"Enough!" Fu Chen completely lost his patience and shouted, "None of your business is my business! Go back!"

After saying that, Fu Chen turned and left, leaving Fu's mother alone, standing there blankly.

Mother Fu looked at Fu Chen's resolute back and her tears flowed even harder.

She covered her chest and felt waves of heart-wrenching pain.

She didn't understand why her son became like this, why he treated his mother like this for an outsider.

Fu Chen returned to the villa and Xu Zhiru was standing at the door, looking at him with a worried look on her face. "Ah Chen, you're back."

Xu Zhiru's voice was soft and gentle, like a spring breeze, trying to soothe Fu Chen's irritability: "Where's Auntie? Is she gone?"

Fu Chen didn't say anything, but walked into the living room silently, sat on the sofa and lit a cigarette.

Xu Zhiru walked to Fu Chen, hugged him gently, and rested her head on his shoulder.

"Ah Chen, I'm sorry. It's all my fault. I made Auntie angry." Xu Zhiru's voice was filled with tears. "Don't blame Auntie. She was doing this for your own good."

Fu Chen exhaled a puff of smoke, his eyes a little dazed.

"Zhiru, you don't have to apologize." Fu Chen's voice was low and hoarse. "This matter has nothing to do with you. It's my mother who is too stubborn."

"But..." Xu Zhiru wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Fu Chen. "Okay, stop talking." Fu Chen put out his cigarette in the ashtray, turned around, held Xu Zhiru's face, and said gently, "Zhiru, trust me, I will take care of everything. Don't worry, and don't blame yourself, understand?"

Xu Zhiru looked at Fu Chen's affectionate eyes, and a sweet feeling surged in her heart. She nodded and said obediently: "Well, I believe you, Ah Chen."

Fu Chen gently kissed Xu Zhiru's forehead and said, "It's getting late. You should go and rest first. I still have some work to do."

"Okay, then don't be too tired." Xu Zhiru reluctantly let go of Fu Chen, got up and returned to the room.

Fu Chen looked at Xu Zhiru's back, and his eyes gradually became complicated.

He admitted that his mother's words just now did make him a little suspicious of Xu Zhiru.

However, he quickly dismissed the idea.

He believed in Xu Zhiru, believed in her love for him, and believed that she would not deceive him.

In the ancient city, Jiang Tingchen and Ning Nanxue were immersed in a romantic atmosphere.

The two strolled along the streets of the ancient city, admiring the beautiful night view and feeling each other's heartbeats.

"Xue'er, look, the lanterns in that shop are so beautiful." Jiang Tingchen pointed to a small shop selling lanterns and said, "Let's go in and take a look."

Ning Nanxue nodded and followed Jiang Tingchen into the shop. The shop was filled with all kinds of lanterns, colorful and in various shapes, dazzling the eyes.

"Boss, how much is this lantern?" Jiang Tingchen asked, picking up a rabbit-shaped lantern.

"This lantern is fifty yuan," the boss said with a smile. "It's the best-selling lantern in our store. Many couples like to buy it."

"Xue'er, do you like this lantern?" Jiang Tingchen turned his head and looked at Ning Nanxue and asked.

"Yeah, it's very cute." Ning Nanxue smiled and said with a slight blush on her face.

"Then let's buy this." Jiang Tingchen said, and was about to pay the bill. "Wait, senior." Ning Nanxue suddenly said, "Let's buy two, one for each of us."

"Okay." Jiang Tingchen smiled and picked up another tiger-shaped lantern. "Then I'll have another one of these."

The two paid and walked out of the shop with the lanterns.

"Xue'er, let's go release lanterns." Jiang Tingchen suggested as he looked at the riverside filled with people releasing lanterns.

"Okay." Ning Nanxue agreed happily.

The two came to an open space in the ancient city, where many people were already releasing lanterns.

Jiang Tingchen lit the candle in the lantern and handed it to Ning Nanxue.

"Xue'er, make a wish." Jiang Tingchen said.

Ning Nanxue took the lantern, closed her eyes, and silently made a wish. Then, she and Jiang Tingchen released the lantern into the air.

Watching the lantern slowly rise into the sky, Ning Nanxue's face showed a happy smile. "Senior, thank you."

Ning Nanxue turned her head and looked at Jiang Tingchen, saying gratefully, "Thank you for bringing me here. Thank you for everything you have done for me."

"Silly girl, why are you being so polite to me?" Jiang Tingchen rubbed Ning Nanxue's hair lovingly, "As long as you are happy."

Ning Nanxue nodded and subconsciously snuggled in Jiang Tingchen's arms, feeling his warmth and heartbeat.

The two watched the lanterns disappear before turning around and continuing to travel through the alleys of the ancient city.

In the corner, a handicraft shop in the ancient city attracted Ning Nanxue. It displayed a variety of handicrafts, which were dazzling and eye-catching.

"Xue'er, what do you think of this jade carving?" Jiang Tingchen asked, picking up a jade carving with exquisite patterns.

Ning Nanxue took the jade carving, looked at it carefully, and said, "The craftsmanship of this jade carving is really good. It is carved so lifelike."

"Yes." Jiang Tingchen said, "This jade carving is made of high-quality Hetian jade and is very collectible."

"Senior, are you also interested in jade carving?" Ning Nanxue asked in surprise.

"I know a little bit." Jiang Tingchen said modestly, "I studied jade carving for a while before, so I have a better understanding of this aspect."

"Senior, you're amazing!" Ning Nanxue exclaimed sincerely, "Is there anything you can't do?"

Jiang Tingchen smiled, wrapped up the jade carving and gave it to Ning Nanxue.

In Fu Chen's villa, Fu Chen was sitting in the study, processing the company's documents. Suddenly, his cell phone rang. It was Secretary Chen calling.

"Hello, what's the matter?" Fu Chen answered the phone and asked.

"Mr. Fu, this is bad!" Secretary Chen's voice was a little flustered. "The board of directors just made a decision to suspend your position and have you go to the hospital for treatment."

"What?" Fu Chen stood up suddenly, his face changed drastically. "What did you say? Suspend my duties? Let me go to the hospital for treatment? Whose idea was this?"

"It was a joint decision made by the chairman and several other directors," Secretary Chen said. "They said you haven't been feeling well lately and need some rest."

"Bullshit!" Fu Chen roared, "I'm in great shape! Why did they suspend me? Are they planning a rebellion?"

"Mr. Fu, don't get too excited," Secretary Chen advised. "The board of directors has already made their decision. It's useless for you to object. You should go to the hospital first. Once you've recovered, it won't be too late to come back and take charge."