Substitute Bride to the Crippled Billionaire
Chapter 126 Love at First Sight

Chapter 126: Chapter 126 Love at First Sight

"Eldest Brother." Fu Yixing appeared out of nowhere, blocking Fu Yihan’s path.

He seemed to have styled his hair at some point, but his naturally refined appearance paled in comparison when standing before Fu Yihan.

"I thought you weren’t coming back." Fu Yixing’s smile was somewhat forced, his gaze darting continuously between the two.

Fu Yihan looked at him with a faint, mocking smile: "Didn’t you say, for gatherings like these, the Eldest Young Master shouldn’t be absent?"

"Indeed." Fu Yixing nodded, smiling faintly, "Then Eldest Brother should have fun, and keep a close eye on things."

His words carried layers of meaning, but Fu Yihan remained indifferent.

After boasting a bit, Fu Yixing left.

Watching his departing figure, Fu Yihan called out, "Ah Qi, have some people guard the perimeter."

"Yes."

As Ah Qi walked away, Su Qingnuan naturally took his place, pushing Fu Yihan’s wheelchair as they headed further inside.

"Yihan, come, come." The old man spotted him, excitedly beckoning toward the person next to him, "This is Uncle Jiang, do you remember him?"

Fu Yihan glanced at the man, nodding indifferently, "Hello, Uncle Jiang."

Jiang Ye looked at his cold expression and laughed awkwardly, "Yihan, I used to hold you when you were little, do you remember?"

His icy gaze landed on Jiang Ye as Fu Yihan stared at him without a trace of expression.

"Hahaha!" Jiang Ye laughed dryly, "It’s fine if you don’t remember—it was so long ago, even I barely recall it."

After that, he found an excuse and walked away.

Watching Jiang Ye leave, the old man frowned and stared at Fu Yihan.

"What are you doing? Your Uncle Jiang is one of our company’s major clients. Why behave like that?"

"What’s that got to do with me?" Fu Yihan replied nonchalantly, "The company’s affairs aren’t for me to handle."

"..." The old man was at his wit’s end as he looked at Fu Yihan’s hardened face. "I know you’re still angry, but you can’t use your future as a joke. These are the elders you’ll have to deal with eventually."

"I won’t deal with them." Fu Yihan’s cold gaze returned to him. "Let Fu Yixing handle it."

"..."

Unable to tolerate Fu Yihan’s ever-growing icy attitude, the old man turned and left in frustration.

Su Qingnuan tilted her head, quietly observing Fu Yihan.

After the old man left, his expression didn’t seem any better.

"What are you looking at?"

"Ah?" Su Qingnuan quickly averted her gaze. "I wasn’t looking."

"Not looking?" Fu Yihan turned his head toward her, his faint smile tinged with teasing. "Am I good-looking?"

"Uh... huh? Who’s good-looking?"

Fu Yihan raised his hand and pointed at himself.

Su Qingnuan froze, unable to comprehend that such words were coming from him.

"What?" Fu Yihan arched an eyebrow, "Not good-looking?"

"No..." Su Qingnuan lowered her eyes, her fingers curling reflexively as she murmured, "Good... good-looking."

The tiny gestures didn’t escape Fu Yihan’s notice.

Knowing full well that this person didn’t take teasing lightly, Fu Yihan nonetheless enjoyed provoking her. Gradually, he withdrew his gaze, a faint curve appearing at the corner of his lips.

"A pity, though—a wastrel."

"..."

Su Qingnuan’s head snapped up, staring at Fu Yihan.

He had already turned away, his sharp gaze scanning the crowd, his expression serious, utterly devoid of defeat or helplessness.

Just now... had she misheard?

Su Qingnuan stared blankly at Fu Yihan, unsure of what to make of it.

Time passed, the hall grew increasingly crowded, and their secluded corner was no longer quiet.

"Ah, this must be the Eldest Young Master of the Fu family. Long time admirer, long time admirer."

Fu Yihan’s cold gaze swept over the man, his voice detached, "Who are you?"

"...."

After a while, someone else approached.

"Eldest Young Master, I’m..."

"Don’t know you."

"....."

Several people approached Fu Yihan, drawn by his reputation, but after exchanging a few words, it became clear that the infamous eldest son of the Fu family had a notoriously bad temperament—and it wasn’t merely a rumor.

Su Qingnuan stood by his side, silently witnessing Fu Yihan’s cold sarcasm.

As an observer, even she couldn’t help but marvel—Fu Yihan’s usual treatment of her was practically benevolent by comparison.

After dismissing the last clueless visitor, Fu Yihan stretched lazily.

"Alright, goal achieved, let’s go back."

Su Qingnuan nodded, turning the wheelchair around.

"Sister."

A familiar voice suddenly rang out, causing Su Qingnuan’s steps to falter.

Su Yuerou, dressed in an adorable gown, held the hem of her skirt as she trotted up to Su Qingnuan’s side. "I’ve been wondering where you went—so here you are!"

Su Qingnuan glanced at her, expressionless.

"Sister, it’s been so long since we’ve seen each other—why aren’t you more excited?" Su Yuerou asked sweetly.

"Excited." Su Qingnuan smiled faintly, "Of course I’m excited. Did you come alone?"

"Yes." Su Yuerou gestured helplessly, "Father and Mother were busy, so they sent me instead. Look at me—here, unfamiliar with everyone—so I thought maybe you could accompany me."

Unfamiliar with everyone?

The banquet had been going on for quite a while; if she truly wanted to find Su Qingnuan, wouldn’t she have done so earlier?

Waiting until now to approach her—surely there was an ulterior motive.

Su Qingnuan regarded her cautiously, remaining silent.

Su Yuerou ignored the wariness in her gaze, smiling softly, "Sister, since I rarely come by, won’t you take me for a little tour?"

Su Qingnuan frowned, just about to refuse.

"Yuerou." Fu Yihan’s calm voice interrupted. Su Qingnuan turned her head to look.

Fu Yihan sat there as composed as ever, his voice steady, "You’re sisters—show her around."

"...Alright."

Leaving Fu Yihan behind, Su Qingnuan led Su Yuerou around the banquet hall.

Su Yuerou stayed quiet and nonchalant, simply staying close to Su Qingnuan.

This wasn’t like her usual behavior.

Several times, Su Qingnuan looked back to see Su Yuerou quietly following her, seemingly unmotivated by any deeper intentions.

As the walk neared its end, Su Qingnuan finally let out a sigh of relief.

Just as Su Qingnuan was about to excuse herself, an unexpected figure appeared.

"Sister-in-law." Fu Yixing approached gracefully with a glass of wine, a faint smile on his lips. "Who’s this? Weren’t you going to introduce us?"

Su Qingnuan looked at him in confusion, glanced at Su Yuerou, and reluctantly said, "This is Su Yuerou, my elder sister."

"Ah, so it’s Sister-in-law’s older sister!" Fu Yixing feigned sudden understanding, stretching out his hand, "Miss Su, nice to meet you."

Su Yuerou graciously extended her hand to greet Fu Yixing.

"I’ve heard Sister-in-law has an elder sister, but never had the pleasure of meeting her until today." Fu Yixing, with his gentlemanly demeanor, raised his glass and offered it to Su Qingnuan. "Shall we share a toast?"

"Sure." Su Yuerou took the wine glass, taking a light sip as her lips brushed the glass rim, glancing at Fu Yixing.

He was smiling calmly as he looked back at her.

Su Yuerou chuckled, "Does Mr. Fu enjoy fine wine?"