Chapter 214: Isn't it exciting?

"You've really gone all out, Chairman Qian," Fu Shouheng said.

"You're already calling me Chairman Qian, so you can't expect me to bleed a little? This is nothing."

After saying that, he poked Fu Yingzhou on the back again.

"If you can pull yourself together and get the marriage certificate in six months and get pregnant in a year, I'll give you two some shares."

Fu Yingzhou said helplessly, "It's not like I can just get pregnant whenever I want. Getting the marriage certificate also depends on Shi Shi's wishes."

"Useless! Aren't there people who rise to power by using their children? Why don't you try it too!"

"Read fewer novels."

"I'm telling the truth, you can puncture the condom! Mom will buy you some deer antler velvet to help you recover."

"I—don't—use."

"That's a good option."

"This is really—not—needed!"

"They don't appreciate kindness!"

"If you really like children, buy one for my dad. I wouldn't mind having a little brother."

At this moment, Mr. Fu, who had been silent, suddenly said, "Your engagement is a joyous occasion, so why don't... you bring your older brother back?"

The atmosphere inside the car fell silent instantly.

"You old scoundrel! My son's engagement is a joyous occasion, but you're making Fu Jingzhou come back to China to cause trouble for the whole family! Shut up!"

Qian Lina didn't care about anything else and started cursing at Fu Shouheng as soon as she opened her mouth.

Knowing he was in the wrong, Fu Shouheng argued, "I was just thinking about family reunion."

Fu Yingzhou scoffed, "Just because he's been given the surname Fu and added to the family name doesn't mean he's a member of the Fu family. Enjoying the treatment of a member of the Fu family without having to bear the responsibilities of one. There's no such thing as a free lunch. Since he's not able to walk, he should just stay abroad. I can't go out, and he can't come back. It's fine, we're both safe."

"You've already crippled my leg, can't we just let it go?"

"Dad, you've also worked in the judicial system. I don't need to explain to you the importance of evidence in your statements, do I?"

Speechless, the car fell silent.

After dropping his parents off at the Fu family's old residence, Fu Yingzhou did not stay overnight. Instead, he drove to the outskirts of Yiyuan Garden.

He rummaged in his pocket for a while. He remembered that after he got together with Shishi, he completely quit smoking. He doesn't smoke anything except cigars.

He opened the car window, letting the cold night wind blow on his face. Only when his face was frozen stiff did he close the window again.

Everyone assumed he crippled Fu Jingzhou to avenge a classmate. After all, not long before, Fu Jingzhou had just injured someone else in a bullying incident. An eye for an eye was his consistent style in his youth.

Looking at himself in the car mirror, Fu Yingzhou felt a little irritated. He was much better looking when he was a child, with an androgynous beauty. But that good looks didn't bring him any good fortune; instead, they attracted the covetousness of Fu Jingzhou.

Fu Jingzhou, taking advantage of his parents' death and their pity for him, often bullied him. They frequently laid hands on him. He always thought they were just jealous of him.

It was only later that I learned he was releasing his perverse desires.

Even if he didn't want to admit it, Fu Jingzhou's lewd appearance was still deeply etched in his mind. Shi Shi, who also coveted his good looks, was completely different from him.

He felt ridiculous; how could he compare Shishi to that bastard? It was an insult to his goddess.

Just then, his phone rang. It was Shi Shi calling. "Yingzhou, what are you doing?" Shi Shi's sweet voice came through.

"I'm outside Yiyuan. I just dropped my parents off." Fu Yingzhou's tone softened unconsciously.

"Huh? Why didn't you call me while you were outside? You were just waiting there like an idiot. If I didn't contact you, were you planning to sneak away later?" Shi Shi said with a smile.

“It’s not convenient for me to visit you since you’re with your aunt and uncle. I really miss you, so I thought I’d stay outside the complex for a while, since it’s closer to you here.”

"Wait for me! I'm coming right away!"

Fu Yingzhou started the car and slowly drove into Yiyuan. After parking, he got out and waited for Shi Shi to come out.

A few minutes later, Shi Shi came running out, wearing cute pajamas and smiling. He went up to her, hugged her, buried his face in her neck, and whispered, "Shi Shi, it's so good to have you."

Shi Shi gently patted his back and comforted him, "What's wrong? Are you tired?" Her intuition told her that something was off about Fu Yingzhou today.

Fu Yingzhou looked up and met Shi Shi's warm eyes, and the restlessness in his heart instantly vanished. The two embraced, and under the warm lamplight, it seemed as if the world had become quiet.

Shaking his head, Fu Yingzhou gently kissed the back of her hand: "I'm so excited that I can't sleep just thinking about how we can start preparing for our engagement."

What was distracting him wasn't this matter at all. Shi Shi understood that Fu Yingzhou didn't want to talk about it. Even the closest lovers have secrets. Shi Shi didn't press him further, but instead smiled and said to him.

"I have something really exciting to do, do you want to do it?"

Fu Yingzhou misunderstood, and his eyes became dark and unfathomable.

How exciting is it?

"That's so exciting!"

"think!"

Shi Shi shook her arm and said to Fu Yingzhou, "Let's go!"

And so, Shi Shi, still wearing her fluffy pajamas, and Fu Yingzhou, still dressed in a suit, quietly slipped out.

On the second floor of the villa, Shi Bowen picked up a sweater and draped it over Kong Pan, who was standing by the window.

"A daughter is gone once she grows up. Stop looking at it, it'll only upset you more. Go to bed early."

“Our Shishi is still young, but he’s already so old, how can he still be so reckless?”

Kong Pan praised Fu Yingzhou for being mature and steady during the day, but complained about his age at night.

Shi Bowen laughed: "What, are you envious of them? Tell me, where do you want to go? I'll go with you."

"Go away, what are you doing? You're too old for that kind of youthful stuff. Go to sleep!" With that, Kong Pan took off the sweater from her shoulders, threw it into Shi Bowen's arms, and went back to bed.

Shi Shi brought the company key, and the two of them slipped into her usual workspace for writing and recording songs.

Shishi walked to the piano and sat on the piano bench.

"Today I'm your personal emotional healer. Tell me, what do you want to hear?"

Fu Yingzhou looked at her with a constipated expression and asked, "Is this what you called 'exciting stuff'?"

"That's right. You know, I never advocate working overtime. If you sneak into the company in the middle of the night, you'll easily be arrested as a thief."

Fu Yingzhou nodded expressionlessly: "You're right. That's so exciting!"

Seeing Shishi's expectant look as she tried to comfort him, Fu Yingzhou felt a warmth in his heart and teased her, saying, "You've spoiled my taste. You used to write songs for me as a private pastime for the two of us. Why don't you write a song this time, sing it yourself, and release it so the whole world can know about our love?"

"A song that openly proclaims love? I never would have guessed, Lao Niu! You're actually quite the repressed romantic!"

"Of course this is no challenge for me! Just you wait and see!"