Yan Zhihuan was being beaten up by Old Madam Yan and kept begging for her forgiveness.
âThis is the path youâve chosen yourself. Why do you need my forgiveness?â Old Madam Yan was so angry that her breathing was uneven. âGirls who donât love themselves and only want to have fun with men⦠You should have been prepared to be discovered long ago.â
âI just like Big Brother Jingan too much.â Yan Zhihuanâs arms and back were all swollen with red marks, looking ghastly.
âThis is not a reason for you to lower yourself!â
Yan Zhihuan was crying pitifully. Her makeup was ruined, and her voice was hoarse.
âWhat you want to do is none of my business, and I donât want to care either. Even if you rush to deliver yourself to his doorstep, he might not appreciate it.â Old Madam Yan had lived to this age, so she naturally knew some people.
Xiao Jingan was definitely not a good match. He didnât like Yan Zhihuan to begin with, yet she still insisted on sticking to him.
It would only make her look lowly.
âGrandmaâ¦â
âI can only say that relationships are never one-sided. You chose the road yourself, yet you still say that Wanwan harmed you. Hahââ Old Madam Yan leaned on her cane. She was already old, so she was a little tired after a night of commotion.
âWhether itâs a blessing or a curse, it has nothing to do with anyone. You should leave.â
When Yan Zhihuan heard this, tears streamed down her face. She reached out her hand to hold Old Madam Yan, but Yan Wangchuan blocked her. âI told you long ago that youâre not welcome in this house.â
âUncle.â
âHurry up and send her out,â Yan Wangchuan said sternly.
â¦
After Yan Zhihuan left, Old Madam Yan finally had time to greet Fu Chen and Duan Linbai.
âIâm really sorry. We let you see us make fools of ourselves.â
âItâs okay.â Duan Linbai chuckled.
He really wanted to say that they would be family in the future. What was there to be afraid of?
âYouâre staying at the Holiday Inn? Itâs still a distance away from here. Itâs already so late. Why donât you stay at our house? Aiyun has always said that sheâs very grateful for your care for Wanwan, so I should do my best as a host.â Old Madam Yan was naturally amiable to them.
âIâm really sorry to have troubled you two to come tonight.â
Duan Linbai smiled. âWonât this be too troublesome?â
âItâs not troublesome at all. As long as you donât mind.â
âWe donât mind.â
As soon as Duan Linbai finished speaking, Fu Chen coughed. âOld Madam Yan, sorry to disturb you. We came very suddenly and didnât bring anything. Weâre really sorry to disturb you again.â
âLook at what youâre saying. Iâm old friends with your parents. Youâre being too polite.â
Old Madam Yan held Fu Chenâs hand and sighed helplessly when she compared him to Xiao Jingan, who was of similar age.
Why is there such a big difference between people?
Look at how well-mannered and sensible other peopleâs children are.
Duan Linbai looked at Fu Chen and only wanted to say:
Shameless!
You make it sound like you donât want to stay.
âI donât think itâs very convenient. But since youâve said so, then Iâll do as you say.â Fu Chen had always been polite and knew his limits in front of his elders.
âThatâs right. Are you two hungry? Watch TV in the living room for a while and eat something. Iâll get someone to clean up the guest rooms.â
Old Madam Yan beckoned Fu Chen and Duan Linbai to sit down while the Yan family was cleaning the living room and guest rooms.
âThis isâ¦â Fu Chen saw a piece of red silk under the coffee table in the living room.
âThis is the mandarin duck pillowcase Iâm embroidering for their wedding. Iâve just embroidered a little, but I donât know if Iâll be able to make it in time for their wedding. Iâm getting old now, and my eyesight isnât good, so the progress is too slow.â Old Madam Yan smiled.
âI heard from my mother that your hands are nimble. I didnât expect you to be able to embroider so exquisitely at your age. You must have been better when you were youngâ¦â
Sitting at the side, Duan Linbai lowered his head to eat the Yan familyâs pastries.
Third Fu, can you be any more shameless?
You canât just praise her like that just because sheâs Little Sister-in-Lawâs grandmother.
Duan Linbai had known Fu Chen for a long time and thought that he was just devious and outwardly cold but inwardly passionate. But now, he realized that it was a pity that he didnât act.
Heâs a born actor!
Yan Wangchuan glanced at Fu Chen.?This brat is really glib-tongued.
âWhat are you looking at?â Old Madam Yan suddenly looked up at Yan Wangchuan. âGo help Aiyun. Donât just stand here.â
Yan Wangchuan was inarticulate, and Old Madam Yan had never heard him say anything intimate in her life. At this moment, she was so happy with Fu Chen that she increasingly felt that her son was a rotten piece of woodâ¦
⦠and uncarvable.
â¦
The Yan family didnât have many servants, so Qiao Aiyun called Song Fengwan over to help her tidy up the guest rooms.
âWhy didnât you say earlier that Fu Chen came? I didnât get to greet him properly. I was too rude.â
âHe didnât let me say it. He said that youâre busy. He only came over to play for a few days, so he didnât let me say it.â Song Fengwan pushed the blame onto Fu Chen self-righteously.
âIf you encounter anything like today in the future, you have to tell me immediately. Itâs too dangerous. What if something happens?â
âI know.â Song Fengwan hesitated while wiping the table and chairs with a cloth.
