Chapter 140 What, are you jealous?
Four years later.
Summer nights are long, and the twinkling stars weave a tapestry of night.
Beicheng International Convention and Exhibition Center.
A charity auction is being held here today.
"The next item up for auction is a jade porcelain bowl from the late Ming Dynasty, which was successfully restored by Teacher Li Yu two years ago. Its craftsmanship is rare, and Teacher Li Yu spent more than a year restoring it completely. Teacher Li Yu is putting it up for auction to contribute to our charity event. The starting price is 30 million."
Someone in the audience held up a sign that read: "Fifty million!"
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound—
The female secretary, Zhuang Xue, was holding up a sign, and sitting next to her was Feng Yuncheng, the famous tycoon of the K country's conglomerate.
As is widely known, Feng Yuncheng is of Chinese descent and has a passion for antiquities. Over the years, he has made significant contributions to the preservation of cultural relics in China.
The things he sets his sights on are basically unrivaled.
For a time, almost everyone assumed that Feng Yuncheng would be the winner of the auction for this jade porcelain bowl.
"Eighty million!"
An uproar immediately erupted from the audience.
Such a price increase is rare.
It seems someone's going to try and take Feng Yuncheng's thunder today!
All eyes turned to the person who had made the bid, eager for a good show.
The person holding up the sign was Shao Qing.
Sitting next to Shao Qing was Fu Siyan.
Who doesn't know this guy from Beicheng?
The political and legal heavyweight, who has never lost a case, officially took over the Fu family a couple of years ago.
In just two years, the Fu family has developed rapidly under Fu Siyan's leadership, monopolizing the new energy and technology market and ushering in a new era for the Fu family!
A man who can simultaneously control both the political and legal circles and the business world—no one in high society would dare to be wary of Fu Siyan's name!
The Living Yama of the North City vs. the tycoon of the K-country conglomerate.
This scene is very interesting!
Feng Yuncheng turned to look at Fu Siyan.
Fu Siyan noticed the other person's gaze and turned his head.
A few meters apart, the two looked at each other.
Feng Yuncheng smiled and said, "One hundred million."
Zhuang Xue raised her sign, "One hundred million!"
The auctioneer shouted, "One hundred million! Mr. Feng has bid one hundred million! Mr. Fu, would you like to raise the bid?"
Fu Siyan glanced at Shao Qing.
Shao Qing understood and raised his paddle again: "200 million!"
The auctioneer's eyes widened in shock, and he shouted, "200 million! Mr. Fu has bid 200 million! Mr. Feng, is there any further bid?"
Feng Yuncheng looked at Fu Siyan and chatted casually like an old friend, "Why are you suddenly interested in antiques?"
"I've taken a liking to him." Fu Siyan glanced at him indifferently, his cold face devoid of emotion, his voice deep and cold, "There's no reason for me to just hand him over."
"A gentleman helps others achieve their goals." Feng Yuncheng smiled slightly. "Since Young Master Fu likes this antique so much, then I won't compete with him for it."
In the end, Fu Siyan won the bid for the jade porcelain bowl for 200 million yuan.
After the auction ended.
Mr. Zhang, the organizer of this auction, personally came over to thank Fu Siyan.
"Mr. Fu, thank you for your strong support of our charity event!"
Fu Siyan shook hands with the organizer and said in a deep voice, "Teacher Li Yu is dedicated to charity. I have heard a lot about her in the past two years and I admire her very much. If possible, I would like to get to know Teacher Li Yu."
"That might be a bit difficult." The organizer smiled helplessly. "To be honest, although I have collaborated with Ms. Li Yu many times in the past two years, I have never met Ms. Li Yu in person. I have also invited her to attend some charity galas many times, but she has declined."
Upon hearing this, Fu Siyan narrowed his dark eyes but did not press the matter further.
As Fu Siyan left the auction house, he saw Feng Yuncheng.
In the darkness, Feng Yuncheng, dressed in an iron-gray suit, had a cigar between his thin lips.
Shao Qing went to get the car.
Feng Yuncheng held a cigar between his fingers, exhaling smoke, and smirked sarcastically, "Fu Siyan, it's been four years, and you're still dreaming?"
Fu Siyan stared at him with a cold expression and dark eyes. "Feng Yuncheng, I need to remind you that the three-year term has expired."
