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Chapter 23: Testing Him Out
Lu Yunshang handed the brewed tea to Tang Tang. “Don’t talk nonsense. Quickly take it to Mr. Fu.”
“Don’t you believe me?” Tang Tang insisted. “Then let’s test Mr. Fu together.”
Lu Yunshang patted Tang Tang’s back. “You little rascal, don’t cause trouble.”
Tang Tang stuck out her tongue, made a face, and ran off with the tea.
“Mr. Fu, please have some tea,” Tang Tang placed the teacup on the coffee table in front of Fu Changqing.
“This was brewed by Yunshang herself.”
“Thank you,” Fu Changqing picked up the tea and took a sip.
“Is it good?” Tang Tang pressed.
Fu Changqing was a little puzzled. “It’s good.”
Tang Tang smiled contentedly. “Actually, Yunshang not only makes good tea, but her cooking is even better. Mr. Fu, do you have any plans for tonight? Would you like to stay for dinner and try Yunshang’s cooking?”
“Sure,” Fu Changqing readily agreed.
Lu Yunshang, who had followed them, heard the conversation between Tang Tang and Fu Changqing and had a look of black lines on her face.
She smiled awkwardly. “There’s nothing at home to cook with.”
“Then let’s go downstairs to buy some groceries now. I saw a supermarket near your house when we came back. It’s still early… Mr. Fu, shall we go to the supermarket together to buy groceries?”
Tang Tang went to get Lu Yunshang’s bag. “I want to eat your cooking too. The hospital food is really awful.”
Lu Yunshang pinched Tang Tang again. “I can’t do anything with you.”
The three of them went out together.
Along the way, Tang Tang chattered incessantly, Fu Changqing listened attentively, responding occasionally, while Lu Yunshang felt extremely awkward.
At the supermarket, Lu Yunshang saw the wide array of goods, and her shopping desires were ignited.
She started sweeping through the aisles.
From the household goods section to the kitchenware section, and finally to the food section.
When it came time to check out, she discovered that the cart was piled high, and she frowned.
“How are we going to carry all this back?” she muttered softly.
“Just use this cart to take it back,” Fu Changqing said.
“The supermarket carts aren’t for taking away,” Lu Yunshang thought, Does this guy never go to a supermarket?
Of course, a wealthy heir wouldn’t need to shop for groceries.
Fu Changqing didn’t seem to mind. While they were in line, he went to a corner and made a phone call.
In a short while, a person who looked like a manager rushed over, bowing and handing Fu Changqing his business card.
They were given a VIP checkout lane and the cart was given to them.
Tang Tang was stunned. “It’s so good to be rich.”
Lu Yunshang felt a little embarrassed. “I’ll find time to return the cart later. It takes up space at home.”
Fu Changqing thought it over. “After we unload the things at home, I’ll have Huzi return it.”
“Okay,” Lu Yunshang thought, Then I’ll cook for everyone.
At the entrance of Mudan Garden, Liu Jingting appeared out of nowhere, greeting the three of them.
“Tang Tang, I’m sorry. I had something to do today and didn’t go with Yunshang to pick you up. I’ll treat you to dinner tonight, Mr. Fu too… Wow, why did you buy so much stuff? There are vegetables and meat.”
Tang Tang tossed the cart to Liu Jingting. “Yunshang is cooking tonight. Do you want to eat? You have to work for it. You push it.”
“No problem. I’ll help Yunshang. When we were at Master’s house, Yunshang cooked and I helped. Yunshang’s cooking is especially delicious. I haven’t eaten Yunshang’s cooking since we came to Huacheng.”
“You’re so eager! Then eat a lot tonight,” Tang Tang said with a smile.
She pretended to casually glance back at the two behind her, thinking, These two are such wooden blocks. They’re both introverted. No wonder their love hasn’t sparked. No, I have to help them.
Back home, Tang Tang and Liu Jingting competed to unload the goods. She assigned tasks to Liu Jingting, “Take the kitchen utensils and food to the kitchen. Tonight’s dinner is up to you and Yunshang. I’ll tidy up the other things.”
“Okay,” Liu Jingting diligently acted as a porter, running back and forth to the kitchen.
Lu Yunshang returned to the bedroom, changed into a casual tracksuit, and came out. The high and mighty flower transformed into a sweet, neighborly girl.
