After Bankruptcy, the Billionaire Asked Me to Marry Him!
Chapter 157: Petty Minded and Protective

Chapter 157: Chapter 157: Petty Minded and Protective

The trunk had several tote bags, all filled with gifts that Fu Yanci had prepared in Ye Li’s name for Old Mrs. Fu, Xiao Bao, and the old butler.

Someone was asked to take the gifts to their rooms, and Fu Yanci took Ye Li to the dining room.

As they approached, they heard laughter flying through the dining room, seemingly from many people.

Ye Li’s hand shrank, but Fu Yanci held it even tighter.

Old Mrs. Fu was seated at the head of the dining table.

To her left sat a couple in their fifties or sixties, whom Fu Yanci introduced as his uncle and aunt.

Ye Li politely greeted them, Uncle Fu Jingzhong nodded in response, and Aunt Du Yunshuang smiled gently, but her eyes surveyed Ye Li up and down several times.

It was as if she was thinking, "Why choose her of all people?"

"Xiao Li, Old Mrs. Fu mentioned that you’ve been sick lately, and you’ve been resting at home for a week?" Du Yunshuang asked in a gentle tone.

Ye Li nodded, "Yes."

Du Yunshuang surveyed Ye Li again before speaking, but this time she addressed Old Mrs. Fu, "These young girls nowadays just love to look pretty, not eating well, always thinking about keeping their figure. Just a bit of wind or rain, and they start having headaches and fevers. It’s fine when one is alone, but what about when they get married, how can they have children?"

The issue with Xiao Bao running out of the Fu Mansion happened quickly and ended just as fast. Old Mrs. Fu did not want to deal with people who came to her under the pretense of visiting Xiao Bao, so she had the mansion’s servants sworn to secrecy, forbidding them from speaking.

Unexpectedly, Ye Li’s illness had now been equated to her being frail.

Old Mrs. Fu’s smile faded slightly, and she was just about to retort at Du Yunshuang.

But Fu Yanci had already spoken first, "Aunt, you know I’m a petty person, one who holds grudges and is protective. I haven’t changed over the years."

"A Ye Li is perfect in my eyes, and I cannot stand it when someone speaks ill of her."

Deliberately taking his time, he wiped his hands with a hot towel, and after finishing, he didn’t forget to grab Ye Li’s hand and help her wipe.

Fu Yanci wiped each finger with care, "You can talk to me if you’re speaking about some other naive young girls, but to me, it feels like you’re referring to Ah Li. If you talk about Ah Li, then I am not happy! If I’m not happy, everyone in the Fu Family, except for grandmother and Ah Li, will suffer! Aunt..."

"Oh my, look at my loose tongue!" Fu Yanci hadn’t finished speaking, but Du Yunshuang hurriedly interjected to explain. "Truly, I wasn’t talking about Xiao Li. Our Fu Family must have accumulated good fortune in our past lives to have married a girl like her. How could I think poorly of her? Xiao Li is wonderful!"

Saying so, Du Yunshuang put on a broad smile, turning to Ye Li, "Xiao Li, your aunt has a quick tongue, don’t take it to heart! Your uncle and aunt came specifically to see you today, and we’ve even prepared a gift. Oh dear, did I leave it at home?"

Clapping her leg, Du Yunshuang turned around to rummage through her bag, stepped out of the dining room, and made a phone call.

Watching Du Yunshuang’s hurried departure, fearing she might overhear, and then thinking about her own unexpected Christmas gift.

Ye Li felt a parallel brilliance.

Then thinking of Fu Yanci’s words about being petty and protective, warmth filled her heart. Turning back to Fu Yanci, she gave him a sweet smile: Thank you, husband!

The girl’s smile was filled with warmth and joy, as if he had done something earth-shattering.

Fu Yanci chuckled, tilting his head to whisper something in Ye Li’s ear.

Whatever he said left the girl momentarily stunned, then looking at Fu Yanci, she became visibly annoyed.

Yet her face turned red.

A handsome man, a beautiful woman, the scene was exceptionally pleasing to the eye.

A trendy phrase popped into Old Mrs. Fu’s mind: She’s making a fuss, he’s laughing, super~~~sweet!