Wang Hu, with his years of experience in transportation, broadened his horizons and decided to venture into Shenzhen. Fu Wenwen strongly supported him and lent him a large sum of money.
Fu Wenwen herself opened two markets in Jiangcheng and Fengcheng, with Qin Li and others transporting the freshest vegetables and fruits directly from Honghe Village.
Because Fu Wenwen's markets only sold the freshest produce, people felt it tasted delicious, fresh, and healthy after eating it.
Also, due to the daily crowds at the markets, fresh fruits and vegetables were always in short supply.
Fu Wenwen and Lu Chengsen specifically built a villa on the back mountain of Honghe Village. Whenever there was a shortage of vegetables below, Fu Wenwen's space came into play.
When in a hurry, Fu Wenwen would accelerate the ripening process, then place the produce in her space. As it was being loaded onto the trucks, she would transfer it from her space to the trucks.
Only when the village's vegetables could meet the demand did Fu Wenwen stop this practice.
Lu Chengsen managed the transportation team. Good drivers were hard to find, but Lu Chengsen never lacked them. He recruited retired soldiers who had been injured in the army; those who could drive became drivers.
He also specifically opened a security company. As the country developed rapidly, so did criminals. Theft and robbery were considered minor offenses.
More and more of the first wave of people who amassed fortunes were threatened and harmed to varying degrees.
Lu Chengsen's security services provided them with protection and safety, and this team of retired soldiers grew stronger and stronger.
Previously, retired soldiers from the army found it difficult to find work after discharge. Now, they could directly approach Lu Chengsen with their certificates, and Lu Chengsen would accept them, giving them opportunities to shine.
He would not let them be overlooked.
With one spouse focusing on civil affairs and the other on military matters, their businesses became increasingly prosperous.
In just a few short years, they created astonishing wealth.
This was bound to attract attention.
Fu Wenwen had long known that some people would be envious. Before they could even voice their concerns, she proactively paid a large sum in taxes to the state and pledged three-tenths of her profits for the construction of roads and schools for the public, giving back for everyone's support.
The country needed money for development, and Fu Wenwen's actions perfectly alleviated the nation's pressure.
She also won widespread praise.
Upon learning of Fu Wenwen and Lu Chengsen's actions, Old Master Lu smiled with satisfaction.
He willingly retreated to the background, preparing to enjoy his retirement.
As representatives of successful individuals, Fu Wenwen and Lu Chengsen stated that they… were going crazy.
In recent years, they had achieved astonishing success in their careers, but when it came to educating their children, the couple found themselves more frustrated than ever.
"Lu Xiyue!!!" Fu Wenwen stared at the living room's white walls, which were now painted in all sorts of colors. The perpetrator, however, was hiding behind her brother, Lu Ze'an, looking at her mother's anger with an innocent expression.
"Mom, I just thought the wall was too white. I wanted to paint it with pretty colors." Four-year-old Lu Xiyue blinked her large eyes. She was like a smaller version of Fu Wenwen, cute and lively, with an added touch of playful mischief.
Fu Wenwen's blood pressure surged. Lu Ze'an, worried about his sister, quickly scooped her into his arms.
"Mom, Xiyue is still young and doesn't understand. Don't be angry," Lu Ze'an quickly pacified her. "Xiyue, quickly say sorry to Mom."
"Sorry, Mom, I love you." Lu Xiyue timidly walked up to Fu Wenwen, pouting her little lips pitifully, her large eyes looking up at her tearfully.
Who could resist such eyes?
Lu Chengsen certainly couldn't.
Lu Chengsen gently tugged at Fu Wenwen's clothes.
"Yueyue is still small. How about we let it go this time?"
"Lu Chengsen, can you please stop caving in every time your daughter puts on that face?" The veins on Fu Wenwen's temples were throbbing. Seeing her husband so easily swayed, she became angry.
"..." Lu Chengsen truly felt he had no choice.
Especially when his daughter's small face, so similar to Fu Wenwen's, made it even harder for him.
"...Dad...hug."
Lu Xiyue extended her little arms towards Lu Chengsen, and the proud father's face broke into a smile.
"Here."
"Daddy, I love you, mua~"
With a little kiss, all her anger vanished.
Fu Wenwen watched the scene of filial affection and paternal love, trying hard to suppress her own emotions.
"Lu Xiyue, you're not getting away with this today," Fu Wenwen gritted out.
"Mom... I know I was wrong." Lu Xiyue's little face wilted, and her eyes immediately welled up with tears. Coupled with her adorable big eyes, Fu Wenwen fell silent.
Looking at a face that was even better at acting cute than her own, she understood why Lu Chengsen couldn't bring himself to be strict.
However, she was the original body; she was immune.
"You said the same thing last time, but what happened? You still did it again," Fu Wenwen said with cold eyes.
"You're so brazenly mischievous because you rely on Dad and your brother spoiling you. Nothing you say today will work. Get down there, go get a towel, and wipe the paint off the wall yourself."
"If you don't clean it, you're not eating today!"
"...Dad?" Lu Xiyue's big eyes darted to Lu Chengsen beside her.
Lu Chengsen glanced at Fu Wenwen's dark expression and quietly looked away.
"Brother?" Lu Xiyue then looked at her only two sources of support, Lu Ze'an.
"Sister, why don't you just listen to Mom?" Lu Ze'an was also at a loss. Mom was still the one in charge at home.
"Wuwu... you guys don't like Yueyue anymore. You don't love me anymore." Lu Xiyue wailed, as if she had been greatly wronged.
"Hey, no, no..." Lu Chengsen immediately moved to hug his little darling.
However, his "big darling" was displeased.
"Lu Chengsen, if you dare to hug her, don't you dare come to my bed," Fu Wenwen stated directly.
What? Not allowed in his wife's bed?
How could that be?
Lu Chengsen's hand instantly retracted.
"Mom..." Lu Ze'an looked at Fu Wenwen.
He hadn't slept with Fu Wenwen for a long time, so perhaps he could plead for his sister?
"You too. If you dare to help her, you won't be sleeping with her anymore!" Fu Wenwen narrowed her eyes and glanced at the two men in the house.
Lu Ze'an's hand froze in mid-air. He looked at Lu Xiyue with defeat and quietly withdrew his hand.
He usually went to school, and only on weekends could he sleep with his sister, which was his only motivation to get through the week.
"Wuwu, Mom is a bad person! Yueyue doesn't like you anymore." Lu Xiyue saw that both men were under Fu Wenwen's control. She angrily put down her little hands and glared at her most beloved mother.
"Hmph, if you don't like me, then I don't like you either!" Fu Wenwen mimicked her hmph and then turned to sit on the sofa.
Lu Xiyue froze. Mom didn't like her? How could that be?
"Mom... Yueyue likes Mom the most. Mom, don't be angry. Yueyue will kiss Mom." Lu Xiyue immediately ran to Fu Wenwen, trying to appease her.