kvmb Chapter 163 Spring Chapter
Chapter 163 Spring Chapter
Because of Fu Qiwen's divorce, the old house was not very lively on New Year's Eve. Everyone was thinking about Fu Qiwen's divorce, and the children of the third generation of the Fu family did not dare to make too much noise, for fear of angering the second concubine and Fu Mingzhang.
After all, among the third generation of the Fu family, the third uncle had the most children, so the attitude of the second concubine as a grandmother naturally carried some weight.
Even though Third Uncle's children knew in their hearts that Second Concubine doted on Fu Zimu the most, it did not affect them from listening to their mothers and trying to please Second Concubine, their grandmother.
As for Fu Zimu, the eldest grandson most loved by the second concubine, he did not come to the old house in Shek O that night.
Because the little troubles Guan Zaizhou caused for his company were really hard to solve, he had to stay up late to work overtime to deal with them. After working overtime, he had to spend time with his girlfriend under the moonlight. He Simian, his girlfriend who was determined to spend her life with him, felt sorry for him staying up late to work overtime and came to the company to bring him a midnight snack.
Fu Zimu, who had to work overtime and have a relationship, had no time to come to the old house to meet his family.
Because of Fu Qiwen's affairs, the second concubine had no time to care about Fu Zimu. Fu Qize, his biological father, did think of him, but the people he sent out could not find Fu Zimu who had already gone on a date.
Fu Mingzhang was too lazy to even look at Fu Zimu.
Therefore, even if Fu Zimu, the "eldest grandson", was not there, no one mentioned it.
After New Year's Day, the second concubine quickly took her fourth uncle, Fu Qirun, to the United States to care for their second daughter, who had suddenly divorced. Fu Qiyuan was busy with work, Fu Ziyan went back to school with her schoolbag, and Fu Zimu continued to deal with waves of small troubles...
Until the Spring Festival, Fu Qiwen finally completed the divorce procedures before New Year's Eve and returned to Hong Kong with her three-year-old son Yi Yi, her second wife and her fourth uncle.
As a Chinese family, we still gather at the old house on New Year's Day, not to mention the traditional festivals of New Year's Eve and Spring Festival.
On New Year's Eve, Spring Festival couplets and pictures are posted everywhere in the old house, lanterns are hung, and New Year flowers are displayed, giving off a strong festive atmosphere.
Fu Ziyan started living in the old house with her father when she was 28 years old.
On New Year's Eve, Fu Ziyan wore a red dress, a jade bracelet, and a Ruyi auspicious cloud pendant. This festive outfit was meant to please her grandfather. The elder always wanted his children to wear bright clothes for the New Year, and even a senior figure like Fu Mingzhang shared the same sentiment.
Fu Ziyan is a good granddaughter, so of course she has to satisfy her grandfather's ideas.
Perhaps they had the same idea, or perhaps the second and third concubines also liked their children to wear bright and lively clothes. Anyway, every New Year's Eve, when the whole family gathered at the Fu family's house, the children basically wore red clothes.
There are red clothes everywhere, and no one should complain about who is more eye-catching.
Fu Ziyan: ...
What was New Year’s Eve like in Hong Kong in the 1970s?
Fu Ziyan's biggest impression of the Chinese New Year in her previous life was: being able to set off fireworks and firecrackers at will; saying auspicious words to get lucky money from relatives, the kind that had to be handed over to her mother when she got home; being able to stay up until midnight with a clear conscience and watch TV for a long time (Spring Festival Gala).
In this life...
Because since 1966 or 1967, Hong Kong law has strictly prohibited the use of fireworks.
New Year’s Eve is no exception.
As a wealthy family, the Fu family naturally gave a lot of New Year's money. Fu Ziyan didn't know whether the New Year's money of other younger cousins would be taken away by their respective mothers, but since she came to the Fu family at the age of eight, her father had never taken away her New Year's money.
There is no problem staying up until midnight, but there is no Spring Festival Gala at that time. New Year's Eve is really just women playing mahjong, men playing cards and talking about economics and politics, and children playing around.
Fu Ziyan is not very familiar with her cousins. She usually reads a book or builds Lego by herself.
Frankly speaking, in this atmosphere, it would be better to go back to your room and go to bed early than to stay up until midnight.
This year is different.
Because there is a second aunt and her child Yi Yi.
The little boy didn't know why he particularly liked her. As soon as they met, he hugged her thighs and said in a baby voice, "Sister Yanyan!"
I have to sit next to her at the New Year's Eve dinner, stand next to her when queuing up to receive New Year's money, and even get close to her when playing Lego. "Sister Yanyan, Yiyi will help you!"
