Old Master Lu glanced at Fu Wenxuan, a look of admiration flashing in his eyes.
Father Chu and Mother Chu were in a state of agitation for a long time. Mother Chu, in particular, saw Fu Wenxuan as just a child from an ordinary family. Yet, this very child was Old Master Lu’s guest?
“Old Chu, I… have I caused you trouble?” Mother Chu’s face paled as she grasped Father Chu’s hand.
“No, Old Master Lu isn’t that kind of person.” Although Father Chu offered comfort, he himself was unsure. After all, he had just watched Fu Wenxuan being driven away without speaking up for him. Now that Fu Wenxuan was Old Master Lu’s guest, it meant they had offended Old Master Lu…
Chu Yao, looking dejected, followed Zhao Sisi’s usual habit of hiding in the shadows to avoid Wang Hexian, unaware of what had just transpired.
When Zhao Sisi overheard a name that shouldn’t have been mentioned from passing people, she ran out to inquire. Upon her return, she eagerly shared the news with Chu Yao.
“Yao Yao, I didn’t expect Fu Wenxuan to be Old Master Lu’s guest. So, your parents won’t stop you from being with Fu Wenxuan anymore?” Zhao Sisi said, happy for Chu Yao.
However, there wasn't a hint of a smile on Chu Yao’s face. Seeing Chu Yao’s expression worsen, Zhao Sisi quickly asked, “What’s wrong? Why do you look so upset?”
Chu Yao pulled Zhao Sisi out and found Father and Mother Chu.
“You know already?” Seeing the look in their daughter’s eyes, Father and Mother Chu understood her thoughts and gave a wry smile.
Chu Yao nodded.
“I don’t know either how he knows the Lu family,” Mother Chu explained to Chu Yao. But Chu Yao wasn’t looking for that answer. Why hadn’t they helped him just now? Chu Yao signed, asking, “It wasn’t timely,” Father Chu glanced at his daughter and explained for his wife. “I thought he had snuck in here to find you,” Mother Chu looked at her daughter and said earnestly. “So I stopped him.”
Listening to her parents’ explanation, Chu Yao sighed softly and scanned the crowd for Fu Wenxuan. Seeing Fu Wenxuan sitting beside Old Master Lu, with people constantly approaching him. Chu Yao wasn’t qualified to get close to Old Master Lu. Watching Fu Wenxuan, now dressed in a suit and transformed into a distinguished young master, Chu Yao didn't know how to describe her feelings. Happiness? If so, would her parents no longer object to their relationship? Yet, a wave of melancholy washed over Chu Yao. He was so outstanding… With Old Master Lu as his backer, she felt she was no longer good enough for him.
“Oh my god, he’s so handsome, even more handsome than Young Master Bai!”
“I wonder who he is! How can he be sitting next to Old Master Lu…”
“My parents told me to seize the opportunity and get to know him.”
“What should we do… he’s looking this way…”
Chu Yao heard the conversations of two young ladies. She looked around, noticing that many rich young ladies’ gazes were fixed on Fu Wenxuan. Her eyes dimmed, and she couldn’t help but look up towards Fu Wenxuan’s location. Unexpectedly, Fu Wenxuan saw her too. Their eyes met mid-air. Seeing Chu Yao’s eyes, like clear water, Fu Wenxuan’s heart suddenly exploded with fireworks of joy. In the next moment, his eyes suddenly welled up, filled with a mix of hurt and sadness. He turned away forlornly and lowered his head. Chu Yao saw a beautiful and captivating woman standing beside Fu Wenxuan, smiling at him. That smile sent a tremor through Chu Yao. He already had someone else by his side… Chu Yao suppressed the tears welling up in her eyes and turned, returning dejectedly to her parents. Fu Wenxuan gazed at her retreating back, his deep eyes hiding an imperceptible emotion, mingled with an unspeakable affection. Watching her leave in distress, Fu Wenxuan’s heart clenched. He forcefully suppressed the urge to chase after her, his body tensed. *Fu Wenxuan, you’ve already decided to give her up, haven’t you?*
Fu Wenwen had long noticed Chu Yao in the crowd and knew she had misunderstood her relationship with her brother. Her heartbroken, self-sacrificing demeanor was enough to make anyone’s heart ache. Seeing Fu Wenxuan’s dazed look as he watched her leave, Fu Wenwen would never believe he didn’t care about Chu Yao. These two should be in a melodramatic short film, loving each other but unable to be together due to various reasons. Now, with the Lu family as a backer, he was pretending not to love her anymore. *She was tired of it all.*
“Brother, it seems like Sister-in-law misunderstood my identity?” Fu Wenwen said deliberately.
“…” Fu Wenxuan’s face stiffened as he glanced at Fu Wenwen, but he did not correct Fu Wenwen’s calling Chu Yao ‘Sister-in-law.’
“Her eyes seemed red just now, looking so sad and desperate. Aren’t you going to comfort her?” Fu Wenwen added. Fu Wenxuan clenched his fist. Seeing Fu Wenxuan still holding back, Fu Wenwen shrugged and sat down beside Old Master Lu. Old Master Lu patted Fu Wenwen’s hand and whispered something in her ear. Fu Wenwen’s eyes lit up, and she stood up and walked out. “Grandpa, this tea isn’t good. I’ll go brew you a pot of fine tea.”
Fu Wenwen wandered around, ending up not far from Chu Yao. As soon as Zhao Sisi saw Fu Wenwen, she immediately walked over. “Are you Fu Wenxuan’s new lover?” Zhao Sisi asked rudely. “Don’t you know Fu Wenxuan already has Yao Yao? You can’t break them up!”
“Who?” Fu Wenwen pretended not to know, blinking her eyes innocently. Chu Yao quickly walked over and pulled Zhao Sisi back, not wanting her to make things difficult for Fu Wenwen. Fu Wenwen looked at Chu Yao. “Do you like Fu Wenxuan?” Chu Yao was stunned. Not only is she beautiful, but her voice is also so pleasant. Chu Yao shook her head sadly. “Yao Yao, you and Fu Wenxuan were together first!” Zhao Sisi grumbled, glancing at Fu Wenwen, feeling resentful. Chu Yao had such a gentle personality, and Fu Wenxuan’s new lover looked beautiful and elegant. How could she make her back down, or not interfere with their relationship?
“Wenwen, what are you doing here?” Chu Yao and Zhao Sisi watched as a hand suddenly hooked around Fu Wenwen’s slender waist. Not only that, but the man dared to plant a kiss on her cheek. “How could you do that…” Zhao Sisi pointed at Fu Wenwen in shock, unable to believe she dared to be so bold. “Why are you here?” Fu Wenwen touched Lu Chengsen’s shoulder and smiled. “Seeing you came over, I came over,” Lu Chengsen explained with a light chuckle. Where his wife was, his gaze naturally followed; it was a primal instinct. Chu Yao looked at Fu Wenwen, signing with her fingers. “Weren’t you with Fu Wenxuan? How could you do this…” Zhao Sisi translated for Chu Yao, looking at Fu Wenwen and demanding an explanation. “What are you doing with my brother?” Lu Chengsen asked Fu Wenwen, hearing Zhao Sisi’s words. “This is my brother’s sweetheart. She thought I was his new girlfriend and is jealous!” Fu Wenwen whispered in Lu Chengsen’s ear. But her voice was not lowered at all, and Chu Yao and Zhao Sisi heard her clearly.