Courtyard House: I'm surrounded by celestial beauties on either side.

Since the ancestors were separated, the sudden appearance of relatives inevitably makes people wary.

"Do you think the Rong family member Shen Ao mentioned could be her?"

Fang Chengxuan squeezed her hand: "Don't overthink it."

"I'm just so angry!" Rong Xinrui said coquettishly, clinging to her husband's arm, but was suddenly stopped by his question: "How long has it been since your period came?"

Rong Xinrui froze, her fingers unconsciously touching her lower abdomen: "It seems like ever since you left..." She suddenly widened her eyes, her cheeks flushing.

Fang Chengxuan smiled and took her hand: "We'll go to the hospital for a check-up later."

No wonder I've been overthinking lately.

Grandpa Rong was already in tears: "Yushu, this is your niece Xinrui and her husband Chengxuan."

Your older brother and nephew...

"They had an accident in Chuning Province, and it's thanks to Chengxuan that the family is being supported."

Rong Yushu quickly comforted him, then took out two brocade boxes and handed them to the young man: "A small gift for our first meeting."

"Thank you, Auntie."

Grandma Rong asked with concern, "Where have you been living all these years? Why haven't we heard from you?"

"My home is in Lantian Province, which is far away and inconvenient to contact," Rong Yushu explained gently.

"My husband is an insider; he's a native of Beijing."

His father recently arranged a job for him at a steel rolling mill, so our whole family moved to Beijing.

"The elders in my family said that the Rong family used to be a wealthy family, and they asked me to see if I could meet someone from the same clan."

"I overheard the name Xinrui by chance and remembered that my family had mentioned that all the girls in the Rong family of this generation had the character 'Xin' in their names, so I inquired about it."

Rong Yushu spoke softly and gently, his tone neither hurried nor slow.

Grandpa Rong nodded and said, "That's right. Now, the Rong family boys use the character 'Wen' in their generation name, and the girls use the character 'Xin' in their generation name."

"Your husband also works at the steel rolling mill? What a coincidence, Chengxuan works there too."

What is your husband's name, and which department does he work in?

"His surname is He, and his name is He Yingrui. He is the newly appointed deputy director of the steel rolling mill," Rong Yushu replied with a slight smile.

Grandpa Rong was taken aback: "Deputy factory director?"

"Yes." Rong Yushu nodded in confirmation.

Grandpa Rong looked at Fang Chengxuan with a puzzled expression: "What's going on? Chengxuan was just promoted to deputy factory director not long ago."

"How come your husband also became a deputy factory director?"

Rong Yushu explained with a smile, "So Chengxuan is another deputy factory director!"

Here’s what happened: The steel rolling mill replaced Director Yang, and the former deputy director was promoted to director.

Concerned about management issues, the higher-ups appointed a new deputy factory director.

Grandpa Rong suddenly realized: "So that's how it is."

"Didn't your husband and children come with you?"

Rong Yushu said softly, "We weren't sure if it was your home, and we were afraid of mistaking you for someone else, so we didn't tell them."

"I'll bring them on a formal visit another day."

"It's not that I necessarily want to acknowledge my family, but my grandfather was still thinking about the Rong family's past before he passed away, and I want to fulfill his wish."

Grandpa Rong said with emotion, "I'll go and offer incense to your grandfather when I have time. It's kind of him to keep thinking about this."

After dinner, Grandpa Rong suggested, "It's getting late, let Chengxuan and Xinrui take you home and help you get acquainted with the place."

"Let's keep in touch."

Rong Yushu readily agreed.

Qiu Gaojie drove them to a large courtyard on Pingxifu Road.

Looking at the familiar courtyard, Fang Chengxuan thought to himself, "The Shen family also lives here. Could it be that the Rong family the Shen family mentioned isn't Rong Yue, but this Rong Yushu?"

Rong Yushu warmly invited the two of them into the house for tea.

Out of courtesy, Fang Chengxuan and Rong Xinrui lingered for a moment.

"Mom!" A pretty young woman in her early twenties greeted the guests and asked curiously, "Who are these two?"

"They are your great-grandfather's granddaughter and grandson-in-law."

"Go and call your brother to come see you," Rong Yushu instructed, then said to Fang Chengxuan, "You two sit down first, I'll go and call Lao He, he should be with Mom and Dad."

Soon, a young man in his mid-twenties came out.

"I am He Wenyi, and this is my younger sister, He Xinyi." The young man asked his sister to bring out some fruit to serve him.

"Fang Chengxuan, Rong Xinrui." The two introduced themselves briefly.

