Chapter 85 Xu Fu's Strange Thoughts
He didn't dare to say it out loud.
Yu Huatang smiled, "I'm already very happy that you consider me a family member. Senior Sister also hopes that you can stand on your own and support the family business in the future."
After the two of them finished talking, Xu Fu still couldn't change her mind. Yu Huatang went in and closed the door. Xu Fu stayed outside for a long time before reluctantly deciding to leave.
As he was walking through the bamboo forest, he turned his head sharply and asked, "Who is that?"
Zhao Yan walked out of the bamboo forest. The moonlight in the middle of the night fell on his face, flickering, and his eyes were fixed on the young man in front of him.
Xu Fu originally thought it was a thief. When he saw his face clearly, he subconsciously wanted to salute him, but in that instant he changed his mind.
The young man stood up straight, unaware of the intimidating gaze in front of him, and looked back. This man was his senior sister's ex-husband, and the one who had caused his senior sister a lot of suffering!
Neither of them spoke, and they both understood the emotions in each other's eyes.
After a long while, Xu Fu asked, "What are you doing here, Lord Zhao?"
Zhao Yan didn't reply. He took a few steps, then turned back and said, "She's your senior sister. Do you know the etiquette and morality?"
Xu Fu was momentarily bewildered when he saw him bluntly explain his concerns, but after a moment he regained his composure and said, "So what? It's just a status. When I return, I'll have my senior brother kick me out. Then who will say anything bad about us? Besides, I like her and love her, so I naturally wouldn't let her suffer any injustice. But sir, now that we're divorced, please don't come to my senior sister's door again. It's not nice to be in such a situation where people talk about us!"
Zhao Yan looked at him, his eyes gleaming with anger. He was an official, and his silence made him seem distant and unapproachable, which only made him more intimidated. But Xu Fu, a young and inexperienced man, wasn't afraid of a tiger. Not only was he unfazed, he even stared back provocatively.
Zhao Yan asked, "When did you have such thoughts? You know she is eight years older than you. Your impulsive behavior will make her the target of public criticism. You also know that we are divorced, but no matter what, I was her husband before. Do you know what husband means?"
Xu Fu was angry and said, "So what if she is older than me? I can inherit the family business now that I am home. No one can stop me. I will not let her suffer any injustice."
Zhao Yan chuckled, "What can you do? You just control a store. As a teenager, do you know how to be a husband?" After saying that, he no longer paid attention to the people behind him and left.
Xu Fu was furious, but being younger than him, he couldn't stop him from saying, "But no matter what, I was his husband before. Do you know what husband means?"
Zhao Yan smiled bitterly. He had never thought that there would be a day when he would have to compete with a young boy for favor and even have to retort.
They also had to bring out their previous identities before they divorced to provoke each other.
Xu Fu was just a teenager, with little knowledge and experience, so naturally he would not have the upper hand.
But such a young boy could sneak up on her openly, send her home openly, and even show his concern with selfish motives!
He is, and so is Baili Yunzhou!
But he is the only one who can't do it!
On the afternoon of the second day, Xu Fu was still busy in front of the door when he vaguely heard someone calling him. The servant was wearing a gray short jacket and looked very capable.
Xu Fu recognized him. He was the servant of Baili Yunzhou's family. He followed him and found that Baili Yunzhou was waiting for him at the corner of the wall not far away.
Perhaps in order not to attract attention, he put away his usual romantic appearance today and only wore a gray long coat. From a distance, he looked a little listless.
Xu Fu went over and asked quietly, "Are you looking for me or my senior sister? But my senior sister is a bit busy right now."
The reason why he felt resentment towards Baili for not having a rival in love was mainly because of his senior sister's attitude. She had said that she would not marry him, so sometimes in Xu Fu's view, Baili was just a miserable man.
Baili Yunzhou glanced back and said, "I'll treat you to dinner tonight. Do it quietly, don't let your senior sister know. I've thought of a reason. Take Xiaoyun from the Red Mansion with you. She's the one I sent to keep an eye on her. If your senior sister asks, just say you just wanted to take her out for dinner."
Xu Fu was reluctant because he didn't know Xiaoyun and didn't want his senior sister to misunderstand that he had a crush on someone. In his mind, Baili had no chance. His senior sister's ex-husband was cunning and difficult to guard against, and he was the one he needed to be most wary of. If he defeated Zhao Yan, he would be the only one who had a chance, because Yu Huatang was closest to him.
"No need, I can go there by myself. Senior Sister won't ask any questions."
Baili Yunzhou didn't think too much about it and said, "You can go to Baoxianglou tonight. I'll wait for you on the second floor. If you have any brothers, you can bring them with you, such as Zhang Liang."
In the past, Baili Yunzhou would bribe the people in Dengshitang, including the waiters and servants, who had eaten his food and would inevitably say a few good words for him. Xu Fu thought that Baili had thought of some way to pursue his senior sister, so he went over to learn from him.
"I understand. I'll bring Zhang Liang here in the evening." Xu Fu promised.
"Okay, see you tonight." Baili Yunzhou finished his work and didn't stay for long. He turned and left through a corner door.
When the crowds thinned out in the afternoon, Xu Fu told Zhang Liang about this. Zhang Liang said distressedly, "I don't really want to go this time. I've been eating Baili's food all the time, like I'm selling out Miss Yu. Even Zhang Hu said I'm a traitor."
Xu Fu said, "You have to go. Otherwise, Senior Sister will wonder how I can afford to go to Baoxianglou by myself. I've already thought of a reason. You're the one who's taking me out to see the world."
"Do you think I don't know that Master Baili comes to us to get information just to marry Miss Yu?" Zhang Liang had received kindness from Yu Huatang before, so he couldn't bear to go again.
Seeing that he was unmoved, Xu Fu said, "Fine, if you don't want to go, forget it. When Senior Sister asks me about it later, you can help me give a reason."
Zhang Liang was several years older than him, and he was a little worried about what this kid might do with Baili. "Okay, I'll go with you."
In the evening, the two of them explained their reasons and went to Baoxianglou together. The boss, having received Baili Yunzhou's request, led the two of them to the second floor.
Although the two had been to many nice places, this was their first time at Baoxianglou. Not to mention Xu Fu, even Zhang Liang opened his eyes wide.
When they arrived at the room, Baili Yunzhou had already ordered the dishes, all of which were things they had never seen before. Xu Fu suddenly became alert. Baili Yunzhou was spending such a large sum of money this time, could he be trying to force his senior sister to marry him?
He lost interest for a moment and asked cautiously, "Are you doing something shameful?"
Zhang Liang took a few bites, then stopped and looked at Baili Yunzhou after hearing what Xu Fu said.
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