The visit from the Niu Family that day indeed affected Niu Xue Mei, and from then on, she worked even harder, as if determined to achieve something and not be looked down upon by others.
However, Ye Qiu knew that in this era, no matter how wealthy you are, without a son, you would still be despised. You may not mind it yourself, but the looks and gossip from others constantly intrude into your sight and hearing.
The best way to change this situation is to have another son, but Ye Qiu didn't want to do that. He insisted on making others look at his family differently through other means.
Who says a family without a son cannot succeed? Who says not having a son means being destined to be looked down upon? Who says without a son, there's no one to care for the elders, and the family estate would ultimately belong to someone else?
