Chu Yao's cheeks instantly flushed, while Zhao Sisi covered her face, wishing she could dig a hole and bury herself.
What had they said in front of Fu Wenxuan's sister? They were utterly embarrassing themselves.
"I'm sorry!" Zhao Sisi, her face red with shame, quickly bowed her head to apologize to Fu Wenwen.
"You were trying to protect my sister-in-law, and I understand," Fu Wenwen said with a calm smile.
She didn't dislike Zhao Sisi for being so fiercely loyal to her best friend.
Seeing that Fu Wenwen had forgiven her, Zhao Sisi breathed a sigh of relief, terrified she might be kicked out like that person surnamed Wang.
Fortunately, Fu Wenwen was magnanimous and didn't blame her.
"..." Chu Yao looked at Fu Wenwen, nervously fidgeting with her clothes. Hearing Fu Wenwen call her sister-in-law made her both happy and insecure.
She couldn't speak, and others assumed she was mute. She could ignore what others thought, but Fu Wenwen was Fu Wenxuan's sister...
Although Fu Wenwen wouldn't say anything in front of her, she had no doubt mocked her as mute behind her back.
Would she think she wasn't good enough for her brother...
"Hello, sister-in-law, my name is Fu Wenwen." Noticing the sadness and hesitation in Chu Yao's eyes, Fu Wenwen extended her hand.
Chu Yao reached out and shook Fu Wenwen's hand, a shy smile appearing on her lips.
Fu Wenwen's eyes lit up. When Chu Yao wasn't smiling, she exuded a gentle, elegant aura. But when she smiled, it was as if a touch of cuteness was added, making her radiant and dazzling.
She was very charming and playful.
"You should smile more often, you're really cute when you smile," Fu Wenwen said to Chu Yao with a smile.
Chu Yao's face turned red.
"Can we talk?" Fu Wenwen looked at Chu Yao and Zhao Sisi. Chu Yao paused and nodded slightly.
Fu Wenwen led them to a side room. Without any hesitation, she kissed Lu Chengsen on the cheek. Lu Chengsen, knowing they needed to talk, smiled after returning the kiss and left.
Chu Yao and Zhao Sisi's eyes widened, wanting to look but not daring to.
They were so bold, kissing so openly in public.
But seeing the loving affection between the two, their eyes only for each other, Chu Yao and Zhao Sisi felt a pang of envy.
"You've seen something you shouldn't have, please sit down." Fu Wenwen gestured for them to sit, then sat opposite Chu Yao.
"Do you... uh, usually do this?" Zhao Sisi blinked and asked cautiously.
"Yes," Fu Wenwen chuckled. "Did we startle you?"
"A... a little," Zhao Sisi nodded. If anyone saw this outside, they would definitely call it indecent.
"This is a way to express love. I don't think couples need to be so formal. It's natural to want to be close to each other," Fu Wenwen explained with a smile.
Chu Yao gestured with her hands, and Zhao Sisi translated for her. "Yao Yao says she envies how you have each other. Such a relationship is wonderful."
"I'm actually being a bit presumptuous by coming to see you today. The other day, I saw my brother and you... struggling on the street," Fu Wenwen looked at Chu Yao and explained.
"My brother told us what happened between you two when we got home. Although he said you two wouldn't have a future, I could tell from his demeanor that he clearly hasn't given up on you," Fu Wenwen said slowly.
Chu Yao's eyes reddened at Fu Wenwen's words.
She couldn't give up on him either.
All the men who approached her were after her family background. They pretended not to mind that she couldn't speak, but in their hearts, they still looked down on her. Only Fu Wenxuan was different.
Their meeting was an accident. Fu Wenxuan, knowing she couldn't speak, specifically learned sign language just to communicate better with her.
When a man could do so much for her, how could Chu Yao not be moved? When Sisi wasn't around, Fu Wenxuan was her voice.
What she couldn't say, he would say for her.
When she was mocked, he would scold those who mocked her.
He treated her like any other person, never being cautious, as if she had no flaws and was perfectly normal.
She was happy and content with him.
She thought her mother would be happy for her, but unexpectedly, her usually supportive mother became the biggest obstacle to their relationship.
"I want to know what you think," Fu Wenwen asked Chu Yao seriously.
Seeing Fu Wenwen's earnest question, Zhao Sisi couldn't help but feel nervous for Chu Yao.
She used to think Fu Wenxuan had ulterior motives toward Chu Yao.
Until one time, they were shopping together, and Chu Yao casually glanced at a red silk scarf. Fu Wenxuan actually bought it as a gift for Chu Yao.
She and Chu Yao had been together since childhood, and even she hadn't realized Chu Yao liked that red scarf.
Fu Wenxuan had only known Chu Yao for less than a month, and he had already noticed her liking it?
It was precisely because she saw Fu Wenxuan's feelings for Chu Yao that Zhao Sisi no longer resisted, accepted them, and even helped them cover for each other.
She was the one who least wanted to see them part.
With teary eyes, Chu Yao signed to Fu Wenwen.
"I like him. I don't want to give him up. I feel like in this world, no one understands me better than him," Zhao Sisi translated.
Chu Yao's determined gaze moved Zhao Sisi. Chu Yao had always been a bit sensitive since childhood; if she couldn't have something, she'd let it go.
She had never been so resolute before.
"Alright, let's go! The banquet should be starting soon." Fu Wenwen didn't say anything further. She got up and led them back to the banquet. She waved goodbye to them and turned to leave.
Zhao Sisi and Chu Yao exchanged bewildered glances, not understanding Fu Wenwen's intention.
As Fu Wenwen passed through the crowd and returned to Old Master Lu's side, Fu Wenxuan glanced at her. "Where did you go?"
"I went to see my sister-in-law," Fu Wenwen said, flashing a bright smile at Fu Wenxuan. Fu Wenxuan was momentarily stunned.
"Why did you go see Yao Yao? I told you, she and I..." Fu Wenxuan frowned and glared at his sister. Fu Wenwen blinked.
"Did I say who my sister-in-law was? Why are you so eager to claim her?"
Fu Wenxuan paused and turned his head away, ignoring Fu Wenwen.
Fu Wenwen playfully smiled at Old Master Lu, who chuckled and patted her hand.
"My sister-in-law said that she..." Fu Wenwen deliberately paused.
Fu Wenxuan immediately turned back, looking at Fu Wenwen. "What did she say?"
"Oh dear, I don't seem to remember what my sister-in-law said..." Fu Wenwen blinked her big innocent eyes innocently.
"Fu, Wen, Wen." Fu Wenxuan narrowed his eyes dangerously. Fu Wenwen looked around evasively, deliberately not answering.
"Good sister, I'm begging you, please tell me!" Fu Wenxuan's defiance lasted less than three seconds before he came up to Fu Wenwen and softened.
"Sister-in-law said she likes you and doesn't want to give you up." Fu Wenwen looked at Fu Wenxuan, who was startled.
"Sister-in-law, a girl, has already made her feelings known. Are you still going to give her up? If you do, I'll truly look down on you."