Chapter 208 The Wedding Plans Are Settled

After a whole afternoon of strategic maneuvering, Fu Shihong finally finalized the arrangements for the couple to hold a belated wedding ceremony.

The wedding is scheduled for a month after the new year, which is less than three months away.

With a single glance, Lin Qi delivered the betrothal gift list he had prepared to Madam Bai and Madam Sheng respectively.

This old man is truly wise; he actually made two copies, treating the Bai family and the Sheng family the same.

The small notebook, when opened, was over a meter long, demonstrating the Fu family's immense wealth and status as the richest family in the country.

Mrs. Bai nodded in satisfaction. "Mr. Fu, you've really gone to a lot of trouble. As long as my child is happy, I, as a mother, can rest easy."

Looking at the gift list, Madam Sheng didn't seem particularly happy. After a long pause, she finally uttered a sentence.

"Sir, may I exchange this gift list for a promise from you?"

A hint of surprise appeared on Fu Shihong's face. "Madam Sheng, please speak."

"If one day, Niannian is unhappy, if she really regrets it, I hope you can let her go."

"I hope you can give her the choice, and no one should interfere."

This is the truest love a mother can have for her daughter.

Because Fu Beichen has a criminal record, and life is too long, who can guarantee that the marriage will not have problems?

The saying goes, "Marrying into a wealthy family is like entering a deep sea," because a CEO's divorce can drag down the company's stock price, so many women live their lives in silence.

But she didn't want this marriage to become a lifelong constraint for her daughter.

The promise she demanded for her daughter was far more valuable than a gift list worth billions.

Fu Shihong considered for a few seconds and nodded solemnly.

"Madam Sheng, rest assured. I hereby guarantee that if that day ever comes, no matter what choice Niannian makes, I will not stop her, nor will I allow anyone to stop her."

Then he turned to Lin Qi and said, "I'll have the lawyer draft a relevant agreement. If Bei Chen does anything to wrong Niannian, he will leave with nothing. If Niannian files for divorce one day, she will also be entitled to half of his assets unconditionally."

"Okay." Lin Qi nodded and quickly wrote it down.

The weight lifted from Madam Sheng's heart. "Thank you for your understanding, sir. Please take back this betrothal gift."

Fu Shihong smiled and waved his hand, "Madam Sheng, please keep the things. Consider it as helping Niannian save her pocket money. The Sheng family has raised her to be so outstanding over the years; that is truly a great achievement."

The old man's way of handling things is undeniably wise, both inside and out.

Madam Sheng smiled radiantly, "Then I shall respectfully accept your offer."

She now accepts this gift list with a clear conscience.

Madam Bai watched this scene silently, feeling a pang of guilt in her heart. Madam Sheng had truly fulfilled the role of a mother.

No wonder Xixi hugged her affectionately and called out, "Mommy!"

Because she truly is a good mother!

Madam Bai's eyes unknowingly welled up with tears...

At night, two unfamiliar faces appeared at the tables of Baijia Restaurant.

One is the second son of the second branch of the Bai family, Bai Hengzhi.

I just returned from abroad and I'm only twenty-two years old this year.

He was dressed in a trendy black leather jacket, with three piercings in his left ear, and a row of diamond-studded silver earrings that dazzled under the lights.

This appearance was particularly conspicuous in a traditional family like the Bai family.

The other one is Lu Jiao, the daughter of Madam Bai's best friend.

She arrived in the evening and accompanied Madam Bai to play the zither in the side hall. She had an elegant demeanor and an outstanding appearance.

The way Madam Bai looked at her was like that of someone looking at a future daughter-in-law; her affection was almost overflowing from her eyes.

She deliberately arranged for Lu Jiao to sit next to Bai Yu.

Halfway through the meal, she spoke again gently.

"Ayu, take good care of Jiaojiao and serve her some food."

Anyone with eyes can see that this is the future wife that Madam Bai has found for her eldest son.

Sheng's mother and father exchanged a glance, and breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Bai Yu didn't keep an eye on their Weiwei, they were thankful.

This "no good" man, whoever wants him should take him away quickly.

"Okay." Bai Yu nodded in agreement.

He picked up the serving chopsticks and started putting food into Lu Jiao's bowl non-stop.

Crystal shrimp, squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, crab roe tofu, Kyoto-style spare ribs...

Soon, a small mountain of food was piled up in the bone china bowl in front of Lu Jiao.

Lu Jiao's expression went from surprise to shock, and finally, she quickly reached out to protect her bowl.

"Young Master, that's enough, that's enough, I really can't eat anymore."

Bai Yu's voice was unusually gentle, even carrying a hint of amusement.

"Miss Lu, please don't be shy, have some more."

"The Bai family's dishes are rare; we mustn't waste them."

Lu Jiao smiled gently and brought back the mountain of bowls.

