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The manâs handsome eyebrows and eyes were even more handsome under the chandelierâs light, and his voice was deep and magnetic, like a noble prince from far-away land.
Shen Xingsui pointed at himself almost in disbelief and said, âMe, me?â
Fu Jinxiao curled his lips into a charming smile, âWho else?â
âBut I havenât danced for a long time.â
âBut Iâm not very good at dancing womenâs stepsâŠâ
Fu Jinxiao said slowly, âIâll do it.â
Not only Shen Xingsui was shocked, but Shen Xingchen who was beside him was flabbergasted.
How can anyone be so honored to dance the first dance with Fu Jinxiao? The most bizarre thing was that this person could make Fu Jinxiao do the womanâs steps too!
Shen Xingsui quickly said, âNo, itâs okay, I can try the womenâs step, but it may be unfamiliar for me, just donât dislike it.â
Fu Jinxiao took his hand and led him into the dance floor.
The other girls at the scene were stunned. They had been staring at Fu Jinxiao all night. They never dreamed that Fu Jinxiao would be taken by someone else⊠and a boy on top of that.
Fu Jinxiao led Shen Xingsui to dance with natural and skillful movements.
Shen Xingsui felt those unkind eyes behind him, and he stuttered a little, âTeacher Fu, if you invited me, it would make some people unhappy.â
Fu Jinxiao responded with an airy tone, âReally?â
Shen Xingsui nodded cautiously.
âWhether they are happy or not has something to do with me?â Fu Jinxiaoâs voice was upright. He took Shen Xingsui around in a circle, wrapped his arms around the youthâs slender waist, lowered his head slightly, and whispered directly to Shen Xingsuiâs ears, âIâm happy as long as Iâm happy.â
Shen Xingsuiâs earlobe was slowly stained red.
As if being soaked in a honeypot suddenly, he was a little at a loss, and even stepped on Fu Jinxiaoâs foot because he was too flustered.
Shen Xingsui hastily apologized, âIâm sorry, Teacher Fu!â
Fu Jinxiao sighed, he put his arm around Shen Xingsuiâs waist, patted it lightly, and lowered his voice: âRelax, baby.â
Those warm breaths and deep voice were hammering directly into his heart.
Not only did he fail to relax, he made mistakes one after another. He stepped on Fu Jinxiaoâs foot several times, and when the dance was over, Shen Xingsui blushed from pure shame. He apologized multiple times.
Fu Jinxiao didnât mean to condemn him.
âSuisui, your dancing skillsâŠâ With a helpless smile on his face, the man gently patted Shen Xingsui on the head, âFrom now on, remember not to dance with anyone except me.â
â!!!â Shen Xingsui was both ashamed and angry.
Is he really that bad at dancing? QAQ
Shen Xingsui withdrew halfway through the dance, and he couldnât afford to lose this person. It happened that Shen Xingchen didnât dance, so he dragged him to the party in the backyard.
Shen Xingchen said, âIâm really starving to death! Do you know that the small cakes in the front hall are delicious, but their portions are too small! But the pork ribs in sauce are still delicious.â
Shen Xingchen suggested in the middle of eating, âOh, by the way, Suisui, you see, Teacher Fu will be busy at the party in the evening. This time he will be attending a dance or something, so he must not have eaten a bite. Do you want to put these things away for him?â
Shen Xingsui felt that what his older brother said made sense, so he nodded, âOkay.â
After the dance, he seemed to hear Fu Jinxiao saying that he was going upstairs to greet the old lady. Since he knew the way, he could wait for him in the corridor.
Holding the plate in his hand, Shen Xingsui went back upstairs through the aisle, stepped on the stairs, and came to the old lady Fuâs room according to his memory. But the house was too big, and he got lost while walking.
In the study on the second floor, a dispute is also taking place:
President Fu said very sternly, âI am not discussing with you now, but you should have a limit to your willfulness.â
Fu Jinxiaoâs voice was slow, although not heavy, but it can be heard that he was not in a good mood, âSince Father didnât come to discuss with me, why bother to pretend to say this? If you want to force your will upon me, just be upfront about it.â
âIâm doing this for your own good! Will the path I arranged for you be wrong? With your ability, I am very relieved to hand over the Fu family to you. When you sit in my place in the future, you will understand that this will not be a wrong choice .â
Fu Jinxiao seemed to sneer, âIt seems that Father doesnât regret his choice at all?â
These words seemed to have hit President Fuâs sore spot.
âFu Jinxiao!â The patriarch scolded angrily, âIâve told you many times that what happened to your mother was just an accident. It has nothing to do with Li Na, and it has nothing to do with meâŠâ
Fu Jinxiao raised his eyebrows, and his tone had a touch of mocking, âIt has nothing to do with you? Is that right?â
President Fu suddenly choked up.
