The living room fell silent for a moment.
The servants, who had been quietly working, all stared in shock at the scene unfolding before them. They would never have imagined that in their lifetime they would witness their master kneel down.
He looked so affectionate, so focused, as if the only person in his eyes was that woman.
Such a gaze made one feel envious.
Chen Chen instinctively softened his breathing and looked at his mommy. He hoped his daddy and mommy would be together, as soon as possible, so mommy could move in.
Xi Xi and Xing Yao could also come, and their family would be complete.
Shen Qingqing's heart was also shaken. She almost reached out to say yes, but she suddenly remembered the identities of Xi Xi and Chen Chen. In the end, she extended her hand… and helped him up.
"You agreed?" Fu Jingshu had never experienced such nervousness in his life.
"A proposal is supposed to be grand. And you, you just have a ring and think you can send me away? Am I that easy to dismiss? Don't you think I'm worth a little effort?" Shen Qingqing chided him with a glare.
This string of questions left Fu Jingshu speechless. He frowned and put away the ring. "You're right, it was my oversight."
The servants were so dumbfounded they couldn't speak.
Just moments ago, when Master Fu was rejected, they all thought Miss Shen was in for trouble. But who would have thought he wouldn't be angry and would even reflect on himself!
Was this still Master Fu? Had he been possessed by a ghost?!
Shen Qingqing didn't have any special reaction. After all, he had always been like this in front of her. "Even if you want to propose, you have to prepare beforehand. I won't agree to something so hasty."
"Alright."
Fu Jingshu agreed good-naturedly. He was a man of action, and once he agreed, he would do it immediately. He took out his phone and dialed Lin Mo.
As he walked away, they could vaguely hear him instructing the person on the other end of the phone.
"Immediately hire the best wedding planning company. I want to hold a proposal ceremony. The cost is irrelevant, as long as it's the best..."
Never mind Lin Mo's reaction on the other end, the servants here were already numb, especially their gazes towards Shen Qingqing.
They were filled with respect and awe.
To be so indulged and doted on by Master Fu, this was their future mistress to please and respect.
Shen Qingqing sighed faintly. "Does your daddy always speak without thinking?"
Chen Chen thought seriously and shook his head. "No."
Shen Qingqing rubbed her chin, recalling their first meeting. He certainly wasn't like this back then. His cold demeanor even made her teeth itch now.
"Mommy." Chen Chen grabbed her sleeve and asked, "If Daddy plans a proposal again, will you agree?"
Shen Qingqing countered, "Do you want me to agree?"
"Yes!"
Chen Chen couldn't speak well and didn't know how to express his thoughts. He could only look at her pleadingly.
But he didn't realize that his expressive eyes had already conveyed his inner thoughts. Shen Qingqing hugged him tightly.
"No matter what happens, you are the child most loved by your daddy and me."
Chen Chen felt relieved and leaned against her obediently. In fact, as long as he could stay by mommy's side, he didn't need to do anything or say anything; he was already content.
"Master, Madam, please come in."
A servant led Fu Tingyi and Fang Ruo inside. They were here to see the old madam and also to check on their grandson who had received special medication at the hospital.
However, they never expected to see someone in the living room whom they strongly disliked.
"Miss Shen." After the incident at the birthday banquet, their relationship with her had completely broken down. Fu Tingyi naturally spoke without politeness. "Why are you here?"
"Naturally, I was invited by the owner of this villa."
Shen Qingqing's reply was watertight and infuriating. The owner of the villa could be Fu Jingshu, or the old madam, or even Chen Chen sitting there.
But it was definitely not the couple.
Fu Tingyi's expression grew increasingly grim. He was tugged by Fang Ruo, barely suppressing his anger. "Miss Shen's mouth, it's so good at sophistry, very impressive."
"You flatter me."
The couple sat on the opposite sofa. Fang Ruo extended her hands towards Chen Chen. "Good Chen Chen, come to Grandma, let Grandma hug you."
Chen Chen lowered his head and remained silent, but his whole body exuded resistance.
Fang Ruo slowly withdrew her hands. "Chen Chen, I am your grandmother. Why don't you come over? Has someone said something to you, preventing you from getting close to me?"
As she spoke, she glanced at Shen Qingqing.
Shen Qingqing raised her eyebrows slightly, pretending not to understand the insinuation in her words.
"Chen Chen, are you thirsty?"
Chen Chen shook his head. "No, I'm not thirsty."
There was no harm without comparison. Chen Chen's attitude towards Shen Qingqing and Fang Ruo was like two extremes. Even with Fang Ruo's good temper, she was starting to lose patience.
"Miss Shen, no, you and Jingshu are engaged now, so I can't call you that anymore. I'd like to call you Qingqing, is that okay?"
"Of course."
Her sudden change in attitude meant there was likely a trick.
Fang Ruo smiled slightly. "I'm a little thirsty. Go and get me a glass of fruit juice. It needs to be freshly squeezed, and it would be best to add two pieces of rock sugar. Make sure to strain out all the pulp, otherwise, it will affect the taste."
Was this ordering food?
Shen Qingqing's lips twitched slightly. She sat there motionless and instructed the nearby servant, "Go and make Madam a glass of fruit juice, exactly as Madam requested, not missing a single detail."
The servant silently turned to leave but was suddenly called back by Fang Ruo. She looked directly at Shen Qingqing.
"I asked *you* to do it. You are considered my future daughter-in-law now. Is it that difficult for you to get a glass of juice for your mother-in-law?"
Fu Tingyi also looked at her coldly, an invisible pressure enveloping Shen Qingqing.
The servant stood there, unsure whether to move or not. Between the young mistress of the family and the parents, she chose to obey Fu Tingyi and Fang Ruo.
After all, they were the parents...
However, what she never expected was that this future Mrs. Fu would not back down from the elders and chose to confront them directly.
"There are servants in the house, why must it be me? I'm not doing it for your own good. If it gets out, outsiders will think you are deliberately making things difficult for me, which would not be good for your reputation."
"Utter nonsense!" Fang Ruo suppressed her anger. "You're just using that glib tongue of yours to fool Jingshu, Chen Chen, and my mother!"
"You're a bad person!"
Chen Chen, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke.
Fang Ruo exclaimed, "What did you say?"
Chen Chen hugged Shen Qingqing's arm, his voice soft but very firm. "I will protect Mommy and not let bad people bully her. If you bully her again, I'll tell Daddy."