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

Chapter 1389 Why

In the corner of the banquet hall, Xu Xiaoxiao stood there alone. She stood there quietly, as if isolated from the world. The prosperity around her had nothing to do with her. Only a faint and self-assured smile hung on her lips.

He had an idea in his mind, and immediately started walking through the crowd of guests who were whispering or laughing. Every step he took seemed eager yet graceful.

When he approached, she called softly, "Xiaoxiao, grandma... She is an old lady with a straightforward temperament. Her thoughts are still immersed in the past. She always feels that you should wear a gorgeous dress to attend such an engagement party, especially since you are Weiwei's sister. But I don't like those red tapes. You are just a guest, not our engagement party, so why should it be so grand? You... don't take it to heart. Grandma always speaks without restraint, but your outfit today is simple yet elegant, which is exactly what I like."

Hearing this, Xu Xiaoxiao looked towards Fu Yanchen. There seemed to be thousands of words hidden in her clear eyes, which eventually turned into a faint smile at the corner of her mouth. There were no words, but it was worth more than a thousand words.

"Forget it. I was just impatient just now. Old lady, why should I bother with her so much?"

"Smile,"

Fu Yanchen hesitated for a moment and continued, "After the banquet is over, do you...have anywhere to go?"

Xu Xiaoxiao shook her head gently, her voice soft and slightly tired: "I don't know yet. We rushed back by plane today and didn't even have time to book a hotel. I plan to ask Brother Yi Feng to reserve a few rooms for us in his hotel later."

After hearing this, a hint of warmth that was barely noticeable flashed in Fu Yanchen's eyes, but this warmth was like the warm sun in winter, bringing some warmth to people.

His voice was very soft, as if he was afraid of disturbing the person in front of him, and he said softly:

"Xiaoxiao, look, now that you're back, don't stay in a hotel anymore. This is your home. Come back with me. This time, stay a few more days to accompany grandma. She's always missed you. Also accompany Yuxuan. He misses you as his mother too. And Asu and the others are looking forward to your return home. The old servants at home are always thinking about you, asking when you can come back to visit. Moreover, your friends can also live together at the Fu family. We have plenty of guest rooms, which are definitely enough to accommodate everyone."

When saying this, Fu Yanchen's eyes were full of sincerity and expectation, as if he was inviting a long-lost relative to return to his warm embrace.

Xu Xiaoxiao, looking at the person in front of her who raised her since she was a child, felt very nervous.

Upon hearing this, Xu Xiaoxiao frowned slightly and fell into a brief period of contemplation.

Her eyes lingered between Fu Yanchen and the other end of the banquet hall, where Nan Weiwei was nervously tugging at the hem of her skirt, looking around from time to time. Her nervousness and uneasiness were clearly visible even through the crowd.

Xu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but feel a ripple in her heart. She knew that for Nan Weiwei, this engagement party was not just a social event, but also an important turning point in her life.

"Fu Yanchen, let's talk about where to stay after the banquet is over," Xu Xiaoxiao's voice was very soft, like a breeze blowing past her ears, but it contained a firmness that was hard to ignore.

Her eyes fell on Weiwei, whose face was a little pale and whose hands were tightly clenched together, as if she was trying hard to control her inner tension.

Xu Xiaoxiao raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a gentle smile, and then said softly: "Look, Weiwei, she... seems very uncomfortable. I... will go and accompany Weiwei first."

She said this very naturally, without any hesitation, as if this was something she had planned long ago.

After saying this, she turned around and was about to leave, her steps brisk but steady, as if she was telling Fu Yanchen that although she had not agreed directly, she had already made up her mind.

Fu Yanchen looked at Xu Xiaoxiao's back, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and his eyes were full of understanding and tolerance.

He didn't say anything more, just nodded gently, his voice gentle but firm: "Okay, wait for me in the lounge after the party. You are not allowed to sneak away without permission, understand?"

Xu Xiaoxiao stopped, turned around, met Fu Yanchen's eyes, and then left.

