Upon hearing these completely unexpected words, Tang Ning's face quickly flashed with a variety of expressions that were easy to read, including disbelief, panic, fear, distress, and confusion. Her eyes visibly reddened at a rapid pace. Combined with her naturally pitiful appearance and her excessively pale and weak complexion from not eating or drinking all day, she exuded a unique charm and vitality.
If he hadn't been afraid of scaring her, Fu Yinze's hand probably wouldn't have just been loosely hooking her chin. Even after restraining himself, the man's eyes still became increasingly deep and alluring.
Tang Ning involuntarily shrank back at the sight, and in that instant, the tears that had been welling up in her eyes finally slid down her smooth, jade-like cheeks. The girl's lips trembled slightly, and she spoke in a breathy voice, "You... I saw the news... You're getting engaged to someone... I won't be anyone else..."
Before Tang Ning could finish speaking, Fu Yinze reached out and pressed a button on the remote control. The LCD TV in the living room behind them lit up, and the person on the screen was none other than the jewelry tycoon's daughter, whose recent scandals with Fu Yinze were making headlines, with rumors even circulating about their engagement.
"...I must admit, you media outlets are incredibly adept at making things up. All I did was have dinner with President Fu and sign a contract, and some people with ulterior motives started spreading rumors that our two families were getting engaged. They even went so far as to fabricate details about our wedding venue and the guest list, showing more anxiety than my father himself. Today, I want to formally clarify that President Fu and I are simply business partners and good friends. I am currently single, and if anyone is interested, feel free to pursue me anytime."
The woman on TV must be attending some kind of meeting; she's wearing a formal, bespoke black suit and looks exceptionally dashing and heroic.
As soon as she finished clarifying, Fu Yin turned off the TV.
Tang Ning immediately shifted her gaze from the LCD screen to the smiling man in front of her.
“My moral bottom line isn’t that low. I’m already engaged to someone, so why would I insist on having you as my lover? In fact, I, Fu Yinze, am currently single.”
After speaking, the man slowly took a step forward. The woody scent of his perfume, mixed with a faint smell of tobacco, wafted into Tang Ning's nostrils, making her involuntarily want to back away...
Just then, her phone, which was in her handbag, suddenly vibrated. After a moment of surprise, Tang Ning hurriedly took her phone out of her bag. As soon as she saw the name displayed on the screen, she quickly swiped to open it and called out "Mom."
A woman's trembling voice, choked with sobs, came through the phone, "Ningning, Ningning, those people somehow found out that your dad and I were going back to the village, and today... this morning they blocked our doorstep. We can't get out at all. Your dad... he almost jumped off the building earlier, saying he didn't want to burden us, mother and daughter. Luckily, I stopped him... Ningning, what can your boyfriend do? Even if your dad has a thousand faults, I still want him to live a good life..."
Upon hearing these words, Tang Ning's tears fell as well. Her hand holding the phone trembled uncontrollably, and her lips opened and closed several times, but she couldn't utter a single word.
until--
"Is that you, Auntie?"
Fu Yinze's gentle voice suddenly rang in Tang Ning's ears.
Tang Ning suddenly turned her head, and someone gently took the phone from her hand.
Then, while intently watching Tang Ning's face, Fu Yin politely exchanged pleasantries with Tang's mother on the other end of the phone.
"Yes, it's me. Ningning, about Uncle's matter..." The man's voice softened as he said those two words. With his other free hand, he pulled out a silk handkerchief from somewhere and gently wiped away the tears still wet on Tang Ning's cheeks. He continued, "...You already told me before. Yes, Uncle was kind-hearted but was deceived. Yes, I understand. I run a small company here. Yes, I have some working capital. Ningning's matter is my matter. Hmm, I remember that the loan company seems to have a branch in Kyoto. If you and Uncle have time, you can come to Kyoto and we can resolve this directly. If you don't have time, that's fine too. You can scan and fax the guarantee contract we signed earlier. If all else fails, I can accompany Ningning back home."
"Hey you people blocking my doorway, wait a minute..."
As soon as she finished speaking, Tang Ning watched as Fu Yin exited the call and seemed to send a text message to someone. A moment later, he picked up the phone again. "Auntie, you can go check now. Those people should be gone by now. Yes, a friend of mine has some connections with the CEO of this company. Yes, I just contacted him. You're welcome, you're welcome. It's what I should do. Okay, I'll wait for you to come over. Auntie has been worried sick for so many days, go and get some rest. Okay, goodbye, Auntie."
After witnessing all of Fu Yinze's actions, even a master like Tang Ning couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Compared to Fu Yuankai, this man's methods and behavior were worlds apart. No wonder Ye Xi was treated so badly in the story, and even though Fu Yuankai had been by her side for so many years, she was still willing to choose Fu Yinze.
Who wouldn't choose this?
Thinking this in her heart, Tang Ning still made one last struggle on the surface, "You... don't you mind that I already have a boyfriend..."
Before he could finish speaking, Fu Yin let out a soft laugh, like jade shattering on stone.
"I thought you, as his girlfriend, should already know. A friend of mine who lives in Japan told me yesterday that after the dinner, Fu Yuankai went into Ye Xi's room..."
That's enough.
Tang Ning immediately spoke, then closed her eyes without hesitation. The tears that Fu Yinze had wiped away earlier fell again. Her fingers slowly and tremblingly placed on the buttons of her shirt. But she had only managed to unbutton one button when Fu Yinze's warm hand immediately stopped her, and he raised an eyebrow and asked, "What are you doing?"
