Chapter 23 Jiang Shunian is my lover "If the cause cannot be found,..."

Perhaps he was too surprised, Qin Guanyue didn't speak for a long time.

Fu Yanli had already parked the car on the side of the road, his eyes cold and his tone indifferent: "President Qin, are you still there?"

Qin Guanyue naturally knew Fu Yanli; Fu's Time Media was a competitor of his entertainment company. Qin's family had previously attempted to cooperate with Fu's family, but was rejected after being investigated. Therefore, Qin's family had always felt that Fu's existence was a threat.

They plan to acquire the Fu family when the opportunity arises in the future.

Why is Jiang Shunian next to Fu Yanli?

That bitch, she pretended to be a chaste and virtuous man, but she still turned around and climbed into Fu Yanli's bed!

The thought that Jiang Shunian had already been snatched away by someone else made Qin Guanyue grit his teeth in hatred, but Jiang Shunian was too interested in him, and he always felt unwilling to give up before he could have her.

And since it wasn't the first time, he didn't need to show any pity.

"President Fu, how did you end up with him?" Qin Guanyue changed his tone and said with a smile, "You may not know, but Jiang Shunian worked for me for a while, but he was greedy and insatiable, so I wanted to teach him a lesson. I don't know how he managed to hook up with you, but President Fu, don't be fooled by his appearance."

Jiang Shunian stared at his phone with resentment. This Qin Guanyue was so blatantly twisting the truth!

If it had been someone else instead of Fu Yanli who answered the phone, they might have actually believed Qin Guanyue's words and thus developed a dislike for Jiang Shunian.

However, Fu Yanli had someone investigate Jiang Shunian's affairs overnight and learned that it was Qin Guanyue who forced Jiang Shunian to leave the entertainment industry back then, and that Jiang Shunian and Nuonuo's absence from the most recent variety show recording was due to Qin Guanyue's interference.

Fu Yanli's eyes grew colder: "President Qin must have mistaken me for someone else. Shu Nian is my lover of four years, and we even had a child together. What a coincidence, President Qin just used her as a threat."

Qin Guanyue gasped and gritted his teeth: "President Fu is joking, right? He's just an actor."

"Mr. Qin, please be careful with your words!" Fu Yanli's tone suddenly turned cold. "Although I have a good temper, I cannot tolerate anyone slandering my lover. If Mr. Qin does not believe me, our Fu family will be holding a banquet soon to announce that I have a child. Invitations will be sent to your residence at that time. I hope Mr. Qin can take the time to attend."

“…Fine, since President Fu has invited me, how could I refuse?” Qin Guanyue said through gritted teeth.

"Goodbye, Mr. Qin."

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

As Jiang Shunian listened to their back-and-forth conversation, he gradually calmed down, but his hands and feet were still ice cold.

He couldn't understand why a scoundrel like Qin Lang could be the protagonist of a book. The Qin family was utterly rotten!

"I'm sorry, Shu Nian. I fabricated our relationship just now as a temporary measure," Fu Yanli apologized sincerely.

He had no intention of taking advantage of the situation; his only purpose was to deal with Qin Guanyue, which was the most appropriate excuse.

Jiang Shunian naturally didn't care about Fu Yanli's words. His voice was hoarse: "It's alright. As long as Nuonuo is safe, I'm willing to do anything. What did you mean by the banquet you just mentioned?"

Fu Yanli pondered Jiang Shunian's words. It was clearly Jiang Shunian who was coveted by Qin Guanyue, so why did he say that as long as Nuonuo was safe?

Is Nono in danger?

Fu Yanli lowered his eyes to clear his mind and explained to Jiang Shunian, "The plan is not yet finalized. After you went to rest last night, I discussed it with my parents. We originally planned to discuss it with you today, but it was disrupted. Bringing Nuonuo back to the Fu family will at least ensure that no one will bully you before we achieve our goal."

Jiang Shunian needed this most. He was deeply moved by the Fu family's high regard for Nuonuo: "Okay, I'll do whatever you arrange."

Fu Yanli took a bottle of water from the cup holder and handed it to Jiang Shunian, saying gently, "Shunian, don't be afraid. With the Fu family here, Qin Guanyue wouldn't dare to do anything."

Jiang Shunian had overheard the conversation, and as Fu Yanli had said, Qin Guanyue dared not say another word after hearing it.

"Thanks."

"Shu Nian, give me some time. The Qin family will no longer be a threat to you."

Looking at Fu Yanli's deep and handsome face, Jiang Shunian felt a sense of peace and replied, "I believe you."

Fu Yanli restarted the vehicle only after confirming that Jiang Shunian's condition had returned to normal. Jiang Shunian was not interested in talking, but the atmosphere inside the car was not awkward.

The car drove smoothly to Mingde Hospital, where they found Cheng Jingming, the doctor friend that every domineering CEO needs.