"Thank you, young master."

She lowered her head and began to tackle the mountain of vegetables in small bites; it looked like it wouldn't be finished in less than half an hour.

Looking at the mountain of vegetables, Sheng Weiwei couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Qingning, who was beside her, immediately glanced at her, then silently lowered her head, not daring to make any gestures. The shadow of that big bowl of rice at noon had not yet been fully digested.

Bai Yu turned his gaze over, and his chopsticks immediately reached for Sheng Weiwei's bowl.

The portion size was just right.

A chopstickful of her favorite broccoli, and a piece of fish with the bones removed.

She hasn't been vomiting much lately, and her physical condition is good, which has put his mind at ease.

She imitated Lu Jiao and whispered something.

"Thank you, young master."

Bai Yu looked at her, a very slight smile curving at the corner of his eyes.

His handsome face appeared even softer under the warm light, making him an absolute heartthrob.

Sheng Weiwei's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly lowered her head to eat, not daring to look at him again.

At the other end of the table, Bai Xun and Old Master Fu were having a leisurely chat over drinks, and the two seemed to be getting along very well.

Fu Beichen focused on taking care of Gu Xingnian, occasionally whispering something in her ear that made her giggle, creating an unusually pleasant atmosphere.

After finally finishing the meal, it was already completely dark.

Gu Xingnian was taken away by Fu Beichen.

Madam Bai looked at Bai Yu, then at the quiet Lu Jiao beside her.

"Ah Yu, take Miss Lu out for a walk to digest her food."

He responded and led the people out, their figures disappearing into the night in the garden.

Sheng Weiwei's gaze inadvertently swept over and saw the two figures walking side by side disappear around the corner of the garden path.

She withdrew her gaze expressionlessly and turned to walk in another direction.

It didn't snow today, but the night wind was strong, carrying the unique chill of winter.

A few strands of long hair were blown onto my cheeks, making me feel a little itchy and a little cool.

She was only wearing a thin white cotton coat, and the cold air kept seeping in through her collar.

An idea popped up without warning.

Would Bai Yu take off his thick, warm-looking coat and drape it over Miss Lu?

Then……

We're doomed.

Sheng Weiwei suddenly stopped in her tracks, lost in thought.

He's Bai Yu, whoever wants him can have him, she definitely doesn't want him.

Sheng Weiwei walked slowly along the garden path, gently stroking her belly with one hand.

At this point, her lower abdomen was already slightly protruding.

It's not even 11 weeks yet, but the fetus seems to be growing a bit too fast.

Did I eat too much, get fat, and become less pretty?

Men all like thin women, Bai Yu's aesthetic sense must be...

Pah!

Why did I think of him again?

She slapped her head twice in frustration.

"Are you stupid? Starting to torture yourself?" A familiar, teasing male voice sounded behind her.

She froze and turned around abruptly.

Who else could it be but Bai Yu?

Seeing that he was still wearing his coat, she felt a tiny, inexplicable joy, but asked coldly, "Weren't you strolling in the garden with that Miss Lu?"

Bai Yu smiled and walked closer step by step, his tall figure exuding a strong sense of oppression.

"Since you're just standing here like a third wheel, I can't really do anything bad, so I'll just send you away for now."

Sheng Weiwei replied, "What does this have to do with me? It's your own lack of charm, Young Master Bai."

He curled his lips into a smile, his deep eyes fixed on her. "Really? Doesn't she attract you at all?"

She sneered, her chin slightly raised, like a proud peacock.

"My child's father is miles ahead of you."

Bai Yu was stunned.

When he looked at her again, the tenderness in his eyes was almost overflowing.

The child's father! He loves that title.

His voice instantly deepened, becoming alluringly magnetic, "Weiwei, how about trying again with me?"

Her heart skipped a beat. "Try what?"

He said, "Try it, and see if you like me."

She laughed, a laugh tinged with mockery. "Young Master Bai, you're seducing a pregnant woman here, is that morally acceptable?"

He paused for a moment, then smiled, his eyes revealing an undisguised malice.

"It is somewhat unethical."

"Since it's all immoral anyway, it's a good opportunity to do something bad."

As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly bent down and, to her surprise, scooped her up in his arms.

Sheng Weiwei was terrified and struggled frantically, screaming, "Ah! Bai Yu, put me down! Where are you taking me?"

He ignored her, tightened his grip on her, and strode out of the brightly lit garden, heading towards a darker grove of trees.

This is a narrow path, with dense, impenetrable trees on both sides, and only a dim streetlamp in the distance.

The wind blew through the woods, ruffling the stray hairs by her ears, and she could hear the rustling of leaves.

Sheng Weixing's initial aura was instantly swallowed up by the darkness.

"Bai Yu, please put me down! Waaah, I was wrong, I won't scold you anymore... Please take me back."

