Chapter 1933: Over?
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
“Uncle Chu left this morning and returned to Country B with Chu Juncheng.”
Ji Fengmian paused as he hugged the child.
Shen Fanxing frowned and asked, “You really don’t regret it?”
Lou Ruoyi, who was sitting on the sofa, stood up slowly.
She looked at Ji Fengmian worriedly.
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Ji Fengmian’s eyes flashed. He restrained all the emotions on his face and said calmly,
“There’s nothing to regret. What can regret change? Do I have to become a lunatic like him?”
Shen Fanxing pursed her lips and said, “I hope what you said is what you think. Compared to Uncle Chu, he’s being hurt by you. You’re hurting yourself. You’re no better than him.”
Ji Fengmian pursed his lips. “That’s true.”
Seeing how embarrassed she was, Shen Fanxing didn’t say anything else. She bent down and pinched a fiber in the baby carriage.
Puzzled, Lou Ruoyi looked at Ji Fengmian and Shen Fanxing.
Neither of them seemed to have any intention of continuing the topic.
She suddenly missed her husband.
After that, Ji Fengmian stayed in Grand View Manor.
There was no unnecessary reaction. They ate and slept normally. They teased the children every day and their smiles seemed to increase as the babies grew older.
She didn’t look like someone who had something on her mind.
Shen Fanxing was worried at first, but she got over it eventually.
Perhaps her mother’s wish to get rid of Uncle Chu was her sincere wish.
If separating was really what she wanted and made her happy, she would be happy to see it happen.
However, there was a knot in Shen Fanxing’s heart when Chu Boyang left without saying goodbye.
He had no father at all.
—
Three months later.
The living room was covered with a soft carpet and a sponge cushion.
The edges of the coffee table cabinet were tightly wrapped.
This was because the two little fellows, Little Sun and Little Moon, had already learned how to sit unsteadily. Occasionally, they could even climb a few times.
The crib was no longer their little world.
The floor was covered with toys. The two little fellows were energetic and exceptionally lively.
Lou Ruoyi and Ji Fengmian needed to pay more attention to them than before.
The existence of the babies was the joy of the entire Grand View Manor. It was lively every day and often made people laugh.
It was the same for Lou Ruoyi and Ji Fengmian.
However, Shen Fanxing could sense that Ji Fengmian’s temper was getting worse by the day.
Other than being better in front of the babies, she was like a time bomb. She didn’t know what to say to provoke her.
Shen Fanxing didn’t know the reason, so she wanted to ask.
She attributed this reaction to menopause.
It was rarely her turn to take care of the two babies. Sometimes, she would interfere in a few company matters and pay attention to news from Country B.
As the president of a country, Chu Juncheng’s appearance was not considered ordinary. However, there were news of policy changes and economic developments. Occasionally, news of him visiting a certain area could be seen.
There was no chance of finding out anything about Uncle Chu.
However, there was an interview with Chu Juncheng today, mainly to see his daily life.
Ji Fengmian and Lou Ruoyi brought the two children out to play while Shen Fanxing sat in the living room to watch the news.
She wondered if she would have the chance to meet her heartless father in this so-called daily life.
At eight in the morning, Chu Juncheng started to handle government affairs. A few higher-ups reported while the administrative secretary followed closely by the side to help organize the summary.
At ten o’clock, he would go to a developed area to inspect.
Lunch at the local ZF at twelve.
They returned to the presidential palace at two o’clock.
At 2:30 p.m., she began a phone interview with leaders from other countries.
It was rare for him to have a break at three-thirty, but he still had to go to the gym to work out.
Shen Fanxing felt bored.
When she heard Lou Ruoyi and Ji Fengmian talking outside, she got up and walked out.
The two little fellows were the happiest when they went out to play. Now that they were happy, they were unwilling to enter the house.
She went out to adjust their hats and asked casually, “What do you want to eat for lunch? I’ll get the servants to prepare it.”
Lou Ruoyi said that she would go to the kitchen personally later.
Ji Fengmian had been unwilling to enter the kitchen since he was young. He had never thought of cooking anything personally.
