He originally intended to deal with the awful Fu family, and things were progressing smoothly, but Fu Xiaoxiao and Fu Jingfan disrupted his plans.
Thinking of this, Su Huaiming looked at Fu Jingfan with dissatisfaction and said, "Why did you carry me up here? If you had just given me a way out back then, I could have smoothed things over. Now look what happened, it's confirmed that I'm not in good health, and I even got sick from your family's anger."
"Isn't this good? They won't dare to cause you any more trouble." Fu Jingfan looked intently at Su Huaiming, then continued, "Besides, I don't dare to gamble."
"What are you afraid to gamble on?" Su Huaiming asked, puzzled.
"What if something really happens to you?"
Fu Jingfan's expression was too gentle, and his gaze too focused. Su Huaiming looked at his reflection in Fu Jingfan's eyes and felt a strange sensation in his heart. He couldn't help but look away and dared not meet Fu Jingfan's eyes again.
He clutched the blanket and whispered, "What problem could I possibly have? Your family can't possibly hurt me."
"I know," Fu Jingfan chuckled, speaking in a tone that sounded like he was coaxing a child, "You're very capable."
"You!" Su Huaiming was so angry he couldn't take it anymore.
Has Fu Jingfan taken the wrong medicine? Why is he acting so... strangely?
Unable to explain it clearly, he swallowed his words again, "It's getting late, let's go back."
After saying that, Su Huaiming threw off the covers and got out of bed. Before Fu Jingfan could stop him, Su Huaiming's stomach rumbled loudly.
Su Huaiming kept his head down, his ear tips turning uncontrollably red, and he awkwardly wanted to burrow under the covers.
At this moment, if Fu Jingfan dared to mock him with a single word or even a laugh, Su Huaiming would definitely explode.
Fortunately, Fu Jingfan had a strong will to survive, and simply said, "I'll have someone bring the food over, and I'll go back after I eat."
After saying that, he seemed to notice Su Huaiming's embarrassment and left the room for Su Huaiming without lingering.
Su Huaiming just wanted to leave as soon as possible, but when the food was served and he smelled the aroma, he realized he was starving.
He took Fu Xiaoxiao shopping and spent so much time outwitting the Fu family, he had used up a lot of his brain cells and was exhausted, so he desperately needed to replenish his energy.
The Fu family is truly exceptional; the food was quite good, and Su Huaiming accidentally ate too much.
Fu Xiaoxiao was still playing with the Big Yellow when the housekeeper went to find him. Su Huaiming didn't want to stay cooped up in the house during this time, so he went out to the yard for some fresh air.
Recalling the events of the day, he became increasingly puzzled.
Although Fu Jingfan is wicked at heart, he is worlds apart from the scoundrels of the Fu family. It's a mystery how such a good bamboo could have emerged from such a wicked place.
Su Huaiming walked along the path, and the scenery around him became unfamiliar. Afraid of getting lost, he was about to turn back when he suddenly heard voices coming from not far away.
They are Fu Xiaoxiao's grandfather and uncle.
Su Huaiming sensed something, stopped in his tracks, and listened attentively to their conversation.
"Dad, this can't go on. Xiao Xiao is being raised by them and isn't close to us anymore. If he continues to stay with Jing Fan, the company will be gone when Xiao Xiao grows up!"
The old man slammed his cane on the ground and said irritably, "What's the use of complaining to me! You'd be better off figuring out a solution yourself. And is it really true, as Su Huaiming said, that your son embezzled company funds?"
The eldest uncle was speechless, and bowed his head tightly in front of the old man, looking as if he had admitted his mistake.
The old man looked at him with disgust, picked up his cane to hit him, but hesitated for a few seconds after raising his hand, and finally put it down.
He sighed deeply, "It's my bad luck that I couldn't keep my eldest son, and my wife lost her fertility, so we had to adopt Fu Jingfan from the orphanage. Who knew..."
He sighed deeply, his face weathered, and he couldn't continue.
Upon hearing the word "adoption," Su Huaiming's heart skipped a beat, and he covered his mouth with his hand, afraid that Su Huaiming would make a sound in surprise.
He had never known about Fu Jingfan's family affairs before, nor did he know that Fu Jingfan was not Fu family, but was adopted.
The two people talking were unaware of Su Huaiming's presence. The uncle observed the old man's expression and comforted him, "Fortunately, we found a good doctor, and Auntie has another son. Although... in the end, Xiao Xiao was still born. Fu Jingfan agreed to your request and left a written agreement. He will eventually leave the company to Xiao Xiao."
