Although that Shen family girl was sharp, no matter how capable a woman was, once she was subdued by a man, she would still soften like a sheep.
“Her business is doing pretty well. If you go help her out with work more often, over time she’ll naturally realize the benefits of having a man,” she said.
The logic made sense, and Lu Cheng understood it too. “Then what about things at home?”
“Your father and I already ate those miracle eggs that cure all illnesses. Maybe we’ll wake up tomorrow morning completely fine. You don’t need to worry about us just focus on winning over that Shen girl!”
“Alright.” Lu Cheng pressed his thin lips together. Since Sun Xiaoxiao had already firmly rejected him, and the matchmaker refused to introduce anyone else, Shen Wei really was the only suitable choice left.
……
“Why are you back again?” Tian Fang looked at her youngest son in confusion.
A son who used to come home only once every few months was now returning every week.
“Just checking on you and Dad.”
Although Fu Xiao said this, his eyes didn’t linger in the living room. He went straight back to his room.
He was going to watch a movie with Shen Wei later and was a little nervous.
Opening his wardrobe, he realized he didn’t really have any casual clothes. The two sets he did have felt a bit awkward to wear.
Worried about being late, after some hesitation he still changed back into his white shirt and camouflage military pants.
In the living room
Tian Fang frowned slightly. “Our son seems a bit off. Don’t tell me something happened?”
“Something did happen?” Tian Yu said while cracking sunflower seeds with a grin. “And it’s a big thing!”
Fu Changzheng glared at his unreliable younger brother-in-law. “You know something?”
“Brother-in-law, you might be getting a grandson soon!” Tian Yu said solemnly.
He was genuinely curious what would it look like when his usually steady nephew chased a girl?
This startled both Fu Changzheng and Tian Fang.
“What nonsense are you talking about? You never think before you speak. Our son doesn’t even have a girlfriend where would a grandson come from?”
“How do you know he doesn’t?” Tian Yu smiled mysteriously. Then an idea for making money popped into his head. “Sister, how about this you give me a little tip, and I’ll go investigate for you. How about it?”
“Get lost!” Tian Fang knew her younger brother was unreliable. “If I want to know about my son, I’ll just ask him myself. Why would I need you?”
At that moment, she saw her son walk out of his room. His clothes were neatly arranged, his hair combed perfectly, his expression serious and composed.
“Mom, I’m going out.”
Seeing his unusually formal appearance, Tian Fang hesitated before asking, “Where are you going?”
“Got something to do.”
Without waiting any longer, Fu Xiao left.
Tian Yu shrugged. “So, did you find out anything? Forget it, I’m actually not that free to help you investigate anyway, I’ve got things to do…”
“Alright, alright.” Tian Fang’s curiosity was piqued. She took out ten yuan and handed it to him. “Here. Go find out which girl it is. I’ll prepare for a possible engagement visit.”
“Don’t worry, leave it to me! I’ll definitely find out everything!”
Tian Yu stuffed the money into his pocket and left.
He followed at a distance so he wouldn’t be noticed. He wanted to see if it was that same girl from last time.
Unexpectedly, the usually steady nephew walked all the way to the movie theater.
Oh? Not bad he even knew to invite the girl to watch a movie.
……
Shen Wei took a nap in the afternoon. Before falling asleep, she felt like she had forgotten something.
But she just couldn’t remember what it was.
“Forget it. If I can’t remember it, it must not be important,” Shen Wei comforted herself like this, then fell asleep.
When she woke up again, it was raining outside. She stretched lazily good thing she didn’t have anything important today.
Huh?
Today seemed to be the weekend. Fu Xiao had asked her to watch a movie.
Shen Wei put on her shoes. Since it was raining, Fu Xiao probably wouldn’t still be waiting at the entrance of the cinema, right?
Normal people wouldn’t stand in the rain waiting for someone.
But then she thought of the boy’s happy expression when she had agreed earlier, and she felt a bit reluctant.
Forget it she should still go take a look.
Seeing that she was going out in the rain, Shuanghua handed her a larger umbrella. “Here! Use mine.”
“Thanks, Aunt Hua.”
……
“Let’s go,” Tian Yu wiped the rain off his face and tried to persuade Fu Xiao. “Stop waiting. It’s raining so hard how could that little girl come?”
“You think everyone is like your Uncle Tian, handsome, punctual, and most importantly, valuing family bonds? Listen to me, let’s find somewhere to take shelter from the rain first.”
But Fu Xiao still stood there, motionless.
“Achoo!” Tian Yu sneezed loudly. “I’m telling you, if you keep being stubborn and get me sick, my sister will definitely scold you! Before you were born, she spoiled me the most.”
No matter what he said, Fu Xiao just stood in the rain, eyes fixed on the distance.
In his past life, Shen Wei had loved that jerk Lu Cheng. Was it really impossible for anything to change even after being reborn?
No matter what he did, Shen Wei would never have him in her eyes, and so she would never take their agreement seriously either.
“This kid!” Tian Yu finally gave up. “Fine, you stay here and wait. I’ll go buy an umbrella!”
He turned and ran off.
Fu Xiao stood in the rain, thinking of how in his previous life he had seen on the news Shen Wei’s final desperate leap from a high place. A trace of pain appeared in his eyes.
He shouldn’t feel resentment.
Girls in this world already had it hard. Shen Wei had to get up early every day to run her food stall. She was so busy forgetting their appointment was understandable.
If anything, he should blame himself for being too busy and never helping her, only thinking about something as superficial as watching a movie.
He should go apologize to Shen Wei.
Just as Fu Xiao was about to leave, he saw Shen Wei running toward him with an umbrella.
The girl wore a pink floral shirt, her pant legs rolled up high, revealing a pair of fair and slender calves.
She must have come in a hurry, because her hair wasn’t tied up like usual, instead falling loosely with a slightly messy beauty.
“I’m sorry,”
“I’m sorry,”
They spoke at the same time. Shen Wei stepped forward and raised her umbrella higher, covering Fu Xiao, who was already soaked.
Hearing his apology made her feel even more guilty. “Sorry, I forgot the time.”
“It’s my fault too. I didn’t consider the weather,” he said.
“You’re not the weather forecast,” Shen Wei found him a little cute. “So what now… you should go home first, or you’ll catch a cold.”
“I’m fine,” Fu Xiao quickly said. “We sometimes train in the rain. I have good physical conditioning. I’ll walk you home first.”
“Alright.” This time Shen Wei didn’t refuse.
Tian Yu ran around and finally bought an umbrella at a supply store. But when he returned to the cinema entrance, his tall nephew was gone.