Chapter 11: Fond of Older Ages

Meng's mother had been waiting for these words from Fu Tingxi. His assurance added a few more layers of reassurance to her heart.

"Xiao Fu, you two are already married. As a mother, I hope you both live well together and work hard to make your days good. That's all I ask for," Mengmu said earnestly.

"Xiao Ning grew up without a father from a young age, raised solely by me. I want nothing more than her happiness. If she ever does anything wrong in the future, bring her back to me, and I will educate her," Mengmu continued firmly.

Even if she made mistakes, her daughter had to be disciplined by her alone; no one else could lay a finger on her.

Mengning was deeply moved: "Mom."

Fu Tingxi glanced at Mengning and solemnly promised Mengmu, "I will ensure Mengning has a good life."

The men of the Fu family were committed to their marriages for life. As long as Mengning treated him well, he would never let her down.

Though Mengning and Fu Tingxi had only met three times and had no developed feelings, his every word and action provided her with a sense of security.

"Let's eat before it gets cold. Try the dishes here and see if you like them," Fu Tingxi suggested warmly.

Mengning tasted a bite and was pleasantly surprised, "It's delicious! I've never been to such a luxurious place or had such expensive food. It really lives up to its reputation."

"I'll earn more money in the future and bring you here every month," Fu Tingxi smiled.

Mengning waved her hand quickly, smiling lightly, "There's no need for that. You work hard for your money. Just eating here once is more than satisfying."

Was his wife trying to save him money?

Fu Tingxi's eyes softened. Mengning was indeed easy to please, and her smile was charming, like a breath of fresh air.

Though they weren't deeply in love, their mutual respect made Mengmu's smile deepen a bit more.

The three of them dined in the private room. Meanwhile, Fu Boxuan, who happened to pass by, caught sight of Fu Tingxi inside with a woman, causing him great surprise.

Was he seeing things?

Was his elder brother really having a meal with a woman?

Fu Boxuan quickly rubbed his eyes. It really was his elder brother.

But who was the woman beside him?

Curious, Fu Boxuan peered through the crack in the door, leaning in to get a better look.

What he saw was astonishing.

She seemed quite old.

From Fu Boxuan's angle, he saw Mengmu, with Mengning having gone to the restroom. He observed Fu Tingxi dining with Mengmu, serving her food and pouring tea.

"Outside, he is the wielder of power in Shengyu Group, but now, he is merely Mengmu's son-in-law, a younger member of the family. Proper etiquette must be observed, as is the Fu family's upbringing and refinement.

Fu Boxuan's heart was pounding with excitement. Apart from their mother, when had he ever seen his elder brother so considerate towards any woman? So, rejecting Mother's arrangements for those elegant and wealthy women was because he had this peculiar taste—liking older women? A mother complex?

Fu Boxuan felt as if lightning had struck him. In his excitement, he accidentally pushed the door open and nearly fell flat on his face.

Fu Boxuan's sudden entrance caused Fu Tingxi and Mengmu to instinctively look over.

Fu Tingxi frowned, while Mengmu curiously asked, 'Who are you?'

'Big Brother.' Fu Boxuan scratched his head, awkwardly smiling. 'I didn't mean to intrude. I was just passing by, passing by.'

Mengmu glanced at Fu Tingxi, who casually remarked, 'Distant relative.'

Distant relative?

Fu Boxuan was baffled. He and Fu Tingxi were brothers, when did they become distant relatives?

Mengmu suddenly enlightened, kindly smiling, 'He's quite a talent.'

Fu Tingxi remained silent.

Just a few hours ago, his mother-in-law had praised him in the same way.

Fu Boxuan sat down, perplexed, and refrained from speaking out of turn, silently questioning Fu Tingxi with his eyes about what was going on.

If his elder brother really liked older women, that would be a tragedy—better to prefer men."