Chapter 71 : Love over Friendship

Fu Sichan had already heard about what happened at school during the day.

When he went to pick up Mu Qianqian, he found the little girl playing with a friend using a string figure.

She seemed to be in a good mood.

“Qianqian.”

Upon hearing Fu Sichan’s voice, Mu Qianqian put away the string and said, “Yanran, let’s play next time.”

Fang Yanran teased with a smile, “Qianqian, you’re favoring your handsome relative over your friends.”

But who could blame her? If she had such a handsome guy around her, she would also want to abandon her friends and stay with him 24/7.

Mu Qianqian blinked and whispered, “Mr. isn’t exactly handsome. Yanran, don’t bring up things that aren’t relevant.”

Her Mr. was actually quite unattractive, so how could he be considered charming?

She should avoid mentioning this in front of her Mr. to spare his feelings.

She wanted to take care of his self-esteem.

Fang Yanran found her best friend’s taste in aesthetics baffling.

“Qianqian, once your eyes are better, you should visit another hospital.”

Fang Yanran advised earnestly.

To have such a dashing guy in front of her and yet find him unattractive was beyond her comprehension.

Qianqian should really get her eyes checked.

“Alright then. I’m leaving. See you tomorrow.”

Mu Qianqian waved goodbye to her friend.

…

Fu Sichan held Mu Qianqian’s hand with one hand and carried her schoolbag with the other.

The man was tall and handsome, with a cold demeanor that kept people at a distance, but the scene of him carrying a small yellow duck backpack was quite incongruous.

Many passersby frequently glanced over in curiosity.

Fu Sichan weighed the backpack and said, “Why is it so heavy?”

“There’s more classes recently.” Mu Qianqian explained.

“Are you having difficulties with your studies?”

“A little bit.”

A hint of a smile appeared in Fu Sichan’s eyes, “Are there specific areas you’re struggling with? I can help you with them when we get home.”

“Okay, thank you, Mr.”

Mu Qianqian clung to his arm and happily shook it.

“Did anyone give you trouble today?”

Mu Qianqian thought for a moment, “Yes.”

Fu Sichan’s gaze quickly turned icy, “Who was it?”

“It was the top girl from the neighboring department. She stopped me today…”

Mu Qianqian recounted what happened to her Mr.

He was both like an elder and a friend to her; she could share any problem she faced with him.

“Fortunately, Teacher He helped me out, so it didn’t affect my classes.”

“Hmm.” Fu Sichan, still worried, instructed, “If anyone bothers you again, let me know immediately.”

“I know.”

Mu Qianqian thought these were minor issues and didn’t need to trouble her Mr. for help.

After all, her Mr. was so busy with work; she felt embarrassed to bother him with these small matters.

Besides, the petty group conflicts and targeted actions at school were so childish that she didn’t take them seriously.

“By the way, I think Liu Xi is quite pitiful too.”

Fu Sichan, amused and irritated, said, “She bullies you, and you still feel sorry for her?”

How could this little girl be so naive? She was even speaking up for those who bullied her.

“It’s not pity in that sense. I just think that those who are pitiable often have something to be despised about, and those who are despised also have some pitiable aspects.”

“You have a point. Go on.”

Mu Qianqian said firmly, “She always thinks others are taking away her boyfriend, but in reality, a relationship that can be taken away so easily is the most trivial. Even if it’s offered to me, I wouldn’t want it.”

Genuine and valuable relationships must endure hardships and resist temptations.

If a man can be taken away with just a simple lure, she wouldn’t want him.

Fu Sichan looked at her with deeper understanding.

He gently ruffled her soft hair, his actions betraying a tender affection he didn’t even realize.

“Who would have thought you’re a little philosopher.”

Mu Qianqian was embarrassed by his praise. Her face flushed red at the compliment.

“Mr. stop teasing me.”

She wasn’t a philosopher; she had just read a lot of romance novels in the past. She hadn’t experienced it herself but had seen enough.

As they passed by a milk tea shop, Mu Qianqian heard the cheerful music from the speaker and her craving was triggered.

“I Love You, You Love Me…”

Mu Qianqian tugged at Fu Sichan’s sleeve and whispered, “Mr. I’d like to have a cup of milk tea.”

Fu Sichan didn’t like sweets, let alone these unhealthy, nutrient-poor snacks.

He frowned, “You can have nutritional drinks at home.”

The little girl’s health was already poor; drinking these unhealthy beverages wouldn’t help her health.

Mu Qianqian pouted, her fair face falling immediately.

Even though the nutritional drinks came in flavors like strawberry, banana, and chocolate, she still occasionally craved something less healthy.

“Mr. I’ve never had milk tea before. Just let me have one cup.”

Mu Qianqian’s craving was undeniable.

She had only had milk tea a couple of times, and those were treated by her good friend, Li Siyu.

The more she couldn’t have it, the more she yearned for it.

Seeing her pitiable look, Fu Sichan’s hardened heart softened.

In fact, he even felt a twinge of guilt.

Was he being too strict?

Eventually, Fu Sichan relented and set a rule.

“Once every two weeks.”

Mu Qianqian immediately brightened up, smiling like a blooming flower, “Okay!”

Fu Sichan suddenly felt he might have been tricked.

…

Mu Family Home.

Mu’s mother’s sharp voice sounded, “What did you say? That bitch Mu Qianqian, is she really hooking up with a rich man?”

“Just because she’s blind?”

“Don’t forget about her looks. Even if she’s blind, her beauty still attracts people.”

Mu Mother threw the cloth she was holding onto the floor in frustration, “After raising her all these years, the debt of nurturing her is greater than the sky! Now that she’s with a rich man, why isn’t she supporting her family?”

“If you’re so capable, go find her and see if she even recognizes you as her mother. She might even send two dogs to chase you away.”

Mu Mother’s eyes darted around with calculating glints, “I’ve always known she’s someone who favors wealth over family. All these years of effort have been wasted.”

“I’ve seen ungrateful people before, but never anyone this ungrateful. Now that she’s successful, she doesn’t even care about her own parents.”

Hearing that Mu Qianqian had hooked up with a wealthy man and was living a good life, Mu Mother felt as though needles were pricking her heart.

Why wasn’t it her own Chenghui and Chengyao enjoying the good life? Instead, that wretched girl had gotten the benefits.

No, she had to come up with a plan to get that rich man’s money into her own hands.

Mu Father, puffing on a water pipe, coldly advised, “Try talking nicely to her and coax her into coming back. She’s not a clever person, I don’t believe we can’t handle her.”