When Xu Zixu saw Xia Zhiyi, he quickly walked over to her, a hint of guilt on his face. "I'm sorry, I just asked around, and it seems your conflict with Lou Wangxing might be because of me. You've suffered an undeserved misfortune."
Xia Zhiyi blinked, curiously asking, "Did something happen before?"
Xu Zixu felt a little embarrassed. He looked around and said softly, "Let's talk in the carriage."
Xia Zhiyi nodded. "Okay."
Xu Zixu pulled Xia Zhiyi into the nanny car arranged by her company and began to explain the whole story.
The conflict between Xia Zhiyi and Lou Wangxing is related to Xu Zixu, but it has nothing to do with her.
Just as Xia Zhiyi had guessed, Lou Wangxing and her agent bumped into Xu Zixu was returning to his room after breakfast, in the hotel before heading to the parking lot.
Lou Wangxing and Xu Zixu had a past grudge. Although Xu Zixu didn't specify what the grudge was to Xia Zhiyi, it was a fact that the two didn't get along.
So, after bumping into him, Lou Wangxing mocked Xu Zixu a few times, and Xu Zixu, not one to mince words, retorted directly.
Both sides had bodyguards with them, and Lou Wangxing also had his own schedule to attend to. In the end, the two only exchanged a few words and did not escalate into a physical conflict. Both parted ways with unpleasant feelings.
Then, Lou Wangxing's agent, probably still holding a grudge, ran into Xia Zhiyi in the parking lot.
Xia Zhiyi: "... Ah, so I was indeed taken out on someone else? I knew it! Even if someone has a bad temper, they shouldn't go looking for trouble for no reason."
Xu Zixu looked somewhat embarrassed. "I'm sorry, if it weren't for me..."
Xia Zhiyi waved her hand, indicating that it was alright. "This can't be blamed on you, Teacher Xu. After all, if it were someone else with a different personality, this kind of thing might not have happened."
Ultimately, it depends on the individual.
Xia Zhiyi: "Alright, that's all in the past. Teacher Xu, how about we talk about work afterwards?"
It's best not to discuss such unpleasant matters further.
Furthermore, Xu Zixu clearly didn't want to talk about Lou Wangxing, which obviously indicated there was something between the two.
Xia Zhiyi avoided the conversation, and Xu Zixu breathed a slight sigh of relief. The two quickly began discussing what they would be doing later.
On the other side, Xu Chen received the news that Fu Chi had gone to pick up Xia Zhiyi, and he breathed a sigh of relief. After some negotiation and obtaining the hotel's surveillance footage, Xu Chen went to the police station.
On the way, Fu Yunyi called Xu Chen to confirm his schedule for the day after tomorrow.
"Your clothes are all arranged. Just change and go to the venue." Xu Chen contacted Assistant Li in the group chat on another phone while telling Fu Yunyi, "You better behave yourself this time. Try not to cause trouble. If you encounter any idiots, just ignore them and give me some breathing room."
Fu Yunyi: "You make it sound like I'm a troublemaker. Last time, it was clearly that idiot who inexplicably bumped into me. I didn't do anything. I didn't even complain to my uncle. Aren't I being humble enough?"
Xu Chen was speechless. "You're not complaining because you don't want to? Even if you did, it wouldn't make a difference. President Fu isn't that free."
After saying this, Xu Chen immediately remembered that just a few tens of minutes ago, Fu Chi had taken time out of his busy schedule to personally pick up Xia Zhiyi, and he was momentarily speechless.
Fortunately, Fu Yunyi wasn't around and didn't know how indescribable Xu Chen's expression was. He muttered softly on the other end of the phone, "Who said that? My uncle is still very good to me!"
Xu Chen: "... If you say so, then so be it."
If Fu Yunyi had said that before, Xu Chen might have believed it to some extent. After all, she had been an observer of Fu Chi and Fu Yunyi's interactions. Although they weren't exactly close, Fu Yunyi would always step in to help Fu Chi whenever he got into trouble.
Family ties... well, they still exist.
But looking at things now, the contrast... seems a bit too obvious.
But then Xu Chen thought about it again, and realized that it seemed quite normal for his nephew to be different from his wife... Huh?
Fu Yunyi has been staying on set recently. In order not to affect his work, Xu Chen Xia Zhiyi that they will not tell Fu Yunyi about Xia Zhiyi Zhiyi's relationship with his uncle for the time being.
As for Fu Chi, Xu Chen figured that this workaholic wasn't the type to flaunt his relationship, so he figured he probably wouldn't bring it up with Fu Yunyi. Therefore, he didn't tell Fu Chi either.
So, after Fu Yunyi finished his call with Xu Chen, he thought it over and over and decided that he should contact his uncle to reconnect with him.
Then he called Fu Chi.
Then...
Fu Yunyi: "Uncle, I have a trip in a few days that's quite close to the Imperial Capital. Are you free?"
Fu Chi: "What are you doing?"
Fu Yunyi: "It's rare for me to come back, so I wanted to have a meal with you."
There was a moment of silence on Fu Chi's end, then Fu Yunyi heard the sound of pages turning, guessing that his uncle was probably looking at some kind of schedule or something.
Then Fu Yunyi heard Fu Chi say in a calm tone, "Okay, contact my assistant for the specific time. I also have something to inform you about."
Fu Yunyi asked curiously, "What's the matter? Do we need to meet to talk?"
Fu Chi remained silent for a while, probably thinking, "Let's make the meeting more formal."
This immediately piqued Fu Yunyi's curiosity.
Is there anything between him and Fu Chi that they can't discuss over the phone and have to meet in person to talk about?
Thinking this, Fu Yunyi had a sudden inspiration. "Could it be that I have a little aunt?"
Fu Chi: "... Hmm."
Fu Yunyi's eyes widened in surprise. After a moment's reaction, he exclaimed excitedly, "Oh! I see! Then we really should meet them formally!"
For his uncle to bring it up like that, they must already be in a confirmed relationship. His uncle is a decent person, and he would never joke about something like this!
So, so!
Fu Yunyi was deeply shocked: His uncle had finally blossomed!
Fu Yunyi asked Fu Chi, "Does Grandpa know?"
Fu Chi: "I know."
So Fu Yunyi didn't press Fu Chi about who the other person was, quickly hung up the phone, and immediately called Old Master Fu.
Fu Yunyi: "Grandpa! Grandpa! My uncle found a girlfriend!?"
Old Master Fu was quite happy to receive his grandson's call. He didn't think much of what was being said and replied bluntly, "What girlfriend? Your uncle has found a boyfriend."
Fu Yunyi: "Oh, boyfriend... boyfriend!?"
Old Master Fu: "Yes, what's wrong?"
Before Fu Yunyi could speak further, the old man started imagining all sorts of things, frowning as he said, "Your uncle is almost thirty and has finally started his first love. You can't just say things like that because the other person is a man. I'm older than you and I accept that, but you're not going to be as old-fashioned as I am..."
Fu Yunyi quickly interrupted him, "Wait, wait, wait, Grandpa, Grandpa, that's not what I meant!"
Fu Yunyi: "I... no, that... so Uncle has been single for so many years because he likes men?"
Old Master Fu: "..."