Chapter 88 During the Rise of Your Career, Never Get Involved with Men

Fang Ke didn't expect that the first thing she received wasn't news of Su Xiaohe returning to work, but a phone call that surprised her.

But after looking at the word "Mom" on the phone screen, Fang Ke hesitated for a moment before answering.

When the call connected, both sides fell silent.

Fang Ke flipped through the calendar and roughly knew why Mrs. Fang was calling. She scratched her head and spoke first, "Hello, Auntie..."

Mrs. Fang's breathing became heavier, and after a while, her somewhat complicated voice came through, "You child, the last time you talked to me, you called me Mom, and you've become so distant so quickly."

Fang Ke: "..."

It was time for Fang Ke's most difficult emotional moment. After struggling for a long time, she finally changed it to, "Hello, Aunt Fang..."

Madam Fang chuckled at her words. The noblewoman's voice was pleasant, friendly, and possessed a strange, healing quality.

Fang Ke chatted with her for a few minutes, and they became increasingly friendly. Mrs. Fang said she was watching Fang Ke's variety show, but unfortunately it was canceled.

"Coco, do you need Mommy's help? I know some people in the Cultural Affairs Bureau who might be able to help you."

Madam Fang said the same thing, and Fang Ke was taken aback. A warm feeling welled up in her heart, and she also refused Madam Fang's offer.

"I'll come back to you when I can't solve this problem, okay?"

When Mrs. Fang heard her coquettish reply, she was stunned once again and remained silent for a long time.

Fang Ke couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong?"

“Coco, my child, have you suffered enough outside?” Mrs. Fang’s voice became a little choked and sad. “Before, when the family offered to help you and solve your problems, you always refused outright. I know you had a very bad fight with your father. I have told him countless times, but he still cares about you in his heart.”

Only then can one listen quietly.

“But you returned everything we gave you untouched, and you didn’t even move into the house we prepared for you. Instead, you went and rented a place in an urban village… Coco, this is really unnecessary!”

Fang Ke sighed, thinking it was indeed unnecessary, but it was the original owner's insistence on maintaining her self-esteem.

She didn't know what to say for a moment, so she just fiddled with a tabletop ornament and said to Mrs. Fang, "Fang Ke did suffer a lot in the past, but how should I put it, I've grown up now, so I also deeply understand how difficult it is to help someone in need... Mrs. Fang and Mr. Fang, thank you for thinking of me back then."

Fang Ke has really matured a lot. Mrs. Fang felt sad again on the other end of the phone. She had been following Fang Ke's news online these days. This child has simply been reborn.

Their daughter could have grown up carefree and pampered, without having to worry about these social niceties.

But a dramatic change forced her to become independent and bow to reality, a thought that always pains Mrs. Fang.

Fang Zhen always said that it was a good thing for her child to become more mature and independent, and she should be happy. But when she thought about Fang Ke suffering outside, how could she eat or sleep? Moreover, this kind of daughter was getting further and further away from her.

Fang Ke continued, "Don't worry, Aunt Fang, next time I need help, I definitely won't pretend to be rich; I'll ask you for help immediately."

Mrs. Fang was filled with mixed emotions, feeling both gratified and sorry for her, and said, "Okay."

"By the way, Coco, you're not going to skip the banquet the day after tomorrow, are you?"

Getting to the point, Fang Ke immediately said, "Of course not! I'll definitely be there on time for Mother Fang's birthday!"

Mrs. Fang said "okay" again, this time with a contented smile.

After hanging up the phone, he could slump onto the sofa, letting his phone fall to the floor.

After sitting like a quail for a long time, she sat up from the sofa. "That's good too. It's better to see each other sooner rather than later. I'll just deliver the gift, have lunch for you, and then leave. Everyone will be happy."

Fang Ke is unsure how to handle intimate relationships, not only with the opposite sex but also with family members, for various reasons.

If these people treat her badly, she immediately knows how to retaliate, but if they treat her well, she feels somewhat at a loss and wants to escape, and may even subconsciously suspect their intentions.

Some people have said she has an avoidant personality disorder, and she does seem to fit that description.

Fang Ke shook her head, stopping her wild thoughts, quickly changed her clothes and went out to buy a gift for Mrs. Fang at a nearby shopping mall.

