Actually, a small group of people in the Xu family knew about Xu Yuanfei’s relationship with Jing Hanchuan. But if this matter was revealed, not only would their young lady be reprimanded, but they would also be punished.

The atmosphere in the living room instantly cooled down.

Almost everyone was staring at Fu Chen, terrified by his words.

A certain culprit held his teacup, took a sip of hot tea, and moved the corners of his mouth slightly.

At this moment, Xu Yuanfei felt as if she was being roasted over a fire. Her throat moved, and it was dry and tight. She stared at Fu Chen. She really wanted to knock him out with a brick.

Unexpectedly, he suddenly said, “Master Xu, your tea leaves are good.”

“You can taste it? You probably drink a lot of tea usually. Someone gave me this before, and I only got a small box. I couldn’t bear to drink it. This tea is really good and especially fragrant. Look at the tea leaves…”

Xu Zhengfeng loved tea. When Fu Chen brought it up, he seemed to have endless things to say.

Just as Xu Yuanfei swallowed her heart, she heard Fu Chen say, “My friend who took care of Miss Xu… also likes to drink tea.”

Even riding a roller coaster wasn’t this exciting.

Xu Yuanfei’s hands twisted the hem of her sweater uneasily, as if fate was strangling her throat.

“Is that so? Yuanfei…” Xu Zhengfeng turned to look at his daughter. “What’s wrong with your face? It’s so pale. Are you alright?”

“I’m fine.” Xu Yuanfei smiled bitterly and casually took a sip of the hot tea, trying to hide her panic.

“Please tell her thanks for taking care of Yuanfei when you went out. I’ll call her over for a meal another day.” Xu Zhengfeng smiled.

Xu Yuanfei subconsciously exclaimed.

“Huh? What’s wrong with calling her over for a meal?

“You’re both girls. What are you afraid of? Do you think I’ll eat her?

“There aren’t many girls who like to drink tea nowadays. This child has good taste.”

Girl? Fu Chen almost choked on his tea and held back his laughter. Is Master Xu treating Jing Hanchuan as a girl?

Because Fu Chen had said that the two of them had stayed in the same room, Xu Zhengfeng thought that it would definitely be two girls. His daughter had made a new friend, so it wasn’t a big deal to invite her over for a meal.

“She…” Xu Yuanfei’s smile stiffened. “She might be a little busy.”

“It’s almost the new year. I understand. Wait until she’s free.” Master Xu raised his hand casually and didn’t take this matter to heart.

Xu Yuanfei felt as if she had been pardoned. Her back was completely cold. Even though she was holding hot tea in her hand, it couldn’t warm her cold palm.

At this moment, she knew very well that Fu Chen wouldn’t expose her relationship with Jing Hanchuan. But this kind of indirect method of poking the matter was also terrifying.

This person is a devil.

How did Jing Hanchuan make such a friend?

“Master Xu, I almost forgot. This is an invitation card. If you have time, please come and have a drink.” Fu Chen handed the invitation card over.

Xu Zhengfeng reached out to take it and even said that the invitation card was beautifully designed.

Xu Yuanfei originally thought that she could finally relax, but she didn’t expect Xu Zhengfeng to suddenly say, “Will that brat from the Jing family go too?”

Fu Chen nodded. “I have a good relationship with him.”

According to usual practice, the Xu family avoided places where the Jing family would go. Unexpectedly, Master Xu said lightly, “I haven’t seen that brat in a while. I heard that he’s idling around at home all day. I want to see what he’s like now.

“He’s almost thirty. Instead of going out to work, he’s raising fish at home?”

“If he’s just sitting and eating at home all day, even a mountain of wealth will disappear.

“How many generations can the Jing family’s money support?”

…

Xu Zhengfeng’s impression of Jing Hanchuan still remained at when he was a child. What good could come from a little bastard who had smashed his daughter’s head? He naturally hated him no matter how he looked at him.

Xu Yuanfei bit her lip and wanted to say something, but Fu Chen signaled her with his gaze.

“Master Xu, actually, Hanchuan isn’t idle. He has a lot of investments and earns a lot of money. Raising fish is just a personal hobby. It’s also a positive one. It’s better to cultivate your body and mind than to have some bad habits.”

Even if Fu Chen wanted to mess with Jing Hanchuan, he wouldn’t kick him at this time.

Xu Zhengfeng wasn’t a fool. Fu Chen was on good terms with Jing Hanchuan. But if he echoed him and slandered his good friend behind his back, when Xu Zhengfeng thought about it later, he probably wouldn’t think much of Fu Chen.

He would only think that he was someone who liked to gossip behind people’s backs.

