I Want a Lifetime with You novel Chapter 142

Even though Shi Jingzheng was taken aback, he still controlled his emotions for the special occasion. At the same time, he recalled that Fu Chengyan had come over to send a birthday gift to the old man during his birthday. Now that he mentioned playing chess with the old man, they must have been meeting up on their own.

The more he thought, he concluded that his father and Fu Chengyan must be friends. However, while the old man had been going out a lot recently, he never mentioned this to him at all.

Shi Jingzheng sized up Fu Chengyan and said, “My father is resting inside. Would you like to have a chat with him?”

Fu Chengyan nodded, “I’ll excuse myself then!”

From the moment he stepped into the venue, Fu Chengyan had not acknowledged Fu Yuqing at all. He merely glanced at Zhou Zheng before leaving. Zhou Zheng then handed a gift box to Shi Jingzheng. “This is Master Chengyan’s wedding gift to Ms. Shi and Mr. Fu.”

“Oh, thank you, Mr. Fu!” With one look, someone immediately stepped forward to help Shi Jingzheng with the gift.

Fu Yuqing stared at Fu Chengyan and Zhou Zheng’s back view grimly with his clenched fists.

He had not expected Fu Chengyan to snub him like this in front of so many people. He had already taken the initiative to greet him, but Fu Chengyan had completely ignored him, much to his chagrin.

Fu Yuqing felt completely embarrassed at the way all eyes fell on him. However, Fu Chengyan was warmer to Shi Jingzheng.

Fu Yuqing glanced at Shi Jingzheng. Even though they were in-laws now, he still felt that he had lost his pride. He had thought that Fu Chengyan was here to support him, only to have the complete opposite happen instead.

There was no way Fu Yuqing could accept this. He was going to use this occasion to get closer to Fu Chengyan but it did not come to fruition.

Looking at Fu Yuqing’s stony face as he recalled the earlier situation, Shi Jingzheng could piece the puzzle together.

Fu Chengyan was escorted to Shi Yunsheng’s room by the hotel manager. Even though Shi Yunsheng was at the wedding, due to his age, he did not want to tire himself out by entertaining the guests. Hence, Shi Jingzheng booked a room for him.

As the hotel manager escorted Fu Chengyan, he could not help but size him up along the way. Who had not heard of Fu Chengyan in Jiang City? However, very few had the chance to meet him in person. Of course everyone’s curiosity was piqued as the famous Master Chengyan finally appeared.

He pushed the door open and said, “Mr. Fu, Old Mr. Shi is right inside.”

Fu Chengyan sent him a sweeping glance before stepping into the room. Shi Yunsheng was indeed resting in this room. However, there was one more person in the room: Jiang Shizheng.

The two of them were engaged in a game of chess when they both looked up. They then put down their chess pieces when they saw that it was Fu Chengyan. “Yan, you are here?”

“Yes, Granddad, Grandpa!” Fu Chengyan replied while walking up to them. He removed his jacket and draped it casually over his arm before standing next to the old men. “So you are playing chess?” He took a glance at the game and smiled as he realized that it was a close fight. “Both of you sure are early!”

Shi Yunsheng smiled as he invited Fu Chengyan to take a seat. “We are not that early. I wasn’t planning on coming, but I was worried because I knew that Nuan would definitely want to be here!” Shi Yunsheng sighed as he looked around. “Where is that girl?”

Fu Chengyan flashed a small smile. “Outside. We didn’t come together.”

Jiang Shizheng looked up with a stony face. “Come on, are you messing around just like Nuan? How much longer do you want to delay your wedding? Don’t tell me that this is up to Nuan. As a man, if you aren’t in agreement, what can Nuan do?”

The thought of Fu Xicheng and Shi Wei together just angered Jiang Shizheng. Even though Shi Wei was his granddaughter as well, he saw for himself that she had been especially loved and spoilt since she was little, and it was not like she would miss the attention of an old man like himself. However, it was different for Shi Nuan who had been treated completely differently since she was a child. Because of this, Jiang Shizheng became more and more disapproving of the Shi family, even towards his own daughter Jiang Yu.

Instead of being offended, Fu Chengyan nodded. “Grandpa, you are absolutely right. I really have not handled this matter properly. It’s just that Nuan is worried that if others know about our marriage, there will be people come looking for me.” He said calmly and unaffectedly. “Grandpa, you know very well that I don’t mind it at all, or else I wouldn’t have chosen to marry Nuan. However, Nuan still needs some time to adjust herself.”

Fu Chengyan continued confidently and calmly. However, Jiang Shizheng was not in that good a mood. “Isn’t this all about Nuan’s own stubbornness? Moreover, this problem that she is worried about will always remain. That is your identity and it can never change.”

“Grandpa, trust me, it won’t take that long.” Fu Chengyan whispered confidently. “I never engage myself in a losing battle.”

“Get Nuan in here! I haven’t seen her in a long time.” Jiang Shizheng knew very well that this student of his was very independent and opinionated, therefore he had no intention of changing his mind. However, because Shi Nuan was his granddaughter, he still felt that he should be doing something.

Fu Chengyan smiled as he pulled out his phone and gave Shi Nuan a call.

Shi Nuan had just come out of the bathroom when she ran into Fu Xicheng. He stopped her at her tracks and stared steadily at her.