Chapter 22: with translation of chapter title

Yi Ruan walked over to Wei Nanxing and sat down; she had just fanned Gu Yunzhen's hand, which rested on her shoulder.

She was so startled she almost spat out the cocktail in her mouth.

"Where is Qiwei?" Yi Ruan asked softly.

Fu Wan and Wei Jiangyu were playing a drinking game, didn't hear what she said; the farthest seated Huo Zongting raised his head, looked at her and said, "I went to pick up Xiaocao and them."

Originally they sent a servant to pick them up, but Shen Guanming threw a young master's tantrum, saying, "If your young master doesn't come, I won't go in." No choice, Fu Qiwei had to go himself.

She nodded, rested her head on Wei Nanxing's shoulder, slightly lifted her gaze and saw Wei Nanxing's ears turning red.

"Oh, are you shy?"

Wei Nanxing bit the straw, didn't dare meet her eyes, stared ahead, and stammered, "Sis... sister-in-law, you... does your hand hurt?"

Yi Ruan closed her eyes, leaned on her shoulder, and said in a light voice, "No."

In her previous life, although she was born a miss from a wealthy family, who doesn't have a reckless youth? Starting at fourteen or fifteen she hung out at nightclubs, relying on family money, got into fights and caused trouble, until she turned eighteen and became an adult, she only then began to walk the path of a socialite.

She had worked as a professional enforcer at an underground boxing ring for two years.

Why is she so fierce?

Because the Yi family is a deep-rooted century-old brand; if her brother Yi Shen encounters anything, as his sister she must always step up. From elementary she studied martial arts; after three she added piano and design; at ten, besides martial arts, piano, design she also learned flower arranging, tea tasting, jewelry appraisal; at thirteen she began reading financial news and engaging in business.

All this is just what she, as the heir-in-training, has learned; her brother has to learn even more.

Thinking of this, she felt that if she ever had a daughter, she must make her learn more than she did, and learn it more precisely, so she could be the most elegant princess among all young ladies of wealthy families.

Gu Yunzhen was slapped by Yi Ruan; his heart burned with anger, yet he kept a calm facade—the calmer he appeared, the angrier he felt.

On the way he met Fu Qiwei.

He was supporting Xiaocao; Xiaocao was also pregnant for the first time, only one month along, and feared something might happen to the baby in her belly.

Gu Yunzhen looked at his careful expression, a cold smile curling his lips, his brows and eyes full of mocking disdain: "I never thought you'd be here, being all lovey-dovey with another woman."

Fu Qiwei had no intention of engaging him; it would be a waste of breath.

But Xiaocao had an explosive temper: "Hey you little brat, what nonsense are you spouting?"

She didn't care that the other party was some gangster prince; she didn't even know him.

He looked at her belly and smiled, "You think just because you're pregnant you can rise to become a phoenix?"

Fu Qiwei raised a hand to block, coldly said, "Gu Yunzhen, you've come to the Fu family's birthday celebration—I welcome you; if you leave, I won't stop you—but watch your speech and accumulate virtue."

"Tsk..." he gave Xiaocao a cold glance and brushed past them.

Xiaocao rolled her eyes and muttered discontentedly, "I'm the one who'll fly up the branches and turn into a phoenix, while he's just an alkaline milky-white body."

Hearing that, he calmly said, "As I said, Xiaocao, you should watch your speech and give the baby in your belly some verbal virtue."

Xiaocao gave a gentle smile, rubbed her belly, and said, "Yeah, I should accumulate some virtue for the little one."

Behind them, Shen Guanming, holding the birthday gift, walked and said, "Fu Qiwei, Fu Qiwei! Don't you have a wife?"

【Looked】 aggrieved, he trailed behind, "Why are you dragging my wife along?"

He thought of Yi Ruan, wondering if he and she would someday have their own little treasure.

But Ruanruan is still just a child.

Xiaocao looked at his gentle face and asked, "Are you thinking about you and Ruanruan?"

"Mm."

"Don't worry, your relationship is so good, you'll definitely have a child."

"Then I'll borrow your auspicious words as a soon-to-be mother."

Actually, he and Yi Ruan always took precautions when they were together; she didn't want it, and he didn't want to press her about it.

"I really envy Ruanruan—her eyes are full of the starlight you've spoiled her with, unlike me and Shen Guanming." Thinking this, she sighed.

Shen Guanming likes Xiaocao—everyone in Runan City knows—but the Shen parents' disapproval of Xiaocao is hardly known.

Behind them, Shen Guanming caught up, hearing Xiaocao's words, he gave a roguish smile: "What are you talking about? As long as it's what you say, even if it's wrong, I'll follow and indulge you."

But he truly loves Xiaocao, and Xiaocao hasn't let him down: "Yes, yes, you treat me the best."

Finally they arrived at Yan Yun Hall and found them sitting in the corner.

From afar, Fu Qiwei didn't know what Wei Nanxing and Ruanruan were looking at, but he saw Yi Ruan's face bearing a smile.

"Wow, this young guy is so handsome!" Wei Nanxing excitedly told Yi Ruan; Yi Ruan's eyes lit up, she pointed at the screen and whispered with a laugh into Wei Nanxing's ear, "Tsk tsk tsk, what a figure—if you don't maintain it, all that money would be wasted."

Fu Wan curiously looked over, "What are you two whispering about?"

Yi Ruan smiled, eyes narrowed, didn't answer; Wei Nanxing shyly snuggled into her embrace, "Sister-in-law, Wanwan finally remembered we exist."

"Being pregnant is different, coming this late and still having Qiwei personally pick you up." Wei Jiangyu specially ordered a cup of hot milk, and Huo Zongting hurriedly gave up his seat for her.

Fu Qiwei helped her sit down; Xiaocao touched her flat belly and affectedly said, "Oh dear, why is little Yu so thoughtful today—could he be plotting to harm the palace?"

Taking the milk, she raised an orchid finger and pointed at Huo Zongting, saying, "Young Zongting is quite well-behaved; the three sisters, beautiful as flowers and jade, are becoming ever more refined."

Wei Nanxing couldn't bear her tone, feigning disgust, he said, "Sister Xiaocao, if you keep this up I'll throw up."

Yi Ruan idly stroked Wei Nanxing's short hair.

Fu Qiwei sat down beside her; she stuck out her tongue at Wei Nanxing, then immediately sat next to him, leaning into his embrace, asking, "Why were you gone so long?"

He noticed she had changed clothes and asked softly, "Why did you change clothes?"

She glanced at Huo Zongting, who was arguing with Wei Jiangyu, and said, "I'll tell you later when we get back."

Wei Jiangyu clapped his hands and suggested, "How about we go play a round of mahjong?"

Wei Nanxing checked the time and said, "That wouldn't be good—it's almost nine; Grandfather Fu will be coming out soon."

Fu Qiwei pinched Yi Ruan's fingers and said, "After eight o'clock, grandfather won't announce anything important."

No sooner had he spoken than an old yet powerful voice sounded, and people began walking toward the center of the hall.

"Today is my old man's 75th birthday, and I've received the gifts you sent him—I'm truly grateful you could take time from your busy schedules to see my old man. Today, the Fu family enjoys double blessings."

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