He plays a domineering CEO in a short drama, starting by educating his employees about the law.

Shen Qingxi was certainly not trying to comfort Fu Tingye out of kindness.

He simply felt that the story wasn't over yet.

According to the normal plot...

This kind of "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" plot is bound to have a sequel.

Shen Qingxi, mainly because he hadn't had enough of the excitement yet!

After hearing Shen Qingxi's words, Fu Tingye...

His eyes lit up instantly.

"What does Young Master Shen mean?"

Shen Qingxi said, "I didn't mean anything by it, I was just saying it casually!"

You'll have to figure out the specifics yourself.

Actually, to be honest, I don't really have any connection with any of you!

If the Bai family hadn't stood by me, I wouldn't have shown up at all today.

I'm telling you this without any ulterior motives. If I had to say, perhaps you could consider it just something I do out of interest!

Fu Tingye glanced at Shen Qingxi thoughtfully.

A moment later.

Fu Tingye said, "Thank you, Young Master Shen. I think I might have figured some things out now!"

Shen Qingxi looked at Fu Tingye.

I was somewhat surprised.

This Fu Tingye seems quite different from the domineering CEOs in those romance novels that Shen Qingxi knows about.

Fu Tingye seems exceptionally clear-headed, and most importantly, he can understand human speech!

Shen Qingxi said, "No need to thank me, I just said a few words casually!"

There's absolutely no need for that word "thank you"!

Fu Tingye said, "No matter what, Young Master Shen's words did have an impact on me!"

This thanks are well-deserved.

Shen Qingxi said, "Since you're going to thank me, why don't you tell me about a question you have?"

Fu Tingye looked at Shen Qingxi: "What?"

Shen Qingxi stared intently at Fu Tingye: "How did you know Bai Ci was in Jiangcheng?"

Fu Tingye's pupils suddenly contracted.

Shen Qingxi smiled and said, "How about we change the question? How did you know that Bai Ci and I know each other?"

Fu Tingye did not answer immediately.

Instead, she countered with, "Why do you think I came because I knew Bai Ci knew you?"

Shen Qingxi laughed and said, "It's very simple. When you entered the private room and saw me, the first thing you showed was hostility, not curiosity or doubt."

If a normal person were to put themselves in my shoes, their first reaction upon seeing me would definitely be confusion.

After all, my appearance here is quite unexpected.

But you didn't.

So there's only one possibility: you knew from the beginning that I knew Bai Ci, and you were even prepared for me to be here today!

So, who told you that?

Fu Tingye said, "It seems that the rumors in Kyoto are indeed true."

It's widely rumored in the capital that Shen Qingxi of the Shen family has been hiding his true abilities!

Since the age of ten, he has been hiding his talents and concealing his brilliance.

Everyone in Kyoto is speculating that you might know something, such as the Chosen Ones Project.

Therefore, you conceal your talents to lull the attention of the other chosen ones.

Or perhaps it's to add some mystery to themselves.

Strengthen your trump cards!

I had always thought that this might be an exaggeration.

After all, at ten years old, you're just a child!

How could someone be so cunning?

But now it seems I was being superficial, Shen Qingxi, you really went a bit too far!

Shen Qingxi smiled and said, "You flatter me. Perhaps your idea is correct? So, can you answer my question now?"

Is that Fu Yongkang?

Fu Tingye said, "You've already guessed it, why do I need to ask?"

Shen Qingxi said, "It's still necessary. After all, there are some things I need to verify."

Rumors had been circulating in Jiangcheng for some time.

The Fu family of Jiangcheng is not as simple as it seems; there are other forces behind them.

"Now it seems you're referring to the Fu family of Kyoto!"

Fu Tingye shook his head: "I don't think so. In fact, as you know, the older generation likes to have children!"

My grandfather's generation had seven brothers, and my father's generation had five brothers!

Not to mention my great-grandfather's generation.

Our family is unlike yours.

We've spent our whole lives making furniture; to put it simply, our family is a carpentry family!

Therefore, we value these relatives!

These relatives also left Kyoto to seek their own opportunities.

Gradually, many Fu families emerged.

Some still maintain contact with our family, while others have completely lost contact.

The same principle applies to Fu Yongkang's lineage.

If we really trace it back, he should be the son of the fourth son of my second great-grandfather's third son!

Shen Qingxi was speechless.

No, this family has so many members?

And the third son of the great-grandfather was the third grandfather, and the fourth son of the third grandfather was the fourth uncle.

The blood relation is quite close.

Fu Tingye said, "Since you were able to guess it was him, then you should also know why he contacted me!"

Shen Qingxi nodded: "Yes, it seems that the exposure of the power behind me has frightened him!"

Do you wish to seek the protection of your master's family?

Fu Tingye nodded: "Yeah, more or less."

The Fu family has no desire to get involved in any conflicts; this is a rule set by my grandfather!

Actually, I'm quite curious about the Selector Program.

I'm quite interested in everything, including IPOs and emerging industries.

Unfortunately, my grandfather disagreed.

In my grandfather's view, furniture is the root of the Fu family, and the furniture market will never disappear.

Therefore, the Fu family only needs to honestly earn their own money!

No matter how much, at least I feel at ease!

Of course, if possible, I hope Young Master Shen can give me some face.

Do not exterminate the Fu family line in Jiangcheng.

After all, we're all relatives!

Shen Qingxi laughed and said, "Actually, I really didn't plan to do anything to him."

Fu Tingye nodded: "I believe it, his eyes are too small!"

"I've seen too little, but it's different with Young Master Shen. I believe Young Master Shen has never taken him seriously at all!"

Shen Qingxi said, "I didn't realize you were so agreeable to me!"

Fu Tingye smiled and said, "Then I should feel honored!"

Alright, Young Master Shen, now that things are finished here, I'm leaving.

Perhaps, given the opportunity, we could collaborate!

Shen Qingxi smiled and said, "There will be that opportunity."

Fu Tingye stood up, shook hands with Shen Qingxi, and then left with his assistant.

After Fu Tingye left.

Pang Cheng said, "Young Master, it seems that Fu Tingye is inclined to side with us!"

Shen Qingxi said, "Well, judging from this, he does have this idea, but didn't he also say that his grandfather won't allow it!"

Therefore, the Fu family patriarch is the most important.

It seems he was trying to remind me that everyone else had taken the wrong path from the start.

He wanted to get involved in some emerging industries, but the person he needed to win over was Old Master Fu!