The kid is young and doesn't know how to play Lego, but he still wants to help, and the result is that he only makes things worse.
Fu Ziyan had no choice but to ask the servants to move the Lego away and play house with the kid as he wanted.
Fu Qiyuan sat not far away, smiling at his daughter with soft eyes and bright smile as she played games with the child. He felt quite contented, thinking that his Ti Ti was indeed still a lively, cheerful and carefree child.
Fu Qiwen was also very happy. She thought it was a good thing for her son to get closer to his capable niece Fu Ziyan. As the saying goes, "Birds of a feather flock together."
The second concubine was always the most talkative. Fu Qiwen's divorce was concluded perfectly, and since it was Chinese New Year, she was in a very good mood. Seeing this scene, she began to praise. "Zi Yan was so patient to play with Yi Yi. She is indeed a good child."
She had a good idea. Praising Fu Ziyan could both please Fu Qiyuan and make the old man happy.
Everyone understood what was going on, so they all agreed.
"That's right. Older children usually don't want to play with younger children. Ziyan really does care for her younger siblings."
"I heard that Ziyan always gets straight A's in her final exams..."
Fu Mingzhang also smiled, his tone tinged with satisfaction and a hint of pride, "Titi is indeed a good child. Qiyuan raised her well."
"Dad is right. I really should learn from my second brother when it comes to raising children."
"Yes, Ziyan is so outstanding, it's really enviable."
"..."
Fu Ziyan knew that the adults nearby were praising her, but it was all just politeness with ulterior motives. She pretended she was so focused on playing with her child that she didn't hear.
Sure enough, after a while, people over there started talking about things like "This project is short of money, can the group invest some?" and "For the new project in the spring, why not let XXX join the project team to gain some experience?"
Fu Mingzhang picked up the teacup and pretended not to hear.
Qi Yuan is already the one in charge of the Fu family, so he doesn't get involved in these matters.
Fu Qiyuan smiled gently, but no one dared to act rashly. "These projects must be evaluated, including the people who handle them. Only the most capable will be selected."
"Sister Yanyan, let's build a castle together!" The soft, baby-like voice of a child exploded in my ears.
Fu Ziyan withdrew her mind from the adults' conversation over there, and lowered her eyes to look at the little boy in front of her. His chubby little hands grabbed Fu Ziyan's big hands, and his big eyes blinked.
So cute!
"Okay." Fu Ziyan chuckled and touched Yi Yi's soft short hair, then took him to the children's room to play with building blocks.
"Sister Yanyan, let's build a Disney castle~"
"Okay."
"Well, I also want a pumpkin carriage."
"Wow, sister, you are so awesome!"
Fu Ziyan was in a very happy mood listening to the baby's sweet voice and childish words beside her.
It turns out that well-behaved cubs are natural emotional purifiers, whether they are human cubs or animal cubs.
Unfortunately, the human cub has a fixed biological clock. It was only half past eight when he fell asleep. He held the nanny's hand and went to sleep. Before leaving, he did not forget to say goodbye to her in a babysitter's heartbeat, "Sister Yanyan, Yiyi is going to sleep. We still have to play together tomorrow!"
On New Year’s Eve, the descendants of the Fu family naturally lived in the old house.
Fu Ziyan watched the nanny carry the kid upstairs before returning to her original place to continue building Lego.
It's still early in the night and the elders are still gathered downstairs. It would be impolite to go back to the room and play now.
Not long into the game, Fu Ziyou from her uncle's family came towards her and said with a smile, "Sister Ziyan, can I play with you?"
Fu Ziyan tilted her head and smiled, "Of course."
This cousin is only one year older than her. She is usually quiet and will just smile friendly when she sees her. But today she took the initiative to come and play with her.
Fu Ziyan's thoughts turned, and when she remembered that her cousin had a brother, Fu Ziyuan, who was only one year older than her, she began to understand a little.
Uncle San has five sons. The eldest and most favored son, Fu Zimu, is now caught up in the whirlpool of love. The monthly pocket money from the family fund has been cut off for almost three months. The other sons have seen little hope. The older ones, such as Fu Zilin and Fu Ziyuan, have begun to get restless.
Although it was just her conjecture, it was pretty close to the truth.
Fu Ziyan saw through it but didn't say it out loud. Although she had no intention of getting involved in the turbulent situation in her third uncle's family, her cousin Fu Ziyu just wanted to play Lego with her.
There's nothing to refuse.
Fu Ziyou's voice was soft, "Sister Ziyan, are you going to the UK to attend university?"
The children of the Fu family basically choose to study abroad in the UK, and Fu Ziyan was not surprised that she would guess this.
