The fake heiress loves to act? The max-level boss isn't interested in playing along.

"Grandma, please have some tea."

Fu Chaochao handed over a teacup at the right moment, speaking gently, "Huahua grew up in the countryside, so her habits might be a little different from ours. Please don't be angry; it's not good for your health."

These words sound like advice, but in reality, every sentence is a reminder.

Fu Hua came from the countryside and didn't fit in with the Fu family.

Su Yurou couldn't sit still any longer and stood up, saying, "I'm going out to take a look."

She stood under the eaves for a while, but the snow fell heavier and heavier, and she couldn't see anyone.

Just then, Fu Songchuan came in from the door: "Mom, Dad and Huahua haven't arrived yet?"

"No!"

Su Yurou glanced towards the main hall and lowered her voice, "Your grandma was upset just now. When they come later, say a few words in their defense."

Just then, the sound of a car engine came from outside the courtyard gate.

Su Yurou quickly went out to greet them.

The jeep stopped in the snow. Fu Xiao got out first and turned to open the back door.

Fu Hua walked out.

She was wearing a light gray wool coat and a beige scarf today.

Her hair was styled into braids on both sides and tied at the back of her head, with the rest falling naturally down her back.

She revealed a clean and bright face.

"Why are you so late!"

Su Yurou stepped forward, her tone tinged with reproach, "The guests are almost all here, we've been waiting for you!"

She glanced towards the main hall, lowered her voice, and gave Fu Hua some instructions.

"When we go inside, don't mention the research station or the cello and dance performance. Just say there was traffic on the way, understand?"

Fu Hua looked at her without saying a word.

Fu Xiao frowned: "Yu Rou...why are you doing this..."

Did I say something wrong?

Su Yurou's eyes were a little red, and her tone was urgent: "Mom was already unhappy just now. She doesn't like women who are flamboyant."

Today is her birthday, do I have to make her unhappy?

Originally, their second wife's family didn't have a first wife, so the third wife's family had more face in front of the two elders.

If it weren't for the fact that You Chuan had spent several years with the old lady since he was a child,

Chaochao is eloquent and knows how to please the old lady.

Who knows what situation the second wife is in!

Snow fell on the three people's shoulders, but no one moved.

Fu Hua looked up at the main hall.

Through the carved window, one can see lively figures inside and hear faint laughter.

She exhaled softly, and the white mist dissipated in the cold air.

"Okay, Mom."

Fu Hua's expression shifted slightly.

Su Yurou was stunned, as if she hadn't expected her to agree so readily.

Fu Hua had already started walking into the courtyard.

Two clear lines of footprints were left in the snow, leading straight to the brightly lit door.

Fu Xiao stared at his daughter's back for a moment.

He turned to Su Yurou and said, "Let's go."

When Fu Hua followed her father into the main hall,

The noise in the room seemed to have been paused.

All eyes turned to them.

Surprised, curious, inquisitive

There were also a few dishes that clearly conveyed displeasure.

Everyone stared wide-eyed in unison.

The girl following behind Fu Xiao

Could she be the real daughter of the Fu family?

She was wearing a light gray wool coat and a beige scarf.

Her features were bright and striking, almost identical to Su Yurou's.

The same oval face, the same eyebrow and eye contours, the same nose bridge curve.

But upon closer inspection, they are different.

Su Yurou is gentle and mild-mannered, like the spring rain in Jiangnan.

And Fu Hua's phoenix eyes, inherited from the Su family,

Her eyes were slightly upturned at the corners, and her pupils were a darker color than her mother's.

His eyes were as calm as a deep pool.

There was a faint sense of aloofness between his brows.

It was as if there was an invisible glass separating me from the lively atmosphere of the room.

"Why are you so late?"

At the main table, Old Mrs. Fu squinted and scanned the room.

This child looks much plumper than when I last saw him.

Fu Xiao stepped forward: "Mom, I'm sorry I'm late, please don't mind."

