Chapter 28: Is Fu Yuanzhang Joining the Romance Show for Yu Yan?

Wen Lingyue averted her gaze; she had no feelings for Chen Yin whatsoever.

“Whatever Miss Wen wishes to do or not do is entirely up to her,” Fu Yuanzhang said in a calm tone—yet one that no one could ignore. “No one is to force her.”

Wen Lingyue was stunned, speechless for a moment.

The guests exchanged glances, each seeing shock mirrored in the others’ eyes.

None was more astonished than Jiang Su.

This was Fu Yuanzhang—the top-tier power broker of Huaguo—and here he was treating Wen Lingyue like this…

Could it be… he liked her?!

Even just imagining the possibility made Jiang Su dizzy.

After speaking, Fu Yuanzhang looked down at Wen Lingyue. “Since you’re tired, why not rest for a while?”

“All right.”

The two left the banquet hall together, leaving the remaining guests with varied expressions.

“Does this mean Fu Yuanzhang likes Wen Lingyue?”

“Isn’t it obvious?”

“And what about Wen Lingyue… doesn’t she like Zhou Huailang?”

The hall fell silent, many casting pointed, meaningful glances at Zhou Huailang.

They recalled Wen Lingyue’s previous remarks about being unimpressed with him. What they had thought was just stubbornness now seemed to be the truth.

After all, no matter how good Zhou Huailang was, he was worlds apart from Fu Yuanzhang.

Under the hazy moonlight, in the garden pavilion, Wen Lingyue strolled along the gravel path.

“Did President Fu come just for me?” she asked.

“Yes.”

Fu Yuanzhang’s sharp profile softened in the moonlight. “Miss Wen said she wanted to invite me to dinner. I couldn’t wait, so I came personally.”

Wen Lingyue raised her eyes. “President Fu came to Ling City just for this?”

Fu Yuanzhang looked at her intently, then spoke of another matter. “I heard that Miss Wen joined a romance show.”

Wen Lingyue’s heart stirred, a vague sense of foreboding brushing her mind.

Fu Yuanzhang suddenly stopped walking. “Miss Wen, you’re not planning to back out, are you?”

“Of course not.”

The moonlight was just right. Wen Lingyue set the date.

Fu Yuanzhang agreed with evident pleasure.

After sitting briefly in the garden, the two returned to the banquet hall.

Music filled the air, dancers swaying in the ballroom.

Jiang Yurou, keeping an eye on the entrance, hurried over as soon as she saw them return. “President Fu, I’m Jiang Yurou. We met at the fragrance exchange event.”

“I know.”

Jiang Yurou smiled sweetly, only to hear Fu Yuanzhang say, “You are the Jiang family’s adopted daughter.”

“…”

It must have been Wen Lingyue who mentioned it!

Gritting her teeth, Jiang Yurou said, “I see President Fu cares so much about my sister. Do you know who she joined the romance show for?”

Fu Yuanzhang replied coldly, “You are not worthy of calling her your sister.”

Jiang Yurou’s face burned like fire. She bit back, “President Fu, actually, my sister joined the show for Huailang. She’s liked him for a long time.”

The atmosphere froze.

Fu Yuanzhang stared at Jiang Yurou, his expression unreadable, unnervingly so.

Jiang Yurou was startled but secretly pleased. Wen Lingyue didn’t deserve Fu Yuanzhang’s attention!

“She doesn’t like Zhou Huailang,” Fu Yuanzhang stated firmly. “She finds him unworthy.”

Jiang Yurou was dumbfounded.

Fu Yuanzhang let out a faint chuckle. “Only you are interested in Zhou Huailang.”

He shot Jiang Yurou a warning glance. “Miss Jiang, mind your words. I do not want any rumors involving her.”

In that instant, Jiang Yurou felt as if her blood had frozen.

Fu Yuanzhang and Wen Lingyue continued walking.

