Chapter 36 [Three Chapters Combined] 'Weakness' - Key Point...
Lin Zhao never imagined that she had only come to see the couple on a whim.
But then they heard this shocking news.
For Lin Zhao, this was earth-shattering.
Lin Zhao didn't know how she got out of the house.
All she could see was Fu Yansheng speaking and asking questions in front of her.
But it seemed impossible to hear what Fu Yansheng was saying.
Lin Zhao felt her head buzzing.
Lin Zhao opened her mouth, her throat dry, and felt something cold brush against her face.
Lin Zhao reached out and wiped it.
It was tears.
Seeing Lin Zhao's appearance, Fu Yansheng's face grew even more grim, and he was terrified. He even reached out and hugged Lin Zhao tightly.
"My dear Zhaozhao, what's wrong?"
Lin Zhao took deep breaths of air, as if she had finally come to her senses.
Tears fell like beads onto Fu Yansheng's shoulder, soaking most of his suit. Fu Yansheng picked up Lin Zhao and carried her back to the car.
He knew that the couple must have told Lin Zhao something.
Otherwise, someone as optimistic as Lin Zhao would never have lost control like this.
Fu Yansheng put Lin Zhao in the car, took off his coat, and gave it to Lin Zhao to hug: "Sweetie Zhao Zhao, I have something to do. You stay in the car by yourself for now, okay?"
Fu Yansheng lowered his head, his forehead touching Lin Zhao's, and spoke softly and gently, as if he were discussing something with Lin Zhao.
He was going to ask the couple what they had told Lin Zhao.
What exactly were those words that weren't said before?
Lin Zhao reached out and grabbed Fu Yansheng's shirt. The shirt was very thin and offered almost no warmth in the cold weather.
But what Lin Zhao touched with her fingertips was warmth, the warmth of Fu Yansheng's body.
Lin Zhao's fingertips were cold, and Fu Yansheng immediately noticed and reached out to warm Lin Zhao's hands in his palm.
His gaze toward Lin Zhao held a hint of anxiety.
That was an emotion Lin Zhao had never seen in Fu Yansheng before.
"Why is it so cold?" Fu Yansheng's eyes were full of heartache.
Lin Zhao forced a smile, his face so pale it was almost unrecognizable: "It's just too cold."
Lin Zhao said softly, "Brother Fu, let's go home."
Fu Yansheng looked at Lin Zhao intently, and after confirming that Lin Zhao had recovered, he nodded quickly.
"Okay, let's go home."
Lin Zhao smiled at Fu Yansheng in front of her.
Clutching his suit jacket, he looked like a pitiful Samoyed.
She looked aggrieved but said nothing.
He kept everything bottled up inside.
But it doesn't matter, Fu Yansheng will take Lin Zhao... home.
Uncle Lai had prepared the late-night snack early in the morning.
After taking a shower, Lin Zhao sat at the dining table and slowly ate her food.
Fu Yansheng sat down next to Lin Zhao with a tablet in his hand.
He would glance at Lin Zhao every now and then.
After Lin Zhao finished eating, Fu Yansheng put down his tablet and picked her up.
Lin Zhao realized what was happening and saw Fu Yansheng carrying him upstairs. His eyes widened. "Brother Fu, I can walk by myself!"
Fu Yansheng chuckled upon hearing this: "What? I carried him back just now, and now you're feeling embarrassed?"
She thought about how Fu Yansheng had just carried her into the car and carried her home.
Lin Zhao's short-circuited mind seemed to finally come back to its senses, and the tips of her ears turned bright red.
Fu Yansheng saw this scene but remained silent.
Instead of taking Lin Zhao to her room, he carried her to his own room.
Before Lin Zhao could refuse, Fu Yansheng spoke first: "Zhao Zhao, can you sleep with me tonight? Brother Fu is scared."
Lin Zhao understood that Fu Yansheng wasn't afraid; he was just worried about her.
Lin Zhao's eyes were misty, and her eyes, which had just been crying, were already red.
Fu Yansheng saw that Lin Zhao was crying again and gently wiped the tears from Lin Zhao's face with a handkerchief.
She sighed softly, "Zhao Zhao is almost turning into a little crybaby."
Hearing the teasing remark, Lin Zhao smiled and wanted to tell Fu Yansheng that she was alright.
Unexpectedly, as soon as she smiled, Fu Yansheng pinched her cheek and said, "If you don't want to smile, then don't smile. You look ugly."
This was the first time Fu Yansheng had said such a thing to Lin Zhao.
Lin Zhao was in disbelief.
He stared wide-eyed at the person in front of him, as if he had never expected that the person in front of him had this side to him.
Fu Yansheng didn't seem to think anything of it.
Lin Zhao looked up with a pitiful expression and said, "They said I'm not their child, that they picked me up, and that they thought I wouldn't get better because I was sickly, so they switched me with Lin Xian."
Therefore, it wasn't that Lin Zhao's parents wanted her to marry into a wealthy family and occupy someone else's status as a young master.
It was because she was... abandoned by others, abandoned and disliked, that she finally ended up in the Lin family.
They occupied someone else's position for over twenty years for no reason.