Inside the banquet hall, music played melodiously and the guests chatted and laughed cheerfully, but behind this prosperity, the tacit understanding and affection between Xu Xiaoxiao and Fu Yanchen, which needed no words, was quietly growing, warm and firm.

Nan Weiwei stood in a corner of the banquet hall with a slightly stiff smile on her face, which contained a bit of helplessness and resistance.

She really doesn't like making hypocritical greetings with people, and she dislikes the kind of smile that is deliberately put on to suit the occasion.

So, when Xu Xiaoxiao suggested going back to the lounge for a rest, she followed him almost impatiently, as if she was escaping from a cage that made her feel depressed.

In the lounge, Xiaomei was holding a drink, with a look of confusion and thought in her eyes.

"Xiaomei, what's wrong? Don't worry, your grandma has someone to take care of her. There's no problem. Everyone here is from Weiwei's family and the people in Weiwei's company. You can rest assured." Xu Xiaoxiao thought she was worried that no one would take care of her grandma.

Nan nodded slightly, "Yes, just have fun without worrying about it, your grandma and the others will take good care of you."

"Xiaoxiao, where is your grandma? You don't take care of her." Sister Na asked.

"Well, she doesn't need me now. Fu Yanchen is her grandson." Xu Xiaoxiao said.

Sister Na smiled and said, "That's good."

At this moment, the originally quiet room was suddenly broken by Xiaomei. Her voice was a little hesitant, as if she was not so sure about what she was going to say.

"Xiaoxiao, I'm not actually worried about my grandma. She has someone to take care of her. I'm not worried, I..."

"What's wrong?" Xu Xiaoxiao asked.

Xiaomei paused for a moment, then continued, "I... I... just walked around the banquet and found a problem."

"Yeah, what's the problem? Which young man do you like? Tell me and I'll help you check and make some connections."

Xiaomei shook her head gently, with a helpless smile on her face. She looked at the people coming and going outside and couldn't help but sigh:

"No, Xiaoxiao, look at those people outside. They are all wearing exquisite suits and dresses. They look formal and elegant. In comparison, our outfits..." She looked at herself, then at Xu Xiaoxiao and the others.

"Our clothes... look a bit too ordinary. They are totally different from theirs."

Xu Xiaoxiao, Nan Weiwei, the two of them looked at each other, how could she think like this?

Xiao Mei frowned, as if she had many worries in her heart. She paused for a moment, then continued:

"Will we embarrass Weiwei by dressing like this? Really...Will we look too out of place in this kind of attire? After all, this is a very important banquet. Everyone is wearing exquisite gowns, but we are so casual. Will this make people think that we don't take this banquet seriously enough?"

As soon as Xiaomei finished speaking, the atmosphere in the room seemed to freeze for a moment.

Hearing this, Xu Xiaoxiao curled up the corners of her mouth into a faint smile, with a hint of teasing and understanding in her eyes.

She patted Xiaomei's shoulder gently and said, "Why are you as feudal as my grandmother? Dressing up is just an external form. What's important is our inner truth and freedom. Besides, everyone has their own style and choice. Why should we cater to the opinions of others?"

Upon hearing this, Nan Weiwei nodded, a relieved smile on her face.

She suddenly interrupted and said, "That's right! If it wasn't because this is my first engagement in my life, I would especially like to dress formally and decently, I would not wear such a troublesome skirt! Xiaoxiao, you know? This skirt really makes me suffer! Not only is it very long, but the skirt is also very big. I have to be very careful when I walk, for fear that I will trip if I am not careful. I almost fell because of it just now. It really scared me to death!"

As she spoke, Nan Weiwei made an exaggerated gesture, which made everyone laugh.

The atmosphere in the lounge instantly became relaxed and pleasant, as if all the red tape in the outside world was shut out.

Tiantian was fidgeting in the lounge, her little face full of curiosity and yearning for the outside world.

She twisted her body constantly, her eyes sparkling with excitement, and she kept shouting, "I want to go out and play, it's too boring here!"

Seeing this, although Sister Na felt a little worried, she couldn't bear to reject Tiantian's kindness, so she decided to go out with her to get some fresh air.

