Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties-Chapter 701 - 700: It’s Not That I Want to Prefer Sons Over Daughters!

Chapter 701: Chapter 700: It’s Not That I Want to Prefer Sons Over Daughters!

Fang Youlan watched with wide eyes as Shao Meirou picked up the thermal lunchbox and left; a myriad of emotions flickered across her face before settling into calmness.

Actually, she was thinking to herself, it’s okay to pour it out—after all, more could be obtained.

If she were to stop Shao Chengzhi now, making a scene in his presence, it would definitely be inappropriate.

How could Shao Chengzhi not see what Fang Youlan was thinking as she regained her composure?

His face tightened, no longer the usual geniality present, and he asked coldly, "Does my in-law know about these things you’ve done?"

He could tolerate the ignorance and foolishness of a woman, but if Lu Guangqi had become like this too, then he would truly despise the Lu Family deeply!

Fang Youlan quickly shook her head, "He doesn’t know! In-law! Everything I did was in secret! But my intention was still for the child’s well-being!"

If Lu Guangqi knew, he would definitely stop her, hence she kept it tightly hidden from him.

Only then did Shao Chengzhi feel somewhat relieved. To prevent future troubles, it seemed he still needed to communicate with Lu Guangqi soon.

These were his thoughts in a mere flash.

Facing Fang Youlan, who didn’t think she was wrong at all but rather looked wronged, he really wanted to scold her fiercely!

But the harsh words at the tip of his tongue were retracted; after all, his daughter was married into their family, and it was not good to make the relationship too tense.

Shao Chengzhi suppressed his anger, his tone somewhat softer as he advised, "Your way of wanting the best for the child! It’s making it a misfortune instead of a blessing! What era are we in now, still holding such serious views on preferring boys over girls?

Times have changed, shouldn’t some old-fashioned thoughts be updated to keep up with the times?"

Fang Youlan felt the change in Shao Chengzhi’s tone and breathed a silent sigh of relief, even her sitting posture became more relaxed:

"In-law! It’s not that I insist on preferring boys over girls, the key point is, the girl will belong to someone else’s family in the end, right?

Only a son can carry on the family and the household registration. I don’t want Pengcheng’s branch to end with them!"

Right at that moment, Shao Meirou came back with the cleaned empty lunchbox, and upon hearing Fang Youlan’s words, her brow furrowed.

She had only one son, Lu Zheng; was it not natural for her to desire a grandson?

But she truly couldn’t agree with her mother-in-law’s methods.

However, these were things she could only keep to herself, as some words were indeed inappropriate for a daughter-in-law to say.

Shao Chengzhi glanced at Shao Meirou and instantly guessed most of his daughter’s thoughts.

He coughed twice and continued speaking to Fang Youlan: "In-law, the child is not yet born, and whether it will be a girl or a boy is unknown!

You’re making blind judgments based solely on a child’s words, isn’t this foolish?

I am truly surprised by what you have done today! To speak bluntly, this is exactly the kind of thing a person who cannot even recognize a single character would do!

If word of this spread, others would laugh..."

Fang Youlan was thoroughly lectured by Shao Chengzhi, leaving her speechless.

If it were anyone else, Fang Youlan would definitely not have been subdued, but since it was Elder Shao correcting her, she had to restrain herself, even if she felt aggrieved.

After Fang Youlan left, Shao Chengzhi, breaking the norm, shared a sentiment with his daughter, "Your mother-in-law’s behavior now, why is she acting like an obstinate, ill-informed old lady?"

He truly had not realized or noticed this before.

Shao Meirou spread her hands in resignation, "I’d like to know too! She really didn’t seem like this before!"

She had been a mother-in-law to Fang Youlan for over thirty years, and although Fang Youlan could be a bit troublesome, sentimental, proud, and arrogant, she had never done something so devoid of dignity and sense.

Shao Chengzhi didn’t like to speak ill of others behind their backs, and the comment he just made was truly a reflection of how severely Fang Youlan’s actions today had provoked him!

"Ah! Poor Lin Xia has been wronged! Go check on her right away, make sure nothing happens!"

If their grandson hadn’t come back, and something really did happen, none of them would feel at ease.

"Okay!" Shao Meirou was also worried, Lin Xia had really been angered earlier, her eyes red as if she was about to hit someone.

Shao Meirou had only taken a few hurried steps when Shao Chengzhi called her back, "If she hasn’t rested yet, ask her to come out and chat with me for a bit. Our attitude is crucial when facing such situations!"

"Okay!" Shao Meirou agreed, considering the commotion her mother-in-law had caused, Lin Xia would certainly have her thoughts.

While her father, deep down, really did hope that the child in Lin Xia’s belly was a boy, some things were not within anyone’s control.

When Shao Meirou quietly entered the room, she saw Lin Xia standing by the window, looking out. There was an indescribable air about her silhouette.

Lin Xia turned around upon hearing the sound, "Mom!"

Seeing Lin Xia’s pale face but eyes clear as if washed with water, Shao Meirou asked with concern, "Lin Xia! Are you alright? Lu Zheng’s grandma has already left!"

"Yeah! I know!" Lin Xia had just seen Fang Youlan’s departing figure from downstairs, "Mom! I’m fine! It’s just really irritating!

If I had drunk that soup just to save face, I would definitely have hurt the baby!"

Lin Xia realized once again that whether facing elders or anyone else, one should not submit unconditionally but must know how to resist.

If she had forced herself to drink that soup this time, out of face-saving or so-called filial piety, she might have lived in regret forever.

Shao Meirou was also filled with fear, not hiding her thoughts from her daughter-in-law.

"Being angry is normal! In fact, I’m quite angry too! I didn’t expect her to...," Shao Meirou was embarrassed to bring up the Fetal Exchange Medicine which Fang Youlan had once specifically mentioned to her, "But you’re pregnant now, don’t get upset with an old lady like her; it’s not good for the baby!"

"Don’t worry, Mom! I’ve calmed down a lot after half a day!" Lin Xia had truly been huffing with rage when she returned to the room, her heart pounding fiercely.

Lu Zheng’s grandma kept challenging her limits, crossing her boundaries.

There were still several months left in the pregnancy, and she didn’t know what else Fang Youlan might do to make her want to hit someone!

But Lin Xia would not indulge Fang Youlan and was determined to fight her to the end!

Shao Meirou gently patted Lin Xia’s shoulder, comforting her, "Good child! Come on! Your grandpa wants to talk to you!"

"Okay!" Lin Xia had also faintly heard Shao Chengzhi’s movements in the room, and she had always held unending respect and gratitude for Lu Zheng’s grandpa.

Lin Xia followed Shao Meirou out of the room to the living room.

Shao Chengzhi had just finished a phone call, looking somber, but as he replaced the handset, he saw the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law approaching him one after the other.

Shao Chengzhi’s expression immediately softened a bit, he asked Lin Xia to sit down, and said many comforting words to her.

The core message was for Lin Xia to relax and not to have any psychological pressure or burden.

No matter whether it’s a boy or a girl, they would like either.

Moreover, they would not have old-fashioned thoughts like those of Fang Youlan...

Meanwhile, as soon as Fang Youlan arrived home and entered the door, she saw Lu Guangqi with a dark face, glaring at her intently...