Chapter 26: Cheap
Even though Old Master Fu has retired from his official career, he still wields considerable influence. Not to mention, Fu Shangluo's father is currently in his prime, giving him a great deal of room to maneuver.
Therefore, many people came to celebrate Old Master Fu's birthday today. Fu Shangluo didn't like socializing with people, so he took Yun Zhaozhao to his small building.
Several years have passed, and nothing has changed here. A look of nostalgia appeared in Yun Zhaozhao's eyes. She had spent half of her childhood here.
Looking at a tree in the courtyard, Yun Zhaozhao was somewhat surprised: "That is..."
"Yes, that's the loquat tree you planted back then."
Fu Shangluo nodded.
"It's really grown?"
Yun Zhaozhao looked surprised.
Years ago, she was eating loquats in the courtyard when, for some reason, she insisted on burying the loquat pits in the soil, saying that she would have loquats to eat in the future.
Fearing that one wouldn't sprout, she buried several more.
She forgot about it after that, but before long, seedlings actually sprouted there. During that time, she ran around very diligently, tending to them every day in the hope that they would grow up soon.
Unfortunately, as she grew up, she never came again.
Seeing this tall and sturdy loquat tree now, Yun Zhaozhao felt a pang of sadness.
"It started bearing fruit a few years ago. The fruit was very sour, small and few in the first two years, but it's been better in the last two years."
“Last year, I made a special trip back to eat it; it was very sweet.”
Fu Shangluo's words made Yun Zhaozhao feel somewhat guilty.
Not long after she rejected Fu Shangluo, he went abroad. She heard that he had been abroad for several years and only returned to China this year to teach. She didn't even know that he had come back last year.
"Come and have a taste when the results come out next time."
Fu Shangluo extended an invitation, and just as Yun Zhaozhao was about to accept, an arm wrapped around her waist.
"Baby, what are you doing here? I've been looking for you for ages."
Yun Zhaozhao suppressed the urge to roll her eyes. Why was Pei Jiuyan everywhere? What was he doing at the Fu family?
Suddenly remembering something, Yun Zhaozhao quickly looked at Fu Shangluo, and sure enough, the smile on his face faded.
Pei Jiuyan seemed oblivious, and smiled apologetically at Fu Shangluo: "Professor Fu, thank you for taking care of Zhaozhao. I'm sorry for causing you trouble."
Upon hearing this, Fu Shangluo and Yun Zhaozhao's expressions both changed. Yun Zhaozhao didn't hold back at all and stomped on Pei Jiuyan's foot hard: "Pei Jiuyan, if you're sick, go back and take your medicine."
Yun Zhaozhao was wearing high heels, and even Pei Jiuyan found it difficult to kick her. However, he didn't show any sign of pain. He affectionately patted Yun Zhaozhao's head and whispered in her ear, "Stop fooling around, baby. Today is Grandpa Fu's birthday. Don't let people laugh at us."
What was clearly a tense standoff turned into flirting in Fu Shangluo's eyes. He looked away and said indifferently, "Taking care of Zhaozhao has never been a problem."
"The banquet is about to begin, Mr. Pei, please."
He didn't want to see the two of them being intimate anymore.
When they returned to the banquet hall, the dinner was about to begin, and most people were already seated.
Pei Jiuyan was about to lead Yun Zhaozhao to sit down when Fu Shangluo said, "President Pei, Grandpa hasn't seen Zhaozhao in a long time, so he specifically instructed that Zhaozhao go over to keep him company."
Pei Jiuyan's expression suddenly turned cold.
"elder brother."
The clerk suddenly walked over. She was wearing a proper evening gown and exquisite makeup, making her look very gentle. Compared to her, Yun Zhaozhao looked like a child who had not yet grown up.
She walked over and naturally took Pei Jiuyan's arm: "Where did you go just now? I've been looking for you for ages."
After she finished speaking, she seemed to notice Yun Zhaozhao standing to the side, and asked with a look of surprise, "Zhaozhao, you're here too?"
"What? This place is yours? You're allowed to come, but I'm not?"
With that, she flung Pei Jiuyan's arm away, turned, and left.
