Fu Chi and Xia Zhiyi. The housekeeper was going to tell the two of them who were still at the company, but Xia Zhiyi stopped him.
Xia Zhiyi tilted her head, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Things have been a bit somber at home lately because of Fu Chi, haven't they? Let's treat this as a surprise for Grandpa and Fu Yunyi. Don't tell them yet; they'll be thrilled to see Fu Chi when they get back."
Upon hearing this, the butler hesitated for a moment, but seeing that Fu Chi did not intend to stop him, he nodded to indicate that he understood.
So when Fu Yunyi returned to the old house and saw Fu Chi sitting in the living room watching international news, he was genuinely startled.
"Uncle!" Fu Yunyi initially thought he was dreaming. After taking a few more steps and confirming that it was indeed his uncle, he excitedly rushed over. "Uncle, why are you back! You've been discharged from the hospital! Why didn't you tell me! I didn't even go to the hospital to pick you up!"
"By the way, where's Xia Zhiyi?"
Fu Yunyi blurted out Xia Zhiyi's name, then, meeting Fu Chi's deep gaze, he quickly corrected himself, "I meant, where's Uncle? Hasn't Uncle been with you the whole time lately?"
Xia Zhiyi's voice sounded from behind and above him, "What, you missed me that much?"
Fu Yunyi turned his head and saw Xia Zhiyi coming down the stairs, so he knew that Xia Zhiyi had probably been upstairs.
Fu Chi asked Fu Yunyi, "Why are you back so early?"
Having been busy at the company for so many days, Fu Yunyi, who had managed to finish his work early and sneak out today, suddenly felt a little guilty.
Fu Chi watched him Jingjing, waiting for him to explain himself.
Xia Zhiyi walked slowly downstairs, handed her coat to the maid who approached her, and said to the two of them, "You left early, didn't you? Otherwise, you wouldn't be back for at least another hour."
After all, there's also the evening rush hour that will keep people stuck in traffic.
Fu Yunyi said awkwardly, "Uncle, today was an accident. I usually don't get home until after six o'clock."
As he spoke, Fu Yunyi saw the butler walk in and quickly grabbed him, "Butler, can you vouch for me?"
The butler didn't understand what had happened, but he had heard what Fu Yunyi had just said, and nodded. "Young Master is right. For the past few days, he hasn't been home until after six o'clock every day, and he spends a lot of time stuck in traffic."
With someone vouching for him, Fu Yunyi relaxed a little and complained, "The old house is a bit far from the company. It's okay in the morning; I can just go earlier."
"But he always blocks my way at night, and Grandpa insists on staying at the old house."
Xia Zhiyi asked curiously, "Then why did you come back alone? You didn't leave early by yourself and leave the old man at the company, did you?"
Fu Chi's cold, detached gaze drifted over again.
Fu Yunyi was startled and quickly waved his hands. "No, no, Grandpa had an appointment with someone and left this afternoon."
If it weren't for that, and if the old man were still around, Fu Yunyi would never have dared to run away so blatantly.
and...
Fu Yunyi: "I've been busy for many days, and I finally managed to finish everything before leaving work today, which is why I left a little early."
"To be frank, I'm not even a company employee, so I'm not obligated to follow the company's working hours."
As he spoke, Fu Yunyi cautiously observed Fu Chi's expression.
He thought Fu Chi was definitely going to scold him this time, and although he was nervous, he was mentally prepared to be scolded.
But Fu Yunyi didn't expect that Fu Chi would just glance at him without scolding him, and instead ask, "What did Dad go about?"
Fu Yunyi: "Huh?"
Fu Chi frowned. "You don't know?"
Fu Yunyi is usually neither at home nor at the company, so it's understandable that he doesn't know about the old man's whereabouts.
They're all under the same roof now, and Fu Yunyi still doesn't know anything? Fu Chi really has to wonder what's the point of this kid's brain.
Or has Fu Yunyi's brain finally been completely worn out after being in the entertainment industry for so long?
Fu Yunyi had no idea what Fu Chi was thinking. He suddenly felt a chill run down his spine, and then quickly shook his head. "No, no, no, I still know where Grandpa is."
"Grandpa told me yesterday that he's meeting an old friend today, having dinner together tonight, and also discussing a potential collaboration."
"Oh, right, Grandpa said that his old friend is Teng Shu's maternal grandfather."
Upon hearing this, Fu Chi thought for a moment and understood what was going on. His gaze toward Fu Yunyi then carried a hint of disdain.
Fu Yunyi didn't understand why his uncle was suddenly looking at him like that, and asked hesitantly, "Uncle, what's wrong?"
Even Xia Zhiyi guessed what was going on with the old man's schedule this afternoon, and chuckled, "You're quite lucky. The old man is probably trying to get back at you. Did you tell him about the contract?"
Upon hearing this, Fu Yunyi paused for a moment before understanding.
He was momentarily speechless, both amused and embarrassed. "Ah, so it was for me? I thought it was... I thought..."
"Did you think the old man was still going strong and ambitious, and was about to have a second spring in his career?" Xia Zhiyi joked.
Fu Chi: "What did you tell the old man?"
Fu Yunyi: "Sigh, I was just complaining to the old man. Uncle, aren't you tired of dealing with Teng Shu? I feel like he speaks in riddles and riddles, it's exhausting."
"I really just complained to Grandpa, I didn't mean for him to do anything."
He's not the kind of kid who would run to his parents to complain if someone bullied him.
Moreover, although Teng Shu was a bit difficult to deal with, Fu Yunyi also knew that it was because he himself was not strong enough.
If he were like his uncle, without any gaps, Teng Shu probably wouldn't have gone to such lengths to dig holes for him.
However, to my surprise, Grandpa didn't say anything when he heard it, but he actually kept his matter in mind.
As Fu Yunyi thought about this, he suddenly felt a little moved.
Waaah, he really is still Grandpa's beloved eldest grandson.
but...
"Won't Grandpa be bullied by Teng Shu's maternal grandfather if he goes alone?" Fu Yunyi asked cautiously.
Xia Zhiyi laughed and said, "Do you think the old man is like you?"
Fu Yunyi: "Huh?"
Fu Chi: "Dad, where are we having dinner tonight?"
He wasn't asking Fu Yunyi, but the butler.
The butler actually knew about this and quickly gave him an address.
Fu Chi tried to get up, but Xia Zhiyi pressed his shoulder down.
He tilted his head slightly and looked at Xia Zhiyi.
Xia Zhiyi reached out and smoothed his hair, smiling as she said, "You're going to pick up Grandpa, right? I'll go; you stay home and rest."
Fu Chi pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly. "Alright."
Although he didn't know why Xia Zhiyi wanted to stop him, he could tell that Xia Zhiyi well, Fu Chi didn't refuse in the end.
Fu Yunyi: "Oh? Then I'll go too."
Xia Zhiyi looked at him and smiled, "You should have gone anyway."