Mind reading saves the whole family; I'm firmly in the role of a charlatan.

Chapter 229 Not a Lone Star
After hearing the whole story of why Fu Sili was abandoned, Du Anrao and the other man remained silent for a long time before Du Anrao finally broke the silence.

"Can I ask a question?"

"what is the problem?"

"Grandpa Fu mentioned before that his eldest grandson, Mr. Fu's twin brother, was abducted by an enemy when he was a few years old. Is this enemy the same one who caused Mr. Fu to be forced to live in exile?"

Du Bixiao subconsciously turned to look at Fu Sili, and only nodded when she saw that he didn't react: "Most likely, it's the same one."

Du Anrao frowned. So, Old Master Fu's enemy is ruthless. He failed once, so he arranged a second time. The key is that both times he succeeded.

If Fu Sili hadn't been lucky enough to be taken in and raised by his adoptive father, the Fu family line would have truly ended with his generation.

[What kind of deep-seated hatred must there be to wipe out an entire family's lineage? It's quite terrifying to think about.]

Xi Jingyue nodded in deep agreement. As the saying goes, it's better to provoke a petty person than a madman. Some people can do anything when they're in a madness, and it's impossible to guard against them.

"Has this person been caught yet?"

"He was involved in another case ten years ago and is already dead."

Du Anrao: "..." Well, it's hard to say.

On one hand, I felt he deserved his fate, but on the other hand, I felt it was too easy for someone who had done so many bad things to just die so easily.

But no matter what, it's a good thing that evil people get their just desserts and won't harm good people anymore.

Otherwise, given his relentless and maddening desire to harm others, Fu Sili might be targeted by him again once he is recognized.

While the group was sorting out the Fu family's affairs, Fu Ruixiang had already prepared all the dishes they had ordered.

When all the dishes were served, Fu Ruixiang reappeared in the private room, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Fu, as well as Mr. Fu, Fu Sili's adoptive father.

"Why are you here?" Du Anrao was also surprised to see the two elderly people and quickly got up to help them.

"Ruixiang said you brought your friends to the restaurant for dinner, so we came right away. We hope it won't bother you too much by showing up uninvited without prior notice?" The old lady smiled, her face crinkling with even more wrinkles as she took Du Anrao's hand.

"Of course not. My friend and I just wanted to eat Uncle Fu's cooking when we were bored. We didn't tell you beforehand because we were afraid you would make a big fuss and affect the shop's business. I didn't expect Uncle Fu to tell you anyway. Thank you and Grandpa Fu for making this special trip."

“You child, what’s this about being tired? Our home is very close by, less than a ten-minute drive. We usually walk home when we’re not busy, just to digest our food. Since you’re here, how could we not come? If you and your friends want anything to eat or drink, just tell your Uncle Fu. He knows a lot.”

“Your grandma is right. It’s a rare opportunity for you to come all this way, so don’t stand on ceremony with your Uncle Fu. We just brought Sili back a few days ago, and your grandparents’ wedding is coming up soon. We’re probably quite busy, which is why we didn’t bring the child to see you right away. We originally planned to visit you in person on your grandfather’s wedding day or after the wedding to express our gratitude, but we didn’t expect you to come first.”

Grandpa Fu explained the situation in a few words, afraid that Du Anrao would think they had forgotten her kindness because they had taken the child back.

Du Anrao understood his meaning perfectly well, and said with a mix of helplessness and amusement, "You've finally managed to find Mr. Fu, so you must have a lot to say and a lot to arrange. My grandfather has indeed been quite busy lately, but thankfully everything is back on track now, and things will only get better from now on." "Good riddance, 'things will only get better from now on.' It's good that the whole family is together, safe and sound. Your grandfather and I both have to thank you. If it weren't for you, we'd probably be going to our graves with regrets."

Seeing that Du Anrao was feeling a little uncomfortable due to the overly enthusiastic greetings from the two elderly people, Fu Ruixiang quickly stepped forward to smooth things over.

"Alright, Dad, sit down first. An'an and the others haven't eaten yet."

"Yes, yes, let's eat, let's eat first. It's almost one o'clock, don't go hungry."

The two elderly people seemed to wake from a dream and hurriedly invited Du Anrao to sit down.

The group ate some food to fill their stomachs. Mr. Fu, who was sitting next to Fu Sili, suddenly raised his glass and stood up, saying, "Miss Du, I've heard everything about you from Sili. If it weren't for you, I probably would have already... You even helped him find his relatives, allowing him to return to the home that rightfully belonged to him."

"Now I can close my eyes in peace. I really don't know how to thank you enough. I can't drink alcohol right now, so I'll thank you for your help to me and Sili with tea instead."

Mr. Fu was only in his early fifties, but most of his hair had turned white, and his dark face was covered with the marks of time. He had lost his loved ones, raised Fu Sili alone, and suffered from illness. All of these burdens weighed heavily on the thin shoulders of this honest and kind-hearted man, but they did not extinguish the brilliance of his humanity.

Hearing him say that, Fu Sili couldn't help but frown: "Dad, what do you mean by closing your eyes? If you say something like that again, I'm going to get angry."

Grandpa Fu also laughed and said, "Sili is right, old friend. Your illness is not a big deal. With such advanced medical conditions nowadays, as long as you get good treatment, we can live for another twenty or thirty years without any problem. Don't worry, we still have to wait for Sili to get married and have children, and enjoy our grandchildren together. The good days are yet to come."

Upon hearing what Old Master Fu said, Du Anrao almost instinctively turned to look at Fu Sili.

Sure enough, I noticed his expression stiffened slightly and his face was full of embarrassment, and I couldn't help but feel sorry for him for a couple of seconds.

Here we go again, the usual matchmaking session with the elders. Luckily, I'm still young, this kind of thing has nothing to do with me, so please don't look at me!

Du Bixiao, who is a few years older than Fu Sili and has already endured the relentless pressure to get married, was speechless.

Xi Jingyue glanced at Du Anrao, who seemed to want to bury himself in the plate to minimize his presence, feeling both helpless and amused. But soon he also felt a sense of crisis. It seemed that he was getting old and might soon be entering the stage where he would be pressured to get married.

The thought of this made even someone as powerful as Xi Jingyue shudder.

The meal was somewhat somber because of the presence of several elders, and we didn't get to discuss any serious business.

After a satisfying meal, Du Anrao led Xi Jingyue away, and the Fu family saw them off to the door.

Du Anrao's gaze swept over the group, finally settling on Fu Ruixiang, as if sensing something.

"Uncle Fu, I wanted to say this when we last met: you are not destined to be alone, but you had bad luck in the first half of your life. Now the hardships are over, your family and career are revitalized, and your family members are compatible with your destiny. Everything will go smoothly and peacefully, and there will be no more major setbacks or changes."

(End of this chapter)