Chapter 1542: Taking a Stand

After hearing his mother's words, Fu Yan Cheng's expression turned very unpleasant: "They really are pushing their luck. I'll make my stance clear here: I dote on my wife myself and can't bear to see her suffer; she certainly didn't come to follow me and take grievances.

I let it slide before, but if my second sister-in-law dares to cause trouble for Liu Chuxue again, don't blame me for striking out at my second brother.

I can't discipline my sister-in-law, but I can still discipline my second brother. If he doesn't manage things, he can try it."

Fu's mother knew her youngest son wasn't just talking; if the second daughter-in-law provoked again, the second son would likely truly get beaten. This fourth son of hers was ruthless.

After Fu Yan Cheng finished speaking, fearing his mother would be angered, he said: "Mom, don't be angry. This was brought on by my second brother himself. He spoils his wife, and I do the same, but she shouldn't have indulged my second sister-in-law to dance right in front of Liu Chuxue."

Fu's mother knew Liu Chuxue was her youngest son's weak spot: "Mom isn't angry. Your second sister-in-law brought this on herself."

Auntie Wei came in carrying apples just then.

Fu's mother said to Fu Yan Cheng: "Hurry and wash the apples. I'll get the tangerines, and you can carry them in together in a moment."

Auntie Wei was just preparing egg tea, so she didn't stop them.

By the time Fu Yan Cheng finished washing the apples clean, Auntie Wei's egg tea was also ready.

Fu's mother quickly helped ladle it into small bowls, took a tea tray, and carried several bowls in first: "Come, come, everyone, drink something hot first to warm up."

Because of her enthusiastic manner, no one could bring themselves to say anything else.

Guo Yan looked at Le Bao: "Sister, don't you think Le Bao's nose looks very much like my Xiao Qianwen's?"

Xiao Wanli looked over: "Indeed, they look very similar."

She suddenly thought of something: "I know. Both their noses take after my own grandmother."

Liu Chuxue and Guo Yan both looked at Le Bao.

However, Liu Chuxue had never seen her second cousin's daughter, so she looked at Guo Yan and asked: "Second sister-in-law, is it really similar?"

Guo Yan nodded with a smile: "Really, very similar. You'll know once you meet my Qianwen."

At this, Jiang Limin, who had remained silent until now, said with a smile: "I thought triplets looked the same. I didn't expect the three in Liu Chuxue's family to look different, but they all look very good."

Xiao Wanli also chimed in: "The eldest looks like Fu Yan Cheng; only his mouth takes after Liu Chuxue. The second's nose takes after my own grandmother; except for the eyes which resemble father, everything else takes after mother. When she grows up, she will surely be a little beauty.

As for San Wang, this child grew up picking out only his parents' good points. When he grows up, he definitely won't worry about finding a wife."

For a moment, the room burst into laughter.

Originally, Fu's mother wanted them to stay for lunch; Auntie Wei was already busy in the kitchen. But Xiao Wanli said: "Auntie, we have things to do this afternoon. Catching the noon bus is just right.

Besides, my cousin just returned from the hospital. With too many people, she can't rest well. We've seen that she and the child are both fine, so we are reassured."

They insisted on leaving, so Fu's mother could only agree: "Then wait for me a moment."

Earlier, upon returning, she had seen a box of tangerines on the floor of the main hall. After asking Fu Yan Cheng, she learned they were brought by a comrade-in-arms on behalf of someone. Stepping out, she said to Fu Yan Cheng: "Carry that box of tangerines of yours over here. I'll distribute some to everyone and have you take some back for the children at home to taste."

Fu Yan Cheng naturally had no objection; he simply exerted force and carried the basket into the room.

At first, Xiao Wanli and the others said they absolutely didn't want them, but Fu's mother insisted on giving them some: "These tangerines are very fresh. Take them back for your family to taste."

Actually, everyone understood this was also an indirect apology to everyone.