Mrs. Fu, please be mindful of the appropriate boundaries.

Xu Qingcheng was so angry that her chest was bulging.

When I feel bloated, my stomach feels uncomfortable.

She was feeling unwell and tried hard to calm herself down so that she wouldn't throw up while sitting in the car.

After finally calming down, Xu Qingcheng stared at her cold fingers and couldn't remember why she had been so angry that her chest hurt.

He knocked a crack in the hard shell that encased her body when she wasn't looking.

This made Xu Qingcheng wary, resistant, and flustered.

Frustrated, she slammed her head against the steering wheel, a honk of the horn pulling her back from her chaotic thoughts.

......

Duan Heng asked Fu Jingting if he needed to come along, since it was a very sensitive time. Zhou Qian had specifically instructed Duan Heng to be extra careful, since Jincheng was not within their sphere of influence, otherwise they wouldn't have brought in the Tang family of Jincheng to cooperate.

"No need." Fu Jingting looked out the car window. "You stay here. Keep an eye on Qingcheng. Things are bound to get chaotic during this time. I'm afraid she might misjudge the situation and go to extremes. If there are any problems, let me know immediately."

Duan Heng hummed in agreement. "Fu Hongxin has been getting a bit impatient lately, resorting to all sorts of underhanded tactics, but none of them are exactly respectable."

"Fu Hongxin is too dirty-minded, don't go against him," Fu Jingting cautioned, his eyes deep. "I spoke with Zhou Qian on the phone yesterday, telling him to be careful and always be on guard against any traps we might set. You also need to stay alert and not doze off. As for your uncle, as long as he stays on the right track, your brother will definitely be able to block him completely."

But the concern is that Fu Minghui might resort to underhanded methods, which is why Fu Hongxin needs to be extra careful.

"Also, when I go to Jincheng to meet with Tang Kaiji, I'll give the media a heads-up beforehand to avoid any news leaks." Fu Jingting pursed his lips. "This is a collaboration orchestrated by our elder brother; we shouldn't let the media get too much attention and exaggerate, disrupting the plan."

"I know," Duan Heng replied.

The car drove from Ancheng to the airport, where Fu Jingting and Tang Kejia had agreed to meet.

As they entered the airport terminal and walked towards the VIP area, Fu Jingting suddenly stopped. Duan Heng, who was beside him, also paused and looked in the direction Fu Jingting was looking.

The toy store at the airport.

Duan Heng didn't understand why Fu Jingting was suddenly looking here. Just as he was about to ask what was wrong, Fu Jingting had already walked over.

This year is Xu Qingcheng's birth year in the Chinese zodiac; she was born in the year of the dog.

The pregnancy test results show the due date is in December. If everything goes well, we'll have another puppy in the family.

Fu Jingting walked over, picked out a snow-white, lazy little dog, and then picked out a teddy bear dog.

The more I look at it, the cuter it seems.

He had to admit that he was increasingly looking forward to it.

It would be best to have a girl like her, so pretty and cute that everyone who sees her will compliment her.

He would let her ride on his shoulders and run around the yard with him, wearing the most beautiful clothes and being treated like a princess.

Duan Heng stood to the side and found the smile on Fu Jingting's face particularly strange.

Then I saw Fu Jingting go to pay the bill.

After paying, he tossed the bag to Duan Heng, saying, "Deliver it to No. 1 Jingshan."

She took the bag from Duan Heng's hand and said, "You don't need to see me off. You go back; I'll get there myself."

Duan Heng: "...Oh, okay."

Tang Kejia was already waiting in the VIP area. When Fu Jingting arrived, she quickly stood up to greet him, smiling gracefully, "You've arrived."

The man grunted in response, said nothing more, and sat down to wait for his flight.

He sat there looking at his phone, his expression indifferent, showing no intention of speaking to her. Tang Kejia's face was full of disappointment.

She suddenly missed the old days when he was always kind to her, unlike now when he was so cold.

Tang Kejia pursed her lips, unable to hold back any longer, "You're too cold to me."

Fu Jingting turned his head to look at her. "What?"

"Isn't that right? You didn't treat me like this before." Tang Kejia sighed. "Now, I feel like you can't even be bothered to talk to me anymore. Am I really that unworthy of your attention?"

Fu Jingting was sending the photos of the dog he had just taken to Xu Qingcheng, but she didn't reply, so he put his phone away.

A cryptic smile played at the corners of his lips, tinged with mockery. "Miss Tang, have you forgotten I'm already married? Your excessive enthusiasm for other women—what will my wife think?"

"Making friends normally, I didn't ask you to be overly enthusiastic." Tang Kejia pouted unhappily.

Although she was very shrewd and capable, beautiful and elegant, and aloof, Tang Kejia knew that the more a woman like that acted weak and cute in front of men, the more powerful that charm would be for them.

However, it seems that it did not work on Fu Jingting.

