Entangled with My Ex's Uncle
Chapter 163: Secret

Chapter 163: Chapter 163: Secret

Chi Yue had just stepped through the Fu Family’s gates when Xu Zhenwen pushed her into Fu Rongyin’s arms.

Fu Rongyin casually caught her by the waist. Chi Yue tried to break free, only to hear Fu Rao’s mocking voice.

"Congratulations, Chi Yue, for finally managing to ingratiate yourself with the Fu Family and becoming one of them."

Chi Yue frowned, "What do you mean by that?"

"What do I mean? Don’t you know best what’s in your heart? I never expected that when you were with me, it wasn’t me you were after, but my Fifth Uncle!" Fu Rao’s eyes reddened, whether from anger or some other reason.

Chi Yue was even more confused, "I don’t know what you’re talking about."

Fu Rao looked at Fu Rongyin, "Fifth Uncle, aren’t you going to say anything?"

Fu Rongyin’s gaze was indifferent, "What do you want to hear me say?"

Fu Rao’s gaze met Fu Rongyin’s, his eyes filled with the unwillingness of someone who felt betrayed.

Qin Anlu had approached at some point, her arm curled around Fu Rao’s, "Ah Rao, how could you let Fifth Uncle and the future fifth aunt stand here like this? And you there... Lady Ling, stop dawdling and invite them inside."

With a cold snort, Fu Rao walked in first, and Qin Anlu followed close on his heels.

Ling Jiayu approached Fu Rongyin, "Ah Yin, it seems there’s some important family matter going on, so I won’t intrude."

Her voice was neither loud nor soft, but audible enough for everyone present to hear.

Xu Zhenwen was the first to speak, "If you want to leave, nobody is stopping you. Ah Yin has very important matters to attend to tonight. Besides, ’Ah Yin’ isn’t what you should call him. To avoid any misunderstandings about your relationship with my future daughter-in-law, you should be a bit more respectful in your address."

Though Ling Jiayu was still smiling, Chi Yue could see the unnatural expression on her face.

The next second, Chi Yue felt the hand around her waist retreat, and then Fu Rongyin’s voice came to her ear.

"It’s been so long since we’ve all gathered; let’s go inside together."

With that, he stepped around Xu Zhenwen and walked toward the house.

Ling Jiayu curved her lips, "I’m sorry, auntie, but I simply can’t leave right now."

Xu Zhenwen wanted someone to stop her, but to her surprise, Fu Rongyin, who had walked ahead, came back, and Ling Jiayu took the opportunity to loop her arm through his, following him inside.

"Truly a lingering spirit!"

Despite Xu Zhenwen’s good upbringing, she couldn’t help but exclaim at this moment.

She turned to Chi Yue, "How could you not know to seize the opportunity?"

Chi Yue remained unmoved, "First, explain to me what Fu Rao meant by his words just now."

"Didn’t you hear it yourself? I’ve informed them that you are Fu Rao’s girlfriend, the girlfriend recognized by the Fu Family."

This implied that Chi Yue was now eligible to marry into the Fu Family.

Chi Yue’s face turned cold, "Ms. Xu, what are you trying to imply? My cooperation with you was because you promised to let me leave, not to marry me off to Fu Rongyin."

Xu Zhenwen didn’t see anything wrong with the arrangement.

"So many people desire to enter the Fu Family’s doors. You should cherish this opportunity. If she hadn’t come back, it wouldn’t have been your turn!"

Chi Yue laughed, incensed, "No matter how good Fu Rongyin is, he is not a treasure to me. You cherish him so dearly, there is no need to cooperate with me. Since that’s the case, there is no reason for me to stay."

Chi Yue turned to leave.

"Stop right there!" Xu Zhenwen hurried after her, "It’s not in your best interest to fall out with me if you want to leave him."

"I want to get away from him, you want to tie us together; either way, it’s impossible for me to have it both ways, so I might as well return to my former life. Who knows, maybe one day he’ll lose interest in me? And if all else fails, isn’t there Ling Jiayu?"

Xu Zhenwen, looking at the resolute Chi Yue, suddenly realized that Chi Yue wasn’t negotiating with her but was simply stating the outcome.

And she, because of Ling Jiayu’s appearance, had no room to choose.

Chi Yue continued to walk away, when suddenly, Xu Zhenwen’s voice came from behind: "If you cooperate with me, I can tell you a secret, a secret concerning both you and Ah Yin."