I Want a Lifetime with You novel Chapter 383

Shi Nuan broke into laughter and chided, “Drive carefully!”

“Will do!” Fu Chengyan retracted his gaze and stepped on the accelerator.

Back in the parking lot, Shen Qianan strained and contorted her face as she stared after the vehicle that was long gone. She clenched her fists, and for the first time, she had to acknowledge the bitter humiliation she felt. No thanks to Fu Chengyan, of course.

How is that possible?

She recalled her pregnancy three years ago, and how Fu Chengyan had reacted then. Throughout the ordeal, he had remained calm even after finding out that the child wasn’t actually his. Never once had he sought to put the blame on her. Shen Qianan thought that Fu Chengyan would treat her with some kindness. After all, they had spent some time together in the past. But now that someone else had appeared, Shen Qianan realized that the past truly meant nothing.

She bit her lip and made a call before leaving the parking lot.

When Fu Chengyan and Shi Nuan arrived, the Fu clan had already gathered in twos and threes. The banquet this time was a smaller affair, and there were not that many in attendance. Except for the core members of the Fu Clan, everyone else was not invited.

Now, this is a proper family banquet. Of course, that is if Shen Qianan doesn’t show up, mused Shi Nuan.

The couple made their entrance, holding each other’s hands. An astonished servant who saw the display exclaimed, “Young Master Chengyan! Ms. Shi!”

Suddenly, Fu Chengyan stopped in his tracks. He turned around and glanced at the servant and said, “She is my wife, and you will address her as Mrs. Fu. If you can’t remember this, then you needn’t work here.”

There was no mistaking the anger that bubbled beneath his mild demeanor. To him, that servant had committed a faux-pas.

Hearing this, the servant’s face paled, “Young Master… I-I had no idea!” He panicked and looked at Shi Nuan pleadingly. “I’m sorry, Mrs. Fu. Please forgive me!”

Shi Nuan smirked. “There’s always room for improvement, and since this is the first time you’ve made this mistake, I’ll forgive you. A fault confessed is half redressed, after all. But remember, the young master is not very fond of stupidity.”

The servant nodded frantically.

Fu Chengyan glanced at Shi Nuan approvingly. He was happy to let her deal with such matters and found her performance satisfactory.

Soon, the rest of the Fu clan had caught wind of what happened. Fu Heng and Ning Xin did not think it was a big deal, but Fu Zhengyun had a bone to pick. He had already disliked Shi Nuan, and now he felt the need to express his disapproval. Having seen that the couple had made an entrance, Fu Zhengyun sighed, “What is she doing here? Doesn’t she know it’s a family gathering?” He was clearly not going to let this slide.

“She’s my wife, and therefore, she is family. I see no harm in bringing May here. But if May is a stranger, doesn’t that make me one too?” came Fu Chengyan’s nonchalant reply.

“You!” Fu Zhengyun sputtered. He was so angry he could blow his top. “Is that how you talk to your grandfather?” Fu Chengyan had already drawn the ire of his grandfather over the last few days. Shi Nuan’s presence at the family banquet only served to aggravate him further.

“As for you, what kind of sorcery have you used on Yan?” sneered Fu Zhengyun. Just a few days ago, the couple was giving each other the cold shoulder. Fu Zhengyun could not understand why they were suddenly back together again.

Shi Nuan stood beside Fu Chengyan with a smile as she met Fu Zhengyun’s gaze, “Come now, I’m no sorceress. But there’s always room for improvement!”

She continued, “Grandpa, I had initially thought of bringing a gift for the occasion, but Yan told me that since we’re all family, such formalities are not necessary.”

Fu Chengyan smiled as he held Shi Nuan’s hand, and they promptly took their seats next to Ning Xin and Fu Heng. Just then, the servants opened the door. Fu Jiayu, Cheng Zhi, and Cheng An had arrived.

“Uncle Chengyan!” The moment Cheng An laid eyes on Fu Chengyan, she leapt out of Cheng Zhi’s arms and rushed toward Fu Chengyan. Tugging at Fu Chengyan’s trousers, Cheng An climbed onto his thigh and gave him an enthusiastic greeting.

“Well, if it isn’t little An!” Fu Chengyan gave Cheng An a rare smile and pinched her on the cheek.

Cheng An giggled, and then as if she had discovered color for the first time, she stared at Shi Nuan in awe. “Who is this pretty lady?” Cheng An blinked and clapped her hands. “This pretty lady looks just like Ms. Shen, but even more beautiful than her!”

Ah, how could one blame the innocence of a child? Shi Nuan and Shen Qianan looked very much alike! A comparison was inevitable.

Everyone except for Fu Chengyan was stunned by Cheng An’s words. They couldn’t help but look toward Shi Nuan instinctively. Even Fu Heng and Ning Xin glanced at Shi Nuan doubtfully, carefully weighing out what the child had just said. Granted, the resemblance was uncanny, but they were also very different up close.

At a glance, Shen Qianan seemed soft and delicate. However, everyone in the Fu clan was aware of the wiles she used to latch onto Fu Chengyan. Shi Nuan, on the other hand, seemed fragile on the outside as well. Yet there was no mistaking the tenacity, courage, and wit she possessed. These were qualities Shen Qianan sorely lacked.

Shi Nuan was momentarily stunned when she heard this. She quickly composed herself and with a gentle smile, said, “So you’re An?”