"Yeah, where's Sister Ziyou?"
Although Fu Ziyou is one year older than her, because Fu Ziyan started school a year earlier, Fu Ziyou is actually in the same grade as her. However, Fu Ziyou did not go to the Royal Academy, but chose a private girls' school with a good reputation in Hong Kong.
"I should be studying at Hong Kong University and not going abroad to study." Fu Ziyou smiled naturally. Although the family fund set aside a study fund for each member, she did not yearn to go out to school. She felt that it was enough to simply get a degree in Hong Kong.
Fu Ziyan nodded, not surprised by this.
Fu Ziyou has a relatively calm temperament. She received the typical education that is common among the daughters of wealthy families. She grew up quietly without worries about food and clothing. When she became an adult, she married a wealthy young man of equal status with a dowry.
Although it’s a pity, she clearly had the conditions to study abroad and live out her own heroine’s life, but she still chose to get married and live a dull life.
But Fu Ziyan has no say in other people's lifestyles.
In fact, there is nothing wrong with a simple life.
......
After lighting the first incense at midnight, praying for a smooth new year, and greeting the elders in turn, the Fu family members dispersed and returned to their rooms.
Although my third and fifth uncles all have concubines, they are not allowed to come to the old house on this occasion.
Fu Ziyan looked at the group of little kids following behind her third and fifth aunts, and felt sorry for them in her heart. They had to take care of a group of children born to her husband and other women during the New Year. Even with the help of nannies and servants, it was not easy.
The evil system of polygamy!
Fu Ziyan just sighed and went back to her room, putting the thought behind her.
The happiest thing about the New Year is, of course, opening red envelopes~
Fu Mingzhang always gave each person a small red cloth bag containing a hundred antique coins as New Year's money.
It is very heavy, and judging from the weight, it is definitely the best way to suppress the year.
Fu Ziyan had read the news in her previous life and knew that these antique coins were of collection value and each one could be exchanged for a lot of money, so she wondered where her grandfather got so many antique currencies.
Then I realized that these ancient coins could be sold for a lot of money in antique shops at that time.
Fu Ziyan: ...The filter was broken at that moment!
Although this is the case, these currencies can still be exchanged for a lot of money even in the 21st century.
From the age of eight until now, Fu Ziyan has amassed a large box of antique coins. Calculating that one coin is worth over 10,000 yuan, this box would be worth over 10 million yuan by the 21st century.
No wonder they say that the second or third generation of a wealthy family, even if their family goes bankrupt, is still a lean camel that is bigger than a horse.
Saving up ordinary New Year's money is a huge fortune, not to mention the gifts you receive on a daily basis.
Ah, she is a rich second generation now!
We cannot have hatred towards the rich.
Compared to the real New Year's money given by her grandfather, the second generation of the Fu family, from her father to her sixth uncle, was much more normal. Each person received a red envelope. I don't know if they had discussed it before, but each red envelope contained one thousand Hong Kong dollars.
Not too much, but actually not a small amount either.
Even though she owns a gold mine, Fu Ziyan was still very happy when she received the New Year's money.
This is the ritual sense of the New Year!
With this sense of ritual, after taking a shower, Fu Ziyan sat in front of the dressing table and applied lotion on herself while happily calling up the Chengzhen APP interface.
Current Growth Coin Balance:
【APP资产：金矿（可兑现）、翡翠矿（可兑现）、钻石1矿（可兑现）、蓝宝石矿（当前蓝宝石矿共产生资产值）、石油1矿（当前石油矿共产生资产值）、石油2矿（当前石油矿共产生612资产值）、钻石2矿（当前钻石矿共产生277资产值）、铁矿（当前铁矿共产生277资产值）
APP fund balance:
Exchanged assets: Farm*1, Ranch*1, Fishery*1, Gold Mine*1]
An oil mine requires tens of millions of assets. New Year, new atmosphere. Fu Ziyan curled her lips slightly and clicked to redeem an oil mine.
Look at the asset value changed on the interface and the oil 3 mine that appears in the APP asset column.
Fu Ziyan was in a good mood and smiled at herself in the dressing mirror.
Mirror, mirror, which beautiful girl will own three oil mines when she grows up?
It’s you, it’s you, it’s you!
Fu Ziyan was in a good mood and fell into a happy sleep.
Before going to bed, she always felt like she had forgotten something, but she couldn't remember it for a while, so Fu Ziyan carelessly put it behind her.
Anyway, Ahong and Meng Tiao will remind her of the important things, and if it is not important, she can just forget it.
Forgotten, unimportant, Lu Yan, spending the New Year alone in England:
I was so sad that I shed tears!