Lin Zhao also felt wronged.
Lin Zhao couldn't help but shed tears at the thought of this.
Upon hearing this, Fu Yansheng's expression darkened further.
"Zhao Zhao, be good. Zhao Zhao, you still have me."
Fu Yansheng gently patted Lin Zhao's back, his whole demeanor very tender.
“I will always be with Zhaozhao, always with you. Didn’t you want to go to an island for the New Year? We’ll go after the company’s annual meeting. I’ll go with Zhaozhao.”
Upon hearing this, Lin Zhao sat up from Fu Yansheng's embrace and stared at him without moving. She noticed the seriousness on Fu Yansheng's face, which did not seem like he was joking.
Lin Zhao frowned slightly: "Brother Fu really doesn't need to stay away from home for the New Year because of me."
"Even if I go back to the Fu family, I'll still be alone. They won't want to see me during the New Year."
Fu Yansheng was telling the truth. Last year during the Spring Festival, he dismissed several members of the Fu family from their positions, and even sent several members of the Fu family to prison for embezzling public funds.
This year, probably no one will want to see him.
However, Fu Yansheng wasn't as enthusiastic this year as he had been in previous years.
He wanted to spend a peaceful New Year with Lin Zhao.
"Brother Fu, you're so good to me."
Lin Zhao said these words from the bottom of her heart.
Fu Yansheng chuckled softly, "I will always be good to Zhaozhao."
Although his voice was soft, Fu Yansheng's tone was firm.
Upon hearing this, Lin Zhao lowered his head slightly. He felt that Fu Yansheng was being incredibly kind to him, which made him want to have more and more fantasies.
But someone like Fu Yansheng would definitely need a very capable partner in the future, someone who can at least help him in the business world, not someone like him...
A spoiled young master who knows nothing.
However, even just being friends would be wonderful.
Lin Zhao thought to herself.
Fu Yansheng's room was very simple, even the bed was in a simple gray and white color scheme.
Lin Zhao lay on the bed, watching Fu Yansheng reviewing documents beside her. Fu Yansheng's serious demeanor was unique, making people involuntarily focus their attention on him.
Lin Zhao got sleepy as she watched, yawned, and forced her eyes open to watch Fu Yansheng, as if afraid that Fu Yansheng would run away.
But soon, Lin Zhao lost consciousness.
The hand holding the blanket loosened involuntarily.
Well-behaved and cute.
No matter how Fu Yansheng looked at Lin Zhao, he felt the same way.
However, Fu Yansheng did not believe a word of what the two men said about Lin Zhao being adopted.
But... it was also because of this one sentence:
Lin Zhao is now his alone.
Fu Yansheng reached out and hugged Lin Zhao, a satisfied sigh escaping his lips.
Perhaps because she had something to be relieved about, and knowing that Fu Yansheng was by her side, Lin Zhao slept very soundly.
When Lin Zhao woke up, she found that Fu Yansheng had not gotten up yet, and she seemed to be nestled in Fu Yansheng's arms.
The specially blended woody scent emanating from Fu Yansheng filled Lin Zhao's nostrils, making her feel much more at ease, and she wanted to continue lying down.
But then I realized that wasn't a good idea.
So she fumbled to remove Fu Yansheng's hand and got out of bed.
But no one knows what Fu Yansheng ate to grow up like this, his arms are so hard and heavy.
Lin Zhaoren was already panting heavily as the weight landed on his waist, but Fu Yansheng's arm hadn't been moved away yet.
Lin Zhao felt that the fact that the object hadn't been moved wasn't his fault.
He simply didn't want to disturb Fu Yansheng's rest.
But Lin Zhao didn't realize that the moment she started moving her arm, Fu Yansheng's breathing had already become increasingly unstable.
When Lin Zhao finally gave up, Fu Yansheng even moved his arm, holding Lin Zhao in his arms even tighter.
This was one of the few times he was able to hold his one and only treasure tightly while he was sober, so Fu Yansheng was unwilling to let go.
The two of them lay quietly on the bed.
Lin Zhao listened to the sound of her heart beating louder and louder in the room, with Fu Yansheng beside her.
Lin Zhao couldn't help but let his mind wander, wondering if Fu Yansheng could also hear his heartbeat.
Will Fu Yansheng discover his hidden thoughts deep in his heart?
If you found out, would you think he was dishonest, dirty, and despicable?
The room was quiet, so quiet that Lin Zhao's attention, which had been wandering, was drawn back to Fu Yansheng's breathing.
Although she slept well last night, Lin Zhao couldn't help but doze off again after lying in bed for only a short while.
Leaning on Fu Yansheng's arm, she closed her eyes in a daze.
Before her mind could stop wandering, Lin Zhao fell asleep again.
Once Lin Zhao's breathing had stabilized, Fu Yansheng opened his eyes. However, he didn't get up immediately. Instead, he held Lin Zhao in his arms and lay on the bed for a while before carefully getting up.
He tucked the quilt into Lin Zhao's hands.
Grab your clothes and quietly leave the room to wash up and change.
