I'm Done with the Elite Marriage - Chapter 92

A clap of thunder out of nowhere.

Fu Xunzhou looked at Fu Hexu with a wary face.

Fu Xunzhou believed he had hidden Zhou Youling’s pregnancy very well, leaving no chance for anyone in the Fu Family to find out.

But he forgot, Old Master Fu was a wily old fox.

Back then, Old Master Fu was able to establish the Fu Group in Nanzhou City-he was never a simple character.

Fu Hexu stood up, ready to reach out and stop Fu Xunzhou by the shoulder, but Fu Xunzhou dodged him.

The two walked outside. Fu Xunzhou asked Fu Hexu in a low voice, “What does the old man mean?”

Fu Hexu said, “What else could he mean? The old man knows Zhou Youling has hidden herself away in B City, so he guessed she definitely doesn’t want us Fu Family members to know about this, so he kept quiet.”

That’s why Fu Hexu had looked so nonchalant when he brought up the matter just now.

Thinking about it this way, Fu Xunzhou felt a bit more at ease. He frowned and asked, “How did Old Master find out?”

“Does he even need to investigate? I heard that little meatball looks exactly like you did as a kid,” Fu Hexu said.

As long as it’s a Fu Family member, especially Old Master Fu, one look and they’d know whose child this is-there’s no need for any paternity test.

It could only be said that Zhou Ran and Fu Xunzhou, this father and son, looked too much alike. Fu Xunzhou’s genes were just too strong.

Leaving the restaurant was just to find a more convenient place to talk.

Fu Hexu and Fu Xunzhou strolled slowly along the beach. Fu Hexu said, “With that look on your face just now, if Old Master wants to do something, what do you plan to do?”

Fu Xunzhou said, “I’ll do what I think I should.”

“To help Zhou Youling?” Fu Hexu asked.

Fu Xunzhou didn’t answer.

Fu Hexu understood, shrugged, and said, “Old Master feels guilty toward Zhou Youling, so he’s even less likely to try to take the child. But your mother, on the other hand…”

He glanced at Fu Xunzhou as he spoke.

Fu Xunzhou understood.

Ever since he had publicly resigned from the position of president of the Fu Group, Fu Xunzhou and his mother Yu Wanrong had been at daggers drawn.

Yu Wanrong had schemed for so many years, all to help Fu Xunzhou gain a firm foothold in the Fu Family, but Fu Xunzhou had easily destroyed all her efforts. This matter left Yu Wanrong bedridden for a long time. Although her illness wasn’t serious, it was a demon in her heart.

If Yu Wanrong found out Zhou Youling had given birth to a Fu Family child, there was no telling what she might do.

But Fu Xunzhou wasn’t too worried. At worst, it would be a fight to the death, a complete break between mother and son. Still, that felt too heartless, so he figured it was best to keep hiding the matter.

Fu Hexu glanced at Fu Xunzhou and said, “I came this time to remind you, you don’t need to worry about Grandpa. Of course, if you can win your younger brother’s wife back, everything will be easy to talk about.”

Fu Xunzhou let out a low laugh. “Can’t win her back.”

Fu Hexu said, “Don’t be so lacking in confidence. If you can’t do it in a day, then two days. If not, a year. If that doesn’t work, then a lifetime.”

Fu Xunzhou looked at Fu Hexu when he heard this and couldn’t help but laugh.

He actually thought what he said made a lot of sense.

After a whole day of busyness, it was finally time to rest at eight-thirty in the evening.

Zhou Youling had been busy all day and didn’t even feel tired. She even felt time flew by, and that was a good feeling.

After dinner, Zhou Youling and Xin Nen took a break together, leaving the remaining restaurant tasks to the few big guys.

Xin Nen, ever the gossip, asked Zhou Youling, “Youling, do you know the man who chased you last night?”

Zhou Youling paused and said, “What about him?”

Xin Nen replied honestly, “That man came to the restaurant again today, and every time he gave a lot of money and wouldn’t take change.”

As she spoke, Xin Nen’s cheeks flushed.

“Really?” Zhou Youling’s expression was calm.

The sea breeze blew gently, sweeping away all the heat and fatigue.

Zhou Youling had been busy in the Kitchen all day and hadn’t had time to pay attention to the front hall, so naturally she hadn’t seen Fu Xunzhou.

What surprised Zhou Youling was that she thought Fu Xunzhou would come to pester her today.

Xin Nen said, “To be honest, that man is really handsome, maybe even more handsome than Bo Fei.”

Bo Fei was now the recognized male idol on screen. He had starred in quite a few idol dramas, and right now, a TV series he starred in was airing domestically.

Bo Fei was on a good streak. If he performed well on this reality show, he’d probably attract a lot of attention.

Zhou Youling laughed and said, “You actually said that about Bo Fei. If he hears, you’re dead, hahaha.”

Xin Nen: “Then you mustn’t tell Bo Fei! He’ll kill me!”

