Volume One, Chapter 15: Fu Hanzhou, Are You Panicking?

I was stunned on the spot! How could a dead person like me possibly come back to attend the family banquet?

I knew this was no ordinary matter. The clan matriarch grandmother, thinking I had returned, hurriedly descended the steps, supported by the old steward beside her. I followed closely behind her as we went downstairs together.

In the main hall on the first floor, many gifts had been delivered. The giver was a tall, slender florist’s assistant, who smiled warmly as she presented a bouquet of lilies to the clan matriarch grandmother.

The matriarch looked toward the florist with excitement but, seeing I was not there, her face fell with disappointment. “Where is Xingxing? Why isn’t she here?”

The florist replied, “I’m not sure. Mrs. Tang specially ordered these lilies from our shop to congratulate you on your birthday!”

After saying that, the assistant left.

Only then did the matriarch grandmother breathe a sigh of relief.

“I thought something had happened to Xingxing. Thank goodness, thank goodness…”

Her anxious heart finally settled.

Su Rong smiled and said, “Tang Xing has never been easy to handle since she was little. She’s always been spoiled and willful!”

The matriarch shot her a cold glare. She had always been protective of me, so Su Rong’s sycophantic smile froze awkwardly on her face.

Seeing his wife’s discomfort, Tang Feng came to her rescue. “Matriarch, Su Rong is just worried sick about Tang Xing. When she arrives, I’ll make sure she kowtows and apologizes to you.”

Next to them, Su Wanyue spoke softly and delicately, “Matriarch grandmother, please don’t be angry. Sister must have had too much fun in Sanya and forgot about the family banquet.”

“That’s right! That damn girl usually comes early every year, but this year, with so many major family issues, she’s been out playing for so long—it’s just reckless!” Su Rong had never been favored by the matriarch.

These days, just looking after the matriarch grandmother had made her feel very stifled.

She dared not offend the matriarch directly, so naturally, she pinned the blame on me!

After all, if I were here, she wouldn’t have to suffer!

“That damn girl must be doing this on purpose!” Su Rong hissed through clenched teeth.

Su Wanyue clung to Su Rong’s arm, smiling sweetly, “Godmother, Sister Tang Xing must have had too much fun. You shouldn’t hold it against her.”

Su Rong gritted her teeth at the thought of me but was quite pleased to see the docile Su Wanyue beside her.

“You understand after all. If Tang Xing were half as sensible as you, I’d feel relieved!”

Tang Yu nearby chimed in, “Exactly! That ATM hasn’t sent me any money for five days! When she comes back, I’m going to get a lot more!”

Su Wanyue looked at Su Rong and Tang Yu and beamed.

“Godmother, Brother Yu, Sister Tang Xing is being reckless this time, but after she’s had her fun, she’ll definitely come back!”

Su Rong and Tang Yu went to the living room. Seeing no one around, Su Wanyue lightly traced her fingers across Fu Hanzhou’s chest, her eyes sultry like silk.

“Hanzhou brother, before Sister Tang Xing returns, how about giving me one chance?”

“Don’t be ridiculous!” Fu Hanzhou frowned, his gaze betraying a desperation even he had not realized.

He might have been thinking that I was about to return soon and didn’t want to make a scene.

So he broke free from Su Wanyue’s touch, telling her to behave.

Su Wanyue was momentarily stunned but then followed his gaze to the front door, a flash of hatred gleaming in her eyes.

She stood behind Fu Hanzhou, her gaze dark and fierce as she stared at the Su family’s main entrance.

But her hands went to undo Fu Hanzhou’s belt, and her lips kissed his neck, seductive and beguiling like a snake.

“Brother, Baby and I miss you so much. Are you really going to refuse me?”

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Su Wanyue deliberately opened her fluffy jacket, revealing her bare body beneath. Her snow-white skin tantalized Fu Hanzhou’s eyes.

He breathed heavily.

I could tell—he was moved! His body was even responding!

Su Wanyue smiled.

“Hanzhou brother, my stomach hurts. Will you take me back to my room? I won’t force you,” she said, feigning vulnerability and plaintiveness.

She knew exactly how to manipulate Fu Hanzhou’s weak points.

He glanced toward the door, saw I hadn’t arrived, hesitated for a moment, then nodded, “Alright, I’ll take you back first.”

See? That’s what being a man is like.

My soul was forced to trail behind them.

Everyone downstairs was busy, so no one noticed the two had already gone into the room.

As soon as I entered, I was stunned!

This was the bridal chamber my mother had left me!

It was the last pure sanctuary I had desperately sought to keep!

The room was adorned with photos of me from childhood to present!

What was Su Wanyue planning?

Soon, she revealed her intent.

Once inside, Su Wanyue locked the door, stripped off her clothes to reveal a black lace camisole beneath—sensual and alluring.

Fu Hanzhou hadn’t touched her for quite some time. Since Su Wanyue was pregnant, he had been very restrained, but clearly, she was now actively tempting him!

He instinctively turned his head, “Wanyue, this is Tang Xing’s room. Put your clothes back on.”

Su Wanyue shed her clothes while approaching him, her breath fragrant like orchids. “Isn’t this more exciting?”

Her eyes swept over the surrounding photos. “Should we do it with her watching, or do you care about her?”

Fu Hanzhou frowned, unable to answer.

Su Wanyue snuggled softly into his embrace, breath still sweet, “I heard from a friend that in Sanya, Sister Tang Xing was with many men. She’s taking revenge on you. Hanzhou, it’s all my fault for coming back. If you don’t want this, I’ll leave right now!”

Suddenly, Fu Hanzhou grabbed her hand, his eyes bloodshot and furious. “You say she was with men in Sanya?”

Su Wanyue screamed in pain.

Only then did Fu Hanzhou realize and release her. “Sorry.”

Rubbing her hand, Su Wanyue stammered, “You misheard…”

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