C65

Bai Jinshu didn't feel too good about a good mother and daughter pair being in such a state. However, Fu Xingchen's entire body was covered with thorns, and he was always going to prick people.

"Xingchen, mom knows that letting you and the Tang Clan marry each other is not fair to you." Bai Jinshu looked at Fu Xingchen's indifferent face and felt a trace of guilt in her heart.

Originally, she didn't quite agree with this kind of marriage because of benefits.

However, the Tang Clan did their best to facilitate this marriage. Their sincerity was plentiful. Asking Xingchen by name to be his daughter-in-law clearly showed that they had long taken a fancy to Xingchen.

Not to mention that his father and the old chairman of the Tang clan, Tang Zhong, were old friends. With his father's support, he couldn't refuse.

"Mom, you …" Fu Xingchen looked at her in complete astonishment.

When they were overseas, because she didn't agree to the marriage, her mother angrily said, "This isn't up to you to decide, you have to marry even if you don't want to!"

Why did his attitude change all of a sudden today?

"But you are the sole successor of the Fu family. You know that your sister's body is weak, so with the Tang family supporting her, your father and I are more at ease."

Since it was the Tang Clan that wanted to marry Xingchen, it meant that they were very satisfied with Xingchen, and they wouldn't suffer any grievances if they were to marry her. Thus, she felt more at ease.

At this moment, the gentleness of her mother made her feel as if she was in a dream. However, she continued to scold, beat, and distrust him. Her body was covered with wounds.

She smiled, her eyes a little sad. "I never thought of evading my responsibility."

Because she knew, she had been working hard since she was young, hoping to get the attention of her parents. However, all of this was in vain.

At this moment, Fu Xingchen had become much more obedient. A look of gratification flashed across Bai Zhenshu's eyes as he said, "It's good that you know this. If you suffer any grievances in the Tang Clan, you can also come and tell your mother."

"I know." Fu Xingchen had a complicated look in his eyes.

This daughter of his had always been outstanding. Regardless of appearance, knowledge, or cultivation, she was all excellent.

She thought that if Fu Xingchen could continue to be like this, she would definitely love her so much.

Seeing that it was about time, Bai Jinshu put down her hand and said, "Let's go back."

With that, she went back the way she came.

Fu Xingchen stood on the spot, looking at Bai Zhenshu's back with a complicated expression. "Even if I admit defeat, we can't possibly be mother and daughter …"

She could not help but mock herself. Fu Yue-er, who had been frail since childhood, was the treasured child of her parents. She had been jealous, hurt, and hated her.

She could no longer remember when Fu Yue-er had started scheming against her. In the beginning, she didn't argue with her, but the number of times she did it was not like she didn't explain it to her parents.

However, what use was that? Her preconceived image had already made them distrust her and made her numb to their feelings. She could no longer be bothered to explain.

Moreover, how could he possibly not be wary of them after what happened four years ago?

"..."

Not long after they finished eating, Fu Mo and Bai Jinshu left the Tang residence, leaving Tang YiJue and Fu Xingchen behind.

"Yutang, so you actually like building blocks."

Fu Xingchen smiled faintly as he looked at the pile of bricks in the corner of the room.

Tang Yijue chuckled. "When a boy is young, he always likes to play with blocks."

He's been living alone since he was sixteen, and some of his childhood stuff is here.

Fu Xingchen smiled. When she was young, she also liked to play with blocks and cars. In short, she didn't leave behind any toys that boys liked.