Chapter 126: The Hypnosis May Have Failed

"Young master, from childhood to now, has always been under your control."

"Even the then Miss Lu…"

Mentioning Lu Xiwán, the scene fell into silence for a moment.

A rare hint of regret also appeared on Fu Mingcheng's face.

The Lu Family and the Fu Family have been long‑time acquaintances; Lu Xiwán and A Jue grew up together and later studied abroad together.

The little girl is pretty and has a bright, kind personality.

Most importantly, her whole heart is devoted to Fu Sijue.

At that time, Fu Sijue was also very attentive to her.

Fu Mingcheng thought she was the most suitable person to become the future young lady of the Fu Family.

Thus, after the Lu couple passed away, he took the initiative and arranged for Fu Sijue to marry the sole remaining Miss of the Lu Family.

After the two families' Marriage Alliance, Fu Sijue smoothly took over the Lu Family's assets.

At that time, the Fu Family had not yet attained its current status in Haicheng; Fu Sijue spent each day at the company stabilizing the two families' enterprises, leaving no time to return home.

Later, rumors spread that the Gu Family's miss had an affair with A Jue, even producing a child.

Fu Mingcheng, upon learning the news, was so angry that he fell into a coma that night and was admitted to the hospital.

When he woke up again, news of Lu Xiwán's disappearance had already spread.

That disappearance lasted five years…

Fu Mingcheng recalled those days, his eyes slightly reddened; he felt guilty toward the little daughter of this long‑time allied family.

Had he not acted unilaterally, forcing the two into a marriage alliance, perhaps she and Fu Sijue could have naturally come together, perhaps she would already have had several children with Fu Sijue now.

"The Lu Family's girl… what a pity!"

Fu Mingcheng let out a long sigh, his murky eyes glimmering with tears.

Hearing that, the Steward also let out a light sigh, glanced toward the direction Xi Wan left, and, whether intentionally or not, muttered, "Come to think of it, Miss Xi really resembles the young lady."

"Even their little gestures are almost identical."

…

At this moment, Lu Xiwán, whom the two old men nostalgically recalled, had already returned to the Fu Family Villa.

"Mommy! You finally came back!"

The moment she entered, Lu Xiwán was embraced wholeheartedly by Xi Xi.

She blinked slightly, then asked softly, "Why haven't you gone to kindergarten yet?"

"Didn't we say Uncle Zhong Yun would take you to class?"

"Mommy…" Xi Xi pursed her little mouth, her big eyes blinking a few times before tears welled up, "Brother Yao Yao has to see the doctor today!"

"If I'm not at home to accompany him, what will he do when he's scared?"

That excuse was unconvincing.

Lu Xiwán's expression darkened, "How could Brother Yao Yao be scared?"

"Isn't it that you yourself don't want to go to school, so you used Brother Yao Yao as an excuse?"

"Xi Xi, Mommy told you that children shouldn't lie, right?"

Her tone was overly stern; Xi Xi listened, pursed her little mouth and took two steps back.

Wuwu! Mommy is so scary!

A steady footstep sounded from behind.

Xi Xi's eyes lit up, she spun around and ran backward, clutching Zhong Yun's thigh, pouting, "Uncle Zhong Yun, Mommy scolded me again!"

"I stayed at home just to accompany Brother Yao Yao to the doctor!"

"Mommy doesn't believe me…"

What a good baby she is!

Now she's not only trying every way to sell Mommy, but also learned to call for reinforcements?

Lu Xiwán looked at Xi Xi's pitiful expression, then at Zhong Yun's slightly reproachful gaze, and felt speechless.

"Senior Brother, your indulgence will spoil her."

Zhong Yun smiled nonchalantly, "Xi Xi is also worried about Yao Yao's condition."

"Besides, Xi Xi already knows what kindergarten teaches; missing one day won't affect anything."