Chapter 2
Your savings have all gone into opening an inn, so is there any money left
Amber smiled and asked, "So, did you buy the flowers?"
The first love began so late that even ghosts would not believe it, and what is even more unfortunate is that it ended in failure
Amber certainly knew what her uncle was laughing about, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she laughed along. There was no way around it; that's just how obsessive-compulsive disorder is.
As the lights begin to glow, many people are coming in and out at the entrance.
The car stopped at the entrance of Jinyu Mountain Villa, which is the residence of her uncle Fu Jinyan and her aunt Hu Xiang. When she was fourteen, her parents passed away in a car accident, and she was brought to the Fu family by her aunt Hu Xiang for upbringing. She lived in Jinyu Mountain Villa for ten years, until she moved to "Adelina by the Water" last year
One day, a girl named Wang Tong, who had secretly harbored feelings for him for a long time, came to find Hupo after having a few drinks. Bolstered by her inebriation, she made a scene and told Hupo to get lost as soon as possible
Amber made a face, "No one is chasing."
Fu Jinyan smiled
It is indeed strange that while other girls at the age of fifteen or sixteen often experience the stirrings of love for someone, Amber has never been moved by anyone. Even when she first met Gu Xun at the age of seventeen and found him breathtaking, she did not fall in love with him at first sight
As for the content of the article, she does not need to read it, as it is already well-known to her
After a while, Hu Xiang returned, holding a large bouquet of fragrant lilies. Amber took the flowers from her hands and playfully whined, "How romantic, I envy you so much as a single dog"
Only a few people know about Fu Zhao's secret crush on Qiao Anqi. He repeatedly reminds Hupo to keep it a secret for him, as Huxiang knows Qiao Anqi. Hupo can only respond in a half-concealed manner, saying: "That girl is not only beautiful and capable, but she also has good character, so you can rest assured."
After organizing Mr. Fu's bookshelf, Hu Po took out a few magazines and brought them to her room to read
Fu Zhao does not have this habit; he always just sticks them in haphazardly after reading. The tall and short ones are mixed together, and it looks simply intolerable
Hu Xiang was not very convinced, "Really? Is it really you?"
Hu Xiang hummed, "At this age, how is it that you still don't have a girlfriend"
Amber said seriously: "Of course! At least there is no obsessive-compulsive disorder"
Amber was both surprised and touched; her aunt had supported her education and raised her to adulthood. She was already very grateful, so how could she still ask her aunt to buy her a car? "No need, Auntie, I will buy it myself later."
Although she was already very familiar with it, she still seriously read the article from beginning to end, missing not a single word. Upon reaching the end, she couldn't help but be taken aback. He actually mentioned the criteria for choosing a partner! This was indeed a shocking first time!
Fu Jinyan said a few words and quickly returned to the kitchen to continue his work. His culinary skills are excellent, but he is usually too busy at the office, and he prefers to handle everything himself. It is rare for him to get off work on time, let alone cook personally. He usually only showcases his skills on significant occasions.
The boss was particularly familiar with her, and upon hearing that it was a gift, she immediately took great care to wrap it beautifully, tying a large bow with golden-pink satin ribbon.
His criteria for choosing a partner is very simple, summed up in one sentence: "I do not care about appearance; the key is that the character must be good. It is best not to be a Virgo."
Amber looked at the three differently colored balls, hesitated for a moment, and couldn't help but pick one out with chopsticks, placing it separately in a small bowl
Hu Xiang immediately asked who it was
A beautiful young girl with flowing long hair and a fluttering skirt holds thirty fiery red roses in her arms. With her beauty and the charm of the flowers, she draws the attention of passersby, who almost stare in awe.
Amber's heart raced with curiosity and excitement, and she inexplicably felt a conflicting emotion of wanting to see yet being afraid to look. However, after a moment of hesitation, she could not help but take a glance.
Hu Xiang exclaimed: "You truly have some nerve, trusting him like that, not afraid that he will lose all your money."
From Fu Zhao's perspective, having an extra person suddenly in the house, occupying his room, using his belongings, and even taking away a portion of his parents' affection and care, would make anyone unhappy. One should be grateful and repay kindness; she not only appreciates her aunt and uncle but also holds gratitude towards Fu Zhao, which is why she never holds anything against him
Amber initially wanted to explain, but upon seeing Wang Tong becoming increasingly excessive in her remarks, she changed her mind and said with a smile, "I truly apologize, we will be together for the rest of our lives, and no one can separate us."
Amber brought the magazine closer and carefully examined his photo. Unfortunately, it was a distant profile shot, revealing only a tall and upright figure, while his appearance remained a mystery
It is indeed better not to watch.
Amber left the inn and first went to the flower shop at the street corner to buy flowers
Thank you, boss, for the money. Amber smiled as she took it, her gaze falling on the bow, feeling as if a little kitten had scratched her heart. The bow was uneven, one side larger than the other, and the two ribbons were of different lengths.
Hu Xiang could not help but laugh
Amber laughed: "Aunt, you underestimate my brother too much. He is a top student in the Finance Department at S University. Back when the department held a simulated stock trading competition, he came in first place. I don't know how many girls regard him as a male god, they admire him to death."
Last year, Fu Jinyan got so busy that he forgot to buy flowers for his wife, and was criticized by Hu Xiang for a full two months. In case he forgets again this year, Hupo specially prepared a bouquet to bring along, so that if he forgets, he can say it was bought by his uncle.
