Chapter 136: Almost Became Her Aunt

Thanks to Fu Sijue, Lu Xiwán, still half‑asleep, was forced to gulp a glass of milk.

Uncle Chen watched the whole scene from outside the door, even when he went to deliver fruit to Fu Mingcheng his face wore a smile.

"When the young master talks to Miss Xi, it's as if he's coaxing a child, and he even argues with the nanny."

Fu Mingcheng's face displayed a faint, untraceable smile, but when he noticed the Steward's half‑smile, he promptly suppressed it.

"That brat never has a moment that's easy on people! He's been the same since childhood; when have I ever spoken and he listened?"

Uncle Chen smiled, handed Fu Mingcheng an apple, and said, "So tonight he'll finally listen to you?"

Fu Mingcheng let out a cold snort, neither confirming nor denying.

The milk seemed to have a hypnotic effect; after drinking it, Lu Xiwán slept soundly until the bright morning.

In the early morning of the next day, she instinctively tried to get up, but accidentally twisted her ankle, the pain nearly made her jump.

However, it no longer looked as terrifying as last night, and Lu Xiwán tried to move a bit.

Walking while holding onto the wall should be fine now.

The phone placed on the bedside table suddenly rang.

It was a message from Ji You.

Ji You: The bug you fixed for us last time worked quite well; now the investors want to meet you, and we might as well discuss future cooperation.

Lu Xiwán replied to Ji You without a second thought.

Lu Xiwán: It's nothing serious; I won't get involved in your project. I have a lot going on here and might be too busy.

She carefully stepped down from the bed, hopping forward as she walked.

Just as she reached the doorway, she happened to run into Fu Sijue.

"The doctor said you shouldn't move around casually," Fu Sijue seized the Lu Xiwán who was about to collapse.

Lu Xiwán, seizing his hand, continued to hop forward naturally, saying, "Keeping me confined to the bed is worse than just amputating me; help me get downstairs first."

After last night, Lu Xiwán was no longer as restrained in front of Fu Sijue and readily accepted his help.

Fu Mingcheng had gotten up early and was sitting on the sofa downstairs.

Fu Sijue escorted Lu Xiwán downstairs and then went to work, leaving only the two of them facing each other in the Living Room.

"A Jue rarely treats a single person so well," Fu Mingcheng said sincerely.

Fu Sijue's interpersonal relationships are very simple; even his activity pattern is just a straight line between two points.

He is always surrounded by the same few people, and Lu Xiwán's appearance has changed him a lot.

Lu Xiwán gave a faint smile, "President Fu is kind to me because I'm useful to him. My injury has almost healed; I came today to bid you farewell."

She also doesn't want to keep being a nuisance here.

"You stay with A Jue, yet you don't let him do anything for you, not even accept his kindness; what exactly are you after?"

Fu Mingcheng examined Lu Xiwán seriously, as if trying to dig deeper secrets from her.

"I can get what I want without relying on anyone; President Fu can't help me."

Lu Xiwán only wants to rely on herself.

"You're very clever."

"Grandpa Fu has praised me excessively; actually, there are some things I've pondered for a long time, and I still think you should know them."

At least Fu Mingcheng shouldn't be kept in the dark.

Fu Mingcheng's expression softened considerably, and he gave a slight nod, indicating Lu Xiwán to continue.

"When anyone is forced into desperation, they will make many unavoidable choices. From a psychological standpoint, this is a sign of excessive pressure."

Although no sign of such pressure can be seen on Fu Sijue.