Chapter 47: She Never Underestimated the Old Fu Family

Fu’s eldest and second sons lived just two doors down.

With all the commotion over here, it’s not like the neighbors were dead—they’d obviously heard everything.

Besides, the two courtyards were separated by nothing more than a not-so-tall wall, so voices carried easily.

“The head of the house, did you hear? Mingxue’s getting married! As her uncle and aunt, how could we not go? Come on, let’s go have a look.”

Fu Yongcheng nodded. “You’re right. After all, I’m Mingxue’s uncle! I don’t know what’s gotten into Second Sister-in-law, can’t she get her head straight? My second brother isn’t here, but I’m still Mingxue’s uncle—how could I not be there?”

He got up and headed out.

Aunt Fu, Bian Yuqiao, shot her daughter a look, signaling her to come along.

Fu Mingya’s expression was ugly—she didn’t want to go at all.

She and Fu Mingxue were both granddaughters of the Fu family—Mingxue was the only daughter, and though she’d grown up without a father, Second Aunt doted on her.

As for herself, ha, it was supposed to be her brother who went to the countryside.

But in the end, it was her.

Her parents couldn’t bear to send their precious son to suffer, so they forced her to sign up for the countryside instead.

She’d endured two years of hardship and finally made it back to the city—only to find out that Fu Mingxue had gotten into university.

And that news wasn’t even a day old!

Now Fu Mingxue was getting married, and the man was apparently something special!

Damn Fu Mingxue—can’t she just stop for a bit?

“What are you standing there for? If Mingxue’s man is so capable, maybe he can introduce you to someone too.”

There were so many men in the army—surely it wasn’t too much to ask for one at the regimental level?

Fu Mingya, who’d been extremely annoyed, paused at that—maybe she should go and see for herself.

She wanted to see just what kind of man Fu Mingxue had found.

The two families met at the gate.

Yan Hongwei and Bian Yuqiao, the two sisters-in-law, exchanged a glance—each with her own agenda, both knowing full well what the other was thinking.

And truth be told, once everyone gathered, there really were a lot of people.

It was quite the spectacle.

The neighbors, seeing the Fu family’s aggressive lineup, thought: They must be going to the second son’s house to cause trouble!

So this group of eight or nine people marched right up to Fu Mingxue’s door.

“Eldest daughter-in-law, you knock,” ordered Old Madam Fu.

Yan Hongwei’s face stiffened.

Why her?

Shouldn’t the third family handle this?

Oh well, with so many people here, it’s not like that lunatic Xu Zifeng would dare hit anyone in front of her new son-in-law, right?

Thinking this, her fear lessened.

She stepped forward and banged on the door—

“Open up…”

Mother Fu, just about to serve dinner, recognized Yan Hongwei’s voice. She immediately told Qin Wenhuo, who was about to get up to answer the door, “Son-in-law, you and Mingxue eat first. I’ll be right back.”

Damn it, I should’ve hit her harder this afternoon, and now she still dares to show up.

She stormed over to open the door, and when she saw the crowd outside, she couldn’t help but sneer—just as expected, they’d all come.

Yan Hongwei had already stepped aside, leaving the stage for the others—so even if Xu Zifeng went crazy, she wouldn’t get caught in it.

“What, your families don’t have food to eat? All of you show up right at dinnertime?” Mother Fu snapped as soon as she opened her mouth.

She couldn’t help being angry.

Every single one of them looked hostile—they were clearly here to stir up trouble. They just couldn’t stand to see her and her daughter doing well.

The Fu family members all looked embarrassed after being scolded.

Old Madam Fu was furious.

“Second daughter-in-law, what kind of way is that to talk? We’re your elders—what’s wrong with coming over for a meal?

“And besides, Mingxue is my granddaughter, part of the Fu family. How could you let her marry some outsider without even consulting us? Do you have any respect for the Fu family at all?”"

"**Chapter 48: If You’re Here, You Have to Pay Up**

As soon as the old lady spoke, Yan Hongwei perked right up.

“That’s right! Second sister-in-law, this is such a big deal—you should at least have told our parents! Mingxue is the only child our second brother left in this world. How could you make decisions about her marriage on your own?”

Mother Fu shot right back, “What business is it of yours?”

“How is it not my business? I’m her aunt, after all—”

Mother Fu sneered, “Oh? Now you want to act like the big aunt? Fine, since your dear niece is getting married, as her aunt, you’d better chip in for her dowry! Giving a hundred yuan or so isn’t too much to ask, right? After all, your husband is her uncle! If you’re too stingy, how will you face your brother-in-law who’s been dead for years?”

Yan Hongwei’s eyes widened in shock, her face flushing red with anger.

Damn it, does Xu Zifeng have no shame?

She really dares to open her mouth like a lion—over a hundred yuan! Why doesn’t she just go rob someone?

Mother Fu ignored her and turned straight to the two old folks.

She said bluntly, “And you two, since you’re here, I don’t have to make another trip. My Mingxue is getting married—if you, as her grandparents, don’t give her a dowry, that’s just not right. Considering your age, I won’t ask for much—just half of what you gave your eldest grandson! I heard you gave Fu Junyang four hundred yuan. Now your granddaughter is getting married, just give two hundred. If you can’t even come up with that, I’ll make a scene.”

“All day long you go on about your precious granddaughter. What, now that she’s getting married, you’re not willing to spend a cent?”

“You—you’re shameless! What kind of granddaughter asks her grandparents for dowry money—”

This time, Yan Hongwei jumped the highest.

After all, Xu Zifeng was asking for two hundred yuan right off the bat, which would come out of her son’s money—in her mind, all the old folks’ money belonged to her two sons.

How could she let a girl get her hands on it?

Mother Fu didn’t hesitate—she slapped her, twice, right across the face.

“I’ve put up with you long enough! You just can’t keep your mouth shut, can you? What’s wrong with asking the grandparents to give their granddaughter a dowry? Their son’s been dead for years, and they still have the nerve to ask me for living expenses every month. But when it comes to their granddaughter, suddenly they don’t want to give a penny?”

“And another thing—the money I’m asking for is from the compensation the army gave when Mingxue’s father died. They took most of it back then. Now their granddaughter is getting married, and they can’t even cough up two hundred? Have they no conscience?”

“If that’s how it’s going to be, fine! Don’t expect me to give them a single cent from now on. And don’t even think about getting anything from my Mingxue. From now on, we have nothing to do with your Fu family.”

“You, you—” Yan Hongwei clutched her face, furious.

That damned Xu Zifeng actually slapped her in front of everyone.

Seeing no one stepping up to defend her, she glared at her husband.

“Are you dead? Didn’t you see her hit me?”

The eldest Fu son finally spoke: “Second sister-in-law, you’re out of line. How can you hit someone?”

Mother Fu sneered, “She deserved it! Maybe she should take a good hard look at herself—why didn’t I hit anyone else, just her?”

Yan Hongwei was fuming again.

Listen to her—does that even sound like something a person would say?

What does she mean, ‘take a good hard look at herself’?

Damn it, what is there to reflect on—

At that moment, Old Man Fu finally spoke up: “Enough, stop arguing. Second daughter-in-law, Mingxue’s marriage is a big deal. Why didn’t you tell us? Marriage is a major event—even if you’re her mother, you shouldn’t make the decision alone!”"