The matter ended before the Lunar New Year, and apart from the parties involved, no one knows what Xia Zhiyi did in this false yet real world.
But none of that matters.
Originally planning to spend the Spring Festival in the south, Xia Zhiyi and Xia Wanyi ended up staying in the Imperial Capital for the holiday due to various unforeseen circumstances. However, having family members to spend the New Year with them this year was a good thing.
Xia Zhiyi good physical condition, and with his own abilities, the minor injury did not affect his movements. When he learned that Xia Wanyi planning to go to the city to buy some New Year's gifts for the old man and his new friends, he offered to go with her.
These past few days, Fu Chi has been running around like a headless chicken by Old Master Fu. When he learned that Xia Zhiyi and Xia Wanyi were going out, he originally wanted Fu Yunyi to cover for him and accompany them. However, Fu Yunyi was called away to work by Xu Chen and couldn't get away, so Fu Chi could only watch the two siblings leave by car.
The old man looked at his son, who was standing like a statue waiting for her husband, and was both amused and annoyed. "You're a grown man, I know this is your first love, there's no need to be so clingy, is there?"
The old man, who knew nothing, naturally wouldn't understand Fu Chi's worries. Although Xia Zhiyi said that the plot had indeed disappeared, and even if some magical entity was going to create a new plot here, it shouldn't have anything to do with them, he would still be worried.
In particular, given all their previous actions, none of the people involved in Huanyu have fared well. They've arrested everyone they could, but there are always a few who didn't get their hands dirty, and some of their family members, who might want to retaliate.
Xia Zhiyi very strong, but he can get injured too, as seen this time.
However, when facing the old man, Fu Chi simply turned to look at him and said, "When Mom was alive, weren't you the same?"
What's the difference between them, father and son? When Fu Chi's mother was still alive, didn't Old Master Fu always want to take her with him wherever he went, and become restless if they were apart for even a short time?
They're both father and son; the father shouldn't criticize the son.
Fu Chi's love for his wife is entirely inherited from his father.
Unexpectedly Fu Chi suddenly brought up his deceased wife. Old Master Fu paused slightly, sighed, as if recalling something, "I... I wasn't as clingy as you were back then."
Fu Chi: "Dad, I have a very good memory; I remember everything from when I was three years old."
Fu Chi, a young man who was able to control an entire business empire and expand upon the assets and connections left by his grandfather, had his mind as capital, which naturally took effect from a very young age.
Old Master Fu choked. "What do you know? Your mother isn't in good health and has a soft temper. If I don't keep an eye on her, she'll easily be bullied!"
Fu Chi calmly replied, " A-Yi also has a mild temper. If I don't keep an eye on him, he might just let it go if he gets bullied."
Old Master Fu: "..."
The old man fell into deep thought: Was he seen this way by outsiders back then?
Although the old man didn't deny that Xia Zhiyi did have a good temper, he was old and experienced, and he could see that other people's good temper and gentle personality might be innate, Xia Zhiyi's temper... was simply because she didn't care about other people and things, that was why she had such a bad temper, right?
Xiao Xia is definitely not someone who's easy to bully, is she?
But can you say that others didn't bully him just because he doesn't mind?
Of course not, that's the difference between subjective and objective.
The old man stroked his chin, unable to understand when his son had developed such a thick filter of prejudice. But he simply stopped thinking about it and waved his hand, saying, "Alright, they're all gone. If you're really worried, hurry up and finish these things. They can't be out shopping that quickly. You can go pick them up in a bit."
Fu Chi: "..."
Just then, little Xia Zhen appeared at the second-floor railing, rubbing her eyes, and asked softly, "Brother Fu Chi, where's my brother?"
Fu Chi paused, then exchanged a glance with the old man.
Goodness, none of them had remembered that Xia Zhen was also there.
Xia Zhiyi took Xia Wanyi out shopping and didn't even remember that there was a little girl at home.
Fu Chi: " A-Yi went out with her sister, I'll pick her up in a bit. You play by yourself for a while, I'll take you with me after I'm done."
He remained expressionless throughout, and Xia Zhen was used to it. She knew that Fu Chi didn't mean he disliked her, so she obediently nodded, "Oh, okay."
The atmosphere here was harmonious and joyful, and Xia Zhiyi and Xia Wanyi were naturally in a good mood as well. Only Fu Yunyi still had to work during the Spring Festival holiday, was full of bitterness.
Fu Yunyi: "Ah, everyone in my family is resting today, why am I the only one working?"
"Suddenly, I feel like being a celebrity isn't fun at all."
" Xu Chen, if I retire from the entertainment industry, will you hit me?"
Xu Chen, sitting in the passenger seat typing furiously on his tablet, didn't even turn his head. "If you're so capable, go say that to President Fu."
Hilarious! Does she think she doesn't know? With Fu Chi's style, even if Fu Yunyi is his nephew, if he were to go on strike so easily, he would still give him a thorough dressing-down.
Fu Yunyi: "... Speak properly, don't keep bringing up my uncle."
He paused, then cleared his throat. "I was just joking, don't tell my uncle."
Xu Chen snorted coldly.
Then, Fu Yunyi sighed again, "So, you should know that Xia Zhiyi is also at my house, right? Why didn't you call him to save the day? Isn't he a newcomer? How could you miss such a good opportunity?"
Xu Chen still didn't look up. "Xia Zhiyi only has this short time to relax before the Lunar New Year. Have some decency."
Fu Yunyi choked, then asked with some confusion, "Why do you say that? Does he have a lot of announcements after the New Year? It can't be that bad."
Xu Chen finally looked up, gave him a long, thoughtful look, and clicked her tongue twice. "You didn't know? Tsk, that makes sense."
Xu Chen: "It's not a notice. Xia Zhiyi has other things to do, and he can't neglect his studies. As for things in the entertainment industry, he'll probably have to put them on hold for now."
"Just know that Xia Zhiyi only has this last bit of relaxation before the Lunar New Year. If you don't want to get beaten up by your uncle, don't cause him any trouble."
As Xia Zhiyi's manager, Xu Chen wasn't entirely clear on everything due to confidentiality agreements, but that wasn't important. All she needed to know was that Xia Zhiyi was going to do something very important, so acting had to be put on hold.
The roles and suitable gigs originally planned for Xia Zhiyi have all been cancelled. Now, all Xia Zhiyi has left is the filming of that movie, which was only kept Xia Zhiyi himself expressed his desire to continue acting. Otherwise, with official backing, Xia Zhiyi could have withdrawn without any worries, and the production team wouldn't have been able to say anything.
Xu Chen: "Sigh, I feel like this salary is a bit too much for me to handle."