I Want a Lifetime with You novel Chapter 165

“Don’t worry, I will not let her ruin your happiness!” Jiang Yu said as she flashed a cruel expression. She won’t let Shi Nuan ruin Shi Wei’s happiness, just like how her mother had ruined hers.

Shi Wei was relieved once she had Jiang Yu’s reassurance. She knew better than anyone that not only did her mother didn’t love Shi Nuan but she hated her to the bone. Shi Wei had known this since a young age when she still had a close relationship with Shi Nuan.

Shi Wei was playful then. Once, she hid in the closet in Shi Jingzheng and Jiang Yu’s bedroom while playing hide-and-seek and overheard the secret — that Shi Nuan was not her biological sister. Instead, Shi Nuan’s biological mother was someone whom her mother hated. This had caused Shi Wei to change her attitude toward Shi Nuan.

Shi Wei never told anyone about that incident. However, she clearly knew that her mother, Jiang Yu was not truly genuine in helping her too. Jiang Yu did it mostly out of revenge because she would think of that woman whenever she saw Shi Nuan since they looked very much alike.

Shi Nuan narrowed her eyes and displayed a frosty look. Since Shi Wei was little, her mother had taught her to seize everything Shi Nuan owned. She loved Fu Xicheng and she wouldn’t let Shi Nuan take Fu Xicheng away from her. Shi Nuan was a jinx — just like her biological mother.

“Remember don’t tell Xicheng about this. Both of you are newly-weds so talk to him nicely and don’t fight with him. Do you understand me?” Jiang Yu was worried that Fu Xicheng might still have feeling for Shi Nuan. Hence, it would only bring more damage if Shi Wei were to fight with him. “You should show filial affection toward his parents so that they know you’re the perfect match for Fu Xicheng!”

“I know, mom!” Shi Wei had calmed herself down in order for her not to make any rash decisions. She couldn’t let it slide knowing that Fu Xicheng still had feelings for Shi Nuan but what else could she do? Fu Xicheng will never divorce her as long as Fu Yuqing and Liu Minjun acknowledge her as their daughter-in-law.

“That’s great. As long as you know what to do. I think Xicheng and your father are done with their conversation. Let’s go!”

Shi Jingzheng and Fu Xicheng were talking about business. Shi Jingzheng was very pleased with Fu Xicheng as his son-in-law because he was smart and diligent. Both of them met Jiang Yu and Shi Wei who just came out of the room.

Shi Wei clutched Fu Xicheng’s arm and her face lit up with glee, “Xicheng, you’re done talking with dad?”

“Mm!” Fu Xicheng’s brows creased as he suddenly recalled what happened at Yun Ling today. Shi Nuan had gone on a blind date with someone else and it was time for him to let go since there was nothing he can do. A pang of guilt hit him when he saw Shi Wei’s smiling face. He patted Shi Wei’s hand gently, “We’re just talking about business. What did you and mom chat about just now?”

“That’s a secret!” Shi Wei smiled, “Xicheng, let’s go home!”

“Alright!”

Fu Xicheng and Shi Wei left the Shi family but the atmosphere in the car was gloomy. Shi Wei was unhappy because Fu Xicheng had gone to Yun Ling today to meet Shi Nuan. However, she could only hide her anger as her mother had reminded her to not argue with Fu Xicheng.

Fu Xicheng had sensed Shi Wei’s low spirits and he felt guilty as he recalled what happened today, “What’s wrong?”

Shi Wei shook her head while looking distressed, “Erm…nothing. It’s just that my mom had told me something.”

“Mm? What is it?” Fu Xicheng decelerated when he saw Shi Wei was downhearted, “Tell me about it! You can always share your problems with me.”

Shi Wei pursed her lips and pressed her hands together, “It’s nothing actually.” She stole a glance at Fu Xicheng. “My mom is worried that you would dump me because I am busy with my acting career and I can’t take good care of you. She asked me to quit my career so I can spend more time with you and have a baby.”

Fu Xicheng’s expression suddenly changed but he managed to compose himself and said, “Mom cares about you but it’s your decision though.” Fu Xicheng reached for her hand and patted it gently, “Are you feeling insecure with me recently? It’s all my fault, but Wei you know I love you.”

“I know.” Shi Wei bit her lips, “I know you love me, or else you won’t…I know I’m wrong when I hurt Nuan previously. Xicheng, you know that my mom and I are constantly trying to make it up for Nuan.”

“Mm!” Fu Xicheng nodded. He felt remorseful because he knew it. He felt sorry for Shi Wei as he looked at her. He knew Shi Wei loved him. After all, he had hurt Shi Nuan and he didn’t want to hurt Shi Wei.

“Wei, I promise you that I won’t do anything to displease you. You decide when we shall have a baby. I will never divorce you no matter what.” He had married Shi Wei so he could only let Shi Nuan down.

