Chapter 30: You Two Aren’t Suitable

After hearing Shimu, Bai Tao’s words, Lu Yunshang’s face flushed red.

Fu Changqing looked at her pretty little face and couldn’t help but smile.

Bai Tao looked at Fu Changqing, then at Lu Yunshang, understanding everything. She coughed deliberately and stood up.

“I’ll prepare lunch. It’s been a long time since the house has been this lively. Let’s have hot pot today. The villagers nearby brought me some good mutton this morning, home-raised. You’re in for a treat.”

Lu Yunshang quickly stood up. “Shimu, let me help you.”

“No need,” Bai Tao waved her hand. “Just take care of Mr. Fu. There’s a young man in the kitchen.”

Fu Changqing smiled knowingly. “Huzi’s cooking is good. Teacher Bai, just tell him what to do.”

After Shimu, Bai Tao went into the kitchen, Lu Yunshang turned to Fu Changqing. “Mr. Fu, what did you want to ask Shimu?”

“I want to ask Teacher Bai to be a judge at the bidding competition and help me test the perfume.”

“Yes, you should ask my Shimu. The perfumes she chooses are definitely the best.”

“Then why did you ask my Shimu? Was that perfume you showed her for our company’s bidding competition?”

Lu Yunshang nodded slightly.

Both fell silent, the atmosphere becoming awkward.

Bai Tao peeked out from the kitchen, shaking her head repeatedly. “Two wooden blocks. No wonder they don’t even understand what love is.”

Huzi, who was cutting potatoes, stopped after hearing Bai Tao’s words. “Teacher Bai, Mr. Fu has never been in love, and Miss Lu probably hasn’t either. Her marriage to Fu Shao was an arranged marriage, and she wasn’t happy, so she got divorced.”

“Who did she marry? Fu Shao? What’s the relationship between Fu Shao and Mr. Fu?”

“Fu Shao is Mr. Fu’s cousin,” Huzi said.

Bai Tao frowned. “No wonder. There’s a stumbling block in the way. It seems they’re destined to be together but not meant to be. It’s a pity. It’s better not to break that barrier, lest they get hurt.”

Huzi looked at Bai Tao, bewildered.

Bai Tao glanced at him. “You’ve never been in love either, have you? Hurry up and cut the vegetables. I’ve told you, but you don’t understand. When you’re in love, you’ll know what I mean.”

After enjoying the mutton hot pot, the snow stopped. Lu Yunshang thought the road back to the city might be congested, so she said goodbye to Bai Tao, and Fu Changqing also got up to leave.

Before leaving, Bai Tao pulled Lu Yunshang back and whispered in her ear, “You and Mr. Fu aren’t suitable. You’re both cold. You need someone lively to complement you. Besides, you were married to his cousin. His family won’t accept it.”

Lu Yunshang froze. “Shimu, you know all about it?”

“That’s not the point. The point is, Shimu hopes you’ll find someone who truly loves and cares for you. Don’t find someone as wooden as your master, or you’ll end up like me.”

Lu Yunshang held Bai Tao’s hand. “Shimu, actually, Master really loves you. He’s just not good at expressing it.”

Bai Tao pushed Lu Yunshang’s hand away. “Okay, okay. Why are we talking about me? Go back quickly. Next time, bring a lively young man with you.”

Lu Yunshang laughed helplessly. “Then I’ll go. Shimu, take care.”

As she came out of the house, Fu Changqing walked over. “The roads are slippery. Give your car keys to Huzi. He’ll drive you. You ride in my car.”

A warm current surged through her heart. Lu Yunshang obediently took out her keys and handed them to Huzi. “Thank you, Huzi.”

“You’re welcome, Miss Lu.”

Fu Changqing opened the passenger door of his Maybach. Lu Yunshang froze and quickly got in.

Fu Changqing then fastened her seatbelt.

His face was so close; she could smell his scent.

Her cheeks flushed, and she covered her face, feeling embarrassed.

Fu Changqing fastened the seatbelt and carefully closed the door, going around to the driver’s seat.

