The Time-Limited Love and Marriage
Chapter 221

Chapter 221: Chapter 221

But Jiang Weiwei was puzzled as to why Jiang Moxi, besides giving her that cold glance, had made no other move.

Nothing, nothing at all!

Not even stepping forward to claim that she was the designer of the software.

So Jiang Weiwei couldn’t help but suspect, could it be that Jiang Moxi had also plagiarized the software from somewhere else, and that was why she didn’t dare to assert that she was the designer?

Or perhaps Jiang Moxi had realized that her lack of enthusiasm in learning would lead others to disbelief, even if she did claim the software’s design?

Regardless of the reason, plagiarizing Jiang Moxi’s homework and even being rewarded with extra points truly gave Jiang Weiwei a taste of sweetness.

Thus, for the assignments over the next few days, Jiang Weiwei would always check Jiang Moxi’s software before submitting her own work.

Basically, the software designed by Jiang Moxi was significantly better than what she or any other student in the same cohort could produce.

So Jiang Weiwei simply took Jiang Moxi’s homework, changed the name to her own, and then erased her own work, replacing it with Jiang Moxi’s name.

Jiang Weiwei also wondered why Jiang Moxi, clearly aware of her brazen theft, did nothing to stop her, not even the minimum defense.

There was a point when she felt maybe it was all a trap set by Jiang Moxi, a trap she should not walk into again, lest she falls into an abyss from which there is no return.

But the feeling of gaining without effort and receiving everyone’s attention and praise was too intoxicating.

Jiang Weiwei simply couldn’t stop herself, even if Jiang Moxi delayed handing in her assignment by a few minutes, she would wait patiently by the side...

*

On the other side, Fu Youhan was called back to the Fu Family home.

Fu Wangning brought two cups of brewed orange tea and set them down in front of Old Master Fu and Fu Youhan.

"Brother Han, I added black tea to your portion, it’s gentler on the stomach," Fu Wangning said as he sat down on the sofa next to Fu Youhan.

Seeing Fu Youhan just nodding slightly, Old Master Fu answered for him: "Wangning is so thoughtful."

Fu Wangning said with a slight smile, "Brother Han’s stomach isn’t strong, I’m worried he’ll feel like before, an onset of stomach pain just from drinking green tea."

"Look how much Wangning cares for you. You kid, stop drinking outside in the evenings and come home more often, so Wangning doesn’t have to worry!"

Old Master Fu’s words made Fu Wangning a bit bashful but also slightly expectant, looking at Fu Youhan.

But Fu Youhan seemed to miss the hint in Old Master Fu’s words, quickly changing the subject: "Been busy lately."

Old Master Fu’s smile faded slightly.

If he hadn’t known that Fu Youhan had been spending his days at Night Color, he might have believed that Fu Youhan was actually busy with something important, given the serious demeanor he just showed.

"Even if you’re busy, you need to have some restraint. With your leg like this, stop messing around all the time," Old Master Fu’s voice held a hint of warning.

Fu Youhan, however, leaned against his wheelchair, neck slightly raised looking at the ceiling showing an abrupt prominence of his Adam’s apple.

"In any case, I can’t stand up. I’ll take it one day at a time," Fu Youhan seemed dismissive, but his tone was more like talking back to Old Master Fu.

The atmosphere turned tense, a chill appearing in Old Master Fu’s eyes.

Fu Wangning quickly intervened to smooth things over: "Brother Han, I have been studying traditional Chinese acupuncture for the past few years. Recently, some of the patients I’ve treated had conditions worse than yours, and they’ve shown significant improvement after treatments. So I am confident that your legs can recover fully."

Fu Wangning also added, "Let’s start with a few treatment sessions. There’s no need to set a specific time; just come home in the evening, and I’ll treat you."

Old Master Fu naturally praised Fu Wangning’s arrangements, then spoke coldly to Fu Youhan, "If you don’t want to be in a wheelchair for the rest of your life, come home every evening for treatment."

But Fu Youhan simply replied, "We’ll see."

Old Master Fu was almost driven to fury, nearly shouting at Fu Youhan.