"That's how I am with my friends; we're all business." Fu Jingting was very straightforward, his gaze even darkening slightly. "Ms. Tang, you should know that if it weren't for my brother, the underhanded things you did behind my back would have been enough for me to cancel any cooperation with the Tang family of Jincheng." He paused, then added, "Of course, this is also out of consideration for the relationship between the Tang family and the Fu family, so I hope this negotiation will satisfy me."

With just a few words, he effortlessly steered the conversation towards business issues, leaving Tang Kejia barely able to speak.

She gritted her teeth, "I know, but I will do everything in my power to make it happen."

Fu Jingting looked away and glanced at his phone, but there was no response.

I wonder if she saw it.

Xu Qingcheng saw it, but only glanced at it, wondering what had gotten into Fu Jingting that caused him to send two pictures of plush puppy toys.

She turned off her phone screen and continued working on her tasks, but after a while, she couldn't resist picking it up again.

As if suddenly realizing something, Xu Qingcheng put down the pen in her hand. She bit her lip lightly. According to the calculation of her due date, she would be born at the end of the Year of the Dog.

Like her, they were both born in the Year of the Dog.

Xu Qingcheng unconsciously pressed her hand on her stomach, but there was no movement at all. Apart from making her vomit violently, she didn't even have the slightest feeling that she was pregnant.

honestly.

Aren't you looking forward to it at all?

She didn't know, and she didn't even dare to think about it carefully.

I'm afraid that if I think too much, I'll hesitate.

Xu Qingcheng returned to Jingshan No. 1 at noon, where two adorable puppies were sitting on the sofa.

She picked it up and looked at it, a smile involuntarily creeping onto her lips.

Seeing her staring at it, Wang Ma quickly explained, "It was sent by Duan Heng. He said the master bought it at the airport."

"Um."

Xu Qingcheng squeezed the little teddy bear's paw.

Hello, little one.

Golden Domain Charming Club.

Extravagance and decadence.

The brightly lit dance floor unleashes the animalistic desires confined beneath clothing, creating a scene of unbridled indulgence and chaos.

Ye Tinghong stubbed out the cigarette between his fingers. The light cast two contrasting images of light and shadow on the man's face. He picked up the glass in front of him with one hand, and the amber color of the wine shimmered under the light. The man drank it all in one gulp.

"Young Master Ye is indeed generous!" Fu Hongxin clapped his hands. "No wonder Ye Chengnian breathed a sigh of relief when he heard you were back. I know the Ye family has been under a lot of pressure lately, but it's only temporary. Shengshi is just experiencing a brief resurgence, kept afloat by Fu Jingting's injection of adrenaline. It won't last long. But it's also thanks to Fu Jingting's injection that Shengshi died much faster."

Ye Tinghong tapped his finger lightly on the rim of the ashtray. "I heard Fu Jingting went to Jincheng today. How do you know Shengshi is doomed? It's not impossible for him to protect Shengshi's core assets."

"It's possible. If Fu Jingting really takes this step, I think it's a good thing; it's like he's showing us his chest." Fu Hongxin laughed. "For us, it's the best thing."

"Oh? Is that so?" Ye Tinghong chuckled softly, the light and shadow blurring his smile. "But I want him to expose his entire body, front and back, and I don't intend for him to preserve the prosperous era."

Hearing this, Fu Hongxin knew Ye Tinghong had something in mind. He slammed his wine glass on the table, a gleam of excitement in his eyes. "Young Master Ye has an idea? Then let's join forces."

Ye Tinghong smiled indifferently.

Fu Hongxin kicked the woman beside him, "Go light a cigarette for Young Master Ye."

The scantily clad woman was caught off guard and kicked to the ground. Her ample breasts nearly spilled out from between the thin fabric. She walked to Ye Tinghong's side, holding a wine glass in one hand and grabbing his leg with the other, saying, "Second Young Master Ye, I'll give you..."

Before she could finish speaking, the man stepped aside, saying, "Put the wine down. Your fragrance is pungent; stay away from me."

The woman glanced at Fu Hongxin, exchanged a look, and then left.

Fu Hongxin laughed, "If you can't even find the women at my Golden Domain Charming Club appealing, then you certainly wouldn't be interested in any other women. Young Master Ye, you certainly have a discerning palate."

Ye Tinghong gave an ambiguous smile. He lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and exhaled a smoke ring. He looked down at the tattoo on his hand and smiled slowly, "My mouth is pretty picky."

He only needs one.

A servant came in to report, whispering in Fu Hongxin's ear, "Xu Qingcheng has arrived."

Fu Hongxin nodded, and the man left.

Ye Tinghong's fingers twitched, and his brow furrowed slightly.

"I have an appointment tonight. If Young Master Ye likes it here, he can stay a little longer." Fu Hongxin called over the woman from earlier and instructed her, "Take good care of her."

Ye Tinghong remained noncommittal, while Fu Hongxin had already left.

The man's face darkened instantly. Fu Hongxin had invited Qingcheng over?!