After Bankruptcy, the Billionaire Asked Me to Marry Him!
Chapter 420: This Joke Is the Funniest

Chapter 420: Chapter 420: This Joke Is the Funniest

Fu Yanci and Ye Li just made an appearance and were ready to leave.

Someone tried to retain them, but Uncle Fu smiled gently, "Sorry, I promised Lady to watch a movie, and it’s about to start!"

So, Lin Kerou’s birthday feast wasn’t as important as a movie, huh?

The male guests gathered around.

The female guests all looked at Lin Kerou.

Though biting their teeth in anger inside, they maintained a facade of calm composure, as if Fu Yanci’s presence was already a great honor for Lin Kerou.

Lin Kerou raised her voice and called out, "Xiao Bao..."

Squatting in front of Xiao Bao, Lin Kerou looked into his eyes and said, "You haven’t eaten the cake yet. Why not stay and help mommy cut the cake?"

As long as Xiao Bao nodded, she could naturally turn to discuss with Fu Yanci.

With so many people watching, Fu Yanci wouldn’t be able to refuse her, after all, Xiao Bao would have nodded.

And she would send Xiao Bao back to the Fu Mansion after the party.

Not giving them a single chance to pick out flaws.

Where there’s a first time.

There will be a second time.

Sometime in the future, if she wants to pick up Xiao Bao for anything, it would happen smoothly.

Soon enough, she would be able to come and go freely at the Fu Mansion.

Lin Kerou looked forward with full expectation, her smile gentle.

However, Xiao Bao shook his head.

Lin Kerou was stunned.

Ding—the elevator door opened.

Xiao Bao unhesitatingly led Fu Yanci and Ye Li into the elevator.

"That child, seems closer to Mrs. Fu."

"Who would argue otherwise... delivering ice cream to Mrs. Fu who doesn’t eat it, then swapping for biscuits. One big, one small, sharing piece by piece, looking just like a real family."

"Looking at Uncle Fu’s attitude, this child..."

"Don’t talk nonsense!"

Whispers buzzed around non-stop, soothing Lin Kerou’s temper.

The goal was achieved, and that was enough!

Slowly standing up, Lin Kerou walked back to the banquet hall with a smile.

Talking cooperation with the male guests.

Discussing beauty treatments with the noblewomen.

Finally, the birthday cake was cut, and the banquet came to an end.

After the guests left, the once vast hall became quiet.

Holding a glass of champagne, Lin Kerou stood by the floor-to-ceiling window.

During the day, the Imperial City looked busy and flourishing from above, with towering buildings and bustling traffic.

At night, the Imperial City offered a different sensation.

The visible landscape draped in darkness, getting darker in the distance, bred endless yearning and ambition within the heart.

Whether sincere or insincere, or just for Fu Yanci to see, Ye Li indeed treated Xiao Bao impeccably.

But one day, she would leave Fu Yanci, and leave the Fu Family.

What she needed was to lie low.

Quietly do what she wanted to do.

Thinking of Fu Yanci again, Lin Kerou’s face turned slightly cold.

From the moment he stepped into the banquet hall, he hadn’t given her a single glance.

It was as if, in Uncle Fu’s eyes, there was only Mrs. Fu.

Fu Yanci, if you can’t see me, it’s okay.

One day, I’ll make sure you’re only able to see me!

Footsteps approached, and Lin Kerou turned, seeing Zhou Hecchen coming from afar.

They say happiness is all about comparison. A moment ago, she was upset with Fu Yanci’s indifference, but now, looking at the cold-faced Zhou Hecchen, Lin Kerou suddenly felt much happier.

At least, she still had Xiao Bao.

A child dependent on Fu Yanci, whom Fu Yanci was also reluctant to let go of.

While Ye Li couldn’t even see Zhou Hecchen, as if there wasn’t such a person in this world anymore.

"Why are you here?"

Handing him a glass of champagne, Lin Kerou said with sympathetic eyes, "You didn’t come to see Ye Li, did you? She’s left already!"

He knew.

He was also in the underground parking lot when Ye Li got out of the car.

Thinking seeing them as a couple was enough torture.

But Zhou Hecchen didn’t expect something even harsher awaited him.

The car door opened, revealing a silver high heel underneath.

Before the heel touched the ground, Fu Yanci, standing by the car, bent down and carried Ye Li out.

Knowing Fu Yanci had a thing for Ye Li wasn’t a new realization, but witnessing the usually cold and ominous Uncle Fu treating a woman so tenderly.

And that woman was his fiancée.

Sitting in the driver’s seat, Zhou Hecchen nearly broke the steering wheel in anger.

Watching Ye Li act coy.

Seeing her blush and bury her head in Fu Yanci’s arms.

Observing Xiao Bao tugging at Fu Yanci’s suit, the three moving into the elevator like a family of three.

Zhou Hecchen felt his already burning heart about to explode.

"Didn’t you say you wanted to cooperate? How do we cooperate?"

Zhou Hecchen looked up and asked.

"I want Fu Yanci and the Fu Family. And you want Ye Li!"

Lin Kerou got straight to the point, "In a way, we’re on the same path with different goals. For now, you don’t need to do anything; just wait patiently. When Ye Li leaves Fu Yanci, whether you use gentle means or force, you must win over Ye Li. Can you do it?"

Zhou Hecchen’s eyes narrowed, and after a moment, he smiled, "Lin Kerou, where do you get the confidence that you can win over Fu Yanci?"

Let alone the Fu Family!

Having heard many jokes, Zhou Hecchen found this the funniest.

Seemingly amused by Zhou Hecchen’s smile, Lin Kerou laughed, "Well, let’s wait and see!"

As they laughed, Zhou Hecchen’s laughter faded.

The Fu Family business was supposed to belong to Fu Mingzhen, but after his passing, it fell into Fu Yanci’s hands.

This caused much dissatisfaction among many in the Fu Family.

However, with Fu Yanci’s firm tactics, fewer and fewer dared to question him at shareholder meetings over the years.

Yet in private, would those people give up questioning due to futility, and just submit to him?

Probably... not!

Things pushed to the limit often rebound.

Like a spring, too much pressure will surely cause it to bounce back.

Not to mention, Lin Kerou supposedly holds several shares of the Fu Family business.

Considering her close contacts with the Fu Family members after returning to the Imperial City.

Thinking of Fu Mingzhen and the Fu Family’s inheritance of Fu Family business shares to Xiao Bao.

Looking at Lin Kerou’s confident and composed face, Zhou Hecchen seemed to understand a bit.

But even with understanding, knowing it was Fu Yanci, Zhou Hecchen felt uneasy.

Fu Yanci wasn’t just a figurehead heir.

Even if he wasn’t Mr. Fu’s first choice, after Fu Mingzhen’s death, he proved himself with his strength.

And overseas, he built his own enterprises without relying on the Fu Family.

In the Imperial City business circles, Fu Yanci is seen as a business genius.

Would such a person be defeated by a mere woman?

It seemed impossible no matter how he thought about it, but with another perspective, Zhou Hecchen thought, who cares!

After all, per her plan, he doesn’t need to do anything.

Just wait for Ye Li to leave Fu Yanci, then win her over.

This time, he wouldn’t give Ye Li any chance to leave again.

Not a single step!

The pent-up anger seemed to loosen a bit, as Zhou Hecchen exhaled lightly.

Then, with a smile, he raised his glass to Lin Kerou, "Well... cheers to our cooperation!"