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On the sixteenth day of waiting for Yu Qing, she still hadn’t contacted him.
During this time, Fu Jichen had gone on a business trip. When he was busy, he didn’t have time to think about romance, but during his downtime, he would unconsciously check his phone.
Several times, he wanted to proactively add her as a WeChat friend. He had already entered her phone number into the search bar but stopped himself each time.
His friend had said that she wasn’t serious about relationships—she didn’t date or get married.
He was the same way. He found both love and marriage troublesome.
He didn’t want to pander to women, nor did he want to be tied down by marriage. His father often had to humor his mother, even now at their age. Wherever he went, he had to report back, remember all sorts of holidays and anniversaries.
That kind of life, he couldn’t endure even for a single day.
Both him and his older brother preferred solitude—it was peaceful.
From this perspective, he and Yu Qing seemed to be quite compatible.
After some consideration, Fu Jichen called over Secretary Pan. “Find an excuse to send Yu Qing on an external assignment. I’ll meet her downstairs in the lobby.”
Secretary Pan was so surprised he couldn’t speak—the boss had ultimately lost his patience.
He agreed. “Alright, I’ll arrange it right away.”
Fu Jichen picked up his suit and went downstairs. In a moment, he’d pretend to return from outside and bump into Yu Qing at the elevator. He wanted to remind her not to forget everything after one night.
During rush hours, the elevator area was bustling with people, but at this moment, there were few around.
Fu Jichen first took the executive elevator to the underground parking lot. The driver brought the car up, circled around, and the vehicle slowly pulled up at the entrance. Since it was the boss’s car, no one came to urge him.
A few minutes later, Secretary Pan called. “President Fu, Lawyer Yu has gone to wait for the elevator.”
“Mm, got it.”
Fu Jischen calculated the timing and pushed the door open to leave.
The company receptionist saw Fu Jichen and was stunned for a long while. The boss rarely entered or exited through the lobby—he usually had his car drive directly to the executive elevator. Few people ever encountered him.
Fu Jichen headed straight toward the elevators. There were two rows of elevators, and he didn’t know which one she would take. Not seeing her yet, he slowed his pace considerably.
Yu Qing, holding a folder of documents, was thinking about how to negotiate with the other party later.
With a ding , the elevator arrived.
Lost in thoughts about work, she seemed somewhat distracted.
Seeing the familiar figure, Fu Jichen finally walked over at a normal pace.
Meeting face-to-face, Yu Qing clearly hadn’t expected it.
She remained calm. Since their parting at his apartment, he hadn’t contacted her, so she decided to forget everything that happened that night.
He knew she worked in the legal department and knew her name. It would have been easy for him to find her contact information. His lack of initiative meant he didn’t want to continue.
The number he gave her must have been compensation. It really wasn’t necessary.
Anyway, she had gained something from it.
As he approached, Yu Qing maintained an air of nonchalance. “President Fu.”
Fu Jichen looked at her. He had so much to say, but this wasn’t the place. He asked, “Your name?” He instinctively didn’t want to lose face in front of her.
It made him seem too invested in such a cold-hearted woman.
Yu Qing was momentarily stunned. Hadn’t she told him that night?
So he hadn’t even remembered her name—this man deserved a lesson.
She smiled professionally. “Yu Qing.” She also spelled out the characters for him.
Fu Jichen nodded and headed toward the executive elevator.
Today, he had reminded her once again. Surely, she would remember to contact him now.
Two days passed, and it was almost the weekend. Still, nothing.
On Friday noon, Secretary Pan came to report on work. After finishing, Fu Jichen asked him, “How is Lawyer Yu performing at work?”
Secretary Pan had only interacted with Yu Qing once. His first impression of her was good, though it could also be because the boss had taken an interest in her—he might be wearing rose-colored glasses. “Her professional competence is excellent.”
Fu Jichen nodded. “In the future, have her handle her portion directly and coordinate with you.”
Secretary Pan: “Alright.”
Fu Jichen salvaged his pride. “Yu Qing is like me—she doesn’t want to date, nor does she consider marriage. I think we’re quite suited for each other.”
Secretary Pan didn’t know how to respond. The boss’s personal affairs weren’t something he should comment on.
He wasn’t clear about Lawyer Yu’s views on relationships, but he knew the boss—truly unwilling to be tied down by marriage.