“Yes, it’s been four years already.” Feng Yuncheng raised an eyebrow. “I have some good news for you: I’m getting married.”
Fu Siyan frowned, "With Zhou Yuchu?"
“Yes!” Feng Yuncheng laughed. “What, are you jealous?”
Fu Siyan scoffed, "Is this your new way of protecting her?"
Feng Yuncheng shrugged. "I didn't say that. The wedding is set for next week. I'll send you an invitation."
Fu Siyan narrowed his eyes.
Having said everything he needed to say, Feng Yuncheng turned and walked toward the black Rolls-Royce parked by the roadside.
Zhuang Xue opened the back door for Feng Yuncheng.
Feng Yuncheng got into the car, Zhuang Xue closed the door, nodded respectfully to Fu Siyan, and then got into the passenger seat.
The black Rolls-Royce drove off down the main road and disappeared into the night.
Soon, the Maybach stopped by the roadside.
Shao Qing got out of the car and opened the back door.
Fu Siyan bent down and got into the car.
After Shao Qing got into the car, he asked, "Young Master Fu, are you going back to the company or..."
"Nanxi Mansion".
"OK."
Shao Qing started the car and drove towards Nanxi Mansion.
Twenty minutes later, the Maybach drove into Nanxi Mansion.
Shao Qing opened the car door for Fu Siyan.
Fu Siyan got out of the car. "Keep a close eye on Feng Yuncheng's side."
"yes."
"Book your flight, we're going to Jiangcheng tomorrow."
Shao Qing: "Okay."
The front door opened—
“Mr. Fu,” Ni Yutian came out of the house and smiled at Fu Siyan, “Siyu was doing her homework. I heard the car and guessed that you were back.”
Fu Siyan responded indifferently and walked past Ni Yutian into the house.
Ni Yutian closed the door, took out Fu Siyan's personal slippers from the shoe cabinet, and placed them next to Fu Siyan's feet.
Fu Siyan changed his clothes and walked up to the second floor.
In the children's room on the second floor, Fu Siyu was sitting at his desk doing his homework.
Fu Siyan gently pushed open the door.
Fu Siyu is in the third grade this year. He has excellent academic performance and is very diligent.
Fu Siyan watched from the doorway for a while, then gently closed the door behind him.
He turned around and went back to his bedroom.
When Ni Yutian brought the fruit upstairs, Fu Siyu had already finished his homework, but Fu Siyan was not there.
She glanced at the closed master bedroom door, feeling somewhat disappointed.
Since Fu Siyu started elementary school, Fu Siyan has been coming home less and less often.
Fu Siyu was quite sensible. Knowing that Fu Siyan would be even busier after taking over the Fu family business, he stopped crying and fussing about wanting Fu Siyan to come back and be with him.
When Fu Siyan occasionally came back, he would only talk to Fu Siyu for a while, and then either go to the study or lock himself in the master bedroom.
Ni Yutian wanted to say a few more words to Fu Siyan, but she didn't have much of a chance.
Thinking of this, Ni Yutian sighed inwardly.
…
In the master bedroom, Fu Siyan came out of the bathroom after taking a shower when Qin Yancheng called.
He pressed the answer button, and Qin Yancheng's voice immediately came through: "Lin Lanyi came to our hospital for a check-up today, and she has late-stage pancreatic cancer."
Fu Siyan smiled, "Does Gu Zheng know?"
"She went for the test alone. She's HIV-positive, so she definitely wouldn't dare let Gu Zheng accompany her to the hospital!"
Qin Yancheng paused, then said, "But she and Gu Zheng have been together for four years, and Gu Zheng will most likely not escape either. I'm not sympathizing with Gu Zheng, I just feel sorry for Madam Gu."
“I reminded Gu Jinchen,” Fu Siyan said coldly, “If he’s not stupid, he should know to make plans for Madam Gu in advance.”
Qin Yancheng sighed, and just as he was about to speak, the sound of a child crying rang out—
"I'm not going to say anything more, the child is crying again, I need to go and comfort my son..."
The call was abruptly ended.
Fu Siyan stared at his phone, the sound of a baby crying still seemingly echoing in his ears.
He raised his hand, covering his eyes with his large hand.
The night remained long and agonizing.
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Jiangcheng Ancient Town.
At dawn, as the first gentle rays of sunlight softly lift the veil of night, the ancient town gradually awakens from its slumber.
