Chapter 3: Zhi Zhi is the little princess of the Fu family

Chapter 3: Zhi Zhi Is the Little Princess of the Fu Family

Staying at the hospital long-term wasn't the best solution.

Previously, after Fu Jingyi was sent abroad by his father, he only then learned that his father had been attacked and hospitalized.

Leaving his father alone in the country with no one to care for him weighed heavily on Fu Jingyi. At the same time, he became even more determined to ensure his unconscious father could rest easy.

After arranging for his father to be sent home, Fu Jingyi headed out alone with little dumpling.

Perhaps due to poor sleep in the morning, little dumpling was drowsy when Fu Jingyi carried her into the car.

Though clearly exhausted, she forced herself to stay awake, whispering to reassure her brother.

"Brother, are you taking Zhi Zhi to buy candy?"

This was her first time in human form, and Zhi Zhi had never even seen the outside world.

Now, nestled in the car, she still curled up in her brother's arms, so adorable you just wanted to kiss her.

Fu Jingyi held her and answered in a low voice,

"Zhi Zhi, want to go home with brother?"

The previously sleepy little dumpling instantly widened her eyes. "What about Papa?" she asked.

Even when going home, she didn’t forget her father.

Fu Jingyi smiled and gently stroked her head. "Father will come back with us. From now on, Zhi Zhi will live with us, okay?"

"When Father wakes up and sees how adorable Zhi Zhi is, he’ll surely love her very much."

The Fu family had been without a mistress for many years.

Fu Jingyi had occasionally brought it up, only to be dismissed by Fu Cheng under the pretext of doing homework.

If Zhi Zhi really was Father’s biological daughter...

Fu Jingyi's face softened with a tender smile. "Zhi Zhi is the little princess of the Fu family."

After being exhausted all night and morning, Zhi Zhi had already fallen asleep in her brother’s arms.

She didn't hear a word he murmured.

The Fu estate was located in the outskirts of the capital, spanning hundreds of acres—proof of the Fu family’s standing in this land of exorbitant real estate.

The cars passed through the gates along the road, and after another few minutes, a European castle appeared.

Seeing the familiar sight of home, Fu Jingyi finally let some of the tension ease in his heart.

Glancing up at the rearview mirror, he noticed the driver kept glancing at him and asked softly, "What is it?"

Throughout the journey, the driver had looked at him at least five times.

Not wanting to wake the little one in his arms, Fu Jingyi had remained silent.

Now that they were home, he finally spoke up—just as Zhi Zhi began to stir.

The driver, his face twisted with hesitation, finally said what was on his mind the entire trip.

"Master Fu, the Second and Third Young Masters have returned to the country."

Fu Jingyi’s eyes narrowed sharply, his arms tightening reflexively.

The discomfort woke Zhi Zhi from her drowsy state, and as she opened her eyes, the sight of the castle outside the window made her eyes go wide with wonder.

"Brother," she said softly.

Her soft, sweet voice brought Fu Jingyi back to the present. He quickly loosened his grip, only to see the little dumpling tugging at his collar and excitedly pointing out the window.

"It’s so pretty, brother!"

Kids can't resist beautiful things.

Especially Zhi Zhi, who had just taken human form and was seeing anything beyond the hospital for the first time.

The towering castle looked grand and majestic.

Wriggling out of her brother’s embrace, she pressed her entire face against the window, her eyes shining with excitement.

When she was still with her mother, her mother would tell her that Papa had lots of pretty and fun things around him.

Zhi Zhi had thought her mother was just trying to make her leave, but it turned out everything she said was true.

Her big eyes grew even wider.

Turning back to her brother, she asked, "Is this our home, brother?"

Fu Jingyi was still angry about his troublesome brothers’ unexpected return.

Hearing the little dumpling’s question, he pulled her back into his arms, a soft smile touching his lips.

"Yes. From now on, Zhi Zhi will live here with Papa and your brothers."

As he spoke, the car came to a stop at the entrance.

Fu Jingyi looked up to see two young boys standing at the door.

Pressing his lips together, he instantly took on the authoritative air of the eldest son.

Zhi Zhi was too amazed by how beautiful her new home was.

As her brother carried her out of the car, before she could say anything, she heard someone shout.

"Big Brother, it’s been just three days, and you already have a kid?"

"Fu Siyuan, are you stupid? This child looks at least three years old. Big Brother is only 18—how could he possibly have a kid that old?"

Faced with his brothers’ confusion, Fu Jingyi stood before them holding the little one.

"Who said you could come back?"

The two boys, who had just been loudly discussing the little dumpling, shut up immediately.

Fu Cheng adopted three children when he was younger.

They were the eldest, Fu Jingyi, the second, Fu Yuchen, and the youngest, Fu Siyuan.

At the time, adopting the three children drew heavy public criticism for Fu Cheng.

Fortunately, Fu Cheng was capable. After quashing the rumors, he publicly announced that all three children would be heirs to the Fu family.

However, compared to the eldest Fu Jingyi's steadiness, the second and third sons were still young, and whether they were fit to inherit the Fu empire was questionable.

Fu Cheng had apparently anticipated someone would come after him.

Before the incident, he sent all three children abroad.

Before Fu Jingyi secretly returned to the country, he explicitly ordered the butler to keep an eye on his two younger brothers.

Yet, within half a day of his return, the other two had slipped back too.

Faced with his elder brother's questioning, the youngest, Fu Siyuan, retorted.

"The old man's in trouble—if we don't come back, who will?"

Fu Jingyi pressed his lips together. "Fu Siyuan came rushing back like a fool, but what about you, Yu Chen?"

Fu Yuchen was three years older than his younger brother, and Fu Jingyi hadn’t expected him to tag along with their kid brother’s dumb stunt.

Back home was a minefield now.

One misstep could drown them in the swamp, never to climb out again.

When Fu Cheng adopted the three of them, he’d surely seen this coming.

As the eldest, Fu Jingyi should be leading the charge.

But these two younger brothers refused to listen, just making things harder for him.

Fu Yuchen, scolded by his elder brother, didn’t take offense.

He reached out and poked the little dumpling in his brother’s arms, grinning. "Big bro, where’d you find this brat? No manners—can’t even say hello."

Zhi Zhi clung to her brother’s embrace, her eyes locked on the mansion.

When someone poked her bottom, she immediately turned around, cupping her backside, her chubby cheeks puffing up in a fierce expression.

"You’re the mean one! Boys can’t touch girls’ bottoms!"

Seeing the little dumpling bristle, unlike Fu Jingyi’s gentle soothing, Fu Siyuan cackled.

He even ganged up with Fu Yuchen, reaching out to poke the little dumpling again.

"Girl? Kid, how old are you? Say 'big brother' and I’ll give you sweets."

Fu Siyuan was hamming up the bully act perfectly.

Just as the little dumpling was about to lose her temper, Fu Yuchen quickly played peacemaker.

"Uh-oh, someone’s getting steamed. How about big brother apologizes? I shouldn’t have been rude—sorry."

Hearing the apology, Zhi Zhi gave no response.

She turned her back, showing nothing but her pouty profile for the brothers to see.

Seeing the little dumpling upset, Fu Jingyi frowned, glared at his brothers, then swept her inside.

"Zhi Zhi, do you want to see Dad? Let big brother take you to him, okay?"