The butler's thoughts gradually drifted off course, and he made a stumbling expression. "Mr. Fu takes you everywhere he goes. They're so loving. If it weren't for Mr. Su, I would never have known that the day Mr. Fu disappears every year is when he goes out to sea on a yacht."
The butler didn't realize the implications of his words, but Su Huaiming gleaned a great deal of information.
Fu Jingfan values his work highly, but he disappears every year around this time, which is very unusual and shows that this time is special to Fu Jingfan.
So it seems that yesterday really was Fu Jingfan's birthday.
But why did Fu Jingfan want the housekeeper and the others to think his birthday was on the 10th?
Why do you never bring up something that can be corrected with just a few words?
In front of Su Huaiming, Fu Jingfan was very shrewd and mysterious. The more Su Huaiming got to know him, the more he discovered many mysteries surrounding him.
The butler belatedly noticed that Su Huaiming's expression was off and asked anxiously, "What's wrong?"
Su Huaiming snapped out of his reverie, hesitated for a few seconds, and then, without voicing his doubts, simply smiled and said, "It's nothing."
He hadn't figured out the situation yet, and there was no need to involve the butler. Besides, this was ultimately Fu Jingfan's business, and since Fu Jingfan hadn't made it clear, why should he interfere?
The butler didn't think much of it, smiled, and changed the subject.
After chatting for a while, the butler went to attend to his own business.
The yacht was top-of-the-line. Fu Jingfan didn't come out of his room, while Su Huaiming enjoyed a sunbath on the deck, surrounded by imported fresh fruit and various snacks.
Two more hours passed before Fu Jingfan finally emerged from his room. He had changed into casual clothes and stood quietly gazing at the sea, leaving no one able to guess what he was thinking.
Su Huaiming had never seen Fu Jingfan "waste time" like this before, and looked at him with suspicion.
In his mind, even when Fu Jingfan went on vacation, he always had documents with him and was constantly on the phone.
As if he had eyes in the back of his head, Fu Jingfan turned around and accurately caught Su Huaiming's gaze, asking, "What are you looking at?"
Su Huaiming paused for a moment, then asked politely, "Have you finished all your work?"
"I've already given it to Secretary Zhou." Fu Jingfan guessed what Su Huaiming really wanted to ask and said, "I didn't bring my phone or the documents."
Su Huaiming then understood why the housekeeper couldn't contact Fu Jingfan on this day every year.
To be precise, no one could contact Fu Jingfan.
But... why did Fu Jingfan bring him along?
Su Huaiming doesn't dislike cruise vacations; in fact, he enjoys them quite a bit. It's just that he can't quite find his place in the world.
This was his first time presenting a gift, he had absolutely no experience, and there was no way for him to learn from anyone.
Su Huaiming pondered for a moment and figured that Fu Jingfan not bringing his phone and vacationing alone on the yacht probably meant he didn't want to be disturbed. Besides, he didn't say anything about the gifts, so if he remained quiet, he probably wouldn't make a mistake.
The more Su Huaiming thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed. He completely ignored Fu Jingfan's presence and didn't bother him.
The butler was busy in the kitchen. When he walked onto the deck, he saw that Su Huaiming and Fu Jingfan were not exchanging any words and were quite far apart. He was very anxious.
The two are a newlywed couple, and this is their first vacation together, practically a honeymoon. How could they not talk to each other at all?
The butler didn't dare to step forward and interrupt, so he could only stand in the corner and watch from a distance.
Su Huaiming ate fruit while looking at the miscellaneous books in his hand. Only after he finished the fruit did he look up.
Su Huaiming had been sitting for quite a while, so he stood up and stretched, walked to the railing to look at the scenery, and stood side by side with Fu Jingfan.
Seeing this, the butler sighed with relief.
The butler was actually quite intimidated by Fu Jingfan. Apart from necessary exchanges, he didn't have much interaction with Fu Jingfan didn't know much about him.
In his memory, Fu Jingfan had a powerful aura, ruthless methods, and was so perfect that he was almost devoid of human emotions, and was full of distance.
Given Fu Jingfan's personality, it would be too much to ask him to take the initiative to get close to him and show goodwill.
Fortunately, Mr. Su was cheerful and easy-going, and he took the initiative to get closer to Mr. Fu; otherwise, the situation would have remained tense.
Contrary to the idyllic scene the butler had imagined, Su Huaiming and Fu Jingfan stood side by side, but their attention was focused on the distant scenery, and they did not exchange any words.
Seeing this, the butler, a fan of the couple, became even more anxious.
Just then, someone delivered fresh fruit, so the butler took it and walked over to the two of them, quietly placing the fruit platter behind him.
As if sensing the butler's mood, Su Huaiming turned to Fu Jingfan and asked, "Standing here, I suddenly thought of a movie."
Fu Jingfan looked at Su Huaiming, his eyes deeper than the ocean, reflecting Su Huaiming's figure. "What movie?"
"Titanic," Su Huaiming continued, "Have you seen it?"
Fu Jingfan nodded. "I've seen it."
Su Huaiming walked forward and pointed to the front of the ship, saying, "The male and female protagonists stood right here, arms outstretched, embracing the sea."
Fu Jingfan also walked over and stood right behind Su Huaiming, his figure almost completely obscuring Su Huaiming.
The butler was extremely excited.
Su Huaiming truly understood Fu Jingfan; his choice of this method to bridge the gap was both natural and romantic.
Titanic is a famous love story, and countless people have been moved by the love between the protagonists. The pose of standing at the bow of the ship is a classic and widely known image.