Their posture was not intimate, yet naturally drew every eye in the hall.

Many were surprised to notice—

Even beside Fu Yuanzhang, Wen Lingyue stood out, her dress swaying elegantly as she moved, graceful and composed.

Soon, many of the city’s elite approached, all wearing smiles.

As the banquet ended, Wen Lingyue’s reputation in Ling City shifted dramatically.

Not only had she won the dance championship and developed A Dream and Lullaby, admired by countless heiresses, she now also had Fu Yuanzhang’s protection…

Everyone realized that if her parentage were ever acknowledged, the Jiang family would never catch up to her.

Autumn cooled.

After dance practice, Wen Lingyue began a livestream.

“Welcome to the livestream. This is Lingyue, online with hypnotic sounds.”

Fans were caught off guard, nearly stumbling in excitement.

[Was just watching a video, and the system notified me Lingyue started streaming—rushed here immediately!]

Wen Lingyue smiled lightly at the camera, enchanting and captivating.

Viewers entering the stream were instantly stunned by her beauty.

[She’s so beautiful!]
[Another day of screen-licking!]

Wen Lingyue spoke of her work: “A Dream has officially entered production and will be released soon.”

Excited fans who had waited so long rejoiced.

Then she lowered the camera, revealing her familiar jars and bottles.

“Autumn is here. Today, I’m making a Orchid Petal fragrance—warm and gentle, good for moisturizing lungs and relieving dryness.”

Rolling up her sleeves, revealing her delicate wrist, Wen Lingyue scooped a spoonful of sandalwood powder, adding clove and aloeswood…

Every movement graceful and elegant, like a painting.

The audience was mesmerized.

Immersed in her craft, Wen Lingyue completed the scent mix, glanced at the chat, and suddenly paused.

Why did she see Fu Yuanzhang’s name?

[Heartbeat: a new guest, Fu Yuanzhang, has joined.]
[Apparently very mysterious background, a major figure in Beijing.]

Wen Lingyue’s eyelashes twitched. “Fu Yuanzhang is coming on Heartbeat?”

Viewers erupted.

[Yes! Just announced by the production team.]
[He’s here for Yu Yan; the Yu and Fu families are old friends.]
[Chasing his wife onto a romance show—so sweet!]

Wen Lingyue lowered her eyes.

She recalled the recent dinner with Fu Yuanzhang, where he said they would meet again soon.

…All for Yu Yan?

Wen Lingyue bowed her head, suppressing her complicated emotions.

After finishing her fragrance, she drew five lucky viewers and quickly ended the stream.

Online, the news that Heartbeat had replaced He Ran with a new guest spread like wildfire.

Fu Yuanzhang’s background was mysterious, and he was low-profile. Many netizens were curious at first, but after some digging, they were stunned—this was a major Beijing power player!

The production team could actually bring someone like him!

Then insiders revealed—the Yu and Fu families were old friends. He was here for Yu Yan.

Netizens finally understood: he came onto the romance show to chase his wife.

Wen Lingyue scrolled through the comments, then turned off her phone.

She had no strong feelings.

Having lived this life again, she already understood: love cannot be demanded.

Time passed quickly.

The third livestream of Heartbeat began, with tens of millions of viewers flooding the stream.

Just as Wen Lingyue arrived at the villa, fine raindrops began to fall.

“Lingyue!”

At the villa entrance, Pei Jingli held an umbrella and walked toward her.

Quickly, he raised it over her head, and they entered the villa together.

Comments flooded in.

[LiYue CP is real!]
[Sugar dropped right at the start!]

Soon, Li Qingqing and Lin Rui arrived, completing all seven guests.

Fu Xin, full of energy, said, “Welcome to the Romantic Villa.”

“Today, we’ll have a new guest joining us.”

Fu Xin looked at Yu Yan teasingly. “This guest knows Teacher Yu Yan—he is—”

“Fu Yuanzhang!”