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

It was almost eleven o'clock when we arrived at the entrance of Sujia Alley.

The alleyway was filled with the aroma of food—stewed meat, stir-fried vegetables, and the smells of cooking oil all mixed together.

Is this what home tastes like?

Fu Hua curled her lips into a smile and followed the scent inside.

He stopped in front of that familiar courtyard gate and knocked on it.

The door opened quickly.

Yue Xue stood at the door, wearing an apron and holding a scallion in her hand.

Upon seeing her, they greeted her warmly, "Huahua's here? Come in, come in!"

Fu Hua nodded and stepped across the threshold.

Then she paused.

People were sitting in the courtyard.

Not only Grandpa Su, Su Cheng, and Su Rong, but also...

Fu Xiao sat next to Grandpa Su, holding a teacup in his hand.

Fu Songchuan and Fu Youchuan sat next to each other, one reading a book, the other lost in thought.

Su Yurou was sitting in a seat near the back, talking to Old Madam Su.

Everyone looked up and towards the doorway.

Fu Hua stood there, carrying something in her hand, her expression shifting slightly, but her demeanor remained unchanged.

The courtyard was quiet for a second.

Fu Songchuan was the first to react.

He glanced at Fu Hua and a thought popped into his mind: She seems to have grown a little taller.

Her face was still fair and radiant, and she looked quite well.

It seems that Xie Ci took good care of her.

Fu Youchuan's gaze fell on Fu Hua's face, and he paused for a moment.

It's been so long since I've seen her; she looks like she's living a very comfortable life.

Without family support, can one really live such an easy life?

However, that face is still so annoying.

It was as cold as a glacier in winter; just standing there, it exuded the aura of someone not to be trifled with.

Thinking back to the embarrassing incidents on the basketball court,

He quickly looked away, pretending to be looking at the ivy on the wall.

I don't want to make eye contact with her at all.

Fu Xiao looked at his daughter and his heart softened.

Haven't seen you for a few days, you seem to have lost weight?

Although he often asked Aunt Liu to bring him food and drinks, she was never around.

Each time, Aunt Liu would bring the thermos back untouched.

His lips moved, forcing a smile.

"Huahua, you're here? Come here to Daddy."

Fu Hua nodded and slowly walked over.

Fu Hua called out to everyone one by one.

"mom!"

Fu Hua remained calm.

Upon hearing the word "Mom," Su Yurou's fingers curled slightly.

She felt uneasy thinking about what happened at the clothing store.

However, remembering the purpose of today, she still smiled and said, "We've been waiting for you. Please have a seat."

What do you mean by "waiting for her"?

They're just annoyed that she's late!

Fu Hua's expression shifted slightly, a cold glint appearing in her eyes.

"I told Huahua earlier that she didn't need to come early. She's usually busy and works hard enough. Besides, someone at home is helping with the cooking today, so there's nothing for her to do if she comes early."

Grandma Su spoke up to explain, while giving Su Yurou a look.

Su Yurou realized she had misspoke and smiled as she explained, "Business is important. We're just looking forward to seeing you soon, that's all."

Who would believe that?

Fu Hua didn't respond.

Su Yurou's expression was slightly unnatural.

"Huahua, my dear granddaughter,"

Grandma Su broke the awkward silence, "Don't stand there, come and sit here with Grandma."

"it is good."

Yue Xue also realized what was happening and quickly put the scallion she was holding aside.

"Yes, yes, you're a special guest today. It's rare for our whole family to get together like this. It's so lively. My birthday is going to be a big one."

Fu Hua...

Who would want to be a peacemaker on their own birthday?

It's really putting my aunt in a difficult position.

Grandma Su held Fu Hua's hand and gently patted the back of it.

"Child, it's your aunt's birthday today. Grandma thought we were all family, so she invited everyone. Are you... worried about me?"

The old man's shoulders slumped heavily, and his cloudy eyes were filled with tears, which he struggled to hold back.

Fu Hua felt a pang of sadness and shook her head: "Grandma, how could I blame you?"

It's just a meal; as long as they don't provoke her, she won't cause trouble.

Fu Xiao and Su Yurou exchanged a glance, feeling somewhat awkward.

Yue Xue quickly smoothed things over, beckoning to Su Rong: "Rongrong, what are you standing there for? Pour some tea for Huahua."

Su Rong, who was sitting on a small stool, immediately stood up upon hearing this.

He turned his back, but there was a hint of resentment in his eyes.

Fu Hua handed the gift in her hand to Yue Xue.

Happy birthday, Aunt! May everything go well for you.

"You silly child, it's fine to just come for a meal, but you even brought a gift. How thoughtful of you."

Yue Xue took it, opened the bag, and her eyes lit up.

"Wow, this dress is so nice! It's from Hua Ning Textile! Everyone at work says their clothes are beautiful and high-quality. Hua Hua, you have such good taste!"

She unfolded the cardigan and held it up to herself. "It fits perfectly. I was thinking of buying one for Rongrong before her competition in a few days."

Su Cheng leaned over to take a look and nodded, "It's not bad, the material is good too. Huahua has always had good taste."

The atmosphere relaxed a bit.

Fu Hua played chess with Grandpa Su, while Fu Xiao and Su Yurou watched from the side.

He would occasionally chime in with a few words to liven up the atmosphere.

Seeing that Fu Hua's attitude remained distant, Old Mrs. Su called over Su Yurou and gave her a few words of advice.

"This child responds better to gentle persuasion than force. You have a too strong personality, so you need to be more accommodating to her and avoid saying things that might be misunderstood."

"Mom, I know."

Su Yurou felt a little guilty.

No one knows a daughter better than her mother. She had a strong personality since childhood, and after marrying Fu Xiao, she never suffered any losses.

Therefore, they become confrontational when facing Fu Hua, who has a similar personality.

"You know that's good. If you want to make up, someone has to give in first. Parents can't win against their children."

Grandma Su sighed and left.

Su Yurou gazed at her mother's retreating figure, feeling desolate.

.........

Before lunch, Yue Xue rested in the house.

She couldn't resist putting on the light green cardigan, looking at herself in the mirror, and then turning to show Su Cheng.

"What do you think?"

Su Cheng nodded: "It looks good, and it suits you very well."

Yue Xue smiled and touched the fabric, her smile bright: "Huahua has good taste. I met her boyfriend once; he's a People's Liberation Army soldier, and he's very handsome."

I hope Rongrong can find a good partner too. I'm worried she'll date the wrong people in college. You don't know, now..."

"You're always bringing up other things when you're talking about clothes!"

Su Cheng put down his teacup and frowned: "Today is your birthday, be happy and don't talk about these things."

"Okay, okay, I understand."

The couple returned to the living room, and Su Yurou came over with a small box in her hand.

"sister in law,"

She handed him the box, saying, "This is a gift from me. Happy birthday."

"Yu Rou, this..."

Yue Xue was somewhat surprised and looked at Su Cheng.

Su Cheng smiled slightly: "Take it. This is your sister-in-law's kind gesture; you can't refuse it."

"Then I'll accept it, thank you Yurou."

Yue Xue took it and opened it; inside were a pair of pearl earrings, round and lustrous, gleaming with a soft light.

This box alone is worth a fortune.

"Oh my, this is far too valuable!"

Yue Xue felt a little embarrassed to accept the money, saying, "Yu Rou, you're going to spend too much."