I Want A Lifetime With You Chapter 370


    “Noted. I’ll look into this matter right away,” Zhou Zheng said as he also began to realize how grave the


    problem at hand was. “Mr. Li is also in K Nation at this moment!”


    “Li Heng? He’s no longer in C Country?” Fu Chengyan frowned as he continued, “Pei Huan and Bao


    are both there, too?”


    “Yes, it seems that Mr. Li’s presuming that the culprit is in K Nation!” Zhou Zheng looked at his superior


    as he spoke, awaiting his response. Fu Chengyan motioned with a casual handwave. “I see. Keep in


    touch with Li Heng from time to time. And remind him to be careful as well: the one who poisoned Pei


    Huan and Bao might not necessarily be Li Cenbei, as we thought.”


    Fu Chengyan had a strong hunch that whoever the perpetrator was, that person’s target wasn’t just the


    Li n. The Fu n might very well be on the list, too, now that even both Pei Huan and Bao had also


    be victims.


    He had sent his men to C Country to find out more about Li Cenbei ever since his demise. He hadn’t


    been able to fully grasp the full picture of that man’s character, but he was sure about one thing——Li


    Cenbei’s feelings for Pei Huan was very real, so real that he even once had the idea of bringing her


    together with him to death.


    But Li Cenbei clearly cared for her very much. He wouldn’t have had the heart to infect Pei Huan with


    the virus even if his personal agenda were busted. If he were ever forced into making the decision of


    dragging Pei Huan to death together, it could only mean that he didn’t have the antidote himself.


    Fu Chengyan quietly analyzed as he pursed his lips. He looked somber. If his deductions were correct,


    it would mean that this mysterious person hiding behind the shadow of Li Cenbei was the true


    mastermind. Who is this person? What are his objectives? Fu Chengyan had no clue.


    “Mr. Fu, you mean to say that Mr. Li and the others are still at risk of being in danger?” Fu Chengyan’s


    train of thought broke at Zhou Zheng’s question.


    “I don’t think so, not for the time being.” The culprit seems like a vignt person. It’s highly unlikely that


    the person would make a rash move at this point and risk exposing himself or herself. Pinching his


    eyebrows briefly, he directed his assistant, “For now, focus on investigating Shen Qianan. Dig as much


    as possible into everything that’s happened while I was away from Jiang City, including every person


    whom she’s been in contact with!”


    “Understood!” Zhou Zheng answered promptly. He then hesitated for a second, straightened himself,


    and added, “Mr. Fu, earlier on Mrs. Fu… “


    “Yes?” Fu Chengyan looked up. “What about her?”


    “When Mrs. Fu came upstairs earlier, I identally spilled the beans on the chairman’s birthday that’s


    coming up in two days.” Zhou Zheng carefully observed Fu Chengyan’s expression as he exined


    slowly, and was relieved when he didn’t see any signs of disapproval from his boss. “I thought since


    Mrs. Fu is now a part of the Fu n, it’s only natural that she would attend his birthday, so… “


    “You’re so nosy!” Fu Chengyan replied with a side nce, though there was not a single hint of


    disappointment or rebuke in his words. “Anyway, go have a look at House of Chigu and keep me


    updated on theirtest products.”


    “Yes, Sir. If there’s nothing else, I shall take my leave.”


    “Hm.” Fu Chengyan dismissed Zhou Zheng with a wave of his hand. As his assistant left, he frowned


    slightly at the reminder of his grandfather’s birthday.


    How could he have forgotten that Fu Zhengyun’s birthday was in two days?


    He pinched his brows again for a second, then dialed Shi Nuan’s number on his cellphone.


    Shi Nuan picked up his call in an instant. “Hello there!”


    “It’s me.” The familiar deep voice on the line sounded somewhat helpless.


    “Of course I know it’s you.” Shi Nuan smiled as she continued, “What’s up? Is there something wrong


    with that document earlier?” She was curious as to why Fu Chengyan would call her at this time, given


    they had just met each other shortly before.


    “No, it’s not that. Can youe with me to House of Chigu after work?” he asked.


    Shi Nuan raised her eyebrows slightly at his words. She smiled and responded gleefully, “Sure! But I


    might get off work slightlyter today.”


    “Alright, I’ll wait for you!”


    Shi Nuan hung up the phone with a faint smile. Although she told Fu Chengyan she might bete, she


    wouldn’t want to keep her beloved waiting too long. Delighted at the thought of seeing him, she sped


    up her work.


    She had been upied at her seat that entire evening studying the pile of blueprints on her desk. As


    she ced thest document onto the stash of finished work, she nced at her watch. Oh, there’s still


    plenty of time! I finished earlier than expected! Secretly happy at the opportunity to leave the office


    earlier than usual, she texted away on her phone: Yan, I’m done earlier than I thought. I’ll head to the


    carpark to meet you!