Even with her precious grandson in her arms, her expression wasn’t too good. “I don’t have much of an appetite. I’ll eat whatever I cook.”
Lou Ruoyi and Shen Fanxing exchanged glances. She wasn’t like this in the past. She had never wronged herself. How could she answer so casually?
However, Shen Fanxing still ordered two dishes that she liked.
When they returned to the house, the television was still flashing in the living room.
The television was showing Chu Juncheng exercising in the gym.
At first, the few of them didn’t pay much attention to it. Women rarely paid attention to these things, let alone now that their attention was on the two children.
The scene on the television was nothing more than a glance and a sound.
But at this moment, they heard the mention of the former president of Country B, Chu Boyang.
The few people who had just entered the house looked at the television screen.
On the screen, Chu Boyang was running on the treadmill. He looked exceptionally energetic.
Compared to three months ago, the difference was like heaven and earth.
Lou Ruoyi glanced at Shen Fanxing.
Shen Fanxing looked at Ji Fengmian.
Lou Ruoyi followed Shen Fanxing’s gaze and looked at Ji Fengmian.
Four pairs of eyes landed on her. Ji Fengmian retracted his gaze from the television screen and placed the disobedient Little Moon on the ground.
Little Moon sat on the mat, holding a rubber toy in her hand. She didn’t know how to play with it.
Lou Ruoyi also placed the small sun beside the small moon.
The two children could only sit for a while before lying on the mat.
Then, she stopped crying and struggled to turn over or crawl a few more times.
Ji Fengmian and Lou Ruoyi were often amused by their antics.
But this time, Ji Fengmian’s expression didn’t change.
On the television, Chu Boyan had already gotten off the treadmill. The camera turned to him.
Ji Fengmian stood up and glared at Shen Fanxing coldly.
Shen Fanxing picked up the remote control and turned off the television.
Without the sound of the television, the living room became much quieter.
“I’m not eating lunch.”
Ji Fengmian suddenly said.
Shen Fanxing frowned and was about to say something when Ji Fengmian walked upstairs.
“I’m meeting someone for lunch. You don’t have to prepare my share.”
Shen Fanxing followed behind her and asked, “Didn’t you say that you were going to cook something casual? I didn’t see anyone asking you out.”
“Do I have to let you know who I have an appointment with? Am I your mother or are you my mother?”
Shen Fanxing pursed her lips and said, “I’ll arrange for a chauffeur.”
This temper was really not to be trifled with.
Ji Fengmian had already changed his clothes.
It was late winter, but she was wearing a burgundy embroidered cheongsam, a necklace, earrings and even a bracelet.
This outfit was specially prepared for the new year because Lou Ruoyi had personally designed it for Ji Fengmian.
Who knew that she would suddenly choose to wear it today?
“In-law, who… are you going to meet? You’re dressed so formally…”
Lou Ruoyi asked carefully. This outfit looked beautiful on her. She was going out to meet the others.
Women were envious and jealous. If it was a man, he would definitely win her heart at a glance.
“Mr. Fu has been asking me out for a long time. It’s not appropriate to reject him today.”
Shen Fanxing was speechless.
Lou Ruoyi was speechless.
She had rejected him for three months, but she felt that it was inappropriate today?
Moreover, it felt awkward to hear these words from her.
With her personality, how could she know that what she did to others was inappropriate?
She was the happiest person in the world.
Did her words today upset her?
Shen Fanxing raised an eyebrow. Her mood had been unpredictable for the past few days, and her actions today were even more confusing.
If there was a reason for her behavior today, she could guess that it was because she had just seen the television and met someone. That was why she was acting so strangely.
But didn’t she ask him to leave back then?
Was it because she saw that the other party was doing better than she had imagined?
Then, she wanted to go out and have fun?
Then, what should she say about her sudden change in mood these few days?
“Are you…” Before Shen Fanxing could finish her sentence, Ji Fengmian glared at her.
Ji Fengmian seemed to understand what she was about to say. After giving her a murderous look, he walked to the door and put on his coat.
