Huo Zhixing returned to Xingyuan and learned that Fu Xiuyu had already returned.
He changed his clothes and went upstairs to greet her: "Mom, are you satisfied with the room?"
"Yes, it's fine."
Fu Xiuyu had just prepared a cup of hand-drip Yirgacheffe, and the room was filled with a faint aroma of coffee.
She took a sip, looked around, and saw that the room was spacious and bright, with large floor-to-ceiling windows facing the rolling mountains. The room was also very tastefully decorated, with even a small ornament exuding nobility and luxury.
Fu Xiuyu sat down on the soft sheepskin sofa.
It was a nice place, but she always felt a strange sense of alienation.
She couldn't help but wonder where Yoon Moon-hee was living now. With such a considerate and filial daughter, her room must be much warmer than this one...
"Mom," Huo Zhixing noticed her unusual behavior, "What's wrong?"
Fu Xiuyu took a deep breath, her eyes showing slight disappointment as she looked at him.
Huo Zhixing noticed that she seemed to be shivering slightly, so he asked, "Are you cold?"
“Hmm,” Fu Xiuyu wrapped her shawl tighter around herself, “Having stayed in England for so long, I’m not used to the climate here at first.”
"That's alright, I'll have someone adjust the temperature in your room as needed."
This statement makes no problem under normal circumstances.
But today she happened to witness a scene of deep mother-daughter affection, and these words sounded rather cold to her.
"Mom, you're not dressed warmly enough today, put this on me!"—Fu Xiuyu suddenly heard that gentle, sweet voice.
She glanced at Huo Zhixing, a thought flashing through her mind to test him, so she coughed lightly twice and said in a low voice, "Zhixing, I think I'm not dressed warmly enough..."
"You're not dressed warmly enough?" Huo Zhixing was taken aback, looking at her five large suitcases.
“If you’re not wearing enough, wear more,” he replied bluntly. “Did you bring enough clothes? If not, I’ll have someone go out and buy some.”
It was "being asked" to do it again... Fu Xiuyu's face began to darken.
“Zhixing,” she stared at him, “I’m saying I’m not dressed warmly enough! I’m not dressed warmly enough right now!”
Huo Zhixing was completely bewildered. "Then put on your clothes now!"
My mother looked annoyed. "Do I have any clothes with me?"
Huo Zhixing suddenly realized that his mother hadn't had time to pack her luggage yet.
He immediately rang the bell and instructed the maid: "Come up and help my mother tidy up!"
However, before he could finish speaking, Fu Xiuyu shouted, "Huo Zhixing!"
Huo Zhixing was stunned.
Then I heard my mom yelling at me like a machine gun: "Don't you have a coat on? Can't you take it off and let me put it on?!"
"Other people's children know how to care for their mothers, but you never do! You delegate everything to the maids. Who is my son anyway?!"
"Ha, why did I have a son! He's nothing but a handful and makes me angry!"
Fu Xiuyu paced back and forth irritably in the room, hands on her hips.
"They're so lucky...to have such a wonderful daughter! She never complains about the trouble of accompanying me shopping or to art exhibitions, and she's so caring, thoughtful, and sensible! I don't have that kind of blessing!"
"I don't even have a good daughter-in-law!"
Huo Zhixing stood there dumbfounded, frowning as he looked at his mother as if she were an alien.
I was completely baffled by this outburst.
In his memory, Fu Xiuyu had always been an iron woman, more rational and composed than any man. This was the first time she had ever complained like this.
Moreover, he had always been "someone else's child" since he was a child, and now Fu Xiuyu was comparing him to someone else's child...
Huo Zhixing's face gradually darkened, and he felt displeased.
Whose child is this? It's best not to let him see them!
He took several deep breaths to calm the anger in his heart, and finally managed to ask, "Mom, are you alright?"
Fu Xiuyu crossed her arms over her chest and let out a long breath.
After she finished venting, her emotions calmed down and her rationality returned. She looked at Huo Zhixing, her expression calm, and said in a low voice, "Sit down."
This is more like Fu Xiuyu's usual businesslike tone.
Huo Zhixing narrowed his eyes to make sure she was normal before sitting down and showing her the acquisition case of Huaguang Media.
“The Fu family and the Huo family jointly hold shares. You hold 49%, I hold 48%, and the rest are scattered shares, which are shared by other shareholders.”
Fu Xiuyu's eyes darkened slightly: "You're only one percentage point less than me?"
"Mom, this offer is already very generous," Huo Zhixing said calmly, his face expressionless. "I agreed because you like this company, and it has a significant and professional media division within the Fu Group. Plus, this company wouldn't be of much use to me anyway..."
"The terms are very generous?" Fu Xiuyu suddenly raised her voice. "Is this how you talk to your mother?"
Huo Zhixing was stunned again, and after a long while asked softly, "Weren't we... talking about official business?"
"Ha, so now there's no mother-son bond between us, only business, right?"
Huo Zhixing was helpless and remained silent.
Is this what they call menopause?
"Mom, I..."
“Okay, this is a good deal, let’s do it this way!” Fu Xiuyu signed the document decisively. “Since I am the major shareholder, Huaguang Media will change its name to Yufeng Media.”
"no problem."
“I also need to bring in my own people.”
Huo Zhixing nodded, "Yes, that makes sense."
“However, Manager Hao will have to continue serving as general manager,” he said. “He is very experienced and has a lot of connections in both the entertainment and media industries. The company needs him.”
"Does Mom have any suitable candidates?"
Fu Xiuyu thought of Yin Wenxi, that fair-skinned and gentle little princess.
When she selects people, her most important criterion is character, and that little princess is kind and gentle, so she has a special affinity for her and likes her at first sight... As for professional skills, with a little training, they should be fine too.
She coughed twice. "I need a senior assistant, someone I can always keep by my side, and I have someone in mind."
"But it will probably take some time to recruit her into the company."
"Okay, sure," Huo Zhixing agreed. "Tell me where this person is, and I'll take care of it for you."
Fu Xiuyu didn't answer. She looked at him for a long time and said softly, "Zhixing, I won't beat around the bush with you. Besides giving me a job, I also hope you can get to know this person better."
"What?" Huo Zhixing frowned.
"This girl is a thousand times better than your shady Miss Jiang, whether in terms of looks, character, or family background!"
Huo Zhixing's face was ashen, and his hands were clenched into fists at his sides.
"mom……"
"In short, I've made up my mind about this girl!" Fu Xiuyu said coldly. "Even Yao Manning can't compare to her! You should think it over carefully."
"Mom, you've never even met her, why are you saying this?"
"I haven't seen her?" Fu Xiuyu sneered. "Zhixing, perhaps you haven't seen her other side?"
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