While putting sheets on the bed, Qiao Aiyun said casually, âIs Fu Chen here on a date with someone?â
Song Fengwanâs fingertips trembled, and the cloth fell to the ground. She hurriedly bent down to pick it up, her heart already in her throat.
âWhat are you doing? Hurry up and wring the cloth again.â
âOkay.â Song Fengwan ran to the bathroom, her heart trembling in fear.
When she returned, Qiao Aiyun slowly explained, âYou stayed at his house for so long. Donât you know that he has a girlfriend?â
Song Fengwan lowered her head and didnât speak.
âYou were studying all day and probably didnât notice this. Usually, people come to Nanjiang for vacation. If he came here with his girlfriend, we shouldnât disturb him too much.â
âI donât think so,â Song Fengwan muttered softly. âItâs just him and Big Brother Duan.â
âItâs fine if he isnât. He should be staying here for a few more days. He took care of you in the capital, and you donât have much to do for the next few days, so accompany him more.â
âAccompany him?â She was just worried about not having a legitimate reason to be intimate with Fu Chen, but her mother actually pushed her out directly?
âHeâs not a bad person and is easy to get along with. Iâll give you some money later. Go out with him tomorrow. Donât keep making him spend money.â
Thereâs even money?
Song Fengwan hurriedly nodded. âOkay.â
She was overjoyed.
***
At night, the Yan residence fell completely silent.
Song Fengwan had just taken a shower and was sitting in front of the dressing mirror, putting on her skincare products, when her phone suddenly vibrated.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
[Should I go, or are you coming?]
Song Fengwan narrowed her eyes. [The door isnât closed.]
Ten seconds later, Fu Chen pushed the door open, closed the door, and locked it.
âYou came so quickly today. Were you nearby?â Song Fengwan wiped her face and turned to face him.
âYes, Xiao Jingan got someone to take photos of you secretly. If you had gone to the appointment alone tonightâ¦â
Song Fengwan was slightly surprised. She really didnât know about this.
âAnd then?â
âPhotos were taken of Xiao Jingan and Yan Zhihuan.â Fu Chen rubbed his cup. âI got someone to send the photos to the two families just now.â
âYouâ¦â Song Fengwan was stunned.
He actually sent the photos to their parents. If they were in poor health, they would likely faint from anger.
âWhat exactly are you doing?â
âYan Zhihuanâs mother is greedy for power. After such a thing happened, and she still has photos, she will definitely cling to the Xiao family.â Fu Chen took a sip of water. âThe Xiao family also cares about their reputation. In order to protect their reputation, they might compromise.â
âThen, why did you send the photos to the Xiao family?â Song Fengwan was puzzled.
âIn the end, the whole thing was caused by Yan Zhihuan taking the initiative to seduce him. The Xiao family is already dissatisfied with her. When they see the photos, they will definitely think that Yan Zhihuan sent them to threaten them.â
Song Fengwan swayed her calves. âThatâs true. Itâs impossible for Xiao Jingan to admit that he wanted to take photos of me secretly.â
âYan Zhihuanâs family will definitely take the photos and ask the Xiao family for an explanation. Even if these two get together in the future, they will fight every day and wonât have a good life.â
Song Fengwan was speechless. âYou are too bad.â
âAs bad as you? Didnât you say you would only bring Mr. Yan? Why did you bring a group of people?â
âI originally wanted Uncle Yan to beat him up and then drag him home to confront him face to face. Who knew that his voice was so loud that he attracted everyone.â
âDid you see the two of them at it just now?â
âHuh?â Song Fengwan suddenly thought of that scene and blushed.
âWhat did you see?â
âI didnât see anything. It was too dark, and Uncle Yan stood in front of me.â
âIâm afraid you saw something dirty, so I want to wash your eyes.â
âWhat do you mean by washing my eyes?â Song Fengwan looked up at him.
The rest was naturally indescribableâ¦
***
Fu Chen didnât return to his room this night. He accompanied Song Fengwan to watch an episode of a TV drama, and the two of them lay down together with their clothes on.
He naturally wanted to be closer to her. When she fell asleep, he pulled her into his embrace. But Song Fengwan felt hot and kicked him in her sleep.
Fu Chen felt extremely aggrieved.
Isnât this girl the most well-behaved when she sleeps? She actually kicked me?
Alright, since sheâs my chosen wife, I have to pamper her even if I have to kneel.
Before five in the morning, Fu Chen got up and returned to his room.
When he opened the door, Yan Wangchuan was standing at his own door and looking into his room. He was wearing sportswear and was obviously waiting for someone.
When he saw Fu Chen come out of Song Fengwanâs room, his eyes darkened.
âI havenât exercised in a long time. My clothes are a little tight.â Qiao Aiyun smiled. Just as she was about to walk out, Yan Wangchuan suddenly pushed her in. âHey, what are you doing? Arenât you going out for a run?â
âYour clothes are too tight. Theyâre not suitable for exercise. Change into something else.â
âIâve gained weight recently, and my clothes are a little small. I donât have any clothes to change into.â Qiao Aiyun was dumbfounded.?What is this person doing?
In these ten seconds, Fu Chen turned around and returned to his room.
Yan Wangchuan felt depressed.?Why didnât he go to his room to sleep in the middle of the night? What were they doing?!
I really canât let this brat stay here. There are too many situations, and he might do something. Yet I still have to help cover up and clean up his mess?