Before Uncle Lai could serve breakfast, Fu Yansheng told Uncle Lai to call him after Lin Zhao woke up, and then hurriedly left.
Uncle Lai frowned, looking several years older, and sighed.
Sigh, such a perfectly good little cabbage, gone just like that.
Uncle Lai felt a pang of regret.
*
Lin Zhao woke up around noon. Fu Yansheng finished his business and returned to his room, where he sat on the sofa watching his tablet.
Lin Zhao stretched and yawned.
Having probably had enough sleep, Lin Zhao felt inexplicably refreshed.
Lin Zhao's mood improved considerably.
Good morning, Brother Fu!
Lin Zhao was in high spirits. He rolled over on the bed, as if he wanted to bury himself in the blankets.
Fu Yansheng hummed in agreement and put down his tablet: "Get up and come downstairs for breakfast. I brought you your favorite breakfast place. I went to queue up as soon as I got up, so it won't taste good if it gets cold."
Under Fu Yansheng's watchful gaze, Lin Zhao obediently got up. Just as she was about to leave Fu Yansheng's room and return to her own room to wash up, she heard Fu Yansheng say from behind, "I've put your toiletries in the bathroom."
Fu Yansheng stared at Lin Zhao's back in her pajamas. When Lin Zhao turned her head, her hair was messy but her eyes were bright and piercing.
Lin Zhao smiled and nodded at Fu Yansheng.
He said "okay".
After washing up, Lin Zhao went downstairs with Fu Yansheng. Fu Yansheng didn't plan to go to the Fu Group today, so they didn't need to rush.
Fu Yansheng didn't dare ask Lin Zhao's parents how to handle the matter.
I just spent the afternoon watching TV dramas with Lin Zhao.
Romance drama.
The male and female leads have had a misunderstanding for some time, and the finale is just around the corner.
Lu Zhou didn't return to the villa until the afternoon.
I changed all my clothes.
Upon entering, Lin Zhao was taken aback to see Fu Yansheng watching a TV series with her.
Who would have thought that Fu Yansheng would watch TV dramas, especially romance dramas!
This is absolutely rare.
Lu Zhou clicked his tongue twice.
Fu Yansheng asked directly, "Could you go to a hotel under the Ji Group with Ji Xing next time?"
Lu Zhou dared not speak.
In his heart, however, he cursed Fu Yansheng for being so vengeful.
I don't know how many years it's been, but people are still making fun of him.
So stingy!
Next time I go to a hotel, I'll definitely do my research carefully and never go to a hotel owned by the Fu Group!
Thinking this to himself, Lu Zhou hummed twice and sat down next to Lin Zhao.
I wanted to watch TV, since it was quiet.
Fu Yansheng frowned: "You're filthy, go wash up."
Upon hearing this, Lu Zhou blinked, raised his hand, and sniffed it. It wasn't dirty!
He came back after taking a shower!
But Fu Yansheng had no reason to lie about such a thing.
Lu Zhou found Fu Yansheng somewhat suspicious, but he didn't suspect him too much, even thinking it might be a problem with his clothes.
She looked at her clothes as she went upstairs to change.
"Zhao Zhao, a restaurant under the Fu Group opened today. Shall we go out for dinner?"
After Lu Zhou went upstairs, Fu Yansheng spoke directly to Lin Zhao.
Upon hearing this, Lin Zhao paused slightly in his hand holding the fruit fork: "Brother Lu Zhou, aren't you going?"
Fu Yansheng took out his phone and sent a message to Ji Xing. Without even waiting for Ji Xing's reply, he solemnly told Lin Zhao, "Ji Xing told me that he made an appointment with Lu Zhou."
Lin Zhao had only met Ji Xing once before and didn't know much about him, but she knew that Ji Xing and Fu Yansheng had a good relationship.
Moreover, the relationship between Ji Xing and Lu Zhou is even more complex.
It's not something he can get involved in.
Lin Zhao nodded, said "Oh," and stood up.
"Shall I change my clothes?" Lin Zhao was still wearing pajamas, which looked very cute with their fluffy texture.
Fu Yansheng hummed in agreement.
Lin Zhao changed into a down jacket, making her look like a white ball of fluff.
Fu Yansheng and Lin Zhao left home not long ago.
After taking a shower and changing his clothes, Lu Zhou went out. Not seeing Lin Zhao, he asked Uncle Lai about him.
Uncle Lai looked at Lu Zhou with some surprise, as if asking why Lu Zhou was still there.
"They've gone out."
Lu Zhou was stunned when he heard this: "Where did you go?"
No, I just went to take a shower, how could she be gone?
Aren't you watching TV?
Aren't we watching a romance drama?
Where are they?
Where are the people watching TV?
“A restaurant under the Fu family opened, and Mr. Fu took the young master there. I thought you would go with them.”
Uncle Lai hesitated for a moment as he said this.
Upon hearing this, Lu Zhou knew perfectly well what Fu Yansheng was thinking.
It's infuriating; they just feel like they're a third wheel and don't want to see themselves.
Lu Zhou grew angrier the more he thought about it.
Fu Yansheng has corrupted Lin Zhao!
Otherwise, Zhaozhao would never have abandoned him!
