Chapter 171: On Being Repeatedly Recognized

Fu Sijue stared at Fu Mingcheng as if he had seen a ghost.

"We haven't reached that step yet!"

Lu Xiwán was the junior whom Fu Mingcheng rarely liked; otherwise he wouldn't have arranged for her to marry Fu Sijue back then.

So over the years, every time he thought of this, Fu Mingcheng had to clutch his wrist and sigh for a long time.

If back then he hadn't blindly promised Lu Xiwán to Fu Sijue, perhaps none of the later troubles would have arisen.

"Look at how many people are waiting around Wanwan; you brat, do you have to see Wanwan married to someone else before you feel happy!"

Fu Mingcheng saw it with his own eyes; although he didn't know what was up with Gu Qingmeng, Fu Sijue's feelings for Lu Xiwán were indeed genuine.

Otherwise he wouldn't be going to such lengths now to help him pursue someone.

"I can't help you any more; the matter has come this far, how far you can strive now depends on your own fate!"

Although Fu Mingcheng said he didn't like Fu Sijue, every action he took was for Fu Sijue's benefit.

Fu Sijue understood this perfectly, gave a quick assent and left.

"Old Chen, would you say that what I'm doing now is not good for Wanwan, that child?"

Fu Mingcheng sighed; he feared that this time he might also make the wrong choice and harm the child.

"You stir the waters, but in the end the right to choose remains in Miss Lu's hands; Miss Lu is smart and can discern for herself."

Uncle Chen, seeing through everything from the side, answered rationally.

"Fate plays tricks on people..."

Fu Sijue went straight back to Hengshan Gongguan, and Lu Xiwán, as always, took the child home.

Seeing Fu Sijue return early, she was no longer surprised.

"Come with me to the old residence."

Lu Xiwán felt she was still too calm, too early.

Fu Sijue always gave her surprises when she least expected them.

Fearing that Lord Fu might get into trouble again, Lu Xiwán didn't refuse and simply followed him.

Seeing a whole spread of dishes on the table, Lu Xiwán was almost stunned.

Is this prepared to the level of a state banquet?

Looking at the others in the house, Lu Xiwán held her breath, fearing this might be another Hongmen Banquet.

"Xi Wan, you're here, sit down quickly; it's just time for a meal... Who told you to sit down! Hurry over and bring me my treasured wine!"

The last sentence was unmistakably Fu Sijue's harsh tone; his rapid change of expression left Lu Xiwán stunned again.

Lu Xixi naturally ran to Fu Mingcheng's side and sat down; the two children sat side by side, looking extremely happy.

Lu Xixi, sweet‑mouthed as always, said things that hit Fu Mingcheng's heart, making him laugh heartily.

"Xi Wan, do you have any plans lately, like traveling abroad or anything?"

Fu Mingcheng's sudden concern made Lu Xiwán feel extremely uneasy.

How could she dare to be so audacious?

"President Fu is quite good to me, Yao Yao is also well-behaved, and there's not much pressure at work."

Fu Mingcheng frowned.

That answer sounded as if he were merely coping with his superior's questioning.

"It's fine, don't force yourself. I see you've gotten thinner since the last time you came. If you want to go out and have fun, just go; I'll approve and reimburse you."

Fu Sijue's lavish temperament is probably learned from Fu Mingcheng; the grandfather and grandson share the same generosity.