the father and daughter chat, keeping them company without a hint of embarrassment. When he ran into classmates, he’d introduce Fang Daleng: “This is my father-in-law.”

Fang Daleng was beaming with pride.

In a place like this, for his son-in-law to introduce him so openly, his daughter’s marriage was solid.

Looking at Lu Chuan, he was genuinely fond of him.

His son-in-law was even introducing him to college students. Fang Daleng felt like his life had reached a new level.

After the meal, Lu Chuan bought two extra portions to take home. “Let Mom and the others try the cafeteria food too, so they don’t have to cook.”

Fang Daleng said, “Son-in-law, your school is really great—so grand, even bigger than our whole village. You’re really something.”

Every word was praise, making Lu Chuan a little embarrassed. He felt his father-in-law was being unusually nice to him.

He even asked Fang Yuan, “Does your dad have something he wants to say to me?”

Fang Yuan replied, “Don’t overthink it. It’s just his first time at such a prestigious school—he’s excited.”

Lu Chuan said, “In the future, let’s make sure our child studies hard, so your dad can be proud.”

Fang Yuan said, “Of course. If a child with our Fang family bloodline makes it here, my dad will be over the moon.”

So, since the son-in-law doesn’t have Fang family blood, the excitement is just a notch lower—her dad’s still holding back a bit. Lu Chuan picked up on that—compared to the child in his wife’s belly, he was still missing a bit of blood connection.

When Wang Cuixiang found out Fang Daleng had gone to the school with their son-in-law, she scolded him, “Can’t you act a little more proper?”

Then she turned to Lu Chuan. “Son-in-law, we must have caused you trouble.”

Lu Chuan said, “Not at all, Mom. Fang Yuan and I often eat at the school cafeteria.”

And the old couple really did treat their son-in-law better than their own daughter.

Lu Chuan had handled things well and earned their approval.

Wang Cuixiang said, “I never expected our son-in-law would take you to eat at the cafeteria. He’s not just stringing our daughter along—I feel much more at ease.”

Fang Daleng said, “My son-in-law isn’t that kind of person. When he introduced me, he was proud—didn’t look down on me at all.”

So, the couple really knew how to judge people and situations.

Later, Fang Yuan whispered to Lu Chuan, “I’m the one who’s pregnant, but it seems like they treat you better than me. Did they forget why they came?”

Lu Chuan thought, That’s because I’ve put their minds at ease.

As for Fang Yuan, she just didn’t get the deeper meaning.

He coaxed her, “Them treating me well is the same as treating you well. Our family’s all getting along, so the baby can feel the good atmosphere. My mom treats you well too, and I’ve never complained, have I?”

Fang Yuan glared at Lu Chuan. “Are you trying to fool me?” But she had to admit, her mother-in-law really was good to her.

That evening, when Wu Hu came over, he flattered Fang Daleng, “Dad, the food you brought was a real treat for everyone. If you hadn’t come, we wouldn’t have had the chance to eat so well.”

Fang Daleng was so pleased by his son’s praise he almost lost his bearings. “Everyone came all this way to support you. We can’t be stingy. Next time, I’ll bring more. It’s nothing.”

Wang Cuixiang thought, If you keep this up, all the money we make will go to your son.

Wu Hu, that rascal, was clearly trying to milk his dad dry. “No need, no need. Once every two or three months is enough.”

Wang Cuixiang snorted. Isn’t that basically once a month? How else are you going to trick your foolish dad?

Fang Daleng patted his chest and agreed. “That’s nothing!”

See, now they’ve already booked him for next time.

Wang Cuixiang wanted to smack the not-so-bright Fang Daleng. Can’t you be a bit more sensible? Would your sons back in the village be happy about this?

Sooner or later, there’ll be nothing left—he’ll end up giving away the whole butcher shop."