Chapter 16, Fang Qu, you've gone too far.
The Fu family mansion was very large, but Lin Zhao only saw a few people when she arrived.
After Lin Zhao and Fu Yansheng finished breakfast, they saw Uncle Lai standing outside waiting for Lin Zhao to finish eating.
"Don't go to the office today. It's been cold lately, remember to wear warm clothes when you go out."
Fu Yansheng escorted Lin Zhao to the villa entrance.
Watching Lin Zhao get into the car, Uncle Lai nodded to Fu Yansheng.
But Fu Yansheng's brows did not relax at all.
He waited until Lin Zhao got into the car before waving goodbye to him.
The car slowly drove away.
Lin Zhao also saw Fu Yansheng standing in the same spot, not leaving.
At the corner, Lin Zhao suddenly spotted several men coming from the other side.
The car was going too fast; it disappeared in the blink of an eye.
However, judging from their appearance, they should be from the Fu family.
Lin Zhao did not take this matter to heart.
The first thing I did when I got back to the villa was to lie down on the sofa.
Lin Zhao was relieved to see that Fu Yansheng was in good health.
Lin Zhao added Lu Zhou's contact information yesterday and they made plans to go out together in the next couple of days.
This was Lu Zhou's first time in China, and everything was new and exciting to him.
Lu Zhou really liked this place, both for the food and the entertainment.
Lin Zhao took Lu Zhou to the club where he used to hold gatherings. The food there was very good, but it required a membership and was expensive.
Lin Zhao did not use her own membership system, but instead used Fu Yansheng's.
Lin Zhao even had a video call with Fu Yansheng during dinner.
Fu Yansheng's expression was initially quite good, but he frowned when he saw Lu Zhou beside him.
Why is Lu Zhou here too?
It seems that I haven't kept myself busy enough, which is why Lu Zhou still has time to bother Lin Zhao.
"Fu, Zhao Zhao took me to so many delicious places! This club is pretty good too." Lu Zhou said while eating.
Lin Zhao glanced at Lu Zhou, seeing that Lu Zhou had no intention of stopping at all.
Somewhat helplessly: "Brother Lu Zhou is Brother Fu's friend. It's his first time in China, so of course I have to show him around."
But I never expected to visit so many places.
Lu Zhou's first impression was that it was delicious.
It's delicious.
"If only Brother Fu were here," Lin Zhao said softly.
Lu Zhou, who was beside Lin Zhao, did not hear what Lin Zhao said, but Fu Yansheng did.
Fu Yansheng, who originally thought Lu Zhou wasn't busy enough, curled the corners of his mouth.
"Yes, I'll be back tomorrow."
Lin Zhao smiled upon hearing this and glanced at Lu Zhou, who was still eating.
He stood up and left the private room.
At the far end of the second floor, there is a small balcony specifically for guests who smoke to enjoy the view.
Lin Zhao walked onto the small balcony and looked at the lights and scenery outside.
Lin Zhao moved her phone camera slightly: "When Brother Fu comes back tomorrow, he has to treat me to dinner."
Lin Zhao said this with a straight face.
Fu Yansheng stared at Lin Zhao's chin, which was visible in the camera's view. Although the camera mostly showed the lights outside, Fu Yansheng's gaze remained fixed on Lin Zhao's delicate chin, and he didn't look away.
"Okay, Zhao Zhao can eat whatever she wants."
"I'll do whatever Zhaozhao says."
Fu Yansheng's voice was full of accommodation.
Upon hearing this, Lin Zhao simply chuckled, leaning her arm against the balcony railing, her soft hair swaying slightly in the breeze.
Seeing Fu Yansheng staring straight at her in the camera lens, Lin Zhao felt inexplicably guilty and her eyes darted away.
"It's cold outside, don't stay out here too long. Go back early after you finish eating," Fu Yansheng said softly.
Lin Zhao hummed in agreement and exchanged a few more words with Fu Yansheng, mainly asking him what he had eaten that day.
I was just about to hang up the phone.
Someone called out to Lin Zhao from behind.
A surprised voice asked, "Zhaozhao, what are you doing here?"
Lin Zhao glanced at her phone subconsciously; the video call had already ended.
The newcomer approached and grabbed Lin Zhao intimately.
Her eyes lit up with surprise, but then, as if remembering something, she looked at Lin Zhao and felt a pang of heartache.
"Zhao Zhao, it's been so long since you've been to a party. We're having a get-together today, and everyone here is someone you know!"
"What kind of gathering?" Lu Zhou ate for a while, but Lin Zhao didn't come back. He was afraid that he would lose Lin Zhao and Fu Yansheng would scold him to death.
