Chapter 220: Husband and Wife in Sync

Chapter 220: Husband and Wife in Sync

The next day was Saturday, Fu Yuanhang's birthday.

Su Taotao, who had a good night's sleep without being overworked by Fu, also woke up early.

The couple went out together to buy groceries and breakfast.

In the past, seeing Fu so diligent and harmonious would have made people's eyes pop out.

Now, it’s become the new normal. Rumor has it that someone once passed by Fu’s house and saw him washing bedsheets, with women’s clothes in the bucket!

Since Director Su is the only woman in Fu’s household, it’s obvious whose clothes he was washing.

They were so shocked they nearly slipped and tumbled down the stone stairs.

So, what’s the fuss about them going grocery shopping together?

People couldn’t help but stare, not out of gossip, but because this couple is just too attractive!

Even the old man selling jianbing couldn’t resist stealing a few extra glances.

The old man deftly handed the jianbing to Fu Zhengtu and asked, "Would you like mung bean soup today?"

Fu Zhengtu asked Su Taotao, "Do you want any this morning?"

Su Taotao shook her head, "Not this morning, I’ll brew a pot for the afternoon."

Fu Zhengtu shook his head, "No, thank you."

"Your soybean paste is the best," Su Taotao smiled, giving a thumbs up.

The usually stoic old man cracked a smile, "It’s a family recipe—definitely better than store-bought."

After walking a bit, Su Taotao tugged Fu Zhengtu’s sleeve, "Do you think I could start a soybean paste line and bring the old man to the factory?"

Su Taotao had this idea the first time she tasted the paste. It’s a shame not to share such a delicious product.

This wasn’t the first time Su Taotao brought it up. She’d mentioned it the first time Fu Zhengtu bought jianbing and she tried the old man’s paste.

Fu Zhengtu looked at her helplessly, "Focus on the sugar factory first, then think about other things. The old man’s getting on—don’t bother him."

Su Taotao smiled, "Alright, just a thought. If he joined the factory, I’d miss out on his delicious jianbing."

Su Taotao felt this era was pushing her forward, but she had to admit, everything was heading in the right direction.

Everything happens for a reason—just go with the flow.

In this heat, not much lasts until evening without a fridge.

Since arriving, Su Taotao hadn’t made marinade, so she bought all the organ meats from the meat stall. She’d braise it later, have Fu Yuanhang watch the fire, eat some at noon, and save the rest for evening.

Before clocking out, she’d return to grab leftovers—it’s like opening a mystery box.

The morning was too hectic, so the cake would have to wait until noon.

Fu Zhengtu followed behind Su Taotao, carrying the shopping bags, and couldn’t help but frown when he saw her buying so much:

"You don’t have to go through all that trouble; it’s too much work. We don’t really make a big deal out of birthdays—usually just have a bowl of longevity noodles."

Su Taotao had already stepped out of the co-op, but upon hearing Fu Zhengtu’s words, she turned back:

"Oh, right! The eggs are only enough for two cakes. Longevity noodles wouldn’t be complete without poached eggs. Let’s grab a few more."

Fu Zhengtu: "..." She only caught the part about "longevity noodles," huh?

Su Taotao stepped out of the co-op with the eggs and almost bumped into someone.

"‘Sorry,’" Su Taotao said instinctively, without even looking up.

When the person in front of her didn’t move, she looked up.

Su Taotao’s brow furrowed in confusion. Wu Lihua had moved out of the family quarters over a month ago, hadn’t she? Shouldn’t this person have left too?

Why is she still here?

Yang Liuyue’s smile, which she probably thought was warm and inviting, made Su Taotao’s heart skip a beat.

"‘Director Su, I’m here to sincerely apologize,’" Yang Liuyue said.

Su Taotao blinked, wondering what this was all about.

Su Taotao shook her head and made a stop gesture with her hand: "No, there’s no need to apologize. You haven’t done anything wrong. Excuse me."

"‘Director Su, I…’"

Before Yang Liuyue could get another word out, a slender hand reached past her to take the eggs from Su Taotao’s hand, and a calm, gentle voice came from behind her:

"All done shopping?"

Su Taotao smiled and nodded. "All done."

Fu Zhengtu placed the eggs in the basket and then gently took Su Taotao’s wrist. "Let’s head home."

Su Taotao ignored Yang Liuyue and let Fu Zhengtu guide her away.

At the sound of Fu Zhengtu’s voice behind her, Yang Liuyue froze, not daring to move a muscle.

After what felt like an eternity, she turned to watch the couple walk away.

How does a man like Fu Zhengtu even exist? His workload is far heavier than Li Dongqing’s, yet no matter how swamped he is, he makes it a point to buy breakfast for his family every single day.

She’d heard countless stories about him washing sheets and doing laundry for Su Taotao.

She didn’t need proof to know they were true.

How could a man be so aloof with everyone yet so tender with just one person?

And how did Su Taotao end up so blessed?

She has the best of everything: a lover, children, even a brother-in-law, all the best people.

And she is the only, youngest, and most promising female director in the subsidiary factory.

Ever since she came to the family quarters, the topics about her have never ceased.

After she returned from the capital, people almost idolized her.

There were all kinds of stories about her:

Some said she was the star at the middle-aged conference in the capital and received high praise from top leaders;

Some said her coconut candies were already served at state banquets;

Others said her background was actually not simple, and someone in the capital saw her and Fu Zhengtu getting into a car of a highly influential leader and entering his courtyard residence;

Even more absurd, some whispered that she was a fairy descended to earth, specifically here to solve employment problems for those who wanted jobs...

Her two kids, of course, have always been legends at school, role models for all the kids.

Her son now steers clear of Fu Yuanhang whenever he sees him.

How could a woman have it so good? Is the heavens so unfair?

Now all she wants is to stay here and get a job. Su Taotao already has it made, why can't she even bother to talk to her?

These days, she has been staying under the pretense of recovering from an injury, but Li Dongqing has been giving her the silent treatment, and her son has been ignoring her too.

She only made one little mistake, it's not like she committed murder or arson, why is everyone treating her like this?

"A good dog doesn't block the path, so move it."

Yang Liuyue got a nudge from an old lady.

The old lady recognized her, gave her a dirty look, snorted, and walked off.

Yang Liuyue clenched her fists. If Su Taotao were standing here, would they be kissing up to her?

No, she can't leave here, even if she has to break her leg again, she’ll stick around the family quarters.

But she also knows that she has no room for error anymore, whatever she does, she must think twice before acting.

Auntie Zhong is already recruiting, and the conditions have been relaxed a lot this time, she still has a chance.