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    “Okay!” Fu Chengyan’s reply was extremely sinct, but it was significant enough for Shi Nuan that


    she read over his text a few times. Meanwhile, she sent another text to Song Rongrong and Su Yian in


    their private group chat: What do you girls think would be a good birthday gift for a family elder?


    Song Rongrong was quick to reply: An elder at home? Who’s that? Both your granddad and grandpa’s


    birthdays are still miles away, right? And if you’re referring to your father, didn’t he just have his a while


    ago?


    Shi Nuan paused her fingers for a moment, unsure of how she should respond to these questions. Not


    long after, her phone sounded with another beep as Su Yian’s text came in: Is that someone from the


    Fu family?


    You’re brilliant, Yian!


    Impressed at Su Yian’s deduction; Shi Nuan replied: That’s right. Yan’s grandpa will be having his


    birthday in two days. I’m wondering if I should give him something myself, as a personal gift.


    This would mark her first time visiting the Fu Residence officially as a family member. Even if Fu


    Zhengyun didn


    ’t seem to like her, she could be seen as disrespectful for attending his birthday celebration empty-


    handed, even if she did not like Fu Zhengyun.


    Song Rongrong’s text came in shortly after: Fu Chengyan’s grandpa? So you guys are finally going


    official in front of the family, huh? Seriously, just how long have you both been hiding your marriage


    from them… Anyway, if it’s really your first time officially meeting the elders, it’s indeed better to think


    carefully about what to present as a gift!


    Rongrong was stillpletely in the dark about the fact that the Fu n had already known about Shi


    Nuan. Now, the situation was furtherplicated with Shen Qianan in the picture. Knowing Rongrong’s


    personality, however, Shi Nuan decided to not disclose such detail for now. It’s not the right time.


    On the other hand, Su Yian was already aware of these things. Earlier on she had cross paths with that


    lady who looked eerily simr to Shi Nuan. Su Yian felt somewhat uneasy about her.


    Su Yian wasn’t the type of person to throw a wet nket over someone else’s situation, though, and


    she knew it wasn’t her ce toment too much on Shi Nuan’s family matters. Thus, she kept her


    thoughts to herself all this while. I’d hate to say anything, but this time it’s Old Master Fu’s birthday. I


    bet it’s a very important celebration for the Fu n with many important guests attending. What if…


    Su Yian broke off her own imagination on the potential events that might unfold. Instead, she returned


    her friend’s question with some of her own: What gift do you have in mind? What about Chengyan? Did


    he suggest anything?


    No. He only asked me to apany him to the House of Chiguter. It’s most likely to browse for a gift


    for his grandpa. But I’m thinking if I should get him something from myself personally!


    What are you talking about? You’re a married couple, so you should give him a single present together.


    Otherwise, the family might still assume that you’re both not officially together. I’d say, why not take this


    chance to reveal your marriage?


    As a rather impatient person, Song Rongrong had always felt ufortable with how her friend had


    been keeping her marriage with Fu Chengyan a secret from others. It just didn


    ’t make sense to her. I still don’t get it. I know Fu Chengyan’s an extraordinary guy from an influential


    family, but Nuan is not any worse!


    Su Yian soon responded: Nuan, this time around I agree with Rongrong. I think you should discuss this


    matter with Chengyan and decide together on what gift you’ll be getting. But it has to be a single gift


    that represents both of you.


    Alright, I get it. Shi Nuan ended the conversation and texted her friends goodbye as she realized it was


    now past working hours for the day. She headed straight for the basement, where Fu Chengyan’s


    designated parking spot was.


    Just as she exited the elevator and was about to give Fu Chengyan another call, a faint conversation


    could be heard from the direction of the carpark. “Yan, do we really have to be like this? You should’ve


    known that back then, I… “


    “I’m not interested in your personal affairs, Shen Qianan. I don’t care what you think. It’s already long


    over between us, and I owe you nothing,” Fu Chengyan’s cold and indifferent voice could be heard,


    cutting off the former’s unfinished sentence.


    Shi Nuan felt her guts tensing up into a knot. She stopped in her tracks and listened. Her instincts told


    her that there’s no reason for her to be anxious——she could’ve walked out to the carpark as she


    pleased. Nheless, she doubted herself for a second. She clenched both hands into fists in an


    attempt to calm herself down and quietly tiptoed to a corner near the exit.


    She recognized that voice speaking to Fu Chengyan. Shen Qianan could be heard again saying, “But


    Yan, did you really let go of the feelings between uspletely? We’ve known each other for so long.


    I’ve always thought… I was the reason why you married Shi Nuan, isn’t that right?”


    Once again Shi Nuan felt a cold shudder. She clutched onto her handbag tightly as she struggled to


    remain quiet. There was no one else around. The entire space seemed so empty that an echo could be


    easily heard even if she made a slight noise. She tried to keep her breath as slow and light as possible.