He Wenyi sized up Fang Chengxuan: "You seem quite serious. Is this how you usually treat people?"

"I'm introverted and not very good at socializing, please forgive me," Fang Chengxuan said calmly.

He Wenyi laughed and said, "I didn't realize you were the deputy director of the steel rolling mill. You can't hold this position without some ability."

"Just lucky."

I used to work in the kitchen.

He Wenyi suddenly changed the subject: "I heard the Rong family got into trouble. They're really unlucky, aren't they?"

"I think your family could be just as unlucky, don't you think?" Fang Chengxuan asked with a half-smile.

Rong Xinrui glared angrily.

"I'm sorry, I spoke without thinking," He Wenyi quickly apologized.

Fang Chengxuan said indifferently, "It doesn't matter, we weren't familiar with each other to begin with."

He Wenyi was secretly surprised: "It's no wonder that the Rong family would take him as their granddaughter's husband regardless of their social status."

Soon after, Rong Yushu returned with her husband.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Fang Chengxuan and his companion took their leave.

After seeing the guests off, Rong Yushu asked her son, "How did you feel?"

"Unfathomable." He Wenyi gazed towards the doorway. "He appears gentle on the surface, but his sharpness is actually concealed."

Despite coming from a rural background, her aura made me feel intimidated.

"Mom, whatever your plans are, you must think them through carefully."

He Xinyi chimed in, "His attitude towards me was also very special. He didn't look at me like other men did. He just gave me a polite look and then kept his distance."

"Judging from the information, he makes friends with a very purpose."

He showed no mercy to those he considered outsiders, such as his neighbors in the courtyard house.

"Anyone he included in his circle, like Yang Yuande, Leng Si, Lin Feng, and Guan Chi and Li Shi..."

"He will lend a helping hand to the best of his ability."

As He Xinyi spoke, she couldn't help but exclaim, "To be honest, I find it hard to believe that this is a young man from the countryside."

Rong Yushu looked at her husband.

Her husband chimed in, "Although Fang Chengxuan hasn't been to the factory these past two days, he hasn't neglected any of the necessary tasks."

"I inquired at the steel rolling mill and found that he never wandered around in the kitchen or interacted with people outside the kitchen."

"But his network of connections should not be underestimated."

"Before Yang Jianguo fell from power, he had a close relationship with Director Li and also knew the personnel manager."

"This person is very shrewd; he doesn't need to maintain relationships himself, yet he can get people to stay in touch with him on their own initiative!"

The three discussed the information they had gathered during this period.

Then, He Wenyi couldn't help but look at Rong Yushu and ask, "Mom, does the Rong family really have some kind of treasure map?"

"The Rong family has a deep foundation. Your grandfather said before he passed away that what the Rong family handed over was less than one-tenth of their wealth."

"Once the country opens up and the environment becomes more relaxed, the value of those things is something you might not be able to accumulate even in ten lifetimes."

"Are you really planning to give up?"

Rong Yushu looked at her son and daughter.

He Wenyi pursed his lips: "But our surname is He, not Rong. How could the Rong family possibly give us half?"

"The Rong family only has one granddaughter left, right? Are they going to leave all those things to the Fang family?"

A hint of sarcasm appeared on Rong Yushu's face.

"But I feel that Fang Chengxuan is not easy to deal with. When have you ever seen him suffer a loss?"

He Wenyi said calmly.

Rong Yushu glanced at the three of them: "Alright, you're all surnamed He, this has nothing to do with you, I'll handle it myself."

After saying that, she ignored the three of them and went straight back to her room.

He Wenyi and He Xinyi looked at their father: "Dad, are you just going to let Mom do whatever she wants?"

"Your mother didn't have a good life before, while the Rong family was very successful. All of their children were able to study abroad. She has never been able to swallow that resentment."

……

Meanwhile, Fang Chengxuan and Rong Xinrui were also discussing this matter while sitting in the car.

"These people from the He family seem to have ill intentions!"

Rong Xinrui frowned slightly.

Fang Chengxuan chuckled: "No, quite the opposite. Apart from Rong Yushu, the rest of the He family are quite friendly to us."

"Um?"

Rong Xinrui blinked, somewhat puzzled.

Fang Chengxuan explained, "If they really had something in mind, they wouldn't have been so sharp-tongued during our first meeting."

"Our relationship with the He family is both there and it's not really there. After all, we lost contact with them back to my grandfather's generation. How much affection could there possibly be?"

