Tian Guihua smiled, but her heart wasn't swayed by the kind words. "Elder sister-in-law, our Jiujiu is just like that, he doesn't have high aspirations, so as not to lose face later on when speaking. Our family isn't short of money now, we'll find a good match for Jiujiu when the time comes."

"Mother, please rest assured, when my younger sister wants to choose a husband, she'll have plenty of options."

Zhou wasn't just saying that to please her mother-in-law, she genuinely thought so.

It was already dark, and Fu Dajin hadn't come back yet. Although he had guests in the evening, he would always go home to be with Zhou.

Now that it was past the hour, Zhou began to feel restless. "Mother," she said, "Why hasn't he come back yet at this time?"

Tian Guihua soothed her, "Don't worry, maybe there are many guests today and they tripped."

As they were talking, someone came to report that it was Chen Ba Jia, the young man from the Chen family that Tian Gui Hua had mentioned earlier in the day.

"The village head, Uncle Daxin told me to let you know that there's no need to wait for him. He won't be back from the mountain villa today."

Zhou quickly got up, "Baojia, did something happen at the mountain villa?"

Chen Baojia acted like nothing had happened, “Auntie, no, there’s nothing at all. Don't worry.”

Zhou nodded, but no matter how busy he was before, men always came back.

I won't say anymore, I have to go home for dinner, I'm starving.

Chen Baojia turned and walked away. Fu Jiujiu's eyes darted quickly, she picked up a large steamed bun from the table and followed him, "I'll treat you to a big steamed bun."

Chen Baojia repeatedly refused, "Little aunt, no need, my mother has already cooked."

Fu JiuJiu passed the steamed bun to him, but lowered her voice and asked, "Why isn't my brother back?"

"No..."

"Don't lie, lying is not good for children."

Chen Baojia awkwardly smiled, "Little aunt, Uncle Dajin said several times not to tell the family, afraid you guys would worry."

Then you tell me, I won't tell them.

Chen Baojia glanced at the Fu family staring at him, and said with a smile, lowering his voice, "There's a female guest in the manor who says Dongyue's auntie stole something from her. Da Jin is handling it now, that guest is making quite a fuss, I don't think she'll be quiet anytime soon."

Chen Baojia glanced at the little dumpling, pleadingly said: “Little aunt, please don’t tell anyone, Big Uncle Jin is afraid that Aunt will worry, that’s why he didn’t let me tell you.”

Fuju nodded to indicate she understood.

"Jiujiu, come back for dinner, Baojia. Or just eat at home and then go back later?" Tian Guihua said.

"Grandma Fu, no need. My mother is still waiting for me. You guys eat slowly." Chen Baojia said and then strode into the night.

Fu Jiujiu pretended to be nonchalant, taking large bites of her bun. She waited until everyone else was done before speaking up, "Mother, I want Aunt to try some strawberry cake."

"Little sister, it's so late, you're still going up the mountain?" Zhou asked worriedly, "Then I'll go with you?"

"Where are you going? You have a big belly, let the Four Golden Ones accompany you."

Meng Yan nodded. "Sister-in-law, just let Sijīn go."

Zhou thought she wasn't comfortable with this, but everyone wouldn't allow it, and she had to consider the child in her belly.

On the way to the villa, Fu Si Jin felt that his little sister wasn't acting as usual. She had just whispered a few words with Chen Baojia, so something must have happened at the villa.

When the siblings arrived at the hot spring resort, the resort was brightly lit and a crowd of people had gathered in the courtyard.

Fu Dajin was sandwiched in the middle, overwhelmed by the situation. He had never dealt with anything like this before and kept profusely apologizing to the female customer.

"I'm so sorry, Madam. Tell me how much the eastern pearl is worth, and we'll pay you."

"Compensation? What are you compensating with? Can you compensate with something exactly the same?" The woman pressed.

Fu Dazhi nodded and bowed, "So, what do you want to do?"

The woman gave Guan Dongyue a cold glance and smiled icily, "As I said, after she cleaned my room, my eastern pearl disappeared."

Gu Dongyue whispered in defense, "Madam, I really didn't take it. We all have rules and can't just touch other people's things at will. I just went to tidy up the room for you."

Fu Sijin frowned, this matter wasn't small, and it had to be resolved well, otherwise, if it got out, it would inevitably affect the reputation of the mountain villa.

I wonder who would live in a place where things are lost.

Fu SiJin walked into the crowd holding a small, round baby. Xiao Ze sat on the railing, hugging his shoulders, and raised an eyebrow at the little dumpling.

"Madam, please stop teasing. There are so many people watching."

"So what if so many people are watching? I lost something and can't even say anything about it? Is this electronics store some kind of black market?"

Fu Sijin was a little helpless, but after all, he was in the business of opening a door. He could meet all kinds of people, and he had long been used to it.

However, big brother is probably a little uncomfortable.

Fu Si Jin put down the little dumpling. "Madam, what does your lost Dongzhu look like? Where did you go today? I'll send someone to find it right away."

The woman raised an eyebrow and looked at Fu Si Jin, "Who are you?"

"This is my younger brother." Fu Dagjin felt inexplicably relieved when he saw Fu Si Jin arrive. He really wasn't cut out to deal with these situations.

The woman coldly swept her eyes over Guan Dongyue, “I told you, it was lost after she entered my room.”

“I demand she kneel before me and apologize right now.” The woman stated arrogantly.

Guan Dongyue was wronged and her eyes were red. Although she was about the same age as Fu Sijin, she was a generation younger.

"Fourth Uncle, I really didn't steal. Believe me." Guan Dongyue took a deep breath, "If you don't believe me, you can have someone search me, see if I have anything on me."

"Only an idiot would keep stolen goods on their person. They'd have hidden it somewhere and come back for it when you were home. This remote area is perfect for hiding something as small as a bead, isn't it?"

"I have not, truly I have not, madam. Believe me."

"Why should I believe you?" the woman asked angrily.

Fu Jiaojiao also saw it, women are not easy to mess with, and they are quite smart. They blocked him from both sides, cutting off any way for Du Dongyue to prove her innocence.

Fujujiao handed Xiaze the box containing the strawberry cake.

"What is this?"

"Delicious."

Xiao Ze opened it and took a sniff. A sweet scent wafted into his nose, "For me?"

“This is for Auntie, you can eat it too.” The little dumpling heard the commotion behind him and didn't rush to solve it.

She's not sure what exactly is going on, so she'll just have to look into it further.

"You came just to give me...this?" Xiao Ze asked, "Shouldn't children be asleep this late?"

Fu Jiu Jiu shook her head, "Come watch the show."

Xiao Ze smiled and shook his head, "That Mrs. Qian is not easy to mess with, you tell your brothers to be careful."

Fu Jiaojiao rolled her eyes and asked, "Brother, do you know her?"

First published on the website for Traditional Chinese Novels.

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