Later, accompanied by Qiu Mingyan’s gentle tone—

"You’re right, in some matters, I was indeed overreaching by seeking Yu Yu. A toad wants to eat swan meat; that’s why, two years ago when you told me to get lost, I quietly left. I felt fortunate to meet Yu Yu, but I also inherently understood that my family couldn’t forge ties with yours. Even now with a child, so what? Staying here, no one knows who I am, just that I am Doctor Qiu. My son and my wife are here; we are just a regular, small bourgeois family. At least my current achievements can earn their respect, but going back to Rong City..."

Qiu Mingyan paused, bitterly, "...Let alone what kind of reputation my family might bring to the Feng Family, just my son alone—he lives happily here, many uncles and aunts take turns visiting him. But once back, he would become just ordinary, someone to be looked down upon. Some might think I’m okay, but living in that circle of wealthy people, no matter how hard I try, he would inevitably be held back..."

Feng Jingguo anxiously interrupted, "I can support you..."

But Qiu Mingyan shook his head, "Mr. Feng, no need. If two years ago you asked me whether I’d give up my dignity for Yu Yu and join the Feng Family, even letting the child bear the Feng surname—during that time, I would’ve done anything to have Yu Yu. But now, there’s no need. Let’s consider us as having grown bolder; we’re living well in New Zealand. Our little guy is happily growing here, and although I don’t have much money, I will strive to make Yu Yu happy. If you genuinely care for us, then let us stay here. In this life, I don’t possess much, but I know what to cherish. As for Yu Yu, I will love her forever, if... you’re willing to trust me..."

In the air, Qiu Mingyan’s gentle smile was warm.

But in Feng Jingguo’s heart, it was filled with regret.

How many mistakes had he made! How many!

Qiu Mingyan clearly wasn’t as disrespectful as Li Zhi had said. Even though Qiu Mingyan had openly confronted him before, looking back, Qiu Mingyan was angry and distressed for his third son back then. Were Qiu Mingyan’s actions not entirely out of loyalty, with not a trace done for personal gain?

Faced with his own issues, Qiu Mingyan was remarkably respectful...

Feng Jingguo’s eyes moistened, "Is there no room for maneuver at all? If... I say, your mother and I will protect you?"

This statement undoubtedly shook Qiu Mingyan’s heart.

Especially with Feng Jingguo’s phrase "your mother..."

Was Feng Jingguo indirectly acknowledging that he’s his son-in-law?

Qiu Mingyan couldn’t express the emotions stirring in his heart at that moment.

But recalling all the past moments, thinking of what he had, he still smiled in disbelief, saying, "Forget it, Mr. Feng. I know what you miss; if you want to recognize a daughter, a grandson, I won’t stop you. Blood ties are your rightful claim. Just don’t include me; it would overwhelm me. I’ve also wronged you repeatedly; just don’t blame me..."

Finally, Qiu Mingyan’s cigarette was almost finished.

He didn’t want to smoke the remaining bits.

He extinguished it in the trash can, and using a tissue, cleaned the ash, tossing it away.

He smiled lightly and turned to continue buying groceries at the supermarket.

That subtle silhouette not only held Feng Jingguo’s attention, but Li Rui, accompanying him, couldn’t help but comment, "What kind of good soil and water can raise such a kind person?"

Feng Jingguo’s eyes moistened even more, recalling the excessively impoverished mountain area he’d investigated.

At that moment, Feng Jingguo couldn’t help but recall what his third daughter-in-law had said, "Some people from there are forgetful and profit-focused, but there are others who are extremely selfless and kind. Dad, there are good people and bad people everywhere. A person’s wealth, background, doesn’t mean anything. You should trust your daughter’s judgment. Growing up under the halo of your two excellent sons, how could the man she chooses be lacking?"

At this moment, Feng Jingguo finally believed those words.

Qiu Mingyan... really is not lacking, even quite good; ultimately, he’d misunderstood...

...

Yet, is this how the story ends?

No.

The Feng Family has always loved and hated boldly, so when Feng Jingguo lowered some of his ideals, pushed by his third son to clearly understand Qiu Mingyan, he was willing to lower the lofty stance.

The liveliest event in Oamaru Town happened, which was—

That wealthy old gentleman hailing from parts unknown came grandly to acknowledge his son-in-law!

The specific form of expression being...

At dawn, Qiu Mingyan was about to drive to work.

The car was a gift from Cheng Jin, an Audi, already quite good in terms of class!

But why does Cheng Jin like cars so much? It’s because Feng Jingguo cultivated that!

All of a sudden, the various antique luxury cars hoarded at the Feng Family estate in Australia were driven to Qiu Mingyan’s doorstep, and the ones missing were driven over by Feng Jingguo’s phone call from Wellington’s luxury car showroom, sending dozens of luxury cars liked by young people!

Going to work and seeing 20 or 30 luxury cars ahead, Qiu Mingyan’s mood was a "..." kind of feeling.

That kind of daze left him standing with the habit of smoking a cigarette every morning, with two fingers holding the cigarette butt, lost in thought for a long time.

Qiu Mingyan became famous.

Typically, this kind of approach is used by other wealthy men pursuing women, but to be pursued this way by his "father-in-law," Qiu Mingyan felt an awkwardness that even his mom wouldn’t recognize.

He quietly maintained his composure and went to work.

Yet, sitting at the hospital throughout the morning with nobody seeking him for treatment left him feeling depressed.

Stepping outside, as expected—

Dozens of bodyguards dressed in black suits and ties stood neatly at the door.

They maintained silence, not causing trouble, but their presence...

Patients stopped coming, while those with no illness came to watch the spectacle.

Who says foreigners don’t love a spectacle?!

They enjoy watching even more enthusiastically than the Chinese!

Qiu Mingyan’s face turned alternately pale and red, feeling quite embarrassed.

Then, after work, he went to the supermarket to buy groceries as usual.

Informed by the store manager who had changed the supermarket’s corporate ownership, the manager respectfully told him that now the supermarket belonged to him, and whatever groceries the Qiu Family needed, they just needed to call him.

Qiu Mingyan: "..."

Eventually, back home, unsurprisingly, the house’s nanny, servants...

Including the job he liked the least to hire—a gardener.

On weekends, he enjoyed pruning the garden at home and planting flowers for his son and Yu Yu, which was now replaced.

So, it’s impossible for the people of Oamaru Town not to be excited, right?

Originally, Qiu Mingyan was already a prominent figure here, and seeing Doctor Qiu come from such a powerful family background!

At night, half of Oamaru Town was invited to the Qiu family’s home, where everyone cheered, sang, and danced on the lawn.

All of this was among the neighbors, and naturally, Qiu Mingyan couldn’t possibly invite everyone who wasn’t aware to leave.

But when the excitement reached its peak...

Qiu Mingyan couldn’t resist finding an opportunity to slip into the bedroom.

Inside the bedroom.

Feng Chengyue also seemed a bit uneasy with this transformation from her father.

Though this was the standard setup of the Feng Family’s old house, its sudden reappearance in a simple life...

Qiu Mingyan really didn’t know what to say except, "Is your dad planning to smother me with money!"