Hong Kong was a city that never slept. When the lights were first lit, the entire city was already filled with neon lights. Stars were connected together, illuminating the entire Hong Kong as if it was daytime.

In the dining room, the melodious sound of the violin sounded leisurely. The waiter appeared politely and at the right time in front of every customer.

Shi Jin looked at Qiu Xingmi and knew that she must have had a different experience after appearing in such a place from the Southern Courtyard. Hence, Shi Jin did not say a word and just sat quietly with Qiu Xingmi.

A moment later, the waiter led Fu Zhaoxiang and Fu Xiuyuan over.

When Qiu Xingmi saw her husband and son walk over, she immediately stood up and waved at them.

The excitement in her expression was obvious. Speaking of which, she had never eaten with Fu Xiuyuan before.

Fu Xiuyuan sat down beside Shi Jin. He had the most common expression on his face, and there was a hint of alienation in his indifference.

Shi Jin understood him the best. From his expression, she knew that he was not looking forward to this dinner.

Qiu Xingmi could not help but look disappointed, but she immediately smiled again. “Son, what do you like to eat?”

She handed over the menu. Fu Xiuyuan took a look before taking it. He did not order his own, but instead asked Shi Jin what she wanted to eat before starting to order.

Fu Zhaoxiang patted Qiu Xingmi’s hand under the table.

Qiu Xingmei returned his smile. She naturally did not blame her son for his attitude. Over the years, she had let down her children the most. It was normal for Fu Xiuyuan to have such an attitude.

When the dishes were served, Qiu Xingmi warmly called Fu Xiuyuan and Shi Jin to eat.

Fu Xiuyuan had not said much. If not for Shi Jin and Qiu Xingmei maintaining this scene, the atmosphere would have been really awkward.

After dinner, Qiu Xingmi wanted to say something to Fu Xiuyuan, but she couldn’t find a good opportunity.

When the four of them separated, Qiu Xingmi couldn’t help looking at her son after getting into the car.

“Dad, Mom, be careful on the way.” Shi Jin waved gently.

Qiu Xingmi finally retracted her gaze.

Fu Zhaoxiang could not bear to see her sad and consoled her, “We’ve never raised him ourselves after so many years. He has always been like that. Don’t take it to heart.”

“I’m not sad about his attitude towards me. I’m just sad that it’s because of me that he became like this. If I hadn’t gotten sick back then and raised my son personally, would he have been a little happier?”

“There’s no if. Doesn’t he have his own benefits?” Fu Zhaoxiang said. “He has his own life and character now. Don’t think about nonsense.”

Qiu Xingmi nodded.

***

Shi Jin watched as Fu Zhaoxiang and Qiu Xingmi’s car left. She turned back to look at Fu Xiuyuan. There was no emotion in his eyes, but his deep eyes were lowered, not looking in the direction his parents had left in.

“Dad and Mom are fine now. Don’t worry.”

“I’m not worried,” Fu Xiuyuan said calmly. He held her hand and got into the car with her.

Shi Jin tilted his head and looked at him seriously. “I know. From the moment you found out that they were sick and had no choice but to not take care of you, you never blamed them. You’re just not used to interacting with them now. It’s okay. There are still many chances in the future. There’s a lot of time. Just take it slow.”

Fu Xiuyuan’s eyes were filled with emotions. He looked into Shi Jin’s eyes and nodded.

She was right. He was just not used to it.

What she noticed was his true emotions.

***

When Fu Zhaoxiang and Qiu Xingmi returned to the Southern Courtyard, Assistant Zhang was also waiting at the door.

She held the steering wheel excitedly and waited for Fu Zhaoxiang to return.

Since Fu Zhaoxiang had hinted that she could come, she knew that she had to seize this rare opportunity.

In fact, there were quite a few people in the company who wanted to climb up to Fu Zhaoxiang and Fu Xiuyuan. However, Fu Xiuyuan was a flower in the mountains, and very few people dared to really test him.

Fu Zhaoxiang was different. He was gentle and refined, giving off a very approachable feeling. Furthermore, his matter with Qiu Xingmi also gave people the illusion that he indeed lacked women.

Many women liked them, but they did not dare to act.

Assistant Zhang had always been a woman of action and would not give up this opportunity.

On the way, Fu Zhaoxiang’s phone rang. He picked up the phone and clicked on the speakerphone mode.

Over the phone, Assistant Zhang’s voice sounded a little delicate, which did not match her age. “Mr. Fu, you haven’t returned to the Southern Courtyard yet?”

“Do you need something from me?”

“Mr. Fu, you promised me that I would come to the Southern Courtyard to look for you tonight.” Assistant Zhang’s voice was still sweet. However, it did not match her age, and it sounded a little ear-piercing.

“I’ll be back soon.” Fu Zhaoxiang had almost forgotten about this. He thought for a moment before returning to his senses.

“Then I’ll wait for you at the door.”

Fu Zhaoxiang frowned. “Sure.”

After he hung up, Qiu Xingmi asked, “Who is that?”

“A woman who is pursuing me,” Fu Zhaoxiang said with a sigh.

Qiu Xingmi punched him. “What do you mean? She pursued you and you still let her come to the Southern Courtyard?”

“I rejected her. She didn’t listen,” Fu Zhaoxiang said.

Qiu Xingmi frowned. “And then?”

“Then don’t you want to watch the show?”

As he spoke, the Southern Courtyard came in sight.

Fu Zhaoxiang held Qiu Xingmi’s hand and got out of the car.

Assistant Zhang had already gotten out of the car and was standing at the door of the Southern Courtyard. She was wearing high heels, tight clothes, and exquisite makeup.

When she saw Fu Zhaoxiang, her eyes immediately lit up, but immediately, she saw Fu Zhaoxiang holding Qiu Xingmi’s hand. The aura between the two of them was airtight. It was difficult to describe with words, but at a glance, it was a feeling that outsiders could not enter.

Assistant Zhang did not understand. Why had Fu Zhaoxiang not rejected her when she said that she wanted to come to the Southern Courtyard? She was also a little nervous.

Fu Zhaoxiang brought Qiu Xingmi to her.

Assistant Zhang quickly said, “Mr. Fu, Mrs. Fu.”

“It’s been hard on you to come over so late,” Fu Zhaoxiang said calmly. “Assistant Zhang, you mean you can help with anything when you come to the Southern Courtyard?”

Assistant Zhang still cared about her reputation. Although she had many tricks up her sleeve, she was not a shameless person. In front of Qiu Xingmi, she naturally did not dare to act cute and flirt.

“That’s right, Mr. Fu. I’m your employee, so I naturally have to share your burden.”

She still had hope that Fu Zhaoxiang could understand her deeper meaning.

“In that case, because we don’t have enough people in the Southern Courtyard, we currently lack someone to clear the weeds. If Assistant Zhang doesn’t mind, can you help us get rid of them?” Fu Zhaoxiang’s tone was still gentle and refined, but when he spoke, he only cared about whether Qiu Xingmi was happy or not, not even looking at Assistant Zhang.