At this point, Fu Moyan had no choice but to grudgingly accept this favor.
Fu Zhenglin possessed both capability and perseverance, and had truly played the role of a filial son and caring father in the Fu family for eight years.
Lately, there hadn’t been any interesting news about him.
Noticing Old Madam Fu’s expression, Nan Sheng sensed something was wrong and asked softly, “I heard Mr. Fu has been expanding business overseas these past two years and hasn’t returned. Is he planning to come back soon?”
Preoccupied with her worries, Old Madam Fu didn’t notice Nan Sheng referred to him as “Mr. Fu” instead of “Dad.”
But then again, since Fu Moyan didn’t acknowledge Fu Zhenglin as his father, how could she expect Nan Sheng to call him Dad?
“Yes, Mo Yan’s father is coming back, but… this time, Grandma needs to ask you for a favor.”
“A favor?” Nan Sheng smiled gently. “Grandma, we can speak frankly with each other. Being too polite would only create distance between us.”
“Sigh…” Old Madam Fu sighed. “It’s not about being polite, but Grandma is truly ashamed to bring this up.”
After hesitating for a long time, Old Madam Fu finally spoke, “Mo Yan’s father… has gotten married again.”
Nan Sheng’s expression turned peculiar—a mix of surprise, amusement, and curiosity.
When she remembered that Fu Zhenglin was her nominal father-in-law, her smile froze.
In the past, Fu Zhenglin’s foolish actions only affected the Fu family, but now that she was married to Fu Moyan, the Nan Family would also be implicated!
She and the Fu family were in the same boat now!
However, Nan Sheng didn’t share the Fu family’s deep-seated fear and anxiety.
The Nan Family had their fair share of eccentric characters too. Having dealt with many such situations, she remained calm.
“Grandma, don’t worry. Mr. Fu getting married isn’t necessarily a bad thing. He’s almost fifty now—it’s good for him to have someone by his side to take care of him.”
Take care of him, my foot!
Almost fifty and still causing trouble—he perfectly embodied the saying “as long as there’s life, there’s no end to stirring up drama!”
This was Old Madam Fu’s internal rant.
Since they had already broached the subject, Old Madam Fu decided to be straightforward.
“You don’t know… Mo Yan and his father have deep-seated conflicts. All these years, Mo Yan has never once looked his father properly in the eye!”
Nan Sheng smiled awkwardly. “I’ve heard some rumors about Mr. Fu. It’s understandable that Mo Yan would hold grudges.”
His biological mother was driven to her death, and since he could remember, all he heard were stories of his father’s romantic adventures with his mistresses.
When one mistress was finally kicked out, another took her place—each scandal bigger and more disgraceful than the last, trampling the Fu family’s reputation into the mud.
Fu Moyan must have been constantly asked as a child, “Has your father found true love again?”
To be honest, given Fu Moyan’s temperament, it was already filial of him not to break Fu Zhenglin’s legs and throw him into the sea.
“You’re absolutely right.”
Old Madam Fu smiled bitterly and dropped another bombshell. “But this time, not only did his father get married, he also had a child with that woman. The baby is one month old now, and he wants to hold the Full Moon Banquet at the Fu residence. What should we do about this?”
Nan Sheng: “…”
Actually, there would be nothing wrong with a normal man remarrying and having children after being alone for eight years.
The problem was, Fu Zhenglin was far from a normal man!
His past scandals had created rifts within the Fu family. The elders didn’t want to host this Full Moon Banquet at the Fu residence, fearing it would only lead to more trouble.
But since they’ve already publicly forgiven this son, and he’s now married with children, what’s wrong with holding a Full Moon Banquet for his son?
If the Fu elders truly minded, that would mean they only pay lip service to forgiveness while actually still resenting their son.
As parents, especially soft-hearted ones, they fear nothing more than accidentally hurting their child’s feelings and creating distance between them.
