Chapter 89: Hehe, I Guide Myself

Lu Xiwán has a fear of heights; even a slight elevation makes her tremble, and Fu Sijue knows this.

Lu Xiwán suddenly develops a strong desire to win.

"Nonsense, how could I be scared!" she says, glancing at the coaster riders and swallowing.

She thinks… maybe she isn't really scared either.

"I knew Mommy's really amazing!" Xi Xi lifts her chin, shoulders back, and leads them to the entrance.

Listening to the whistling wind as the car stops, Lu Xiwán already begins to feel fear.

She wonders if vomiting on the way down would be shameful too? Lu Xiwán's calves start shaking.

"If you can't, then forget it." Fu Sijue pretends to steady Lu Xiwán, feeling her trembling hand.

Lu Xiwán pulls Fu Sijue's hand away, "Who says I can't!"

Once seated there's no chance to regret, and Lu Xiwán curls up in fear.

At the highest point, Lu Xiwán lets out a sudden cry and instinctively leans back.

The cold hand blown by the wind is suddenly grasped; Lu Xiwán feels the other's warm palm and fear vanishes instantly.

"I'm here, don't be afraid." Lu Xiwán doesn't hear a voice, she only sees Fu Sijue's lips.

Even so, Lu Xiwán's steps remain light as she descends, her whole body collapsing onto Fu Sijue's arm.

For a person with acrophobia, this is no less than watching a horror film.

"Mommy, are you okay?" Xi Xi carefully hands Lu Xiwán a bottle of water.

Lu Xiwán forces a faint smile, lacking the strength to speak, merely paling her lips and shaking her head.

Fu Sijue grows even more suspicious; Xi Wan resembles Lu Xiwán in every way.

Even their fear of heights is excessively similar.

After a brief pause, they continue forward.

Having learned from the previous incident, Xi Xi doesn't dare claim she wants a thrilling ride, and instead rides the carousel several times.

Yao Yao stands beside Fu Sijue, watching the two on the carousel.

"Daddy, I'm happy today," Yao Yao says with a satisfied smile; he hasn't been this happy in a long time.

Fu Sijue looks down at Fu Yao, "From now on I'll bring you here often."

Yao Yao carefully holds Fu Sijue's hand, tilting his head up seriously to meet his gaze.

"It's not because we came to the amusement park; I'm happy because I'm with Daddy, Mommy, and little sister Xi Xi."

After his explanation, the two happen to get off the carousel.

Lu Xiwán recovers considerably, radiant as she walks ahead with Xi Xi.

Until sunset, Xi Xi keeps playing and doesn't want to leave; finally, Lu Xiwán repeatedly promises to come again before coaxing her out.

"Ah, I forgot to buy you a birthday cake today," Lu Xiwán says, patting her head in the car as she suddenly remembers.

Xi Xi waves off nonchalantly, "Even without cake I'm happy today!"

Yao Yao nods in agreement, while Xi Xi leans on her shoulder, drowsily sleepy from exhaustion.

"Then tonight I'll serve you a bowl of Longevity Noodles, so you can taste my cooking."

At the mention, Xi Xi instantly perks up, eyes wide, sitting up at once.

"Mommy, spare me!"

Xi Xi's tearless, pleading look made Fu Sijue laugh, and he gave a thoughtful glance at Lu Xiwán.

"Mommy, your cooking is the worst I've ever eaten! No contest!"

Xi Xi vehemently objects.

Lu Xiwán doesn't take her suggestion; after arriving home, she cooks each of them a bowl of noodles.

Xi Xi grimaces as she takes a bite, surprised to find it isn't that terrible.

"Longevity Noodles are my specialty…" Lu Xiwán trails off mid‑sentence.

She feels Fu Sijue's gaze and realizes what she has said.

She suddenly has an ominous premonition, yet forces herself to finish speaking.

Fu Sijue eats the noodles quietly, and after finishing, calmly goes upstairs.

Lu Xiwán, however, does not feel relieved.

Fu Sijue's outward demeanor is as calm as water, but inside a storm has already risen.

He dials Shen Shu's number without hesitation.

"Notify Yunsheng Studio now, invite their company's Wan to the Fu Clan Exchange Learning; for the upcoming collaboration we're willing to give up five percent of the profit."

Fu Sijue struggles to suppress his excitement, yet his voice still trembles uncontrollably.

Shen Shu is stunned by the call late at night, not knowing how to reply.

"Do as I say, disregard profit, we must recruit people."

Because of Fu Sijue's decision, tonight is destined to be sleepless.

Lu Xiwán soon receives news from Luozhou, and Wang Yuan's message arrives shortly after.

"The Fu Clan's terms are steep; if we don't agree soon, it'll be impossible," Luozhou says.

When the cooperation invitation arrived, he kept double‑checking, and indeed the Fu Clan is willing to take this loss‑making deal.

Wang Yuan is incredulous, urgently asking Lu Xiwán over the phone.

Lu Xiwán wears a worried expression, not knowing what to do.

"I think my work is already busy, so maybe I shouldn't go to the Fu Clan for learning for now…" Lu Xiwán says gently, discussing with Fu Sijue.

Fu Sijue lifts his eyelid, "It's already arranged, can't change it; you have Yao Yao as a patient now, it's not urgent at this moment."

Lu Xiwán spins around like an ant on a hot pan.

"I think my ability is still not enough."

Fu Sijue, without even thinking, rejected it with that excuse, "It's not professional anyway, just treat it as a pastime."

The opportunity that others dream of is dismissed by Fu Sijue as so worthless.

Lu Xiwán's face twisted into a bitter gourd; she now has nowhere to cry.

I specially found this year's Huacai Fashion Week champion to mentor you; it's fine if you can't master it.

Lu Xiwán gave a faint chuckle.

I guide myself… she can only say that Fu Sijue is happy, and that's enough.