Rebirth: Contract Husband Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 280 - 141: Refusal

Chapter 280: Chapter 141: Refusal

How could he not mind? Shi Fengju’s brows unconsciously furrowed lightly, and instead of answering, he asked with a smile, "Why does Mother suddenly bring this up? You’ve never interfered with this matter before."

"It’s because I worry about you!" Mrs. Wang glared at him and said, "You don’t know how to take care of yourself, how can I not worry! Alright, you should also go back and get some rest!"

"Mother," Shi Fengju spoke earnestly, "let the cousin continue to mourn in peace. She doesn’t need to help with these matters."

Gu Fangzi’s expression changed slightly, the smile on her lips stiffening: He actually refused! It was Aunt who suggested this, and yet he refused as well!

Apart from sadness, Gu Fangzi felt an indescribable sourness in her heart: Does he hate her so much, not wanting to be with her? Aunt’s words aren’t even effective anymore!

Men oh men, they are indeed untrustworthy and unreliable. He used to be so good to her, compliant and pampering, but now, in such a short time, everything has changed completely!

How can she accept this? She won’t accept or relent.

"Second Brother, Fangzi is truly well-intentioned, how can you speak like that!" Shi Yumei said with a smile, "I understand now, you must be afraid that it would affect Fangzi’s mourning and tarnish her reputation, right? Rest assured, mourning doesn’t require one to kneel before the altar all day, and it doesn’t conflict! Besides, Uncle also means for her to properly show her gratitude to the Shi family, and helping you is following her father’s orders! You can rest easy!"

"Big Sister," Shi Fengju spoke indifferently, "it’s really not necessary, I can handle it myself." Unwillingly, Shi Fengju thought of Sang Wan. If Sang Wan had not fought with him, she would surely help him with some of the accounting, right? Unfortunately, that day she got annoyed with him and returned all of the account books to him.

"What, Second Brother, are you afraid someone will get jealous?" Shi Yumei’s face turned cold with a touch of irritation.

"Big Sister, don’t drag everything onto Miss Wan!" Shi Fengju replied with a hint of annoyance, "I am a man; I have a clear idea of what to do, it’s not for others to dictate!"

As he said this, his eyes inadvertently swept across Gu Fangzi.

Gu Fangzi lowered her gaze pretending not to see, yet her heart tensed; she knew his words were directed at her.

Shi Yumei, however, did not think so much and nodded, "That’s more like it! It should be so! You must not let her have her way all the time, obeying her in everything!" Then she exclaimed suddenly, "Wait, if that’s not the case, how did you know I was talking about her? Could it be that she’s really that jealous?"

Shi Fengju almost rolled his eyes at her, thinking to himself, in this family, who else would you talk like that about if not Miss Wan? Even fools know!

"Here you go again!" Shi Fengju, devoid of any desire to explain further, said plainly, "Just know that I have a clear idea about everything, Mother, if there’s nothing else, I will head back now!"

"Cousin, do you really not want Fangzi’s help that much? Fangzi really just wants to relieve Cousin’s worries and prevent Aunt from being so concerned!" Gu Fangzi’s eyes filled with moisture as she gazed at him, "And besides, how come it was okay before, but not now? Does Cousin dislike Fangzi..."

"How could that be! Fangzi, don’t think nonsense!" Mrs. Wang hurriedly said, "Rest assured, Aunt has told you, we will never let you be aggrieved in the Shi family!"

Mrs. Wang said this, giving Shi Fengju a warning look. In her heart, she also faintly noticed that her son’s feelings for this childhood sweetheart, who he had once insisted on marrying, had cooled significantly. Now that Fangzi had spoken up, she naturally wanted her son to make a promise. Fangzi was just too pitiful, and now that she had entered the Shi family, she absolutely refused to allow her son to mistreat her.

"Cousin, you’ve misunderstood," Shi Fengju felt compelled to clarify in a calm and gentle voice, "There’s no reason, how could I dislike you? I’m aware of your kind intentions, and I appreciate them! But in the past year, you haven’t been involved in business matters, there are many things you are not aware of, and you might not be able to help me. At that point, I would still have to explain everything in detail to you. By the time I’ve done that, I could have handled all the matters myself! Why cause you any trouble? Isn’t that right?"

Gu Fangzi couldn’t help but regret internally. Since Sang Wan entered the family, she had been occupied with, and competing for, power within the inner courtyard, naturally paying no attention to affairs outside. However, she also understood, with Grandma Shi having just entered the family, the Shi family wouldn’t possibly allow her to be at Cousin’s side outside, not wanting to damage their reputation. Thus, it was inevitable!