Upon hearing this, the old man's face darkened further. He scoffed, "What's a company? If I had known things would turn out this way, I definitely wouldn't have agreed! I raised Fu Jingfan, and that ingrate actually schemed against me!!"
Su Huaiming was so engrossed in listening that he didn't notice the footsteps nearby until he smelled the familiar cool fragrance.
Su Huaiming was stunned for a moment, then turned around in disbelief and saw Fu Jingfan standing behind him.
!!!!!
Thankfully, he was still covering his mouth, otherwise he would have definitely made a noise.
There was only a small corner behind the tree where they could hide. Su Huaiming and Fu Jingfan stood face to face, their bodies very close, making each other's presence amplified.
The two people who were talking were unaware of their presence, and their words became increasingly harsh and unpleasant.
"Back then, Fu Jingfan was skin and bones, fighting for food like a dog. I didn't think he was a good person. If my wife hadn't insisted on adopting him, I definitely wouldn't have adopted someone like him..."
These words echoed in front of Su Huaiming, who frowned deeply.
That's awful; it's full of malice, as if it wants to stab someone's heart.
Even he, an outsider, found it jarring; one can only imagine how Fu Jingfan felt about it.
Looking at the man before him, who was always strong and seemed to have no weaknesses, Su Huaiming suddenly felt a pang of pity. In a moment of impulsiveness, he reached out and covered Fu Jingfan's ears, shielding him from that painful period and the bitter malice.
The eldest uncle chimed in with a couple of words, but the old man was still furious and said even more outrageous things. Su Huaiming's brows furrowed more and more, and he almost trembled with anger.
He shouldn't have covered Fu Jingfan's ears; he should have shut those two up!
Just as Su Huaiming was about to take action, he felt a hot arm wrap around his waist, with an irresistible force.
The distance between the two instantly closed, their bodies pressed tightly together. Fu Jingfan wrapped his arms around his waist with great force, as if trying to embed him into his body.
Su Huaiming still covered Fu Jingfan's ears, and after struggling tentatively for a couple of moments, he looked at Fu Jingfan, who was so close to him, with a puzzled expression.
The two hid behind the shadows of the trees, completely shrouded in darkness. Fu Jingfan's eyes were pitch black, yet a light shone within them as he gazed intently at him.
To outsiders, Fu Jingfan is aloof, powerful, and mysterious, but in Su Huaiming's eyes, he is a wicked and mischievous villain. However, they share one thing in common: Fu Jingfan is extremely shrewd, mature, and composed, as if nothing can stump him.
But at this moment, Fu Jingfan was like a large, wounded dog that had been abandoned, his heart full of defensiveness, but his eyes held hope and longing when he looked at him—his only remaining softness.
Su Huaiming found it hard to resist such a gaze, such a Fu Jingfan. His heart immediately softened, and even though his raised arm was aching, he endured it, not wanting Fu Jingfan to hear those harsh words.
Their eyes met, and though neither spoke, a subtle shift occurred in the atmosphere.
Fu Jingfan's arms were still tightly wrapped around Su Huaiming's waist. He slowly lowered his head and buried it in Su Huaiming's neck. It felt heavy, and his hair gently brushed against Su Huaiming's earlobe, causing a tingling, itchy sensation, like an electric shock.
Fu Jingfan was tall and slender with a straight back, but now he was nestled in Su Huaiming's arms, as if seeking some comfort.
Under the cover of night, Fu Jingfan's voice grew even deeper, ending softly, "Can I hold you for a while?"
Fu Jingfan's burning body temperature seeped into his body through the thin fabric. Su Huaiming had never been in such close contact with anyone before, and he instinctively felt uncomfortable. The tips of his ears turned as red as if they were about to bleed, and his eyes kept darting away.
He placed his hand on Fu Jingfan's shoulder, his fingertips touching the hard muscles beneath. He hesitated for a few seconds, but ultimately did not push Fu Jingfan away. Instead, he slowly moved to Fu Jingfan's back and gently patted him twice.
It's like comforting a large, homeless dog.
Chapter 79
Su Huaiming and Fu Jingfan had a significant difference in height and build. Fu Jingfan nestled in Su Huaiming's arms, resting his head on the crook of Su Huaiming's neck. Su Huaiming could only straighten his back and slightly tiptoe to accommodate Fu Jingfan.
But after a while, Su Huaiming couldn't hold on any longer.
With his toes aching and his calves trembling as if cramping, Su Huaiming bit his lower lip, unable to bear pushing away Fu Jingfan who was still immersed in past memories, and could only slowly put his feet down.
