Yan Xi bit her lower lip. She wanted to call him husband too, but with Shi Wenwen present, Yan Xi decided not to add to her own troubles. Yan Xi’s gaze swept over Shi Wenwen.
Fu Yan Ting understood. He looked at Shi Wenwen and asked coldly, "Why are you still here?"
Shi Wenwen felt deeply hurt. Fu Yan Ting was not like this before. He would not have spoken to her in such a tone. It seemed Yan Xi truly held an important position in Fu Yan Ting’s heart.
Shi Wenwen looked at Fu Yan Ting with a pitiful expression, wanting to explain. But before she could speak, tears fell. Men liked pitiful women. Yan Xi couldn't help but sigh internally. Shi Wenwen was a master manipulator, a true ‘high-grade’ green tea, making Yan Xiao’s petty tricks seem insignificant in comparison.
However, Fu Yan Ting was unmoved by Shi Wenwen’s tears. "Wenwen, don't come to my house anymore if there's nothing important. I'm married now. If the media were to take pictures, it would have negative repercussions."
Fu Yan Ting still called Shi Wenwen by her name affectionately, as usual. But his words pushed Shi Wenwen into an abyss of despair.
"Yan Ting, she's only married to you by contract. Does she know you as well as I do?"
"That's my business." Fu Yan Ting's expression grew colder.
Shi Wenwen knew she couldn't say anything more, nor could she stay any longer. Fu Yan Ting was angry. Despite her unwillingness, Shi Wenwen still left Fu Yan Ting's villa. She feared that if she stayed, Fu Yan Ting might say something even more unbearable.
"Today's events are my fault. I'll leave now." Shi Wenwen dropped these words and turned to leave.
Yan Xi couldn't help but sigh. Fu Yan Ting was truly heartless. Just moments ago, he seemed so intimate with Shi Wenwen, and now he had turned his back on her. Yan Xi couldn't help but think of her own future. In the future, Fu Yan Ting would surely be just as heartless towards her. All she could do was to appease Fu Yan Ting. When she became strong enough to counter the Yan family and protect her younger brother, she would leave Fu Yan Ting.
After Shi Wenwen left, Fu Yan Ting strode to the sofa and sat down, looking imperious. He said, "I'm hungry."
"I'll cook for you," Yan Xi offered. She opened the refrigerator and found only eggs, tomatoes, and noodles. She asked, "Husband, can you eat tomato and egg noodles?"
Fu Yan Ting didn't respond, and Yan Xi took it as his tacit approval. She began to prepare the meal. Soon, a fragrant bowl of tomato and egg noodles was ready. Fu Yan Ting sat at the dining table to eat. After finishing the bowl of noodles, Fu Yan Ting finally spoke, "Is there anything you want to ask me about tonight's events?"
Yan Xi had too many questions, but what right did she have to ask? She and Fu Yan Ting were merely using each other. Fu Yan Ting saw that Yan Xi was not crying or making a fuss, but remained calm. For some reason, he felt displeased. This woman was truly ungrateful. How many women dreamed of getting into his bed and becoming the young mistress of the Fu family? This woman had achieved what countless women yearned for with no effort, yet she was so indifferent, not caring about him at all. However, it was for the best, as it would save him from future entanglements. Fu Yan Ting let out a cold laugh and then went to his study.
After Fu Yan Ting left, Yan Xi gave a wry smile. She wished she could question Fu Yan Ting, but she had no right to do so now. She knew their relationship was based on mutual need. All she could do was to be well-behaved and keep Fu Yan Ting appeased during their marriage.
Yan Xi returned to her room. A lawyer from the Yan Group sent her a document. After receiving it, Yan Xi went to Fu Yan Ting's study. Fu Yan Ting was surprised to see Yan Xi. He looked at her without a word, not turning her away. Yan Xi placed the document in front of Fu Yan Ting and explained, "This contains evidence of Yan Jiaping's tax evasion and fraud over the years."
"Without any benefit, why should I help you?" Fu Yan Ting raised his eyebrows provocatively, watching Yan Xi with amusement. Yan Xi cursed inwardly. She had already agreed to a contractual marriage with Fu Yan Ting, what more did he want? He was truly a shrewd businessman, only interested in bargaining. Although displeased, Yan Xi didn't show it too obviously. She smiled at Fu Yan Ting and asked, "Husband, haven't we already made an agreement? What else do you want?"
"Tomorrow, I want braised lion’s head meatballs and steamed perch."
Yan Xi's lips twitched. She thought she was hallucinating. Fu Yan Ting's condition was for her to cook for him. While Yan Xi couldn't guarantee excellence in other areas, she was confident in her cooking skills. After all, outside food was not always clean, and Yan Yi, who was often hospitalized and very weak, required a liquid diet. Yan Xi had learned to cook specifically to take care of Yan Yi. Yan Xi nodded, agreeing to Fu Yan Ting's request. Fu Yan Ting then began to thoroughly review the documents.
The next day! Fu Yan Ting submitted the evidence of Yan Jiaping's crimes to the District Prosecutor's Office. Meanwhile, Yan Jiaping was in his office, reviewing documents, completely unaware of the situation. Suddenly, his phone rang. His secretary reported, "Mr. Yan, there is a Mr. Shi Kainan here to see you."
Shi Kainan? The eldest young master of the Shi family, one of the four prominent families in Yancheng? Why would he want to see him? Yan Jiaping didn't understand the purpose of Shi Kainan's visit, but he dared not be negligent. He instructed the secretary to invite him up. Soon, the secretary brought Shi Kainan into Yan Jiaping's office.
Yan Jiaping asked, "Mr. Shi, what brings you to our company today?"
"Mr. Yan, I won't beat around the bush. I'll get straight to the point." Shi Kainan sat on the sofa, crossing his legs, as if he were the company president and Yan Jiaping was merely his subordinate. "Fu Yan Ting has woken up. I assume you already know about this."
Yan Jiaping did know about this. However, he didn't understand the connection between Fu Yan Ting waking up and Shi Kainan's visit. "The first thing Fu Yan Ting did upon waking was to submit the evidence of your tax evasion and fraud to the District Prosecutor's Office."
"What did you say?" Yan Jiaping's face changed drastically. This must have been orchestrated by Yan Xi, that little shrew. They were like the farmer and the snake. They arranged for her to marry Fu Yan Ting, hoping the Yan family would prosper. But he never expected that as soon as Fu Yan Ting woke up, Yan Xi, that little shrew, would use him to attack the Yan family. Shi Kainan smiled faintly, Yan Jiaping's reaction seemed to be within his expectations.