As Fu Changqing started the car, Lu Yunshang rolled down the window and waved goodbye to Bai Tao at the door.

As they drove, snow started falling again.

A thick layer of snow had already accumulated on the ground, requiring extra caution while driving.

Lu Yunshang felt warm inside. Fu Changqing had anticipated this and asked Huzi to drive.

Due to traffic congestion, the journey, which usually took two hours, took five hours. By the time they reached the city, it was dark. Lu Yunshang checked the time and realized it was almost time for work, so she called Liu Jingting.

“Senior brother, I just got back to the city. Send me the restaurant address. I’ll go directly.”

After hanging up, Lu Yunshang felt it might be inappropriate, so she asked Fu Changqing, “Mr. Fu, do you have any plans for tonight? If not, join us for dinner.”

“Okay,” Fu Changqing readily agreed.

Lu Yunshang quickly sent a message to Liu Jingting: Add two more seats; Mr. Fu and his assistant Huzi will join us.

Liu Jingting quickly replied: I’ll change to a better restaurant. Wait a moment, I’ll send you the address after I’ve booked it.

Lu Yunshang waited for two minutes, and Liu Jingting replied with the restaurant address, also telling her that he had informed Tang Tang, who said she would take the subway because of the traffic.

Lu Yunshang gave the address to Fu Changqing, and they drove to the restaurant.

When they arrived at the private room, everyone was already there. “Why are you all so punctual?”

Liu Jingting chuckled. “Because we took the subway, afraid of traffic. Mr. Fu, please sit. And Huzi.”

Tiantian and Xiao Ke stood cautiously to the side, not daring to move. Lu Yunshang quickly told them to sit down.

Tang Tang opened a thermos and poured a bowl of soup. “Yunshang, drink this chicken soup. I simmered it for three hours.”

Lu Yunshang took the soup. “Tang Tang, you’re so good to me. How can I repay you?”

“How? Do you want to repay me with your body?” Tang Tang glanced at Fu Changqing and whispered to Lu Yunshang, “Don’t. I’m afraid Mr. Fu will beat me.”

Lu Yunshang pinched Tang Tang’s waist. “Behave yourself.”

Tang Tang laughed. “Seriously, I’ll start working tomorrow, but I only work at night, so I’ll simmer chicken soup at home during the day. Remember to heat it up before drinking it.”

“You’ll start working. You need to rest during the day. Don’t simmer soup. It’s too tiring.”

“It’s okay. I usually sleep in the morning and have nothing to do at home in the afternoon. I’ll simmer soup and clean. Don’t feel bad. I’m staying at your house for free. I’d feel bad if I didn’t do some chores.”

Lu Yunshang complied. “Okay, do whatever makes you comfortable.”

“Ladies, don’t just chat. What would you like to eat or drink?” Liu Jingting handed over the menu.

Lu Yunshang took the menu and handed it to Fu Changqing. “Mr. Fu, what would you like?”

Fu Changqing smiled gently. “Whatever you like, I like.”

Tiantian grabbed Xiao Ke. “So sweet! Does Mr. Fu like Sister Yunshang?”

Hearing this, Tang Tang immediately leaned over. “Yes.”

Tiantian leaned closer to Tang Tang. “Mr. Fu is so handsome, like a star. He’s a good match for Sister Yunshang.”

Xiao Ke looked disgusted. “You can’t just look at appearances. You have to look at character. Handsome men aren’t reliable, you know?”

Tiantian glared at Xiao Ke. “Are ugly men reliable?”

Xiao Ke was speechless.

“Changqing,” Shen Yue appeared at the entrance of the private room, wearing a red coat.

Lu Yunshang turned and saw Lina standing beside Shen Yue.

“Sister Lina,” Tiantian called out.

Lina rolled her eyes at Tiantian and looked at Lu Yunshang with resentment.

Shen Yue patted Lina on the shoulder. “Let me introduce you all. This is Miss Lina, our newly hired perfumer.”