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After Secretary Pan closed the door and left, Fu Jichen stared at his phone for a long while. He suddenly realized what the fish Yu Qing had drawn on his note might mean. A fish’s memory lasts only a few seconds—it was her way of hinting that she had forgotten everything that happened the previous night.
He opened WeChat and added her as a friend, leaving a note: [Fu Jichen].
Two hours later, Yu Qing finally accepted the request.
All of Fu Jichen’s patience had been exhausted. Before this, he had never encountered a woman who treated him so dismissively. He was always the one rejecting others; no one had ever rejected him.
He set her nickname as ‘The Cat That Caught the Fish.’
Yu Qing: [President Fu, what do you need?]
Fu Jichen: [What do you think?]
Yu Qing wanted to say, You don’t even remember my name, and you have the nerve to come demand things from me.
She smiled: [I wouldn’t dare say.]
Fu Jichen: “….”
[Are you working overtime tonight?]
Yu Qing: [Yes, because there’s overtime pay.]
Fu Jichen: “….” [Call me after work. We’ll go back together. I have something to discuss with you.]
Yu Qing: [Mm.]
She still had many contracts to review and no time to chat idly. [I’m busy.]
Looking at his nickname, which was simply his name, she thought it wouldn’t do for her colleagues to know she had slept with the boss. She quickly changed his note to: ‘The Crazy Cat Luring the Little Beauty Fish.’
Tossing her phone aside, Yu Qing continued reviewing the contracts.
It wasn’t until nine o’clock in the evening that Yu Qing finished her work. She filed all the documents, turned off her computer, and left for the day.
She didn’t wait for Fu Jichen inside the company. If her colleagues saw them, rumors would spread, causing inconvenience for her work. She just wanted to quietly do her job.
After leaving the building, Yu Qing sent him a message: [I’m waiting by the roadside. I’ll send you the location when you’re ready. Don’t rush down yet.]
Upon seeing the message, Fu Jichen couldn’t help but frown. Shouldn’t he be the one worried about being seen? Yet, she seemed more nervous than him about being spotted by someone from the company.
Well, that saved him the trouble.
After waiting another ten minutes, Fu Jichen left the office.
Knowing there was someone waiting for him by the roadside, even going home felt a little anticipated.
Yu Qing spotted the familiar license plate from afar. Before getting in the car, she glanced around to make sure no one she knew was watching, then quickly opened the door and sat down.
Inside the car, the front and rear partitions were already lowered.
Yu Qing politely greeted him, “President Fu.”
Fu Jichen looked at her, saying nothing. He seemed slightly reluctant. “Did you write down my number wrong?” That’s why she hadn’t contacted him?
Yu Qing: “No, I didn’t get it wrong.”
Fu Jichen felt a lump in his throat. He rubbed his temple and didn’t respond further.
After criticizing him, Yu Qing didn’t forget to give him a little sweetness. “That morning, I didn’t see you. I couldn’t figure out what you meant.”
Fu Jichen’s expression wasn’t as tense as before. He grunted. Neither of them were fools—he didn’t bother beating around the bush. “In the future, live with me.”
Yu Qing laid out the terms upfront. “President Fu, I don’t want to marry, nor do I want to date. While I’m with you, I guarantee I won’t bring you any extra trouble.”
That was all she could offer him. Anything more, she couldn’t give.
Fu Jichen: “I’m the same as you.”
Yu Qing was pleasantly surprised. Rarely had she met someone who shared her views on marriage. She readily agreed: “Living with you works. I’ll just cover the utilities.”
She reminded him: “Save water when you shower from now on.”
Fu Jichen: “….”
Now free of mental burden, Yu Qing put her bag aside and moved closer to him. “President Fu, give me a hug.”
Fu Jichen couldn’t resist her playful tone. He pulled her over and let her straddle his lap.
Yu Qing had been busy all day and had worked overtime for several hours that evening. She was tired. “Let me sleep for a bit. Wake me when we arrive.”
Fu Jichen looked at the person nestled in his arms. This kind of companionship wasn’t bad.
Yu Qing slightly raised her eyes and looked at his chin. “President Fu.”
“Hmm?”
“Did you really forget my name that night?”
“No, I didn’t forget.” He had simply misremembered. He didn’t elaborate further—it concerned his pride.
Satisfied, Yu Qing decided not to punish him anymore.
