The daughter-in-law of a wealthy family does not lie flat

Zhang's mother looked at Fu Jiayi and asked her son.

"Mom, this lady is an American student. She is here on vacation and will be leaving soon."

Fu Jiayi greeted her generously, "Hello, Auntie! My name is Fu Jiayi, and I'm here to give Professor Zhang a rare book."

"Really? Thank you so much! This girl is so beautiful! Why don't you come in?"

Zhang Xueren stopped her, "Mom, I have something else to do. Miss Fu, please think about how much I should pay for this book. You really can't take it for free!"

Fu Jiayi smiled and said, "It's just a book. A sword is given to a hero. This book is perfect for you. No need to mention the money! You can just treat me to some snacks in the future. Professor Zhang, you go ahead and do your work. I'll go back first!"

When Zhang's mother heard Fu Jiayi's polite conversation and that she was here to deliver something to her son, she hurriedly pulled her aside and said, "Jiayi, right? Don't leave at noon, let's eat here. We just went to the market and bought some fresh vegetables and fish. Let's eat here at noon!"

Zhang Xueren hurriedly said, "Mom, you don't know if they are busy or not. How can they have time to eat at our house? You are delaying their business like this!"

Fu Jiayi smiled and said, "Aunt, although I don't have any plans later, I really can't disturb you without permission."

"That's fine if there's no plan! Good boy! Come with me into the house, and take a look at Xueren. I'm standing outside talking to you, and I didn't even bring you in for a cup of tea earlier..."

Zhang Xueren looked at Fu Jiayi apologetically, watching his mother take her home with over-enthusiasm.

Holding the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom book, he slowly walked into the yard and heard his mother discussing the lunch menu with Fu Jiayi.

"What kind of dishes does Jiayi like to eat? What flavor do you like? I'll make it for you!"

"Aunt, I'm not picky. You don't have to make any special dishes for me."

"It's good that you are not picky about food. Jiayi, where are you from?" Zhang's mother pulled Jiayi to sit on the sofa in the living room.

"Aunt, I'm a local."

"Both parents are here? Are they still working?"

"My mother is a full-time housewife and has never worked in her life. My father is a businessman and will retire in the next few years. Most of the household affairs are handed over to my brother."

Zhang's mother heard, "Oh, you have a brother? That's great."

Fu Jiayi took the orange peeled by Zhang's mother and said, "Yes, auntie, I have three brothers."

"Are you working? Are you married?"

"My youngest brother is still in college and not married. My oldest and second oldest brothers are working and married."

"Oh. So your sisters-in-law are all..."

Zhang Xueren couldn't bear to listen any longer, "Mom, aren't you checking the household registration?"

Fu Jiayi hurriedly said, "It's okay, it's okay, it's okay, I know this is my aunt caring about me."

Mother Zhang glared at Zhang Xueren, "It's rare for a girl to come to our house, and you can't even ask me? Jiayi, have another apple."

Fu Jiayi had just eaten an orange and saw that Zhang's mother had peeled an apple for her. She didn't like apples much at home, but she didn't want to refuse her elder's kindness, so she took it.

"Jiayi, what are you studying?"

Fu Jiayi was taking a bite of an apple, but before she could swallow it, Zhang Xueren answered for her, "Ms. Jiayi is studying science and engineering, physics, mechanics."

"Oh, science. Girls who study science will be so smart! Jiayi, Xueren's father also studies science, engineering materials. When you have time, come often and chat with him!"

"Mom! We may not be able to talk about science, so don't make things worse!"

"What kind of trouble have I caused, kid? Jiayi, do you think you can have a conversation?"

Fu Jiayi looked at this lovely mother and said, "Sure, auntie, there is also material mechanics in mechanics."

Zhang's mother was now satisfied with the expert's approval and smiled, "That's what I told you!"

The nanny poked her head out of the kitchen, "Madam! Come over here and help me show you how to cook this fish!"

"Oh, OK!" He stood up and walked towards the kitchen. Jiayi also stood up. "Jiayi, sit down. I'll go take a look. Xueren, peel another pear for Jiayi!"

Seeing that Jiayi's every move was graceful and appropriate, Zhang's mother knew that she was the daughter of a good family, and she was even happier.

"You old man, you're so old at cooking, and you're still asking me how to cook fish! Let me see, what kind of fish is it?"

"Madam, I have cooked thousands of fish in my life. How can I not be able to cook when I am old? If I were to ask you, you have no sense. Shouldn't you create some opportunities for young people?"

"Oh. You're right. That's right. Let them have more contact. I'll help you pick the vegetables. We'll make dumplings later. The girl said her father is from the north."

The nanny also said, "This girl looks very elegant, and she's not the kind of delicate sickly beauty. She's really good."

"Even if the family is average, as long as the person is nice, that's fine."

"Hey, how do you know her family is average?"

Zhang's mother smiled and whispered, "Didn't you see the white car at the door? Who among the rich families drives that car? I don't think it's worth even 20,000 yuan!"

The master and servant carefully prepared the meal, and the couple in the living room also started chatting.

Zhang Xueren was not very good at chatting with people he was not familiar with, but Fu Jiayi came prepared and pretended to accidentally mention several professors from Columbia University, who "coincidentally" were all Zhang Xueren's friends.

Xueren hasn't been back to Columbia University for a while, and he found it interesting to listen to Jiayi's introduction of many things, especially the recent "protest" activities.

Speaking of this topic, Fu Jiayi also became serious.

"These professors are truly respectable. They knew that they would be targeted by the school board if they took part in these protests, but they would rather sacrifice their own interests to speak out for justice in their hearts. Some of them are even Jewish!"

"I also saw the report in China. It is really admirable. Did you go there?"

Fu Jiayi shook his head. "First, our experiment has reached a critical moment. We basically eat and live in the laboratory. We really don't have time. Second, I am not interested in politics. The things involved are too complicated. My sister-in-law also told me not to go. Especially girls should not be used as tools by others."

"Your sister-in-law is right. There are too many causes and consequences for many things here. It would be a good idea for us to find another way to support it."

“Yes, I donated money to the women and children there.”

Xueren nodded. It was not easy for this girl, who came from an average family, to squeeze out money to do charity. Maybe she earned that money by working part-time while studying.

Thinking of this, he took out an envelope from the drawer beside him, which contained three thousand yuan. "Jia Yi, take this money. I like that book very much. I am very grateful that you can help me find it and send it to me. I would feel bad if I didn't give you a penny. This money may not be enough for its value, so just consider it as a thank you!"

Xueren had no idea that Fu Jiayi used her own pocket money to donate one million dollars to the Women and Children's Foundation.