However, Lu Zhou didn't stay angry for long.
Then Ji Xing received a phone call.
*
"As expected of President Chen, he only called me back now after issuing the notice that day. It seems that the Fu Group can no longer afford to support such a big shot as President Chen."
Fu Yansheng was driving, his voice cold and sarcastic, transmitted through the phone to another person's ears with a slightly distorted tone.
Fu Yansheng's phone was on speakerphone. Lin Zhao noticed that Fu Yansheng's tone was off and turned to look at him curiously. It was rare for Fu Yansheng to say something so harsh.
These are words spoken with a sarcastic tone.
At least in Lin Zhao's view, this was very rare.
Fu Yansheng would never speak to him in such a tone.
Lin Zhao's gaze fell on Fu Yansheng.
His eyes were filled with curiosity.
Curious about what the person opposite had done to anger Fu Yansheng.
"President Fu, I'm doing this for the company, and besides, I'll be going back to the company tomorrow to report on my work."
Upon hearing this, Fu Yansheng raised an eyebrow: "Fine, if you don't come by eight o'clock tomorrow morning, you don't need to come back to the company anymore."
Fu Yansheng hung up the phone without waiting for the other person to speak.
Then Lin Zhao sent a message to Assistant Fan.
For every word Fu Yansheng said, Lin Zhao would strike him.
After Fu Yansheng said it was ready to send, Lin Zhao checked for typos and sent it out.
Lin Zhao put Fu Yansheng's phone back.
After sending the message, Lin Zhao understood why Fu Yansheng had used that tone earlier.
Unexpectedly, that person deliberately gave the project to the Ji Group, probably thinking that Ji Xing and Fu Yansheng were in a state of keeping to themselves.
He wanted the two to fight so he could profit from the situation, but things didn't go as planned.
Ji Xing and Fu Yansheng attended the same university, not to mention they knew each other.
“We need to prepare some things for the New Year’s trip to the island. After we’ve finished dealing with things at the company tomorrow afternoon, I’ll take you shopping,” Fu Yansheng asked softly.
Lin Zhao wanted to say that she could do it.
But Fu Yansheng interrupted him, saying, "With the New Year approaching, the capital is not very peaceful. It's best if Zhaozhao doesn't go out alone recently. If she wants to go out, she can call me or Lu Zhou."
Fu Yansheng hesitated when he mentioned Lu Zhou's name. He didn't want Lu Zhou, this third wheel, to continue appearing around Zhao Zhao. Who knew if Lu Zhou would suddenly lose his mind and exaggerate his shortcomings, trying to persuade Zhao Zhao to leave him.
Aside from himself, Lu Zhou was indeed the most suitable candidate.
Lin Zhao said "Oh" and nodded.
"The company is having its annual meeting in a few days, so I'll wear the suit that the tailor from the old house made for you."
Fu Yansheng thought of that outfit, his tone rising with anticipation.
Lin Zhao's eyes widened upon hearing this, as the only fruit sent before was the autumn fruit.
How did Fu Yansheng know that the winter clothes hadn't arrived yet?
Lin Zhao hesitated for a moment before asking, "Is it already done?"
Fu Yansheng nodded: "They'll send it over tomorrow. They took a picture of it and gave me a general idea."
Upon hearing this, Lin Zhao couldn't help but feel hopeful.
The tailor's skills are excellent.
It was a skill that Lin Zhao had previously sought out from high-end custom shops, but none of them could replicate.
According to Brother Fu, the Fu family's tailors were originally embroiderers in the palace.
Excellent craftsmanship.
It was passed down from generation to generation.
This kind of thing, which has been refined over time and passed down from generation to generation, is certainly incomparable to machine embroidery and unchanging brands.
After all, what remains after time is one of the most important emotions: passion.
The Fu Group recently opened a hot pot restaurant.
As soon as Lin Zhao entered, he smelled the rich aroma of hot pot broth, and he really liked the taste of this place.
After seeing the snacks at this restaurant, Lin Zhao liked them even more; they suited her taste perfectly.
Fu Yansheng probably figured it out too. Watching Lin Zhao eat the steamed dumplings in small bites, he smiled and said, "Don't worry, the chef at home just came to learn yesterday. In a couple of days, you can even eat them at home."
Lin Zhao quickly waved his hand, not wanting to go through so much trouble, and simply said, "It's lively outside."
Fu Yansheng hummed in agreement and kept cooking vegetables for Lin Zhao, but he didn't eat much himself.
The hot pot smelled strong. After finishing the hot pot, Lin Zhao looked down and smelled his clothes. There was a strong smell of hot pot.
It's Lin Zhao who's been marinated!
Fu Yansheng watched as Lin Zhao stood there obediently smelling the odor. He raised his head and frowned, as if he was thinking of a way to remove the smell.
Fu Yansheng took out a small spray bottle from the drawer next to him and sprayed it on Lin Zhao before Lin Zhao could make a move.
"This is a deodorizing spray provided in the store; it won't damage your clothes."
Upon hearing this, Lin Zhao decisively turned around and smiled at Fu Yansheng in front of him.
