Su Huaiming stared blankly at Fu Jingfan's retreating figure, his head filled with question marks.
This was the first time Fu Jingfan had ever been so angry in front of him, so what exactly was he angry about?!
Su Huaiming hugged the soft pillow, trying hard to recall his conversation with Fu Jingfan. He didn't miss a single detail, but still couldn't find any problem.
He stroked his chin, his expression enigmatic, as if he were channeling Sherlock Holmes.
Could it be... that Fu Jingfan's uncle came, which is why he's emotionally unstable?
Su Huaiming felt that this was none of his business, and since he was about to separate from Fu Jingfan, he didn't need to spend too much time on him. So he immediately put the matter out of his mind and returned to his room with a relaxed demeanor.
After washing up, he lay on the soft bed, feeling a little wistful that he wouldn't be able to sleep in such a comfortable bed again.
However, it was just a fleeting thought; Su Huaiming didn't dwell on it and immediately drifted off to sleep.
Separated by a wall, the room next door was dimly lit, and the atmosphere was quite oppressive.
Fu Jingfan sat on the edge of the bed, legs apart, elbows resting on his knees, veins bulging on his back.
His expression was hidden in the darkness, but his eyes shone brightly, like an alpha wolf hunting in the night. His body was taut, already poised to attack.
But Fu Jingfan ultimately did nothing, remaining in the same position, motionless, like an emotionless sculpture, yet his aura grew increasingly heavy, his presence amplified infinitely.
As the night outside faded and the sun rose, the first rays of morning light streamed into the room through the window. Only then did Fu Jingfan stand up and step out of the room.
He didn't sleep all night.
He maintained his aloof and indifferent demeanor, and no one noticed anything unusual or knew what had happened the night before.
Before leaving, Fu Jingfan paused and turned to look at the butler standing to the side.
The butler, a burly middle-aged man, felt his scalp tingle under the stare and almost couldn't help but shudder.
He took a deep breath, forced himself to remain calm, and walked towards Fu Jingfan, managing to force a professional smile.
Fu Jingfan was a man of deep cunning and rarely showed his emotions, but his aura was too powerful, commanding respect even without anger. However, this time, he was unable to control his emotions.
Something extremely terrible must have happened to turn Fu Jingfan into this!
The butler's heart pounded with anxiety. He reflected on his words and actions over the past few days, but couldn't help having wild thoughts. He had already imagined himself being kicked out of the Fu family and unable to continue working in this industry.
With just a glance, Fu Jingfan composed himself. He didn't care about the butler's strange thought process and said in a deep voice, "Keep an eye on Su Huaiming. Don't let him leave."
At this point, Fu Jingfan paused, then continued, "He can go outside, but keep a close eye on him and make sure he doesn't leave the security perimeter."
The butler was stunned.
Fu Jingfan continued, "These things must not be discovered by Su Huaiming."
Seeing the butler's blank expression, he paused, "Do I need to teach you how to do it?"
The butler's nerves jolted, and he immediately snapped back to reality, instinctively straightening up and quickly saying, "I know, I'll do my best."
Fu Jingfan scrutinized the butler for a few seconds before looking away and nodding.
The butler stood at the door until Fu Jingfan's figure disappeared, then he let out a long sigh.
The temperature wasn't high, but he had just broken out in a sweat, and when the wind blew, the butler couldn't help but shiver.
He rubbed his arms, looked at the blue sky outside, and started to worry about Su Huaiming's condition again.
Su Huaiming and Fu Jingfan must have had a big fight, which is why Fu Jingfan couldn't control his emotions, restricted Su Huaiming's actions, and made such an extreme decision.
Few people can withstand Fu Jingfan's rage. Su Huaiming is in poor health and has a very casual personality, so he definitely can't take the torment.
Although the butler hadn't seen Su Huaiming yet, he could already imagine Su Huaiming looking haggard. However, given his position, it was difficult for him to do anything for Su Huaiming. He could only help him privately and pray that the couple's relationship would soon return to normal.
*****
Fu Jingfan's gloomy mood also lingered in the company.
