I Want a Lifetime with You novel Chapter 145

It was a full house now, and almost everyone had arrived. The guests saw Shi Nuan escorting Shi Yunsheng to his seat in a quiet corner while Fu Chengyan and Jiang Shizheng sat down too. Since Fu Chengyan wasn’t someone who could be ignored, everyone’s eyes were on him no matter where he went. Thanks to him, Shi Nuan was the center of attention too.

Everyone was talking about the girl who was holding Shi Yunsheng. Some knew her, so they started discussing among themselves. They noticed Fu Chengyan sitting with Shi Yunsheng and Jiang Shizheng, so they deduced that the two elderly men were trying to match the girl with Fu Chengyan.

When Shi Wei and Fu Xicheng came over, they overheard the conversation and gripped their glasses tightly, distaste apparent on their faces.

“Grandpa, you’re here!” Shi Wei went up to them, holding Fu Xicheng’s hand. She was all smiles. “You’re here too, Nuan.”

Shi Yunsheng and Jiang Shizheng nodded in acknowledgement, but they said nothing. Shi Wei went to stand beside Shi Nuan. “I’m glad you came, Shi Nuan.” She then looked at Fu Chengyan and greeted, “You’re here too, uncle.”

Shi Nuan almost couldn’t hold her laugh in. She looked at Shi Wei, then at Fu Chengyan. Shi Wei was delighted to see Fu Chengyan, and she tried strike a conversation with him, but the man ignored her and didn’t even spare her a glance. That embarrassed both Shi Wei and Fu Xicheng.

Fu Xicheng looked at Shi Nuan and Fu Chengyan. He heard what the guests had said, but he didn’t believe the old master had this idea in mind. Besides, he understood Fu Chengyan’s character – he detested it when people interfered with his business. However, Fu Chengyan’s attitude today baffled him.

“Hello, uncle.” Fu Xicheng then approached him and poured some wine for Fu Chengyan. “Thank you for coming to my wedding.”

Fu Chengyan smiled and glanced over Fu Xicheng. “Congratulations on your wedding,” he replied. Then, the man tapped on the table. “I have to drive home later, so I can’t drink any alcoholic beverages. Zhou Zheng!”

The moment Fu Chengyan called him, Zhou Zheng replied, “Mr. Fu.”

With just a look from Fu Chenyan, Zhou Zheng took out a document from his briefcase and handed it to Fu Xicheng. “This is Mr. Fu’s gift for you, Ms. Shi and Mr. Fu. Congratulations on your wedding.”

Fu Xicheng and Shi Wei looked at each other before accepting it. “Thank you, uncle.”

Fu Chengyan nodded. “It’s your wedding, so you should entertain the guests. Don’t spend too much time on me. I’ll talk with Mr. Shi and Mr. Jiang.” With that said, he turned away and ignored the pair.

Fu Xicheng noticed the obvious ‘leave us’ Fu Chengyan was hinting at. The man looked at Shi Nuan, reluctant to leave, but he saw that Shi Nuan too paid him no heed. It angered him further, but he suppressed his fury as there were many guests around, witnessing this exchange.

“Wei and I will be taking our leave, then. Please excuse us.”

Shi Wei was standing beside him, feeling disgruntled. It was her wedding, but she felt that Shi Nuan and Fu Chengyan had stolen the limelight. Also, isn’t Shi Nuan supposed to feel sad? Why does she look like she’s okay?

“Aren’t you going to wish me, Nuan? It’s my wedding today.”

Shi Nuan looked up with a teacup in her hand. The woman was surprised to hear that from Shi Wei, but she smiled courteously and complied, “Since it’s your wedding today, I have to wish you something, sister.” Shi Nuan then poured some tea and handed it to Shi Wei. “I’ve been feeling unwell lately, so I can’t have any alcohol. Siblings face everything together, they say, so let’s down this cup of tea.” Shi Nuan raised her cup of tea. “I wish you all the best in your wedding, and till death do you part,” Shi Nuan said it warmly. She was genuinely wishing for their loving future, nothing else.

Even so, Shi Wei still felt uneasy. No matter what Shi Nuan said, she would still think that her sister was mocking her and cursing her. Shi Wei raised her cup, but her attention was on Shi Nuan’s face, as if she wanted to glean something from her expression to satisfy her ego.

Shi Nuan arched an eyebrow. “Aren’t you going to drink it, Wei?”

Shi Wei downed it. “Thank you for your blessing, Nuan. Don’t worry. Now that you’ve given me your most beloved person, I’ll protect him to the best of my abilities. I won’t let him get snatched away.”

Shi Nuan frowned. She felt uneasy listening to what Shi Wei had said. Next to her, Fu Chengyan felt disgust roil in his stomach. He narrowed his eyes, his gaze darting between the sisters. He face was glacial, and he emanated iciness, affecting everyone around the table.

Everyone settled their gaze on Shi Nuan.

Shi Nuan was taken aback, but she chuckled at Shi Wei’s provocation. “Of course you have to treasure your love, Wei. Keep him close and don’t let him go.” With nothing more to say to her sister, Shi Nuan sat down and looked at Shi Yunsheng. Noticing that the old man looked livid, Shi Nuan patted his hand. “Would you like some tea, grandpa?”

Shi Yunsheng snapped out of it and heaved a sigh of relief when he saw that Shi Nuan was smiling. “Sure. Can you pour some for the both of us?” Fine, since she doesn’t mind it, I shouldn’t interfere.

“Wei, go and entertain the other guests with Xicheng.” Shi Yunsheng sighed after seeing them leave, feeling dissatisfied. “I’m sorry that you have to go through this.”

Shi Nuan’s lips curved up into a gracious smile. “Not at all. All the people I love are here now, so there’s really nothing to be upset about.” Her eyes shone with contentment and they conveyed her sincerity.