Cheng Jingming was the same age as Fu Yanli, tall and slender, refined and cultured, and an outstanding individual. After graduating with a medical doctorate, he started working at his family's hospital and became a close friend of Fu Yanli.

The reason I say it counts is, of course, because Fu Yanli's obsessive-compulsive disorder creates equality for everyone.

They acknowledged Fu Yanli's character and abilities, but refused to associate with him.

The Fu family has invested in Mingde Hospital, so all examinations are conducted through the VIP channel. Cheng Jingming looks calm and collected, but he is actually quite lively and is also somewhat curious about Jiang Shunian.

For years, Fu Yanli had been abstaining from all male and female sexual relations, much to the point that Cheng Jingming wanted to advise him to see a urologist, since men who don't use their bodies for a long time will also develop problems.

However, he was also very tactful and did not ask any questions. Instead, he personally led the two of them to have a full-body check-up.

When they were getting the ultrasound, Cheng Jingming asked Jiang Shunian to lift up her clothes. He immediately noticed the light-colored mark and was very surprised. It was clearly a cesarean section scar.

But Jiang Shunian is obviously a man.

Jiang Shunian glanced at Fu Yanli, and only after receiving a nod from him did she say, "Dr. Cheng, I was pregnant four years ago, but because I didn't have a uterus or birth canal, I had a cesarean section. I don't know why I got pregnant, so we wanted to come here for a checkup to see who the problem is."

The amount of information conveyed in that sentence was so great that Cheng Jingming was stunned for several seconds.

The man got pregnant and gave birth, and went for a check-up with Fu Yanli... So, Jiang Shunian is pregnant with Fu Yanli's child?!

Cheng Jingming's initial schadenfreude instantly turned into envy and jealousy. Why is it that this person is not only handsome and capable, but also has a man with such good looks who can have his child!

Fortunately, he maintained basic medical professionalism and gave Jiang Shunian a thorough examination.

The final conclusion was that Jiang Shunian's physical structure was indeed fine, and her postpartum recovery was excellent.

So the problem lies with Fu Yanli?

Cheng Jingming's eyes gleamed behind his glasses. He pointed to the examination bed and said to Fu Yanli, "Come on, Mr. Fu, let's check your problem."

Fu Yanli: "..."

Jiang Shunian made way for him, wiping the lubricant off his waist and abdomen with a tissue. He glanced at Fu Yanli and saw that he had already lain down and lifted the hem of his shirt.

Fu Yanli's tall stature caused his lower legs to dangle naturally over the edge of the bed, making his waist and abdominal muscles flex into a more perfect curve.

Cheng Jingming remained silent for a moment because of the strangeness of the scene. When he saw Jiang Shunian, who was completely unaware, a playful look appeared in his eyes. Oh, I thought it was mutual love, but it turns out it was unrequited love.

After completing all the tests, the two received a thick stack of test reports.

After a careful examination, Cheng Jingming concluded that both men had perfectly normal and healthy physical structures. In fact, Fu Yanli, despite being over thirty, had physical functions comparable to a twenty-year-old man, thanks to his consistent exercise and naturally good physique.

Jiang Shunian is probably going to suffer a bit.

“You’ve been examined from head to toe, just one last step.” Cheng Jingming suppressed a laugh as he took a clear plastic cup and a test tube and handed them to Fu Yanli. “Go collect some sperm, let’s see if you have super fertility.”

Fu Yanli: "..."

His entire being screamed rejection.

Jiang Shunian covered her mouth and chuckled.

He really couldn't imagine how someone as serious and restrained as Fu Yanli could collect semen, but then he thought back to that night in bed when Fu Yanli said he wanted to do it again, he wasn't exactly serious either.

Fu Yanli's subsequent questions further confirmed that Jiang Shunian's understanding was correct, because he actually said, "If the cause cannot be found, it means that there is still a possibility of conception in the future."

Jiang Shunian's face flushed red instantly.

What does Fu Yanli mean by this? Who wants to continue sleeping with him? He's so big, and his technique is so bad. No, that's not the point. The point is that they're not even in a relationship!

Cheng Jingming found it amusing; his brother was certainly thinking ahead. But out of a doctor's duty, he replied, "That's a possibility, so you should take contraceptive measures, or you could have a tubal ligation."

Fu Yanli nodded: "Okay, I understand."

He turned to Jiang Shunian and asked, "Is there anything else you want to ask? Or should I take you home?"

Jiang Shunian was furious and embarrassed, his head practically steaming. What kind of outrageous words were these!

Hearing this, she didn't dare to look at Fu Yanli, her eyes lowered to the ground: "I, I won't go back with you."

What if they say something strange again?

A smile flickered in Fu Yanli's dark golden eyes. He stated directly, "Shu Nian, I won't force you to do anything, but I hope you can understand my feelings and be willing to give me a chance to pursue you."

Cheng Jingming was completely confused by what was happening, but he didn't dare to make a sound and disrupt his brother's confession, so he just watched silently from the sidelines.