During the morning meeting, the executives present were all as timid as chicks, keeping their heads down tightly, feeling extremely flustered, afraid of meeting Fu Jingfan's gaze.
The person giving the report tried to appear calm, but inside he was crying. His calves were cramping with tension, and he used all his strength to keep his voice from trembling.
After finishing his report, the person giving the report dared not look at Fu Jingfan's face, feeling utterly hopeless and believing that his career was over.
Fu Jingfan said nothing, but his aura became even more frightening, as if he had already said everything.
These executives were not without fault. In this atmosphere, they constantly reflected on their previous words and actions, sweating profusely, feeling that they had been caught red-handed, and wishing they could apologize to Fu Jingfan immediately to make amends.
The morning meeting only lasts an hour, but for these executives, it feels like an eternity.
When they came out of the conference room, the once energetic executives looked dejected, as if they had aged ten years. Looking at the blue sky outside, they had never felt that life was so wonderful.
After the morning meeting, news of Fu Jingfan's bad mood spread throughout the company. Everyone was on edge, afraid of making a mistake and running into Fu Jingfan's trap.
Fortunately, Fu Jingfan didn't take his anger out on others, nor did he make things difficult for those around him; it was just that poor Song Hanyu got caught.
Song Hanyu sat on the sofa with a bitter face, his body shifting uncontrollably, as if needles were pricking him.
He didn't want to suffer Fu Jingfan's anger for no reason, and he was so aggrieved that he was about to cry, "Big brother, what exactly do you want!"
Fu Jingfan sat opposite him, looking at him with an inscrutable expression, without saying a word.
Song Hanyu was even more devastated, "I've been working diligently lately, signed three deals, and haven't taken my business partners out drinking. There's absolutely nothing wrong with me, so please don't use me as a punching bag!"
"You're overthinking it." Fu Jingfan shifted his position, leaning back in the soft chair, and let out a sigh before slowly saying, "I have something I'd like to ask you."
"Ah???"
This was an unexpected turn of events that completely stunned Song Hanyu.
"Are you... are you kidding me?" Song Hanyu thought about it and it made more and more sense. "How many people can do better than you? I have nothing to teach you. You're not just making sarcastic remarks about me, are you..."
Before he could finish speaking, Song Hanyu was glanced at by Fu Jingfan, and he immediately became obedient, straightening his back, placing his hands on his knees, and sitting very properly. "Please speak. If I can really help you, I will definitely tell you everything I know."
Fu Jingfan was fairly satisfied with Song Hanyu's attitude. He coughed twice before continuing, "I heard you've had several relationships before."
Song Hanyu held out a hand and corrected, "It's five times."
Fu Jingfan nodded and continued, "Logically speaking, you should have quite a bit of experience in relationships. How are things going with your relationship? Are you always able to consider her feelings and give her a satisfactory answer?"
Song Hanyu still didn't understand what Fu Jingfan wanted to ask, so she honestly replied, "Don't listen to outsiders' nonsense. My love life isn't chaotic at all. We broke up amicably and remained friends afterward. A few times when we met, they reminisced about the past, and they all said I was a good person and had never said anything bad about me to anyone."
Seeing that Song Hanyu's focus was getting increasingly off track, Fu Jingfan frowned.
"I don't care about your situation after the breakup; I just want to know how you were when you were together?"
After a few seconds of Song Hanyu gave a modest answer, "Although I may seem carefree at times, I'm actually quite considerate in relationships. I remember my partner's preferences, create romantic moments, and wholeheartedly commit to them—I'm practically the perfect boyfriend!"
Fu Jingfan's posture was relaxed and languid, as if he were interviewing someone. After listening, he nodded slightly and looked up at Song Hanyu, "So, what are your secrets to getting along in relationships?"
"My experience is," Song Hanyu said, then realized something was wrong. Her eyes widened as she looked at Fu Jingfan with surprise, as if she didn't recognize him at all.
"You... you!" Song Hanyu exclaimed excitedly, almost biting her tongue, and blurted out, "Are you asking me for advice on relationship problems?!"
Compared to Song Hanyu, Fu Jingfan's reaction was much calmer. Without the slightest hesitation, he stated directly, "That's right."
