AFMVSS – CH06, P3

So she obediently played the role of a caring daughter-in-law, neither giving Quan Yao a single glance nor distancing herself from Feng Mingzhang as she used to.

The Feng family didn’t voice a single complaint, truly thinking that changing her appearance meant she had also changed her inner thoughts and had fallen for Feng Mingzhang from then on.

Especially Old Master Feng, who kept serving her food during dinner, looking at her with the same eyes he would use for his own daughter.

Moreover, Feng Mingzhang took care of her throughout.

Not only did he help her deal with his troublemaking little niece, but he also helped her respond during various interrogations from the elders – he had been considerate enough.

Thinking about it this way, she had quite enjoyed this family dinner.

Chu Shuangye didn’t pay much attention to Feng Mingzhang’s apology.

Seeing Feng Zhiqiao’s mother – her sister-in-law – inviting her to try some desserts, she excitedly ran over.

But she didn’t notice the man behind her frowning in deep thought, stunned for a long time.

He twisted the cigarette his older brother had handed him, his mind full of Chu Shuangye’s recent words.

—”It’s fine, we’re all family anyway.”

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On the drive home, neither of them had much to talk about.

Feng Mingzhang, noting that it was still early and they happened to pass by Yuhua Plaza, unexpectedly spoke up, “Want me to take you shopping?”

Yuhua Plaza was a nationally renowned commercial complex, also a chain business under the Feng Group.

It typically became the area with the highest foot traffic and most consumption hotspots in any given city.

Hearing this, Chu Shuangye didn’t even react at first, looking at him in surprise.

What was going on? She had thought Feng Mingzhang was on the phone with friends again, prioritizing friendship over romance, but he was actually asking her!

They say you should cater to someone’s interests, and this question had indeed hit the mark.

Especially given that she currently didn’t have much to wear.

But…

Chu Shuangye propped her chin up, staring blankly at Yuhua Plaza outside the window.

The beautiful commercial building was decorated with various LED billboards, and the bustling streets were crowded with people, lively and vibrant.

After a long while, a soft voice came through the air, slightly regretful yet helpless: “Never mind.”

Feng Mingzhang: “…”

What did “never mind” mean?

Feng Mingzhang was very confused.

In his view, this answer should clearly fall into either “good” or “not good” categories.

The former would represent her gladly accepting his goodwill, agreeing for them to spend time together, and making it convenient for him to figure out her abnormal behavior.

The latter would represent that she was only willing to put on the appearance of a loving couple in front of others, but didn’t want to overstep boundaries in their individual lives.

Either way could be answered quickly within half a minute or even one second.

Her recent behavior was too abnormal, yet more acceptable than her previous weak and fragile demeanor.

That’s what made Feng Mingzhang unconsciously develop a desire to explore.

He was willing to use an afternoon as a bargaining chip in exchange for her truest attitude.

Yet she hadn’t spoken for a long time, showing an expression of being torn to death.

And then she came out with a completely incomprehensible remark.

Never mind?

What the hell did that mean.

Author’s Note:

News Flash: Recently, a man surnamed Feng died of overwork at home. When relevant personnel discovered him, the man had already collapsed and died, with countless documents scattered around him, along with countless sheets of paper covered with the words “never mind,” meaning unknown.

Feng Mingzhang: …?

Feng Mingzhang: As the person directly involved, are you being polite?

PS: Acting cute to ask for bookmarks~