Addicted to Love, Mr. Fu’s Newly Married Wife

Chapter 1631: A Promise Made

After get off work, the office instantly became lively as colleagues packed up their things, preparing to end their busy day.

Nan Weiwei also stood up, stretched, tidied up the documents on the table, put them into a folder, picked up her bag, and prepared to leave.

Just then, Xiaomei suddenly walked quickly over from the side and gently called out to her, "Weiwei..."

Nan Weiwei stopped and turned around. Looking at Xiao Mei's hesitant and conflicted expression, she immediately realized that Xiao Mei must have something important to say.

She smiled, her eyes full of concern, and asked softly, "What's wrong?"

Xiao Mei lowered her head slightly, her hands unconsciously clutching the hem of her clothes. After hesitating for a moment, she slowly spoke, "Um... Weiwei, I... I want to rent a place to live on my own." Her voice was soft, carrying a hint of uncertainty and caution.

Upon hearing this, Nan Weiwei's eyes widened instantly, her face filled with surprise. She subconsciously raised her voice: "Huh? What's wrong? Is Lu Feng's place not good to stay? Or... is he bullying you? I'll go find him!"

As she spoke, she put down her bag, looking like she was about to confront Lu Feng.

Seeing this, Xiaomei quickly stepped forward, grabbed Nan Weiwei's arm, shook it vigorously, and said anxiously, "No, no, Weiwei, you've misunderstood. Lu Feng is very good to me. He has never bullied me. He takes such good care of me. When I'm sick, he carefully buys me medicine and cooks porridge for me; when I encounter difficulties at work, he patiently helps me analyze the problems and come up with solutions. He is really a very good person."

As Xiaomei spoke, a blush rose on her face, and her eyes were full of gratitude and sweetness.

"If he treats you well, why do you still need to rent a place yourself?" Nan Weiwei looked at Xiaomei with a puzzled expression, her brows furrowed slightly.

Xiaomei paused for a moment, took a deep breath, and continued, "Actually, my job is quite stable now, and the salary I receive each month is enough for me to live a relatively comfortable life!"

“I think it’s time to move out and rent a place to live alone. You know, it’s not always convenient for a man and a woman to share a room, especially for 'single men and women' like us. Even though we don’t have any special relationship, as time goes on, people might start gossiping and talking about us.”

"Besides, I also long to have my own little world, where I can decorate it however I like and do whatever makes me happy!"

Xiao Mei's voice grew softer and softer, but her tone remained firm.

Nan Weiwei listened and nodded thoughtfully. She understood Xiaomei's thoughts; everyone has their own way of life and pursuits.

"Yeah...that's true, it's nice to have your own space."

Seeing that Nan Weiwei understood her, Xiaomei smiled happily. She took Nan Weiwei's hand and continued:

"Weiwei, I think it's a bit inconvenient for you to be staying at your aunt's house right now! It's so far from the company, and you're not going back to the Nan family's house anytime soon. It takes about two hours to drive from your aunt's house to the company and back!"

"What do you want to say?" Nan Weiwei had a premonition.

"Hehe, that means you spend a lot of time and energy commuting every day, it's really exhausting! So I wanted to discuss with you whether we should rent an apartment together near the company? That way, you can save a lot of valuable time and avoid the fatigue of commuting early every morning. What do you think, is that a good idea?"

"I can sleep in a little longer in the morning, have time to eat a hearty breakfast, and then go to work full of energy." Xiaomei said, gesturing excitedly, her eyes full of anticipation.

Nan Weiwei's heart skipped a beat when she heard Xiaomei's suggestion.

She does indeed have to get up early every morning to rush to work, and the traffic jams often leave her exhausted. Renting an apartment near the company would be so much more convenient.

Looking at Xiaomei's expectant eyes, she smiled and said, "Great idea! Let's look for a place together in a couple of days and try to move in as soon as possible."

When Xiaomei heard Nanweiwei agree, she jumped up with joy. She hugged Nanweiwei tightly and said happily, "That's great, Weiwei! Now we can go to and from get off work together, cook together, and chat together again!"

After Nan Weiwei and Xiao Mei hugged, they walked hand in hand towards the company, enthusiastically discussing their apartment search.

