Chapter 857: Chapter 857: Bullying Her
Fu Rongyin didn’t continue the topic, but instead said, "Later, when Zhan Qing sends someone to pick up Zhan Mobai, don’t keep him here. Besides, we can’t protect him for much longer."
Chi Yue thought Fu Rongyin was speaking literally, so she nodded, "Later, I’ll have a good talk with Lin Wanyun and have her find a way to settle Zhan Mobai. By the way, is that child really Zhan Qing’s?"
"Why bother with his matters? Even he can’t make sense of it."
Fu Rongyin seemed quite reluctant to bring up Chi Yue’s concerns, resting his chin on top of her head, "Sleep, I have to leave early tomorrow."
Chi Yue was still pondering over Zhan Qing’s issue.
She really couldn’t understand why Zhan Qing, who clearly cared for Lin Wanyun, had a child outside who was about the same age as Zhan Mobai. Or perhaps, was there some misunderstanding here?
"Fu Rongyin, does Zhan Qing..."
Looking up, Fu Rongyin had already fallen asleep.
His breathing was steady and quiet, with less hostility and coldness, making him look much more agreeable.
Chi Yue watched him for a moment, then clasped his hand with hers, their fingers interlocked, and soon fell asleep as well.
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Zhan Youyou hadn’t left the Qi family, but Zhan Qing came to fetch her. If she didn’t have a legitimate reason to stay, people would gossip about her.
After suffering losses twice at Chi Yue’s place, Mr. Qi started to grow distant from her. Though he still favored her, she knew that if he wanted to, Mr. Qi could find someone to replace her at any time.
How could she let such a thing happen?
The next morning, as Chi Yue came downstairs, she heard the news that Zhan Youyou had fallen ill. Mr. Qi had the family doctor called in first thing in the morning.
Chi Yue sneered, Zhan Youyou would go to great lengths to stay, even at the expense of her own health.
Fu Mianmian tiptoed up to Chi Yue and whispered, "Mummy, she’s faking it. This morning I heard the maid say she turned on the air conditioning last night."
Chi Yue: "..."
Beijing was already in deep autumn. Wasn’t using the air conditioning meant for heating in this weather?
Fu Mianmian added, "She also drank ice water and didn’t wear thick clothes."
Upon seeing the disdain in Fu Mianmian’s eyes, Chi Yue couldn’t help but laugh, "Do you think she’s silly?"
"Yes, Mummy, Zhan Mobai and I both know not to kick off the blankets while sleeping and to wear warm pajamas. How can she be so foolish?"
Fu Mianmian’s look of disdain deepened.
Chi Yue smiled, "Mianmian, remember not to imitate her. No matter what happens, never hurt yourself, okay?"
Fu Mianmian nodded emphatically, "I got it, Mummy."
Zhan Mobai stood nearby, watching Fu Mianmian with an unreadable expression.
Chi Yue had never closely observed Zhan Mobai before, but now seeing the maturity on his young face, she felt a shock and more heartache.
Due to the family circumstances, a child so young shouldering undeserved burdens. It seemed she needed to remind Lin Wanyun.
After the two children finished their meal, they went to play, giving Chi Yue some time for her own matters.
Although Mr. Qi verbally didn’t acknowledge Fu Mianmian as his great-granddaughter, the fact that Fu Mianmian and Zhan Mobai hadn’t faced any hostility in the Qi family suggested he’d arranged something in the background.
This was the only reason Chi Yue didn’t find the place entirely detestable.
After finishing her tasks, Chi Yue decided to visit the Zhan Family, but before she could leave, Qi Hongwen returned.
Striding quickly, he approached her, "Where’s Mianmian? I heard someone bullied her?"