Fu Jinxiao continued with disdain, âYou know that she is on her due date, but is that business so important that you must fly to the United States to discuss it in person?â
âThe business obviously ended two days before the due date. You didnât come back, but left the company and went to another place.â Fu Jinxiaoâs voice paused, full of sarcasm, âSo it has nothing to do with you, right?â
Wen Rong died from dystocia, maybe it really has nothing to do with this man.
But how desperate was that woman before she died, when she needed her husband the most?
President Fu sighed, âIt was all an accident, and I didnât expect it to happen. I thought nothing would happen.â
The irony in Fu Jinxiaoâs eyes was even stronger.
âAnd I married Li Na, she treats you well, doesnât she?â President Fu continued as he looked at his son, âI thought that since you never met Wen Rong, Li Na could be your mother. She takes good care of you, and wonât let you have a bad childhoodâŠâ
Fu Jinxiao didnât say a word.
President Fu looked at his proudest eldest son and knew his stubborn temper, so he backed down and said softly, âOkay, I wonât force it anymore. You donât like the daughter of the Wang family I told you about before. Forget it, I heard that the youngest son of the Shen family has returned, and you also know that the Shen family has always been on good terms with our company. It seems that you are quite satisfied with himâŠâ
Shen Xingsui searched for the room for a long time but couldnât find it. Just when he was about to give up, he passed by a room, and happened to hear the voice of conversation inside. It was somewhat familiar, so he stopped In place out of curiosity.
President Fu continued, âIf you think itâs not bad, you can get in touch with Shen Xingsui more.â
Shen Xingsui was taken aback, isnât this President Fu? What did he mean by thisâŠ?
Because he didnât listen to everything, Shen Xingsui was nervous and a little bit anxious. He never dared to mention the marriage contract with Fu Jinxiao, but he didnât know what Actor Fu was thinking.
Sure enough, Fu Jinxiaoâs familiar voice answered. It was very cold, devoid of any smile, âFather even planned this?â
President Fu replied, âDonât you want to marry him?â
âYou know what I hate the most about you?â Fu Jinxiaoâs glare was full of hostility. He might be sitting down, he might be the younger party, but his majesty was enough to bring everyone â even his own father â down. âDo you think that what you want is the best for me? My business is no longer something you can mess with. I know what you want with meddling with my marriage. Iâll tell you now: itâs absolutely impossible to influence me or my marriage because of the marriage contract you made, understand?â
President Fu choked completely.
He now fully understood that his son is no longer what he used to be. He could no longer even influence him.
Shen Xingsuiâs body outside the door also froze. He still had some fantasies that he shouldnât have before, and he has fallen back to reality at this moment. Sure enough, not even an arranged marriage could tie him with Fu Jinxiao. He shouldnât think too beautifully about it.
âShen Xingsui, what are you thinking?â
He left as if sleepwalking, he turned a corner, and found what he had been looking for all along: the old ladyâs room.
The attendant at the door was helping the old lady to go out. The old man was also very happy when he saw Shen Xingsui, âSuisui, why are you here? Are you here to find Grandma?â
Shen Xingsui didnât know what to say, but he could only nod his head stiffly.
The old lady sensitively noticed that his complexion was not good, âWhatâs wrong with you?â
She looked at Shen Xingsui suspiciously, always feeling that something was wrong. But she didnât know what, and could only ask him gently, âYou can come in first, Suisui.â
Shen Xingsui did not enter, he just took the seal he had accepted before. He respectfully put it back into the old woman manâs hand, and then bowed deeply, âIâm sorry, Grandma. I have thought about it carefully, this seal is too expensive, I canât accept your things.â
The old lady hurriedly supported Shen Xingsui, âSuisui, didnât Grandma say that you deserve it?â
Shen Xingsui shook his head and said, âNo, I donât deserve it. I think the owner of this seal should be someone more suitable than me. Someone⊠who⊠has more reason than me. I understand your kindness. But now, I really have no reason, and I donât deserve to own it. Again, thank you for your kindness, I will go first.â
The old lady could only look at Shen Xingsui as he left. She was beyond confused â obviously everything was fine before, how could everything have changed in such a short time?
The old lady turned a corner as he thought about it deeply. She just ran into Fu Jinxiao who had finished arguing with his father. The actorâs expression was not very good, but he still saluted when he saw his grandma.
But the old lady waved to him, âCome here, let me ask you something.â
Fu Jinxiao asked, âWhatâs wrong?â
âYouâŠyou and Suisui, did you have a fight?â The old lady hesitated, âOr, did he dump you?â