Nan Wei tilted her head playfully, a faint, teasing smile playing on her lips, and said slowly, "Oh dear, as for the house, we can take our time looking, no need to rush~ But, Xiao Mei, let's get back to the point... Look at you two, a grown man and a young woman, living together all alone for so long, don't you feel any attraction at all?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Mei's cheeks instantly flushed red, as if dyed by the sunset.

She gently punched Nan Weiwei and scolded her, "Weiwei, what nonsense are you talking about!" But a hint of panic and shyness flashed in her eyes.

Seeing Xiao Mei's expression, Nan Weiwei felt a surge of curiosity and interest.

She gripped Xiaomei's arm tightly, signaling her to stop, and fixed her gaze firmly on Xiaomei, pressing her for an answer without any attempt to hide her feelings: "So much time has passed, and you still haven't managed to win over Lu Feng! Is it because his looks don't suit your taste? Or is there some other reason? I think it's unlikely..."

As she spoke, Nan Weiwei's gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, scrutinizing Xiao Mei from head to toe, as if trying to see through her appearance to understand her true thoughts.

His gaze seemed to be questioning Xiaomei about how she could remain calm and unmoved in the face of such an outstanding man.

Xiao Mei felt a little embarrassed by Nan Weiwei's gaze. She lowered her head, fidgeted with the hem of her clothes, and whispered, "Oh dear, it's not as simple as you think. Lu Feng... he is a very good person, handsome, and so successful in his career."

At this point, Xiaomei looked up, her eyes full of admiration. "Although he says he's self-reliant and doesn't rely on his family, his career is really booming. He works incredibly hard every day and is serious and responsible about everything he does. That focused look is very charming. Plus, he has two friends, Fu Yanchen and Nan Yifeng, who are quite prominent figures in the industry. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him a scion of a wealthy family."

Nan Weiwei listened to Xiao Mei's praise of Lu Feng, her eyes sparkling. She put her hands on her hips and said with feigned surprise, "Oh my, look at how you're praising him, he's practically a perfect male god. Since he's so good, why don't you make a move? If it were me, I would have pounced on him long ago."

Xiaomei sighed helplessly, her eyes revealing a hint of helplessness and entanglement: "Weiwei, matters of the heart are never that simple. Although Lu Feng and I live together, we're more like friends, like siblings. I know how good he is to me, but it just doesn't feel right. I always feel like there's a spark of love between us, that flutter of the heart, and... he doesn't say anything... I'm just a girl..."

As Xiaomei spoke, she gently touched her chest with her hand. "Besides, I'm also afraid that if I confess my feelings and he doesn't like me, we won't even be able to be friends anymore. It's good that we're getting along like this now."

Nan Weiwei listened to Xiao Mei's words and nodded thoughtfully.

She walked over to Xiaomei, gently put her arm around Xiaomei's shoulder, and comforted her, "Xiaomei, I understand how you feel. You really can't force things when it comes to feelings. But you can't keep hesitating like this. If you miss out on the right person, it will be too late to regret it."

Xiao Mei leaned on Nan Weiwei's shoulder and whispered, "Weiwei, I know you mean well. But I really don't want to think too much right now. I just want to focus on my work and my life. As for relationships, let nature take its course."

Nan Wei patted Xiao Mei on the back and said with a smile, "Okay, whatever decision you make, I'll support you. But I have to remind you, a man as outstanding as Lu Feng must have no shortage of suitors. If you don't make a move, he might be snatched away by someone else one day."

Xiao Mei raised her head, looked at Nan Weiwei, and said firmly, "Weiwei, I believe in fate. If Lu Feng is truly my soulmate, then he will be mine sooner or later. If not, then there's no point in forcing it."

Looking at Xiaomei's determined eyes, Nan Weiwei gave her a thumbs up and praised, "Great! With your open-mindedness, I believe you will be happy in the future. Let's go eat first, so we can have the energy to look for a house."

Nan Weiwei, who was holding Xiaomei's arm and still had the relaxed and happy feeling from their earlier conversation, smiled and tilted her head when Xiaomei asked if she wanted to go out to eat together. Her eyes sparkled, and she said in a light tone, "No, I promised Xiaoxiao I'd have dinner with her. Do you want to come?"