Although Jiang Shunian is already the father of a three-year-old child, he has never been in a relationship. If he and Fu Yanli start a new relationship now, what would that be? Pregnancy before love?

He didn't know whether he should accept Fu Yanli, since he wasn't thinking about dating at the moment.

But Fu Yanli promised to help him bring down the Qin family last night and was going to hold a banquet to publicly acknowledge Nuonuo. The child had already been born, so it seemed that he shouldn't refuse, both emotionally and logically.

Fu Yanli noticed Jiang Shunian's predicament and sighed softly; he was still too impatient.

"Shu Nian, don't overthink it. Just follow your heart. If you don't like it, I won't mention it again."

Jiang Shunian had no doubt about Fu Yanli's words. In his mind, Fu Yanli was already a very reliable and trustworthy person.

Jiang Shunian then lowered his guard and left with Fu Yanli.

Cheng Jingming stroked his chin, thinking that Jiang Shunian was really easy to fool.

On their way back, Fu Yanli took the initiative to ask about Nuonuo's childhood. When this was mentioned, Jiang Shunian became very talkative, his eyes shining.

“Nono has been very obedient since she was little. She only whines when she has a need. Once her needs are met, she will give you a sweet smile.” Jiang Shunian is truly grateful to have Nono. Every time he sees Nono’s smiling face, he feels like the happiest person in the world. “When she called me Dad for the first time, I was so emotional that I almost cried.”

Fu Yanli listened attentively, as if trying to make up for the years he had missed in this way.

"Nono's personality is like yours."

Jiang Shunian also felt that most of them had personalities like his. He laughed and joked, "It's a good thing they're not completely like you, otherwise I might have broken down too."

He's often lazy and leaves things lying around, so the house isn't very tidy, but Nono never says anything to him!

“Indeed, I’m just too bad. When I was a kid, my mom wanted to send me into outer space many times.”

Jiang Shunian was amused by this remark and leaned back in his chair, laughing so hard he couldn't straighten up.

For some reason, he felt a little like meeting Fu Yanli when he was a child.

"I remember Nuonuo said you were looking at schools for him? Is there one he likes?" Fu Yanli changed the subject.

"Yes, I looked at a few schools before, but I didn't decide on one because of the cost." Jiang Shunian frankly admitted his financial problems and didn't find it difficult to talk about.

Fu Yanli replied shrewdly, "I will cover all the expenses."

"Pay half is fine." Jiang Shunian knew that the Fu family was very rich, but Nuonuo was his son, and he could also earn money to raise the child. He didn't want to take advantage of the Fu family.

Fu Yanli didn't argue with him here, but replied with a smile, "Okay, whatever you say."

The deep, magnetic voice, tinged with amusement, was so pleasant to hear that Jiang Shunian subconsciously rubbed his earlobe, feeling a slight tingling sensation.

"Why are you talking like that?" Jiang Shunian thought to himself.

Fu Yanli had originally returned ahead of schedule, and he wasn't in a hurry to get back to work.

He secretly wanted to spend more time with Jiang Shunian, so he sent a message to his assistant, asking him to free up all his time for the day.

The group sat together discussing the banquet arrangements.

"The banquet will be held at Yunhuan, a private event, which shows how much we value Nuonuo." Shen Lingyi was very enthusiastic about this matter and said with a smile, "Boheng, I'll have to ask you to arrange this again."

"Don't worry, madam, I will take care of everything."

Fu Shizhang thought for a moment: "We don't need to call the media yet. Nuonuo is very popular now. You will be going out to film variety shows later. If we publicize that he is a child of the Fu family, it may attract the attention of some people."

Jiang Shunian thought it made a lot of sense.

"Let's set the date for half a month from now, that'll give us some time. Oh, and we also need to order clothes for the three of you." Shen Lingyi asked Jiang Shunian, "Shunian, do you have a favorite brand? You can arrange for a designer to come to your place. If you need clothes for any event in the future, just contact Boheng, and he will arrange it for you."

As celebrities, walking the red carpet is an inevitable part of their lives. Whether a celebrity can wear haute couture directly reflects their popularity and commercial value.

Jiang Shunian was not a big star before and had never worn haute couture. She never expected that she could now directly ask a designer to make her own clothes.

Jiang Shunian accepted it readily, after all, it also represented the Fu family's reputation: "I don't have a particular favorite brand, so it's fine for Auntie to decide."

Shen Lingyi had been exposed to these things since childhood and was very familiar with them, so she arranged for Shen Boheng: "Boheng, make an appointment with the designer of D&Valois today. They have a runway piece this spring that is very suitable for Shu Nian."

"Yes, ma'am."

After discussing some details, the banquet arrangements were basically finalized.

Just thinking about how much envy she would receive at the banquet made Shen Lingyi unable to stop the corners of her mouth from turning up.

