During dinner, Zhou Yaxian brought up the old topic of Wen Han’s marriage:
"I know you don’t like to hear this, but I have to say it even if you don’t like listening. Shaoyuan is already 5 years old, and even he knows he should find soone to accompany you. When are you going to take this matter seriously?"
Wen Han ate his al with lowered eyes, picking his son’s favorite cola chicken wing and putting it into Shaoyuan’s bowl, seemingly completely ignoring what his mother said.
Zhou Yaxian glanced at Shaoyuan:
"It’s rare for soone like Teacher Su, whom even Shaoyuan is really fond of, to have such good character and looks, and she’s impeccable towards Shaoyuan too. As for family background, we’re not picky; as long as she’s good for Shaoyuan, there’s no other issue. You really can’t miss this opportunity again. If you had considered this matter earlier, Shaoyuan would have had soone to accompany him at ho and wouldn’t have run away from ho."
Realizing that the conversation had shifted to him, Shaoyuan, who had been looking curiously at his grandma and dad, suddenly lowered his head and started to focus on eating.
Seeing how Shaoyuan behaved, Wen Han couldn’t help but smile. He put down his utensils and elegantly wiped his mouth with a tissue, without a trace of impatience on his face; in fact, he’d beco sowhat numb to his mother bringing up his marriage every ti they had a family dinner together.
He looked at his mother and spoke indifferently:
"Su Mu is already married."
Zhou Yaxian did not expect this outco, and even the always silent Wen Songyan paused in surprise, exchanging a look with her before Zhou Yaxian asked:
"Is this just an excuse to fob us off?"
Wen Han smiled slightly, patting Shaoyuan’s shoulder: "You tell them."
Shaoyuan was reluctant but didn’t want his grandma to misunderstand his dad, so he pouted and defended his father: "Sister Su is indeed married. Dad and I just found out today. Her husband is Uncle Fu."
"It’s Fu Shinian." Wen Han added.
Zhou Yaxian and Wen Songyan were both startled: "That young man from the Fu family got married?"
"Yes, I happened to co across it today. It seems to be a secret marriage; not many people know."
With the conversation reaching this point, Zhou Yaxian was thoroughly disappointed and sighed helplessly, but still didn’t give up:
"What about Qingluan then? She has been waiting for you all this ti."
Wen Han smiled helplessly:
"Mom, can we not talk about this as soon as we see each other? Especially with Shaoyuan here."
Shaoyuan raised his hand:
"I support grandma in making dad find a wife."
Wen Han playfully tapped his head: "You don’t want to live anymore?"
Before Shaoyuan could say anything in response, Wen Songyan’s expression imdiately darkened: "Speak properly. What’s the need to hit a child? Is this what you learned in the military?"
Wen Han: "..."
After dinner, as Wen Han was preparing to take Shaoyuan upstairs to wash up, Zhou Yaxian reminded him: "Although you’ve brought Qingqing’s sister this ti to take Shaoyuan’s grandmother away, this is not a long-term solution. She will have to co back at so point. If you can’t make the tough decision, I will. After all, Shaoyuan doesn’t care much for her affection."
Wen Han responded lightly:
"I have my limits."
——
Dinner at Bishui Yuntian was served a bit late today. Just before alti, Song Yi arrived at Bishui Yuntian and entered the study to speak with Mr. Fu after saying he had sothing to discuss. Su Mu didn’t feel very hungry, so she instructed Auntie Lin to wait for them.
"Mr. Fu, the money that Qin Nianwan borrowed from you has been traced to its destination."
"Speak."
"She must have been cautious, so the fund was quite troubleso to trace at the beginning. Luckily, by following the trail and piecing things together bit by bit, we got a clear picture. The money went through four different banks, under six different nas, and after several days of dostic transfers, it was sent internationally to an H-country account under the na Song Zhengxian—exactly 50 million in total."
Fu Shinian wasn’t surprised, and said indifferently,
"Who is Song Zhengxian?"
"Through the Fu Corporation’s subsidiary in H-country, it was found that Song Zhengxian is just a star-making manager at an entertainnt company, a talent scout to put it simply, who also handles training for newcors. Qin Nianwan was a trainee at this entertainnt company when she was in H-country. After Qin Nianwan returned ho, Song Zhengxian also left the company and started his own real estate venture, a small company the size of a palm, newly established. The money Qin Nianwan borrowed was probably for the initial funding of Song Zhengxian’s company."
Fu Shinian sat back in the executive chair, eyes closed as if resting, rhythmically tapping his fingers on the desk. A few seconds after Song Yi stopped speaking, his movent also ceased, and then he slowly opened his eyes:
"That’s all?"
"There’s more. The information we found shows that Song Zhengxian has a very bad reputation, proficient in all sorts of vices like drinking, whoring, gambling, and even has a record of being detained for dostic violence."
"So is starting a company his way of turning over a new leaf?"
Song Yi let out a nearly imperceptible laugh:
"Perhaps that’s possible, but in my opinion, it’s more likely that he’s aiming to swindle money."
Fu Shinian smiled faintly,
"Place our own people in his company. I don’t want my 50 million to go down the drain just like that."
"Yes."
When Su Mu ca downstairs, he was watching TV in the living room. Hearing the noise, he looked up at the stairs and saw Fu Shinian and Song Yi descending together, so he got up:
"Done talking?"
Fu Shinian responded lightly, "Let’s eat."
Song Yi nodded slightly, "Then Mr. Fu, Madam, I’ll take my leave."
Su Mu said, "Assistant Song, it must be hard work coming in on your day off. Why don’t you stay and eat with us?"
Even though it was the weekend, Song Yi had been working all day. As soon as he got so leads on the Qin Nianwan investigation, he ca to report to Fu Shinian. To be honest, he really felt quite famished at this mont. However, since his boss hadn’t spoken, Song Yi didn’t dare to stay without permission.
He sneakily glanced at Fu Shinian, only to find that Fu Shinian was already looking at him. Before an awkward smile could appear on his face, Fu Shinian spoke coolly:
"What’s with that look? You think I’d let you go hungry?"
Song Yi forced a smile, "Mr. Fu, you’re misunderstanding."
Fu Shinian snorted lightly and led the way to the dining room, "Co eat."
Su Mu smiled slightly at his proud departure and called out to Song Yi:
"Co on over."
During the al, except for Song Yi occasionally praising how delicious the dishes from Bishui Yuntian were, most of the ti was spent in silence. Fu Shinian didn’t like to talk while eating and with his imposing presence, Song Yi felt indigestion by the end. Therefore, the mont Fu Shinian put down his chopsticks, Song Yi quickly followed suit:
"Mr. Fu, I’ve finished eating. I’ll take my leave now."
Fu Shinian wiped his mouth elegantly while lazily glancing at him:
"I never had the intention of keeping you."
Song Yi: "..."
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