"Brother Fu, your shop is so thoughtful!"
Lin Zhao couldn't help but sigh.
Fu Yansheng hummed in agreement.
My mood improved a lot, and I plan to give everyone in the shop a month's raise when I get back!
Lin Zhao's praise was just a casual remark.
But Fu Yansheng's reward was substantial.
As soon as Fu Yansheng and Lin Zhao left the room, the sharp-eyed store manager immediately came forward. Fu Yansheng said softly, "Your store is doing a good job. Everyone's salary will be doubled this month."
The store manager was stunned for a moment, and then quickly escorted the two to the door.
Watching the two figures leave, he bowed and said, "Thank you, President Fu, thank you, Young Master Lin!"
There aren't many customers in the store yet, but the staff noticed the situation early on.
They just didn't dare to go forward.
Now, look at the two people in that private room who were so highly regarded by the manager, they've left.
Only then did he hurriedly ask.
"Manager, who is that? Did we get criticized?"
The store manager looked at the puzzled look in the employee's eyes and smiled. Their store had only been open for a short time.
Unexpectedly, he gained the appreciation of the big boss.
“Those were President Fu and Young Master Lin. Make sure you see their faces clearly. They are people you can’t afford to offend. But President Fu is very satisfied with us. He said our salary this month will be doubled, and the extra amount will be considered a bonus.”
The store manager felt like he could fly when he thought about getting double his salary.
marvelous!
It's a bonus!
"Holy crap! President Fu and Young Master Lin are both beautiful and kind-hearted. Weren't they saying online that Young Master Lin was some kind of vicious fake young master? Who said that? He's beautiful inside and out!"
The shop assistants became increasingly enthusiastic, pointing fingers at people online who had previously criticized Lin Zhao.
The manager didn't say anything, but when he saw the customer, he patted the employee on the shoulder and said, "Okay, let's not talk about this in front of the customer. Let's start preparing the dishes."
*
"Aren't we going to buy New Year's goods? Lu Zhou said he also wants to go to the island with us. Why don't we invite Lu Zhou to come along later?"
It was a bit cold today, and Lin Zhao didn't want to wander around outside. All she could think about was the finale of the romance drama she hadn't finished watching.
Fu Yansheng first took out his phone to ask Uncle Lai, and confirmed that Lu Zhou was not at home.
Only then did he happily start watching TV with Lin Zhao.
Romance dramas always have happy endings; they're very sweet.
One of the characters is somewhat similar to Lin Zhao; both were abandoned.
However, unlike the previous character, this one eventually found his parents, who realized their mistakes and tried to make amends. In the end, this character had a happy family and achieved success in both love and career.
An enviable experience.
But Lin Zhao herself was not one of them.
"Zhaozhao, what if they lied to you?"
Fu Yansheng had actually been thinking about this matter for a long time.
You can't believe what those two people say.
Fu Yansheng has already sent people to inquire about the two women and to visit the hospital where they gave birth.
We should be able to find some clues.
Fu Yansheng couldn't bear to see Lin Zhao looking so dejected, even though he wished Zhao Zhao belonged only to him.
I don't want Lin Zhao to look like she's been abandoned, which is heartbreaking.
“No one would be willing to abandon you,” Fu Yansheng comforted Lin Zhao.
Lin Zhao twitched the corner of her mouth, but didn't say whether she believed it or not.
He could only think that Fu Yansheng was trying to comfort himself.
It's unclear whether the couple sensed that Lin Zhao's whereabouts were their bargaining chip for survival, but no matter what Fu Yansheng sent, they couldn't get them to talk.
In addition, due to the passage of time, there is no key evidence or eyewitnesses, and many clues have been lost.
The only thing still going smoothly is comparing DNA in the database to see if there is any DNA from relatives, but that takes a long time. However, judging by the time it takes, we should be able to get the report before the Chinese New Year.
Days passed by.
The Fu Group's annual meeting was being prepared as in previous years.
Lin Zhao also participated in the preparation of the annual meeting. The annual meeting of the Fu Group is mostly for internal use, but some senior executives from other friendly companies will also attend.
Just figuring out the location alone required a lot of brainstorming.
Assistant Fan and Lin Zhao talked a lot about the past of the senior executives, which executives of which companies could not sit together, and which companies were fighting fiercely with each other recently.
Everything will depend on their positional order.
Lin Zhao felt a headache coming on when she heard about this.
Fortunately, Assistant Fan takes care of this every year, so he is very skilled at it.
In just one afternoon, the names were finalized, and Lin Zhao was also taken care of arranging all the positions.
"Brother Fu, this is the list, and this is the location distribution."
Lin Zhao handed two forms to Fu Yansheng, and Assistant Fan followed behind Lin Zhao, watching her obedient appearance with satisfaction.
Although he was the young master, Lin Zhao took almost everything that Assistant Fan said to heart.
Moreover, as long as it's Young Master Lin who delivers the items, no matter how annoyed Fu Yansheng is, he won't get scolded.
It can even improve Fu Yansheng's mood.
The more Fan Zhu looked at it, the more he liked it.
Fu Yansheng glanced at them and nodded: "You've worked hard. What kind of reward would you like?"