    When Shi Nuan encountered Shen Qianan in person, the former managed to keep her head high and


    disyed a confident and proud front. While she was able to pull off such an arrogant act, Shi Nuan


    knew deep down she couldn’t lie to herself. It still bothered her, so very much. She was bothered about


    Fu Chengyan’s past as well as how things were between him and Shen Qianan.


    Shi Nuan was fully aware that this person in front of Fu Chengyan was now merely his ex-girlfriend, but


    the fact that they were almost married at one point——that they were once engaged——still stung her


    heart. Not to mention that this woman resembled herself so much.


    “Married Shi Nuan because of you?” Fu Chengyan snorted and let out a chuckle, as if what he had just


    heard was a ridiculous joke.


    Shen Qianan felt disheartened at his mocking tone and cold, apathetic re. “Yan, I know you’re still


    upset at that day when I left the house. I was angry and couldn’t care much about your opinions. But


    you have to understand: I’m a woman. You were putting all your focus onto work and never cared


    about how I felt. I…I left because I wanted to give myself some time and space for a few days. I was


    hoping that you’de to your senses. I didn’t do anything during that time, we…”


    “Shen Qianan, do you really think I don’t know anything about you?” Fu Chengyan interrupted her and


    nced at his watch. Not hiding his annoyance, he quickly added, “There’s nothing else worth talking


    about between us. What’s done is done. I’ve been considerate enough to not bring it up or pull your leg


    in any way. As to why you came back all of a sudden, I’ll find out on my own. But let me warn you: if


    you want to remain here in Jiang City, you’d better be careful and know your ce. Do what you


    should, and don’t do what you shouldn’t.”


    “But Yan, do you even truly understand why I… You promised me that day. You told me you would


    marry me but you ended up with Shi Nuan. I know it’s because of how much her looks resemble mine.


    Yan, I know you still love me somewhere deep down, right? I know you still do…” Shen Qianan argued


    in dismay. She took a step forward and reached out to the man in front of her.


    Her hand paused in mid-air as Fu Chengyan suddenly turned toward the other direction and


    demanded, “Who’s there?”


    At his words, Shi Nuan realized that she could no longer keep hiding. She bit her lip and steadied


    herself, and came out of the corner. “It’s me!”


    She walked towards them with an air of confidence. Her sight fell upon Shen Qianan’s hand that was


    attempting to reach Fu Chengyan. She nced briefly at her husband with a slightly worried look and


    then stared into Shen Qianan’s eyes directly. She forced a calm smile as she said, “Ms. Shen, you


    seem to have a liking for things of the past. And people from your past, too!”


    Shen Qianan felt her body stiffen all over. She smiled awkwardly, not sure where to ce her hand that


    was extending to her ex-lover. “So I see that Ms. Shi has a hobby of eavesdropping as well!”


    “How could this be considered eavesdropping? The ce where I stood wasn’t even a good spot for


    ying hide-and-seek. I have no reason to hide, after all!” Shi Nuan answered while maintaining her


    graceful smile, “This is Yan’s private carpark; everyone at Shengyuan knows that nobody is allowed to


    come here without Yan’s authorization. Ms. Shen is a new visitor; I guess themon rules are too


    difficult for you to understand!”


    “I…” Shen Qianan tried to counter but was at a loss for words. Aware that her exchange with Fu


    Chengyan had been overheard, she gave up her friendly act and retaliated without holding back on her


    hostility. “What about Ms. Shi yourself? Aren’t you a staff of Shengyuan, too? So on whose permission


    did youe here? Seems like you also haven’t learned thepany’s rules well enough!”


    Shi Nuan raised an eyebrow and calmly answered, “Oh, Ms. Shen, I’m afraid you’ve mistaken some


    things. Work hours have ended, and aside from being an employee of Shengyuan, I’m also Yan’s wife.


    What belongs to Yan belongs to me. Look…” She held up her hand and swayed it gently in front of


    Shen Qianan’s face, showing off the ring on her finger. “They say ‘one boasts about what one doesn’t


    own’, but I guess I don’t even need to show off anything. I’m not short of a husband, and I don’tck a


    wedding ring, either… Now, that reminds me, there actually is something I don’t have!” She then leaned


    towards her husband as her lips curved into a flirtatious smile. “Darling, I’m missing a few diamonds on


    my ring!”


    Fu Chengyan returned her disy of affection with a reassuring smile. “Let’s get them for you


    tomorrow!”


    “I only want the big ones!” she pouted cheekily.


    “Anything for you!”


    At the sight of the couple’s lovey-dovey act towards each other in her presence, Shen Qianan’s blood


    slowly drained from her face. “Ms. Shi, don’t you think you’re overdoing it?” Shen Qianan retorted


    defensively.