Reading between the lines, Nan Sheng began to understand Old Madam Fu’s meaning.
“Grandmother, are you asking me to persuade Mo Yan?”
Fu Zhenglin has been a good son and father for eight years now – at the very least, the Fu elders are willing to forgive this son.
After all, he’s their own flesh and blood. As long as he mends his ways, his parents would welcome him back with open arms.
That’s why the Fu elders are willing to suppress their displeasure and agree to host this Full Moon Banquet at the Fu family ancestral home.
The problem is their eldest grandson Fu Moyan caught in the middle!
If Fu Moyan shows even the slightest unwillingness about this matter, it could turn everything upside down.
There’s no guarantee we won’t see a repeat of what happened years ago – the father-son rift and the expulsion from the family.
Old Madam Fu is afraid!
That’s why she thought of asking Nan Sheng to act as mediator, to see if she could persuade Fu Moyan.
Nan Sheng felt Old Madam Fu overestimated her influence.
Never mind that she and Fu Moyan are currently in a fake marriage.
Even if they were truly married, if she dared to make Second Master Fu accept his cheap younger brother and stepmother against his will, Fu Moyan would break her legs and drag her by the neck to get a divorce.
Nan Sheng felt a chill down her spine. “Grandmother, I can’t agree to this!”
She had to refuse firmly.
“Grandmother, you often say ‘husband and wife as one entity.’ As Mo Yan’s wife, I am one with him!”
“At a time like this, not only would I not persuade him to compromise, I would firmly support whatever action he takes!”
“Grandmother, to be honest, the psychological damage Mr. Fu’s actions have caused Mo Yan is irreparable! The fact that he’s been able to coexist peacefully with Mr. Fu in the Fu family all these years already shows great restraint!”
“As his wife, if I were to persuade him to yield at such a time, it would make him feel betrayed by the whole world! Mo Yan has suffered enough these years – I can’t let him continue to endure hardship and injustice!”
Nan Sheng actually had no idea whether Fu Moyan had suffered these years or not.
But since Fu Moyan was her husband, he needed to have suffered right now!
If Fu Moyan hadn’t suffered, she would be the one suffering soon.
Old Madam Fu looked somewhat embarrassed by Nan Sheng’s words, since she was also among those who had “betrayed” Fu Moyan.
Having to choose between son and grandson put Old Madam Fu in a difficult position.
Wanting to please both meant one of them would inevitably suffer.
“You’re right, Mo Yan has indeed endured much injustice these years.”
“Actually, Mo Yan’s father wanted you to organize the Full Moon Banquet, but I refused. You’ve just been injured and are pregnant – you shouldn’t overexert yourself.”
Nan Sheng gave Old Madam Fu a meaningful look. “Grandmother, I just got married and I’m not planning to divorce yet…”
Asking her to organize the Full Moon Banquet for Fu Moyan’s stepmother and half-siblings – how could anyone even suggest such a thing?
Nan Sheng was afraid Fu Moyan would bury her alive!
Old Madam Fu flushed under her gaze.
Her grandson was indeed capable of divorcing someone over the slightest disagreement.
“Grandmother, I will attend the Full Moon Banquet!” Fu Moyan entered, radiating cold intensity.
Old Madam Fu started, unsure how long he had been standing outside or how much he had overheard.
She quickly stood up to explain, “Mo Yan, Grandma isn’t trying to force you to do anything…”
“Grandma, don’t worry! Let Mo Yan speak first. He’s not someone who acts recklessly.” Nan Sheng promptly spoke up to soothe the Old Madam.
If the Old Madam continued speaking, a rift would form between grandfather and grandson.
Old Madam Fu also realized her impropriety and calmed down, “Yes, yes! I know you’re not someone who acts recklessly, Mo Yan!”
She added, “Just like Xiao Sheng, Grandma firmly stands by your side! If your father dares to cause you the slightest grievance, Grandma won’t allow it!”