It probably doesn't count, right?
After all, Mr. Fu still bears the surname Fu.
"Alright, let's eat. Every time we have a perfectly good dinner, it turns into this mess. It's really annoying to watch," Grandma Fu ordered. Thus, this matter was considered settled for the time being.
However, Feng Yu had no appetite during this meal.
Although it was a family dinner, there were undercurrents of tension at the table.
This family dinner was far from peaceful. She just realized that when Fu Liangshen said she was just an insignificant appetizer, he was right. The real main course was still to come.
"Grandma, it's not that I'm complaining, but that Hailan Company has been getting too arrogant lately. They've been constantly competing with us for resources. The waterway used to be under the Fu family's control, but now they've intercepted it. Where on earth does this small company get the confidence to be so overbearing?"
The one speaking was the son of another uncle in the Fu family, a cousin of the Fu clan.
The Fu family was large, and the main branch of the family was based in the imperial capital. Even Grandma Fu was just the second daughter in the main branch.
"A mere small company has you all so troubled. This is easy. Just invest more in it and then acquire it. In my opinion, it's not a big deal at all," another person said.
Feng Yu took a small bite of the dish and listened to their heated discussions. She couldn't help but sigh.
Mr. Fu truly lived up to his reputation. With just a few moves, he had these people on edge.
Fu Liangshen had been staring at Feng Yu, and there was no trace of good temper in his eyes. Seeing that Feng Yu didn't say anything, he deliberately dragged her into the conversation.
"We'll have to ask our third sister - in - law about this. What's her relationship with the person in charge of Hailan Company? One moment she's helping them grab land, and the next she's helping them with endorsements."
Suddenly, everyone's gazes turned to Feng Yu.
Feng Yu pretended to be stupid. "Big brother, are you saying you want to sign me as the spokesperson for the Fu Corporation?"
Fu Liangshen spat in disgust, with a look in his eyes that clearly said: In your dreams.
Feng Yu said helplessly, "Big brother, you know I'm all alone. The Feng family doesn't care about me at all. I have to find a way to survive and earn a living. I can't just rely on the Fu family and mooch off you guys every day. Even if I'm willing, I'm afraid you wouldn't be happy, would you?"
Fu Liangshen got angry just looking at her. He even blurted out a curse word.
"You're dreaming! You wish!"
Feng Yu clicked her tongue twice. Fu Liangshen stood up and left. Feng Yu quickly called out, "Big brother, there's no 'dream' to eat behind. There's a whole table of dishes here."
Feng Yu was young, and with that innocent expression on her face when she said this, she truly exuded an air of innocence.
Lu Zhiwei burst out laughing and even rolled off his chair. He got up and patted the dust off his butt. Tang Meiqing glared at him angrily, but he secretly gave Feng Yu a thumbs - up. There weren't many people who could make Fu Liangshen this angry.
"Girl, are you very familiar with the people from Hailan?"
The one speaking was Grandma Fu, and she was not so easy to deal with.
Feng Yu said, "The person in charge of Hailan is very familiar with Mu Li and Bai Shaoting. I'm not familiar with them. I'm just on good terms with Fu Geyue. We've been good friends for many years, so that's how I got to know them."
Her words were true, but as for the sequence of events, they could figure it out on their own.
Grandma Fu understood.
"That girl, Ge'er, has always liked to follow that Mu kid around since she was a child. No wonder you're close to them," Grandma Fu said without any suspicion.
She just mumbled to herself, "The people from Hailan do have some skills. They're able to team up with the Mu and Bai families."
"Grandma, do you think it could be the Mu and Bai families giving the orders? As you've heard, there's a mysterious richest man in Beishi. Why does he have to be named Chou Fu? It sounds like he's coming after us."
"It's said that Mu Li and Bai Shaoting have been getting very close to Chou Fu. And Hailan..."
Grandma Fu shook her head. "If his surname is really Chou, it's even less likely that he has a feud with our family."
Feng Yu was surprised.
What did this mean?
Could it be that Grandma Fu had some past with the Chou family?
"Alright, I've eaten enough, and I'm tired," Grandma Fu stood up. The old butler beside her quickly supported her.
Feng Yu also stood up and wanted to leave. But Grandma Fu patted her hand and said, "Since you're here, stay for a few more days. Anyway, your place..."
As she said this, Grandma Fu's voice choked a little. "It's just sitting there empty. Stay here and chat with me."
Feng Yu nodded slightly.
Grandma Fu called out to the side, "Liangshen, Liangshen? This boy. I don't know where he's gone to sulk. It's really strange. He wasn't like this when he was a child..."
Feng Yu stuck out her tongue. She also felt that this terrifying man who was praised to the heavens didn't seem so great after all. He wasn't as intimidating as Lu Zhiqian.
Feng Yu was arranged to stay in a room in the Fu family's villa.
At night, she took out her phone and was looking at the screen when a call came in. It was Fu Qianchen.
She nervously glanced around, then checked the room uneasily. Still not feeling reassured, she used her phone to check if there were any wiretaps nearby. Seeing that there were none, she finally let out a sigh of relief.
"Mr. Fu, what's up?"
"Not home yet?" Fu Qianchen asked.
Feng Yu knew that he must have called her place first to find out that she wasn't home.
She coughed and said, "I ran into an old... old friend. You know I don't have many friends... so I chatted with her for a while. Then she invited me to her place. After all, it was a family dinner. It wouldn't be good for me to leave first. Then we had a great conversation, so she asked me to stay for a few more days. That's about it."
Fu Qianchen's black eyes were deep and unfathomable. He knew the little girl was lying, but he didn't expose her.
Feng Yu waited for a long time. Seeing that he didn't say anything, she changed the topic. "Mr. Fu, do you miss me?"
"Miss you."
Fu Qianchen never hesitated to admit his feelings. His straightforwardness was exactly what she liked about him.
"I miss you too."
Feng Yu turned over and looked at the unfamiliar ceiling. There was a sense of emptiness in her heart.
She actually wished so much that Fu Qianchen could accompany her. But for something like this, just thinking about it made it seem impossible.
"I'll come back now."
"Ah?"
Feng Yu was shocked by his words and sat up immediately. She quickly said, "Mr. Fu, don't you forget about our three - day agreement. You're not allowed to do anything! Are you going to go back on your word again? If you're so untrustworthy, I'll never believe you again."
She originally just said it as a joke. When had she ever been angry with him for a long time? But unexpectedly, this time it became a tightening spell.
No matter what, she couldn't let Mr. Fu ruin all his previous efforts for her sake.