5 – As expected, only Sheng Xingyang can make him… feel.
During the meal, Fu Siyan didn’t say much, obediently accompanying her as they ate.
After finishing, he took the initiative to help her wash the dishes.
But for a young master like him, washing dishes? It was practically creating more trouble for Sheng Xingyang.
He almost broke those bowls and chopsticks.
Sheng Xingyang felt too embarrassed to scold him, so she could only try her best to snatch them back and wash them herself.
Finally done, Fu Siyan said, “Sister, how about buying a dishwasher?”
“I don’t have much extra money.” She wanted one too. Back when Aunt Mei was home, she was the one who handled the dishes.
She had also thought about buying a dishwasher for Aunt Mei.
But dishwashers are quite expensive. She needs to save money for baby formula, diapers, and such for the baby.
So she couldn’t bring herself to buy one.
“Let’s buy one when we have more money next time.”
Fu Siyan curled his lips: “I’ll buy it.”
“No need.” Sheng Xingyang refused without a second thought.
“Why? We’re married, aren’t we? No matter what purpose we got married for, don’t you hope someone will help you manage this household?” Fu Siyan lowered his gaze and said seriously.
These words… sounded quite ordinary.
But they hit Sheng Xingyang’s soft spot perfectly.
Her eyes flickered slightly, her hands gently pinching the hem of her clothes. Deep down, she truly… had hoped to meet a good person, someone to accompany her through the future, who would love her and love the baby.
But given her current family situation, she knew she would never encounter that.
“Better not…” Sheng Xingyang pulled back from her reverie and firmly refused.
Fu Siyan fell silent, not arguing with her.
Anyway, if he wanted to buy her a dishwasher, no one could stop him.
“Let’s not argue about this.” Fu Siyan said, “That aunt of yours hasn’t come yet, right?”
“I’ll help you take care of the baby these few days. You can go to work with peace of mind.”
Sheng Xingyang raised an eyebrow, looking at him somewhat distrustfully. “You really want to help me take care of the baby?”
Fu Siyan smiled, his charming peach-blossom eyes softening with tenderness. “What? Afraid I’ll run off with the baby?”
“My dessert shop opens tomorrow. There are cameras installed in the store. I’ll link the surveillance feed to your phone. Then… you can check on how I’m taking care of the baby anytime. If there’s even the slightest problem, you can call the police and have me arrested right away.” Fu Siyan declared confidently.
Sheng Xingyang pursed her lips and pondered. She had indeed been worrying about childcare these past couple of days.
Aunt Mei wouldn’t be back for a few more days.
She had to go to work and couldn’t bring the baby along. She had originally been looking for a housekeeping aunt.
“Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of the baby.” Fu Siyan continued.
Sheng Xingyang was still uneasy. “Can you really manage it well?”
Fu Siyan: “The basics shouldn’t be a problem. If I don’t understand something, you can teach me?”
“Sister, since you chose to marry me through the arranged marriage, how about trying to trust me once?”
His gentle words made Sheng Xingyang’s breath catch. She stared at him motionlessly.
She was somewhat swayed.
“Since you’re not saying anything, I’ll take that as a yes?” Fu Siyan’s lips curved into a handsome smile. “And you saw earlier, right? I was holding Xiao Wanyu the whole time, and she didn’t cry or fuss. She was even especially clingy to me, wasn’t she?”
“That means she likes me, her new dad.”
New dad—
He said it so smoothly.
Sheng Xingyang, on the other hand, felt embarrassed. After hesitating for a moment, she finally nodded. “Alright then. If you encounter anything you don’t understand, call me promptly, okay?”
Fu Siyan breathed a sigh of relief, his lips curving gently as he gazed intently at Sheng Xingyang’s face.
The intensity of his gaze made Sheng Xingyang feel a bit embarrassed.
She quickly lowered her head and said, “Your… luggage?”
“Oh, my friend will bring it over soon,” Fu Siyan replied. Just as he finished speaking, Chen Kun really arrived carrying a suitcase.
Knock, knock, knock—three taps on the door.
Fu Siyan hurried to open it. When the door swung open, Chen Kun instinctively wanted to call him “Young Master.”
Fu Siyan shot him a warning look.
Chen Kun immediately closed his half-open mouth, took a breath, and said, “I brought your luggage.”
“Thanks, you can go now.” Fu Siyan took the suitcase and tried to dismiss Chen Kun.
Not daring to linger, Chen Kun turned to leave.
Sheng Xingyang said, “Aren’t you going to invite your friend in for some tea?”
“No need. He’s too noisy, and I’m afraid he’ll wake the baby,” Fu Siyan said gently.
Chen Kun’s expression at the door changed dramatically.
What the hell?
What did he just hear?
Baby??
This girl has a baby??
And Young Master is marrying her? Becoming an instant dad??
He thought she didn’t have any children?
“What are you looking at? Still not leaving?” Fu Siyan glared at Chen Kun, who snapped back to reality, afraid of being scolded by his Young Master Fu.
