Chapter 234: Chapter 234: The Fu Family’s Failed Attempt to Slander

"She always pretends to be well-behaved in front of people, but in reality, she has a twisted personality and can’t stand to see others doing well. Don’t be fooled by her." Upon hearing Fu Xiaoxiao being praised, Fu Xiaocui pursed her lips and mercilessly slandered Fu Xiaoxiao.

Hearing Fu Xiaocui’s words, Liu Hongjun’s smile vanished. "It seems this isn’t the first time you’ve spoken ill of your sister outside, is it? Could these false statements be the reason she quarrels with you?"

Fu Xiaocui’s smile froze, and Fu Minghua inwardly sighed.

"You say you’re Comrade Fu Xiaoxiao’s father, so tell us, what’s Fu Xiaoxiao’s favorite food? What does she love to do? What’s her favorite color? When is her birthday?" Liu Hongjun turned his head toward Fu Minghua, seeing his paternal demeanor, and prepared a few questions for him.

If he truly cared about Fu Xiaoxiao, any father wouldn’t find his own daughter’s preferences hard to recall.

"She likes... braised pork. She uh... likes blue. Sorry, leader, there are too many kids at home, I can’t quite remember." Fu Minghua mixed up a couple and couldn’t make up more, so he simply used the excuse that there were too many children.

Liu Hongjun glanced at Fu Minghua and couldn’t help but admire the acting skills of such hypocritical people.

They even convinced themselves that they truly loved Fu Xiaoxiao.

"Oh, and this daughter beside you?" Liu Hongjun asked with a smile.

Deliberately setting a trap for him.

Fu Minghua smirked. "This girl also likes braised pork and probably likes red! I can’t remember the rest."

Fu Minghua thought he answered the question well, but he didn’t realize that his seamless and unhesitant response appeared unusual.

Fu Xiaoxiao’s details were hesitant, while Fu Xiaocui’s preferences were random yet certain.

The difference was extraordinary.

"Dad, how could you not know my birthday!" Fu Xiaocui pouted unhappily upon hearing Fu Minghua’s words. "My birthday was just the day before yesterday."

Fu Minghua cast a cold glance at Fu Xiaocui.

Fu Xiaocui only then remembered where she was and quickly closed her mouth.

"This may also be the biggest reason Comrade Fu Xiaoxiao quarrels with her! Since you don’t have relevant proof, I can’t let you meet Comrade Fu Xiaoxiao. Please leave!" Liu Hongjun, having met them personally, finally understood why Fu Xiaoxiao chose to marry Lu Feng and refused to compromise.

They weren’t here to admit their mistakes and seek Fu Xiaoxiao’s forgiveness; they saw value in her and came seeking reconciliation to repair the relationship for future use.

Understanding their intentions, Liu Hongjun had no further patience for them.

"No, we really are her family; can’t you make an exception?" Fu Minghua was dumbfounded. He thought he could see Fu Xiaoxiao after saying so much, but Liu Hongjun refused to acknowledge them.

"You have no documents; mere words prove nothing. How can you prove you are her father?" Liu Hongjun glanced at Fu Minghua, prompting him to provide the most direct evidence.

"You could let Fu Xiaoxiao come out; when she sees me, it will be proven." Fu Minghua quickly said.

"Sorry, you can’t just meet military dependents as you wish. Without proof of your relation to her, how can we allow you to see her?" Wang Lu came over, escorting Fu Minghua and Fu Xiaocui out.

Fu Minghua wanted to say more, but the soldiers’ stern faces and unapproachable demeanor forced him back.

He might dare to make a scene at the factory, but this was the military camp, where no one would indulge him.

Especially since he dared to speak ill of Fu Xiaoxiao earlier, Wang Lu’s cold eyes gleamed with a chilling light.

"Don’t linger in front of the barracks! Move along!"

Fu Minghua and Fu Xiaocui didn’t expect they wouldn’t even see Fu Xiaoxiao, even after insisting that he was her father.

"Dad, what do we do now?" Fu Xiaocui frowned, looking at the surrounding barren expanse.

"First, find a place to stay for the night, and I’ll think of something." Fu Minghua frowned, having no choice but to navigate the nearby village to find a place for him and Fu Xiaocui to stay overnight.

By the time they reached Upper River Village, it was already evening. They endured a rough journey, taking several wrong turns before stumbling into the village.

"Village chief, two people from the city are at the village entrance. They say it’s too late to return and want to stay with a family in our village for the night." The villagers who found Fu Minghua brought him to the village chief.

The village chief was discussing matters with Aunt Wang when Fu Minghua and Fu Xiaocui approached. "Hello, fellow townsfolk. We’re here for a family visit at the military camp," said Fu Minghua. "It’s too late to return, so could you extend us a favor and allow us to stay for the night? I can pay."

If Fu Minghua hadn’t mentioned paying, Aunt Wang and the village chief’s impression would have been okay, but that last sentence changed the tone instantly.

"Take them to the Liu Family," Aunt Wang said flatly, waving her hand to have them taken away.

"Dad, do we really have to stay here for the night? It’s all Fu Xiaoxiao’s fault, that bitch, making us sleep in this wretched place. If we ever see her, you must make her compensate me for new clothes and shoes." Fu Xiaocui followed beside Fu Minghua, thinking no one here knew Fu Xiaoxiao, and spoke her mind without restraint.

"Enough, don’t forget why we’re here this time. Hold back your temper, or you’ll ruin everything for me," Fu Minghua said coldly.

After being turned away today, he was already in a foul mood.

According to his plan, he should have been in Fu Xiaoxiao’s home by now, eating her food and listening to her husband’s respect and flattery!

Having to stay in this shabby village now, Fu Minghua, who never liked to compromise, had no choice but to relent.

It’s better than sleeping outdoors.

"Got it," Fu Xiaocui pouted, grumbling a couple of dissatisfied words.

Aunt Wang and the village chief exchanged a glance, not missing a word of Fu Minghua and Fu Xiaocui’s conversation; they were indeed the family Fu Xiaoxiao had spoken of.

They actually came?

Since they came to stay in the village, it proved the military didn’t let them in. If they were truly related to Fu Xiaoxiao, how could they not know she had left?

"Have someone look after them a bit," Aunt Wang said, glancing at the village chief.

The village chief nodded.

Fu Xiaoxiao and Lu Feng were great benefactors to their village. Before Fu Xiaoxiao left, she left Aunt Wang a ten-year plan, which Aunt Wang and the village chief had been discussing for two days with several elders.

Everyone agreed Fu Xiaoxiao’s plan seemed tailor-made for their Upper River Village.

With such a favor, they were worried about how to repay her!

An individual might not progress, but an entire village could. Currently, during collective commissary times, every village had its own targets.

For years, Upper River Village had been stuck in the middle, unable to achieve nor lift its head.

In Fu Xiaoxiao’s plan, in the coming years, the village could start breeding livestock, growing fruit trees, and setting up fish ponds.

Upper River Village is located upstream, surrounded by mountains and water. With proper planning, it would surely prosper.

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