Fu Chen knew better than anyone when to do something.

“You’re good friends with him, so you naturally speak up for him.” Xu Zhengfeng chuckled.

“Actually, when I returned to China to start my own business, I also had some bumps. Hanchuan even helped me once. After that, I prepared to give him the company shares, but he didn’t want them. He only said that the investment was a gift for me to start my business.”

“Really?” Xu Zhengfeng raised his eyebrows. “That can only mean that he still has some redeeming qualities.”

“I know that there’s a dispute between you and Hanchuan, so you’re a little prejudiced against him. Actually, only by putting aside your inherent thoughts can you then see the problem more definitively. What do you think?”

If someone else had said this, Xu Zhengfeng would probably only snort.

Or kick them out.

This person was Fu Chen. They were of the same seniority as him, so even if he didn’t use honorifics or gave him his opinion, it wouldn’t seem out of place.

Xu Zhengfeng smiled. “It’s not a loss for Jing Hanchuan to have you as a friend.”

Fu Chen smiled and brought the topic back to tea again. There were some things that should be stopped when the point was made. If he kept helping Jing Hanchuan ‘clear his name’, Xu Zhengfeng would feel uncomfortable listening to it.

Some things were suitable for the spring breeze and rain to moisten things silently.

At this moment, Xu Yuanfei could only sigh. Third Master Fu is really a sly old fox. He’s too slick. I can’t find any mistakes.

About half an hour later, Mrs. Xu returned. She insisted that Fu Chen stay for dinner, so he could only politely agree.

Soon, Xu Yao returned from work. Fu Chen was knowledgeable and could chat with anyone. He actually talked about the latest esports game with Xu Yao.

Mrs. Xu was cooking in the kitchen while Xu Yuanfei was in charge of helping.

“Yuanfei.”

“Huh?”

“I think Fu Chen is very good. That girl from the Song family has good taste. Look, outstanding men are very popular. You have to hurry.”

Xu Yuanfei smiled bitterly and sighed inwardly at Fu Chen’s deep thoughts.

Actually, her father was a person with very high standards, so not many people could receive his appreciation.

But he had easily received his father’s praise. As long as he wanted to, he could probably easily please others. No wonder Song Fengwan couldn’t handle him. She couldn’t win against this kind of old schemer.

Fu Chen had dinner at the Xu residence and only left at eight in the evening.

“Come and play when you have time.” Xu Zhengfeng felt comfortable chatting with him. It was as if he had found a good friend despite the age difference, and he even invited him warmly to come back again.

“Definitely.”

Seeing Fu Chen’s car leave and the lights disappear into the night, Xu Yuanfei finally felt completely at ease. She heaved a long sigh of relief, and her tense nerves relaxed slightly.

***

As soon as Fu Chen got into the car, his phone vibrated. It was Jing Hanchuan.

“Hello.”

“You’ve left?”

“Your future mother-in-law’s cooking is very good, especially her braised fish.”

Jing Hanchuan was standing by the window of his study. The cold wind outside was blowing dead branches, and his expression was even gloomier than the biting wind.

“Fu Chen.”

“Huh?”

“Do you know what it means that no snowflake is innocent during an avalanche?”

Jing Hanchuan’s words were indirect, but Fu Chen understood what he meant. He was an insider. Even if he had a good relationship with the Xu family at this moment, if Master Xu found out that he had concealed it, he wouldn’t have a good impression of him.

But he didn’t take it to heart and chuckled lightly. “So what?

“Even if Master Xu hates me, I don’t mind.

“He’s not my father-in-law.”

Shi Fang was driving and observed Fu Chen through the rearview mirror. These two masters are probably starting to attack each other again. They really don’t stop for a moment.

Jing Hanchuan gritted his teeth. “Fu Chen, you’re ruthless.”

Not long after hanging up, he received a message from Xu Yuanfei.

She wasn’t someone who liked to talk behind people’s backs, so she didn’t mention anything about Fu Chen scaring her. [Third Master is a good person. He was speaking up for you the whole time. My dad seems to have been swayed by his words.]

Jing Hanchuan raised an eyebrow.

Around ten o’clock at night, he received an email from Fu Chen.

He frowned and opened it.

It actually detailed all the preferences of the Xu family, including Master Xu’s love for tea, Xu Yao’s love for playing video games, Mrs. Xu’s love for playing mahjong, and so on…

Soon after, he received Fu Chen’s message.

[I’ve told you everything I can remember. The information is all here. When you and Miss Xu finally get together, get your children to call me godfather.]

Jing Hanchuan smiled. Godfather? He’s quite blunt.