It was initially thought that entering such a family would be difficult, as a wealthy person wouldn't easily marry their daughter to a poor man.
But what could one do if fate had it this way?
Receiving the elder's tacit approval was undoubtedly an affirmation for the two of them.
Fu Dehan made up his mind to explain things to Li Feilin as soon as possible, so as not to miss this chance for a turnaround.
What Zhang Fuchun didn't tell Fu Dehan was that her father had indeed tacitly approved of their relationship, but had also advised her to investigate the man's background.
Being poor was not the issue; precisely because he was poor, he was willing to be a live-in son-in-law.
Although he wasn't one in name, he was in practice.
From the moment Zhang Fuchun decided to marry him, she secretly hired someone to investigate his background, but it would take a few more days.
Liu Sandao and Bai Suxiang had been sketching in the plaza for several days straight.
Each time, they would see Li Feilin taking Fu Qing for a walk, sometimes holding a boy of about one year old.
This was the difficulty of being a full-time mother, holding one child while also looking after another.
Since Fu Qing had her first portrait drawn, she would stop to watch Bai Suxiang paint almost every time they passed by.
To make everything seem seamless, Bai Suxiang used different people as models.
Even in just a few days, they had met many "acquaintances" here.
Li Feilin gradually became more familiar with them, occasionally letting Bai Suxiang watch the children for a while.
This brought Fu Qing and Bai Suxiang closer. She would call her "Jiejie" one moment and "Ayí" the next.
Bai Suxiang forbade her from calling her "Ayí," saying it made her sound old. But Fu Qing pointed at Liu Sandao and said, "But why can I call him Shushu and not you Ayí? Aren't you two a couple?"
This made Bai Suxiang laugh heartily.
She was so young, yet she seemed to understand everything.
Bai Suxiang casually asked about Li Feilin's family situation. She didn't talk much about the children's father, only saying he was busy with work.
Fu Qing, on the other hand, would often say she really missed her dad. When asked why she wanted to find her dad, she said, "Other children's daddies come home every day, but my daddy is never around!"
Bai Suxiang listened without comment.
One morning, Bai Suxiang and Liu Sandao continued to paint in the plaza.
Li Feilin came over, holding the children in a flustered state, with Fu Qing in tow.
"Xiao Xiang, could you do me a favor today? Would that be alright?"
"What is it? Tell me!" Bai Suxiang said crisply.
"My son has a bit of a fever, and it's inconvenient for me to take both of them to the hospital alone. Could you possibly look after Fu Qing for me? I'll go to the hospital and come back to pick her up. If... if you're resting, then keep her with you, and give me a call, and I'll come find you later!"
Li Feilin spoke with uncertainty, her eyes filled with pleading.
Faced with such a helpless woman, Bai Suxiang naturally agreed. However, she felt a hint of indignation; it seemed this woman was the only one looking after these two children in the family.
"Don't worry, you go to the hospital quickly. Fu Qing will be with me. Write down my number. If you can't find us when we're resting, call this number!"
Bai Suxiang reached for her phone, reciting her number to Li Feilin while jotting down Li Feilin's mobile number.
Liu Sandao didn't get involved in these matters. He was constantly observing their surroundings.
Logically, their target this time was Fu Qing, so something should have been detrimental to her.
But after so many days, they hadn't found anything unusual. Liu Sandao had even used his divine sense to probe their residence, but still found nothing.
Yet the Qilin Jade had clearly sensed the target; there should be no mistake.
The only course of action now was to become increasingly familiar with her and her mother to protect her.
After painting for the entire morning, during the lunch break, Liu Sandao and Bai Suxiang took Fu Qing out for a big meal.
This was something Fu Qing had been talking about incessantly. When they arrived, it turned out to be just a large pizza.
Children's wishes were always easy to satisfy.
"Can you take me to find Daddy?"
Fu Qing asked while eating.
"Huh? Do you know where your daddy is?"
Bai Suxiang was first surprised, then asked patiently.
"I know. When Mommy was on the phone, she said he was at Feitian Huafu."
Fu Qing stated it clearly and forcefully.
"Wait, let me see!"
Bai Suxiang said, taking out her phone and entering the pinyin she heard into the map software.
Several results appeared on the screen, but the closest one was "Feitian Huafu."
It was only two or three intersections away from their current location.
"When we get there, how will we find your daddy?"
Bai Suxiang asked.
Knowing only a general location, but not his specific workplace, meant they wouldn't be able to find him even if they went there.
"I don't know either. We can wait at the entrance."
One had to admit that Fu Qing was mature in some ways. Hearing her say this, and thinking of Li Feilin with two children, Bai Suxiang strongly felt like confronting this father in person.
"Okay, we'll take you! Eat up quickly, eat more!"
Bai Suxiang said, and then put another piece of food on her plate.
Their target this time was Fu Qing; the sketching was merely an excuse. As long as Fu Qing was with them, it didn't matter where they waited.
Therefore, to pass the extra time, they decided to go wait at Feitian Huafu.
If they happened to see him, it would also be fulfilling Fu Qing's wish.
The three of them strolled along and soon arrived at the location indicated on the map.
Facing the constant flow of vehicles and the strict security guards at the entrance, Bai Suxiang could only lead Fu Qing to a spot where they could clearly see the entrance and exit.
Liu Sandao found a nearby step, placed his easel down, and sat down firmly on the steps.
Although Fu Qing was a child, she was not impatient. Instead, she concentrated intently, her gaze fixed on the entrance and exit.
If an adult behaved like this, many would consider it pointless. But a child wouldn't dwell on the consequences.
Bai Suxiang didn't stop her, as there was no better way to find her father, who hadn't been seen for two or three months.
Just as Bai Suxiang felt she was about to doze off, Fu Qing suddenly shouted, "Daddy! Daddy!"
Her shout drew Liu Sandao's gaze to the vehicle entrance as well!
At this moment, they saw a man emerge from the right side of a car door; it was as if he was being kicked out, and he turned back to say to someone inside:
"No, no, darling! Listen to me..."
He stood by the roadside, speaking towards the car, while reaching out to hold the car door, preventing it from closing.
"Daddy! Daddy!..."
Fu Qing shouted loudly.