The morning light pierced through the thin mist and shone on the well-arranged blue bricks and gray tiles.
From the depths of the alley, the occasional crowing of a rooster or barking of a dog can be heard, mingling with the faint sound of the river flowing in the distance.
Smoke rises from the houses along the riverbank, mingling with the morning mist and adding a touch of everyday life to the scene.
In a traditional Chinese house with bougainvillea peeking over the wall, in the master bedroom on the second floor, on the east side, a cell phone on the bedside table rings its recorded alarm clock precisely on time: "Ring ring, ring ring, Xiao Anning, wake up~"
The children's voices were tender, clear, and full of energy.
On the big bed, the little one, fast asleep, frowned, turned over, and snuggled closer to his mother's soft embrace.
Shen Qingshu squinted and hugged her daughter, then lowered her head to gently kiss the top of her head. "Good morning, baby."
Your baby is still very sleepy!
The soft, sweet voice of a little one came from my arms, clearly carrying the grumpiness of someone just woke up.
Shen Qingshu was amused by her and gently patted her chubby little bottom. "Today is Monday. You promised Teacher Yue Liang last week that you wouldn't be late anymore."
"Huh?" Little Anning raised her head, her big, beautiful eyes, just like her mother's, narrowed into slits, and she pouted, "Then Mommy, give me a magic kiss, otherwise I can't get up~"
Shen Qingshu leaned over and kissed her pink cheek. "Alright, Xiao Anning, it's time to get up and help Mommy squeeze the toothpaste."
"Alright!"
The little one, who had just been whining, immediately crawled out of bed, nimbly slid off the bed, slipped on his cartoon slippers, and trotted happily into the bathroom.
A child's innocent voice drifted from the bathroom, singing, "I'm going to turn that chaotic world upside down~ and shatter the flames of wind and fire between mountains and seas..."
Shen Qingshu listened to her daughter's singing, her eyes crinkling with joy.
The little one has been obsessed with Nezha lately!
"Mom, I've brushed my teeth, and I've squeezed out your toothpaste for you!"
Shen Qingshu put her daughter's clothes on the bed and patted her daughter's head. "Thank you, Xiao Anning."
She dotes on her daughter, but she is also gradually guiding her daughter in terms of taking care of herself.
Xiao Anning walked to the bedside, picked up her clothes, and changed, saying, "Mom, you should hurry up too."
"good."
The mother and daughter washed up, changed their clothes, and came down from the second floor.
Shen Qingshu went to the kitchen to make breakfast.
Xiao Anning packed her schoolbag herself.
At that moment, Wen Jingxi called via video.
Shen Qingshu answered the video call and handed the phone to Xiao Anning.
Xiao Anning put her phone on the table, propped her chubby little face up with her hands, and said, "Godfather, you're up so early today! You didn't even sleep in, are you heartbroken and can't sleep?"
In the video, Wen Jingxi sighed as if it were commonplace, "First of all, your godfather has always been single, and single people don't experience heartbreak! Secondly, your godfather is currently abroad, and it's evening here."
"Uh~" Little Anning blinked her beautiful big eyes, "Then godfather, you can't come to celebrate my birthday?"
“When have I ever missed your birthday?” Wen Jingxi said, “I’ve finished everything here and I’m on my way to the airport now. You’ll see me when you wake up tomorrow. Give your phone to your mom; your godfather has something important to tell her.”
Okay~
Xiao Anning walked into the kitchen with her phone. "Mom, Godfather wants to talk to you!"
"Okay." Shen Qingshu took the phone, brought out the soy milk and freshly steamed buns, and placed them on the dining table. "Xiao Anning, you eat breakfast first. Mom and Godfather are on the phone."
"good."
Shen Qingshu took her phone back to the kitchen and closed the door.
Wen Jingxi said in a low voice, "Zhou Yuchu and Feng Yuncheng are getting married."
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingshu paused, her eyes turning cold. "Is she going back to China?"
"Yes, marketing accounts have already started operating."
Wen Jingxi paused for a moment, then said, "Feng Yuncheng dotes on her. There's all the news about their wedding in K country right now. Feng Yuncheng is going to create a grand wedding for her. It's said that her first movie after her comeback was invested in by Feng Yuncheng. Moreover, it seems that she and Feng Yuncheng have a child."
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