Fu Changqing’s gaze lingered on her. Tang Tang nonchalantly walked to Fu Changqing’s side. “Whoever marries our Yunshang is truly blessed in their past life.”
Fu Changqing smiled without speaking. “Do you need any help?”
Tang Tang waved her hand. “Mr. Fu, please sit and rest. You paid for all this, so you don’t need to work. Just wait for the food to be ready.”
Fu Changqing sat down while glancing towards the kitchen. Tang Tang followed his gaze. Liu Jingting was helping Lu Yunshang put on an apron. After she put hers on, she turned around to help Liu Jingting put his on as well.
These two aprons were a free gift from the supermarket—a matching couple set.
Tang Tang keenly captured the fleeting flicker in Fu Changqing’s eyes.
Thinking, It’s time to add fuel to the fire, she pretended to tidy things up while muttering to herself, “Jingting is really good to Yunshang. When they were young, he always said he would marry her.”
Fu Changqing’s brows furrowed.
Tang Tang deliberately raised her voice, “Jingting hasn’t had a girlfriend for so many years, and he came to Huacheng to start a business with Yunshang. He must be waiting for Yunshang. When the time is right, they’ll probably get married.”
“Mr. Fu, don’t you think Jingting and Yunshang are a good match?”
The final move, a proposition for the boss.
Fu Changqing didn’t reply. Tang Tang noticed him clenching his fist. She knew she was right; this wooden block needed a jolt.
“But… never mind,” Tang Tang deliberately left Fu Changqing hanging.
Fu Changqing took the bait. “But what?”
“Mr. Fu wants to hear? Then I’ll tell you, Yunshang seems to have someone else she likes. I don’t know who it is.”
Fu Changqing’s clenched fist loosened, and the corners of his mouth slightly turned upward. “Is that so? Then what kind of man do you think she likes?”
Tang Tang thought, The time has come. “I don’t know what kind of man she likes, but I think she likes Mr. Fu quite a bit.”
After saying that, Tang Tang immediately stood up. “Mr. Fu, please sit. I’ll go see if the kitchen needs any help.”
She had to stop there; if she said any more, Fu Changqing might become suspicious.
Tang Tang ran into the kitchen. “Jingting, go out and chat with Mr. Fu. I’ll help Yunshang.”
Liu Jingting was carefully washing some chives. “You go keep Mr. Fu company. You just got out of the hospital. I can help Yunshang. I like helping Yunshang cook.”
Tang Tang slapped Liu Jingting on the back. “Don’t say that in front of Mr. Fu. Go out quickly.”
Liu Jingting was bewildered. Tang Tang took off his apron, put it on herself, and efficiently started washing vegetables.
Lu Yunshang was frying ribs. Seeing Tang Tang so serious, she smiled. “Senior brother, go keep Mr. Fu company. You’re a man, so it’s more appropriate for you to talk to him. You can also chat about the bidding competition and get some confidential information.”
Liu Jingting’s eyes lit up. “That makes sense. This is a rare opportunity. Then I’ll go.”
Tang Tang pouted. “Hurry up, you’re so wordy.”
Watching the two goofballs bicker, Lu Yunshang couldn’t help but laugh. “You were like this when you were little. Every time you meet, you like to bicker.”
An hour later, Lu Yunshang’s dining table was filled with various home-cooked dishes.
Fu Changqing looked at Lu Yunshang, his eyes full of surprise.
He had never eaten such heartwarming home-cooked food. He had been sent abroad for schooling and training since he was young, mostly eating cold meals. After returning to China, his meals were delivered by hotels.
Seeing Fu Changqing eating so heartily, Lu Yunshang was a little surprised. She had been worried that he wouldn’t appreciate such simple food.
Tang Tang and Liu Jingting were in high spirits and had excellent appetites.
All the dishes were devoured.
After dinner, Tang Tang insisted on cleaning the dishes, refusing to let Lu Yunshang touch them, saying that she would do all the cleaning and heavy housework from now on as rent.
Seeing that it was getting late, Liu Jingting volunteered to leave, allowing the two ladies to rest early.
As Fu Changqing was about to leave, his phone rang.
He frowned upon seeing the caller ID.
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