Fu Yusen’s brows furrowed slightly before relaxing: “Alright, I’ll have someone deliver the check to you tomorrow.” Seeing Jiang’s mother’s insatiable greed, Fu Yusen couldn’t help but think of Jiang Nuan. That cunning and changeable Jiang Nuan. Suddenly, he asked, “Have you been in contact with Jiang Nuan these days?” Jiang’s mother looked up abruptly, her expression complex as she gazed at Fu Yusen. After a long while, she lowered her head: “No.” Fu Yusen ignored the disappointment in his heart and walked out of the villa. In the darkness, Jiang’s mother watched his retreating figure, no one knowing what she was thinking. A month later. Fu Yusen looked at Tang Beichan with a stern expression: “Still no news?” Tang Beichan gave a wry smile: “Fu Yusen, the world’s population is almost 8 billion. Do you think finding one person is that easy? It’s harder than finding a needle in a haystack, you know?” Fu Yusen knew his recent words were too demanding; he pressed his lips together and said no more. Tang Beichan had come to him today on business. “Lin Chao officially took over the Lin family today. He’s hosting a gathering tonight and invited us.” “No.” Tang Beichan sighed helplessly: “In this city, we see each other all the time. Do you really want to make things so awkward?” He knew Fu Yusen had a knot in his heart, namely Lin Chao’s interest in Jiang Nuan. But one couldn’t entirely blame Lin Chao for it. Previously, the way Fu Yusen treated Jiang Nuan, anyone would think he didn’t care for her. Even now, with him actively searching for Jiang Nuan, Fu Yusen had never told anyone. Tang Beichan just felt that Fu Yusen’s twisted personality was not very likable. After much persuasion, Tang Beichan finally convinced Fu Yusen, and only then did he leave contentedly. Just as he stepped out of Fu’s, he saw Lin Bei waving at him from across the street at a café. Tang Beichan gave a bitter smile internally, now questioning why he agreed to take on the thankless task of finding Jiang Nuan. As soon as he sat down, Lin Bei asked, “How’s it going? Any news on Nuan?” Tang Beichan had confirmed that the body in the graveyard was not Jiang Nuan’s. Since learning this, Lin Bei had one goal: to find Jiang Nuan. She asked about it almost three times a day. Tang Beichan was truly in pain and joy, but for now, he could only shake his head and repeat what he told Fu Yusen. Lin Bei was disappointed for a moment but then cheered up: “It’s okay, keep looking. Nuan must be fine.” Tang Beichan nodded in response. Lin Bei then changed the topic, pulling him out of the café as they walked side by side. That evening, Lin Chao reserved an entire banquet hall. Inside, lights intertwined, and congratulations were heard everywhere. Lin Chao approached Fu Yusen, raising his glass: “Mr. Fu, I was wrong about the Jiang Nuan incident before.” Fu Yusen smiled and clinked glasses with him. From the moment Lin Chao took over the Lin family business, he was destined to have no chance with Jiang Nuan. The head of each family naturally had to marry someone with a clean background. And the affair between Jiang Nuan and Fu Yusen was an open secret among the city’s elite. Fu Yusen said, “As long as Mr. Lin doesn’t make any missteps in the future, we can certainly work together harmoniously.” His words carried a double meaning. Lin Chao understood immediately; he drank from his glass, feeling a bitter taste in his heart. If not for his father’s declining health in recent years, he wouldn’t have had to take over the Lin family so soon. The only thing Lin Chao felt grateful for was that at the moment of the car accident, he had turned the steering wheel, sparing Jiang Nuan from his own misfortune. This was something he had never considered before, but now, reflecting on it, he felt at peace in his heart. He truly loved her, even if he couldn’t be with her, he had no regrets. Meanwhile, in a small town far from the city.
Chapter 18
