Addicted to My Contract-Marriage Husband
Chapter 192: Before the Storm

Chapter 192: Chapter 192: Before the Storm

"Here they come."

Fu Jingcun beamed, leaning on his cane as he prepared to stand up, assisted by Uncle Wang.

The others at the table also rose to their feet.

All eyes were drawn to the entrance in unison.

Jiang Mian, arm in arm with Fu Sichen, looked the picture of a loving couple.

Fu Sichen leaned in slightly, whispering with a smile close to Jiang Mian’s ear, "Mrs. Fu, there’s no need to hold on quite so tightly for the act."

"..."

It seemed she might have overdone it a bit.

Her lips curved into a subtle smile as she replied softly, "It’s fine, the image is set firmly for today."

After the pair entered, they brushed past the people below, and Jiang Mian stepped forward to assist Fu Jingcun, "Grandpa Fu, have you been waiting long?"

Fu Jingcun looked at his granddaughter-in-law, still as endearing as ever, his eyes creased into joyful lines, "Not long at all. You must have had a tiring journey. Grandpa has prepared a meal; it’s all your and Xiao Chen’s favorites."

Jiang Mian’s eyes sparkled as she smiled radiantly, "Really? Thank you, Grandpa!"

"Big brother!"

Fu Zerong, with great joy on his face, approached to greet Fu Sichen.

Fu Sichen looked down at his much younger half-brother, his lips curving slightly, "You’ve grown quite a bit taller."

Jiang Mian glanced over, and Fu Zerong stared at her for a long time. That face was so familiar, "So this is my sister-in-law, so beautiful. You and my brother are truly a match made in heaven."

Fu Sichen’s half-brother seemed to be someone Fu Sichen did not dislike.

And the kid seemed a little silly, afflicted with adolescence.

But compared to Fu Sichen, he certainly had a sweet tongue.

Jiang Mian’s lips formed a polite smile, "Thank you for the compliment, you’re quite the charmer."

"You must be Xiao Chen’s wife, I am his mother."

Jiang Mian noticed the sudden change in Fu Sichen’s expression and took the initiative to loop her arm through his, her slender hand gently hooking his.

The next second, a soft and lovely voice echoed in the main hall, "Husband, I remember our mother being very beautiful."

Ye Zi’s face turned sour instantly; she hadn’t expected Fu Sichen’s wife to be so sharp-tongued.

Clearly, she wasn’t about to make it easy for Ye Zi to save face.

Just as she was about to speak, Fu Sichen gave her a figurative slap in the face, "Yes, she’s very beautiful, but this one isn’t."

Jiang Mian voiced a meaningful "Oh~," giving Ye Zi a top to bottom look, "No wonder."

"Miss Lin, are you hungry? Let’s go have a meal."

Jiang Mian supported Fu Jingcun, and with Fu Sichen beside them, the trio headed straight to the dining room.

"Stop staring; let’s go eat."

Fu Zerong scurried after them.

"Husband, look at Xiao Chen and his wife. They’re clearly not putting us in their eyes."

Fu Yin watched Jiang Mian’s retreating figure and found himself at a loss for words, as he had just heard his father call her ’Miss Lin.’

Could it be...

He soothed her, "Alright, let’s eat first. We can discuss this afterward. After all, we don’t know them yet. We’ll introduce ourselves over dinner."

During the meal, Fu Jingcun took Jiang Mian by the hand and seated her next to himself, while Fu Sichen naturally took the seat next to Jiang Mian.

Luo Xi tried to sit next to Fu Sichen, but was quickly preempted by Fu Zerong, "Big brother, I want to sit next to you."

Seeing that Fu Sichen wasn’t averse to his brother, Jiang Mian struck up a conversation, "You’re still in school, right?"

Fu Zerong nodded, "High school. Sister-in-law, my name is Fu Zerong, but you can call me Xiao Ze."

Jiang Mian covered her mouth, giggling lightly, "You can also call me Sister Jiang Mian."

Just as Fu Zerong was about to say it, he caught sight of his elder brother and quickly corrected himself, "No, no, that wouldn’t be proper. I should call you sister-in-law."