12 – Fu Siyan, I’m not a little girl. I won’t believe you just because you say nice things.
Fu Siyan slightly lowered his handsome eyelids, his voice low: “Mm, I remember.”
“Don’t worry, I won’t run away.”
These words were spoken ambiguously, causing Sheng Xingyang on the other end of the phone to feel an inexplicable flutter in her heart. What was going on? She should have been angry that he had taken the baby away without permission, right?
How could she feel her heart flutter just because he said a few casual words?
This wasn’t normal. Sheng Xingyang steadied her breathing, pressing her hand against her chest, and said, “Um… how much is the walker?”
“I’ll transfer the money to you later.”
She had been wanting to buy one anyway. Since he was going to get it…
“It’s fine, consider it a gift from me to Wan Yu. It doesn’t cost much.” Fu Siyan glanced at the little one nestled in his arms, biting on a pacifier, his eyes filled with adoration. “Sister… can we talk?”
“Talk about what?” Sheng Xingyang relaxed, looking out at the scenery beyond the corridor as she asked.
“Seriously, would you be willing to give us a real try?”
Sheng Xingyang was taken aback for a moment, gently pursing her lips. Honestly, when she first agreed to the blind date, she hadn’t planned on staying with the person she met for a long, lasting life.
Because she couldn’t guarantee how this blind date would treat her.
But Fu Siyan had surprised her somewhat.
He was very handsome, dashing, and young.
He even knew how to make Wan Yu happy.
So far, he hadn’t shown any bad habits or mistreated her or posed any threat. It was just… she still wanted to hold back a little.
“Fu Siyan.”
Fu Siyan listened: “Hmm?”
“Why would you want to give us a try?” Sheng Xingyang felt she didn’t have any qualities that would attract someone like him, a young and charming guy?
Fu Siyan curled his lips into a smile, his voice incredibly pleasing: “I have feelings for you.”
Sheng Xingyang’s heart trembled, and she paused: “Don’t talk nonsense.”
They had only just met.
How could feelings develop so quickly?
Sheng Xingyang wasn’t a naive young girl who could be easily fooled: “Fu Siyan, I’m not a little girl. I won’t believe you just because you say sweet words.”
“I can only promise you that I’ll get along with you… but I can’t help holding back a little.” Sheng Xingyang gently pinched the flesh of her fingernail, speaking earnestly and sincerely.
“To be honest, besides having this baby whose biological father is unknown, I also have a comatose brother to take care of. I don’t want to burden you. You’re still young.”
“But I won’t be overly sentimental either… Since you’re willing to marry me, during our marriage, I’ll be a good wife, and later, if I can adjust to your presence… we don’t have to sleep in separate rooms.”
Fu Siyan listened attentively. Indeed, a mature woman like her couldn’t be won over with just a few sweet words. But from what she said, he wasn’t without a chance.
She was still willing to get along with him properly.
“Okay, I understand your thoughts. So, we’ll get along well after marriage? No backing out?” Fu Siyan’s voice was magnetic and somewhat alluring.
Sheng Xingyang felt her ears grow slightly warm, but she still held onto her final resolve: “There’s nothing to back out from.”
To be honest, she really thought he was still young.
He definitely wouldn’t stick around for long.
Fu Siyan held the phone: “Mm, as long as you don’t abandon me, I absolutely won’t run away.”
“I… need to get back to work now.” Sheng Xingyang didn’t want to chat idly anymore. “Please take good care of Xiao Yu’er for me.”
“Alright, focus on your work and don’t overexert yourself.” After Fu Siyan finished speaking, he didn’t hang up the phone himself but waited for Sheng Xingyang to end the call before putting down his phone.
He then lowered his head to look at Sheng Wanyu, who was blinking her big eyes at him.
The man’s beautiful peach blossom eyes narrowed slightly, and the corners of his lips lifted gently. “Sweetheart, did you hear that? Your mommy said she’s willing to give me a chance?”
“Watch how Daddy wins Mommy over, okay?”
Sheng Wanyu was still young and didn’t quite understand such matters. All she knew was that Fu Siyan was smiling at her.
So she giggled happily.
Fu Siyan played with Xiao Wanyu for a while before carrying her to pick out a car seat. The sales assistant at the baby store had never seen such a handsome and young man holding a child before.
Instinctively, she thought the child might be his younger sister or something?
After all, the man looked like he had just graduated from college—it seemed unlikely he would be married so early.
Moreover, the clothes he wore were all high-end international brands, clearly indicating he was wealthy.
So the sales assistants couldn’t help but gather and gossip: “That man is really handsome, isn’t he? He looks like a celebrity.”
“Not just handsome—he’s definitely rich. The sneakers he’s wearing are limited edition. I saw them online; they were auctioned off for five hundred thousand.”
“That much? Just for a pair of shoes?”
“Of course. His jacket costs fifty thousand, his pants around thirty or forty thousand, and his watch is even more valuable—it’s the famous Rolex Submariner, worth millions.”
“That rich? Could he have gotten married and had a child so young?”
“Not necessarily. Maybe it’s his sister.”
“If it’s his sister, that’s great. I’ll go strike up a conversation.” One of the prettier sales assistants, her eyes sparkling with greed, began swaying her hips as she walked toward Fu Siyan.
When she reached him, she immediately started probing enthusiastically: “Sir, the little one in your arms is so adorable. She looks over a year old, right?”
“Is she your sister?”
The woman was clearly fishing for information, but Fu Siyan, who might look young but had already navigated the business world for years, easily saw through her intentions.
He turned around, his gaze cold. “This is my daughter.”
“Ah? Your daughter? You look so young.” The sales assistant, flustered by his stare, awkwardly forced a smile.
This man already had a daughter at such a young age?
It was unbelievable.
“Bring me the most expensive car seat and walker in your store.” Fu Siyan didn’t want to waste words with her and spoke coldly.
The sales assistant, now intimidated by his demeanor, quickly put on a smile and went to fetch the car seat and walker.
The man looked so gentle and approachable—she thought he’d be easygoing.
But he turned out to be so stern?
Once the sales assistant had found the car seat and walker, Fu Siyan had Xu Kun pay and pack them up. He carried Sheng Wanyu and went out to explore other places.
Back at the television station.
As the workday neared its end, Sheng Xingyang and Dai Yutong were called by Director Chen to attend a group dinner. Yao Yi’s wealthy boyfriend had invited their entire program team for a meal.
Sheng Xingyang had no desire to attend such gatherings because they inevitably involved drinking.
She couldn’t drink alcohol.
Otherwise, she wouldn’t be able to breastfeed at night, and even a little alcohol made her tipsy.
She truly disliked these workplace dinners.
But Director Chen made it clear, both directly and indirectly, that since the invitation was a gesture of goodwill, everyone had to attend. Those who didn’t show up wouldn’t be invited to future gatherings.
Sheng Xingyang didn’t want to create tension, so she had no choice but to brace herself and attend.
Before heading to the restaurant, Sheng Xingyang first went to the pantry to send Fu Siyan a text, asking him to help look after Xiao Yu’er again.
She would be back late from the dinner gathering.
Fu Siyan had no problem taking care of the child, but he was a bit concerned about her returning late: “Sister, around what time will you be back from the gathering?”
Sheng Xingyang: “Not sure, probably around 9 o’clock.”
Fu Siyan: “Alright, I’ll wait for you.”