Chapter 78: Seeing Gu Qingmeng Again

Watching Lu Xiwán get into the car and leave, Fu Sijue's doubt gradually fermented.

He simply dialed Shen Shu's phone.

"Check Xi Wan and Wan separately; what connection do they have?"

Fu Sijue's voice still carried a hint of urgency, and a bold idea gradually took shape in his mind.

He was eager to verify the conjecture in his heart.

In less than ten minutes, Shen Shu's call came back.

"There's no useful information on Wan's side; only some design drafts from when she participated in competitions abroad. She is very low-key and has never shown her face."

And there is no intersection with Xi Wan.

Fu Sijue did not give up because of that.

Wan's identity is a mystery, Xi Wan is too spotless, and the similarities between the two are too many…

"President Fu, did you discover something?" Shen Shu, having heard no voice for a while, asked on the other end of the phone.

Fu Sijue did not answer directly, "Have the Marketing Department liaise with Yunsheng Studio and negotiate the cooperation details."

Shen Shu was in a bind, "Our apparel subsidiary doesn't need outsourcing for now, especially with Director Xie involved…"

Hiring a new-generation studio like Yunsheng would risk the Fu Clan's reputation.

Fu Sijue paused for a few seconds.

"I don't care how the Marketing Department negotiates; whatever the cost, we must recruit Wan into the Fu Clan."

Shen Shu, helpless, could only agree, hung up, and went back to work.

Fu Sijue sat in the car, deep in thought for a long time.

Wan's appearance might be a very good opportunity for him.

It can be known after Wanwan tries it once.

When Fu Sijue returned home, Yao Yao and Xi Xi had already finished school.

Seeing him return, Yao Yao unusually approached on his own, but remained silent for a while.

Fu Sijue crouched down and met Yao Yao's gaze, "What's wrong?"

Fu Sijue deliberately lowered his voice, restraining the cold aura around him.

Yao Yao extended his hand, holding a beautifully packaged fruit candy in his small palm.

Yao Yao, embarrassed, fidgeted a moment, and whispered an explanation under Xi Xi's encouraging gaze.

"The teacher gave it to me; this candy is delicious, and I also… want Daddy to eat it."

Though his voice was soft, it struck Fu Sijue like a blow, leaving him unable to calm for a long time.

It was Yao Yao's first time actively approaching him, voluntarily sharing something he thought was good.

"Uncle, catch it quickly!" Lu Xixi, watching from the side, grew anxious.

Fu Sijue scooped up Yao Yao, "Thank you."

Lu Xiwán, being considerate, pulled Xi Xi away, giving Fu Sijue and Fu Yao the space.

When they returned, the two's relationship was noticeably closer, and Lu Xiwán smiled with satisfaction.

"According to our channel's report, today, based on the Haicheng City Public Security Bureau announcement, suspect Gu Qingmeng has been arrested for intentional homicide, sentenced to death, and stripped of political rights for life…"

The female host's voice on the TV rang clearly, and the spoon in Yao Yao's hand clanged and fell to the floor.

He didn't turn around, facing Lu Xiwán.

"Is it my mother?"

After asking that, before Lu Xiwán could answer, Yao Yao suddenly fell backward, but Fu Sijue reacted quickly and caught him.

Yao Yao stared blankly at the ceiling, sitting on the sofa motionless.

"My mother killed someone."

His cold voice struck Lu Xiwán's heart hard, bringing a dull ache.

"This isn't your fault," Lu Xiwán gently stroked Yao Yao's head.

He is only four years old, yet has endured so much pain not fitting his age.

"I want to go see her."

Fu Sijue bluntly refused, his brows furrowed as he looked at Fu Yao, "You cannot go see her."

Having such a mother is already an unfortunate fate for Yao Yao.

Fu Sijue would never allow Gu Qingmeng another chance to harm Yao Yao.

Yao Yao's expression was indifferent as he looked at Fu Sijue, "Daddy, I want to go see her."

Lu Xiwán, however, felt deep sympathy for Yao Yao at that moment.

He sensed no maternal kindness from Gu Qingmeng, his biological mother.

The final meeting was probably his last lingering attachment as a child.

Fu Sijue eventually agreed to Yao Yao's request and submitted an application to the Police Station that day.

Gu Qingmeng seemed exhausted from resistance; when Lu Xiwán and the others saw her, she looked completely listless.

"What are you doing here?" Gu Qingmeng sneered, her poisonous gaze like a knife fixed on Lu Xiwán.