Looking at the young man sitting upright on the sofa, she liked him more and more. She smiled and said, "Shunian, there's something I need to discuss with you. You can discuss and decide on Nuonuo's education with Yanli, but she'll need someone to pick her up and drop her off every day for school. I think it would be best if she lived closer to Yanli. When you're filming or traveling in the future, Nuonuo can stay with Yanli. What do you think?"

Jiang Shunian nodded: "Auntie is right."

After filming the variety show, he needs to audition for a film. If he succeeds, he will need to join the film crew, so it's inconvenient to bring Nuonuo with him.

Besides, Nono is already of school age.

"That's good." Shen Lingyi said, "Yanli's current residence is in a convenient location. He bought all three floors together back then. You can choose one, and the ownership will be transferred to you."

Jiang Shunian quickly refused: "How can this be, Auntie? I can't accept this."

“Then let’s transfer it to Nuonuo.” Shen Lingyi was very adaptable.

This made it difficult for Jiang Shunian to refuse.

Fu Yanli said, "I will allocate 5% of Fu's shares to Nuonuo, which will be managed by Shu Nian until Nuonuo comes of age."

Jiang Shunian: "..."

As if they had discovered a new way to give gifts, the three members of the Fu family enthusiastically gave Nuonuo many things that she didn't need at the moment.

—For example, Nuonuo is only three years old, can he drive?

Jiang Shunian knew that this was a kind gesture from the Fu family, and they were sincerely giving it to him. Jiang Shunian couldn't keep refusing them, so he had to accept it all and was thinking about how to repay them.

He was deeply moved and felt incredibly fortunate that Nuonuo's other father was Fu Yanli.

Nono, who was watching cartoons nearby, had no idea that he had been transformed into a little golden doll.

Shen Boheng has arranged for the designer to fly over at 10 a.m. tomorrow, so Jiang Shunian will need to stay at the Fu family's house for another day.

After lunch, Jiang Shunian took Nuonuo for a nap. When Nuonuo woke up, he learned that his grandfather was going to build him a small swing in the courtyard, and he immediately ran off happily. Shen Lingyi and Shen Boheng went to design the invitations, and they didn't forget to ask Jiang Shunian if he had any friends to invite, showing him great respect.

Jiang Shunian didn't have many friends, so he wanted to invite Yu Yanchen and Pei Qingyi. Shen Lingyi took it very seriously and wrote down their names.

With some free time, Jiang Shunian sat on the sofa on the balcony of his room, looking at the beautiful flowers outside, and dialed Pei Qingyi's number.

"Shu Nian?" Pei Qingyi answered the phone and spoke first, "I asked my cousin to smooth things over with the Qin family these past few days, but I'm sorry, they won't budge an inch."

Jiang Shunian was surprised that Pei Qingyi would go to such lengths for him, and quickly said, "President Pei, I was just about to tell you about this. Nuonuo has been reunited with the Fu family, and the news will be announced in half a month. I would like to invite you to attend. Do you have time, President Pei?"

"The Fu family?" Pei Qingyi asked, puzzled. Nuonuo's mother was from the Fu family? But he didn't ask further and simply agreed, "I will participate, but will you still stay at Huazhen?"

Jiang Shunian was very grateful to Pei Qingyi for his guidance and had no intention of changing jobs. The Fu family seemed to know his thoughts and had not mentioned the matter.

“Of course, Mr. Pei, I have high hopes for Huazhen, and this place suits me well.”

Pei Qingyi's voice held a hint of amusement: "Okay. I have another question. Do you have any plans to marry Nuonuo's mother anytime soon?"

Although Jiang Shunian is not a voting idol, she is still a public figure and is with a wealthy heiress. If she were to get married, she would need to prepare a public relations plan in advance.

Jiang Shunian was silent for a moment, then hesitated before answering, "...I won't get married."

He won't get married in the short term, but as for the long term... he's not sure.

"Does the Fu family only accept Nuonuo?" Pei Qingyi frowned.

Now that some wealthy families have already seen fathers leave and sons remain, Pei Qingyi thought Jiang Shunian was also facing this situation.

Jiang Shunian couldn't let Pei Qingyi misunderstand, so he quickly explained, "No, no! It was I who didn't agree."

Upon hearing this, Pei Qingyi fell silent.

Jiang Shunian raised his hand to rub his head, his tone conflicted: "President Pei, you'll understand when you attend the banquet. Things are quite complicated. Also, the Fu family will handle Qin Guanyue's matter, so you don't need to worry anymore."

"Okay, as long as you know what I mean."

After finishing his call with Pei Qingyi, Jiang Shunian breathed a sigh of relief, feeling like a jerk.

He then messaged Yu Yanchen, whose training was just coming to an end. Upon hearing that Nuonuo had been recognized and returned to the Fu family, Yu Yanchen immediately made a video call: "Brother, you've made it big! You've married into a wealthy family! If you become rich and powerful, don't forget me!"