Upon hearing this, Assistant Fan's smile suddenly froze, turning into surprise.
award! ! !
It's a reward!!!
Oh my god! I make this form every year, and this year there's even an extra bonus!
Fan Zhu's entire gaze was fixed on Lin Zhao, hoping that Lin Zhao would say the words "salary increase" or "bonus".
This is such a pleasant surprise!
When Assistant Fan looked at Lin Zhao, he felt as if he were seeing a little angel.
so cute!
Lin Zhao thought about it seriously for a moment, then asked excitedly, "Will there be any extra bonus?"
Fu Yansheng hummed in agreement: "Okay, you and your assistant can have this month's bonuses taken from my account."
After Fu Yansheng finished speaking, he looked directly at Assistant Fan.
Assistant Fan nodded quickly: "Yes, President Fu, thank you, Young Master Lin."
Assistant Fan still had a calm smile on his face, but his eyes seemed to be filled with joy.
You should know that a month's bonus is quite substantial.
Great! He's a money-giving boy!
Assistant Fan quickly left the office and relayed the message to the assistant in the assistant's office.
The assistant, who initially thought Lin Zhao was practically doing nothing at the company, instantly changed his attitude.
Who says Lin Zhao is bad? Lin Zhao is wonderful!
The Fu Group is involved in multiple industries, including the entertainment industry, internet celebrities, and professionals from other sectors. Almost all the top figures in these industries are invited to attend the annual meeting.
The venue and media are both owned by the Fu Group.
Lin Zhao, dressed in a gray suit, entered the venue alongside Fu Yansheng. Everyone knew Lin Zhao's identity, but no one dared to say anything.
Many people even continued to fawn over Lin Zhao, as if they were unaware of her identity.
Lin Zhao is now backed by the Fu family, a family even more unfathomable than the Lin family.
Lin Zhao politely chatted with the people around her for a while, then followed Fu Yansheng. Seeing that Fu Yansheng didn't seem to intend to talk to anyone else, she sat down with him.
"What would you like to eat? Let Assistant Fan get it for you."
Fu Yansheng turned his head slightly, his eyes fixed on Lin Zhao without looking away.
Almost all the snacks at the annual meeting were Lin Zhao's favorite flavors.
Lin Zhao glanced at Assistant Fan, who was chatting with someone in the distance, and then shook his head: "I'll get it myself. Brother Fu, what do you want to eat?"
Lin Zhao asked considerately.
Upon hearing this, Fu Yansheng shook his head: "I won't eat, I'll go with you."
"No need, Brother Fu! I can carry things myself!" Lin Zhao always felt that Fu Yansheng was too indulgent towards him.
Even when getting a snack, Fu Yansheng wanted to accompany him.
But this is the annual meeting of the Fu Group, and Fu Yansheng should be fawned over by many people, not following behind me like this, getting snacks for me.
If this were seen by others, wouldn't it be a great blow to Fu Yansheng's dignity?
Lin Zhao had thought of all of this.
She gently comforted Fu Yansheng, "Let's go for a walk on the beach after the annual meeting. I haven't been to the beach in ages, and didn't the Fu Group book the fireworks display over the sea? I really want to see it!"
Lin Zhao's words calmed Fu Yansheng's desire to stay by her side.
But the surroundings were too chaotic and there were too many people.
Especially those celebrities in the entertainment industry.
The neckline is too low.
Lin Zhao even glanced at it several times.
While keeping track of the accounts in his mind, Fu Yansheng smiled and nodded at Lin Zhao.
From a distance, Fu Yansheng sat there alone, aloof and unapproachable. When someone greeted him, Fu Yansheng would just glance at the person lazily and nod with a cold expression.
They probably sensed that Fu Yansheng was in a bad mood, so they didn't go up to talk to him.
Even representatives from several companies that usually have close ties with the Fu Group only came up to greet Fu Yansheng briefly.
A considerable amount of time has passed, and Lin Zhao has still not returned, causing Fu Yansheng to become increasingly agitated.
Looking up at Lin Zhao, I saw that she was talking to others while holding a cake.
The man's suit collar was ripped open, and he was even bending over towards Lin Zhao.
When Lu Zhou came over with the small cake, he followed Fu Yansheng's gaze and saw that scene.
After a moment of silence, he handed the small cake in his hand to Ji Xing beside him.
Then he silently walked towards Lin Zhao.
"Zhaozhao, Fu seems to have caught a cold."
Lu Zhou lied without thinking and immediately separated the two of them.
Upon hearing this, Lin Zhao, who had been chatting happily with the person in front of her, suddenly became tense on her delicate face: "I told him last night not to stand on the balcony in the wind, and now look what happened, he caught a cold!"
Lin Zhao smiled apologetically at the people around her, and then hurriedly left.
As the celebrity who had been talking to Lin Zhao was about to leave, Lu Zhou said softly, "He's not someone you can get close to. Put away your little schemes."
After Lu Zhou finished speaking, he yawned and left without waiting for the other person to say anything.
He has handled this kind of thing many times.
He knew what ambitious eyes looked like.