Xu Xiaoxiao, Nan Weiwei and Xiaomei looked at Sister Na and Tiantian who were about to leave, and they all began to murmur in their hearts.

After all, except for Nan Weiwei and Xu Xiaoxiao, they are not familiar with the place and are unfamiliar with the people here. What if something goes wrong?

So, after a brief discussion, the three decided to go out together to ensure the safety of Sister Na and Tiantian.

The group walked out of the lounge and merged into the banquet hall.

The breeze blows gently, bringing a bit of coolness and comfort, making people's mood become relaxed.

"Tiantian, what do you want to eat?" Nan bent down slightly and asked gently.

Her voice was full of fondness and concern, as if she was asking about something extremely important.

Tiantian's eyes lit up when she heard that. She gestured with her hands and said excitedly, "I want ice cream and cake."

Nan smiled slightly, turned around and carefully selected a cute and colorful cake and an ice cream from the table.

She gently handed them to Tiantian, her eyes full of tenderness and pampering: "Tiantian, this is the cake and ice cream for you, eat it quickly."

Tiantian blinked her big eyes, took the cake and ice cream with a look of surprise, and a bright smile bloomed on her little face. She said sweetly, "Thank you, Auntie."

Nan squatted down, looked at Tiantian at eye level, and gently touched her head: "You're welcome, Tiantian is so good. If you like it, eat more, but remember not to eat too much, otherwise your stomach will be uncomfortable, and you have to eat later."

Tiantian nodded vigorously, her little face full of seriousness and obedience.

She couldn't wait to start tasting the delicious food in her hand, and an expression of satisfaction and happiness appeared on her face with every bite.

Sister Na smiled and touched the sweet little head with a doting look in her eyes. Her gentle gesture seemed to tell the world that everything she had was worth cherishing.

Then, she turned to look at Nan Weiwei, with a tone of envy and confusion. "Weiwei, you are so happy,"

Nan Weiwei did not deny this point. After all, she grew up in a honey pot. Compared with Xu Xiaoxiao, she was indeed very lucky.

"Was this engagement party arranged by President Xiaonan?"

Nan nodded slightly, then shook her head, “Our family arranged it.”

Sister Na looked at all this and said, "Look, this wedding is simply an extremely luxurious feast! The venue is decorated so gorgeously that it is dazzling, as if you are in a dream. This alone is enough to amaze people."

Nan nodded slightly, "Indeed."

"Oh, it's really touching! Every time I see such a scene, I can't help but wonder why you and Xiaoxiao are like this. We ordinary people may not be able to live a good life even if we pursue it for a lifetime, but you... obviously have such good living conditions, you have everything you want, you can live a carefree, comfortable and cozy life."

"But you chose to give up that comfortable life and open a coffee shop. Why? Is it just because of your love for coffee? Or are there other deeper reasons? I really want to know!"

Sister Na's words were full of sincerity and confusion. She really didn't understand why Nan Weiwei and Xu Xiaoxiao would choose to give up the wealth and status that seemed to be within their reach to pursue a simpler and freer lifestyle.

Nan Weiwei smiled gently upon hearing this, with determination and composure flashing in her eyes.

She said slowly, "Sister Na, everyone's pursuits are different. Some people like to pursue material wealth and enjoyment, while others value inner satisfaction and happiness more. Weiwei and I belong to the latter. We feel that being able to open a coffee shop of our own, communicate with different people every day, and share each other's stories and happiness, this is the life we ​​really want."

As she spoke, Nan Weiwei's eyes became soft and deep, as if she was recalling the days when she and Fu Yanchen struggled and grew up together.

She continued: "Of course, we are not completely indifferent to material things. But for us, what is more important is to be able to live according to our own wishes and pursue those things that truly make us happy and satisfied. So, we chose to open a coffee shop and chose such a simple and free lifestyle."

As Sister Na listened to Nan Weiwei's words, understanding and admiration gradually appeared in her eyes.

She understood that everyone’s pursuits in life are different, and being able to stick to one’s own choices and bravely pursue one’s dreams is the most precious thing.

Xu Xiaoxiao also spoke up.