Jiang Shunian had been misunderstood once before, so this time he immediately explained: "...No, I just accepted Nuonuo. But it's not that the Fu family refuses to accept me, it's that I refused."

"Why?" Yu Yanchen was very confused. "If a rich heiress likes me, I'll definitely be her loyal dog!"

"Well, the situation is complicated." Jiang Shunian didn't know how to explain. "Anyway, I'll mail you an invitation. Don't forget to come."

"I'll definitely be there!" Yu Yanchen said nervously, wringing his hands nervously, displaying the awkwardness of a struggling actor. "But what do I need to prepare for my first time attending a high-society banquet? Oh dear, I'm as tanned as a charcoal briquette!"

Jiang Shunian then realized that he had no experience either. The two looked at each other for a moment, but it wasn't difficult: "I also invited President Pei. Why don't you hitch a ride with him and ask about etiquette while you're at it?"

As for himself, he can consult Uncle Shen.

“Okay.” Although Yu Yanchen felt that Pei Qingyi was aloof and noble, and he was a little afraid to approach her, he couldn’t let his good brother down.

After making the call, Jiang Shunian had nothing else to do, so he went out to find Nuonuo to check on the progress of the swing, but he ran into Fu Yanli, who was working on his laptop in the living room.

Just as Jiang Shunian was about to sneak away, the other person called out to him: "Shunian, I have something to talk to you about."

Jiang Shunian felt a chill run down his spine. Hadn't they already agreed on everything? What else was there to discuss?

But what Fu Yanli said was indeed important.

"Do you and Nuonuo still intend to participate in 'Baby Travel Plan'? I inquired and found out that the Qin family has withdrawn their investment. If you want to continue, the Fu family can make up for the investment. Just before the banquet, you can still catch an episode of the recording."

Jiang Shunian is willing to participate.

First, he had already signed a contract and didn't want to cause losses to the company. Second, the program was well-designed, and he had a lot of fun with Nuonuo.

Moreover, his workload will visibly increase afterward, and he can only try to spend as much time as possible with Nuonuo. However, the opportunities to take Nuonuo on trips will still be limited. In addition, he heard that he will be going abroad this season. Jiang Shunian has never been abroad before, so he is very curious.

"I'll discuss it with Nuonuo, but I personally want to participate," Jiang Shunian answered frankly.

Over time, Fu Yanli discovered Jiang Shunian's rare qualities: frankness, straightforwardness, and neither servility nor arrogance. Having witnessed too much deceit and hypocrisy in the business world, he always felt relaxed and comfortable around Jiang Shunian.

Even without the feelings that arose from that night four years ago, he still wanted to find a partner like that.

Unfortunately, Jiang Shunian doesn't like him yet; he should keep trying.

Fu Yanli casually closed the laptop screen and stood up: "Okay, then let's go find Nuonuo together."

Fu Yanli has broad shoulders and long legs, and his walking posture is also calm and dignified. When he takes care of Jiang Shunian, he slows down his pace, which makes him seem more leisurely and easy to spot in a crowd.

Jiang Shunian was tall and slender with an outstanding temperament, and was not overshadowed even when standing next to Fu Yanli.

Shen Lingyi saw the two walking side by side through the floor-to-ceiling window and smiled with satisfaction. They were such a perfect match.

Nuonuo wore a sun hat and sat obediently in her high chair. Fu Shizhang sat in a armchair next to her, holding a glass of freshly squeezed juice for Nuonuo and feeding her a sip every now and then.

Sunlight filters through the trees, casting irregular patches of light on the ground. A gentle breeze stirs the ground, creating a scene of tranquility and leisure.

This tree is as thick as three people can hug, and one of its long, thick branches is perfect for hanging a swing.

The manor staff were using ladders to secure the swing ropes to the tree branches. Nuonuo, who had been looking up, immediately stood up and ran towards Jiang Shunian after spotting him: "Daddy, Uncle!"

Jiang Shunian bent down and scooped her son into her arms, noticing that the swing was already taking shape. Meanwhile, someone was making the swing seat, and thoughtfully added a safety belt for Nuonuo.

You can imagine how happy Nono will be on the swing once it's finished.

The servants who followed brought two chairs for the two of them, and Jiang Shunian asked Nuonuo if she wanted to continue participating in the "Baby Travel Plan".

Actually, Nuonuo didn't know why he couldn't participate in the previous episode, but his father's behavior at the time was etched in his mind. So when Jiang Shunian asked, Nuonuo frowned and asked, "Are there still people Daddy hates over there?"

“No, Uncle has already taken care of it,” Jiang Shunian said.

Nono breathed a sigh of relief and nodded: "I want to go on a trip with Daddy."

Dad was very happy on the show, and he was very happy too!

The quick-witted Nuonuo didn't forget to praise Fu Yanli, "Uncle is amazing, thank you Uncle!"

