Chapter 114: A Crooked Upper Beam Makes the Lower Beam Askew

Xi Xi, who was watching from the side, was startled and stood up nervously.

"Yao Yao, don't worry; Mommy will never leave without saying goodbye again," Lu Xiwán gently patted Yao Yao's back, comforting the cat‑like sensitive Yao Yao.

The whole scene landed in Fu Sijue's eyes.

He had seen Yao Yao's change with his own eyes, so his resolve to keep Xi Wan grew even stronger.

Perhaps only Xi Wan can cure Yao Yao's mental ailment.

Lu Xiwán worked until midnight to coax the two children to sleep, then dragged her weary body upstairs.

Had she known it would turn out like this, she would never have chosen to leave the Fu Family.

Instead, it affected Yao Yao's mood.

When she reached the Study doorway, Lu Xiwán heard the voice inside with crystal clarity.

"The Fu Clan doesn't need people who only stir up trouble; inform the Human Resources Department and have them fire the person,"

Fu Sijue stood with his back to the doorway, his voice as cold as ice shards.

"No matter whose relative it is, eliminate them outright…"

"People without talent or virtue can still join the Fu Clan; that's already a problem, so dismiss his uncle as well."

Lu Xiwán heard those two sentences, felt her heart skip a beat, steadied her breath, and silently walked away.

She slept through until noon the next day.

The moment she opened her eyes, Lu Xiwán saw Yao Yao standing at the foot of the bed; she rubbed her eyes in disbelief, confirmed she wasn't mistaken, and smiled helplessly.

"Yao Yao, is there something you want to tell me?"

Yao Yao nodded seriously and said, "Sweet‑and‑sour spare ribs."

The child has a good memory; hasn't forgotten to come up and urge her.

Lu Xiwán got up from the bed, half laughing, half crying, finished washing up, and hurried into the kitchen.

One must not be careless when keeping a promise to a child.

Thus, when Zhong Yun arrived at the Fu Family, this was the scene he saw:

Lu Xiwán wore a bright red apron, bustling about the kitchen, with a few scallion bits on her face.

He surveyed Lu Xiwán for a while, feeling a surge of indignation.

What kind of mind‑clouding soup did Fu Sijue give her?

No matter what she says, she refuses to leave the Fu Family.

"Uncle Zhong Yun! Why did you come?"

Xi Xi came down the stairs, saw Zhong Yun standing at the kitchen doorway, and ran straight over.

Zhong Yun, who had been standing at the doorway, suddenly came to his senses.

Only then did he realize he was at the Fu Family, and Lu Xiwán was busy in the Fu Family kitchen.

She presented herself as the perfect wife and good mother.

"Weren't you already gone from the Fu Family? Why come back, so reluctant to let go?"

"Senior Brother, could you pass me a plate?"

When Lu Xiwán gave orders, she was very efficient, completely ignoring Zhong Yun's face, black as a pot bottom.

"Didn't you hear what I said?"

Had I known it would be like this, Zhong Yun wouldn't help Lu Xiwán no matter what he says.

Lu Xiwán wiped her hands and shook her head at Zhong Yun.

"I heard you, but I don't know how to answer you."

"Since Senior Brother wants to know so much, I'll tell you, but please don't get angry."

Lu Xiwán's way of holding back naturally made Zhong Yun angry, but to learn the truth he still patiently kept insisting.

"I have indeed made up my mind to leave the Fu Family."