Chapter 29: Favoring His Own Son on One Side and His Close Friend Despite the Age Gap on the Other – Whom Should He Help?

What do you mean by "explain"?

Fang Ke smelled the man's unique fragrance because she was too close to him.

It was a very fresh, mysterious, and expansive fragrance.

Fang Ke was a little carried away, and only when she came to her senses did she realize that Ye Si's words had made the situation even more ambiguous.

She quickly moved away from Yes, repeating, "I really don't remember!"

After saying that, she added quietly, "Thank you."

Yes glanced at her, gave a faint "hmm," and casually put the hand that was supporting her into his pocket.

Fang Ke thought to herself, even if Fang Ke really came, he probably wouldn't remember.

In the original novel, Fang Ke had almost no contact with Zhao Qi, let alone Zhao Xingheng.

Isn't this feature of automatically repairing the worldview in a 3D world incredibly powerful?

Zhao Xingheng's eyes kept darting back and forth between Fang Ke and Zhao Qi, and he asked tentatively with a hint of surprise, "You two, could it be..."

Fang Ke: "No! Nothing at all! Uncle, my junior and I are just friends and alumni, please don't misunderstand!"

Zhao Qi: "..."

Zhao Qi narrowed his handsome eyes and looked at her with an ambiguous expression.

Only then could he awkwardly spread his hands.

It's not her fault. If it were a complete stranger, then pretending to be her girlfriend wouldn't have caused any problems. Once they got off the ship, they would go their separate ways, and she and Zhao Qi's family would never meet again.

but!

The other party not only knew her, but was also a longtime friend of the original owner's adoptive father. Judging from the way he spoke, he was extremely eager to bring her and Zhao Qi together.

If she "admits" today, she might find herself in a difficult situation, and the parents of both families might force her to take the fake relationship into real life.

The consequences will be endless...

Zhao Xingheng said with a regretful look, "I thought Xiao Qi had finally figured things out, but I didn't expect him to still be so useless. He can't even get a girl."

Fang Ke was extremely embarrassed; she really didn't know how to get along with her elders.

Zhao Qi scoffed, "Thank you, but could you please say less?"

It seems that Zhao Xingheng has a good relationship with Zhao Qi, as he was not angry when he heard these outrageous words.

"What? You should find me a daughter-in-law sooner rather than later. Do you think I have to nag you every day? I think Coco is perfect. Can you hurry up and find her a wife? Your father is worried for you."

Zhao Qi: ...

Fang Ke: ...

Fang Ke's face turned red with embarrassment! When will this topic ever end?!

Zhao Qi probably thought the same as Fang Ke, so he stopped talking about Zhao Xingheng and walked over to Ye Si, nodding to him in greeting.

"Brother Ye."

Yes nodded slightly, a gentle smile appearing on his usually icy handsome face, and the two began to chat.

Fang Ke found it amazing that Zhao Qi actually knew Ye Si? They seemed quite familiar with each other.

Little B: "After all, you're from the same school."

Fang Ke is now used to it, and suddenly a voice speaks in his ear.

Zhao Xingheng was quite interested in her. On the way to the Zhao family's private island, he chatted with her for a long time and asked her a lot about her current situation.

Not wanting to take advantage, Fang Ke smiled and said directly, "Uncle Zhao, don't you know that I've already been kicked out of the Fang family's house?"

Zhao Xingheng was slightly taken aback, somewhat surprised that this bright and lovely young girl would so directly bring up something that could put her in an awkward position.

Zhao Xingheng, holding a bottle of foreign liquor in one hand, looked at her with a smile and said something unrelated, "Your hair color is quite nice."

Fang Ke: "...Really?"

Fang Ke raised her hand and touched her pink hair, really unable to understand the uncle in front of her.

Zhao Xingheng's eyes gradually showed some appreciation: "Don't think that just because your uncle is old, he is cut off from the outside world. Uncle knows everything that happens in Jingzhou every day, big and small."

Fang Ke gave an awkward laugh, so he knew from the beginning that she was the fake heiress of the Fang family.

Was all that enthusiasm and kindness just an act?

Surely not? Someone of his stature wouldn't need to feign politeness with someone as insignificant as her.

Zhao Xingheng smiled deeply: "I've said it before, I've watched you grow up. No matter what your current identity is, or whether you are Fang Laogui's daughter or not, you are still a junior to me."

Zhao Xingheng patted her hand: "If you ever run into trouble, come to me. With my current wealth and status, it's just a matter of a word to resolve any problem for you."

Fang Ke remained silent for a moment, unsure how to answer, and finally only said one sentence.

"Thank you, Uncle Zhao."

Zhao Xingheng then asked, "How long has it been since you last went back to the Fang family home?"

Fang Ke let out an "Ah," indicating that this topic was even more awkward than the previous conversation.

Since being kicked out of the Fang family two years ago, Fang Ke has never run into any members of the Fang family except for Fang Yefan.

She gave Zhao Xingheng a self-deprecating smile, "This isn't something I can decide."

Her adoptive father was probably not as affectionate as Zhao Xingheng.

Zhao Xingheng's expression was slightly complicated. After a long while, he comforted her, "Keke, I believe in your father. He must have his own reasons. You know how much he has loved you since you were little."

Fang Ke didn't know; she only remembered that in the original story, when Fang Ke was kicked out of her home, the head of the Fang family, Fang Zhen, slapped her and told her never to return to the Fang family.

"You know, with the Fang family's wealth, raising a child is just a matter of adding another pair of chopsticks. Besides, they've poured so much effort into you since you were little..."

Zhao Xingheng took a sip of wine, his expression meaningful: "Fang Zhen, that miser, would never do a losing business. I guess something special must have happened that forced him to do it."

"..."

Fang Ke knew absolutely nothing about the other family and could only fall into an even longer silence.

But Zhao Xingheng's words were a huge piece of information. His logic was mature and shrewd, and Fang Ke, who had been a rich second generation in the real world, could agree with it.

However, this adds a layer of suspense to what seemed like an ordinary story of a real and fake heiress.

How many hidden plot points are there in this story, and how many of them are related to her?

However, Fang Ke wasn't particularly curious about it at the moment.

The original owner might have had some kinship with the other family, while she had nothing.

The original owner may have needed the Fang family's background and financial resources, but Fang Ke doesn't need them for the time being.

She can be her own support.

Her conversation with Zhao Xingheng ended there. Zhao Xingheng smiled at her, and finally raised an eyebrow and asked, "Aren't you going to consider my silly son? He's had a crush on you for a long time since he was little."

Fang Ke took a sip of juice and almost spat it out.

"Ha...haha...Uncle, I'm going to the restroom first."

If you really can't stay a second longer, you can quickly make a hasty escape to urinate.

As Zhao Xingheng watched her departing figure, the smile in his eyes seemed to deepen.

This Fang Ke is completely different from the Fang Ke who chased after Yi Mohan like a madwoman two years ago.

She finally resembled the exceptionally intelligent and gifted little girl he knew from his childhood.

He glanced at Ye Si and Zhao Qi, who were still talking.

He thought to himself that his silly son had reacted quickly this time, but still not as quickly as Yes.

He has his own son on one side and a close friend from a much older age gap on the other. Whom should he help?

Zhao Xingheng finished his drink and, gazing at the sea, let out a long sigh he hadn't heard in a long time.