He quickly bowed and scurried away.
Fu Siyan closed the door and said, “Sister, I’ll go unpack my luggage first.”
Sheng Xingyang didn’t interfere. “Mm, I’ll go to the study to review the drafts.”
After speaking, they exchanged a knowing glance before parting ways to attend to their own tasks.
Sheng Xingyang’s profession required her to review the next day’s news drafts every night to avoid mistakes. As she entered the study and sat down to review the drafts, Fu Siyan’s excessively handsome face and the scene of him helping her wash vegetables earlier popped into her mind at an inopportune moment.
Sheng Xingyang, a girl who rarely felt stirred by emotions, felt a faint ripple in her heart.
She pinched the pen on the table with her fingers.
After spacing out for a few seconds, she realized she was actually having thoughts about this little puppy dog. She quickly patted her cheeks and said, “Sheng Xingyang, what are you thinking? You have a baby with an unknown father, and you still expect a young guy like him to like you?”
“Stop thinking about it. Besides, he was arranged by Lin Meisu. Who knows what her intentions are? You absolutely must not fall for it.”
After snapping herself out of it, Sheng Xingyang finally calmed down and began reviewing the news drafts.
Meanwhile, in the guest room, Fu Siyan finished unpacking his luggage.
He glanced at the clean and tidy guest bedroom, then turned and lay directly on the soft bed. Rolling onto his side, he reached for the pillow beside him and hugged it tightly.
The pillow was new.
It had never been used, but it carried the faint, pleasant scent of the lily-scented laundry detergent she liked to use.
For a man like Fu Siyan, who was accustomed to strong perfumes, this lily fragrance—which he had yearned for and thought about for years—was a first. The corners of his lips unconsciously lifted into a happy smile.
His fingers instinctively tightened around the pillow.
He held it for several minutes before getting up to take a shower.
By the time he finished, twenty minutes had passed.
He casually slipped on a pair of loose athletic shorts and walked out of the bedroom bare-chested, his well-built upper body on full display. Glancing at the closed study door, he first went to her bedroom to check if the little pink bundle, Sheng Wanyu, had woken up.
Gently pushing the door open, he saw the pink bundle of a well-behaved baby still fast asleep.
Although Fu Siyan knew she was someone else’s child, his love extended to her as well—after all, the little milk bun’s mother was Sheng Xingyang. Besides, he seemed to have some indescribable… closeness with this little one.
So he felt no distance from her and adored her immensely.
He walked softly to the baby’s cradle, lowered his gaze to look tenderly at her sleeping profile, his eyes filled with endless affection. Bending down, he whispered, “Baby, how about I become your daddy?”
“You’d really like me, wouldn’t you? Don’t worry, I’ll spoil you and your mommy.”
The little milk bun was fast asleep and didn’t hear Fu Siyan’s words, but it didn’t matter—she did indeed like him.
Fu Siyan stood by the cradle for a while before quietly leaving the bedroom. He first went to the kitchen to pour a cup of warm water, then took it and knocked on the study door.
Inside the study, Sheng Xingyang was bent over checking a news draft. Hearing the knock, she assumed Fu Siyan needed something.
Without looking up, her eyes still on the draft, she said, “Come in.”
Fu Siyan pushed the door open and entered, holding the cup of water. As the door swung open, he saw Sheng Xingyang curled up in the chair at the desk, head bowed as she examined the draft.
The soft yellow glow of the desk lamp cast a gentle light on her face, adding a touch of hazy beauty to her features.
At the sight, Fu Siyan’s heartbeat involuntarily quickened.
He walked slowly to Sheng Xingyang’s side and offered her the cup. “Sister, you’ve been working hard. Have some water?”
“Hmm?” Sheng Xingyang looked up at him but didn’t take the cup. Instead, her eyes widened in surprise at his bare upper body.
It seemed he had just taken a shower?
Water droplets still clung to his skin, glistening on his well-defined abdominal muscles.
Sheng Xingyang had rarely seen a man’s body before. Her pretty face flushed bright red, as if on fire. In her flustered haste to stand up, she accidentally bumped into the cup in his hand.
The warm water inside spilled out, landing squarely on her chest.
She was wearing a white dress with thin fabric.
The water stain soaked through the dress almost instantly, clearly outlining the black bra underneath. The shape was alluring, and Fu Siyan, catching sight of it, froze in place.
Seeing him staring, Sheng Xingyang blushed furiously. She quickly covered her chest, biting her lip as she said, “Don’t look!”
Fu Siyan nodded, hurriedly averting his gaze and turning away. “Sorry.”
“It’s fine, just be more careful next time.” Sheng Xingyang didn’t blame him—after all, it was an accident.
Covering her chest, her face still flushed, she hurried back to her bedroom to change.
Fu Siyan remained in the study, the image of her chest lingering in his mind. So beautiful… The man lowered his gaze, his breath suddenly quickening and growing erratic.
Indeed, only Sheng Xingyang could make him… feel this way.