She was hungry and wanted to eat, but seeing the scumbag and the manipulative woman was ruining her appetite.
Fu Shangluo glanced at Pei Jiuyan, then turned and followed Yun Zhaozhao. Pei Jiuyan's eyes turned cold, and he was about to chase after her, but Wenshu held him back tightly: "Jiuyan, don't forget why you came here today. Don't make a fool of yourself."
They came here today to make friends with a very important person. If they cause a scene now, everything will be over.
Pei Jiuyan pulled away from the document's hand, her eyes filled with danger: "Document, I've told you, don't use me as a shield anymore."
He came here today solely for Yun Zhaozhao; everything else was just an excuse.
Otherwise, given his relationship with the Fu family, he really wouldn't have been able to come over today.
The clerk's eyes reddened, and she seemed a little sad. She said softly, "Okay, I understand. Go ahead. I... I'm fine."
She lowered her head, waiting for Pei Jiuyan to soften his heart, but after waiting for a long time, she didn't receive a word of comfort. She couldn't help but look up and saw that Pei Jiuyan had already gone to the main table.
Her hands gripped the bag tightly, her nails almost digging into it, her eyes filled with jealousy.
Yun Zhaozhao didn't actually want to sit at the main table; her position was somewhat awkward. However, since she was already there, she had no choice but to sit down. She didn't expect that Pei Jiuyan would follow her there right after she sat down.
This table was filled with people from the Fu family. Yun Zhaozhao was already quite out of place, and Pei Jiuyan was even less so. Fu Shangluo's face turned cold.
Yun Zhaozhao really wanted to kick Pei Jiuyan to death. He was really crazy. Naturally, she couldn't stay sitting any longer. She quickly got up and said to Grandpa Fu, "Grandpa Fu, I know you miss me. I'm in a hurry to leave. I'll talk to you after we finish eating. I'll go and be with my friend now."
This is the best way to save face for both sides. Pei Jiuyan's current status is such that no one dares to disrespect him, but if he is actually allowed to sit down, the Fu family will also feel uncomfortable.
Grandpa Fu was surprised that the spoiled Yun Zhaozhao knew all this. A pang of heartache flashed in his eyes. He patted Yun Zhaozhao's hand and said, "Keep your word. Don't lie to Grandpa."
"No, I'll be there in a bit."
Yun Zhaozhao suppressed the bitterness in her heart and spoke.
After leaving the main table, Yun Zhaozhao didn't even glance at Pei Jiuyan, and went straight to Zhou Xiao's table, where several people who were close to Yun Zhaozhao were sitting.
Pei Jiuyan didn't want to upset Yun Zhaozhao, so she said softly, "Your stomach isn't good, and you're still taking medicine. Don't drink alcohol, and don't be picky about food. Eat more."
"Don't worry, I have a good appetite as long as you're not around."
Yun Zhaozhao said expressionlessly.
Her voice wasn't quiet, and everyone at the table heard it. However, Pei Jiuyan showed no displeasure at being humiliated; on the contrary, she seemed rather pleased and left before Yun Zhaozhao could completely lose her temper.
After he left, Zhou Xiao couldn't help but say, "Does that guy surnamed Pei have something wrong with him? I think he has some masochistic tendencies?"
Otherwise, why would she act all lovestruck even after being scolded?
Yun Zhaozhao took a bite of her food and said nonchalantly:
"Who knows? He's just shameless!"
Zhou Xiaochong gave Yun Zhaozhao a thumbs up. Yun Zhaozhao was the first person to dare to say that about Pei Jiuyan.
"Why is that scheming bitch, Wenshu, here too? Why is she everywhere?"
As Yun Zhaozhao's scapegoat, Zhou Xiao naturally disliked the documents as well.
"Some people have such a low profile that you have to keep posting more."
Zhou Xiao burst out laughing. And sure enough, it was true.
Over there, Pei Jiuyan sat down next to Xing Shangye. Chen Boxu had no connection with the Fu family and did not come today.
This table of people were all acquaintances of Pei Jiuyan. The way they looked at Pei Jiuyan was somewhat subtle. Xing Shangye coughed lightly and asked in a low voice, "Have you seen the video I sent you?"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
