After Divorce, Hidden Marriage Husband Became Addicted to Me-Chapter 580 - 370: _2

Fu Tingzhou clenched Tang Xi’s hand tightly, and the two slowly made their way through the crowd to stand before Shu Chong’an.

Today, Shu Chong’an was dressed in a dark red, gold-embroidered Zhongshan suit, with silver hair combed back behind his head. He appeared spirited, yet given his age and recent bout with illness, one could see the fatigue in his eyes. However, when he saw Tang Xi, he was slightly taken aback, then his gaze shifted to Fu Tingzhou, and his expression turned slightly somber.

Shu Yiming approached and said, "Grandfather, the third young master of the Fu family and Miss Tang have brought you gifts."

As he spoke, an assistant on the side handed over the gift.

Shu Chong’an glanced at it, "How rare, it’s the thought that counts."

Fu Tingzhou smiled faintly, "I wish longevity for Elder Shu, as boundless as the eastern sea."

Tang Xi also followed up with some polite words.

Shu Chong’an’s gaze lingered on Tang Xi several times. For some reason, Tang Xi felt his discontent towards her, probably due to Shu Mengshu—it must be because Shu Mengshu became the young mistress of Shu Family, and most likely had not refrained from speaking ill of her behind her back, adding to the hostility since Shu Mengshu fancied Fu Tingzhou. There’s no telling how she could have slandered Tang Xi in front of the Shu family members.

Yet for Tang Xi herself, she bore no animosity towards the elderly Shu.

On the contrary, she found him to be a rather interesting and commanding elder.

She couldn’t help but envy Shu Mengshu’s good fortune, with parents who cherished her, a prominent family background, and a grandfather who took such good care of her.

As for herself, all she knew was that her biological mother was a death-row inmate.

Beyond that, she knew nothing of her father or other family members.

Her faint sense of loss, in Fu Tingzhou’s eyes, seemed to be a fright from Shu Chong’an. He stepped forward, positioning himself in front of Tang Xi, and met Shu Chong’an’s gaze directly, "Elder Shu, my grandfather mentioned he hasn’t been feeling well lately. We can arrange a small gathering on another day when you’re both available. We’ve also delivered the gifts and well wishes, so we won’t take up any more of your precious time."

With that, he pulled Tang Xi’s hand and retreated to the side.

At that moment, Shu Mengshu approached, wearing an exquisite, light pink dress. She cast a bashful glance at Fu Tingzhou and said, "Third Brother Fu is here too. Grandpa, let me see what gift Third Brother Fu brought—wonder if it’s better than what Mengshu has given."

Shu Mengshu’s sweet words had a way of making the old man break into a beaming smile.

Shu Yiming handed over Shu Mengshu’s gift, "This is the Peace Jade Pendant that Mengshu personally went to Fahua Temple to pray for, crawling and kowtowing up a thousand steps for your health."

The old man didn’t care for the extravagance of the gift—he had seen everything valuable there was to see. What he truly valued was familial affection. Hearing that Shu Mengshu had made a thousand bows to obtain it, the elder was quite delighted.

On one side, the Shu family elders praised Shu Mengshu for her sensibility.

Shu Chong’an laughed, "Mengshu is thoughtful, a good child indeed."

Shu Yiming, who held the utmost respect for the elderly Shu, felt naturally pleased to see him happy. His eyes swept around the room, and upon spotting Tang Xi standing not too far away, he thought... this woman...

For some reason, over the past few years, Shu Yiming has dreamt of Tang Xi several times.

Despite having only a few encounters with Tang Xi in the past,

his impression of her was profound.

It wasn’t because Tang Xi had stolen his sister’s boyfriend—to use the word ’stolen’ would be inappropriate. More accurately, it was his sister who had schemed against Tang Xi, deceiving Fu Tingzhou, and betraying the relationship. Tang Xi was indeed the victim, but Mengshu was, after all, his sister—his own flesh and blood. Even if she made mistakes, he could not help but stand by her side.

But this Tang Xi...

He just inexplicably felt a sense of familiarity with her.

Just a few meetings several years ago, yet she left such a mark on his heart.

Shu Yiming often wondered if he might have feelings for this woman, but the notion seemed off. For instance, seeing Tang Xi standing beside Fu Tingzhou now, he felt no discomfort, no desire to separate them and monopolize Tang Xi. On the contrary, he thought that if Tang Xi could find happiness, it would be a good thing.

Shu Mengshu followed Shu Yiming’s gaze.

She saw Fu Tingzhou and Tang Xi holding hands, engaged in conversation not too far away.

The man leaned down and whispered a few words in her ear.

A light smile appeared on Tang Xi’s face.

Seeing them together, so well-matched, made her clench her teeth in envy.

"Brother, today is grandpa’s birthday. He’s so happy. Why did such an ill-fated person like Tang Xi come? Don’t let her spoil grandpa’s mood," Mengshu said.

Shu Yiming, hearing Shu Mengshu’s vulgar words, frowned and couldn’t help but caution her in a low voice, "Since you know it’s grandpa’s birthday banquet today, behave yourself and don’t cause trouble!"

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