Fu Yanli raised his hand and pinched his little ear, his voice gentle: "No, Nuonuo, you don't need to be polite."

I wish you could help me win over your dad.

President Fu decided to try his best to rise to power through his son.

After the swing was set up, Nuonuo was eager to try it out. Jiang Shunian put the little one on it, fastened the safety belt, and gently pushed the swing from behind, and Nuonuo's laughter rang out.

"Dad, I feel like I'm flying!"

The son, with his delicately sculpted features and adorable dimples, and the stunningly beautiful woman with a gentle smile, are a perfect match for the lush greenery of summer.

The scene was so beautiful that Fu Yanli couldn't help but take out his phone and snap a picture.

Hearing the sound of the camera, Jiang Shunian looked up and met Fu Yanli's deep gaze. Both of them were stunned for a moment.

Jiang Shunian lowered his head, pretending not to see, and continued to push the child on the swing, but his thoughts, like the swing, began to sway slightly.

After playing on the swing for a while, Jiang Shunian picked Nuonuo up to drink water and rest for a bit. Nuonuo regained his energy and kept calling "Grandpa" to Fu Shizhang, asking him to take him to practice calligraphy. He also made an appointment with his uncle for the evening so he could continue practicing his spoken language.

Fu Shizhang was completely charmed by his grandson and immediately took the baby with him.

Jiang Shunian then realized that Nuonuo had such a lively and clingy side. In the past, Nuonuo had been taking care of him, which was why she seemed quiet and sensible and didn't make any demands.

This discovery made Jiang Shunian feel slightly guilty. If he had known earlier that he would have Nuonuo, he wouldn't have run away that night.

"What are you thinking about?" Fu Yanli asked.

“I owe Nuonuo so much,” Jiang Shunian replied sullenly. “I thought I was taking good care of him, but it turns out that Nuonuo was the one accommodating me.”

Fu Yanli gently placed his hand on Jiang Shunian's shoulder and whispered comfortingly, "But you have already given him the best you could. Nuonuo has always been very proud to have such a good father like you. As for what we owe, I will make it up to him with you in the future."

With the cicadas chirping in the summer air and Fu Yanli's gentle, deep voice in his ears, Jiang Shunian perked up and replied with a smile, "Okay."

His nod deserves all the good things in the world!

Fu Yanli, standing to the side, watched him quietly, sharing the same thoughts.

The next day, the designer flew in from Country F with his assistant, bringing several runway pieces and unreleased clothing. Jiang Shunian tried them on one by one, and each one looked stunning.

But the most eye-catching and unforgettable item is the collector's edition "Pure White Wings". The lapel of the suit is designed in the shape of light blue layered wings, and the fabric is as smooth and lustrous as moon silver, perfectly complementing Jiang Shunian's appearance, making him breathtakingly beautiful.

Fu Yanli had seen many beauties, but none of them could compare to Jiang Shunian.

He was even reluctant to blink.

Shen Lingyi also found it a visual treat and said with a smile, "This set is good. It also comes with a matching 'Fallen Feather'. Yanli, go and change it."

Fu Yanli followed instructions and went upstairs to the dressing room to change into a black and gold outfit. As he slowly walked down the stairs, the whole scene seemed to instantly return to the Middle Ages, like a nobleman surveying his territory, magnificent and noble, making people dare not look directly at him.

The middle-aged designer, a blond-haired, blue-eyed Frenchman, kept praising it, saying, "C'est parfait!"

Jiang Shunian was also amazed and couldn't help but take a few more glances.

So the couple's suits were decided, and they needed to have a new one made according to their height measurements.

As for Nono's little dress, the designer said he already has a design inspiration and it will definitely amaze the young master.

Due to the tight schedule, the designer did not linger. After recording the dimensions of the three people, he left with his assistant.

Fu Yanli had something to do at his company, so he told Jiang Shunian and left.

Jiang Shunian then sought out Shen Boheng to inquire about banquet etiquette, and received a detailed and perfect answer.

He stayed at the Fu family's house for three days, and those three days were incredibly comfortable and happy. Fu Shizhang ordered a children's sports car for Nuonuo worth seven figures. Its top speed was only twenty miles per hour, but it could carry people. Nuonuo was very smart and quickly learned how to drive it. He carried Jiang Shunian through the mountain roads and enjoyed the beautiful scenery.

So much so that I felt a little out of place when I got back to my own home.

However, he has already received a notification from the production team that the next episode of the variety show will be filmed in five days.

The destination of this trip is the grassland.

Just as Jiang Shunian was flying to the grasslands, Shen Boheng personally led a group to distribute the Fu family's invitations to each household.

The invitations, embossed with the family crest in gold foil, were sent to the Qin family as the first stop.

Qin Guanyue opened the app with a gloomy expression. Sure enough, the Fu family was inviting him to a banquet scheduled for seven days later to announce the birth of their son.

Qin Guanyue found this unbelievable. If Jiang Shunian had already hooked up with Fu Yanli, why was he forced to leave the entertainment industry back then?