“Mm! Thank you Xicheng, you are always so nice to me!” With her teary eyes, Shi Wei gripped Fu Xicheng’s hands tightly. Unbeknownst to anyone, she was devilishly rejoicing in her heart.

Shi Nuan, you’re a loser! Fu Xicheng belongs to me, Shi Wei!

Recently, Lin Yu had brought Shi Nuan along as they were working outdoors. She wore sports attire and sports shoes so it would be more convenient at work. Although it was wintertime, the sun was still blistering outside. Shi Nuan’s weight had dropped drastically and her skin tone had darkened.

Song Rongrong couldn’t stop laughing at Shi Nuan when she saw her appearance. Although Shi Nuan was working for Shengyuan Group, it looked like she was doing a mining job elsewhere. Shi Nuan was disgruntled because of his teasing.

It was rush hour when Shi Nuan and Lin Yu came back. Both of them discussed the issues in the West City development project while they were stuck in the traffic congestion.

Since Shi Nuan was inexperienced, she jotted down every detail of their discussion. Lin Yu raised his brow when he noticed her diligence, “I thought you are one of the spoiled missies born with a silver spoon in their mouth.”

Shi Nuan never thought Lin Yu would initiate a discussion on this matter; she paused and then smiled, “Director Lin, then what kind of a person do you think I am?”

Lin Yu smiled, “You can call me by my name after working hour.”

Shi Nuan curled her lips. “It feels weird to call you Lin Yu, I think I better call you Mr. Lin!”

Lin Yu shrugged his shoulder without making any remark.

He had discrimination against Shi Nuan but his impression on Shi Nuan had changed after getting to know her better. He knew Shi Nuan’s background but he was surprised by her self-effacing demeanor.

The traffic gradually turned into a slow-moving stretch. Lin Yu had dropped the topic but Shi Nuan paused before she asked, “Mr. Lin, did you allow me to participate in this project because of Fu Chengyan?”

Lin Yu paused too before he replied, “Yes.” He put it bluntly since Shi Nuan was frank to him, “Mr. Fu had asked me to guide you along in this project. Although I disapprove of the backdoor approach, you might be a competent person since Mr. Fu has high regard for you.”

Shi Nuan was sheepish at his comments, “I don’t think he thought that highly of me but he just offered me a short cut.” Lin Yu shrugged off her statement and Shi Nuan was about to continue when her phone rang. It was a call from Fu Chengyan and she glanced at Lin Yu before answering the call, “Yan!”

“Did you go out today?” Fu Chengyan asked.

Nuannuan nodded, “Yes, I was out with Mr. Lin to conduct a survey.” Shi Nuan took a look at her watch, “Are you off work? Did you get off work on time today?”

“Mm!” Fu Chengyan sighed as he cast an eye over the vacant project management department, “Where are you now?”

“I’m in the city center near Huaian Road.” Shi Nuan said, “Why don’t you go back first? I’ll need to go to the office before I…”

Lin Yu asked, “Mr. Fu?”

Shi Nuan nodded and Lin Yu said, “Are you going to meet Mr. Fu? Tell him that I will send you there.”

Shi Nuan smiled, “Will it be too troublesome?” Lin Yu shook his head, “It’s not a trouble at all. Where are you heading?”

Fu Chengyan had heard their conversation from the other end of the line so he raised his brow and said, “We don’t have any fresh vegetables in the fridge at home. You can ask Lin Yu to drive you to JingNing Building and I’ll wait for you there!”

Shi Nuan ended the call, “Mr. Lin, please send me to JingNing Building!”

Lin Yu’s eyes flickered and then he nodded, “Alright!”

Both Lin Yu and Shi Nuan saw Fu Chengyan waiting at the entrance of the mall when they arrived. Lin Yu cast a glance at Shi Nuan, “Goodbye!”

“Goodbye, Mr. Lin!” Shi Nuan got off the car and scuttled towards Fu Chengyan.. Fu Chengyan waved at Shi Nuan with a bright smile as soon as he saw her. Fu Chengyan held her hand and both of them entered the mall together.

Lin Yu who was observing them from the car couldn’t help but smile.

This was the first time he saw Fu Chengyan treating a girl with such loving tender care. It seemed like Fu Chengyan was genuine to Shi Nuan.

Shi Nuan followed Fu Chengyan with one of her hands inside his coat. She leaned closer toward him, “Yan, what are we going to eat today?”

Fu Chengyan tilted his head to look at Shi Nuan and stroked her nose tip, “What do you want to eat?” His eyes darkened, “It seems like you have lost quite a bit of weight lately!”

“Have I lost weight?” Shi Nuan pinched her cheek, “But I thought I have gained a few kilos when I weighed myself a few days ago!”