196: In the muddy soil

Wu Zetao wiped away a tear. "Then tell Dad, who exactly is the father of the child? Is it Wu Fan?"

Wu Danyan lowered her gaze and slowly nodded.

She took out her phone, opened her balance, and handed it to Wu Zetao. "All this money was given by Wu Fan."

Wu Zetao glanced at it, extremely surprised. He couldn't quite believe that he had given her so much.

He sighed softly. "Wu Fan is a child I watched grow up. His heart isn't bad, and he's generous. You should take good care of your pregnancy; Dad supports you."

Wu Danyan hugged Wu Zetao tightly, crying as she said, "Dad, your daughter is sorry. When the time comes, you'll have to endure the villagers' gossip."

Wu Zetao patted her back and said, "If we have money, why should we fear gossip? Let's tear down the old house and rebuild it first. Once we live a good life, who cares what others say, right?"

"Dad knows you like Wu Fan, and you like being his woman behind the scenes. Dad supports you, but don't forget to ask him for money."

Wu Danyan couldn't help but chuckle. "Dad, tell me honestly, have you been bribed by Wu Fan's money?"

Wu Zetao chuckled. "He's so rich. Now that you have his child, we don't have to worry about him abandoning you."

"Also, you don't need to worry about what he does outside. As long as we live well, that's enough."

Wu Danyan nodded happily.

Wu Zetao opened the door and found Wu Fan sitting by the entrance smoking, so he quickly pulled him toward the inner room.

He closed the door with a bang, then whispered, "Wu Fan, Danyan has told me everything about her and you."

He paused, then continued, "Uncle doesn't blame you. I only have one request: just promise never to forget her and the child, understand?"

Wu Fan was stunned for a few seconds before recovering. "Uncle, please rest assured about that. I will prepay all expenses for Danyan and the child."

Wu Zetao nodded. "Just don't forget."

"Oh right, look, our house is very old. I was thinking that after the baby is born, it wouldn't be good for him to live in this kind of environment, so I want to tear it down and rebuild it. What do you think?"

Wu Fan immediately understood and agreed without hesitation. "That is indeed a very important matter."

He took out his phone and transferred three million directly to Wu Danyan. "Go find a construction team and hire them to handle everything. You don't need to lift a finger."

"After the old house is torn down, go live at my place. Anyway, it's just my old man and old woman at home; the rooms are all empty!"

Wu Danyan looked at the transferred money and handed the phone to Wu Zetao to see.

Wu Zetao was so happy he couldn't close his mouth. "Alright, alright, we'll do whatever you say."

With such a generous son-in-law, it didn't matter if he fooled around with women outside —as long as he provided the money.

When Wu Fan returned home, Bai Yan still hadn't gotten out of bed.

He gently pushed the door open, only to see Bai Yan half-sitting up in bed watching a TV series.

"Xiao Yanyan, aren't you hungry?"

Bai Yan said, "I'm dieting. After the New Year, I've been eating and drinking too much every day. I feel like I've gotten terribly fat."

Wu Fan sat down by the bed and stroked her head. "Silly Girl, your figure is already perfect. If you starve yourself thin, you won't look good."

"And if you really want to lose weight, you should exercise more, not rely on starving yourself. It's bad for your health."

Bai Yan stretched. "I think I'll sleep a little longer. It's too comfortable under the covers."

She tossed her phone aside and curled back up into the quilt.

Wu Fan patted and squeezed her through the blanket. "Get up quickly, it's time for lunch."

"No," Bai Yan whined playfully.

Wu Fan raised an eyebrow, slipped his cold hand under the covers, and pressed it against Bai Yan.

"Ah... ah... Wu Fan... you're mean."

Bai Yan screamed.

"Hahaha... Are you getting up or not?"

"Please spare me, I'm getting up... Ah... I'm up."

Only then did Wu Fan withdraw his hand.

"You go out, I need to get dressed."

Wu Fan stood up and looked back, saying, "I've kissed every inch of you, and you still won't let me look?"

Bai Yan blushed slightly. "That's different, please go out."

She said it somewhat pleadingly.