As soon as he stepped out, he ran into Yes, who was locking the door.

Fang Ke: "...Senior, what a coincidence."

Ye Si paused, then strolled over with his long legs. "Going to eat? Want to come along?"

Fang Ke: "Um... but I want to go to the mall."

Yes remained expressionless. "There are plenty of restaurants in the mall. Perfect, let's go."

Fang Ke didn't know what was going on, but he ended up traveling the same way as Ye Si again.

However, after they finished sunbathing yesterday afternoon, the staff member delivered the key pouch only after the sun went down, so Fang Ke and Ye Si had a meal near the community.

The meal went smoothly without anything awkward happening. Yes ate quietly and didn't talk to her much, so Fang Ke ate comfortably.

Fang Ke looked at the tall, handsome guy walking beside her and wondered if she had gained a dining buddy.

The two went to a huge shopping mall not far away. This mall is considered a landmark building in Jingzhou. The first nine floors are all shopping malls, selling luxury goods, cosmetics, clothing, home furnishings, and a wide variety of products.

The ninth floor and up are restaurants, featuring various cuisines from different countries.

Fang Ke and his companions chose a Cantonese restaurant. After their meal, Fang Ke felt that his revolutionary friendship with Ye Si had deepened a bit.

"Senior, what are you doing this afternoon? I'm going downstairs to take a walk and buy someone a gift. If you're busy, you can go ahead."

Yes turned to look at her, "Buying it for Mrs. Fang?"

Fang Ke's eyes widened. "How did you know?"

Yes, with one hand in his pocket, paused slightly. "Because if nothing unexpected happens, I'll be attending the banquet the day after tomorrow."

Fang Ke: "..."

Dude, are you really eating together every day?

Fang Ke was surprised but also intrigued. "That's great! I won't be afraid to be alone anymore, haha. By the way, senior, how do you know Mrs. Fang?"

"I've only met Mrs. Fang twice. I have a closer relationship with your... adoptive father, Fang Zhen. We've collaborated a few times. He invited me last month."

Fang Ke seemed to be deep in thought, his mind jumping around, and asked again, "I understand, but senior, I was wondering why you have such a maturity beyond your years. Why do you like to befriend old men so much?"

"Old man..."

Zhao Xingheng, who was far away abroad, sneezed loudly.

"Mr. Zhao and Mr. Fang are both in their prime, in excellent spirits. You can learn a lot from working with them. If they heard you call them old men, they'd probably faint from anger."

Fang Ke smiled and said, "They couldn't possibly know. Only heaven, earth, you, and I know."

The two went down to the eighth floor together. The sixth to eighth floors were all luxury goods areas, and Fang Ke planned to browse around. She asked Yes, and Yes suggested going together, as he could also pick out a gift.

Fang Ke nodded. After visiting two or three stores, she felt a little strange because she noticed that the young ladies in the stores, whether customers or sales staff, were secretly observing her and even taking pictures of her.

Just as Fang Kexin was wondering if she had become famous, Ye Si suddenly picked up a baseball cap from the display case and put it on her head.

Fang Ke looked up at him, while Ye Si lowered his eyes and said with a hint of helplessness, "Do you want to wear a mask? Your fans seem to recognize you; they've been following you to three stores."

Fang Ke turned around and saw that the pretty young ladies were indeed staring at her with a mixture of shyness and excitement. Fang Ke said, "Then wait for me."

She ran over and took a bunch of photos with people, making the fans almost faint with happiness. They even asked her to sign their phone cases, and Fang Ke obliged every request.

One of the girls couldn't help but look at Yes and ask, "Sister, is that your boyfriend?"

Fang Ke was horrified and quickly denied it, "Just a neighbor!"

The girl breathed a huge sigh of relief and gave Fang Ke a thumbs-up, saying, "Sister, you're in the prime of your career right now, so please don't get involved with men, no matter how handsome they are!"

Fang Ke was certain that Yes, who was two meters away, had heard it, and she was extremely embarrassed.

But she still nodded firmly in agreement to her fans.

"Don't worry! Right now, all I see is RMB, and Chairman Mao is my only male god."

She didn't see that Yes was behind her. Upon hearing those words, he gave a faint smile, which quickly disappeared.