Su He, being young, was discharged from the hospital just three days after giving birth.
What was once a journey for two had now become a trip for three.
News of their return quickly garnered media attention.
#Lu Family Welcomes New Member#
#Lu Heir Apparent Born#
Along with the headlines were photos of Su He being carefully supported by Lu Yanbei as she exited the hospital.
"Young Master Lu truly dotes on his wife! It's just a walk, why the need for such support? He's being so cautious!"
"Madam Lu has given birth to an heir for the Lu family, a great contribution. What's wrong with Lu Yanbei being good to her?"
"Has Madam Lu really just given birth? She looks incredible!"
"Could it be fake? Her figure has recovered too quickly!"
Onlookers who saw the news discussed it, tinged with envy.
Su He was truly blessed! A second marriage to a talented young man like Lu Yanbei, and becoming a meritorious member of the Lu family with a son – her position as Madam Lu was now secure. As long as she didn't cause trouble, what more could she want?
"Even fortune tellers said her destiny was auspicious! Otherwise, Old Master Lu wouldn't have let her into the family!"
"That's ancient history! The Su family isn't exactly lacking, with assets worth billions! While not as grand as the Lu family, they are still a notable wealthy family in B City!"
"When did the Su family become so prosperous?"
"Not that Su family, but Su Dazhi's Su, not Su Chenghai's Su!"
"Su Chenghai disappeared long ago! After severing his father-daughter relationship with Madam Lu, his family's business plummeted, and his wife even ran off with his money! Tsk, tsk, tsk, who knows where he's working in some small city now!"
"Oh, in that case, Madam Lu is truly a lucky charm!"
"If the opportunity arises, I must cling to this lucky charm! Perhaps my luck will change too!"
Consequently, within their social circle, many began to regard Su He as a "lucky koi," praying to her whenever they had a moment. Coincidentally, quite a few people found their wishes granted. This led to the legend of Su He, a reincarnation of a lucky koi, spreading like wildfire, becoming almost unbelievable.
Su He heard this news while she was helping her son practice turning over.
"What? Praying to me? Oh dear, I can't bear that!" she exclaimed in disbelief.
"It's true!" Su Ying said seriously. "Remember that classmate I told you about, Dong Shuang? Her family owns a company, but their business hasn't been doing well in recent years and was on the verge of collapse. She said if things got desperate, she'd sell the company and even asked if I wanted to invest."
"As it turned out, I met her recently, and she was ecstatic, saying she landed a huge order and the company was miraculously revived. She even thanked me! I was completely confused at the time..."
Su He: ...
"She said she just tried it out, silently repeating your name in her mind before going to negotiate with others. Several company representatives accompanied her, with capabilities no less than the Dong family. In the end, she was the lucky one."
"She was so excited when she called me!"
"And that second-generation rich kid who always bad-mouthed your relationship? A while ago, he was skiing abroad and got caught in an avalanche, almost getting buried. They say he survived because he remembered the rumors about you in the circle and, on a whim, looked at your photo. In that brief moment, he was a few minutes behind his companions and avoided the disaster."
Su He sat up, her eyes wide.
So she had this kind of effect?
"This has spread throughout the circle, he confirmed it himself," Su Ying added. She had interacted with that rich kid in the same group and paid extra attention when Su He was mentioned. "He even declared in the group that no one is allowed to speak ill of you anymore. He also said he wanted to become sworn siblings with you, to recognize you as a god-sister!"
"Pfft!" Su He was amused.
"Everyone is now collecting your photos everywhere!" Su Ying found the matter hilarious. "If you released a photo album, it might sell out!"
Su He couldn't help but cover her forehead. "Are they all this superstitious?"
"Some things truly cannot be explained by science, but you can't deny their existence," Su Ying shook her head. "It seems our father made his first fortune after adopting you."
This was a particularly vivid memory for Su Ying.
More than twenty years ago, the Su family's life was not affluent. Although Su Dazhi worked hard to support the family, it was difficult to earn money back then, and raising four children was a considerable burden.
However, ever since Su He was brought home, their meals began to become more varied. Afterward, the Su family seemed divinely assisted, soaring to new heights. They no longer worried about tuition fees and could afford new clothes and shoes from time to time. They had everything their classmates had and were never deprived.
Su He was truly a source of prosperity for the family.
"Sis, you don't actually believe this, do you?" Su He felt a prickle of unease under her gaze.
She didn't want to be a lucky koi!
The pressure was too immense!
*
"I'm getting married!" Su Ying dropped a bombshell while playing with her nephew in her arms.
Su He sat up in surprise. "You... are getting married?"
"I have a boyfriend, so getting married is normal, isn't it?" Su Ying said with a casual air.
"I thought you were against marriage," Su He patted her chest. She had asked about Su Ying's future plans before, and Su Ying had frankly stated that marriage was not currently in her life plan. At the time, Su He had felt a pang of sympathy for Fu Zheng.
"What are your plans, have you set a date?"
"We're going to get the license in a couple of days," Su Ying replied. "As for the wedding, we don't plan to have one; we want to travel."
"No wedding?" Su He found this idea rather impractical. "Will the Fu family agree?"
She vaguely remembered that the Fu family had only one son. Fu Zheng's parents were both concerned with appearances; how could their only son's wedding be so understated?
"This is what's bothering me," Su Ying said, rubbing her temples. "We don't care about going through the formalities, but we can't ignore his parents' feelings..."
"Then there's the issue of the marital home," Su Ying continued, her brow furrowing again. "I don't mind whether he has a house or not, but his parents insist on buying him a house before marriage, a five-bedroom, one-living-room apartment. I know exactly what their intention is."
"Pre-marital property?" Su He guessed.
"Before or after marriage, I don't care, as I don't intend to take advantage of anyone. But five rooms likely means they want everyone to live together in the future." Su Ying was bothered by the prospect of living with her in-laws.
She didn't dislike his parents, but that didn't mean she could accept living with them.
Two generations had different lifestyles and family philosophies, and living together would involve a long period of adjustment. Moreover, Fu Zheng didn't have a good relationship with his parents; they often argued over trivial matters. Su Ying found the thought of living with them daunting.