It wasn't because Fu Cheng was an adopted son of the Fus and wasn't related by blood to them. Su Manman was never someone who would discriminate against outsiders because of blood relations. What she looked down on … was Fu Cheng.
"Now that the company's stock market is unstable and we've lost the government bidding project, when do you plan to end your vacation and come back to work?" Fu Qingquan asked casually, his tone relaxed.
"When I left, I told Lu Jinnan everything. Logically speaking, the company should be able to operate normally without me around. But after Lu Jinnan was chased out of the conference room, the company's higher-ups were replaced, and the company is in turmoil. I'm not surprised we didn't get the bid!"
Fu Qingquan met Fu Huai 'an's deep eyes and clenched his teeth.
Fu Huai 'an was pushing the blame to Fu Qingquan.
Initially, Fu Huai 'an had already made the arrangements. It was Fu Qingquan who insisted on pushing Lu Jinnan away and then promoted Lu Qingmei, impatiently replacing several important positions with Lu Qingmei's family members. This was why the Kaide Corporation was in a foul state and everyone was panicking. It was a joke if the Kaide Corporation wanted to get a bid for a project like this.
"Grandfather, do you mean you want Brother Huai 'an to stop his vacation and go back to clean up the mess?"
Didn't he know how to pretend to be innocent?
Su Manman looked at Fu Qingquan with a puzzled expression, her pretty eyes clean and bright.
"Manman!"
Su Manman's mother glared at Su Manman.
Su Manman shrank back and picked up her teacup to take a sip, pretending she hadn't said anything.
Fu Qingquan gripped the sofa's armrest. He still needed Fu Huai 'an, so he didn't want to fall out with him. Fu Qingquan glanced at his watch. "There's still some time before dinner. Huai' an, come with me to the study."
Secretary Song stepped forward to help Fu Qingquan up.
"If you're not used to crowds, go out for a walk with Fu Manman …" Fu Huai 'an reminded Lin Nuan.
Seeing Lin Nuan nod, Fu Huai 'an calmly got up and followed Fu Qingquan to the study on the second floor.
Su Manman held a teacup and leaned closer to Lin Nuan, pretending to drink tea as she lowered her voice and said to Lin Nuan, "I feel that Grand-Uncle must be feeling embarrassed and is preparing to drink your husband behind everyone's back. He wants your husband to go back and save the Kaide Corporation. Do you believe me?"
Lin Nuan also picked up her teacup and took a sip of tea with the lid covering her lips. She said, "I don't know much about Old Master Fu, so who knows? But no matter what, Huai 'an knows what he's doing …"
Su Manman nodded.
Lin Nuan put down the teacup and asked, 'Why don't I see Tuan Tuan?'
"I said Tuan Tuan is sleeping upstairs. It's been half a day. He should be awake by now!"
Su Manman glanced at her phone and pulled Lin Nuan up. She said that she wanted to go up and see Tuan Tuan before pulling Lin Nuan away.
"When I saw Lin Nuan in person today, I realized that this young lady is even prettier than on TV. It's just that she's a little thinner!" Su Manman's grandmother said as she looked at Lin Nuan and Su Manman's back view. Her heart ached for Lin Nuan.
Old Madam Fu didn't say anything. Old Madam Fu didn't like Lin Nuan at all, but Fu Huai 'an liked her very much. Old Madam Fu couldn't do anything about it.
"Old Madam …" Housekeeper Ye walked up to Old Madam Fu and bent over to whisper in her ear, "Miss Chu knows that it's Eldest Young Miss's birthday today, so she came. But it's all her family today, and Young Master has brought Young Mistress back with him. Should we invite Miss Chu back?"
Old Madam Fu frowned, a little unhappy that Housekeeper Ye invited Chu Xun back.
"Where is Miss Chu?" Old Madam Fu asked.
"The security guard said that she's at the door …"
"Housekeeper Ye, why are you getting more muddle-headed as you get older? The guest is already at the door, and you're asking her to go back. Moreover, that lass Chu Xun saved my life! Hurry up and invite her in! "Old Madam Fu adjusted her shawl.
Even though Housekeeper Ye felt that it wasn't appropriate, he still nodded after some hesitation. He walked out of the living room and instructed the security guard to let Chu Xun in.
"I originally thought that I was fated with Chu Xun and that she could be my granddaughter-in-law …"
"Sister-in-law!" Su Manman's grandmother hurriedly said, "Don't say such things! Huai 'an is already married now. What would happen if Huai' an's daughter-in-law heard this? "
Old Madam Fu nodded. "I'm just saying it in front of you. Chu Xun's background, looks, and ability are all good. I just feel that it's a pity!"
"It doesn't matter if she's good or not, you're not someone who's spending your days with that lass from the Chu family. What's there to pity? The person who's spending his days with Huai 'an, of course, has to be someone Huai' an likes! Don't tell me that Huai 'an's daughter-in-law is for you to marry? To stare at you face to face every day? "Fu Qinghe said straightforwardly.
Old Madam Fu was rendered speechless.
This straightforward eldest cousin brother made Old Madam Fu's heart ache …
Fu Qinghe often made Fu Qingquan fume when he wasn't even aware of it himself. In the past, Old Madam Fu felt happy when she heard it, but when it came to her, she wasn't so happy anymore.
This was probably the reason why Fu Qinghe hadn't been able to find a wife despite being a widow. He was simply too straightforward.
…
Su Manman used Tuan Tuan as a good excuse to drag Lin Nuan out of the living room …
Not counting Fu Cheng's two children, Su Manman, Fu Huai 'an, and Lin Nuan were the only people of Su Manman's generation today.
On one hand, it was because the children were all grown up and had their own matters to attend to. It was impossible for them to get together like the elderly.
On the other hand, Fu Qingquan hadn't stepped foot into the Fu family mansion all these years. Although Fu Huai 'an was doing well now, everyone in the family knew that Fu Qingquan had an illegitimate son outside and was planning to hand the Kaide Corporation over to that illegitimate son.
If they had the time to attend a gathering they didn't know to please Fu Huai 'an, they might as well spend their time socializing with clients, discussing business deals, or flirting with girls at the bar.
Su Manman led Lin Nuan to Tuan Tuan's room as she complained lazily, "I don't know if it's because I'm getting older, but I keep feeling that the gatherings of the elderly are getting more and more boring. Yet, my grandmother especially likes to bring me along. I think I should take on more jobs when I have time and stop resting at home!"
"Your grandmother wants to bring you along wherever she goes. That's because she loves you …"
In the past, the Lin family's grandmother also liked to bring Lin Nuan along wherever she went. Although she was strict, she never hid the love and affection she had for Lin Nuan in her eyes.
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