The driver had already parked the car at the entrance.
When he saw her, he hurriedly opened the car door.
After she sat down, the chauffeur closed the door and nodded at Shen Fanxing before getting into the car.
Shen Fanxing returned to the living room, where Little Sun and Little Moon were playing with a small pillow each.
Lou Ruoyi looked at her and said, “Don’t tell me your mother is going to find another man? But she doesn’t like that Mr. Fu. She rejected him for three months and just now, she said that she didn’t have any appetite. The next second, she said that she wanted to go on a date… Without any warning…”
She paused for a while and tilted her head in confusion. “Is she really going to date Mr. Fu?”
Shen Fanxing was speechless.
Lou Ruoyi asked doubtfully, “How is that possible? If she could be with another man, she would have done so long ago! How could it have dragged on until now?”
Shen Fanxing was speechless.
Lou Ruoyi tilted her head to the other side and said, “But we can’t be sure about fate. What if she really has fate with Mr. Fu? Good things come with many setbacks.”
Shen Fanxing was speechless.
Half an hour after Ji Fengmian left, Shen Fanxing received a call from the chauffeur.
She reported the address of Ji Fengmian’s restaurant. According to the driver’s description, it was indeed Mr Fu.
It was hard on Mr. Fu.
After being rejected for more than three months, she was considered extremely patient.
She seemed to have a good temper.
After coaxing the two children to take a nap, Shen Fanxing received a call from Bo Jinchuan.
“Are those two troublemakers asleep?”
Shen Fanxing didn’t know whether to laugh or cry at the way Bo Jinchuan addressed the two children.
However, the two little fellows had indeed made Bo Jinchuan suffer.
“Yes, what are you having for lunch?”
Bo Jinchuan pondered for a while before he leaned back in his chair. His gaze landed on the leather sofa in front of the office. “Yu Song will book it.”
Shen Fanxing frowned and asked, “Is there anything you want to eat?”
Bo Jinchuan’s well-defined fingers were on the phone as he scrolled. There was a hint of grievance in his low voice, but his lips were curled into a smile.
“Yes… Just fill your stomach.”
Shen Fanxing exhaled deeply and said, “Wait for me. I’ll bring you food.”
Bo Jinchuan’s smile widened, but he asked, “You’re willing to part with those two?”
“Once or twice should be fine. They’re very obedient.”
“… Thank you, Madam Bo.”
“Ah, I don’t think I can do it at noon today…”
Before Bo Jinchuan could rejoice, Shen Fanxing’s words froze the smile on his face.
“How?”
“Mother went out to have lunch with Mr Fu in the afternoon, leaving her alone. I’m afraid that she won’t be able to handle it alone if the babies wake up…”
Bo Jinchuan was speechless.
“Why don’t I get someone to send your lunch over?”
“No need, I’ll just eat something.”
Bo Jinchuan’s voice sounded stiff. It was obvious that he wasn’t in a good mood.
Shen Fanxing felt guilty, but Lou Ruoyi suddenly walked over.
“Go ahead. It’s fine. There are so many servants at home. How can you be too busy? Go out for the afternoon, lest he comes back and gets intimate with you in front of us.”
Shen Fanxing hesitated before making a decision.
“Alright, thank you.”
“Not at all.”
Bo Jinchuan heaved a sigh of relief.
But this mother-in-law was really a moving time bomb.
After ending the call with Shen Fanxing, Bo Jinchuan narrowed his eyes and pondered for a long time. Then, he picked up his phone and scrolled through his contacts.
Since it was a bomb, he could not let it explode at his house.
—
Seeing Mr. Fu whom she had rejected many times after three months, Ji Fengmian felt more confident.
No matter how she thought about it, she couldn’t respond to his persistence.
Mr. Fu ordered a few dishes, all of which Ji Fengmian had an impression of.
In fact, it was also because of Mr. Fu’s careful observation that Ji Fengmian didn’t eat much. The dishes he ordered back then tasted good and he only picked them up once or twice. However, judging from the dishes he ordered today, he must have paid attention last time.
