Chu Lian and Wang Xiangxiang were inside the room, chatting eagerly, when they heard a knock at the door, "knock, knock."
"What’s the matter?" Chu Lian asked.
The Little Maid at the door answered, "Young master, young madame, a house servant at the door reports that there’s a gentleman named Li Fugui seeking an audience."
Hearing this, Wang Xiangxiang exclaimed in surprise, "Li Fugui is back?"
Chu Lian felt a twinge of jealousy. Li Fugui was back—did she need to be that excited?
"Bring him to the side courtyard."
"Yes, young master." The Little Maid agreed and went downstairs.
After the Little Maid left, Chu Lian asked, "Will you go?"
"Of course, I will—it’s been over two months since we last met," Wang Xiangxiang replied without hesitation.
Chu Lian: "..." He knew it would be .
They tidied up their appearance in the room and changed their clothes before they held hands and went to the front hall. Read full story at NovelHub(.)net
A moment later, a servant led Li Fugui into the front hall, where upon entering, he clasped his hands in greeting, "Brother Chu, Miss Wang, it’s been a long time."
"Brother Li, it’s indeed been quite some time," Chu Lian greeted back with clasped hands.
Wang Xiangxiang smiled at Li Fugui, and all three of them sat down; the Little Maid served tea.
As soon as they sat down, Li Fugui began, "Brother Chu, Miss Wang, congratulations. I never thought that shortly after I left, the two of you would get married."
"Hehe, thank you, but you should no longer call her Miss Wang," Chu Lian said with a smile.
Li Fugui felt somewhat embarrassed, "Ah, indeed, my apologies, Madam Chu."
Wang Xiangxiang felt awkward hearing the two of them address each other so formally—they were already so familiar with each other, such formality was unnecessary.
Therefore, she spoke, "Husband, the two of you are speaking too formally. We’re all so familiar with each other, just using first names is fine."
Wang Xiangxiang then turned to Li Fugui and said, "Li Fugui, you might not know, but during these past two months that you were away, the Yang Family has taken me in as their daughter. If we go by what Xiaotian says, I’m now Yang Xia’s older sister; you should follow Xiaotian’s lead and call us older sister and brother-in-law."
Li Fugui was very surprised to hear this news but was happy for Miss Wang.
"Right, Li Fugui, have you heard any news about Xiaotian during the months you’ve been away?" Wang Xiangxiang asked with concern.
The question dimmed Li Fugui’s spirits, and he shook his head, "Not a single piece of news; it’s as if he’s vanished off the face of the earth."
"Li Fugui, don’t be too anxious. I’ve only recently come to know of this matter, and I will help you look for him," Chu Lian immediately said, trying to offer some reassurance.
Li Fugui nodded and then said, "Yesterday, I went to see Li Fuyou."
"You went to see him?" Wang Xiangxiang was surprised.
"Yes, I wanted to ask about Xiaotian’s whereabouts." Li Fugui had run out of options—there had been no news of Xiaotian for so long, and it was all caused by Li Fuyou. He thought perhaps only Li Fuyou would know.
"And what did he say?"
Li Fugui spoke somberly, "He said that Xiaotian has already gotten married."
Upon hearing this, Wang Xiangxiang’s brows furrowed. Such news was too cruel for Li Fugui—how could it be possible?
"Li Fugui, he must be lying to you. He’s gone mad now, and he’s trying to provoke you with such words. You mustn’t fall for his tricks," Wang Xiangxiang said urgently.
"Li Fugui, Dongfeng Restaurant is about to go out of business soon. I will spread the word in various places, and once Xiaotian hears about it, she will definitely come back to look for you," Chu Lian said, seeing Li Fugui’s downcast look and trying to comfort him.