But he absolutely had to attend this banquet; he wanted to know what was really going on between them.

Qin Lang was also there today. Ever since he met Nuonuo at the recording site that day, he has become increasingly infatuated with her, and has been watching the episodes that have aired over and over again these past few days.

Seeing that Qin Guanyue looked unwell, he asked, "Uncle, what's wrong?"

"The child you liked has now transformed into a child of the Fu family." Qin Guanyue looked at Qin Lang and sneered, "You can't get your hands on him anymore."

Qin Lang's expression changed: "Then let's destroy the Fu family."

The still-childish voice had a hint of malice.

Although he was young, he was not an ordinary child. He had seen a lot and had even witnessed the Qin family bankrupt their rivals in their fight for a certain benefit.

So he thought it would be the same this time.

Qin Guanyue laughed and said, "Alright, that's how it is. Since the Fu family has taken the toy I wanted, then let the Fu family disappear."

"Uncle, can I go to the banquet this time?"

"Of course, your uncle loves you the most."

The servants working for the Qin family kept their eyes down and their breathing light, afraid of incurring the Qin family's wrath.

If it weren't for the relatively high salary here, I really wouldn't want to work here. The demands are too high and the pressure is too great.

In their spare time, they would chat and know that the Fu family offered better treatment and that the owners were very kind. Unfortunately, almost no one left their jobs there, so they had no chance to work there.

The Fu family should pray for their own good fortune.

Jiang Shunian was unaware of what had happened to the Qin family. At this moment, he was dressed in smart riding clothes, riding a chestnut horse, urging the horse to gallop while nocking a bow and shooting arrows.

The belt accentuated his slender waist, and the way he drew the bow made him look like a dashing young general.

Yes, today's house-grabbing game is a grassland-themed archery game. The target is five meters away, and there are ten rings drawn on it. The higher the number of rings you shoot, the better the house you can choose.

Jiang Shunian learned to ride a horse for filming, but he was not proficient and had never experienced riding a horse and shooting arrows, so he practiced several times before officially starting to record.

Nono also changed into a local ethnic costume, put her little hands to her mouth to make a small megaphone, and shouted loudly, "Daddy, keep going!"

Jiang Shunian narrowed his eyes slightly, drew the bow to its full length, and decisively released his fingers when the opportunity was right. With a "whoosh" of the arrow piercing the wind, it flew straight toward the target. In the end, he performed exceptionally well and shot a seven-ring!

After dismounting, TV King Li Jiaming smiled at Jiang Shunian and said, "You young people are really good at this."

Li Jiaming only managed to shoot three rings.

"I was just lucky," Jiang Shunian said with a smile.

Jiang Shunian missed one episode of recording. The other guests knew that Qin Guanyue had taken a liking to Jiang Shunian, but he refused to compromise and didn't participate in the recording.

They had initially guessed that Jiang Shunian wouldn't come back, since they had all heard of Qin Guanyue's reputation.

Unexpectedly, he got involved with the Fu family and even got the Fu family to invest more in the program.

The entertainment industry is well-connected. When Jiang Shunian returned this time, everyone from the program crew to the guests was much more enthusiastic towards him. He knew that this situation was unavoidable and could not be corrected, so he could only keep a calm mindset and do his job well.

After the competition, Jiang Shunian got the best accommodation, a magnificent yurt.

Nono was very satisfied with the house, and even said, "It would be great if Grandpa, Grandma and Uncle could come and live here too."

Jiang Shunian quickly covered the little boy's mouth to mute him, and embarrassed, told the cameraman to record it again.

I forgot to tell Nuonuo not to talk about the Fu family.

However, this little incident was harmless; their afternoon game involved cooperating with the sheepdogs to herd the sheep back to the sheepfold.

The sheepdogs were all black and white Border Collies, with intelligent black eyes and a great fondness for children.

The little ones also fed the dogs jerky, and Nono had a big smile on her face the whole time.

The ranch owner taught them several hand gestures and commands, which the fathers diligently learned and memorized.

But the Border Collie was surprisingly clever. When herding the sheep, it didn't drive them properly, leaving Jiang Shunian and the others running around in a mess. The Border Collie just circled around them, grinning as if it were laughing.

Nono, holding her little megaphone, shouted loudly, "Good dog, don't tease Daddy! We'll give you barbecue tonight!"

Several Border Collies worked together to successfully herd the sheep into the pen.

The fathers were sweating profusely from exhaustion, while the Border Collies strolled leisurely to play with their pups.

"I've always heard that Border Collies are smart, but I didn't know until today that they can even create entertainment value," Lu Chen said with a laugh, panting heavily.

Liu Sirui nodded in agreement: "There was even a Border Collie that filmed its own videos and did its own live streams before. It was so smart it was almost like a human."

Several fathers walked back to their children and collapsed to the ground, exhausted.

