Era: After foreseeing the future, I changed my fate using spatial abilities.

Chapter 16 Proposal
Fu Chenggong could barely sit upright in the main room, but the aroma of the dishes kept wafting into his nose, which was too irritating, so he secretly swallowed again.

He glanced at his grandson beside him, who was wriggling around as if he had been pricked with a needle, and his brows furrowed, a dangerous glint flashing in his eyes.

Stir-fried leeks with eggs, a huge bowl of roe deer meat stew with potatoes, and that pot of incredibly fragrant medicinal chicken soup…

—The last time I had my mom's wild game stewed chicken soup was before the Lunar New Year, more than half a year ago! Waaah~ I was so craving it!

"You're finally here! Slurp~ Quick, let's eat!"

I saw a group of people, who looked like a mother and her two daughters, walking hand in hand into the main room.

As Fu Ting let out a howl, Fu Chenggong silently lowered his 'iron palm,' completely unaware that the boy who had escaped a calamity had happily gotten up and conscientiously served rice to everyone.

Summer days are long, but the house gets dark early. The overhead light bulbs are already on, and the fairly new electric fan is whirring and blowing a cool breeze.

A boy wearing a white tank top and JZ green trousers, with a silly grin on his face, ran around and finally set out the bowls and chopsticks.

Without even wiping the sweat from her forehead, she sat down eagerly, holding the bowl in both hands, and looked at the old man with great anticipation.

"Tsk, what a promising young man!"

Unable to bear watching any longer, Fu Chenggong laughed and cursed, ignoring the brat and saying to the other three, "Eat! Ning girl, especially you, you need to eat more, you're as skinny as a bamboo pole!"

"Okay, then I'll eat more and try my best to gain weight."

"Ah~ that's right!"

She picked up a chicken leg and gave it to her father-in-law first, then put the remaining one into Su Ning's bowl. Li Hehua's somewhat weathered face radiated a unique maternal glow, which was made even more heartwarming by the dim yellow light.

After dividing the chicken legs, he then gave the two remaining large chicken wings, one to each of Fu Ying and her brother.

She, however, happily picked out the bones and tough parts to eat, insisting that this was her favorite food.

"Auntie works so hard, shouldn't she get some nourishment?"

She quickly put the chicken leg back into her bowl, and then moved back a little while protecting the bowl. "Actually, I like chicken feet the most. How about you give me both, Auntie?"

"You girl!"

Mothers are often moved by their children's unintentional actions and words. Li Hehua's eyes welled up with tears. Knowing her good intentions, she knew that pushing and shoving at the dinner table would not look good, so she had no choice but to go along with it.

The atmosphere around the table during the meal was warm and cozy.

……

As expected, after the meal, everyone was stuffed and collapsed in the courtyard to cool off and digest.

Amidst the chirping of insects, countless stars twinkled in the night sky, seemingly echoing the sounds silently.

"Grandpa Fu, Auntie, I'd like Yingzi to come stay with me at my house for a few days, is that alright?"

Although somewhat surprised, Li Hehua didn't think too much about it. The steel factory's residential compound was closer to Fu Ying's school, so what was wrong with having an easier time going to school in the last few days?

"Sure, why not? As long as you don't mind this girl being noisy, you can pack her up and take her away anytime!"

To Su Ning's surprise, her usually easy-going Grandpa Fu remained silent, much to her astonishment at her readily agreeing.

The gaze directed at her was full of scrutiny. It was the first time she had experienced such an oppressive scrutiny, which made her scalp tingle and the hairs on the back of her neck stand up.

Even when Fu Ting, who was usually oblivious, insisted on going, he sensed something was wrong and quietly quieted down.

"Ning girl, come inside with me."

"Sister Ningning..."

If you were to ask who Fu Ying and her siblings feared the most, then Grandpa Fu would definitely be number one. Even when their own parents were angry and started hitting them, they would still worry about whether they would hurt them, but when it came to their own grandfather, he would only complain that he hadn't hit him hard enough!
So whenever they see their grandfather with a stern face, the three of them—oh, no, we also have to bring their father along—would all feel their legs go weak.

"don’t worry!"

"How about you, sis, have Ningning help us sneak away..."

"Do you really think I'm deaf? If you dare to instigate others to do bad things again, I'll break your legs!"

Su Ning, who had also overheard his 'whisper,' shook her head with a wry smile and followed closely behind Grandpa Fu back to the study.

……

"Tell me, Ningning, is there some new situation with your father, Xu Zixin? Or has Yingzi caused trouble again?" Based on Fu Chenggong's understanding of her, for her to make this request at this time, something must have happened.

Don't be fooled by this girl's seemingly aloof and indifferent appearance; she's actually very kind and devoted to people she's truly loved.

Knowing full well the unsettling factors involved, and given the critical juncture, she would never drag Fu Ying into any danger.

and so…

Fu Chenggong tapped the table, leaning more towards the latter: what kind of 'righteous' good deed had his silly granddaughter done this time!

"Grandpa Fu, I'd like to have Brother Zhang and Brother Mao come over earlier than planned."

"Ok?"

His straight back hardened even more, and Fu Chenggong squinted, exuding an imposing aura.

"I can't explain it in a sentence or two, Grandpa Fu. I need the two of them to arrive as soon as possible."

Seeing her tightly pursed lips, unwilling to reveal a single word, Fu Chenggong sighed inwardly: What a stubborn little ox!

"I understand. I'll send someone over first thing tomorrow morning."

Changing the subject, Fu Chenggong casually continued to probe, "Don't let Yingzi cause trouble at this critical juncture. Let her keep you company for a few more days before you leave."

"no!"

"Oh? Why not?"

"Grandpa Fu~"

Since force didn't work, we'll try a softer approach, because she simply couldn't explain it!
If Yingying's whereabouts were changed, and she avoided that road and that time, would her fate really be altered? She didn't know.

However, even if you know that things are uncertain and complicated, you still have to change and avoid them first!

"Grandpa Fu, I feel uncomfortable staying in that house every day. Can Yingying stay with me for two days? You can take her away after my birthday banquet."

"Don't try to be cute with me, it won't work."

They say it's no use, but they're secretly thrilled and enjoying it immensely.

Despite his efforts to maintain a straight face, Fu Chenggong ultimately couldn't resist her charm. "I don't know what you're hiding, Ning girl. Grandpa Fu hopes you'll remember what I said."

Nothing is more important than my own life; he'll always be there for me.

"Yes, don't worry, I will take good care of myself and I will definitely protect Yingying."

"Boom, boom, boom~"

It seems things are more complicated than he thought, and there might even be danger?

What exactly did Yingzi do?

The shrewd and experienced Fu Chenggong had already gleaned some insights from the brief exchange between the two men.

He stopped what he was doing, having a clear idea in mind and other plans.

"It's getting late. Let Tingzi accompany you later. It's not safe for two young girls to go back."

"it is good."

……

As Su Ning left the study with the brown leather bag containing the envelope, she was immediately confronted by Fu Ying and her brother, who were crouching furtively against the wall.

Without a word, the two men, working in perfect unison, each lifted one of her arms and dragged her outside.

"Well? Well, did Grandpa agree?"

"Hey, go pack two sets of clothes to change into."

"Ahhh~ That's awesome! Wait for me, Ningning, I'm coming right away!"

With a cheerful stomp of her foot, Fu Ying left those words and dashed off to her room.

(End of this chapter)