Chapter 167 They look very much in love.
Fu Chenzhou looked at their tightly clasped hands, at this scene of harmony and warmth that he had never experienced before.
He tried to breathe steadily, but felt as if his internal organs were being clenched, with an insurmountable barrier looming deep in his throat, making him unable to control himself.
The couple on the opposite bank were exceptionally good-looking, and Fu Chenzhou's mother naturally noticed them as well.
However, her gaze was not on Jiang Shiyuan, but coldly fixed on Xie Jinghuai's handsome face.
After a long pause, she lowered her eyes and spoke softly:
"Ah Chen, let's go."
However, Fu Chenzhou's cold gaze remained frozen, as if captivated.
"Ah Chen? He's gone."
"Huh? Are you... Xiangyi?" A surprised voice came, hitting the woman's back.
Han Xiangyi is the name of Fu Chenzhou's mother.
Her face darkened, and she didn't turn around, as if she hadn't heard at all.
Only when Madam Xie led Xie Yuexi to them did she force a smile that barely touched the surface:
"Xuehua, it's been a long time."
Fu Chenzhou barely managed to pull himself out of his reverie, his dark eyes hardening.
He never knew that his mother and Xie Jinghuai's mother were old acquaintances.
Madam Xie's dark eyes were fixed on Fu Chenzhou's face, her heart filled with astonishment, as was Xie Yuexi's.
"Oh, let me introduce you."
Han Xiangyi saw through Li Xuehua's thoughts at a glance. She smiled and took Fu Chenzhou's cold hand, "This is my son, Fu Chen."
Fu Chenzhou immediately corrected him in a cold voice, "Fu Chenzhou."
Han Xiangyi was slightly taken aback, then quickly corrected herself, "Sorry, child, I'm used to calling you Mom. It's Fu Chenzhou."
"It's really unexpected that President Fu is your son." Madam Xie's smile froze at the corners of her eyes, a hint of embarrassment in her expression.
Han Xiangyi asked in surprise, "Ah Chen, you and Madam Xie knew each other before?"
Fu Chenzhou remained silent, his dark gaze fixed on Jiang Shiyuan without blinking.
Xie Yuexi gritted her teeth and gave a forced smile, "Our relationship with President Fu is much more than just acquaintances."
Han Xiangyi paused, seemingly lost in thought.
Madam Xie looked at the thin woman sitting in the wheelchair, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on her lips.
She bent slightly, seemingly understanding her difficulty in moving, but the oppressive feeling from her superior position was actually quite uncomfortable.
"Xiangyi, what happened to your legs? Why are you in a wheelchair? I remember when we were in school, you were the best dancer. You had one dance partner after another, which was so enviable."
Han Xiangyi's thin face stiffened, her lips trembled slightly as she parted, but then Fu Chenzhou's cold, deep voice came from behind her:
“Madam Xie, my mother has no problem with her legs, and she dances quite well now. She's just a little sick, and I don't want to tire her out, so I put her in a wheelchair to save her energy.”
"Oh, I see. It seems I was overthinking it."
Madam Xie glanced across the lake, a half-smile on her face. "Jinghuai and his wife are on the other side. Mr. Fu and my daughter-in-law have a close relationship. Why don't you go over and say hello?"
Upon hearing this, Fu Chenzhou's eyes remained calm.
It was as if he didn't know Jiang Shiyuan at all.
"Your daughter-in-law?"
Han Xiangyi blinked in surprise, "So the Xie family does have a young mistress? How come I've never heard President Xie mention her before? I thought President Xie was divorced and single now."
Madam Xie, who harbored deep hatred for Jiang Shiyuan, became quite talkative when discussing her daughter-in-law:
“My son and daughter-in-law have been married for several years. My daughter-in-law has also given birth to a lovely grandson for our Xie family. He is five years old this year. I originally wanted my daughter-in-law to have another child for me, so that we could have a boy and a girl to complete the family. However, my daughter-in-law had a difficult childbirth with her first child, which damaged her health. Although I wanted to have a granddaughter, I was worried about her, so I didn't force her anymore and let nature take its course.”
As Madam Xie spoke, she kept a close eye on Fu Chenzhou's expression with her dark gaze.
However, the man remained calm, his peach blossom eyes misty and unreadable.
Han Xiangyi frowned. "Achen, you've only been back in the country for a short time. When did you meet President Xie's wife?"
"Her son and my son are classmates."
Fu Chenzhou's voice was low and restrained, "That's all."
"That's all? Mr. Fu, you're being too modest. You and my sister-in-law are clearly very close friends."
Xie Yuexi crossed her arms and smirked, "Last time at Putuo Temple, my family and I happened to run into you and my sister-in-law together. We all saw how caring you were for her."
Han Xiangyi was startled, and her expression froze for a moment.
"Oh dear, Mrs. Fu, please don't misunderstand. My sister-in-law was injured and had difficulty moving around, so Mr. Fu carried her to the wheelchair. Please don't overthink it." Xie Yuexi added another sentence, making matters worse and making things even more complicated.
On the other side, Jiang Shiyuan was talking to the old lady and did not notice the pair of eyes that were always staring at her.
They were completely unaware of the undercurrents between the two men.
Suddenly, a biting wind howled in, stirring up ripples on the lake's surface.
Jiang Shiyuan arrived in a hurry, dressed in thin clothes. During her hospitalization, she was well taken care of by Fu Chenzhou and became more and more like a delicate hothouse flower.
The cold, harsh wind blew against her, making her feel chilly all over, and she couldn't help but shiver slightly.
"Put them on." A deep, magnetic voice whispered in her ear.
She was stunned. The next second, Xie Jinghuai's suit jacket was draped over her shoulders, and she was surrounded by a strong masculine aura.
"No need, I'm not cold..."
Jiang Shiyuan was about to take it off immediately, but Xie Jinghuai didn't give her the chance. He gripped her shoulder tightly with his large hand, welding the suit jacket onto her body.
"Aren't you afraid Grandma will worry if you get cold?" Xie Jinghuai whispered in her ear.
From Fu Chenzhou's perspective, they looked like a loving couple, the woman gentle and the man considerate.
He gripped the wheelchair handle tightly, his knuckles protruding, his handsome face showing a hint of gloom and coldness.
Madam Xie: "Look how loving this young couple is. I'm so happy to see it."
Xie Yuexi chimed in, "That's right, brother and sister-in-law are so loving."
"Mom, it's almost time. You should take your medicine." Fu Chenzhou lowered his eyes.
Han Xiangyi nodded, then looked at Madam Xie, "Xuehua, I have something to attend to, so I'll take my leave first."
Fu Chenzhou pushed his mother, and after taking only two steps, Madam Xie's sharp voice struck him on the back:
"Mr. Fu, actually, my son and daughter-in-law just had a minor disagreement before. It's nothing serious. They're still a young couple, everyone has their disagreements sometimes."
Now that my son and daughter-in-law are back to normal, I sincerely hope you can maintain a proper social distance from my daughter-in-law. This is good for both of you, and for the Xie and Fu families as well. Gossip will always damage your reputation, don't you think?
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