Xiao Mei was slightly taken aback, and a conflicted look appeared on her face.

She subconsciously bit her lip, her eyes darting back and forth between Nan Weiwei and other places, as if she was quickly weighing something in her mind.

She actually wanted to go to dinner with Nan Weiwei and Xiaoxiao, since they all had a good relationship and it would be fun to get together. However, she was worried that her presence would disturb the two sisters' time together, and she also had some other plans on her mind.

Just as Xiaomei was hesitating, her phone, which was in her pocket, suddenly started vibrating.

Xiao Mei seemed startled by the sudden tremor and quickly took her phone out of her pocket.

She glanced down at her phone screen, her eyes instantly lighting up. The previous look of confusion vanished, replaced by an irrepressible joy and anticipation.

She looked up at Nan Weiwei with some embarrassment and apology in her eyes, and stammered, "Weiwei, I... I'm not going. I have an appointment and I have to go to the internet cafe."

After she finished speaking, she smiled shyly, her fingers unconsciously squeezing her phone, as if it held some important secret.

Looking at Xiaomei's surprised yet slightly shy expression, Nan Weiwei roughly guessed what was going on. She smiled and patted Xiaomei's shoulder, teasingly saying, "Oh, it seems this date is quite important to you. Okay, go ahead and enjoy your date, don't let me disturb you."

Xiao Mei's cheeks flushed even more after Nan Weiwei's words. She gently pushed Nan Weiwei and said, "Oh, Weiwei, stop teasing me. You should eat with Xiaoxiao and have fun."

Nan Weiwei crossed her arms, tilted her head, and wore a mischievous yet expectant smile. Her eyes sparkled as she stared at Xiao Mei, deliberately drawing out her words: "Tell me, who is it? Tell me the truth, stop hiding it! My gossipy heart is itching to go!"

Xiao Mei's originally fair cheeks instantly turned a brilliant red, as if dyed by the sunset. She lowered her head slightly, her hands unconsciously clutching the hem of her clothes, her eyes somewhat evasive, yet unable to hide a hint of shyness and sweetness.

She gently bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and then slowly raised her head, her voice as soft as a spring breeze: "Um... actually, I don't know either..."

Nan Weiwei said, "What? You don't recognize me? Then... you guys..."

"I met him on a website. Judging from his tone, he should be a senior in our industry. He even added me to a group with many of us who are just starting out in design."

"I raised a small question about my design ideas, and he replied to us very quickly. His advice was very professional and insightful, which immediately helped me think more clearly."

Xiao Mei's eyes sparkled, as if she had returned to the scene of communicating with that mysterious person in the group. She continued, "After that, we often chatted in the group. I found that he was really nice and patient. No matter what we said, he always listened patiently and then gave very pertinent advice."

Moreover, he is very knowledgeable and versatile, not only possessing profound expertise in design but also having extensive knowledge of other art forms. Every time I chat with him, I learn a great deal.

Nan Weiwei listened with great interest, her eyes full of curiosity. She leaned closer to Xiaomei and asked, "You've been chatting for so long, haven't you ever thought about meeting him in person? To see what he's like in real life?"

Xiaomei's face turned even redder. She sighed softly and said, "I wanted to ask him to meet me. After all, we've been chatting online for so long, and I've developed a very special feeling for him. I really want to see if the real him is the same as I imagined."

"But he refused, saying he was too busy. Every time I cautiously suggested meeting up, he would politely decline and then make up various excuses for not being able to get away. Although I was a little disappointed, I could understand him, after all, everyone is quite busy with work."

Nan frowned slightly, thought for a moment, then patted Xiaomei's shoulder and comforted her, "Xiaomei, you can't rush things when it comes to relationships. He's busy right now, but maybe he'll agree to meet you once he's done with this. But you should still be careful, since you met online, so make sure it's safe before you meet."

Xiaomei nodded vigorously, her eyes filled with determination and anticipation: "Weiwei, I know, I'll be careful. I also believe he's not a bad person. When he has time, we'll definitely be able to meet."

After saying that, Xiaomei's face showed that shy and sweet smile again, as if she was already immersed in the beautiful fantasy of meeting in the future.

Nan Weiwei,,,