She was meticulous and patient. She was a successful person with good looks and temperament. Her qualities were indeed top-notch.
Even if he was middle-aged, with his looks, temperament, and wealth, he could seduce many young ladies in their twenties.
However, he didn’t seem to like a young lady in her twenties.
In short, he was indeed a good person.
“You’re very beautiful today,” the man said with a faint smile.
Ji Fengmian took a sip of tea. “Thank you.”
“I’m surprised that you suddenly agreed to my invitation today.”
Ji Fengmian put down his teacup and looked at the refined man opposite him. “Sorry.”
Mr. Fu smiled faintly. “Why?”
“I’ve rejected you for more than three months, and I suddenly agreed to an appointment today. I’ve always done whatever I wanted, and most of the time… I can’t be bothered with others’ feelings. In fact, I’m sitting here now. Actually, an hour ago, I never thought of coming.”
Mr. Fu nodded and took a sip of tea.
“Can I take it that I’m being used?”
Ji Fengmian raised an eyebrow. “Probably.”
“So you have to apologize to me.”
“Yeah.”
Mr. Fu wasn’t unhappy. He picked up the teapot and refilled Ji Fengmian’s cup.
“You don’t have to feel burdened. You can use me to prove that I still have value.”
Ji Fengmian’s eyebrows twitched. “Mr. Fu…”
The man raised his hand and interrupted her. “I think you’re thinking too much. I admit that I have feelings for you, but that’s only limited to feelings. We’ve both lived for more than 40 years and have a ruler in our hearts. I don’t believe in love at first sight.”
I want to find a female companion now not because of romance, but because I want the two of us to live the rest of our lives comfortably while admiring each other. I have a good impression of you, but we haven’t even met for three hours. The good impression I have of you is just for show…
He paused and smiled helplessly. “You haven’t given me a chance to get to know you better.”
The man was straightforward. What did he mean by not believing in love at first sight? What did he mean by not planning to fall in love? What did he mean by having a good impression of her on the surface? These words even hit the nail on the head.
However, apart from heaving a sigh of relief, the guilt on her face had disappeared without a trace.
He was arrogant and ostentatious.
“What I lack the most is favorability. I know how to make others hate me the most. So you don’t have to waste your time on me.”
Seeing Ji Fengmian’s change, a smile appeared on Mr Fu’s face.
“If there’s no one else in your heart, I might really like you.”
Ji Fengmian frowned and his eyes darkened for a few seconds. “What do you mean by saying that you still have value and meaning to me?”
“I have decades to live. I can’t find a female companion, but I should be able to find a friend. As a friend, I should be happy that I’m useful to you.”
Ji Fengmian’s eyelids twitched. “I’ve never treated you as a friend. Besides, in order to make it easier for you to find a female companion in the future, it’s better for you to stay away from women.”
Mr Fu smiled lightly and took a sip of tea. He put down the teacup and looked up at Ji Fengmian.
“Who can abide by that person’s bottom line for someone whose future is unknown? For that ‘she’ who doesn’t even have a shadow, who doesn’t smoke, drink or have anything to do with any woman? Who knows if ‘she’ will be among those women? That’s a miss. But if ‘she’ doesn’t appear, won’t I miss too much in my life? Madam Ji, everyone doesn’t live for love. There has to be something else. That’s life. A pillar can’t support an entire house.”
Ji Fengmian frowned and pursed his lips tightly, as if he was thinking about something serious.
The waiter began to serve, interrupting her thoughts.
When the dishes were served, Ji Fengmian looked at the man opposite him with a faint smile.
“What you said makes a lot of sense. It’s logical and clear-cut. But I feel that the more logical and orderly it is, the more I feel that it’s a premeditated plan. Mr Fu, are you hired by Bo Jinchuan?”
Hearing this, Mr Fu smiled helplessly. He took out his phone and opened the message. It was a message from Bo Jinchuan.
“I heard that you asked Madam Ji out for lunch. Be careful with your words. No one will stand up for you if you suffer.”
Ji Fengmian felt a twitch on his forehead.
No matter how one looked at it, the words “tigress” were hidden.
