Substitute Bride to the Crippled Billionaire
Chapter 131 Matchmaking

Chapter 131: Chapter 131 Matchmaking

Fu Yihan was momentarily surprised, his expression slightly dazed.

But he quickly reacted, smiling as he said, "I see Miss Jiang is in a good mood. Let her drink if she wants; after all, we did hire a designated driver."

The old man glared at him, as if saying he hated iron for not becoming steel.

Su Qingnuan’s gaze darted back and forth between them, and suddenly a smile appeared on her lips.

"See that?" Gu Xiaoxiao said mysteriously, "Your old man wants to pair them up."

Su Qingnuan nodded, amused, "I could tell."

But it was clear Fu Yihan had no such intention. Who knew if the old man’s matchmaking would succeed?

While Su Qingnuan was lost in thought, someone blocked the light from the side, prompting her to turn her head in confusion.

"Young Madam." A stranger’s face appeared in front of Shen Zhiliu, and that person smiled broadly, "I’ve long admired you. My name is Qin Hua. I would like to toast to you."

"...Okay."

Reluctantly holding her wine glass, Su Qingnuan stood up and said with a smile.

She downed it in one gulp, and that person smiled satisfactorily as they left.

Su Qingnuan leaned on the table as she sat down, staring in a daze at the table before her.

"Qingnuan?" Gu Xiaoxiao nudged her, concerned, "Are you okay?"

Su Qingnuan didn’t respond, her eyes still somewhat blank.

"...Could she be drunk?" Gu Xiaoxiao looked at Su Qingnuan in surprise.

She had never drunk with Su Qingnuan before, or rather, Su Qingnuan had never drunk in front of her.

Whenever she suggested drinking together, the other woman would hesitate. And knowing Su Qingnuan’s health issues, she never pushed her to drink, so she didn’t know Su Qingnuan had such a low alcohol tolerance.

Gently pinching Su Qingnuan’s arm, she turned to see Gu Xiaoxiao looking at her in confusion.

With a naive and clueless expression, there wasn’t a shred of defense.

Yep! Truly drunk.

Gu Xiaoxiao helplessly looked over at Mr. Fu, finding that he was also watching Su Qingnuan.

"Mr. Fu," Gu Xiaoxiao whispered, "She’s drunk."

Fu Yihan raised an eyebrow, his gaze shifting to behind Gu Xiaoxiao.

Gu Xiaoxiao paused, turning to look back.

She saw several women walking over with their glasses, clearly coming for a toast.

But given Su Qingnuan’s current state, how could she drink any more?

Gu Xiaoxiao quickly grabbed a glass from the table, stood up, and intercepted the women.

"Oh my! You ladies look absolutely stunning today," Gu Xiaoxiao said with a smile, "I really envy your close relationship, and also..."

She was like a wall, standing in front of Su Qingnuan, preventing anyone from getting closer.

The women, seeing they couldn’t get close, had no choice but to bring up Su Qingnuan’s name.

However, the person sitting there was already fuzzy, and no matter how many ways they hinted about Su Qingnuan, there was no response.

Arriving with high hopes, they left in disappointment.

After finally getting rid of a few people, Gu Xiaoxiao patted her flushed cheek, looking at Fu Yihan.

The latter looked at her with satisfaction.

Gu Xiaoxiao paused and hesitantly asked, "Mr. Fu, did you expect this and bring Qingnuan because of it?"

Fu Yihan’s brows raised in amusement as he looked at her.

"...I understand now."

As someone Fu Yihan found reliable to block drinks, Gu Xiaoxiao lived up to expectations and didn’t let Su Qingnuan have another drop.

As the meal went on, Gu Xiaoxiao herself became a bit muddled.

Thankfully, she wasn’t the only one.

Jiang Keli saw her friends off and turned back to look at Su Qingnuan.

She was obediently following beside Fu Yihan, heading outside.

"Mr. Fu," Gu Xiaoxiao waved unsteadily, smiling bitterly, "I’ll head back first."

"Wait," Fu Yihan glanced at A Qi, "take her back."

"Yes."

A Qi supported Gu Xiaoxiao’s shoulder and directly escorted her into the car.

Watching the car leave, Fu Yihan retracted his gaze.

"Let’s go," he said.

The person beside him said nothing, following Fu Yihan closely.

Until Fu Yihan got into the car, he sat inside, waiting for the wheelchair to be stored, then turned to find Su Qingnuan still standing by the car door.

"What are you doing?" Fu Yihan frowned, "Get in the car."

Su Qingnuan tilted her head, looking at her in confusion.

The night was deep, and under the moonlight, Fu Yihan could only see her dazed eyes, twinkling with questions.

"Get in the car," Fu Yihan said again.

But the person stood foolishly there, unmoved.

Fu Yihan impatiently shouted, "Help her into the car."

Seeing this, the driver hurried over, reaching out to assist.

Before his hand could reach Su Qingnuan, she backed away.

The driver moved closer, and Su Qingnuan retreated step by step, getting further away. The driver dared not approach, helplessly looking at Fu Yihan.

Fu Yihan frowned, "Are you going back or not?"

Hearing the words "going back," Su Qingnuan’s eyes lit up, staring energetically at Fu Yihan.

"Come here," Fu Yihan said.

Su Qingnuan obediently walked forward, taking care to detour when passing the driver.

Once again standing in front of the car door, Su Qingnuan looked intently at Fu Yihan.

Seeing her bright, doe-like eyes, Fu Yihan helplessly extended his hand, his tone softening slightly, "Be good, get in the car."

Su Qingnuan looked at his hand for a moment, then down at her own hand.

Seeing her standing still, Fu Yihan slightly frowned, the patience he had painstakingly accumulated about to run out again.

Suddenly, a cool sensation came from his palm.

Fu Yihan was momentarily taken aback, looking up.

Her hand quietly placed itself into his palm, her clear eyes reflected Fu Yihan’s surprised expression.

Following Fu Yihan’s guidance, Su Qingnuan carefully climbed into the car, sitting beside him.

Her hand held tightly onto Fu Yihan’s hand.

Fu Yihan looked down at their clasped hands, lost in thought.

The car slowly started, driving steadily.

Fu Yihan didn’t let go, turning his head to look out the window.

Suddenly, a weight settled on his shoulder.

In the reflection of the dark window, Fu Yihan’s image was visible, along with the figure leaning against his shoulder.

Su Qingnuan slept soundly, her mouth slightly open, breathing evenly.

Fu Yihan frowned a little, looking at his palm.

Their hands were still tightly clasped, not because Fu Yihan didn’t want to let go, but because the other person was clinging to him.

Su Qingnuan held his hand with so much force, even in sleep, she didn’t relax one bit.

Seeing those pale fingers, Fu Yihan couldn’t help but think of certain things on the dining table, his lips curving slightly upward.

Slowly turning back, Fu Yihan gazed out the window.

Shadows floated by, only the constantly flashing lights illuminated his reflection and...

With a growing smile, Fu Yihan tightened his grip.

It was unclear how much time had passed when the car finally stopped, and the driver, seeing the two with closed eyes in the backseat, quietly got out.

The night was still deep, and it was uncertain how much the bright moon could illuminate.

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