"Wangning has spent four years studying traditional Chinese acupuncture to treat your legs. And you, look at your attitude!"

When Fu Youhan remained silent, Fu Wangning could only gently and softly soothe Old Master Fu.

"Brother Han probably has done so many treatments before with no results that he’s lost confidence. The key right now is to rebuild his confidence. I’ll organize the recovery data of my treatment plans in the next few days. I believe after Brother Han has seen it, he will have confidence in the treatment."

With Fu Wangning’s persuasion, Old Master Fu calmed down a bit and moved past the topic.

"Wangning hasn’t been home for so long. I plan to throw a banquet for her, as a formal greeting and dust-cleansing event. Besides, I think you and Wangning are about the same age and it’s time to settle down. We’ll announce it at the banquet, it’ll be a double celebration."

Fu Wangning quietly glanced at Fu Youhan, only to see the latter’s expression remained as cold and detached as ever.

"You want a double celebration? It’s easy, just announce Yiming’s marriage." His voice was like the clash of cold stones.

It was a tactful rejection, causing the eager anticipation in Fu Wangning’s eyes to falter.

Old Master Fu also understood what Fu Youhan meant and felt so angry that he almost wanted to confront him.

But he knew well that a person like Fu Youhan couldn’t be forced.

Just like in the past, when Old Master Fu insisted on having him leave Wall Street to take over the family business, he resolutely chose to become a mercenary.

So, this matter couldn’t be rushed.

Seeing that Old Master Fu had calmed down, Fu Youhan added, "Notify me once the dinner time is arranged, I’ll leave first."

Chi Jing, who had been standing to the side the whole time, heard this and immediately came over to push the wheelchair.

Once they left, Old Master Fu angrily set the teacup down hard on the table, his face chillingly stern.

Was Fu Youhan growing increasingly disobedient because he found out something?

Fu Wangning hurriedly went to console Old Master Fu, "Uncle, Brother Han has been in that wheelchair for four years; it must have affected his psyche. I’ll persuade him. Please, don’t be angry anymore."

With Fu Wangning’s comforting words, Old Master Fu’s expression softened a bit...

*

Chi Jing could feel that Fu Youhan’s mood had not improved even after getting into the car.

The cold aura emanating from him seemed almost enough to freeze Chi Jing solid.

Seeing Chi Jing’s timid demeanor, Fu Youhan was aware that his mood was off.

After a moment’s thought, he took out his phone and called Jiang Moxi.

Jiang Moxi was obviously surprised to receive a call out of the blue from Fu Youhan.

"What’s up?"

"Can’t I call you for no reason?" Fu Youhan’s voice was as frosty as usual.

On the other end of the line, Jiang Moxi remained unaware of any abnormality.

She only laughed, "I just didn’t expect you to be the type to make chit-chat on the phone just because!"

"Chit-chat on the phone?" Fu Youhan was unfamiliar with the phrase.

Jiang Moxi explained to him, "It means to talk about mundane daily things."

"Seems like making chit-chat on the phone isn’t so bad."

Fu Youhan didn’t actually know why, in bad times, he would suddenly choose to call Jiang Moxi.

But the call proved to be the right choice.

Even if his mood had been on the verge of spiraling out of control, after hearing Jiang Moxi’s voice, it inexplicably calmed down.

On the other end, Jiang Moxi asked him, "Have you eaten yet? How about we have lunch together?"

"Sure, let’s go to that private kitchen that does the crab dish."

"Okay, I’ll meet you there." When Fu Youhan hung up the phone, the corners of his lips curved slightly, faint yet genuine.

Through the rearview mirror, Chi Jing witnessed the process of Fu Youhan going from angry to calm and found it incredible.

He even thought that next time Fu Youhan got angry, he must immediately find the "fire extinguisher" Jiang Moxi!

*

Half an hour later, Jiang Moxi and Fu Youhan met at the entrance of the private kitchen restaurant.

The moment they saw each other, both had smiles in their eyes.

Who would have expected that the second they started walking towards each other, they would hear a familiar voice.

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