"Fu Yan Ting, I'm sorry, I can't leave with you." Yan Xi looked up at Fu Yan Ting, knowing her words would make him angry.
But Yan Xi had no other choice. Her only option now was to stay and ask Mr. Yao to release Xiang Jing Chen.
Upon hearing Yan Xi's words, Mr. Yao showed a relieved smile.
Yan Xi was truly a member of his Yao family, and her decisions never disappointed him.
Mr. Yao appraised Yan Xi, a slight smile playing on his lips.
Fu Yan Ting knew that Mr. Yao was saying this intentionally in front of him, purely to provoke him.
Fu Yan Ting was unconcerned. He was well aware that even without Xiang Jing Chen, Mr. Yao wouldn't let them go easily.
If he insisted on leaving, it was likely that a net of heavenly wrath awaited him outside.
Fu Yan Ting looked at Yan Xi and smiled, saying, "Wife, you don't need to apologize to me at all. Since Mr. Yao doesn't want us to leave, then let's stay."
Yan Xi looked up at Fu Yan Ting in shock, thinking she had misheard. Had Fu Yan Ting said something wrong? Why would he agree to stay so suddenly?
Countless questions swirled in Yan Xi's mind.
Fu Yan Ting looked at Mr. Yao and spoke softly, "Mr. Yao, since you care so much about Xi Xi as your granddaughter, and I love this woman deeply, why don't we reach a consensus for her sake? We each take a step back, and we don't dwell on past matters anymore. What do you think?"
Mr. Yao narrowed his eyes, appraising Fu Yan Ting. Fu Yan Ting was indeed a shrewd man. If Mr. Yao wasn't careful, he would fall into Fu Yan Ting's trap.
He would not let such a thing happen.
After careful consideration, Mr. Yao smiled and explained, "Mr. Fu, do we have any past grievances?"
Fu Yan Ting raised an eyebrow. It seemed Mr. Yao intended to play dumb and pretend not to have any reconciliation on the surface.
Fu Yan Ting had always known that Mr. Yao was naturally suspicious, so he didn't offer further explanations, fearing Mr. Yao wouldn't trust him.
Fu Yan Ting simply waved his hand at his subordinates, signaling them to withdraw.
Then, as if nothing had happened, he took Yan Xi back to Yao Wan Qi's room.
Faced with Fu Yan Ting's sudden actions, Mr. Yao was truly thrown off balance.
He didn't know what act Fu Yan Ting was performing.
The special forces soldiers from earlier looked very professional.
If it came to a direct confrontation, even with Mr. Yao's numerous men, they might not be a match for those soldiers.
Yet, Fu Yan Ting gave up so quietly.
Fu Yan Ting's behavior truly baffled Mr. Yao.
Back in the room, Yan Xi looked at Fu Yan Ting. Seeing that he didn't ask anything, Yan Xi felt uneasy.
She spoke to explain, "Fu Yan Ting, I'm sorry."
"What's wrong? You didn't do anything wrong, why are you apologizing to me?"
"Just now, I told you outside that I was giving up on you and I wanted to save Xiang Jing Chen. Actually, my relationship with Xiang Jing Chen isn't what you think. Xiang Jing Chen is my brother. For years, while I was away from my mother, he took care of her. Now that he's in trouble, I can't just ignore his fate."
"Xi Xi, I understand what you're saying. I already knew about your relationship with Xiang Jing Chen."
The relationship between Yan Xi and Xiu Ang Jing Chen wasn't hard to guess.
Before, Fu Yan Ting was angry because Yan Xi didn't tell him about anything that happened to her, making Fu Yan Ting think he held no place in Yan Xi's heart.
That was why Fu Yan Ting was angry.
But in reality, Fu Yan Ting had never doubted Yan Xi and Xiang Jing Chen.
Even though Fu Yan Ting could tell that Xiang Jing Chen's feelings for Yan Xi were unusual, he knew clearly that even if Xiang Jing Chen liked Yan Xi, it was impossible between them.
Yan Xi hadn't expected Fu Yan Ting to say this. Since Fu Yan Ting already knew about her relationship with Xiang Jing Chen, why was he so angry before?
Yan Xi suddenly realized that Fu Yan Ting was unpredictable, and she truly couldn't fathom what he was thinking.
"Xi Xi, I'm very sorry. I pretended to misunderstand your relationship with Xiang Jing Chen before because I knew of Xiang Jing Chen's connection to the Yao family. I didn't want you to return to the Yao family, and I didn't want you to get too close to Xiang Jing Chen. I was worried that if you returned to the Yao family, we would be on opposing sides."
Yan Xi had always known that Mr. Yao had tried to harm Fu Yan Ting, but she hadn't imagined that she and Fu Yan Ting would end up on opposing sides.
Yan Xi looked up at Fu Yan Ting.
Fu Yan Ting saw the confusion in Yan Xi's eyes and smiled faintly, explaining, "You'll know about this later, but for now, it's best you don't know. Otherwise, you'll be in danger."
The more Fu Yan Ting said this, the more curious Yan Xi became. She wanted to know what had happened that made Fu Yan Ting say such a thing.
But Yan Xi also knew very well that no matter how much she asked, Fu Yan Ting wouldn't tell her.
"Fu Yan Ting, you had a chance to leave just now. Why were you so foolish to stay with me? You know the Yao family is very dangerous. I had no choice but to stay, but you really didn't need to do this."
"Xi Xi, since I already know the Yao family is dangerous, how could I possibly abandon you alone? I said I would protect you completely."
Hearing Fu Yan Ting say this, Yan Xi suddenly felt guilty.
To save Xiang Jing Chen, she had given up on Fu Yan Ting time and again. Yet, when Yan Xi was in danger, Fu Yan Ting could protect her without regard for his own safety.
Yan Xi was a girl, after all, and it was hard not to be moved.
Fu Yan Ting glanced outside from the corner of his eye and saw a shadow. Although it wasn't obvious, Fu Yan Ting recognized it instantly as Mr. Yao's figure.
Fu Yan Ting's lips curved slightly. Looking at Yan Xi, he suddenly said, "Xi Xi, you said that as long as I appeared before you safe and sound, you would marry me. Do you remember what you promised me?"
Yan Xi hadn't expected Fu Yan Ting to change the subject so quickly. Why had he suddenly turned to this?
Yan Xi was somewhat at a loss, unsure how to respond to Fu Yan Ting.
Fu Yan Ting gave Yan Xi a look. Yan Xi turned her head slightly and saw the shadow furtively hiding.
Yan Xi immediately understood. She looked at Fu Yan Ting and nodded, replying, "Okay, I can marry you, but I want to stay in the capital. You know, my mother has had a very bitter life. Now that she's finally found me, I can't abandon her."