Only someone as pure and innocent as Lin Zhao would think that this person genuinely wanted to befriend him.
But it doesn't matter, I'll protect my friend's love.
That way, Fu Yansheng wouldn't be able to find fault with him, right?
Lu Zhou thought he was a really smart person.
Back at Ji Xing's side, just as she was about to take her cake from his hand, she noticed that the cake, which she had only taken two bites of, was now half gone.
Lu Zhou gritted his teeth: "If you want cake, can't you just get it yourself?"
"You insist on eating my food, don't you? Are you deliberately trying to get revenge on me?"
Ji Xing glanced at Cha Zi and then at Lu Zhou. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Lu Zhou stride away.
No, doesn't the book say that using the same spoon increases favorability?
Isn't it said that eating the same food during the ambiguous stage of a relationship will make the other person shy?
no!
What a fake book!
Misleading and corrupting the youth!
Ji Xing blinked, and before the people around him who wanted to talk to him could surround him, he quickly followed Lu Zhou over.
If he doesn't explain, he can forget about sleeping with Lu Zhou tonight.
Lin Zhao returned to Fu Yansheng's side, looking him over from left to right, but couldn't detect anything amiss.
It's just like usual!
"What's wrong?" Fu Yansheng's voice was slightly hoarse, he was angry.
Lin Zhao was having a pleasant conversation with the male celebrity and had long forgotten about him.
"Your voice is hoarse!" Lin Zhao suddenly realized the seriousness of the situation, her eyes filled with anxiety: "I told you not to stay on the balcony with me last night, but you insisted. Now look what happened, you've caught a cold!"
Lin Zhao's tone became unusually serious.
Upon hearing this, Fu Yansheng's mind raced.
She lowered her eyes and sat up straight: "I just want to stay with you."
Looking at Fu Yansheng's expression, Lin Zhao took a deep breath. Fu Yansheng knew how to manipulate him.
Seeing this, Lin Zhao couldn't bring himself to say anything, even if he wanted to.
He could only sulk to himself: "Then I'll go find you some cold medicine, you wait here for me!"
Lin Zhao gently patted Fu Yansheng on the shoulder, and then went to find the staff.
Lin Zhao remembers that there were medical staff on site.
Lin Zhao had just left when Fu Yansheng was looking at Lu Zhou's message on his phone.
She briefly explained the assist she had just given, and asked Fu Yansheng to act a little more vulnerable.
Although Lu Zhou had his own ulterior motives, the more significant factor was that Fu Yansheng, who was usually aloof and strong, had suddenly become vulnerable, and Lin Zhao absolutely could not resist him.
After all, Lu Zhou also enjoys watching!
Fu Yansheng glanced at the message, took a screenshot, and sent it to Ji Xing.
Emphasize the word 'weak'.
It's much more important than the books he reads.
After all, it was the person involved who gave the key points.
Whether or not Ji Xing saw it.
Fu Yansheng put away his phone and sat quietly waiting for Lin Zhao.
The impatience I felt because of Lin Zhao's departure turned into anticipation.
Zhao Zhao told him to wait for her here.
Zhao Zhao cares about me a lot.
Fu Yansheng was certain.
"Mr. Fu, I am Peng Mingqing, an artist under Zhaoyan Entertainment, a subsidiary of the Fu Group. Are you here alone? Do you mind if I sit here?"
The man sat down in Lin Zhao's seat almost before Fu Yansheng could refuse. Then, the boy's fingertips lightly landed on Fu Yansheng's lap, his eyes feigning ignorance.
"Mr. Fu, I am very grateful for the opportunity you gave me to become an artist. I hope to repay you someday..."
"roll."
Fu Yansheng stood up, his face grim.
His actions drew the attention of many people.
Everyone else only saw the pitiful look on the young man's face as he sat in the chair looking up at Fu Yansheng, as if he were looking at someone he admired and looked up to.
Many people are drawn to this kind of gaze.
Lin Zhao, who was holding a glass in the distance, saw this scene and froze on the spot.
He knew very well what had happened.
It's simply that someone wants to get close to Brother Fu.
But that's normal, considering how outstanding and capable Brother Fu is.
Still single.
No one would dislike Brother Fu like this.
Lin Zhao suddenly felt that the cold medicine in her hand was very hot.
He almost lost his grip.
Lin Zhao didn't know whether she should step forward, or if doing so would disturb Fu Yansheng.
My mind is a complete mess.
Just as Lin Zhao was about to leave to avoid the situation, he turned around and saw Liu Mingxi striding towards him.
"Brother Zhao."
Liu Mingxi called out to him very intimately, her tone urgent, and she even went from walking slowly to jogging.
The people around didn't pay much attention to Liu Mingxi, so only Fu Yansheng, Lu Zhou, and Ji Xing knew that Liu Mingxi and Lin Zhao had left.
Lin Zhao was still holding the warm cold medicine in her hands, and she was thinking of Fu Yansheng.
He thought he would hurry back after talking to Liu Mingxi.
"Brother Zhao, you haven't replied to my WeChat messages since we last met," Liu Mingxi said cautiously, her eyes revealing disappointment.
