"Don't change the subject," she said.
She hadn't expected him to bring this up so suddenly, and her heart became flustered.
Fu Jingshu frowned, took her hand, and asked with some urgency, "You're unwilling?"
Shen Qingqing hesitated, then said, "It's not that I'm unwilling, but I need to observe you for a while longer. Your recent performance hasn't been very satisfactory."
Fu Jingshu let out a sigh of relief. "Alright, then let's continue the evaluation. When you're satisfied, we'll register. My household registration book is always ready."
He opened the small drawer in front of the car, and inside was a red booklet.
Shen Qingqing's mouth opened slightly. "You're too impatient."
Fu Jingshu merely smiled, offering no comment. Impatient was an understatement. Only when he had married her and brought her home would he feel truly at ease. So many things had happened recently, and he worried that the woman he had secured might slip away.
But he didn't voice these thoughts, not wanting to pressure her.
When the two returned home, Old Madam Fu was surprised to find that the atmosphere between them had become remarkably harmonious. The previous awkwardness and rifts had vanished.
She said with relief, "This is how it should be. Young couples should get along well."
Shen Qingqing walked over and supported her arm. "Thank you for your concern during this time, Grandma."
"Don't say that. It's only natural for me to worry about you two," Old Madam Fu sat down on the sofa and said gently, "As long as you are happy, then I am happy."
Fu Jingshu and Shen Qingqing exchanged a smile. The atmosphere was warm and harmonious.
With Lu Wanying and Nuonuo gone, and without the interference of Fu Tingyi and his wife, the family of five finally enjoyed a period of peace.
One afternoon, Shen Qingqing decided to cook herself, preparing a delicious meal for Old Madam Fu and the children.
As she was busy, she heard a knock at the door.
Naturally, a servant went to open it. She didn't think much of it, but a moment later, she suddenly heard crying from the living room and hurried over to check.
She saw Old Madam Fu weeping uncontrollably while holding a man.
The man bore a strong resemblance to Fu Jingshu, with red-rimmed eyes. "Mother..."
"Sheng'er..."
What was going on?
Shen Qingqing was somewhat bewildered. It wasn't until Fu Jingshu arrived in the kitchen later that she understood.
It turned out that years ago, Old Madam Fu had two sons. The elder was Fu Tingyi, and the younger was Fu Tingsheng. However, during her pregnancy with Fu Tingsheng, the old madam had accidentally fallen, causing the second son to be born prematurely. His health had been poor from birth.
The old madam felt guilty and was naturally a bit more partial towards him.
Fu Tingyi had always been displeased, but he had never said anything.
Until one day, he took Fu Tingsheng out to play. Fu Tingyi was eight years old then, and Fu Tingsheng was six. From that outing, Old Madam Fu never saw her younger son again.
At the time, Old Madam Fu fell seriously ill, and the master ordered a thorough investigation to find the child.
The search lasted for five years.
It was in the sixth year that the master finally received news of his younger son and drove to find him himself. Unexpectedly, he encountered a car accident on the way. Old Madam Fu was grief-stricken, but she still had an entire family to support and had to remain strong.
From then on, Old Madam Fu single-handedly supported the entire Fu family.
But for many years, she never gave up searching for him.
Shen Qingqing sighed, "So there was such a complex history."
Fu Jingshu gently kneaded her hand. "She's been searching for thirty years and still hasn't found him. His sudden appearance now, it's hard to say if it's a good thing or bad."
Shen Qingqing comforted him, "Don't worry, I think perhaps it's heaven's blessing for you."
"Perhaps."
Fu Jingshu wasn't unhappy about his uncle's return, but the fact that his father had found him made him suspicious. Given his father's nature, even if he had found him, why would he bring him back?
By dinnertime, the family was gathered around the table.
Old Madam Fu was overjoyed and didn't drive Fu Tingyi away. She even showed him a rare smile, though not much. Most of her attention was focused on showering Fu Tingsheng with concern.
"Child, where have you been all these years? Did you suffer?"
Fu Tingsheng didn't wish to elaborate on his past, simply brushing it off with a few sentences. "Mother, please don't worry. I've endured what I had to in the past. I'm very happy to be reunited with my family now."
Old Madam Fu let out a sigh, her eyes reddening slightly. "Yes, it's good that we're reunited..."
It was just that the child was too polite. She could tell from his features that he was indeed her lost younger son, but Tingsheng insisted on a paternity test.
She had agreed.
Although the results weren't out yet, she had already convinced herself that he was her son. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
"Grandma, don't cry. This is a joyous occasion."
Shen Qingqing handed her tissues to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
Old Madam Fu smiled and nodded, repeatedly placing food on Fu Tingsheng's plate. She chattered, "I don't know what you like to eat, so try everything. If you don't like something, don't eat it. I'll have someone make what you prefer. Since you're back, don't leave. Stay home from now on. Jingshu, don't you agree?"
How could Fu Jingshu disagree? "Yes, Uncle should stay at home."
Fu Tingsheng neither agreed nor disagreed, remarking with emotion, "Jingshu has grown so much. It's a pity I wasn't home when you were little; otherwise, I would have held you."
Fu Jingshu smiled without a word.
Fu Tingyi suddenly spoke up. "Though I couldn't hold you as a child, we can be close now. Jingshu, I heard your company has a new project in development?"
Fu Jingshu narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Why not cooperate with your uncle?" he continued. "Your uncle is also in real estate and plans to acquire a building. He needs someone for preliminary publicity and design. You should help your uncle."
Fu Tingsheng said, "That would be too much trouble for Jingshu."
"Not at all, not at all. We're family. What's the trouble?" Fu Tingyi looked at Old Madam Fu. "Mother, what do you think?"
Old Madam Fu naturally agreed. Her son had just returned, and she wouldn't refuse him anything.
"Jingshu, please help your uncle."
"Alright."
Since Grandma had spoken, Fu Jingshu found it difficult to refuse. He could only agree for now. "Then tomorrow, I'll bring someone to your company to see the building you plan to acquire."
"No problem."
Fu Tingsheng smiled slightly.
Shen Qingqing was taken aback. She suddenly realized that when he smiled, he looked very much like Fu Jingshu. However, they were uncle and nephew, so it wasn't that strange.
After dinner, Old Madam Fu personally took Fu Tingsheng to choose a room.
Shen Qingqing and Fu Jingshu returned to their room. Since their relationship had improved, they had been sharing a room, primarily at Old Madam Fu's urging.
She had forcefully confined the two of them together. If they insisted on sleeping in separate rooms any longer, it would be overly sensitive.
"Jingshu, don't you think your uncle is a bit strange?" Who would propose cooperation with the family company immediately after returning home?
"We'll deal with whatever comes our way."
He put his arm around her waist and lowered his head to kiss her.
The kiss made her forget what she had been about to say. Just as they were lost in passion and on the verge of consummation, the door was suddenly pushed open.