Chapter 80 But if we don't speak, Xiao Tao will...

Only after leaving the sanatorium did Fu Qingli see that her phone, which was on silent, had more than a dozen missed calls from Shen Rongyang and Yuan Mei.

Without even asking, it's easy to guess why they were calling so urgently.

But even knowing that, they had to return the call.

But when he called, Shen Rongyang didn't answer.

I tried calling Yuan Mei, but the call was disconnected after a few rings.

Less than a minute later, I received a message:

[Grandpa Fu came to plead with your maternal grandfather, and he agreed. We're on our way to Xuefu Yayuan. If you really don't want to see him, you should avoid us for now.]

But this is a hurdle that we have to overcome no matter how we try to avoid it.

Besides, there's Shen Rongyang there. He has a heart condition and can't withstand intense emotional excitement; he might get seriously injured if he gets angry.

After deciding to turn back, Fu Qingli turned to Lin Xi and said, "Xiao Xi, I haven't checked out of the hotel room I stayed in before. Why don't you go there and wait for me? I'll come find you later, okay?"

In fact, aside from what happened last time, Fu Huahui has always been very open-minded.

When Fu Wenxun proposed to marry Shen Yu, he did not object because of the Shen couple's background; on the contrary, he treated them with great respect.

After marriage, he respected Shen Yu's wishes. Faced with Fu Wenxun's philandering, he did not protect his son. While criticizing him, he quickly divided the assets to protect the rights of Shen Yu and her son, and respected her decision to separate.

Over the years, Fu Qingli has never tried to persuade Fu Wenxun to agree to the marriage alliance with the Su family. Instead, he has advised Fu Wenxun to give up the idea of ​​interfering in the marriage of the younger generation.

The last incident was also due to Fu Wenxun's instigation. I was really afraid that he wouldn't be able to hold on under the pressure from all sides, so I had no choice but to resort to this desperate measure.

But after what happened last time, Fu Qingli dared not gamble.

If Fu Huahui still sides with Fu Wenxun, then some of his words, whether unintentional or deliberate, will hurt Lin Xi.

"No!" Lin Xi refused firmly, her attitude extremely resolute. "I'm going with you!"

Knowing it was a trap, how could she let Fu Qingli face it alone!

"I just swore to Mom that I would stay with you for the rest of my life. If I back down now, wouldn't I be breaking my promise to Mom?"

She clung to Fu Qingli's hands and refused to let go.

Fu Qingli smiled indulgently, letting her lean against him: "Okay, let's go together!"

"But you have to promise me that no matter what nasty things the Fu family says, you won't take it to heart! They're not targeting you, they're just targeting anyone or anything that's bad for them."

"I know, I'm not sad anymore."

Lin Xi now understands that as long as she is not Su Yi'an, they can find a million faults in her to oppose her.

Because he didn't have Su Yi'an's family background, he couldn't help them obtain the benefits they desired.

She used to be afraid that Fu Qingli would waver in her determination to be with her when faced with those great temptations.

But she now knows that Fu Qingli will not leave, and he will continue to firmly choose her as always.

"Yes, don't be sad over trivial people in the future!" Fu Qingli held Lin Xi's chin with his hand, making her look at him.

His usually deep black eyes now shone with a clear, resolute light. "Just look at me, that's enough. I won't let you be sad again!"

"Okay, I believe you!"

Lin Xi leaned over and gently kissed Fu Qingli's thin lips.

In an instant, her lips and teeth were captured. Fu Qingli's well-defined fingers ran through her soft hair, and he held her head closer to himself.

Their breaths mingled, and Fu Qingli's kiss was intensely possessive, as if he wanted to sweep away all the grievances and sorrows she had suffered in the past from her memory, leaving only his scent.

Lin Xi's cheeks flushed red, and the boundless spring colors gradually warmed the slightly cool autumn air inside the car.

The two were so engrossed in their kiss that they didn't even notice when the car stopped.

The partition in the middle was tapped softly, and then Xiao Tao's cautious voice rang out: "Brother Fu, Sister-in-law, we've arrived at Xuefu Yayuan."

Like a startled cicada, Lin Xi instinctively hid in Fu Qingli's arms.

Fu Qingli was amused by her reaction and chuckled, causing his chest to vibrate slightly: "Don't be afraid, he can't see it."

Sensing that he was implying something about her unconscious moan, Lin Xi angrily punched him in the chest: "Don't talk!"

Fu Qingli lowered his eyes and whispered in her ear, "But if we don't talk, Xiao Tao will really misunderstand what we're doing."

Lin Xi was taken aback, then realized what he meant and said anxiously, "Then speak quickly!"

Seeing that she was about to cry, Fu Qingli stopped teasing her.

He reached out and opened the guard, then said to Xiao Tao, "Understood."

At this moment, the voice had regained its former coldness.

Xiao Tao sat upright with her eyes lowered, resolutely refusing to glance at them: "Brother Fu, should I go upstairs and check the situation first?"

"No need, you can go back directly."

Xiao Tao didn't move, stubbornly refusing him for once: "Brother Fu, I'll wait for your news here."

Fu Qingli and Lin Xi's conversation just now did not avoid mentioning Xiao Tao.

He knew that Fu Qingli wanted to see Fu Huahui. Although he knew he couldn't help much, he just didn't want them to face it alone.

Fu Qingli was silent for a few seconds, then finally nodded: "Okay, you wait here, we'll call you if we need anything."

