“Upon waking the next morning, Tong Yuwu found herself alone in bed. Being at the old house, she didn’t want to sleep in late. Setting her alarm the previous night, it was now 7 o’clock in the morning. She quickly freshened up and got ready, heading downstairs by 8:20. Fu Liheng, having enough time, had also returned from his morning run outside.
He wore a black tracksuit and temporarily removed his gold-framed glasses, appearing several years younger.
“Awake?” Fu Liheng approached her and asked.
Tong Yuwu nodded lightly. “Seems like I woke up late.”
“I’m going to take a shower.”
“Sure,” Tong Yuwu paused, seeking his opinion, “Do you need help with organizing your clothes?”
For Tong Yuwu, this was a way to bond further. In the past, she felt this step was just an embellishment. However, after these recent changes, she wondered whether she should be more enthusiastic toward Fu Liheng, even though she was already quite warm towards him.
“No need.” Just as Tong Yuwu was ready to go upstairs, Fu Liheng dropped this sentence and went straight upstairs.
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What just happened? Everything was fine yesterday, right?
Though Tong Yuwu was momentarily stunned, her face only showed brief surprise for a few seconds before returning to normal. She maintained a smile and went to the dining room.
Yesterday was fine, but today he seems much colder… Indeed, when men have other thoughts, it’s hard to hide their emotions!
Even if Fu Liheng is currently alone outside, he probably has other options in mind.
If it weren’t at the old house, Tong Yuwu would have wanted to curse.
After breakfast, Fu Liheng went to the company, while Tong Yuwu accompanied Fu’s wife to select jewelry.
Every time she visited Fu’s wife’s jewelry room, Tong Yuwu couldn’t help but admire how fortunate she was. There were countless priceless pieces here. At the age of fourteen, she heard of a set of jewelry called ‘Heart of Hope,’ which was auctioned for 80 million… and this jewelry set was displayed in Fu’s wife’s jewelry room.
Tong Yuwu wasn’t as focused today as before. Instead, she seemed a bit distracted.
Fu’s wife noticed, and after sending the servants and designers downstairs, she picked up a cup of floral tea elegantly and asked, “How have you been lately?”
Though Tong Yuwu had undergone a whirlwind of emotions, her expression remained unchanged.
Even though she suspected Fu Liheng might have someone else, she wouldn’t seek Fu’s wife’s help.
In this wealthy family, her status due to her marriage was relatively humble and weak. In the eyes of some, even if Fu Liheng had someone else, what difference would it make?
Fu’s wife was her mother-in-law, Fu Liheng’s biological mother.
Who was closer to whom, anyone with a clear mind could tell.
“Not bad,” Tong Yuwu lightly pursed her lips and adjusted the stray strands of hair behind her ear. “Liheng just returned from abroad. I was afraid the jet lag might be tough on him. I was actually planning to have Wang Aunt prepare a calming soup, but he slept even better than the night before.”
Initially, she didn’t have much to talk about with Fu’s wife. With more interactions, she became more relaxed. Her interactions with Fu’s wife were now more comfortable than before.
Fu’s wife faintly smiled, “That’s good. This old house is too quiet. Your return has livened it up quite a bit.”
Tong Yuwu lowered her head, concealing her true emotions.
Oh great, now she’s nudging about having kids again.
“Madam Fu used to say that the Fu family is excellent in everything except for the lack of heirs. I even tried to comfort her, saying each family has its own fate…”
What’s the point of nudging her? Even if she used half of this spare time to nudge her son…
Tong Yuwu smiled without a change in expression, seemingly unaware of Madam Fu’s implications.
After taking a complete set of gemstone jewelry from Madam Fu, Tong Yuwu returned home. Sitting on the sofa, she selected suitable photos and posted a subtle update in her social circle. This update consisted of two pictures: one was a gift Fu Liheng brought back, and the other was a selfie she took in the car yesterday. She looked stunning in the photo, and the angle was strategic, capturing Fu Liheng’s profile.
She didn’t add any text to this social media update.
In no time, she received numerous likes from her friends.
Satisfied with the praises in the comments, she felt a sense of relief.
Thinking that a year from now, she might become an abandoned woman, Tong Yuwu’s expression soured. At that moment, the system conveniently popped up after its upgrade, presenting various tasks and rewards, now displaying in a more colorful interface.
System: [Hello, user! The program has completed its upgrade. Now, I will disclose tasks and rewards. Reward: 500,000!]
Without batting an eyelid, Tong Yuwu focused on the large diamond ring on her ring finger.
500,000 isn’t even enough for a decent bag.
The system couldn’t hear Tong Yuwu’s silent complaints nor see her indifferent expression: [To complete Task 1, the user must manage all expenses within 1,000 yuan for a week.]
Tong Yuwu stood up. She initially intended to visit the Fu family today but realized in time – if she couldn’t even control herself today, then she was already losing her grip?
Fu Liheng usually cancels almost a week of engagements when returning from a business trip. After work, he usually dines with Tong Yuwu or they go back to the old house together. Today was no exception. His assistant knew his habits and right on cue, as soon as it struck six, Fu Liheng came out of the office.
The distance from the company to the Song Jing villa only took an hour’s drive.
Sitting in the backseat, legs crossed, one hand resting casually on his knee, Fu Liheng lowered his eyes, concealing any emotion.
Upon arriving home, the housekeeper, Liu Jie, sounded surprised: “Sir, you’re back!”
Fu Liheng calmly glanced around the room but didn’t see Tong Yuwu in the living room. Just as he was about to head upstairs, Liu Jie followed closely behind and hurriedly said, “Sir, the madam went out this afternoon and said she wouldn’t be back for dinner.”
At that time, she had thought the sir and madam had plans to dine out, considering their reunion after a while. Who would have expected the sir to come back at this hour…
He hadn’t even instructed the kitchen to prepare dinner.
Fu Liheng paused, looking puzzled. “Did she say where she was going?”
Liu Jie shook her head. “No.”
Where the madam was going, why would she need to tell them, the household staff?
The madam’s temper was fine, but even if it was good, she was still the madam.
Fu Liheng grunted and continued upstairs as planned. Liu Jie dared not think too much and quickly went to
the annex to find the chef, instructing them to prepare dinner promptly. As for other things—
After finishing her chores, Liu Jie finally had a moment to catch her breath and couldn’t help but wonder if the couple had a disagreement?
Tong Yuwu didn’t go anywhere; she was just rummaging through her bedside table. Many people would invite her to events and gatherings, mostly organized by socialites, seemingly for leisure but also for building connections. She didn’t attend many gatherings, only going occasionally when feeling a bit down to receive compliments and feel better afterward.
Today, she was going to the plastic sisters’ housewarming party. Dressed to the nines, she intended to indulge a little, making Fu Liheng experience the feeling of ‘holding the fort alone’ once he returned home. When the time was right, she’d return home. She might have a few drinks, indulge a bit, not enough to be fully drunk, just enough to act coquettishly, asking for kisses and cuddles… and after that, in a state of semi-consciousness, she would do whatever as long as it wasn’t too outrageous. Tease him, tease him thoroughly, and what happens next doesn’t need much description.
She looked at her phone’s camera, examining her makeup for the day, which was undeniably perfect. The dress was strategic too; it was a strapped design with a cinched waist and a broad skirt, emphasizing her slender waist. Moreover, it was easy to remove.
Tong Yuwu propped her chin with one hand. She was the epitome of contradiction, cursing him in her heart but still needing to please him in various ways.
With one hand, she traced a word on the glass tabletop, separated by space: “Gan.”
Gan is a Chinese slang term used to express dissatisfaction or frustration.