Song Hanyu: "..."
Holy crap, this is Fu Jingfan! Fu Jingfan is actually asking for advice on relationship problems! He actually has feelings for someone?!
It took Song Hanyu a full half minute to regain her composure and tentatively ask, "Is it because of Su Huaiming?"
Fu Jingfan didn't hide anything and nodded.
"Oh my god!" Song Hanyu jumped up, like a monkey dancing on fire, her movements quite frantic as she paced back and forth. "Back on the cruise ship, I felt there was something going on between you two, but I thought it was impossible. I never expected you to actually fall for me, and you even asked me for advice on relationship issues... You looked so pale this morning, did you get rejected by Su Huaiming?"
Seeing that Song Hanyu had gone off-topic again and rambled on about irrelevant things, Fu Jingfan frowned impatiently and said in a deep voice, "Shut up."
Song Hanyu seemed to have been paused, immediately falling silent. She made a zipping motion with her mouth, then sat back down on the sofa, leaning forward so as not to be right in front of Fu Jingfan.
Tell me what happened quickly.
Fu Jingfan looked at him scrutinizingly.
He felt that Song Hanyu was unreliable, but he had no other people to consult, so he simply explained the situation.
Fu Jingfan didn't seem to be confiding about relationship problems, but rather giving a work briefing. His words were concise and to the point, without a trace of emotion. However, halfway through his speech, Song Hanyu bit her lower lip, her body trembling, barely managing to suppress the urge to laugh.
How tragic! Fu Jingfan was meticulously preparing a marriage proposal, but the other party couldn't wait to kick him to the curb!
Haha, Su Huaiming did a great job! He's truly an outstanding person, a role model for us all!!
He really admires Su Huaiming!!
However, Song Hanyu's outward demeanor was completely different. He frowned as he looked at Fu Jingfan, putting on the air of a helpful older brother, and advised him, "You and Su Huaiming have no emotional foundation, and you've skipped the dating stage. Proposing directly will indeed be very difficult. I suggest you keep Su Huaiming calm for a while, pursue him for a period of time, and wait until he's moved before trying to propose. Don't rush things."
Fu Jingfan's expression was unreadable; he nodded slightly, signaling Song Hanyu to continue.
Song Hanyu continued, "If you're pursuing Su Huaiming, you need to make him happy and put him first in everything. That's how you get him to like you. You absolutely mustn't use forceful methods."
Upon hearing this, Fu Jingfan fell into an eerie silence.
Song Hanyu didn't notice this and continued, "I have a few pieces of experience I can share with you, but they may not be suitable for you and Su Huaiming. You'll need to adjust them according to the specific circumstances, but overall you can strive in this direction..."
Song Hanyu her knowledge without reservation and did her best to help Fu Jingfan; the two talked for an entire morning.
When they came out again, Fu Jingfan's complexion had improved considerably.
****
Fu Jingfan returned two hours early.
The butler was quite surprised to see him and instinctively glanced upstairs.
Fu Jingfan noticed this and asked, "How is Su Huaiming?"
The butler looked very troubled, and after a few seconds of choking, he said with difficulty, "I have been keeping an eye on Mr. Su as instructed by you, sir. Mr. Su has not left here."
"Did he try to go outside?" Fu Jingfan asked.
"Mr. Su didn't go out," the butler's expression turned strange, and he hesitated before adding, "To be precise, he didn't leave... his room."
"The door?"
"Yes, Mr. Su, he hasn't stepped out of his room all day; I even had to bring him lunch."
Fu Jingfan frowned, his expression suddenly turning grim. "Is he alright? Does he have no appetite?"
"Not bad." The butler recalled the scene he witnessed when he delivered the meal, but didn't dare say it aloud.
Su Huaiming didn't show up or come downstairs for lunch until noon, which was very unusual. Worried, he went to Su Huaiming's room.
As soon as the door was opened, the sound effects of a game came from inside. Su Huaiming was sitting at the computer, looking at the screen with great interest. His fingers were typing so fast they were almost blurry, controlling the game character and defeating the boss in a cool way.