She was afraid of the dark, and her voice trembled with tears.

She clung tightly to his neck, her eyes tightly shut, her whole body trembling.

After walking for about three minutes, Bai Yu stopped.

His gentle voice rang in her ear, and his warm breath tickled her ear.

"Weiwei, open your eyes, it's not dark in front of you."

She refused and buried her head even deeper.

He added another sentence, his tone full of doting and patience.

"Weiwei, trust me."

Sheng Weiwei hesitated, then slowly, slowly opened her eyes.

Suddenly.

The dark space in front of me suddenly lit up in beams: the lights in the trees lit up, the flowerbeds lit up, and the lawn lit up.

Not far away, there was an ice castle that shone with a crystal-clear light, a small castle sculpted from ice, shining as brightly as day under the illumination of countless lights.

The darkness faded, leaving only a dazzling light.

Sheng Weiwei stared in surprise as she slid off him and walked step by step toward the ice castle.

Stepping inside, a chilling coldness hits you; the ice castle is filled with colorful lights, illuminating a dazzling array of colors.

That's right, Bai Yu had it specially built for her.

She stood in the light and shadow, and her eyes suddenly welled up with tears.

Zhan Xiao once told her that the snow in Maduri was very heavy, and after the snowfall, it could be sculpted into an ice castle, which would be extremely beautiful.

Now, she has seen an ice castle with her own eyes, and the shock she feels is indescribable.

"Did you make this?" She turned to look at him, her voice trembling slightly.

He stood there, gazing at her with deep affection.

"Weiwei, the darkest time is over. There is light ahead. Can you walk out of the darkness?"

Sheng Weiwei's heart trembled violently, as if she had been burned by something.

He stepped forward, cupped her face in his hands, and kissed her directly.

The kiss was passionate, with an irresistible force, gently soothing her icy heart inch by inch.

Tears streamed down her cheeks.

But she didn't push him away.

He... was the one who dispelled all her darkness.

He gradually broke through her defenses, and she slowly fell into his world...

They kissed for an unknown amount of time until a strange noise came from outside, sounding like a large group of people approaching.

Bai Yu reluctantly pulled away from her lips, then gently pressed her head onto his broad shoulders, embracing her trembling body as if it were a precious jewel.

The butler led more than twenty servants and set off in this direction in a grand procession.

The scene was so large that anyone who didn't know better would think a mass brawl was about to break out.

Some people carried barbecue grills, some carried folding tables and chairs, and many more held plates with neatly arranged top-grade Wagyu beef, freshly slaughtered seafood, and fresh vegetables and fruits.

That's right, an open-air barbecue feast is about to begin.

It was used to entertain distinguished guests from the Sheng and Fu families, and also to create opportunities for Miss Bai and the Bai family to spend time together and build closer relationships.

The servants worked quickly and efficiently, and everything was ready in no time.

As soon as Sheng Weiwei stepped out of the ice castle, she saw Qing Ning and Bai Hengzhi following her.

Qingning, like a little rabbit, was the first to rush over and plunge headfirst into the ice castle not far away.

Soothing music drifted through the flowerbeds.

The path we just came from is now fully lit, so it's not scary at all anymore.

Not long after, Mr. and Mrs. Sheng came over with happy smiles on their faces.

Finally, Qingning pulled her to sit in front of the barbecue grill, wanting to grill the meat herself, and the aroma slowly filled the air.

However, two figures never appeared.

In the spacious princess room, pink curtains hung down, and the air was filled with a sweet fragrance.

Gu Xingnian was completely cornered by Fu Beichen, with nowhere to retreat.

She reached out and pressed her hands against his strong chest, pushing him forcefully.

"Let me go!"

"I want to go to a barbecue with Qingning and the others. I heard there's an ice castle over there; it must be really beautiful."

The man's arm was like an iron clamp, completely still.

Fu Beichen held her tightly in his arms, his chin resting on the top of her head, his voice deep and magnetic.

"Let's go later. The fire isn't even lit yet."

As he spoke, his warm breath tickled her earlobe.

She was about to say something when the man suddenly lowered his head and his burning lips precisely covered hers.

The kiss was forceful and irresistible, a relentless, lingering sip.

Gu Xingnian's breath was instantly taken away, her whole body shuddered, and the string in her mind tightened with a "buzz".

She jerked her head to the side, gasping, "Fu Beichen, what are you doing!"

Fu Beichen pressed his forehead against hers, his dark eyes churning with emotions she couldn't comprehend, his voice hoarse beyond belief.

"Today is a good day, don't reject me again."

With a loud bang.

Gu Xingnian's cheeks were so red they looked like they were about to bleed, and her heart was pounding like a drum, making her eardrums ache.

He's... thinking...

She was somewhat panicked, but had nowhere to escape.