Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The moment Qiao Xiyan left, the atmosphere in the private room instantly changed.
Fu Chen leaned against Song Fengwan unscrupulously. âWhy are you drinking so much?â
âItâs not much?â The slightly explosive music in the private room made her ears hurt.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âYou have something on your mind,â Fu Chen said firmly.
Ever since she and the Qiao family entered the old residence, Fu Chen had already noticed something amiss. She didnât dare to look at him at all, and now she was drinking non-stop.
âItâs... itâs nothing. I just think this cocktail is quite delicious.â Song Fengwan smiled bitterly. She originally wanted to drink some alcohol to bolster her courage and calm herself down.
However, at this moment, not only was her entire body hot, but her mind was also a mess.
âThird Fu!â Duan Linbai suddenly approached him like a thief and smiled at him strangely.
âWhat?â Fu Chen was extremely dissatisfied with him singing âYou Are My Eyesâ to him.
He gave me a mink coat last year, and this year, itâs just a song.
Fu Chen was helpless with such a friend.
âYour brother-in-law has already left. Arenât you and Little Sister-in-Law leaving yet?â Duan Linbai kept winking at him and even stuffed a box into his pocket.
Feeling the size, Fu Chen roughly understood what it was.
âItâs your birthday after all. Itâs the thought that counts. As your brother, I still hope that you can... Ahem, you know what I mean. Do your best. Iâm rooting for you.â
Fu Chen suddenly felt that Duan Linbaiâs smile at this moment was exceptionally unrestrained and annoying.
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Fu Chen and Song Fengwan stayed in the private room for a while longer before paying the bill and driving away.
Song Fengwan was a little drunk. She leaned against the back of the seat. The lights and shadows quickly flashing past outside the car floated on her face. Her face was slightly red, and her body was very hot. She wanted to reach out to tug at her collar and cover her neck again.
âWhere are we going?â She tilted her head and looked at Fu Chen.
âWhen you sober up, Iâll send you back.â
Song Fengwan bit her lip. âThird Brother...â
âHmm?â
âI... love you a lot.â
Song Fengwan rarely said these words to Fu Chen. His fingers gripping the steering wheel tightened slightly. He stopped the car at the side and tilted his head to look at her seriously.
âWhat did you say?â
Song Fengwan had also made sufficient preparations to say it the first time due to the alcohol, but it had been a little difficult for her earlier. It wouldnât be like this the second time. âI love you. I...â
She smiled foolishly at Fu Chen. âI really love you.â
Fu Chen chuckled softly, and his thin lips curled up into a beautiful smile.
âSay it again.â His voice was deep and seemed to be coaxing her.
Today was Fu Chenâs birthday, so he specially wore a festive dark red sweater. His entire person was like fire and snow.
The light in the car was very dim, and their faces were in the dark. Occasionally, a car would pass by on the opposite side, flickering lights onto their faces, making Song Fengwanâs face appear bright and dim. Her face became even redder, and the light and shadow made her look graceful and gentle.
âI love...â
Before Song Fengwan could finish speaking, Fu Chen smiled and rubbed her hair. âI used to think that you were a little cold-tempered or that you had yet to develop deep feelings for me. No matter how much I flirted with you, you didnât take the bait...
âThis young lady was quite hard-hearted.â
Song Fengwan laughed in a muffled voice.
âYou didnât say it directly. All you know is to do things secretly. Besides, whoâs the hard-hearted one?!â Song Fengwan disagreed.
âWhen you told me about Cheng Tianyi, I thought that this little girl was really bad.â
âCheng Tianyi...â Song Fengwan had almost forgotten this person.
âAt the time, I felt that I was a little possessed because I didnât think you were bad but rather very cute.â Fu Chen reached out his hand and stroked the hair on her forehead.
âItâs good to be a little hard-hearted. It wasnât easy for me to woo you, let alone other people. In the future, only look after Third Brother and follow me, okay?â
âYeah,â she groaned in response.
âYou said you love me...
âThis is the best gift Iâve ever received.â
Whatever Fu Chen wanted, he got it too easily. But for her...
He was extremely patient, as though he wouldnât get sick of doing anything.
...
It would take more than half an hour for the car to reach Yunjin Prime Manor. Song Fengwan was so nervous that she kept gulping and thinking about what she should do later.
When they reached home, it was almost ten oâclock. Uncle Nian was already asleep and had left the lights on for him. Fu Xinhan was lying in his kennel. When he heard the commotion, he ran to Song Fengwan and shook his head and tail.
âMmph...â Song Fengwan was already tipsy. She staggered as she squatted down and patted his head.
âLetâs go upstairs.â Fu Chen sighed. She had only talked with him for a bit. After getting herself drunk, she was walking unsteadily now.
Since they were already at his own house, how could Fu Chen possibly sleep separately with her? He half hugged Song Fengwan and entered his room.
Fu Xinhan wagged his tail and followed happily.
Song Fengwan hadnât been here for a long time, so the dog was happy to see her.
But before he could follow her in, Fu Chen slammed the door shut.
Fu Xinhan stood at the door and whimpered in protest.
Fu Chen had already helped Song Fengwan onto the bed. He turned around to open the door and looked at the dog squatting outside.
Fu Xinhan wagged his tail vigorously and looked at him fawningly.
âGo downstairs and sleep by yourself.â
âWoof woofââ The dog was instantly displeased. He raised his paws and wanted to play in the house, but Fu Chen stopped him. âFu Xinhan!â
He snorted coldly. The dogâs body trembled, and he ran downstairs. Why is it useless to act cute? Heâs too ruthless.
He actually intimidated this dog directly?