The Time-Limited Love and Marriage
Chapter 212

Chapter 212: Chapter 212

Jiang Moxi heard that Fu Youhan and Fu Wangning went together to the Ling Family’s house while she was helping Ling Ye with carrying a pot of freshly cooked egg custard, her hand faltering.

"Moxi, is it not hot?"

Ling Ye looked at Jiang Moxi holding the extremely hot porcelain plate that contained the egg custard without gloves, his expression slightly serious.

He originally thought that during the New Year period, since Jiang Moxi hadn’t seen Uncle Xiao, she should have already given up her obsession with him.

But now it seemed that his prediction about Jiang Moxi’s feelings was too optimistic.

Look, the moment Jiang Moxi heard that Uncle Xiao had arrived, she seemed not to feel the high temperature at all, a testament to the depth of her secret love.

Ling Ye even exclaimed in his heart: "What should I use to save you, my good buddy!"

And upon hearing Ling Ye’s voice, Jiang Moxi quickly snapped back to reality.

"It’s hot!" She decisively placed the porcelain plate in Ling Ye’s hands.

Ling Ye immediately screamed, "Fuck, it’s burning me to death."

However, setting it down now would likely result in worse burns, probably even scalding his feet.

Thus, Ling Ye could only keep screaming while carrying the egg custard towards the dining table.

Fu Youhan and Fu Wangning, upon hearing Ling Ye’s exclamation, hurried over.

"Where did it burn you, Xiao Ye?" Wangning saw Ling Ye had put down the egg custard and was blowing on his own hands, quickly grabbing Ling Ye’s hands to check.

Seeing Wangning checking Ling Ye’s hands, Fu Youhan didn’t step forward but just sat in his wheelchair, his lips slightly curling as he watched Jiang Moxi standing not far away.

He knew that after Jiang Moxi finished her job at Night Color and returned to Tianqin Bay in the evening, they could meet; however, Fu Youhan still couldn’t sit still and wanted to create every possible opportunity to see her.

Knowing that Jiang Moxi would visit the Ling Family today for tutoring, he had brought a freshly delivered tuna and two pieces of premium marbled beef.

He said it was to nourish Ling Hua and Ling Ye, but only Fu Youhan knew that he actually wanted to see Jiang Moxi.

Fu Youhan also realized that since reconciling, his feelings for Jiang Moxi have become increasingly uncontrollable, but he didn’t mind, even thinking that living this way for a lifetime wouldn’t be so bad.

However, it seemed like the girl wasn’t in a good mood today. Even after making eye contact for a long time, she hadn’t given him a smile.

Fu Youhan was reflecting on what might have upset her today when he heard Ling Ye say, "I’m fine, but Moxi just got burnt."

Fu Youhan immediately maneuvered his wheelchair over to Jiang Moxi, taking her hands to check.

On both of her thumbs and index fingers, there were several large blisters.

Fu Youhan’s expression immediately changed, "Hua Hua, go get the medicine box."

"Okay, I’ll bring it right away." Ling Hua hurried upstairs.

Jiang Moxi could feel that while Fu Youhan was holding her hands, Wangning’s scrutinizing gaze was fixed on her.

It was as if she suddenly encroached on someone else’s property, making Jiang Moxi feel as if the blisters on her hands burned even more, and she hastily tried to pull her hands back.

But Fu Youhan wouldn’t let go, holding her hands tightly, "Don’t move, if it’s not treated properly, infection can be troublesome."

His cool voice carried threads of concern and pity.

So, for the first time, Wangning seriously sized up Jiang Moxi.

Her features were extremely clear and elegant, and her figure graceful, clearly a standard beauty.

However, in the eyes of Heavenly Pride Girl Wangning, Jiang Moxi’s beauty mostly seemed kitschy.

She didn’t think that Fu Youhan would like this kind of kitschy beauty.

After all, the beauties who had been around Fu Youhan previously also included such flamboyantly clear beauties, but it wasn’t seen that Fu Youhan got close to those women.

However, the scene of Fu Youhan holding the woman’s hand still stung her eyes considerably.

Thus, Wangning hid her discomfort and puzzledly looked at Jiang Moxi: "This is..."