Zhou Youling reached out to Xin Nen: “Sure, but you’ll have to pay me hush money.”

Xin Nen reached out and gently patted Zhou Youling’s palm.

“By the way, Zu Yuanrong got her period today, her stomach hurts,” Xin Nen said.

Zhou Youling: “Really? How come no one mentioned it?”

Xin Nen: “Zu Yuanrong didn’t want it to be said. She doesn’t want such a small thing to become everyone’s focus.”

Zhou Youling let out a soft sigh: “Zu Yuanrong is only twenty, still so young, but she’s very sensible. It’s fine, I’ll make her a special meal tonight when I get back, so she can feel warm inside after eating.”

In a way, Zu Yuanrong and Qu Chenghong’s experiences are quite similar. Today, Qu Chenghong was outside singing with his guitar, and Zu Yuanrong also went up to sing a few songs. It was clear she really loves singing.

Xin Nen quickly clapped her hands and said, “That’s great, Zu Yuanrong said your cooking is the best!”

Zhou Youling: “Stop saying that, or I’ll get conceited!”

After wandering for a while, they ran into Fu Xunzhou head-on.

Obviously, Fu Xunzhou was alone.

And clearly, Fu Xunzhou had come with a purpose.

As soon as Xin Nen saw Fu Xunzhou, she sneakily said to Zhou Youling, “Ah, I need to go to the restroom, I’ll go first!”

Zhou Youling wanted to say she’d go with Xin Nen, but this girl dashed off in a flash.

Fu Xunzhou walked up to Zhou Youling in a few steps, but still kept some distance. He asked her in a low voice, “Are you tired?”

Zhou Youling sat on the beach, looking at the distant waves, and said, “I’m okay.”

Fu Xunzhou also sat down on the beach.

The beach here was very clean, milky white, and the sand was very fine. Fu Xunzhou suddenly thought, if he brought Zhou Ran, that little chubby ball, he would definitely have fun playing in the sand. Most importantly, the three of them together as a family would be happier than anything.

For a long while, neither of them spoke, just quietly listening to the sound of the waves.

Fu Xunzhou felt guilty, because he knew he still owed Zhou Youling a honeymoon trip. They had married in a rush, and right after the wedding he threw himself into work. By the time he started preparing for their trip, she had already left his side.

Sitting together on the beach watching the scenery like this was a first for both Zhou Youling and Fu Xunzhou.

Fu Xunzhou had never told Zhou Youling that he had actually already planned to make up for their missed honeymoon, and also wanted to make up for their wedding photos.

Actually, wasn’t this also a regret for Zhou Youling? She just chose to bury this regret deep in her heart, unwilling to be sentimental and say more.

After sitting on the beach for a while, Zhou Youling got up.

She had already stolen a bit of leisure time and couldn’t slack off any longer. There were still things to handle at the restaurant, and she needed to make some plans for tomorrow.

As Zhou Youling was about to get up, she saw that Fu Xunzhou was still sitting on the beach, unmoving.

Curious, Zhou Youling turned and asked him, “Aren’t you leaving?”

Fu Xunzhou said, “This seems to be my first time traveling.”

“Really?” Zhou Youling thought about it. When they got married, Fu Xunzhou didn’t seem to travel, but he often went on business trips-wasn’t that a kind of travel too?

Fu Xunzhou said, “I’ve always been busy since I was a kid.”

Zhou Youling snorted, “Busy for nothing.”

“Exactly.” Fu Xunzhou’s lips curled slightly.

Looking back now, it all seemed like pointless busyness. That word summed it up well.

Fu Xunzhou smiled and shook his head.

The distant lights shone on Fu Xunzhou, casting a clear outline on his profile.

For a moment, Zhou Youling was actually captivated by Fu Xunzhou’s looks.

In Zhou Youling’s memory, Fu Xunzhou had always been quite handsome, but also always quite busy. When others were playing, Fu Xunzhou was studying. He rarely traveled, thinking it was a waste of time.

Zhou Youling sighed softly and said, “Isn’t the sea beautiful?”

Fu Xunzhou nodded, “It’s very beautiful.”

Zhou Youling glanced at Fu Xunzhou and said, “I remember I mentioned before that I wanted to go to the seaside with you, but you said it was boring.”

Fu Xunzhou cleared his throat, feeling ashamed of what he’d said in the past.

Zhou Youling didn’t intend to make things hard for Fu Xunzhou. She stood up, this time really planning to return to the restaurant, but unexpectedly, as she stood, Fu Xunzhou reached out and grabbed her wrist: “Stay with me a little longer. Okay?”

Zhou Youling rarely saw such a lonely look on Fu Xunzhou’s face, and she actually felt a bit of sympathy welling up inside. But glancing at the restaurant not far away, she still resolutely lifted her foot and left.

Fu Xunzhou watched the direction Zhou Youling left in and let out a barely audible sigh.

The sound of the waves echoed in his ears. He felt at ease, yet also full of regret for the past. All he could do now was try his best to make up for everything.