The old couple was moved, and even Fu Dajin and his brothers' eyes turned red. They had thought about this day countless times, waited for it for a long time.

"Mother... actually, I knew this a long time ago, but... I have my responsibilities in the Fang family, which is why I didn't acknowledge you. You won't blame me, will you?"

Fang Jintang, a boy of only eleven or twelve years old, had always been burdened with responsibilities that were not his own. At this moment, as he laid bare his heart and cried, his voice trembled with emotion.

At this time, the Fang family of three dared not speak.

Tien Guihua lovingly stroked his head. This moment, she had imagined countless times, “Silly child, you are kind and righteous. Why would mother blame you? It's just a matter of a few days early or late, you're back now, aren't you?”

"Mother... Father..."

Fu Baiwan rubbed his brow, letting the tears fall into his palm. "Come on and talk, it's cold on the ground."

"What are you all standing there for? Don't you get up the little brother!"

When Fang Jintang settled back into his seat, Tian Guihua's emotions calmed slightly before she turned to look at the Fang couple.

Lady Fang was never one to take charge, but now she forced herself to speak, "Madam Fu, it's all our fault. I really... don't know what to say."

Tian Guihua raised her hand, "You don't need to say anything. You are a mother too."

She looked at Fang Haitang, "If your child was taken away by someone else and you were asked to forgive the person who took your child, would you be able to say it?"

To ask oneself, of course, it can't be said aloud, I'm afraid even hate would arise.

After having Fang Jintang, the couple went through another year. Their moods improved, their bodies recovered somewhat, and finally they were blessed with this daughter.

That's the eyeball.

Mrs. Fang lowered her head, besides admitting her mistake, she didn't know what else to say.

“Madam Fu, it was all my fault back then. If I hadn't agreed to Jin Tang staying, perhaps you and your son wouldn't have been separated for so many years. It’s understandable that you wouldn’t forgive me. We don’t dare to expect anything else.” Master Fang finished his words in one breath, he just looked at his son with reluctance.

"Mother…" Fang Jintang looked at Tian Guihua, as if he wanted to speak up for Fang's parents.

But then, Tian Guihua raised her hand. "Child, there's no need to persuade us. Forgive? We will never forgive you, not in this lifetime."

"That's right! Since you knew the child was stolen, you should have been arrested too. Why were you let off the hook?" Zhou exclaimed angrily.

Mrs. Wu also advised Fang Jintang, "Qijin, you have lost your parents' hearts. The pain of such a separation between mother and son cannot be compensated by anything."

The Wus had anticipated that the Fangs would offer compensation, and their family wouldn't even care about it, so they blocked this road early on.

Both daughters-in-law understood the feelings in her heart, but she hadn't finished speaking yet.

"Mrs. Fang, I may not forgive you, but I have to admit, the child hasn't suffered at all while he was with you. He hasn't experienced any hardships. You raised him very well."

"Me..." Madam Fang felt a blush creep onto her cheeks. "How can you say such things?"

"Qi Jin, I won't forgive myself for this, but the Fang family has shown you kindness and raised you. You are obligated to repay them."

"Mother..." Fang Jintang had thought his parents would be angry, and wouldn't choose to forgive Fang's parents. However, he never imagined that his mother would ask him to repay the kindness of raising him.

"Mother, they stole the seven gold coins. It's only right that we raise them."

It's true that Tian Guihua can blame the Fang couple, but what about her son?

This is too embarrassing, it would leave her seven golds nowhere to go.

Fu Baiwan also nodded, agreeing with his daughter-in-law, "Qijin, your mother is right. We don't choose to forgive, but ask yourself, if you were in our family, we wouldn't treat you so well. You should repay this kindness."

"Father, mother…" Fang Jin Tang got up and was about to kneel down and kowtow.

After all, his parents acted out of righteousness and for his own good. He understood that much.

Fu Sijin grabbed his arm, "Qijin, just speak plainly. Our family doesn't need to kneel down every time we have a disagreement."

Fang Jin Tang nodded, "Father, mother, the Fang family needs me now. This is also what I want to tell you two. I am Fu Qiujin, and I always will be, but..."

He cast a glance back at the frail Mr. Fang, his tear-stained Mrs. Fang, and young Fang Haitang who stubbornly refused to cry, her lips pursed in defiance.

Ten years of family affection isn't fake either.

"Well, that's enough said. If you really just walk away and abandon us, then you wouldn't be my son. Do whatever you want, but remember, your parents and siblings are all waiting for you at home."

"Yeah, Qijin, just tell the brothers what you need, don't be shy."

"Understood, Big Brother." Fang Jintang took a deep breath. Because his parents were so understanding, he felt much more at ease.

Of course, he understood that his parents' indulgence was a result of him licking his wounds afterwards.

"Fu Ge, do you mean to have Jin Tang, oh no, Qi Jin go back with us?"

Fu Baimian really didn't want to give him a good face, but seeing his sickly appearance, she was afraid that if she spoke loudly, she would scare him. "Whether he goes back or not is his business. If he wants to leave, we won't stop him. If he doesn't want to go, then no one can force him."

"Thank you, thank you so much. In my next life, I will be your ox or horse to repay you."

Fu Baiman waved his hand. "Forget it, we have plenty of cows in our backyard. What do you need them for?"

Look at you, so weak and frail! Are you able to pull a cart or plow the fields?

Fang Haitang wasn't unreasonable. Although she was arrogant, the Fu family's actions had also made her look at them with admiration.

After all, she initially thought the Fu family just wanted to take her brother away, but now it's not like that.

She is also quite ashamed, especially towards Fu Jiujiu.

If you do something wrong, you have to step up and admit your mistake, even if it means being punished.

She stood up, "Fu Jiujiu, I thought you were approaching my brother with ulterior motives before. Now it seems like I was wrong. It was a misunderstanding on my part. I'm sorry."

Fujujju didn't expect the young lady to apologize proactively.

"What did you say? I didn't hear you."

"You…" Fang Haitang knew she was doing it on purpose, but there was nothing she could do. After all, the one who was wrong was herself. "I'm sorry. You didn't want to take my brother away from me."

Fāng Jǐn Táng was very pleased looking at his younger sister, feeling that she had grown up.

Even though their parents could put aside such a huge matter, compared to them, Fu Jiujiu felt that this wasn't a big deal at all.

“Well, then I forgive you.”

Old Feng stroked his beard, pleased with what he saw.

"Xiaojie, no matter how you say it, it's your fault. The other person forgives you because they're afraid of Qi being caught in the middle. You two need to be clear about this in your hearts."

That's the end of it. The Fang family has no face to stay for dinner, and the Fu family isn't staying either.

Even if they were more generous, they couldn't possibly sit at the same table with the Fang family for a meal.

However, Fong Kam-tong has to return to Lukchau with them. Those people from the Fong family are watching him closely; he can't stay away.

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