Chapter 14 They Really Are a Good Match!

The sky darkened, and the man standing in the corridor was enveloped in a vast shadow.

His presence became even more cold and sharp.

Ye Li suddenly understood why he wanted to marry her.

Over the years, she had heard countless rumors in their circles, but never once had she heard that Fu Yanci had been married.

Thus, that young master must be his illegitimate child.

He was Uncle Fu, carrying the burden of an illegitimate child and a reputation not quite admirable.

She was penniless, with a mad mother, a bankrupt heiress.

He had money but lacked love.

She had no money but an abundance to give in love.

Yes, they were indeed a perfect match!

"Fu Yanci..."

Ye Li ran cheerfully to Fu Yanci's side, looked up at him, and said, "I've promised grandmother that I'll treat you well. Don't worry, since you don't despise me, I won't despise you either. From now on, let's get along well, okay?"

Fu Yanci stared at Ye Li without saying a word.

Was there anything about him that deserved to be despised?

Although he didn't know what had happened, the girl's smile was bright, as if the weight she had been carrying was much lighter than before, and she wasn't as afraid of him.

His gaze swept over her eyes that shone like stars, and Fu Yanci nodded, "Okay!"

He had originally planned to return to Lishan Mansion after dinner.

But during dinner, Fu Yanci changed his mind.

"Grandmother, is it because the old mansion's chef has royal culinary ancestry? The dishes are too delicious, especially this braised pork... You have to try it!"

If the Ye Li at the Lishan Mansion's dining table was an elegant heiress of a grand household, then the Ye Li beside him was like a little gluttonous cat possessed by the spirit of a food lover.

She lavished such praises on the old mansion's chef that it not only persuaded grandmother to eat half a bowl more of rice, but she also eagerly served some to grandmother and nonchalantly added a chopstick-full here and there to his plate as well.

"Fu Yanci, do you like sweet and sour dishes? The sweet and sour spareribs are exceptional; give them a try!"

"Wow, this mapo tofu hits the soul, quick, take a bite..."

"The vinegar-flavored cabbage is delicious too!"

After putting down her chopsticks, she met Old Mrs. Fu's knowing, smiling eyes.

Fu Yanci gave a light cough, "The roads are slippery with snow, we won't go back tonight. Grandmother, tomorrow Ah Li and I will get up early to have morning tea with you at Mingfeng Building."

"Good, good..."

Old Mrs. Fu's smile turned her eyes into a pair of delighted slits.

Ye Li stared at Fu Yanci, stunned.

Ah Li.

He called her Ah Li.

When the Ye Family was still around, that's how mom and dad used to call her.

Dad was gone.

Mom went insane.

Ye Li could hardly remember the last time someone called her Ah Li.

Ah, wait, she remembered.

In last night's dream, her mother held her tight, saying, "Ah Li, don't be afraid!"

When she came back to her senses, she realized grandmother had already left.

Meeting Fu Yanci's gaze that was fixed on her, she realized she had been staring at him, and he'd caught her in the act.

Ye Li quickly looked down and followed him out of the dining room.

As evening approached, the sky grew dim.

Thinking about going back to the bedroom so early, with the two of them staring at each other awkwardly, the level of embarrassment increasing by the minute, Ye Li wracked her brain for a topic of conversation.

"Fu Yanci, shall we take a walk in the back garden?"

"Aren't you cold?"

"...Right, haha. Fu Yanci, aren't you going to your study to work or something?"

"It's the weekend."

"...The study isn't just for work, right? You have a child that needs your company; go to him, it's fine by me!"

No sooner had she spoken these words than she saw the man abruptly stop in his tracks.

Before Ye Li could react, Fu Yanci had already turned around.

Her heart tensed, and her feet slipped.

Thud!

Ye Li's mouth was half open, and she fell straight into Fu Yanci's arms.