Fu Yunyi's expression kept changing, and Xia Zhiyi watched from the side, finding it quite interesting.
Although his confirmation of his relationship with Fu Chi was a spur-of-the-moment decision, or rather, the fact that the two of them were dating was never part of Xia Zhiyi's plan; it was all an impulsive act.
But because of this matter, he didn't mind watching Fu Yunyi's struggle a few more times.
To say that Xia Zhiyi dislikes Fu Yunyi that much wouldn't be an exaggeration.
Rationally, Xia Zhiyi well aware that the various experiences he and his sister Xia Wanyi their first life were not caused by Fu Yunyi and Gu Miaomiao, the main characters, even if they were beneficiaries.
Therefore, Xia Zhiyi's mischievousness and deliberate teasing towards Fu Yunyi were merely based on minor emotional outbursts of anger.
He wouldn't hurt Fu Yunyi, not before, and even less so after he started dating Fu Chi.
But seeing how Fu Yunyi was, he certainly wouldn't refuse.
It's harmless.
At the same time, Xia Zhiyi was also curious about what Fu Yunyi would say after being shocked.
Based on his understanding of Fu Yunyi and his relationship with Fu Chi, Fu Yunyi would definitely not say anything against him dating Fu Chi.
So, will Fu Yunyi call her "little aunt"?
Or is it my uncle?
Then Fu Yunyi gave his answer, "Xia... you're really an adult now, aren't you?"
Xia Zhiyi: "..."
Xia Zhiyi was silent for a few seconds, then looked at Fu Chi: "Your nephew seems very worried that you're deceiving a minor."
Fu Chi turned his head and looked calmly at Fu Yunyi.
Fu Yunyi: "..."
Fu Yunyi shrank back and gave an awkward laugh, "Well, this, um... I... uh, it's because Xia Zhiyi really looks like a minor boy."
Although Xia Zhiyi has grown taller recently, something Xia Zhiyi Fu Yunyi noticed immediately upon their first meeting, as he hadn't seen her in person for a while, Xia Zhiyi to be around 1.75 meters tall, but...
Xia Zhiyi's face is undeniably youthful.
The term "baby face" perfectly describes someone like Xia Zhiyi.
If you didn't know his age, you could easily mistake him for someone who's just started high school!
Height is a big deal these days; kids can easily grow to 1.8 meters tall. Fu Yunyi once saw a 13-year-old child star who was 1.83 meters tall on a variety show, which was truly impressive.
Xia Zhiyi smiled and said, "Oh, but your uncle, if you ignore his clothes, actually looks to be only in his early twenties."
Yes, Xia Zhiyi herself looks young, but Fu Chi is also someone who knows how to maintain his youthful appearance. Not only is his face handsome, but if it weren't for his strong aura, he could blend perfectly into the student group if he changed into casual clothes.
Upon hearing this, Fu Chi didn't react in any particular way, but Fu Yunyi was taken aback and subconsciously looked at Fu Chi.
Xia Zhiyi leaned towards Fu Chi at this moment, took his arm, and said to Fu Yunyi with a smile, "Don't you think? If Fu Chi and I wore matching outfits, no one would doubt your uncle's age."
Fu Yunyi swallowed hard, met Fu Chi's deep eyes, and slowly nodded. "Yes, you're right."
Regardless of whether it's right or wrong, only a fool would bring up the age difference between the two people at a time like this.
How old is my uncle again this year?
Fu Yunyi did some mental calculations, then fell silent again.
If you really think about it, twenty-eight years old isn't old at all, right?
However, Xia Zhiyi eighteen years old, and the two are ten years apart, so the age difference is indeed quite large, two years apart is a full cycle.
But... twenty-eight really isn't old.
How strange.
What's even stranger is that Fu Yunyi vaguely senses that, between Xia Zhiyi and Fu Chi, the one making the decisions... seems to be Xia Zhiyi?
Wrong, or just an illusion?
Shouldn't the younger uncle be the one in a stronger position?
How strange!
In short, Fu Yunyi ate the meal in a daze, not even knowing what he had eaten.
Even if the food at this private restaurant is delicious enough to justify its exorbitant price, people who aren't interested in it certainly won't be able to taste anything.
As a result, Fu Yunyi completely forgot about the topics he had originally planned for their meeting. When it was time to part, he was still a little dazed. Xia Zhiyi stuffed a small bag into his hand, and he returned to his residence.
What truly pulled Fu Yunyi back to his senses was Gu Zhiyuan's phone call.
Gu Zhiyuan: "Hey, are you alright? You sent me so many exclamation marks before, but didn't say a single word. You didn't reply to my messages either. Don't you know that's scary?!"
Gu Zhiyuan: "If I hadn't checked with the restaurant owner to make sure nothing bad had happened, I would have been so scared I'd called the police!"
Fu Yunyi: "... Ah."
Gu Zhiyuan: "Huh? So what happened to you? Weren't you supposed to be meeting Mr. Fu's girlfriend?"
Fu Yunyi: " Old Gu."
Gu Zhiyuan: "Hmm?"
Fu Yunyi: "Didn't you want me to take a picture so you could see me?"
Gu Zhiyuan hesitated for a moment. "Yeah... it wasn't because that person didn't want to take a photo with you that you two had a conflict, was it?" Surely not?
Fu Yunyi: "Actually, it doesn't need to be so complicated."
"Ah?"
Fu Yunyi: "You know that person too, we've met before."
Gu Zhiyuan: "What? It's someone I know? Who? Who's so amazing?" In that instant, countless people he knew flashed through Gu Zhiyuan's mind. After recalling them, he couldn't think of anyone who might have any connection with Fu Chi, but he just couldn't think of anyone who could get Fu Chi's special attention.
Fu Yunyi: " Xia Zhiyi."
Gu Zhiyuan: "... Who?"
Fu Yunyi: "Waaah... Xia Zhiyi! Xia Zhiyi has really become my elder! Old Gu, waaaah, what am I going to do? I treated him like a younger brother, but he's become my little aunt... Oh no, he made me call him little uncle, how awful, even my little uncle makes me call him that."
Gu Zhiyuan was stunned.
Gu Zhiyuan: "Who?"
Fu Yunyi: " Xia Zhiyi! Xia Zhiyi! Did you hear me?! From now on Xia Zhiyi is my uncle!"
Gu Zhiyuan: "..."
Click.
Gu Zhiyuan cracked.
*
Xia Zhiyi was personally escorted back to her dormitory by Fu Chi. On the way, he briefly told Xu Chen about what happened that evening.
Xu Chen: "... I understand. It was my oversight. I didn't expect President Fu to tell Fu Yunyi about this on his own initiative."
Xia Zhiyi: "Hmm, he seems a bit frightened. Will this affect the filming?"
Xu Chen seemed to sigh, then said, "It's okay, I'll go find him now, everything will be arranged."
Of all things, work is paramount, and she would absolutely not allow Fu Yunyi to go on strike because he was too frightened!