Summer Kiss

Chapter 85 Trading
Upon hearing that familiar voice, Shen Xici looked at the man beside him in disbelief. "Brother Fu, is it really you?"

"If it's not me, then is it a ghost? Do you really not want to see me?"

Shen Xici's gaze fell on him. He coughed twice and said, "I'm just a little surprised."

Fu Xicheng cut to the chase, "How did the doctor say about your injuries?"

"The bullet has been removed. Rest well and you'll be fine."

Fu Xicheng nodded, relieved that Shen Xici was alright. "You should get some rest."

At that moment, there was a knock on the ward door, and soon, a radiant old man walked in.

Seeing Fu Xicheng sitting motionless in the chair, the old man angrily thumped his cane.

"Fu Xicheng, you finally decided to come back. Why didn't you stay in Haicheng forever?"

The speaker was Fu Xicheng's grandfather, who immediately confronted Fu Xicheng upon entering the room.

Fu Xicheng did not stand up; he remained in the same position as before. "Isn't it because Shen Xici is injured? I came here specifically to check on him."

Upon hearing this, Grandpa Fu immediately became displeased. "Are you saying that Shen Xici isn't planning to come back unless he gets injured? You're trying to drive me crazy!"

Fu Xicheng smiled slightly. His grandfather was very shrewd and always knew how to scheme.

"Grandpa, you're joking. How could I dare to upset you? You're the only family I have in this life."

Grandpa Fu glared at Fu Xicheng, then inquired about Shen Xici's injuries before sitting down on the sofa.

"I heard from the Xu family's son that you opened an art studio in Haicheng? You said you don't care about your businesses in Beijing, so why did you open an art studio in Haicheng?"

Fu Xicheng wore a smile, but the coldness in his eyes made him unapproachable.

"If I have to be involved in everything, then what's the point of keeping those people around? Are they all a bunch of useless people?"

Fu Xicheng really has the nerve to say that. He's only been to the company a few times a year, and when he talks to him, he's practically bursting with rage.

Grandpa Fu couldn't argue with Fu Xicheng, so he glared at him and said, "Shut up! Tonight is Old Master Lin's 80th birthday. You have to come with me. You're not allowed to refuse."

Fu Xicheng didn't plan to leave Kyoto so soon. He nodded and said, "Okay, Grandpa, remember to prepare a gift for me."

Grandpa Fu: “…”

He has truly toiled for the Fu family his whole life. When will that brat Fu Xicheng be able to enjoy a peaceful retirement?

Grandpa Fu was afraid that Fu Xicheng would make other demands, so he stood up with his cane and said, "You and the Shen family boy can continue chatting. I'll be going now."

After Grandpa Fu left, the ward was quiet for a moment.

Shen Xici looked up at Fu Xicheng and tentatively asked, "Brother Fu, will you go back to Haicheng this time?"

Fu Xicheng's expression suddenly changed. He glared at Shen Xici and gave him a warning.

"Shen Xici, you'd better keep your mouth shut and don't let me hear you mention Jiang Yuning to anyone."

Shen Xici was startled. Fu Xicheng had just arrived in the capital when his grandfather received the news.

He got a girlfriend in Haicheng. Doesn't Grandpa Fu know that?
Seeing that Shen Xici was lost in thought, Fu Xicheng emphasized again, "Did you hear what I said clearly?"

Shen Xici nodded. He knew some things very well, and he wouldn't go around saying them. "I understand."

...

In the evening, at the Lin Family Manor, it was Mr. Lin's 80th birthday celebration.

The manor was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and the whole manor was filled with a festive atmosphere.

Fu Xicheng, dressed in a suit and tie, followed his grandfather into the banquet hall.

Xu Yansheng was chatting with a middle-aged man when he saw Fu Xicheng arrive. He ended his conversation and, holding a wine glass, approached Fu Xicheng. "I thought you flew back to Haicheng after reading about Shen Xici."

Fu Xicheng picked up a wine glass from a waiter and looked around, noticing that there were quite a few people attending the birthday banquet.

"How can we go back so soon? If we don't stay at the Fu family's house for one night, won't my grandfather cause a huge uproar?"

Xu Yansheng took a sip of red wine and lowered his voice, "Grandpa Fu doesn't know about you and Miss Jiang yet, so you'd better keep this a secret."

Fu Xicheng would certainly not allow his grandfather to interfere in his private life; he has always been very good at keeping secrets.

"Don't worry, all the spies he planted in Haicheng have become my people."

Xu Yansheng nodded. Fu Xicheng was decisive and ruthless in handling certain matters. The people that Grandpa Fu sent to Haicheng to monitor Fu Xicheng probably wished they were dead.

Suddenly, a clear voice interrupted what he was about to say.

“Yan Sheng”.

Lin Yuecheng, the daughter of the Lin family, walked towards them with elegant steps.

Fu Xicheng looked over upon hearing the sound and saw a woman in a light pink evening gown standing beside Xu Yansheng.

Lin Yuecheng took a few steps forward. She hadn't seen Xu Yansheng for a long time, and she wanted to take a closer look at him.

Xu Yansheng sidestepped, maintaining a certain distance from her.

Lin Yuecheng seemed used to it. She smiled and looked at Fu Xicheng.

"Mr. Fu, it's been a long time."

Fu Xicheng nodded to her, and looking at Lin Yuecheng in front of him, her background information involuntarily came to mind.

He narrowed his eyes. "Miss Lin wants to get closer to Xu Yansheng. Do you need my advice?"

Upon hearing Fu Xicheng say this, Xu Yansheng couldn't help but curse, "Damn it, Fu Xicheng, you can't do this to me!"

Lin Yuecheng knew very well that Fu Xicheng and Xu Yansheng were good friends, and with his advice, she would definitely be able to win over Xu Yansheng easily.

"If Mr. Fu can help me win over Xu Yansheng, I will be eternally grateful."

Xu Yansheng dared not stay there any longer, fearing that Lin Yuecheng would cling to him and not let go.

By then, it will be very difficult for him to escape.

"Fu Xicheng, you two can chat here. I'm leaving now."

Lin Yuecheng's gaze followed Xu Yansheng until his figure disappeared from her sight.

She finally managed to see Xu Yansheng today, but he ran away after only half a minute together.

She lowered her eyes, looking somewhat disappointed. "Sigh, how did he manage to slip away again?"

Fu Xicheng seemed to have thought of something, so he changed the subject.

"I've heard that Ms. Lin runs a design company, and your company's designs can be found in department stores in first-tier cities across China."

Lin Yuecheng had always been cautious in her dealings with Fu Xicheng, and she said modestly, "Compared to Mr. Fu, I'm nothing."

In Fu Xicheng's view, Lin Yuecheng was indeed very hardworking and had great talent in design, which made him want to collaborate with her.

"I estimate that Xu Yansheng will return to Haicheng tomorrow. I will tell you his whereabouts then."

Lin Yuecheng looked up at him, puzzled as to why Fu Xicheng was doing this. She asked, "Why is Mr. Fu helping me like this?"

"Miss Lin, would you like to make a deal with me, Mr. Fu?"