Chapter 104: Now That’s Impressive!

Chapter 104: Now That's Impressive!

As usual, Fu Yining cheerfully sent Yu Zong off to work.

Before leaving, seeing Yu Zhili hesitating to speak, she kindly asked if there was anything he needed to tell me.

“Ningning.”

“Yes?”

“We might have some guests today.”

“Okay.”

Fu Yining nodded.

And it wasn't just a possibility; it was a certainty!

Last night, on a whim, she decided to try out curly hair. So she had invited Wu Yuan over to help with it.

But from Yu Zhili’s tone, it sounded like there would be more guests?

Fu Yining was curious. “Is it someone I know?”

“Yes.”

“Then it’s fine.”

As long as they weren’t strangers, she’d be fine. She wouldn’t know how to interact with strangers.

Seeing her confidence, Yu Zhili realized his worries were unfounded.

“Ningning, I’m leaving now. I’ll leave the household matters to you.”

Fu Yining confidently replied, “No problem at all!”

“So I’m off?”

“Yes, see you in the afternoon!”

“See you in the afternoon!”

After sending Yu Zhili off, she turned around and found Yu Mingze still standing there.

“What are you still doing here?”

“Mom, where else should I be?”

Yu Mingze felt rather innocent.

But it was his own fault for coming over to take a look and trying to be noticeable in front of his parents.

Fu Yining checked her phone and noticed the time. “It’s already 8 o’clock, don’t you need to go to the company?”

“Mom, I’m on leave today!”

“……?”

“Besides, does anyone really work every single day?”

"Yes, your father."

Yu Mingze was rendered speechless by her words and hurriedly explained, "My father is an exception; he's a god-like figure. Anyway, I'm not going to the company today. Mom, do you have any places you want to visit? I can take you."

"There's no need."

Fu Yining was afraid that he might take her to the Zheng family to present her to Fang Fei.

"You're not going to the office? Great, I could use some help with errands. If you're bored, why don't you help me?"

"Leave it to me! I'm on it!"

Yu Mingze was more than happy to help her with tasks.

He felt that if he didn't stay active, he might lose his place in the family.

Fu Yining happily saw him off and clapped her hands as she turned back inside.

"Hu Ma, get some tea and snacks ready; we’ll have guests arriving shortly."

"Yes, madam."

As Hu Ma left, Wang Yue hurried over to Fu Yining.

"Ma'am, a visitor has arrived."

"Already? That's fine, show her in."

"Yes."

Fu Yining touched her face and sat down in the living room to wait.

Soon, Hu Ma brought the tea, and the guest who had called earlier arrived.

The unexpected visitor said nothing. After Wang Yue pointed him toward the living room, he headed that way.

Hearing the footsteps outside, Fu Yining looked up, just about to say, "You're here, please make yourself at home," but when she saw the person entering the living room, she choked back the words.

"You..."

A name suddenly popped into her mind. "Chen Yanqing?"

The man stared at her for a long time, making her feel uneasy, when he suddenly sneered, "Now you recognize me?"

"What kind of question is that!"

Even if she didn't know him, Fu Yining had the original body's memories of him, right?

"Why are you back? Weren't you, um, doing research?"

Chen Yanqing casually sat down opposite her, lifted one leg, and raised his chin. "I'm on annual leave."

Okay, everyone else seems to be taking time off, but why doesn’t Yu ZhiLi get any vacation?

"Where is he? Is Yu ZhiLi at the office?"

"Yes."

Chen Yanqing picked up the cup in front of him and brought it to his mouth, only to put it back down after a sip, clearly showing his disdain.

"Hmm, why is it so sweet?"

Fu Yining smiled.

"Because it wasn't meant for you in the first place!"

She noticed how today, Chen Yanqing looked so refined and well-dressed, completely different from her memory, especially with those glasses.

"Are you nearsighted?"

"No, just non-prescription lenses."

Chen Yanqing took off his black-framed glasses and held them, explaining, "My mentor said wearing glasses would make me look more like a researcher."

Fu Yining couldn’t agree more.

With glasses on, he looked like a scholarly professor; without them, he seemed ready to throw punches at any moment. The main reason had to be his sharp features.

Chen Yanqing put his glasses back on and then asked Fu Yining a sudden question.

"Do you remember a promise you made to me?"

Fu Yining touched her chin and thought for a moment before saying, "Are you talking about the time I promised to keep quiet about you wetting your pants in kindergarten?"

Chen Yanqing's cheeks turned red.

"What are you talking about? It was just water! I slipped into a puddle!"

Fu Yining looked at him with suspicion.

"Really? I don't believe you!"

Chen Yanqing took a deep breath. "Believe what you want, but that was ages ago—why bring it up now?"

Fu Yining raised an eyebrow.

"Weren't you the one who brought it up?"

"I didn't ask you to talk about that!"

"So what do you want me to talk about?"

Chen Yanqing was momentarily speechless.

But since he had already confirmed her identity, there was no need to dredge up more awkward memories.

"Forget it, let's not talk about that for now. Is your daughter-in-law at home? Call her over and let me see."

Fu Yining frowned. "Why should I show my daughter-in-law to you?"

Chen Yanqing let out two sarcastic laughs, his tone extremely arrogant. "I watched your son grow up; I'm like his second father. Why can't I meet his wife?"

"No."

"You go!"

"No!"

"You go!"

Seeing the two people in the living room appear to be arguing, Hu Ma waiting by the door became anxious.

Mr. Chen wasn't like this before! He's usually so polite; why is he being so rude today?

She couldn't let the young mistress be bullied in her own home!

Hu Ma was ready to charge in. As soon as the young mistress gave the order, she'd charge in to chase away the troublemaker!

"Hu Ma!"

"Yes, young mistress! I'm here to help!"

Hu Ma strode into the living room, only to find that the atmosphere wasn't as tense as she had imagined.

She saw her mistress glance at Mr. Chen and then say to her, "Hu Ma, please go and call the young mistress. Tell her someone's here to see her."

"Yes, young mistress."

Hu Ma was confused but did as she was asked.

The living room was left with only Fu Yining and Chen Yanqing.

Fu Yining told him, "I've called her over, so watch what you say!"

Chen Yanqing, with a smug grin, said, "What do you take me for? What could I possibly say?"

Fu Yining found his smug smile just as annoying as always.

Who would believe this scientific genius used to be a lazy playboy?

Now she finally understood—the guest Yu Zhili mentioned was him!