She's Just an Outsider

Yuanbao, though small, speaks very clearly and logically.

"If you're my mom, why didn't you come with Dad to pick me up?"

Yao Leyi's face showed some embarrassment, clearly displeased but suppressing her frustration.

Forcing a smile, she said, "I wasn't before, but Yuanbao, from now on, I'll be your mom."

"Why?"

Yuanbao didn't understand. "You don't like me. I don't want you to be my mom!"

The little guy stood up, wanting to leave.

But Yao Leyi grabbed him, her patience already exhausted. She glared at Yuanbao.

In a low voice, she said, "Yuanbao, listen carefully! I'm going to marry your dad, so I'll be your mom!"

Yuanbao was scared by her demeanor and struggled free, shouting, "No! No!"

He turned and ran out.

Just then, he ran straight into Fu Mingzhu's arms. Fu Mingzhu hugged her great-grandson, "What's wrong, Yuanbao?"

It was clear the little guy was very scared.

"Yuanbao!"

Yao Leyi chased after him, her face showing anger. Seeing Fu Mingzhu, she was taken aback, "Grandma."

"Great-grandma."

As soon as Yuanbao saw her, he burrowed into Fu Mingzhu's arms, turning his back to Yao Leyi, too scared to look at her.

What was there not to understand?

Moreover, everyone in the Fu family knew that Yao Leyi did not accept Yuanbao.

"Yuanbao, don't be afraid."

Fu Mingzhu comforted her great-grandson, who was so pitiful. Originally the eldest grandson of the Fu family's generation, born with a silver spoon, yet he grew up lonely and neglected until he was three.

Thinking about the hardships and grievances Yuanbao endured over the past three years, Fu Mingzhu's heart ached with sympathy.

"As long as great-grandma is here, no one will bully Yuanbao."

Upon hearing this, Yao Leyi's anger flared up, "Grandma! What do you mean by that? Are you saying that I'm bullying him?"

"Leyi."

Fu Mingzhu shook her head in difficulty, "Grandma didn't mean that... It's just, Yuanbao is still young, he's only three. He grew up without adults teaching him, why bother arguing with a child, right?"

"?"

Yao Leyi was stunned, speechless, her face alternating between pale and flushed.

She knew very well how much the Fu family valued their descendants.

She was valued by the Fu family because she had saved the two brothers of the Fu family back then.

But now, with Yuanbao's appearance, the old lady's eyes were only on this little guy!

She was just an outsider after all, never able to compare with the Fu family!

"What's going on?"

Hearing the commotion, Fu Hanchuan arrived.

"Daddy!"

Yuanbao immediately jumped down from Fu Mingzhu, stood properly, a small figure trying to act seriously.

"Daddy, Yuanbao was wrong!"

He spoke with a small, crying voice.

While sneaking a glance at Fu Hanchuan.

That glance made Fu Hanchuan feel both alarmed and heartbroken.

Such a small child, already knew to watch adults' expressions.

Even though he was little, he understood very well that in this house, the one who decided his fate was Fu Hanchuan, his 'daddy'.

Fu Hanchuan bent down and picked up Yuanbao.

"Daddy." Yuanbao, eyes red, said, "Yuanbao knows he was wrong, don't send Yuanbao away."

Tears instantly welled up in his eyes.

"Don't cry, Yuanbao."

Fu Hanchuan wiped his son's tears, "This is Yuanbao's home. No matter what happens, Yuanbao won't be sent away."

"Daddy!"

"Oh dear..." Fu Mingzhu's heart ached, "Yuanbao, be good. Let's go have some ice cream with grandma."

"Okay!"

What a touching father-son moment!

Standing aside, Yao Leyi was completely an outsider! She was superfluous! She turned around and went upstairs.

"Xiangsi."

Fu Hanjiang, having changed his clothes, came out, seeing Sheng Xiangsi with a bowl of yogurt and oats.

At the same time, he saw Yao Leyi closing the door.

Fu Hanjiang frowned, "What happened? What's going on?"

"They had a fight." Sheng Xiangsi said, taking a spoonful of yogurt, "Yuanbao doesn't seem to like her."

"Hmm."

Fu Hanjiang frowned, speaking tactfully, "Maybe she just lacks a bit of affinity with kids."

"Do you want some?"

"Yes." Sheng Xiangsi then fed him a spoonful, "Is it good?"

"Delicious, another spoonful."

"Don't eat too much, save some for me."

"Stingy! If it's gone, I'll get more for you."

As they chatted, Yao Leyi came out, dressed for going out, holding a suitcase.

Seeing the two feeding each other yogurt at the door, her nose twitched.

She used to think that Fu Hanchuan's true love was Sheng Xiangsi...

Unexpectedly, it was someone else! And they even had a child together!

In the end, she still lost to Sheng Xiangsi!

"Leyi."

Fu Hanchuan came up from downstairs, noticing the suitcase in her hand, "Where are you going?"

He said this as he walked over and took her wrist.

"Let go." Yao Leyi's eyes reddened slightly, "I'm just an extra in this house!"

"Leyi."

Fu Hanchuan's eyes darkened, frowning, "No one said that. It's just that Yuanbao is still young and has just returned..."

"Hah!"

Yao Leyi laughed mockingly, insisting on leaving, "So, I'm giving him space, isn't that okay?"

"Leyi..."

"Hanchuan."

Yao Leyi's eyes welled with tears, "I'm in a bad mood. I took a job and want to go out to clear my mind. Please, think about my feelings, okay?"

They looked at each other, an undercurrent flowing silently between them.

"Okay."

Fu Hanchuan finally let go, "Wherever you go, whatever place you stay at, let me know."

Humph. Yao Leyi sneered, "Don't you already know? My agent team, aren't they all your people?"

Gripping the suitcase tightly, she walked quickly without looking back.

"Leyi!"

Fu Hanjiang stepped forward, looking at Yao Leyi's departing figure, then at his elder brother.

"Brother, are you really letting her go like this?"

"What else?" Fu Hanchuan asked his brother, "Tell me, what should I do? She and Yuanbao don't get along. Should I let Yuanbao leave?"

Of course not!

Fu Hanjiang fell silent. His brother was also in a difficult position. Neither the child nor the fiancée could be abandoned.

…

Monday.

Fu Hanjiang's injury was no longer serious. Sheng Xiangsi ended her leave and returned to the dance troupe.

In the morning, Uncle Chen drove, first sending her to the dance troupe, then turning towards Fu Corporation.

At the intersection, Sheng Xiangsi thought about taking some time at noon to go back to Hexiuyuan...

Suddenly, her gaze froze, her pupils dilated!

What did she see??

She immediately reached for the car door but found it locked.

"Uncle Chen! Open the door!"

"Huh? What?"

Sheng Xiangsi suddenly shouted, "Open the door!"

"Oh, okay!"

"Xiangsi?" Fu Hanjiang was taken aback, holding her back, "What are you doing?"

"Let go!"

Time was tight; there was no time to explain.

Sheng Xiangsi broke free from Fu Hanjiang, pushed open the car door, and ran across the street!