They have been siblings for a lifetime, so they will certainly not be separated. Wang Tong was so furious that she leaned back in exasperation, and in a fit of anger and embarrassment, she pointed at Amber's nose and threatened, "Be careful from now on."
As she was flipping through, she suddenly paused, her gaze firmly fixed on a character interview.
It is precisely for this reason that this photograph appears particularly captivating, filled with an air of mystery. A tall and handsome silhouette only serves to heighten one's curiosity, leaving one with an insatiable desire to step into the photograph, circle around to his front, and see his face. Displaying such a photograph is almost worse than not displaying it at all, as it truly whets one's appetite! Amber stared at this silhouette for a full three minutes, swallowed hard, and only then did she shift her gaze away from the photograph. Displaying such a photograph is almost worse than not displaying it at all, as it truly whets one's appetite! Amber stared at this silhouette for a full three minutes, swallowed hard, and only then did she shift her gaze away from the photograph.
After dinner, the couple went downstairs for a walk, enjoying each other's company. Hu Po did not want to be a third wheel, so she returned upstairs to rest. The room she was staying in originally belonged to Fu Zhao. After she arrived, Hu Xiang had Fu Zhao give her the best room on the second floor.
Amber gazed at this line of simple, almost non-standard criteria for mate selection, and slowly took a few deep breaths
The room of Fu Zhaofang appears very clean due to the scarcity of items, with the only disordered area being his bookshelf. It is crammed full of various books and magazines, haphazardly piled together. With such a compulsive personality, Amber would be on the verge of a breakdown upon seeing this eclectic style of bookshelf.
Upon her arrival at the Fu family, Fu Jinyan and Hu Xiang showed her great care, while only Fu Zhao treated her with indifference, always finding reasons to bully her. At first, she felt wronged, but later she reflected on it and felt at ease.
My brother is guiding me in stock trading, and the market has been quite good this year. If I save a bit more, it will be enough
I never expected that he, who has always been low-key, would actually agree to an interview. Even more surprising is that he actually released a photo. This is truly a groundbreaking first time!
From this point on, everyone came to know about her relationship with Fu Zhao. The positive aspect was that no one in the school dared to bully her anymore, while the negative aspect was that there were also very few who dared to pursue her
After Amber arranged the roses, she walked into the kitchen to help
How this matter came to be known by Fu Zhao is unclear, but he immediately stormed into Wang Tong's class in a furious manner. He has always been domineering and does not care for any gentlemanly demeanor of cherishing the fairer sex, sternly intimidating Wang Tong to the point of tears
As she approached the door of the Fu family, Hu Po caught a whiff of a fragrant oil, thinking that her aunt had returned home from work and was cooking. However, when she took out her keys and opened the door, she was surprised to find her uncle Fu Jinyan, who was rarely home for dinner.
He has a girl he likes and is making efforts to pursue her
It is so disheartening not to receive the understanding of friends
Many people think that a beauty like her must have a rich and colorful romantic history, but they are gravely mistaken; her romantic history is a blank slate, and it was not until last summer that she truly added the first entry.
Gu Xun, a graduate of a top domestic university with a major in architecture, entered a well-known architectural firm after graduation. Two years later, he switched careers to become a designer at a gaming company. Subsequently, he gained fame by winning the DW competition. Six months later, he established Xingji Culture. The company developed rapidly, achieving remarkable results
Hu Xiang smiled as she pinched her face, "Then why don't you hurry up and find a boyfriend"
Fu Jinyan held two handfuls of flour, with a hint of white dusting the tips of his brows, and said with a serious expression: "Today marks the thirtieth anniversary of our marriage; if I don't return early to show my affection, am I just waiting to meet my demise!"
She must arrange everything neatly, for example, placing magazines together, books with books, and the books should be organized in order of height from shortest to tallest, from left to right, arranged accordingly
Well, this is better
After moving out, Amber basically returns to her aunt's house to stay for a night every week, so the furniture in the room remains unchanged, only the books and computer have been taken away, leaving little for entertainment. Amber browsed her phone for a while before going to Fu Zhao's room to get a few books to read
Huxiang said: "Stop trying to deceive me. From childhood to now, Fu Zhao has chased away countless admirers for you." Speaking of her son, Huxiang spat, "That heartless fellow, always away from home. I will buy you a car, and you should move back to live here. Just go to the inn during the day, there is no need to stay there."
The hot oil in the pot was bubbling as Fu Jinyan scooped up the fried meatballs, draining the excess oil before placing them on a plate. A dozen round, plump meatballs presented an enticing golden color, although three of them were slightly darkened due to being fried a bit longer, as he had been delayed for a moment while speaking with Hu Po.
She held the roses and hailed a taxi at the door. The first thing she did upon getting into the car was to untie the ribbon of the roses, re-tie it, ensuring that both sides of the bow were of equal size and that the two ribbons were of the same length
Uncle, why are you back so early today
This year, I certainly did not forget; I had the flower shop deliver a bouquet of lilies to your aunt's office early in the morning
In the aftermath, she attributed the cause to her peculiar ailment, but Xu Renran firmly disagreed with this assertion, believing that she was attempting to absolve herself of her disgraceful behavior
However, although Fu Zhao was quite commanding towards her at home, he was very protective of her outside. When she was admitted to S University, Fu Zhao was already in his first year of graduate studies. Upon entering the university, she often came and went with him, and many people, unaware of their relationship, mistakenly assumed that she was his girlfriend