The three elderly people did not enter the house without permission, but stood at the entrance of the building waiting for them to return.

Lin Xi had met Fu Huahui at Shen Yu's funeral, so she couldn't ignore him now that they were meeting again. After greeting Shen Rongyang and Yuan Mei, she hesitated before respectfully calling out, "Grandpa."

Just as Fu Huahui was about to respond, Fu Qingli stepped between them, her attitude indifferent, and gave him a slight nod: "Mr. Fu."

The distant form of address clearly conveys the intention to distance oneself from the relationship.

Fu Huahui's face stiffened, and he anxiously wanted to explain, but when he saw Shen Rongyang shake his head slightly, he swallowed back the words he was about to say.

Fortunately, Fu Qingli had no intention of discussing these matters outside, so she eventually let him in.

He gave Lin Xi slippers and told her to rest on the sofa, then turned and went into the kitchen to prepare tea.

As soon as he sat down, Fu Huahui rubbed his hands together, looking very awkward, and lowered his voice to try not to let Fu Qingli in the kitchen hear him: "Xiaoxi, can I call you Xiaoxi?"

Lin Xi nodded obediently.

"Grandpa, could you please try to persuade Qingli later and stop him..."

Before she could finish speaking, Fu Qingli came out of the kitchen with a tray containing three cups of tea and a cup of water.

Seeing this, he strode over with the tray in his hand, his tone cold and hard: "Mr. Fu, my affairs with the Fu family have nothing to do with Xiaoxi. If you have something to say, just tell me directly!"

"Oh dear, I didn't mean it..." Fu Huahui couldn't help but sigh, looking pleadingly at Mr. and Mrs. Shen Rongyang, "Mr. and Mrs. Shen, please help me persuade them."

Shen Rongyang sighed and said, "Qingli, we already know the general situation. Yes, Fu Wenxun was wrong; he shouldn't have gone to Xiaoxi and said those things. But you can't just sever ties with the Fu family. That's a betrayal of your ancestors, and you can't make that decision lightly! You need to think it over carefully!"

Fu Qingli, expressionless, arranged the teacups one by one and sat down next to Lin Xi: "Grandpa, Grandma, Mr. Fu, I didn't make this decision lightly. I only just found out that six years ago he approached Xiao Xi and said that I couldn't possibly have only one woman by my side, and even made Xiao Xi stay with me as my lover. Xiao Xi is my bottom line, but he has insulted Xiao Xi and challenged my bottom line time and time again. Now I really don't know how I can get rid of his control except through this method."

Upon hearing this, the three elderly people fell into deep thought, unsure of what to say for a moment.

No one expected Fu Wenxun to say such a thing to Lin Xi. If you look at it this way, the breakup six years ago was entirely his fault.

They had all witnessed Fu Qingli's perseverance over the past six years.

Finally, Fu Huahui broke the silence: "Qingli, I don't object to you being with Xiaoxi anymore..."

He only got halfway through his sentence before Fu Qingli's sharp gaze fell upon him: "I don't need anyone's permission to be with Xiaoxi."

Fu Huahui readily agreed: "Yes, yes, I misspoke. Today I wish you and Xiaoxi a happy marriage. This is a gift I prepared."

As he spoke, he took things out of his briefcase: a large stack of property ownership certificates, dozens of deposit slips and bank cards, and several jewelry boxes.

Seeing this, Fu Qingli frowned even more: "You don't need to prepare these things. I'm not playing hard to get with you."

“I know you’re not after this little bit of money from the Fu family,” Fu Huahui hurriedly began to explain. “This is what I originally planned to give to my granddaughter-in-law. And I’ve said before that even if you don’t acknowledge us, the Fu family will eventually belong to you.”

"Ke Qingli, I don't want to die without a grandson to see me off. Please, I beg you, don't send out that disownment notice, okay? At least leave me some face on the surface!"

After all, he was her own grandfather, and now that he was using the word "begging," Fu Qingli didn't know how to refuse.

At this moment, Yuan Mei cleared her throat: "Qingli, your grandfather's words are heartbreaking. Once you issue that announcement, people will gossip and curse you behind your back. Just like your maternal grandfather said, you'll be accused of forgetting your ancestors. Are you sure you want to bear such a heavy accusation? Even if you get away with it, what about your child with Xiaoxi? Are you really willing to let him be talked about from birth?"

Fu Qingli frowned, her face darkening, clearly moved.

Seeing that his attitude had softened, Fu Huahui hurriedly said, "Qingli, I promise that I will never let Fu Wenxun disturb your and Xiaoxi's life again. If you don't want to acknowledge the Fu family, that's fine too. I'll do whatever you want, as long as you can attend as a grandchild after I pass away."

His pleading tone softened Lin Xi's heart.

Even though she knew Fu Qingli rarely changed his mind once he had made a decision, she couldn't help but look at him with pleading eyes: "Fu Qingli, how about—"

Fu Qingli tapped her forehead with her finger: "You are always so kind."

He sighed softly and turned to Fu Huahui, "Alright, I agree, but if he dares to harass me again, then this promise is automatically void!"

"Okay, okay, this will definitely never happen again!"

Fu Huahui made repeated assurances, then got up to call Fu Wenxun.

It was clear that Fu Wenxun panicked after learning that Fu Qingli was really preparing to issue an announcement.

Gone was the arrogance of before; he listened meekly to Fu Huahui's lecture and promised never to bring up those upsetting things again.