"What are you saying? You young people are always making trouble, I don't blame you."

Fu Hua stepped forward and bowed slightly to Grandpa Fu and Grandma Fu, who were in the main seats: "Grandpa, Grandma, I wish Grandma a long and happy life."

His voice was clear and resonant, neither arrogant nor humble.

"Okay, it's good that you're here."

Grandpa Fu cleared his throat: "This is your first time attending a gathering like this, let your father introduce you to everyone."

"Yes."

Then, Fu Xiao led Fu Hua to introduce them one by one.

The eldest uncle and aunt of the eldest son's family.

The third uncle and third aunt of the third branch.

There are also many cousins.

A set of greetings that flowed smoothly and were full of proper etiquette.

She has a graceful and poised demeanor, unlike a child from the countryside.

The old comrades exchanged glances and nodded secretly.

This kid is good.

Fu Chaochao sat next to the old lady, her fingers secretly clenching the hem of her skirt.

She looked at Fu Hua's face, which resembled her mother's so much.

And the astonished looks from everyone in the room,

The thorn in my heart has sunk even deeper.

Before eating, one must first offer birthday wishes.

The gifts prepared by the first and third wives were very expensive.

The eldest son's family gifted a longevity peach carved from a single piece of jade, brought from the south through a personal acquaintance; it was crystal clear.

The third family received a set of Yixing clay teaware as a gift.

Made by a renowned craftsman, paired with the finest Wuyi rock tea.

Grandma Fu loves drinking tea and longevity, so these gifts were exactly what she wanted.

A smile immediately appeared on that wrinkled face.

When it was the second wife's turn, Fu Xiao and Su Yurou presented a brocade box.

Inside, there was a hand-knitted cashmere shawl.

It is a deep maroon color, with fine weaving and intricate patterns.

"mom,"

Su Yurou said softly, "I learned to knit this from a master knitter for three months. Your shoulders aren't good, so it will keep you warm in winter."

Grandma Fu was stunned for a moment, then took the shawl and touched it; it felt soft and thick.

She looked up at Su Yurou, her gaze softening slightly: "It's kind of you to think of me like this."

This was the first time today that the old lady showed a genuine smile to Su Yurou.

Logically, the children shouldn't need to give gifts individually; it should be done by parent representatives.

But Fu Youchuan and Fu Chaochao were clearly prepared.

Fu Youchuan presented a birthday couplet he had written himself, with strong and vigorous characters: "May your happiness be as boundless as the Eastern Sea, and your longevity as enduring as the Southern Mountain pine."

He is the best calligrapher among the Fu family's grandchildren; this piece of calligraphy is truly outstanding.

Grandma Fu smiled and nodded: "You Chuan's calligraphy is getting better and better."

Fu Chaochao then presented a small embroidered screen.

It is embroidered with a pattern of pine trees and cranes symbolizing longevity.

The stitching is fine and the color scheme is elegant.

"grandmother,"

Her voice was sweet. "I've been learning embroidery from my mother for half a year. I'm not very good at it, so please don't mind."

The old lady took it and examined it carefully, liking it more and more with each look: "Isn't this good? Our Chaochao is so skillful!"

She held Fu Chaochao's hand, "It's even better embroidered than your mother's back then!"

The children from the first and third wives' families were clearly unprepared.

They were immediately outshone.

The cousins ​​didn't look too good.

Fu Lie, standing below, pursed his lips and muttered under his breath, "What's with the show-off..."

Before she could finish speaking, her father rolled his eyes at her.

He immediately fell silent.

"Huahua, didn't you also prepare a gift for Grandma?"

Fu Chaochao suddenly spoke up: "Why haven't you taken it out yet?"

Fu Hua...

When did she prepare the gift?

This Fu Chaochao is clearly doing it on purpose.

"Oh?"

Grandma Fu was quite surprised, and her expression softened considerably: "You're so thoughtful. What's the gift? Let me see it."