It seemed he needed to strengthen his exercise routine and perhaps ask Tang Jin for some skincare advice.
Yan Xi wanted to explain to Fu Yan Ting, but seeing his resolute attitude and hurtful tone, she felt a lump in her throat.
Yan Xiao, overhearing Xiang Jing Chen, curved her lips into a smirk and said in a light, gossipy tone, "Grandfather, you like my mother so much, and you like Yan Xi too, don't you? You even adopted her as a goddaughter. Now, Jing Chen younger brother wants to be with Yan Xi. Isn't that a double celebration?"
Elder Mr. Yao cast a faint glance at Yan Xiao.
Having lived so many years and eaten more salt than Yan Xiao had eaten rice, Elder Mr. Yao understood perfectly well what Yan Xiao was scheming.
He looked at Yan Xiao but remained silent.
Fu Yan Ting shot a cold glance at Yan Xi and strode out. After a few steps, he noticed Yan Xi hadn't followed.
Fu Yan Ting slowly took out his phone and called the president of Yan Yi's university.
The president answered respectfully, "Mr. Fu, I heard you're in Kyoto. Why didn't you contact me?"
"President, I heard you made an exceptional admission this year for a university student named Yan Yi. Is this true?"
Hearing Yan Yi's name, Yan Xi's spirits tensed. She quickly chased after him, trying to snatch Fu Yan Ting's phone. However, Yan Xi's strength was no match for Fu Yan Ting's, and she wasn't tall enough to reach it.
Yan Xi huffed and demanded, "Fu Yan Ting, what are you doing?"
The president heard a woman's voice calling Fu Yan Ting's name.
Fu Yan Ting had always been detached, so the president thought he had misheard. How could such a creature as a woman exist around Fu Yan Ting?
Even if there were, they wouldn't dare to call his name so boldly.
The president dared not speak further, waiting for Fu Yan Ting to respond.
Fu Yan Ting chuckled lightly and explained, "It's nothing. This Yan Yi is my brother-in-law. Please take good care of him."
Fu Yan Ting hung up.
Although Fu Yan Ting spoke favorably to the president, Yan Xi didn't believe it. She felt Fu Yan Ting must have said the opposite. Yan Yi had finally gotten into university, and it was his favorite major.
Yan Xi would not allow any hindrance to Yan Yi's educational path.
Putting his phone away, Fu Yan Ting turned to face Yan Xi, resuming his usual aloof demeanor.
He said indifferently, "From today onwards, you will do as I say. If I'm in a bad mood and accidentally say something I shouldn't to the president, the consequences will fall upon your brother."
Scumbag!!!
What else could he do but threaten and bully her?
Yan Xi mentally cursed Fu Yan Ting's entire ancestry before forcing herself to calm down and compose herself. She looked at Fu Yan Ting, forcing a smile, truly infuriated.
But Yan Xi had no choice.
For Yan Yi's sake, she had to endure it once more.
Fu Yan Ting gestured for Yan Xi to return to the room with him. Yan Xi was extremely unwilling, but she had no right to refuse and could only let Fu Yan Ting control her.
Yan Xiao was unaware of what Fu Yan Ting and Yan Xi had discussed. Seeing Yan Xi leave with Fu Yan Ting and go directly to his room, Yan Xiao's eyes turned red with furious jealousy.
Yan Xi was truly shameless.
She hadn't even clarified her relationship with Xiang Jing Chen yet, and now she was seducing Fu Yan Ting.
Yan Xiao's gaze was fierce, like a venomous snake, wishing she could kill Yan Xi on the spot.
Elder Mr. Yao squinted. Things that didn't concern him, he would turn a blind eye to.
With Yan Xiao as a pawn, she would surely make a deal with Xiang Jing Chen, and he would simply reap the benefits.
Elder Mr. Yao pretended not to see anything, got up, and was helped back to his room by the butler.
After everyone had left, Yan Xiao looked at Xiang Jing Chen and suddenly asked, "Do you really like Yan Xi?"
Xiang Jing Chen had a poor impression of Yan Xiao and didn't want to answer her. He turned to leave.
Yan Xiao blocked his path, staring at him. She saw a hint of loss in his eyes and was certain that Xiang Jing Chen had feelings for Yan Xi.
The reason Xiang Jing Chen hadn't stopped Yan Xi from leaving with Fu Yan Ting was that he was unsure of the exact nature of their relationship.
Seeing Yan Xiao blocking his way, Xiang Jing Chen frowned and asked indifferently, "Is there something else?"
"Cousin, since we're family and share the same grandfather, we definitely can't lose."
"What exactly do you want?" Xiang Jing Chen was extremely repulsed by the term "cousin."
"I want to cooperate with you. I'll help you strategize, and you can pursue Yan Xi. I can also reconcile with Fu Yan Ting. What do you think?"
Xiang Jing Chen genuinely felt a bit of an attraction to Yan Xi. That inexplicable sense of familiarity made him particularly concerned about Yan Xi's affairs.
Hearing Yan Xiao's proposal, Xiang Jing Chen became somewhat interested. As long as it didn't harm Yan Xi, he was willing to consider cooperating with Yan Xiao.
Seeing Xiang Jing Chen standing there looking at her, Yan Xiao knew she had successfully persuaded him.
Yan Xiao offered Xiang Jing Chen an idea. Xiang Jing Chen turned and left without explicitly stating whether he would cooperate with her.
Yan Xiao didn't dare to pressure Xiang Jing Chen too much.
She had to come up with another plan in case Xiang Jing Chen refused to cooperate.
Meanwhile, in another room, Fu Yan Ting looked coldly at Yan Xi, remaining silent.
Yan Xi knew this man was angry.
She had no choice but to coax him for Yan Yi's sake, to prevent him from harming Yan Yi, otherwise, Yan Yi's education would be in jeopardy.
Yan Xi said in a childish tone, "Husband, you've really misunderstood. Actually, I only met Xiang Jing Chen by chance in the back mountains. I went to the back mountains because I was looking for you. Yan Xiao said you went to the back mountains and it was dangerous. I was worried about your safety, and your health isn't very good."
"Who told you my health isn't good?"
Fu Yan Ting glanced coldly at Yan Xi.
Although Yan Xi's calling him "husband" made his bones tingle and he found it quite pleasing, Fu Yan Ting had his pride. He was still young and in excellent health.
For some reason, Fu Yan Ting subconsciously compared himself to Xiang Jing Chen.
Although he was a few years older than Xiang Jing Chen, he was still quite robust.
Yan Xi inwardly cursed!
Had she said something wrong?
Yan Xi cautiously explained, "I know your health is very good, but the back mountains are dangerous. I was worried about you."
Hearing Yan Xi's explanation, Fu Yan Ting's mood finally improved.