Su Huaiming brought this up now probably because he wanted to replicate his actions from back then, and also to get closer to Fu Jingfan.
Mr. Su is really something!
Thinking of this, the housekeeper unconsciously curled up the corners of her mouth, revealing the doting smile of a CP fan.
Just as the butler had predicted, Su Huaiming slightly opened his arms, closed his eyes, and golden sunlight danced on his fair skin. The sea breeze ruffled the soft wisps of hair by his ears, creating a beautiful and vivid scene.
"When I saw this scene, I immediately thought..." Su Huaiming opened his eyes, his voice as soft as a breeze:
What would happen if they both accidentally fell?
Housekeeper. "..."
Housekeeper. "..."
Housekeeper. "..."
The atmosphere has reached this point, is this really polite?!
Compared to the butler, Fu Jingfan reacted quite naturally, replying, "Given the circumstances at the time, there was almost no chance of survival after falling. This kind of behavior is generally referred to as a suicide pact."
Su Huaiming had experienced illness and even died once, so he cherished life. He stared at the bow of the ship with lingering fear, as if he were standing there right now.
Su Huaiming took two steps back and said, "Let's keep our distance. Safety is the most important thing."
"Don't worry, there are lifeguards and first-aid facilities on the yacht. There won't be any major problems." Fu Jingfan paused, then looked down at Su Huaiming. "If you don't jump in voluntarily, the chance of falling into the sea is almost zero."
Su Huaiming was still worried, so he moved a little further away from the railing.
He turned his head and saw the fresh fruit on the table. His eyes lit up, and he immediately walked over. Clearly, the fruit was more tempting to him than Fu Jingfan.
Seeing this, Fu Jingfan added casually, "Eat slowly. The chances of you choking on a fruit pit are higher than the chances of you drowning in the sea."
Upon hearing this, Su Huaiming blinked, a piece of fruit stuck in his throat, causing him considerable discomfort.
After threatening Su Huaiming, Fu Jingfan's eyes lit up with pleasure, and he seemed to be in a much better mood.
Su Huaiming snorted twice, unwilling to give up, and argued with Fu Jingfan.
The two of them kept talking about various deaths, each more gruesome than the last, and the conversation was subtly veering towards cursing each other.
Everyone wants to be widowed.
Housekeeper. "..."
He was truly impressed.
Are these two allergic to romance?!
Chapter 39
Su Huaiming sat on the recliner, arms crossed, his bloodshot brain gradually calming down. He realized something was wrong, his brows furrowed slightly, and his expression became quite serious.
He rarely gets angry and dislikes arguing with people, but when facing Fu Jingfan, he can't help but get angry and becomes extremely childish.
Fu Jingfan, however, appeared completely at ease and relaxed. His tone was calm, yet he always managed to pinpoint the source of Fu Jingfan's anger, and he didn't seem to be arguing at all. In fact, there was even a hint of pleasure in his eyes... even Mingming was practically bursting with rage at that moment.
Su Huaiming recalled his earlier behavior and conversation with Fu Jingfan, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper.
He had never had this problem before Fu Jingfan provoked him.
... Could he be possessed by some evil spirit? That's why he's become so unlike himself.
It's all Fu Jingfan's fault o(≧口≦)o
Fu Jingfan sensed a hint of killing intent in Su Huaiming's aura and eyes, but instead of lowering his guard, he asked, "What are you thinking about?"
Without pausing, Su Huaiming blurted out, "I miss you."
These two lines of dialogue could be considered love confessions, but the atmosphere between the two is anything but romantic; instead, it feels like they're at each other's throats.
Fu Jingfan sat down next to Su Huaiming, leaning slightly forward. His long, slender fingers tapped his knee. His posture was relaxed, yet his aura was commanding, making it impossible to ignore his presence. "What are you thinking about?"
Su Huaiming turned to look at Fu Jingfan and snorted twice through his nose.
He didn't reveal his true thoughts, not because he was concerned about Fu Jingfan's feelings, but because he felt he was being a bit too naive.
Fu Jingfan teased him on purpose, and he wanted to retaliate, so he deliberately said, "I was thinking about your birthday."
Fu Jingfan knew perfectly well what Su Huaiming Mingming to say, but deliberately pointed in another direction, "Thinking about how to make a decent gift?"
Su Huaiming: "..."Gift my foot!
He really couldn't understand Fu Jingfan, and couldn't help but ask, "Usually at this time of year, you come to the yacht alone and don't let anyone contact you. Why did you bring me and the butler this year?"
Fu Jingfan remained silent for a full half minute before giving a thought-provoking answer, "On a whim."
In the past, he would indeed be the only one going out to sea at this time.
Only in the vast and boundless sea could he isolate himself from the world and see no one.
Song Hanyu was always extremely worried, fearing that Fu Jingfan might encounter danger at sea and never return. She would often nag Fu Jingfan to find a safer way to relax.
Especially in the last few days, Song Hanyu has become like a mother hen, constantly nagging and subtly probing in various ways, which is very annoying.
Fu Jingfan wanted to shut Song Hanyu up, but Su Huaiming accidentally found out his real birthday and came to celebrate with him empty-handed. He found Su Huaiming's reaction amusing and wanted to shut Song Hanyu up, so on a whim, he asked Su Huaiming to accompany him on a sea trip as a gift.
Although Su Huaiming's gift was nominally a present, the scale of the event was quite grand. To accommodate him, the butler and service staff were even brought onto the yacht.
Although no one dared to disturb Fu Jingfan, the fact that there were so many people on the yacht was contrary to the initial plan.