"Did I say something wrong last time, so Brother Zhao doesn't want to talk to me anymore?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Zhao lowered her eyes and looked at the cold medicine in her hand.
She said softly, "Mingxi, it's not your fault. I just feel that things are a bit too strange between us."
Lin Zhao took a deep breath: "Mingxi, you are a very good person, and you deserve better."
Lin Zhao didn't say it directly, but Liu Mingxi knew what was going on as soon as she heard it.
Someone must have revealed her thoughts to Lin Zhao.
Lin Zhao had alienated several of her friends in the past in this way.
Therefore, Liu Mingxi has always been very careful about her behavior.
But last time, apart from Fu Yansheng, Lin Rong, and Lin Xian, those people probably didn't dare to expose it, after all, they also had their own unwarranted covetousness.
Liu Mingxi thought about each one one by one, her face turning pale.
But I couldn't figure out who had tipped me off.
Liu Mingxi lowered her eyes and simply admitted it directly:
"Yes, Brother Zhao, I like you, but my liking you has nothing to do with us being friends. I like you, I just want to be good to you. I won't affect you, and I won't think there's anything wrong with you not being with me."
"I just hope that when Brother Zhao is considering a partner in the future, he can consider me. That's all."
Liu Mingxi lowered her head.
My eyes were filled with disappointment.
But soon, Liu Mingxi raised her head again and smiled at Lin Zhao:
"So Brother Zhao, you don't need to feel burdened or distance yourself from me. No one can predict matters of the heart, but feelings are also very simple: if you like someone, you like them; if you don't like someone, you don't like them."
Lin Zhao was at a loss for words when she heard what he said.
I just feel like my mind is a mess.
I need to find a quiet place to think things through, and think them through again.
Liu Mingxi did not stop Lin Zhao from leaving.
He knew that Lin Zhao needed a quiet place where she wouldn't be disturbed to think things through.
Lin Zhao never gave anyone a chance to speak up before.
He was the first person to make Lin Zhao stop and listen to his story.
Liu Mingxi was already very satisfied with achieving this.
Lin Zhao sat down on the sofa at the edge of the room, holding a cold medicine. He had just glanced at Fu Yansheng, but Fu Yansheng seemed to have already left the venue and disappeared.
Lin Zhao looked at the cold medicine.
For a moment, I didn't know what to do.
Before Lin Zhao could come up with a solution, a shadow suddenly appeared in front of him; someone had blocked the light.
What are you thinking about?
The man reached out and snatched the cold medicine from Lin Zhao's hand, then drank it down in one gulp.
The coldness in his eyes and brows had not yet dissipated.
Lin Zhao stared blankly at Fu Yansheng, as if she had been stunned.
Fu Yansheng reached out and touched Lin Zhao's forehead: "The way you look at me makes it seem like I've bullied you. Why are you sitting here?"
"I brought back some cold medicine, but I didn't see Brother Fu," Lin Zhao answered instinctively.
The only difference is that Liu Mingxi in the middle is omitted.
Fu Yansheng lowered his eyes, his expression indifferent: "Oh, I thought Zhaozhao was so happy talking to Liu Mingxi that she forgot about me."
Upon hearing this, Lin Zhao looked up in disbelief.
Lin Zhao was surprised that Fu Yansheng had seen him talking to Liu Mingxi.
Does that mean that Fu Yansheng came looking for me not long after I left?
He might even have watched the entire conversation between himself and Liu Mingxi.
Thinking of what Liu Mingxi had said, Lin Zhao felt uneasy and was eager to know whether Fu Yansheng had heard what Liu Mingxi had said.
"After all, Zhao Zhao was having a great time chatting with her friends, so I really had no reason to interrupt her conversation. Anyway, Zhao Zhao doesn't care about my health or whether I feel lonely by myself."
Fu Yansheng became increasingly dejected as he spoke.
Someone nearby who heard this heard it and their expression froze.
Wait... what is President Fu saying?
Is it some new way of speaking?
"That's because Brother Fu had a very beautiful friend with him at the time, so I went out with Liu Mingxi."
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Author's Note: The 10,000-word chapter is ready! Thank you for reading, everyone! I hope you'll support my pre-orders and add "Transmigrated into a Villainous White Moonlight" to your collection!
-Today's Mini-Theater:
Xiao Fu (shocked): I've been set up! I really didn't lie! [Angry]
Zhao Zhao (with a flat "Oh"): And then? I saw a pretty friend chatting happily with Brother Fu! I saw it with both eyes! [Sighing]
Xiao Fu (about to throw a tantrum): No! I stood up immediately! Absolutely not! I'm completely innocent! Heaven, judge the truth! I'm innocent! [Crying emoji]
Lu Zhou (adjusting his collar, flicking his sleeves, adjusting his glasses): Ahem, in this chapter we'll be discussing a point from "The Laws of Love": showing vulnerability to your partner can significantly enhance the relationship between you. [Cat paw]
Ji Xing (raising his hand, standing up): Zhouzhou, I think I have a fever... [Please!]
Lu Zhou (disdainfully): You don't just have a fever, you have a... fever! [Pants][Minus one]
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