Chapter 21 : Mr. is Drunk

Mu Qianqian returned to her room, put on her headphones, and listened to the recording of her class.

Her eyesight wasn’t clear, so she recorded the teacher’s lecture on her phone, planning to listen to the parts she didn’t understand multiple times in the evening.

Although university is said to be a time to relax, Mu Qianqian didn’t want to slack off. She wanted to work hard to earn a scholarship and relieve the financial pressure on her Mr.

After she retreated to her room, Fu Sichan made a call to the overseas medical team.

“Change the flavor of the nutrient solution. Make it taste better.”

“But Mr. Fu, our supplements have always been this flavor for years. It has never changed.”

Fu Sichan, with his ample resources, responded, “Double the R&D bonus.”

Immediately, the tone on the other end of the line changed, “Understood, Mr. Fu. What flavor would you like? We’ll start the development right away!”

That day, Mu Qianqian was about to drink the nutrient solution as usual. But after just one sip, she was surprised and widened her eyes.

So sweet, it’s strawberry-flavored.

Mu Qianqian licked her lips, still savoring the taste. “Why did it suddenly change flavor? Could it be spoiled?”

She called Mr. to ask about the nutrient solution.

Fu Sichan was signing documents, his phone on the desk in speaker mode.

“It’s not spoiled. Just drink it without worry.”

“The nutrient solution is now strawberry-flavored. It tastes really good.”

Assistant Wang stared in disbelief as his boss lied. “It’s probably a mistake in the purchase.”

“Mr. can we always get this flavor in the future? I like it.”

“Sure.”

After hanging up, Fu Sichan handed the documents to Assistant Wang, who was standing there in a daze.

Fu Sichan raised an eyebrow, “Wang Yong?”

“Oh, Mr. Fu, sorry, I was just distracted.”

Wang Yong took the documents and went out on errands.

As he left the president’s office, Wang Yong wondered to himself. Mr. Fu had increased the R&D bonus tenfold just to make the nutrient solution taste better. He personally supervised the payment process, so there was definitely no mistake.

Why does it turn into a simple “wrong flavor” over the phone?

If a simple mistake could lead to a special nutrient solution, there would be no need to spend so much on R&D funds.

Mr. Fu’s actions are becoming more and more baffling.

Fu Sichan was focused on handling company matters when his secretary brought him a cup of coffee.

As he drank the coffee, he suddenly remembered the look on Mu Qianqian’s face when she drank the nutrient solution.

Could it really have been that bad?

Thinking about how her eyes must have lit up when she tasted the strawberry-flavored nutrient solution, looking like a contented kitten, made a smile unconsciously curl at the corners of Fu Sichan’s mouth.

The secretary was staring in shock.

“Mr. Fu, is there… something making you happy?”

Fu Sichan’s expression turned cold again as he returned to his usual aloof demeanor, “Focus on your own tasks and don’t ask questions that aren’t your concern.”

He wasn’t deliberately pampering Mu Qianqian it was just that, as his nominal wife, he couldn’t be too cold-hearted.

Besides, if Mu Qianqian threw away the nutrient solution because it tasted bad, and her eyes didn’t improve, his grandmother would definitely blame him.

He didn’t have the time to monitor whether Mu Qianqian was drinking her supplements on time 24/7.

For some reason, Fu Sichan also recalled her comment about how the CEOs on TV don’t have to work and spend their days idly.

That was the complete opposite of him.

Where are there any CEOs who don’t work? He had countless meetings, negotiations, and contracts every day… so busy that he didn’t even have time to rest.

…Why was he thinking about this little blind girl again?

Fu Sichan tugged at his tie, feeling inexplicably troubled.

That evening, Fu Sichan had social engagements and didn’t return until late.

He thought Mu Qianqian would have been asleep by then, but to his surprise, the living room light was on, and the young girl was sleeping at the table.

She was only wearing a thin silk nightgown, and the soft light cast a gentle glow over her, enveloping her in a layer of soft haze.

Mu Qianqian’s sleeping face was peaceful, her fair cheeks tinged with a blush, and her dark, thick eyelashes cast a shadow under her eyes.

Fu Sichan changed his shoes at the entrance and walked into the living room.

He thought his movements were very quiet, but he still woke up the girl sleeping at the table.

Mu Qianqian stirred, her nose twitching. “Mr. have you been drinking?”

Fu Sichan carried the scent of alcohol and tobacco, which wasn’t unpleasant. Instead, it blended well with the aroma of sandalwood, creating a mature and charismatic masculine scent.

“Mm,” Fu Sichan’s voice was deep and husky, “Why did you fall asleep here?”

Mu Qianqian stood up. “Since you didn’t want me to sleep on the sofa, I waited here for you.”

Fu Sichan had no words to respond.

He didn’t want her to sleep on the sofa because he was worried she might catch a cold due to her weak constitution.

And now she ends up sleeping at the table, which makes it just as easy for her to catch a cold?

Fu Sichan extended a finger and, with a hint of unwitting tenderness, tapped her between the eyebrows, saying, “Little blind girl, you’re so stubborn.”

Mu Qianqian covered her forehead and weakly replied, “I was just following your advice.”

Fu Sichan seemed somewhat uncomfortable and swayed a bit as he walked toward the sofa.

Mu Qianqian quickly took his arm and helped him sit on the sofa.

“Sit here for a while. I’ll get you some water.”

As she turned to leave, Fu Sichan grabbed her wrist. “No need.”

The man couldn’t help but smile wearily, his hoarse voice tinged with exhaustion, “Little blind girl, you should just take care of yourself.”

Mu Qianqian puffed up her cheeks and argued, “Mr. I’m not a little blind girl. I can see.”

Fu Sichan raised an eyebrow and leaned closer, his handsome face coming near hers. “Can you see my face clearly?”

Mu Qianqian tried hard to open her eyes wide but still couldn’t make out his features.

Everything before her was blurry, like looking through frosted glass.

Mu Qianqian grabbed his hand and pulled it away. “Alright, Mr. you just sit here and don’t move around.”

She went to the kitchen to get a glass of warm water and placed it in front of him. “Drink some water first. I’ll find some medicine for you.”

Mu Qianqian opened the family medicine cabinet and looked at the various medicine boxes for a long time. Because she couldn’t read the labels, she couldn’t tell which medicine to take.

Fu Sichan noticed her struggle and said, “Give it to me. I’ll find it myself.”

Mu Qianqian bit her lip in frustration and handed the medicine cabinet to him.

Fu Sichan picked up a box with his slender fingers, took out a blister pack of pills, and swallowed two of them with the warm water she had poured.

“I’ve already heated up the water for you. You can go take a bath later.”

Fu Sichan responded with a “Mm,” spreading his knees apart, resting his elbows on them, and bowing his head slightly to relax.

He was about to head for the shower when he noticed that Mu Qianqian was still standing there, seemingly unable to leave him alone.

Fu Sichan smiled casually, “I’m going to take a shower now. Are you coming with me?”

“Huh?” Mu Qianqian didn’t immediately understand.

After a couple of seconds, she finally realized what he was implying, and her cheeks flushed bright red. “N-No, I’m not.”

She was just worried that he might not take good care of himself if he drank too much, so she wanted to stay and help.

Fu Sichan pretended to misunderstand her intention, removed his tie, and tossed it casually on the sofa. His long, jade-like fingers slowly undid the top two buttons of his shirt.

Although it was a simple action, he made it look extremely pleasing.

“Well, since you can’t see, it’s not a big deal if you follow along.”