Upon hearing this, Tang Ning suddenly opened her eyes and took a deep breath, "Didn't you say you wanted me to..."
"It's just asking you to find a new boyfriend, what did you expect me to do?"
Fu Yin laughed even harder.
Upon hearing this, Tang Ning's eyes widened instantly, tears welling up in her lower eyelashes, making her look somewhat silly.
Seeing this, Fu Yin chuckled and ruffled her hair, then leaned close to her ear and said, "Even if it's that kind of thing, the way you look like you're going to your death makes me feel like I'm committing a crime. Although it's certainly exciting, I still prefer the day when you willingly unbutton these buttons yourself..."
The man's voice was very low, and his warm breath sprayed so close to her earlobe, such a sensitive spot, that Tang Ning couldn't help but blush, and even her toes curled up.
What a dream!
Tang Ning raised an eyebrow in her mind.
Almost simultaneously, Ye Xi, who was taking a break during a magazine photoshoot, saw her assistant Amy excitedly running towards her with her phone in hand.
Ye Xi, who was in a bad mood because she was indirectly rejected by Fu Yuankai last night, was about to scold him when she was suddenly overwhelmed by the surprise brought by her assistant.
"Sister Xi, Sister Xi, it's all fake! It's all just rumors! Wang Qing has already clarified it. Look, the photos of her with President Fu weren't about their engagement at all. She's single, and there's nothing between her and President Fu!"
Seeing the trending topics on her assistant's phone, Ye Xi jumped up excitedly on the spot. Then, without caring whether the magazine was still waiting for her or not, she even threw away the shooting props in her hands and rushed outside.
He shouted as he rushed forward, "Book me a flight back to China tonight, the sooner the better!"
She gave this instruction with delight.
It was only then that she felt a little relieved, realizing that thankfully she hadn't provoked Cheng Yuankai last night, otherwise...
Yinze and the jewelry tycoon's daughter are alright, that's great! That's wonderful! It seems that his previous claim that he had his secretary tell her he was busy with work and couldn't contact her was true, and not for any other reason! Thank goodness, she really wants to see Yinze right now!
Meanwhile, Fu Yuankai, who had just arrived at the filming location, saw Ye Xi's happy appearance and suddenly realized that he no longer felt the same bittersweet sadness as before. Instead, he felt a longing to go back.
He hadn't received a call or WeChat message from Tang Ning for a full day and night. When he tried to call her, it just showed that her phone was switched off. He was really worried, more worried than he had ever been before. He used to think that she, a young girl, could live a good life, but now, just thinking about her living alone in such a remote place made him feel extremely sad, especially since her phone was always switched off when he tried to call her. He had wanted to go back for a long time.
Having reached an agreement, Fu Yuankai and Ye Xi were eager to return home, but plane tickets weren't readily available, and the magazine was still stalling and unwilling to let them go. So, by the time the two got back, it was already the evening of the next day.
Upon landing, Ye Xi, who had proactively called Fu Yinze's company, learned that Fu Yinze was going to attend Wang Qing's grandfather's 70th birthday banquet.
Even though Fu Yuankai really wanted to go home, he still took Ye Xi to the Wang family's dinner party after she begged him.
Even if Ye Xi is very successful in the entertainment industry, she would never be able to get into a birthday banquet of this caliber without someone leading the way, but Fu Yuankai is different.
The two of them were quick enough that when they finished their hair and makeup at the familiar studio and went to the hotel lobby where the banquet was being held, Fu Yin had not yet arrived.
Given Fu Yinze's status and position, even if he arrived at 7:57, the banquet was scheduled to start at 7:58, no one would say anything.
So the two of them had no choice but to wait patiently.
Around 7:30, a stretched Lincoln pulled up directly in front of the hotel.
The first person to get out of the car was none other than Fu Yinze, whom Ye Xi and many others at the banquet had been eagerly awaiting. He gentlemanly opened the car door for the person on the other side, and a small, fair hand reached out and rested directly in his palm.
"Your palms are sweaty, what's wrong? Are you nervous?"
He smiled and whispered in Tang Ning's ear, who was wearing a light purple evening gown.
This dress was none other than the prized possession that Fu Yinze had given her last time.
Seeing that Tang Ning didn't answer, but only took a deep breath, Fu Yin smiled and helped her tidy her hair. "Don't be nervous. Today, I just hope you can meet my friends and elders in the business world as my girlfriend. There's nothing else to it. Besides, aren't you about to graduate? There should be a few influential directors in the industry here today. I also want to help you see if there are any suitable roles. After all, I saw your performance in the 'Eternal Sword' crew last time, and it was really good."
Upon hearing this, Tang Ning managed a weak smile at him.
What a scoundrel! Knowing that Fu Yuankai had been keeping her hidden, he insisted on doing the opposite, bringing her out and flaunting her everywhere as soon as they got together.
If it were the original owner, a young girl who had been hidden away for four whole years, never received any recognition, and even started to feel inferior about what was wrong with her, wouldn't she feel valued? Wouldn't she be more easily moved?
That scoundrel is a dog after all!
At the same time, Ye Xi, who was in the banquet hall, learned of Fu Yinze's arrival immediately and looked excitedly towards the entrance.
Fu Yuankai, who was standing to the side, glanced at his still unresponsive phone and indifferently followed her to look towards the door.
Then they saw—
After dressing up elegantly, Tang Ning walked in slowly, arm in arm with Fu Yinze.
"Mr. Fu, you've finally arrived. Oh, and who is this?"
"My girlfriend, Tang Ning."
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