"This is Miss Huahua’s tutor, Jiang Moxi; she has also helped me a lot before."

Ling Ye knew that the elders of the Fu Family all hoped Uncle Xiao and Wangning would soon marry.

In Ling Ye’s heart, only a goddess-like woman with a successful career like Fu Wangning was considered the most suitable marriage partner for his younger uncle.

So, he was also worried that this scene might cause a misunderstanding for Fu Wangning, and he hurriedly explained on behalf of his uncle.

Upon hearing she was a tutor, Fu Wangning’s sense of crisis significantly decreased.

Thus, even when greeting Jiang Moxi, her eyes took on a more sincere look.

"So you are Huahua’s tutor, nice to meet you. Sister Yinan has mentioned you before, saying you are very capable and that Huahua’s grades improved significantly within a short period of time."

"Hello, Miss Fu." Jiang Moxi nodded slightly in response.

At this moment, Ling Hua brought over the medicine box.

Fu Wangning opened the medicine kit, "Brother Han, let me help Miss Jiang."

But Fu Youhan directly took the tweezers and cotton swabs and started treating Jiang Moxi himself: "I’ll take care of it."

Fu Wangning felt something was amiss as she watched the scene.

However, she also thought that maybe because Jiang Moxi had helped improve Ling Hua’s grades significantly, that was why Fu Youhan was nice to her.

Ling Ye, watching the same scene, also found it a bit unbelievable.

But he thought, perhaps out of responsibility, his younger uncle took it upon himself to treat Jiang Moxi’s wounds, especially since he personally brought Jiang Moxi back to tutor Ling Hua.

Only Ling Hua felt that, when her uncle was treating Sister Moxi’s wounds, he was so cautious and gentle!

It felt like he was holding Sister Moxi in his palm like porcelain, fearing she’d get bumped or scratched...

After treating Jiang Moxi’s wounds and starting to wrap them in bandages, Fu Youhan cautioned, "You can’t get it wet for the next few days, you must change the dressing daily."

Jiang Moxi, staring at her fingertips now bunched up like a little ball, her cheeks burning hot and her ears tingling, was somewhat lost in her own world, not heeding Fu Youhan’s cautions.

Actually, she and Fu Youhan had done things countless times more intimate than this.

But she couldn’t understand why, when Fu Youhan bandaged her wounds in front of others, she felt inexplicably unbearable.

Was it because Fu Wangning was present?

Seeing her like this, Fu Youhan raised his voice, "Did you hear me?"

"I heard you," Jiang Moxi responded this time, but still kept her gaze down, afraid others might notice her discomfort.

Fu Wangning watched as Fu Youhan repeatedly cautioned Jiang Moxi. The strange concern and the atmosphere others couldn’t penetrate made her feel a stifling sensation in her chest.

Hence, without waiting for Fu Youhan and Jiang Moxi to say anything else, she smiled and suggested to Ling Ye and Ling Hua:

"We brought some tuna and marbled beef. Let’s have the chefs prepare some sashimi and grilled beef."

Being a food lover, Ling Hua jumped three feet high upon hearing about the extra food.

"That’s great, Aunt Wangning always brings so many delicious things when she comes back, I love you!"

Seeing Ling Hua’s gluttonous behavior, Ling Ye couldn’t help but disdain:

"You’ve already fattened yourself over the new year. If you keep eating like this, by Lantern Festival you’ll be ready to slaughter."

Ann ory, Ling Hua chased after Ling Ye to hit him, failing to reach him she then complained to Aunt Wangnin.

"Aunt Wangning, he’s treating me like a pig! He’s going to eat me!"

With Ling Hua the lively one around, the atmosphere remained quite good.

However, when dinner began, Fu Youhan instructed the chef, "Bring a few forks."

As soon as the chef delivered the forks, Fu Youhan personally handed a fork to Jiang Moxi.

This action once again made Fu Wangning’s heart skip a beat.

But besides that, Fu Youhan and Jiang Moxi had no other close interactions.

Fu Wangning again thought she might be overthinking.

After all, Jiang Moxi had burned her fingers at the Ling Family home, and Fu Youhan, fearing a guest might not eat well, took extra care of her.

But as soon as she returned to the Fu Family Mansion, Fu Wangning contacted a private detective.