The moment he moved, he felt something soft and wet sliding up his neck, and hot breath landed on the artery in his neck and his earlobe.
!!!!
This was the first time Su Huaiming had been so close to someone, and his sensitive area immediately went limp. If it weren't for the large Fu Jingfan nestled in front of him, he probably wouldn't have been able to stand up.
Fu Jingfan seemed oblivious to Su Huaiming's unusual behavior, nuzzling against his neck playfully before burying her face in it again, showing no intention of straightening up.
Helpless, Su Huaiming could only try his best to adjust his breathing. The cool night air slid into his body through his nasal cavity, reducing the congestion in his brain, but the heat on his cheeks just wouldn't go down.
The sounds from the outside world gradually faded away. Fu Xiaoxiao's grandfather and uncle were still talking, but Su Huaiming could no longer hear them. He looked up at the night sky, forcing himself to shift his attention and count the stars one by one.
He wanted to comfort Fu Jingfan, but he didn't know the cause and effect, and he was also afraid that his pity would hurt Fu Jingfan's proud self-esteem, so he could only silently accompany him in this way.
Fu Xiaoxiao's uncle and grandfather finally left. Su Huaiming didn't see them until a while later, when he noticed them. He turned his head slightly to look at Fu Jingfan nestled in his arms and gently patted his back. "Are you alright?"
Upon hearing this, Fu Jingfan slowly straightened up.
Su Huaiming clearly saw the fleeting vulnerability in Fu Jingfan's eyes, but after a few breaths, Fu Jingfan adjusted his emotions and remained as aloof and indifferent as ever.
This made Su Huaiming even more soft-hearted. He carefully observed Fu Jingfan's expression, not missing a single detail, wanting to comfort him, but not knowing how to speak.
The atmosphere was silent for a full minute before Fu Jingfan spoke first, "Let's go, Xiao Xiao is already waiting for us."
Su Huaiming hesitated for a few seconds, then smiled again, pretending nothing had happened, and said cooperatively, "Okay."
The two walked side by side along the path without saying a word, but the atmosphere subtly shifted.
Soon, their figures came into Fu Xiaoxiao's sight.
Fu Xiaoxiao, a little bundle of joy, immediately skipped over and squeezed between Su Huaiming and Fu Jingfan, reaching out to hold their hands with her chubby little hands.
"You guys are so slow." After saying that, Fu Xiaoxiao looked at Su Huaiming with concern and asked, "Dad, are you feeling better?"
Su Huaiming smiled helplessly and ruffled his hair with his other hand. "I told you, I'm fine."
Fu Xiaoxiao pouted in dissatisfaction, but didn't argue with Su Huaiming. Like a little adult, she continued, "You need to go to bed early and get up early, and exercise more so you can stay healthy. Otherwise, I'll have to protect you!"
Su Huaiming never expected to be lectured by a child. Suddenly provoked by this, he retorted, "No matter what, I'm still better than you!"
Fu Xiaoxiao was incredibly arrogant, thinking she was the most amazing kid in the world. She immediately became dissatisfied, stood on tiptoe, looked at Su Huaiming, and said provocatively, "Then let's have a competition."
"Fine, let's have a competition." Su Huaiming's childishness blended perfectly with Fu Xiaoxiao's. "Then let's see who can get to the car first."
"Okay." Fu Xiaoxiao immediately shook off Fu Jingfan's hand and started competing with Su Huaiming.
Su Huaiming easily defeated Fu Xiaoxiao, Fu Xiaoxiao looked like a puppy, whimpering and rubbing her head against Su Huaiming, trying to cheat and not admit defeat.
Su Huaiming simply picked him up and put him directly into the car.
Fu Jingfan stood not far away watching this scene, his gaze falling on Su Huaiming's smile, and he couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth up as well.
After Su Huaiming and Fu Xiaoxiao were done, Fu Jingfan went over and sat in the passenger seat.
With Fu Xiaoxiao around, the atmosphere couldn't possibly be dull, and Su Huaiming couldn't find the time to check on Fu Jingfan's condition.
Fu Xiaoxiao had been making a fuss the whole way, but she was finally exhausted before getting out of the car. Her eyelids were drooping, and she leaned against Su Huaiming, feeling drowsy.
The housekeeper tried to hug him, but Fu Xiaoxiao couldn't sense Su Huaiming's presence, so he immediately opened his eyes, stretched out his chubby arms to find Su Huaiming, and muttered, "I want to protect Daddy."
Su Huaiming was both amused and exasperated, and could only carry Fu Xiaoxiao out of the car and take him to his room.