So he hurried out and just happened to hear those words.
Lin Zhao saw Lu Zhou and smiled slightly at him: "I brought a friend here for dinner today, so let's skip this and get together another time?"
Upon hearing this, the man's gaze fell on Lu Zhou, and he looked him up and down before pursing his lips: "It's okay, we're all friends, let's go together then. Zhao Zhao, everyone misses you."
Lin Zhao was stunned when she heard this.
He glanced at Lu Zhou subconsciously.
Before Lu Zhou could speak...
The person in front of them led Lin Zhao inside.
"Zhaozhao, everyone misses you."
The door to the private room was opened, and Lin Zhao glanced around and, as expected, saw many familiar faces.
The group led by Fang Qu and a few others.
Most of them had a good relationship with Lin Zhao.
"Zhaozhao!"
Fang Qu was drinking, but he stood up the moment he saw Zhao Zhao and then glanced at the person next to him.
Seeing that the people around him made way for him, he stepped forward to pull Lin Zhao up.
Lin Zhao looked at them and just smiled: "I came to eat with my friends and we just happened to run into each other, so I came over to say hello."
Lu Zhou stood next to Lin Zhao and saw Fang Qu trying to reach out to pull Lin Zhao, so he quickly stopped Lin Zhao and Fang Qu from doing so.
He looked wary of Fang Qu.
Fang Qu's face stiffened. He withdrew his hand and then said softly, "It's okay. Zhao Zhao's friends are my friends. Let's all play together."
Upon hearing this, Lin Zhao quickly shook her head: "I haven't been sleeping very well lately, so I want to go back and rest early. We can play together again next time."
Upon hearing this, Fang Qu immediately became anxious: "You're not sleeping well? Zhao Zhao, you must take care of your health. Should I have the Fang family's private doctor take a look at you?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Zhao quickly waved her hand: "Thank you, Fang Qu, but it's not necessary. I stayed up late playing games for a while, which is why my sleep was so bad. It has improved in the last two days, but I still need to maintain a healthy lifestyle."
Lin Zhao found it funny after she finished speaking.
But they all knew that Lin Zhao liked watching TV and playing video games. She had enjoyed these things even when she was still living at the Lin family home.
Some people even started to learn about investing in these industries to cater to their interests.
"I'll be going now, goodbye."
After saying goodbye to the group, Lin Zhao left with Lu Zhou.
Fang Qu stood behind them and watched for a long time.
Lin Zhao didn't notice that Lin Xian was standing at the corner watching them leave.
Fang Qu did notice it when he turned to enter the private room, but so what?
Fang Qu didn't care that Lin Xian saw it.
"Some people, even if they return to the Lin family, will never become a phoenix."
Fang Qu spoke with a cold smile.
“Zhao Zhao is well-behaved and never cares about these things, but we are not people that just anyone can climb up to.”
Upon hearing this, Lin Xian simply looked at Fang Qu with a cold gaze, almost identical to Lin Rong's, carrying a hint of coldness.
But Fang Qu wasn't afraid; he had the Fang family behind him.
"Lin Xian, don't look at me with those filthy eyes."
"Fang Qu, you've gone too far!"
Suddenly, Lin Zhao's angry voice reached everyone's ears.
Lin Zhao had just reached the door of the private room when he remembered that these gatherings were organized by Fang Qu. As long as Fang Qu took the initiative to invite Lin Xian, Lin Xian would be able to fit in quickly.
And he had just forgotten to tell Fang Qu to take care of Lin Xian!
Lin Zhao, who had come back specifically for this purpose, had no idea that he would hear Fang Qu say such a thing.
His usually gentle and friendly friend was now belittling Lin Xian in an almost sarcastic tone.
This made Lin Zhao anxious.
Lin Xian was already in a terrible situation; it was I who took Lin Xian's place, yet my friend looked down on him so much.
Who knows, Lin Xian might think that he was the one pulling the strings behind the scenes.
A note from the author:
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-Today's Mini-Theater:
Zhao Zhao (confused): Fang Qu is my friend. If my friend says this to Lin Xian, will he think I don't like him? [Chin resting on hand]
Fang Qu (unconvinced): I don't like Lin Xian, I'll just say so! [Angry] I like Zhao Zhao [dog head with rose in mouth]
Lin Xian: What a coincidence, I also like Zhao Zhao [cat paw emoji]
Fu Yansheng (on his way): ? [Question mark]
Lu Zhou: So this is the legendary Shura field? [Okay]
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