Chapter 403: He Has a Partner, What Should I Do?

In the Fu family compound, the lights in the downstairs living room were already out, yet the telephone rang.

The Fu elder living on the first floor had a light sleep; just as he was drifting off, the ringing startled him awake.

Thinking that a call at such a late hour must be urgent, he got up to answer: "Hello, who is this?"

"Grandpa Fu, this is Shufang from the Qi family. Did I disturb you by calling so late?"

"You little girl, why must you speak of this now? I had just started to doze off, and your call has scared the sleep right out of me."

The two families were already close, so the elder spoke plainly: "Speak, what is it that you are calling about at this hour?"

"Grandpa Fu, I am looking for Auntie Peilin."

"If it isn't important, call again tomorrow; at this hour, your Auntie Peilin is likely already asleep."

As an old man, it was inappropriate for him to go upstairs to wake someone in the dead of night, especially since the second son was on duty and not at home tonight.

"Grandpa Fu, I barely found time to make this call; please help me call her."

Just as the Fu elder was about to scold, he heard his eldest daughter-in-law's voice: "Dad, who is calling so late?"

"Oh, perfect, it's for you; come quickly and take the call."

After handing over the phone, he returned to his room.

The Fu eldest uncle's wife took the phone and asked, "Who is it?"

The voice on the line replied, "Auntie Peilin, it's Shufang."

"Why are you calling so late?"

"Auntie, I heard that Brother Fu Yan Cheng has found a partner; is this true or false?"

"Shufang, he indeed has a partner, and he has already gone to propose; I only just found out and was thinking of telling you when you return this weekend."

"Auntie, how did he suddenly find a partner? Didn't you mention me to him?"

"I did, but it was too late; he already has a partner."

"But I have liked him for so long; there must be an order of arrival and departure. If he has a partner, what should I do?"

Hearing this, Pan Peilin cursed inwardly: What should you do? How would I know? Where is your brain?

But since they lived in the same compound, she could only gently advise: "There are many in our compound better than him; your conditions are so good, you will surely find someone several times better. Auntie will keep an eye out for you later."

"Auntie, that is not what I mean. I like Brother Fu Yan Cheng; please think of a way for me, I beg you."

Pan Peilin did not want to refuse help, but since the matter was already settled on their side, as a mother-in-law, her reach could not extend that far; if it were not for wanting the Qi family to arrange Huicheng for their little daughter, she would not have wanted to get involved in this at all.

She knew her sister-in-law's character best; if she interfered in the second branch's affairs, it would likely escalate all the way to the elder.

Pan Peilin felt very troubled: "It is not that Auntie won't help you; you know Fu Yan Cheng's character. Once he makes a decision, no one can change it unless he is willing himself."

This girl was single-minded; if she caused trouble one day, Pan Peilin would likely suffer the consequences too, so she truly dared not make casual promises to others.

Qi Shufang on the other end of the line also sensed the refusal and could only hastily hang up the phone.

She had liked him for so many years; she truly could not simply hand him over to someone else.

She also knew her actions were wrong, but until the very last moment, she would absolutely not give up.

Having made up her mind, she immediately dialed another number: "Help me investigate a person."

After hearing whatever was said on the other end, Qi Shufang gritted her teeth and said, "I know this; not a single cent of money will be shorted to you, rest assured."

(End of this chapter)