Fu Yan Ting wanted to see Yan Xi's reaction when another woman visited him, so he didn't stop Shi Wen Wen.
This gave Shi Wen Wen an opportunity to enter.
Seeing Fu Yan Ting, Shi Wen Wen dared not be too enthusiastic, fearing he would drive her away.
She could only say, "Yan Ting, my brother said you haven't visited our home in a long time. He was planning to have a few drinks with you."
It wasn't that Fu Yan Ting hadn't visited the Shi family in a long time; he hadn't had any contact with them for the past five years. In business, Fu Yan Ting had even been suppressing the Shi family.
Shi Wen Wen's words were not without merit, and Fu Yan Ting couldn't find fault with them.
However, when these words reached Yan Xi's ears, they sounded different.
Yan Xi stood at the door, watching Shi Wen Wen and Fu Yan Ting make small talk. She felt like an outsider.
Yan Xi quietly left, not wanting to be a third wheel or disturb Fu Yan Ting and Shi Wen Wen's display of affection.
She had prepared the meal, intending to eat with Fu Yan Ting, but now it seemed unnecessary.
Yan Xi gave a wry smile, then took off her apron, preparing to quietly return to her room.
Fu Yan Ting noticed that Yan Xi wasn't jealous at all, nor did she confront him. She seemed utterly unfazed.
Therefore, no matter who he was with, Yan Xi was indifferent.
In Yan Xi's heart, he, Fu Yan Ting, was that insignificant.
Anger surged instantly.
Fu Yan Ting said coldly, "Stop. Did I say you could leave?"
Hearing Fu Yan Ting's voice, Yan Xi couldn't help but stop.
"Turn around. How are we supposed to eat if you're facing away from us?"
"Us?"
Shi Wen Wen's heart leaped. Did Fu Yan Ting mean for Yan Xi to stay and watch them eat together?
Although she didn't know what Fu Yan Ting meant, Shi Wen Wen was still secretly delighted.
Yan Xi took a deep breath and slowly turned to face Fu Yan Ting.
Fu Yan Ting's gaze was distant and indifferent. He said, "We're about to eat. Shouldn't you stay and serve us?"
Are you crippled? Do you need to be served to eat? Yan Xi grumbled in her heart.
But then she remembered her two precious children were in Fu Yan Ting's hands. Yan Xi cowered, only daring to think these thoughts, not speak them.
She could only resignedly return to the dining table to serve Fu Yan Ting and Shi Wen Wen.
Having finally seized this opportunity, Shi Wen Wen was determined to make the most of it.
While Fu Yan Ting wasn't paying attention, Shi Wen Wen looked at Yan Xi, her eyes filled with provocation and smugness.
Shi Wen Wen knew full well that Yan Xi had cooked the meal. To prevent Yan Xi from having any chance to get close to Fu Yan Ting, Shi Wen Wen deliberately found fault. "Yan Ting, this fish is a protein-rich food. I recall you're allergic to protein, aren't you?"
Fu Yan Ting cast a cold glance at Yan Xi and said indifferently, "Did you hear that? Don't make fish for me anymore."
"Then why did you buy it?" Yan Xi retorted.
Fu Yan Ting did not respond.
In truth, Fu Yan Ting knew he was allergic to fish.
But Yan Xi liked to eat it. In the years she was gone, his refrigerator was always stocked with fish. He would buy it, put it in the fridge, only to throw it away later, then buy more, and throw it away again.
However, to avoid revealing the extent of his concern for Yan Xi, Fu Yan Ting did not voice these thoughts.
"Yan Ting, did I speak too bluntly? Is Miss Yan upset? But I'm telling the truth. You really are allergic to protein." Shi Wen Wen looked at Fu Yan Ting with a wronged expression.
This kind of behavior, stepping on Yan Xi to elevate herself while appearing innocent, made Yan Xi feel nauseous.
Seeing Yan Xi's lack of response, as if he and Shi Wen Wen were putting on a one-man show, Fu Yan Ting instantly lost his mood. He stood up, preparing to leave.
Shi Wen Wen was shocked when she saw Fu Yan Ting about to leave. "Yan Ting, where are you going? You haven't eaten yet."
"The food doesn't suit my taste. I don't want to eat."
After dropping these words, Fu Yan Ting went to his study.
In the study, Xin Yi brought Fu Yan Ting a stack of documents for him to review. He became engrossed in his work, forgetting about Yan Xi and Shi Wen Wen in the living room.
After Fu Yan Ting left, Shi Wen Wen dropped her pitiful act. She gave Yan Xi a cold glance and said proudly, "Yan Xi, do you see? No matter how hard you try, Fu Yan Ting will never fall in love with you. Five years ago, I told you that I am the only one who can stay by his side."
"Mm, then you do your best. I wish you happiness." Yan Xi was unfazed by Shi Wen Wen's provocation.
Although Fu Yan Ting didn't love Yan Xi, Yan Xi could clearly sense from their recent interactions that Fu Yan Ting wasn't particularly fond of Shi Wen Wen either.
Shi Wen Wen hadn't expected Yan Xi to say that and was somewhat angered. It was as if her punch had landed on cotton, having no impact. This made Shi Wen Wen feel disgusted.
"Yan Xi, I don't know how you have the audacity to stay by Fu Yan Ting's side. However, if I were you, I'd be sensible and leave on my own."
"You don't need to tell me that. I wasn't planning on staying by Fu Yan Ting's side." If Fu Yan Ting hadn't threatened Yan Xi with the children, she wouldn't have chosen to return with him.
Hearing Yan Xi's response, Shi Wen Wen sneered. She couldn't believe Yan Xi could feign innocence. She was clearly coveting Fu Yan Ting, yet she had the nerve to stick around after being driven out, and now she could say such things so righteously.
Shi Wen Wen found Yan Xi's words laughable.
Yan Xi knew Shi Wen Wen just wanted to annoy her. She wasn't interested in the affairs between Shi Wen Wen and Fu Yan Ting, so Yan Xi prepared to return to her room.
But Shi Wen Wen grabbed her.
It was no joke that she had come to find Fu Yan Ting, and he hadn't rejected her. Shi Wen Wen's thought was that Fu Yan Ting must have feelings for her, otherwise he wouldn't have acted this way. Now, she certainly wouldn't let Yan Xi remain by Fu Yan Ting's side. She wouldn't let Yan Xi threaten her position.
As Yan Xi turned to go upstairs, Shi Wen Wen called out to her.
Yan Xi stopped, waiting for Shi Wen Wen to speak.
Shi Wen Wen said coldly, "This is Yan Ting's home. Please leave."
"Go tell that to Fu Yan Ting. As long as he agrees for me to leave, I'll go immediately." Yan Xi didn't want to stay and serve Fu Yan Ting, watching him and Shi Wen Wen flaunt their relationship in front of her.
How dare Shi Wen Wen act like the young mistress of the Fu family in front of Fu Yan Ting? Hearing Yan Xi's words, Shi Wen Wen scoffed and retorted, "Yan Xi, don't think I don't know what you're thinking. I warn you, you're never to go near Yan Ting again. He's mine, and he can only be mine."