Chapter 157: Petty Minded and Protective

The trunk had several tote bags, all filled with gifts that Fu Yanci had prepared in Ye Li's name for Old Mrs. Fu, Xiao Bao, and the old butler.

Someone was asked to take the gifts to their rooms, and Fu Yanci took Ye Li to the dining room.

As they approached, they heard laughter flying through the dining room, seemingly from many people.

Ye Li's hand shrank, but Fu Yanci held it even tighter.

Old Mrs. Fu was seated at the head of the dining table.

To her left sat a couple in their fifties or sixties, whom Fu Yanci introduced as his uncle and aunt.

Ye Li politely greeted them, Uncle Fu Jingzhong nodded in response, and Aunt Du Yunshuang smiled gently, but her eyes surveyed Ye Li up and down several times.

It was as if she was thinking, "Why choose her of all people?"

"Xiao Li, Old Mrs. Fu mentioned that you've been sick lately, and you've been resting at home for a week?" Du Yunshuang asked in a gentle tone.

Ye Li nodded, "Yes."