Exchange Fate! She Saved the whole family and the Short-Lived Marquis!-Chapter 109: She Was Never Interested in You
"It’s not just about Lin Qingqing, the Lin family won’t be able to sit still either," Lady Xiao said, "Lin Qingqing will definitely arrange to meet Master Xiao."
"Knowing the general area where Lin Qingqing may go, we don’t need to monitor daily," Lady Xiao smiled, "and we can be well-prepared."
"At that time, we just need to have as many people witness it as possible," Lady Xiao stated.
Fu Shinian initially thought that as long as Lady Xiao didn’t oppose, it would be good news.
Little did she know that Lady Xiao would support her in such a manner.
Fu Shinian expressed gratitude, "Thank you, Lady Xiao, I really don’t know how to show my appreciation. Not only do you not oppose, but you also assist me in such a way."
"It’s nothing," Lady Xiao said indifferently, "I won’t pretend with you, having Master Xiao’s reputation tarnished is only beneficial to me."
Fu Shinian understood Lady Xiao’s meaning but still said, "Even so, Lady Xiao, there was no need for you to help me to this extent."
"Good child," Lady Xiao said with a smile, "I have taken you as family long ago."
"If not for worrying about your parents not being willing, I would have wanted to take you as my goddaughter," Lady Xiao said, glancing at Xiao Chengyu.
This made Xiao Chengyu’s brow twitch.
But remembering what he had previously discussed with Lady Xiao, even if Fu Shinian was truly taken as a goddaughter, it wouldn’t matter.
But...
He still felt a bit stifled in his heart.
Since he decided not to be further entangled with the young lady, he had no right to be upset.
Yet, before Xiao Chengyu could process his disquiet, he heard Fu Shinian say, "How would my parents be unwilling? They would be happy to have one more person care for me."
Lady Xiao paused for a moment, glanced subconsciously at Xiao Chengyu, and then asked Fu Shinian, "You have no objections either?"
"None at all," Fu Shinian shook her head, "Lady Xiao treats me so well, why would I have any objections?"
In case, in the future, Xiao Chengyu truly is gone, she could also take good care of Lady Xiao in his place.
Xiao Yingyue is simple-minded, certainly unable to compete with Aunt Liu and Master Xiao.
Xiao Yingyue still needs her protection.
"If I can truly be recognized by Lady Xiao as a goddaughter, I can protect you and Ying Yue rightfully," Fu Shinian said, "in the future, even if I need to intervene in the Marquis’ household affairs, Aunt Liu and Master Xiao won’t be able to claim I have no right."
Even hypothetically assuming Xiao Chengyu dies prematurely, Fu Shinian’s words brought warmth to Lady Xiao’s heart.
Others watch the Marquis’ household’s spectacle, Master Xiao wishes for Xiao Chengyu’s early demise to inherit the Marquis title.
Only Fu Shinian worries about how Lady Xiao and Xiao Yingyue should fare if the Marquis’ household truly loses Xiao Chengyu.
Lady Xiao had long known that Fu Shinian could stand her ground, which is why she let Xiao Yingyue play with Fu Shinian.
Fu Shinian has her schemes.
But Lady Xiao never thought having schemes was a bad thing.
Especially since Fu Shinian uses her schemes to protect her own.
Lady Xiao is even more willing for Fu Shinian to bond with Xiao Yingyue.
Thinking that in the future, if both Xiao Chengyu and she are gone, at least Fu Shinian could protect Xiao Yingyue.
In that moment, Lady Xiao felt a flash of guilt.
She had exploited Fu Shinian’s kindness.
Fu Shinian always said Lady Xiao treated her well.
But Lady Xiao knew, Fu Shinian was someone who values relationships.
As long as someone was good to her, she would repay them manifold.
Lady Xiao was using Fu Shinian’s nature to have Fu Shinian protect Xiao Yingyue.
However, Lady Xiao felt that her kindness to Fu Shinian was nothing compared to what Fu Shinian did for Xiao Chengyu.
Her kindness was just a casual display, not difficult to offer.
But because of this kindness, Fu Shinian almost risked her life.
With guilt, Lady Xiao held Fu Shinian’s hand, "Good child, you need not worry about me. In the future, it seems Ying Yue will really need your care."
Lady Xiao thought for a moment, then asked, "If there’s no need for you to look after us, with Chengyu always being well, would you still be willing to be my goddaughter?"
"Of course," Fu Shinian nodded without hesitation, "Lady Xiao likes me, and I like Lady Xiao."
Lady Xiao suddenly laughed, casting a sidelong glance at Xiao Chengyu.
Xiao Chengyu had said he didn’t want to burden Fu Shinian, it seems the young girl doesn’t have any such thoughts towards him.
It was merely that you treat me well, so I shall return the favor generously.
"You have been making incense, Ying Yue wants to find you but fears disturbing you," Lady Xiao said with a smile.
Fu Shinian immediately understood Lady Xiao’s purpose and said proactively, "I’ll go find Ying Yue now."
After Fu Shinian left, Lady Xiao chuckled at Xiao Chengyu, saying, "Alright, now you needn’t worry about Shinian having any designs on you. She simply appreciates the goodwill of our Marquis household."
"And you talk about not being able to marry her," Lady Xiao sneered, "I think your hesitation is all one-sided."
Xiao Chengyu: "..." 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢
Xiao Chengyu inexplicably thought of when in Ganning, Fu Shinian watched over him the whole night, and he had held her hand all that time.
She told him in the morning he needn’t be responsible.
Does the young lady really have no feelings for him?
Xiao Chengyu took a deep breath, "That’s for the best."
At least when rejected, she wouldn’t be heartbroken.
"Ha ha," Lady Xiao let out two cold laughs, "now it’s the young lady who has no interest in you, so don’t regret it later."
"I won’t," Xiao Chengyu said, "I’m off to deal with matters concerning Master Xiao."
"What is there to handle?" Lady Xiao thought everything had been discussed already.
"We need to give them space, making them think every meeting is secret and unnoticed, so they meet more boldly next time," Xiao Chengyu said, "Also, before your birthday, we need to ensure their meeting happens in a bustling place. This place is one they cannot choose, I will choose for them."
Lady Xiao understood that Xiao Chengyu intended for Master Xiao and Lin Qingqing to meet at a location he selected.
Though she didn’t know how Xiao Chengyu planned to ensure they ended up where he wanted them to be.
But Lady Xiao trusted in Xiao Chengyu’s means.
"There’s still some time, don’t wear yourself out," Lady Xiao said, "Keeping a hundred and eighty thoughts hidden, with three hundred and sixty knots in your stomach, who would lose sleep if not you?"
Xiao Chengyu: "..."
All these calculations aren’t for his own sake, why the sudden dislike?
Fu Shinian stayed at the Marquis household for five days, supervising Xiao Chengyu’s early rest daily.
Even if she wasn’t accompanying Xiao Chengyu in the study, she would appear in the study at the appropriate time, close his documents, and urge him to rest.
That evening, Xiao Chengyu was particularly busy.