Recalling the He family's attitude, he continued his analysis: "The compound where the He family lived was the same one as the Shen family's."

"I remember there was a high-ranking leader there named He. The He family's background might not be inferior to the Rong family's; at least they wouldn't lack food or clothing."

"Besides, their surname is He, and they have absolutely no connection to the Rong family. Why bother keeping an eye on the Rong family?"

Rong Xinrui listened quietly, recalling the behavior of the He family, and nodded: "Indeed, when Rong Yushu was not around, He Wenyi spoke with barbs, and He Xinyi's attitude was cold and clearly scrutinizing. With such an attitude, no one could get close to them."

"And that Uncle He, although polite and considerate, always maintained a sense of distance."

"Whether Rong Yushu is present or not, their attitudes seem to be completely different."

"Are they forced to deal with us?"

"Could this have been Rong Yushu's idea all by himself?"

Fang Chengxuan gently held her hand and comforted her, "It's just a guess. At least from what we've seen, the attitude of the three members of the He family is acceptable."

"Um."

Rong Xinrui responded softly.

After returning home, Fang Chengxuan looked at Rong Xinrui's belly and said softly, "It's too late today. I'll take you to the hospital for a check-up tomorrow afternoon when I have some free time."

"it is good."

Rong Xinrui smiled gently at the thought that she might be pregnant with their child, and all her worries were long forgotten.

Fang Chengxuan looked at her, his eyes smiling and the corners of his mouth slightly upturned.

The next morning, after Fang Chengxuan finished washing up, he instructed Aunt Chen, "Aunt Chen, please take good care of the house and make sure Xinrui isn't disturbed by anyone."

"I suspect she might be pregnant. I'll take her to the hospital this afternoon to confirm. Don't tell her grandparents yet."

Aunt Chen was taken aback at first, then her eyes lit up, and she nodded with a smile: "If you count the days, it is indeed possible."

"Don't worry, I will take good care of Xinrui."

She agreed with a delighted expression.

After settling things at home, Fang Chengxuan went out to the steel rolling mill.

Upon entering the factory, he first went to the kitchen and, seeing that everything was in good order, greeted a few people and then prepared to leave.

Liu Lan quietly followed and asked in a low voice, "Director Fang, did you know that a new Deputy Director He has joined the factory?"

"I heard about it. What's up? Did your husband, Old Li, send you here to inquire about something?"

Fang Chengxuan looked at her.

Liu Lan chuckled: "My husband asked me to ask if you know this Deputy Factory Director He?"

"He said that while you were away these past two days, this Deputy Factory Director He has been asking a lot of questions about you."

"His sudden appearance here, is it related to you?"

Liu Lan looked on with curiosity.

Fang Chengxuan knew this was what Factory Director Li wanted to ask, so he said indifferently, "Deputy Factory Director He's arrival has nothing to do with me."

"However, it's quite a coincidence that the wife of this Deputy Factory Director He is surnamed Rong, and has some connection with the Rong family."

"Go back and tell your husband that the 'He' in this Deputy Factory Director He's name is the He from the Pingxifu Road compound."

He left it at that, letting Liu Lan relay the message. As for what Factory Director Li thought, that was his business.

Liu Lan nodded: "Understood, I'll go tell him right away."

Fang Chengxuan didn't say anything more. He returned to his office, learned about the situation over the past two days, and got a general idea of ​​what was going on.

Meanwhile, Liu Lan didn't go back to the kitchen either, but went directly to find Director Li.

"Old Li."

Liu Lan gently closed the office door and said in a low voice, "I just met with Director Fang. He said that Deputy Director He's arrival has nothing to do with him."

"Factory Director Fang also mentioned that the wife of Deputy Factory Director He is surnamed Rong, and may have some connection with the Rong family."

However, judging from Factory Director Fang's expression, he didn't seem to care too much about it.

"By the way, he specifically emphasized that the 'He' in Deputy Factory Director He's name is the same 'He' from the Pingxifu Road compound!"

"Does this have any special meaning?" Liu Lan scratched her itchy neck and asked with a puzzled look.

Every time she spoke on behalf of Director Li and Fang Cheng, she could never understand the deeper meaning behind their words.

Factory Director Li did not answer directly, but said thoughtfully, "I see."

"Liu Lan, go to the kitchen and tell the manager to prepare a separate table of food and drinks for lunch."

"I'm going to host a banquet for the newly arrived Deputy Factory Director He with Factory Director Fang," Factory Director Li instructed Liu Lan after he had thought it through.

Before we knew it, it was noon.