She closed her eyes and leaned against him. Having such an embrace to rely on when tired was nice.
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“Uncle, don’t talk, and keep your voice down, okay?” The baby made a “shh” gesture and pointed at Yu Qing. “Auntie is sleeping. Don’t wake her.”
Yu Jingze nodded cooperatively. He wanted to say, Only you’ve been talking. No one else has.
The baby wanted to take his younger brother home, just as Yu Qing had fallen asleep on the couch.
“Uncle, Auntie’s husband has gone to the company. Let’s quickly take the little brother back.” The baby glanced at Yu Qing again. “Uncle, Auntie hasn’t woken up.”
Yu Jingze: “….”
Yu Qing was awakened by the baby’s voice but didn’t open her eyes.
Just moments ago, she had a long dream. In it, she and Fu Jichen had just met, and he carried her through the water. Then there was their first time in the apartment.
Before waking up, she was leaning against Fu Jichen’s chest, telling him to save water while showering.
Every scene in the dream was vivid, and even his embrace felt warm.
Fortunately, after waking up, Fu Jichen was still hers. They had a child and could spend their lives together.
She knew what the baby was up to—stealing the little fishling again.
She kept her eyes closed, wanting to savor the dream a little longer.
It was the weekend, and Fu Jichen had a business negotiation. He should be back soon.
“Uncle, hurry up!” The baby was anxious, urging Yu Jingze.
The little fishling was taking a nap, his eyelashes occasionally fluttering, his small hands resting on his face.
Yu Jingze carefully picked up the eight-month-old little fishling, who had grown taller.
The baby looked at Yu Qing again. “Uncle, Auntie hasn’t woken up.”
Yu Jingze: “Mm, keep your voice down.”
He gently held the little fishling’s hand, afraid of startling him.
The little fishling recognized Yu Jingze’s scent, stirred slightly, and then fell back into a peaceful sleep.
The nanny packed the little fishling’s bottles and water bottles into a bag and slung it over the baby’s shoulder.
The baby was thrilled—inside were all his brother’s essentials.
“Uncle, let’s go.”
The nanny wrapped the little fishling in a blanket to shield him from the sun and wind.
Yu Jingze carried the little fishling to the elevator, with the baby trailing behind, slinging the small bag diagonally across his shoulder. “Uncle, Auntie hasn’t woken up,” he joyfully waved his hands. “Auntie-in-law said she’d come play with the little brother after work.”
Once they reached the courtyard, the baby froze.
Fu Jichen’s car slowly drove in. He recognized the license plate—it was Auntie’s husband’s car. But hadn’t Auntie’s husband gone to the company? Why was he back?
Fu Jichen got out of the car, ready to tease the baby, but he could already see the baby’s nervous expression.
He quickly walked over, bent down, and scooped up the baby. “What are you doing at my house?”
The baby blinked, then looked at the small backpack on his back, which contained the little brother’s bottles and formula. Nervously stuttering even more, he said, “Taking the little brother to early education.”
Early education.
Fu Jichen laughed. He put the baby down. “Then go ahead.” He greeted Yu Jingze and went upstairs to find Yu Qing.
The baby’s heart raced, breathing heavily. He swallowed and tugged on Yu Jingze’s pants. “Uncle, hurry.”
At the Yu family villa, today Yu Jingxin and Ji Qingyuan were also resting.
Yu Jingxin was enjoying the breeze by the lake, trimming her nails. Due to her job, she rarely got manicures—just applied nail care oil to brighten them.
Ji Qingyuan woke up from his nap and came downstairs to look for Yu Jingxin.
He didn’t see the baby. “Where’s our son?”
Yu Jingxin pointed to the villa in front. “Gone to steal the little fishling.”
Ji Qingyuan sat down beside her and took the nail clippers from her hand. “Let me trim them for you.” It was his first time doing such delicate work, so he was careful not to cut her skin.
Yu Jingxin occasionally stared at his hands and then glanced at his profile.
Ji Qingyuan glanced at her. “Is there something interesting on my face?”
“There’s money.”
“….”
Yu Jingxin asked him, “Can you spare ten days next month?”
“Thinking of going somewhere?”
“Mm, I plan to go on vacation with Yu Qing and Zou Lexiao by the seaside. Are you interested?”
“Sure. Since we got married, I haven’t taken you out anywhere.”
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