Fu Chi, who had been overheard the conversation, spoke up from the side, "You hit someone and then ran away?"
Fu Yunyi was surprised to find that Fu Chi was also listening. After realizing what was happening, he subconsciously shrank back. "No, no, the production team said they couldn't film anymore, so I came back."
Fu Chi looked at Gu Zhiyuan.
Gu Zhiyuan: "... Mr. Fu, I wasn't there."
Don't be fooled by how vividly he described it, as if he witnessed it firsthand. In reality, it was just a retelling from Fu Yunyi, with artistic embellishments based on Fu Yunyi's personality.
Gu Shenlan took a leisurely sip of tea without saying a word.
Fu Chi said coldly, "When you encounter trouble, your first thought is to take action directly?"
Fu Yunyi: "..."
Ah, it feels great to hit someone, and it feels great to tell my friends about it, but when I face my uncle's cold gaze, it doesn't feel good at all.
However, Fu Yunyi also understood Fu Chi's words.
Fu Chi felt that his approach was too harsh.
but...
Fu Yunyi lowered her head, not daring to look him in the eye, and whispered, "But the other person is a girl. It wouldn't be good for her if we called the police."
Fu Chi: "Is this the only way?"
Fu Yunyi looked up, staring at him blankly, blinking as if he didn't understand what other options were available.
Xia Zhiyi understood Fu Chi's meaning better than Fu Yunyi, or rather, what he was thinking just now actually overlapped with what Fu Chi was thinking.
Xia Zhiyi said, "Since you know that Miki is no good, you should also know that the company behind Miki is no good either. So why haven't you considered whether they might have loopholes elsewhere?"
"It can't just be such a coincidence that you caught Miki red-handed on her first offense, can it?"
Fu Yunyi: "..."
Fu Yunyi suddenly realized.
Fu Chi: "Did you lose your brain while acting?"
Fu Yunyi: "..."
Fu Yunyi lowered his head and said timidly, "I've never really liked using my brain."
Fu Chi: "..."
Fu Chi was speechless at his nephew's self-righteous answer.
What's this?
Having a brain but not using it, and now you're even proud of it?
Xia Zhiyi could understand, after all, he was the same way; when someone was willing to use their brain for him, he was too lazy to think too much.
However, he could understand Fu Chi's thoughts.
Fu Chi was willing to discipline Fu Yunyi because he had expectations for Fu Yunyi; otherwise, he could have simply raised Fu Yunyi like a pig and didn't need to care about him at all.
Just then, the food delivery person arrived outside, so Xia Zhiyi turned to Fu Chi, who had a cold expression, and said, "Alright, we'll talk about this later. The food's about to be served, let's eat first."
Upon hearing this, Fu Chi had just been wearing a cold expression, paused slightly before softening his demeanor and saying to Fu Yunyi, "You'll come back to the old house with me later."
Then, he said gently to Xia Zhiyi, "Don't worry, I'll handle Miki's matter. I won't let him have a chance to bother you."
Xia Zhiyi paused slightly, not expecting Fu Chi to notice this first, and found it somewhat amusing. "Well, I'm not worried."
Gu Shenlan had been Jingjing observing from the side, noticed the change in Fu Chi's attitude and took everything in, lost in thought.
Xia Zhiyi gently tugged at Fu Chi's sleeve and said with a smile, "It's time to eat. If you scare him now, what if he doesn't digest his food later?"
Fu Chi: "... Okay."
Because he was sitting next to Xia Zhiyi, Fu Yunyi heard everything clearly. "..."
Fu Yunyi: Ah, this is strange... it really feels like I have an elder in my life.
After Fu Chi, the biggest ice block, softened his attitude, the dining atmosphere wasn't too bad.
On the contrary, because Fu Chi showed no restraint in taking care of Xia Zhiyi during the meal, the other three people, who knew him to some extent in the past, felt that the meal was a bit... awkward.
In every sense.
Gu Zhiyuan muttered to Fu Yunyi, "I didn't expect Mr. Fu to be so good at taking care of people."
Fu Yunyi replied softly, "After all, he's my uncle."
Hearing this, Gu Zhiyuan blinked, then nodded in deep agreement. "You're right."
Xia Zhiyi: "..."
He wasn't trying to eavesdrop, but his hearing was just too good.
After Fu Chi showed his respect for Xia Zhiyi, Gu Shenlan also adjusted his attitude towards Xia Zhiyi slightly, and asked gently, "Today is also my first time meeting Mr. Xia. The preparations were rushed, and I didn't ask for Mr. Xia's opinion. I wonder if this meal will please Mr. Xia?"
Xia Zhiyi smiled and replied, "It's fine."
As she spoke, Xia Zhiyi tilted her head slightly, glanced at Fu Chi, and then looked at Gu Shenlan again. "This meal should be the second best I've ever had."
Upon hearing this, Gu Shenlan readily agreed and asked, "Oh? Then, I wonder if I might have the honor of knowing who cooks the most delicious meal in Mr. Xia's opinion?"
Xia Zhiyi smiled, "Ah, saying it's the best is just my subjective opinion."
A hint of curiosity flickered in Gu Shenlan's eyes.
Xia Zhiyi smiled, "In my heart, the best cook in the world is naturally my Mr. Fu."
Gu Shenlan blinked, feigning realization, and nodded with a smile, "That's true. But I didn't expect you, Fu Chi, to be able to cook. It seems the two of you have a really good relationship."
Fu Chi nodded slightly. "Mm."
Gu Shenlan: "But in that case, it seems I won't be able to taste it."
Xia Zhiyi smiled, and heard Fu Chi say calmly, "You can also date one."
The people at the table all paused simultaneously.
After a moment, Gu Shenlan chuckled, "I didn't expect you to be able to joke around after you started dating."
Fu Chi said earnestly, "I'm serious, cooking for someone you like tastes different."
Gu Shenlan smiled and shook his head, "I don't have that idea for now. Making money is more interesting to me."
Upon hearing this, Fu Chi said nothing more.
After the meal, Xia Zhiyi that Fu Chi would probably be "teaching" Fu Yunyi that night and wouldn't be staying at his place, so she decided to go back by herself, since it wasn't on her way.
However, Fu Chi had no intention of doing so, and instructed Fu Yunyi: "Go back to the old house first. I will have the butler record the time you arrive home. Don't dawdle on the way."
Fu Yunyi thought Fu Chi had forgotten about it, but he didn't expect his uncle to still remember. Hearing this, his face turned a little bitter, but he still nodded honestly. "I understand."
Xia Zhiyi caught a glimpse of Gu Zhiyuan huddled behind Gu Shenlan, secretly watching his childhood friend's antics, and found it somewhat amusing.