Because of the physical exertion, the production team arranged a bonfire party in the evening, along with several roasted whole lambs, a wrestling competition by locals, and dances by grassland girls in ethnic costumes. Children also jumped and danced among them, imitating the moves quite well.

The roasted whole lamb tasted delicious, and Jiang Shunian ate quite a bit too.

After filming ended, Nuonuo was a little sleepy, but he insisted on studying. After asking Jiang Shunian for his phone, he skillfully dialed his uncle's video call.

Fu Yanli had been waiting and answered the call immediately: "Good evening, Nuonuo."

His voice is deep and magnetic, a true blessing for voice lovers.

Good evening, teacher.

Nono glanced at the camera in the fixed position and changed her mind.

The footage of Nono studying every night was broadcast as a special episode of the show, which quickly attracted the attention of countless fans. The little girl who studied so diligently was so attractive that she unintentionally started a learning trend. In the end, the show was used for promotion by the official channel, so Nono is now the most popular among all the guests.

"Tonight is for spoken English practice." After announcing the learning content herself, Nono switched to English and practiced spoken English with Fu Yanli.

Nuonuo's voice was childish, but her spoken English was very fluent and authentic. Fu Yanli's voice, needless to say, was deep and mellow, a pleasure to listen to.

This was the first time he had heard their conversation, and although he didn't understand it completely, it was really captivating.

After the episode aired, countless people frantically asked for Teacher Nuonuo's contact information. Even Jiang Shunian's Weibo comment section was flooded with messages, with some even exclaiming: "I can't even imagine how beautiful that voice would sound breathing in bed!"

When the lesson ended, Nuonuo instinctively wanted to call him "Dad," but thankfully she stopped herself in time and called him "Teacher."

"Thank you, teacher." Nono glanced at the camera again, and Jiang Shunian walked over and pressed the record-off button.

Nono breathed a sigh of relief and happily called out, "Dad!"

"Good boy, Nuonuo," Fu Yanli asked him, "Did you have fun today?"

"I'm so happy! Dad is really good at horseback riding and archery, and he won the best house!" Nono eagerly shared with Fu Yanli. "The dog is very smart and knows how to play tricks. Dad chased the sheep for a long time. The roast lamb for dinner was delicious!"

Fu Yanli listened attentively, and when he saw Jiang Shunian pass by, he asked with a smile, "Shunian, are you tired today?"

Words of concern always touch people. Jiang Shunian suddenly remembered that during the recording of the first episode, the fathers could call their wives at night, but he had no one to call. If he had met Fu Yanli at that time, he might have called Fu Yanli.

He smiled and shook his head: "It's alright."

After thinking for a moment, he asked again, "Are you tired from work?"

It's a matter of reciprocity.

Fu Yanli chuckled softly: "I'm not tired. In fact, thinking about you and Nuonuo gives me even more motivation."

Jiang Shunian's ears suddenly burned, and he immediately hung up the video call.

After three days of recording, Jiang Shunian took Nuonuo on their return flight, but this time it was different because someone was there to pick them up when they landed.

Shen Boheng took them to the Fu family manor, and Shen Lingyi immediately picked up Nuonuo and kissed his little face: "Nuonuo, did you miss Grandma?"

"Yes, I miss Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle, and Grandpa Shen very much." Nuonuo also kissed Shen Lingyi's cheek. "Dad and I even brought back some local specialties."

Jiang Shunian inquired with the program crew and bought many local specialties to give to the Fu family. He knew the Fu family didn't lack these things, but it was his way of showing his appreciation.

"Thank you, Nuonuo." Shen Lingyi smiled from ear to ear. "By the way, Shu Nian, the clothes have been delivered. Try them on and see if there are any alterations needed. The banquet is almost ready. You can ask Boheng for details. If there's anything you don't like, feel free to let me know."

"Okay, I understand, Auntie."

Jiang Shunian's clothes fit perfectly and required no alterations. Shen Lingyi also arranged for a well-known stylist in the industry to ensure that Jiang Shunian would be the center of attention at the banquet.

Fu Yanli brought back a sapphire brooch, which he pinned to the wing of his collar, making him appear even more noble.

Nono's dress cleverly blends white, blue, and gold colors. The shoulders of the little dress are designed to extend into the shape of small wings, making her look like a little angel descended to earth. You can tell at a glance that she is the couple's child.

Jiang Shunian adjusted his mindset for the upcoming banquet, suppressing all his tension and fear. He had previously been timid and tried to avoid Qin Guanyue's covetousness, but he could not escape the arrangement of fate.

If that's the case, then there's nothing to be afraid of. He has Nuonuo, he has the Fu family; he's no longer fighting alone, so he must face it bravely.

Therefore, on the night before the banquet, Jiang Shunian knocked on Fu Yanli's door for the first time and asked the handsome and elegant man, "Mr. Fu, to what extent should we be intimate at the banquet? Do we need to kiss?"