She looked at Mr. Fu with a fake smile. “He probably doesn’t know that you’re selling him behind his back.”
Mr. Fu put away his phone. “I just want to prove that there’s nothing going on between us.”
Ji Fengmian couldn’t help but laugh.
She was humorous and had a bad taste.
“Perhaps if you work harder, I think it’s very likely that I’ll consider spending the rest of my life with you while admiring each other.”
Mr. Fu was picking up his chopsticks when he heard that. He raised an eyebrow and shifted his gaze from Ji Fengmian to her face.
“In that case, are you acknowledging me and considering letting me pursue you?”
Ji Fengmian frowned. So what this man said was false?
“You…”
“She won’t consider it.”
A clear and arrogant voice sounded.
The familiar voice made Ji Fengmian tighten his grip on the teacup.
Mr. Fu glanced sideways at the man standing beside him. He was dressed in a long gray robe. His features were well-defined and his eyes were deep. He was a handsome man.
He was a man that women missed.
However, the man’s gaze had always been on Ji Fengmian.
Ji Fengmian’s eyes flickered and he stood up to look at him.
His face looked completely different from three months ago.
“What are you doing here?”
Chu Boyan smiled and extended his hand to her.
“I’m here to return the bottle.”
Ji Fengmian lowered his eyes. The empty glass bottle in front of him looked especially familiar.
The empty bottle was empty. There was nothing inside.
Chu Boyang smiled again and said, “I’ve fulfilled one of your wishes.”
She bit her lip and her face turned red.
Seeing this, Chu Boyang’s heart skipped a beat. He reached out to pull her closer and said in a low voice,
“That’s why I’m returning the bottle to you. You can also put a lot of wishes inside.”
Ji Fengmian’s pride left her at a loss. She pushed him away and snatched the bottle away.
“Have I given you enough face? If once isn’t enough, why don’t you get lost again?!”
Chu Boyang grabbed her wrist and pointed at the bottle cap in Ji Fengmian’s hand.
“This gift has a loophole, so I made up for it.”
Ji Fengmian raised the glass bottle in his hand in confusion and saw a few clear words engraved on the wooden lid.
Except for breaking up.
Ji Fengmian’s face darkened and he almost smashed the bottle in his hand.
“Aren’t you shameless? You’ve given her a gift for decades, and now you want to fill in the gaps!”
Chu Boyang nodded. “You know that this isn’t the only time I’m shameless.”
Ji Fengmian really wanted to curse at this shameless man in front of him. He turned around and saw that everyone in the restaurant was looking at him.
Her face darkened and she slammed the lid on the glass bottle before walking out of the restaurant.
Chu Boyang hurriedly followed her. “Mian, what other wishes do you have…”
“Get lost. What do you mean by fulfilling your wish? You’ve exceeded the three-month deadline! It’s so fun to exercise in the gym…”
“But didn’t you say that you would give me three months to recover? You didn’t tell me to look for you in three months…”
“…Alright, I’ll write a wish now. You can stay in the gym in your next life.”
Chu Boyang’s expression changed. “I did that for your own good.”
Ji Fengmian stumbled and was pulled into Chu Boyang’s embrace.
Then, she flew into the air and was hugged by someone.
There was a commotion.
She was already so old, yet she was being carried by a princess. Ji Fengmian felt embarrassed.
She grabbed Chu Boyang’s hair, causing his head to tilt.
“Put me down!”
Chu Boyang glanced at her. “Mian, if you don’t let go, I’ll kiss you.”
Ji Fengmian instantly let go…
[The ending is here. I’ve filled in a hole along the way, and some detective readers have found another one for me. You’ve filled in all the holes along the way… Mommy, this ending is not bad, right? I didn’t write down some of the holes in detail, but I’ve mentioned them. So, this ending for us? Let’s have the next one? Li Tingshen and Ye Qingqiu have been together for too long. I have to take some time to sort it out… I’ll wait for the update. VB: Nan Nan doesn’t eat candy, so I plan to post some notifications or other short stories on VB. Everyone can pay attention ~]
