The person next to me was breathing steadily and sleeping soundly.
Fu Jingyao was wide awake. He let go of her hand, got out of bed, covered her with the blanket, and quietly closed the door to go to the next room to tidy up his things.
He opened his phone's notes app and wrote down the old or broken items so he could buy new ones later.
Lin Xi woke up and ran to her room to check.
Good heavens, it's all gone! That speed is incredible.
"Xixi, can you tell me what we're missing?" Fu Jingyao came out from inside.
Lin Xi waved her hand, "I don't need it."
Since moving here, I haven't had to worry about anything; the dresses, bags, and shoes in my wardrobe are regularly replaced.
Lin Xi advised, "Buy fewer dresses, and don't buy those cosmetics; I basically don't need them."
Fu Jingyao slowly parted his lips and said, "My assistant will send new ones every month. You can wear them if you want, or leave them if you don't. Someone will clean them regularly."
"You don't have to, but I want to prepare. You deserve the best of everything."
Lin Xi covered her face, "Whatever."
Who taught Fu Jingyao to speak so fluently and skillfully? How can anyone stand it if he keeps doing this every day?
Lin Xi changed the subject, "What should we do now?"
"Let's go downstairs first," Fu Jingyao said as they walked. "We'll go to the capital city for a stroll. It's Grandpa's birthday in a few days, and we'll buy him a gift while we're at it."
"Grandpa's birthday?!" Lin Xi instantly snapped out of her daze. "Grandpa Ji's birthday was such a grand affair, Grandpa's birthday should be celebrated in a big way too."
Fu Jingyao lowered his eyes. "No need. Grandpa doesn't like crowds. In previous years, he would take Grandma abroad for her birthday. This year, because you're here, Grandpa and Grandma didn't leave."
As he spoke, a sour feeling welled up inside him. Compared to Xixi, he felt like an adopted grandson.
"Grandpa and Grandma are so thoughtful," Lin Xi asked. "We must prepare a good birthday present for Grandpa. What does he like?"
Fu Jingyao said, "Grandpa doesn't lack anything, a token is enough. In previous years, when he wasn't home, he wouldn't even glance at the gifts others gave him."
Lin Xi chuckled, "Where's the gift you gave me?"
Fu Jingyao paused for three seconds, then said, "I'll pay for the trip."
After his grandfather celebrated his birthday, he brought back a pile of bills for him to reimburse, ranging from hotel and airfare to a popsicle. Fu Jingyao was already used to it.
Lin Xi laughed so hard she bent over. "Haha, Grandpa's quite funny. Since you're not going on a trip this year, what gift are you planning to give him?"
Their eyes met, and Fu Jingyao stepped forward, leaned down and whispered in her ear, "Xixi, this matter depends on you."
The two were standing very close. Lin Xi reached out and pushed him away. "Ahem, it's broad daylight. Stand still. Now let's go buy a gift."
"No rush, there are still a few days." Fu Jingyao grasped her wrist. "Let's go out and have some fun today."
Their wish was not fulfilled; as soon as they stepped outside, they bumped into Huang Wenchang, who looked gloomy.
Lin Xi stopped in her tracks. "Attorney Huang?"
She had met Attorney Huang twice, once at the police station and once at his company.
When Huang Wenchang saw a familiar face, his eyes lit up instantly. He waved vigorously, "President Fu! Madam!!"
Fu Jingyao frowned, he had a bad feeling that today's plan was probably ruined.
Huang Wenchang sensed a chilling murderous aura and immediately stood up straight.
Does President Fu seem angry?
That's not right. He deliberately waited until noon to come over. He shouldn't have ruined Mr. Fu and his wife's plans.
Based on his experience, it would have been over by now, and President Fu didn't seem like the kind of beast who would disregard his wife's feelings.
Huang Wenchang forced a smile and said, "President Fu, I have something very important to discuss with Madam. Please forgive me."
What could Fu Jingyao do? His wife had a notorious reputation, and everyone would come to her for help.
Last time it was Chen Zhao, this time it's Huang Wenchang.
Huang Wenchang is his capable subordinate, and he helped him yesterday. He wouldn't come to Dijingyuan looking for someone for no reason; there must be an emergency.
Fu Jingyao composed himself and said, "Go ahead."
Huang Wenchang rushed towards Lin Xi, shouting in terror, "Madam, there's a ghost! My house is haunted!!"
Lin Xi looked him up and down. "You're carrying a lot of yin energy. You must have encountered a ghost."
This eerie aura felt very familiar, somewhat like the ruby that the lustful ghost had possessed.
She asked, "Where have you been? What have you picked up?"
Huang Wenchang, with tears streaming down his face, said, "Madam, I go to work on time every day and come home on time. I don't wander around or buy things randomly. I live a very simple life, going back and forth between two points every day."
“Something’s wrong with my house, and something’s wrong with my son.” He swallowed hard. “There are always strange noises at night, and my son has a fever and often talks nonsense.”
"Madam, please save my son."
Lin Xi immediately decided, "I'll go straight to your house and tell you the situation on the way."
Huang Wenchang nodded repeatedly, "Please come in, Madam. My car is over here."
Just as Lin Xi was about to leave, Fu Jingyao stopped her, "Let's go together, and pick out a gift for Grandpa after we're done."
"Okay." Lin Xi got into Fu Jingyao's car. "Attorney Huang, lead the way."
Huang Wenchang was taken aback for a moment, then drove ahead to lead the way.
After driving for a while, he suddenly realized something was wrong. He and his wife were in two different cars. How could they communicate? How could they explain the current situation?
After hesitating for a long time, Huang Wenchang pressed the button on President Fu's phone.
The phone rang for a few seconds before being answered. Lin Xi's voice came through, "Attorney Huang, please speak. I'm listening."
Huang Wenchang was deeply moved; the lady was truly a good person.
He organized his thoughts, "About three days ago, I was lying in bed sleeping when I kept hearing creaking sounds..."
Huang Wenchang has a happy family and a blissful marriage. He and his wife were classmates, and on the day the exam ended, they confessed their feelings for each other.
After graduating from university, the two got married and lived a very sweet life.
His wife gave birth to twin sons, the older one named Huang Yichen and the younger one named Huang Yixuan. They are now five years old and attending kindergarten.
That day, Huang Wenchang came home from get off work as usual, reached out and hugged his two children, and asked, "Babies, did you miss Daddy?"
Huang Yichen dodged his hug. "Dad, don't call me baby. I have a name. Please call me Huang Yichen."
Huang Yixuan responded enthusiastically, "I like it when Dad calls me baby, and of course baby misses Dad."
Although the two sons look exactly alike, their personalities are completely opposite and their temperaments are very different, making them very easy to tell apart.
Huang Wenchang chuckled, rubbed his forehead, hugged Huang Yixuan, and patted Huang Yichen's head. "Chenchen, Xuanxuan, Dad knows."
Huang Yichen corrected in his childish voice, "Please call me by my full name, Huang Yichen, not 'Baby' or 'Chenchen'."
Huang Yixuan bit his finger and said, "Brother, you're so arrogant, not cute at all."
Huang Yichen put his hands on his hips and said, "You're so childish! Who still calls their five-year-old 'baby'?"
Huang Wenchang laughed heartily, "Huang Yichen, and Xuanxuan baby, wash your hands and eat!"
Now, both children were satisfied.
His wife Anya had already prepared the meal, and the family happily finished their dinner. Huang Wenchang then asked his two sons, "Are you sleeping with Daddy tonight?"
Huang Yichen refused without hesitation, "No."
Huang Yixuan excitedly raised his hand, "I want it."
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