The old man was still in good health, and he strode over with a steady pace. His eyes, which had seen a lot in the world, revealed a kind look, while he secretly scrutinized Su Yuxi in his heart.
Their family doesn't care about her background or social status; what matters is that she has good character. This girl has delicate features and a determined look. They say she loves money, but there's no sign of her being corrupted by greed. She's actually a very decent girl.
"The girl is indeed very pretty. Have you been waiting long? Please sit down."
Su Yuxi scratched her head and sat down with the others: "No."
The old man smiled and nodded slightly, then sat down in his seat. His gaze then fell on his grandson. Upon closer inspection, he found that his spirits were quite good, his cheeks seemed to have gained some weight, his figure looked a little plumper, and his breathing was much gentler. It was clear that he was being well taken care of.
Now he was even more satisfied with Su Yuxi.
He doesn't ask for anything now, he just hopes his grandson can have an easier time.
"I heard you've been taking care of Xiao Jin all this time. You've worked so hard."
Su Yuxi glanced at Fu Huaijin, who was sitting upright, and readily accepted the credit, saying that it was indeed her doing the work: "It's not hard work, it's all what I should do."
After all, I received a considerable salary, so I'm fine with whatever happens.
"Okay, eat, eat. We can talk about it after we finish eating."
When the old man spoke, everyone turned their attention away and slowly picked up their utensils to begin enjoying their meal.
At the dining table, a tranquil and elegant atmosphere prevailed. The adults displayed impeccable manners, and even the most unruly children ate quietly.
Fu Huaijin lowered his eyes and focused on eating.
Su Yuxi glanced at Fu Huaijin during a brief moment of respite, but when she looked back at her bowl, she was startled.
The old lady smiled as she looked at the pile of vegetables that resembled a small mountain, not seeing anything wrong with it, and continued to keep piling food onto her plate, afraid that she wouldn't eat enough: "Eat up, they all taste good."
"Girl, you're too thin. You need to gain some weight."
"May you have a big, healthy son in the future."
Su Yuxi was drinking water from her glass when she heard this and coughed repeatedly in fright. Her commotion drew curious glances from many people at their table.
They would never engage in such impolite table manners.
Fu Huaijin also frowned, looking at the old lady with disapproval, but he couldn't say anything to his own grandmother. He simply took a tissue and gently wiped the water stains from the corner of Su Yuxi's mouth.
The two elderly people exchanged a glance, their eyes showing satisfaction: "It was my fault, let's finish eating first and then talk."
The others also looked away and continued eating.
The warm family dinner and harmonious atmosphere showcased the unity of the family, but halfway through the meal, a figure hurriedly entered, breaking the rare tranquility.
The butler walked over to the old man, bent down, and whispered a few words in a voice only the two of them could hear.
As soon as he finished speaking, the old man's expression froze instantly, and his gaze subconsciously turned to Fu Huaijin.
Although they spoke softly, Fu Huaijin, with his strength, could clearly hear everything they said. When he heard that name that had been buried deep in his heart for so long, he stopped eating, clenched his fist under the table, and felt a surge of strong emotions.
The old man saw the tension in his grandson's face and a look of worry rose in his eyes.
"Tell her to get out." He squeezed out the three words through gritted teeth, his voice not loud, but everyone in the room who had ears heard them.
No one knew what had happened, but the word "get lost" showed that the old man was very angry.
Many people are curious about what the butler whispered in the old man's ear that could make the usually composed man instantly turn furious.
They soon found out that an uninvited guest had barged in without permission.
The woman who walked in slowly was dressed in an elegant Chinese cheongsam. She was beautiful and gentle, and looked to be in her thirties or forties. Her bright eyes sparkled with shrewdness.
She wore high heels and swayed gracefully, like a beautiful rose blooming in spring, as she walked step by step toward the main table.
Su Yuxi noticed the sudden change in the surrounding air, slowly put down her chopsticks, turned her head to look, and immediately noticed that the woman's eyebrows and eyes were somewhat similar to Fu Huaijin's.
Her gaze returned to Fu Huaijin's cold and stern face. At this moment, his back was tense, his cheeks were clenched, his jawline was very sharp, and his indifferent eyes flickered with unreadable emotions. His aura was very complex, containing both deep-seated hatred and a few traces of barely perceptible fear.
Her gaze returned to the woman, wondering who she was that could elicit such complex emotions from Fu Huaijin.
The woman seemed oblivious to the wary and disgusted looks directed at her, maintaining a gentle smile throughout.
As she passed behind Fu Huaijin, she paused slightly, her eyelids lowered gently, and her peripheral vision fell on his silver hair. A cryptic smile appeared on her lips. She then took a few more steps forward, walked to the old lady's side, and greeted her with a smile: "Mom, Dad, long time no see."
Seeing his tense face, Su Yuxi, though unsure of what was wrong, instinctively reached out and held his hand, offering him some comfort.
As soon as she touched him, she noticed that his fists were clenched as hard as rocks, seemingly bearing endless pressure and restraint. She could feel the tension and unease deep within him.
Fortunately, enveloped in her small palm, Fu Huaijin gradually relaxed and instead held her hand tightly.
The two elderly people didn't even glance at her, treating her as if she were invisible.
The woman didn't care. She raised an eyebrow, then chuckled. She looked Su Yuxi up and down and said, "Is this my future daughter-in-law? She's really beautiful."
"How old are you? How are your parents' health?"
With a loud "smack," the old man slammed his hand heavily on the table. The force was so great that the bowls and plates on the table shook three times. Everyone else felt a chill run down their spines and straightened up instantly, too scared to breathe.
"What's it to you? You're not welcome here. Get out of here right now."
The woman was not intimidated by his anger. She simply suppressed her smile and turned her gaze to the old man whose face was contorted with rage: "Dad, don't be anxious. I'm here today to celebrate my son's success in finally finding a girlfriend."
"The little girl is a good child."
She bent down and rummaged through her handbag, then pulled out a small red velvet box and placed it in front of Su Yuxi: "Little girl, this is a token of my love as a mother, please accept it..."
Before she could finish speaking, the small box, which hadn't even cooled down yet, was slapped away by a hand, revealing the bracelet inside. The box and the bracelet rolled several times on the ground, but surprisingly, they didn't break.
The bracelet lying on the ground kept flashing with tiny sparkles, as if mocking him for not being able to break even a single bracelet.
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