Wu Fan leaned down and kissed her cherry lips. "Alright, I'll wait for you downstairs."

"Mhm, okay."

Wu Fan left the room and gently closed the door.

His mother asked, "Is she up yet?"

"Mhm."

His mother said, "Then let's bring out the dishes and eat."

Wu Fan tried to help, but Xiao Ai stopped him. "You go sit down, I can handle this."

Wu Fan glanced at Xiao Ai, his eyes filled with tenderness. "Good performance. I'll reward you next time."

Xiao Ai's ear tips flushed slightly, and she feigned refusal, saying, "It's nothing, it's just what I should do."

Inside, her heart was already pounding rapidly, for she understood exactly what kind of reward Wu Fan was referring to.

Bai Yan came down the stairs wearing a blue sweater, a black skirt, a white down jacket over it, and a pair of cotton slippers on her feet.

Wu Fan looked up at her, momentarily stunned; she was truly too beautiful.

He immediately went up to meet her, supporting Bai Yan's jade hand. "Little Master, please take it slow."

Bai Yan pursed her lips and chuckled. "Xiao Fanzi, this Empress is hungry. Is there anything to eat?"

"Reporting to Little Master, lunch has been prepared. You may dine after washing up."

Bai Yan sighed. "This Empress is truly starving. Let's eat first, then wash up."

Wu Fan looked at her in surprise. "Little Master, you are absolutely right."

"Little Master, this way please."

"Hahaha..."

...Time flew by. Unknowingly, they had already lived in his hometown for a month and a half, and the agreed-upon quota with Bai Yan had long been used up by Wu Fan.

Bai Yan had considered making three rules with Wu Fan: he couldn't touch her at night.

But sleeping in the same bed, how could she resist Wu Fan's restless hands?

He was constantly touching her here or there. He would also hug and kiss her from time to time, making it impossible to refuse.

His energy was boundless. Since Bai Yan's period ended, he had hardly let her off a single night.

Bai Yan was helpless, yet also satisfied.

Wu Fan was truly skilled.

Bai Yan had actually resolved several times in her heart that once they returned to Island City, she would sever all ties with Wu Fan.

But once she leaned against Wu Fan's broad chest and fell asleep in his warm embrace, all her internal conflict vanished.

She felt that staying with Wu Fan forever might be quite nice.

Wu Fan was sometimes gentle, sometimes domineering, and sometimes sweet, which she enjoyed immensely.

Especially when she encountered difficulties, Wu Fan would always appear immediately and help resolve them, which was very heartwarming... As the day for Yaoyao to start school drew nearer, it was time to return to Island City.

The night before they left, Wu Fan arranged to meet Ying Xiaomei in the small house by the reservoir and gave her a severe "lesson."

Because he was too rough, Ying Xiaomei's throat hurt for several days before recovering.

She also had to walk with her legs spread apart for a week.

Wu Fan transferred 500,000 to her at that time.

200,000 was donated to the village's charity canteen, and 300,000 was for her spending money.

"Xiaomei, work hard, boost our village's economy, and be bold in your actions. If you need money, tell me anytime, understand?"

Wu Fan raised his hand and playfully flicked her cute nose.

Ying Xiaomei nodded shyly.

She felt completely at ease. With Wu Fan as her backing, she felt that no difficulty could ever defeat her.

Wu Fan handed over the quarry and mine he had successfully bid on to his father to manage, and he also invited his third uncle, Wu Taiheng, to be his father's assistant.

"Dad, whether we make money or not doesn't matter. We must put safety in production first."

Both his father and third uncle agreed wholeheartedly.

After taking the special diabetes medicine for over a month, his father's body had undergone tremendous changes.

His blood sugar levels had been consistently normal, which greatly surprised and pleased his father.

As long as he took this special medicine for another month to consolidate the effects, he would fully recover.

The day they left their hometown, the weather was exceptionally clear.

His father and mother's eyes were filled with reluctance. Wu Danyan and Wu Zetao, the father and daughter, as well as Ying Xiaomei, all came to see them off.

As Wu Fan started the engine and drove away, leaving a trail of dust, his heart seemed to remain in the damp soil of his hometown...