The Outcast Heiress’s Secret Identities
Chapter 447 - Chapter 447 0445 Except for her there will be no one else

Chapter 447: 0445 Except for her, there will be no one else. Chapter 447: 0445 Except for her, there will be no one else. His footsteps paused slightly before he turned and headed to the living room, taking out his mobile phone from his suit jacket. As he saw the caller ID, deep currents stirred within his inscrutable black eyes.

He slid his finger across the screen to answer the call.

Yet before Fu Qiyuan could speak, an anxious voice from the other side burst forth,

“Ao ao ao… Brother, brother, are you keeping something from me?”

Fu Qiyuan methodically adjusted his cuffs, rolling down the sleeves he had pushed up while cooking.

“Hmm, which matter are you referring to?”

Fu Qixiu, struck by realization: “…”

There was a long silence on the other end before a melancholic voice said,

“Bro, am I no longer your most beloved little brother? Are you actually keeping secrets from me? You actually have your own little secret.”

Fu Qiyuan continued the call as he walked upstairs, his tone indifferent.

“If you come back to take over Fu’s, you’re still my dearest brother.”

Fu Qixiu shivered all over, giving a dry laugh, “Haha… It’s so normal to have one’s own secrets these days, dear brother, pretend I didn’t say anything, just pretend…”

“Do you have anything else?” Fu Qiyuan asked blandly.

After a moment, Fu Qixiu spoke with some hesitation,

“Brother, are you and sister-in-law… serious?”

Fu Qiyuan’s brows and eyes darkened, and his tone instantly turned sharp.

“What are you trying to say?”

Fu Qixiu, unafraid, let out a light sigh filled with thick concern.

“Although I don’t know how far you and sister-in-law have gone, over at the Fu family… I’ve heard there’s been quite a stir recently, they’ve eyed many daughters of distinguished families, those young ladies. It’s unclear whether they were spurred by you.”

Fu Qiyuan’s steps faltered, his features clouding over with depth.

“And the landmark advertising matter is too high-profile, it may not be good for sister-in-law, if you want to protect her, perhaps it would be better not to expose her to the Fu family too soon.”

Fu Qiyuan’s inscrutable gaze was as still as the deep sea, his expression ominously grim and bloodthirsty, emanating a heavy murderous air.

“You think I can’t protect her?”

Thinking of his older brother’s methods, a chill ran down Fu Qixiu’s spine, a sinister coldness welling up in his heart.

“No, I’m just worried about the Fu family… Brother, have you made up your mind?”

Fu Qixiu’s ambiguous words, but due to the many years of tacit understanding between the brothers, easily conveyed the underlying message.

“Besides her, there will be no one else.”

For a moment, Fu Qixiu didn’t know whether to feel happy or worried.

Since they had come of age, the Fu family hadn’t stopped pushing women their way, each with an extraordinary background, gentle and virtuous. But his brother hadn’t so much as given any of them a glance, not even a blink.

He once thought that his brother might indeed end up a lifelong loner; he had never seen him show interest in any woman, let alone take one to heart.

But now, his brother really had a woman, and he should be happy about it.

Nevertheless, he was all too aware that, as the heir to the Fu Consortium, his brother had many obligations that were beyond his control, including the lack of choice in–

His marriage!

All of a sudden, a strong sense of guilt and self-reproach welled up in Fu Qixiu’s heart, his voice becoming raspy.

“Brother, I…”

Fu Qiyuan cut him off directly, stating flatly,

“Instead of worrying about my affairs, you might as well think about the pile of documents in your office.”

Fu Qixiu blinked, “Huh?”

Without detecting any refusal from his younger brother, Fu Qiyuan unemotionally continued,

“You’ve been out enjoying yourself for so long, it’s time to buckle down. Those projects you’re responsible for are waiting for you. I want to see you at the company by the end of this month.”

Fu Qixiu: “…”

He really shouldn’t have made this call!

Also, guilt and self-reproach, all of that can go to hell!

He truly sympathized with that future sister-in-law he had never met, who had caught the eye of the Great Devil, his own brother.

But he was in no mood to pity others because he… was in danger himself!

Woe is me… His life was too hard!

–

When Fu Qiyuan hung up the phone and returned to the room, Su Ran had already finished bathing and was now dozing off on the sofa, hugging a pillow.

He stepped lightly, walking slowly to her side. Her long hair gathered to one side, her palm-sized little face turned a shade of pink due to the recent bath, and her normally willful and casual brows were tinged with a hint of fatigue.

Fu Qiyuan’s gaze fell on her unpowdered face, and a wave of tenderness surged from the bottom of his heart.

He bent slightly, and his clearly jointed fingers gently brushed the hair on her cheek. Su Ran, drowsy in her nap, sniffed a familiar and pleasant scent.

Cold and clean, it gave a strong sense of comfort. Her slightly furrowed brows slowly unfolded, and she subconsciously rubbed her pillow before sinking back to sleep.

Fu Qiyuan chuckled helplessly. When they had first met, he had been at a loss with her wariness and defenses; now, he was pleased with her trust and dependency.

He sat down gently beside her, the scent that was close at hand, the slight noises, and the undeniable pressure feeling slowly made Su Ran open her eyes.

Upon opening her eyes, she saw the man’s strikingly handsome face. Su Ran blinked, and her thoughts gradually gathered.

“Awake?”

Fu Qiyuan straightened the hair on her shoulder, his black eyes smiling at her.

“Mm, is dinner ready?”

The usually cool voice carried the grogginess and softness of someone not yet fully awake. Fu Qiyuan’s deep eyes narrowed, and his Adam’s apple moved ever so slightly.

He reached out to lift her from the sofa, tossed the pillow aside, and gently pulled her into his arms, wrapping around her waist.

“Mm, let’s eat first, then you can sleep.”

Su Ran nodded in his embrace, “Okay.”

The two of them went downstairs together, and Su Ran was slightly surprised to see the meal prepared on the table.

“Did you make dinner today?”

“Mm.”

Fu Qiyuan pulled out a chair for her. Su Ran walked inside, and he pushed the chair forward. After she sat down, Fu Qiyuan took his place beside her.

He then served her a bowl of Ginseng and Goji Berry Chicken Soup.

“You’ve lost some weight recently, if work is too tiring, then take a break. Don’t push yourself too much.”

Su Ran took a sip of the soup and then smiled as she said:

“It’s okay, the international competition is a month away; I can relax a bit for now.”

Fu Qiyuan nodded, and they began their meal.

When Su Ran took her first bite of food, her eyes immediately lit up.

“What’s wrong?”

Fu Qiyuan, attentive as always, inquired.

She looked at him, her face full of unmistakable praise, “Your cooking skills are really getting better and better.”

Fu Qiyuan was startled, a smile flashing through his eyes.

“Should I cook for you more often? Hmm?”

Su Ran continued to eat as she nodded.

“Sure!”

–

After dinner, Su Ran lost her drowsiness, and they sat in the living room watching TV.

“Do you have a design in mind for the international competition?”

Fu Qiyuan suddenly asked.