A Substitute Bride With Multiple Identities
Chapter 78: Are We Going to Sleep Together?

Chapter 78: Chapter 78: Are We Going to Sleep Together?

Before he could finish, Fu Yanhe cast a half-smile, half-sneer at him, and dropped the spoon in his hand into the soup bowl with a "clang." He said, "You’re not worthy."

Fu Xiao’s words came to an abrupt halt, and his complexion turned ashen.

Shen Yanhe sat beside Fu Yanhe, eating melon with great interest.

After finishing her meal, Xia Ran didn’t leave either. She quietly watched the drama unfold, and her gaze shifted slightly when it fell on Fu Xiao.

Madam Fu’s face darkened, a few sparks of anger surfaced, and she slammed the table to question, "Fu Yanhe, what do you mean by that? Your uncle is not worthy of working at the Fu Corporation?"

She pointed at Fu Yanhe, "And you are? Have you forgotten that the chairman of the corporation is still your father? The head of the household is also your father! You have no right to say your uncle is not worthy!"

"Now that he has given the corporation to me, I have the authority to deal with all its affairs," Fu Yanhe said with a gloomy look in his eyes and an unpleasant tone as he lifted his gaze to Madam Fu, "If you really want him in the corporation, have that man tell me in person."

Madam Fu’s expression became so dark it was nearly dripping with gloom.

How could she dare?

She knew all too well that the eldest son had always looked down upon the third son, and he deeply loathed his drinking, gambling, and debauchery.

Not to mention that the Fu Corporation was his life’s work. If he knew that the troublemaking third son was to enter the corporation, he would certainly scold her as well.

She most feared that gentle and refined eldest son.

She dared to mention this now only because he was not in the country.

Fu Xiao also had a somewhat unsightly expression. He puffed up his chest and couldn’t resist playing the elder in front of Fu Yanhe, "My boy, the Fu Corporation is so big, what’s wrong with letting your uncle find an idle position there? It’s not like it will cost you an arm."

Fu Yanhe snorted derisively, giving Fu Xiao a cold look, "Can uncle guarantee that once he’s in the Fu Corporation, he won’t abuse his position to bully people?"

"Won’t he take advantage of being the chairman’s brother, using the chairman’s name to throw his weight around?"

When talking about the chairman’s brother, Fu Yanhe deliberately emphasized his tone, carrying a hint of mockery.

Madam Fu, knowing her third son’s character all too well, furrowed her brows and turned her gaze to Fu Xiao as well.

She had overlooked this indeed, but she also truly didn’t want Fu Xiao to keep mingling with those disreputable people outside.

Fu Xiao’s expression briefly stiffened, and then he spoke up smoothly, hiding any signs of discomfort, "Don’t worry, don’t worry, as long as I can get into the corporation, of course, I won’t bully anyone or misuse my brother’s name to misbehave."

Anyways, just agree for now. If he could really work at the Fu Corporation, he would have a lot to boast about in front of his band of friends.

"My son has grown up," Madam Fu said with a face full of satisfaction looking at Fu Xiao, but when she turned to look at Fu Yanhe, her expression instantly became icy and stiff, "Let your uncle start first, I’ll explain it clearly to your father later."

Fu Yanhe looked at Madam Fu and Fu Xiao with a meaningful glance, as if he thought of something amusing. His lips barely perceptibly curled and under their uneasy gazes, he suddenly relented, "Alright."

Madam Fu’s expression was one of shock, "You agreed?"

Fu Yanhe nodded.

Madam Fu was still a bit slow to react; she had thought she would need to reason with Fu Yanhe some more, but he had agreed outright.

Jiang Yun frowned and looked at Fu Yanhe with great dissatisfaction, but didn’t dare to voice anything because of Madam Fu.

Fu Xiao wore a triumphant smile, "Ah, you truly are my good nephew. Rest assured, I will definitely work hard."

Fu Yu, who had not dared to speak up until now, eyes brightening, quickly turned to Fu Yanhe and took the opportunity to speak, "Big brother, I want to go to the company too!"

She had heard from her girlfriends today that Song Shiwei, that little wretch, intended to buy back the Song Corporation and manage it herself.

She was worried about how to suppress that wretched woman, and now the opportunity had presented itself.

If she could work at the Fu Corporation, even without real power, people would still be wary of her because of the Fu Corporation’s name.

Then, targeting a small Song Corporation would be a piece of cake.

The most important thing is, the Fu Family has a collaboration with the Qi Family!

She could use the pretext of the collaboration to meet with Brother Yunqian more often.

She simply couldn’t believe that her many years of feelings for Brother Yunqian couldn’t surpass a Song Shiwei who was in complete disarray!

Jiang Yun unhappily grabbed her, scolding, "Why are you adding to the chaos?"

"If you want to go, then go." Fu Yanhe said slowly and deliberately while wiping his hands with a wet towel, speaking languidly.

Shen Yanhe’s cat-like pupils flashed slightly, giving Fu Yanhe a deep and meaningful look as he suddenly agreed.

Something was amiss.

Just now, Fu Yanhe had refused Fu Xiao’s request to join the company with a firm attitude; how could he suddenly relent, agreeing not just to Fu Xiao but to Fu Yu as well?

A speculative light appeared in Shen Yanhe’s eyes.

What was he secretly planning?

Fu Yu’s mood lifted instantly, "Thank you, big brother."

Yet Jiang Yun’s expression was extremely unpleasant, and she cast a reproachful look at Fu Yanhe, "Why are you letting her make a fuss? She hasn’t even graduated from university yet, how could she be of any help in the company?"

It would be good if she didn’t create trouble or even cause problems!

"Mom!" Fu Yu frowned unhappily.

Jiang Yun was about to say something more when the stern-faced old Mrs. Fu interjected, "Enough, let her go if she wishes to. The group has shares in her name anyway, and she will have to join the group for experience sooner or later."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun had no choice but to reluctantly agree.

Fu Yu, delighted, stood up, ran to the old Mrs. Fu, and hugged her arm, cooing, "I knew it, grandma loves me the most. Don’t worry, grandma, I will do my best to gain experience, and when I get my first month’s salary, I will buy you a gift."

Old Mrs. Fu chuckled as she tapped Fu Yu’s nose, saying fondly, "Such a sweet talker you are."

Fu Yanhe coldly observed the affectionate scene between the doting grandmother and the filial granddaughter, a hint of scorn flashing through his eyes.

"Alright, it’s already dark now. You all should stay here for the night, and that goes for Ranran too. Driving at night isn’t safe, so you can leave tomorrow."

Having relented, old Mrs. Fu was also much more pleasant towards Fu Yanhe.

Shen Yanhe watched old Mrs. Fu’s hypocritical demeanor with an unchanged expression, but a sneer flashed through his eyes.

So very fake indeed.

Fu Yanhe responded coolly and didn’t stay in the dining room any longer. He directly took Shen Yanhe back to the guest room they had used for their nap earlier that day.

From beginning to end, he didn’t let his gaze fall on Xia Ran.

It was as if she didn’t exist in his eyes.

A trace of resentment and jealousy flickered in Xia Ran’s eyes, her sharp nails nearly digging into the palm of her soft hand.

She agreed to stay the night at the Fu family’s old house.

Because she hadn’t found the chance to be alone with Fu Yanhe today, she intended to have a heart-to-heart talk with him tonight.

After returning to the guest room.

Fu Yanhe asked Shen Yanhe to take a bath first, while he wrapped up the day’s work.

As Shen Yanhe was bathing, someone knocked on the room door from the outside.

Xia Ran’s soft voice came through, "Yanhe, are you asleep?"