The fake heiress loves to act? The max-level boss isn't interested in playing along.

Fu Hua shook her head.

The thought of thanking her still pains her.

so what?

People always have to move forward, and time will smooth everything over.

As for what happens after Xie Ci's leg recovers...

She hadn't thought of it, and she didn't want to think about it.

Her current physical condition is unknown.

Love is insignificant.

"In that case, what do you think of our Tingxiao? He's handsome and has a good job."

"You two are like brother and sister, often working together. Tingxiao is steady and caring, always protecting you."

"You are beautiful, kind-hearted, and a skilled doctor. You two are a match made in heaven."

"If we could take our relationship a step further and become family, that would be wonderful!"

Aunt Lan, unaware of the matter of acknowledging the thanks, became increasingly animated as she spoke.

It was exactly like an elder worrying about the younger generation's marriage.

Fu Hua was stunned, looking somewhat surprised and embarrassed, unsure of how to respond.

Lu Tingxiao noticed her predicament and quickly stepped in to smooth things over.

She laughed and interrupted, "Grandma, don't make things up. Did my mom ask you to be the go-between?"

"She's just worrying unnecessarily. I don't want to get married, and besides, Huahua is busy with her career right now. She doesn't have time to think about these things. Let's eat first."

With a single sentence, he vaguely glossed over the topic, thus extricating Fu Hua from the predicament.

Upon seeing this, Elder Shen's expression turned solemn, and he immediately recalled the farewell speech he had given at the summit.

Their feelings for each other are probably exceptionally deep.

He raised his glass, his expression solemn: "Fu Hua, Yi Chen, Aunt Lan, and I all need to thank you properly."

"If it weren't for you, who knows what would have happened to Aunt Lan and Yichen?"

"You are a great benefactor to our Shen family, and we will never forget this kindness."

After saying that, Shen glanced at his grandson.

Shen Yichen immediately stood up and bowed deeply to Fu Hua.

With a sincere tone, she said, "Dr. Fu, thank you again for saving me and my grandmother. I'm willing to help you with anything you need in the future."

Fu Hua quickly got up to help him up, and said politely, "Don't mention it. Treating the sick and saving lives is what I should do."

She picked up her water glass, took a small sip, and looked at Old Shen.

His tone was sincere and gentle: "I haven't had a chance to properly thank you for the summit, Mr. Shen."

On the day of the summit, if it weren't for Mr. Shen helping to negotiate with the person in charge,

The crucial video exposing Kang Hua could not be broadcast at all.

"Oh, that's all in the past."

Old Shen waved his hand and smiled, "I'm the one who should be thanking you. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have a complete family."

"where,"

Fu Hua shook her head, her eyes filled with gratitude.

After exchanging pleasantries and thanking each other, Lu Tingxiao went out to settle the bill.

Fu Hua offered him money, but Lu Tingxiao insisted on refusing.

"There's no need for us to say these things."

Why wouldn't I need it?

Fu Hua doesn't like owing others, especially men.

She's willing to owe favors only to those she cares about.

However, it's not appropriate to argue in public right now, so I'll just try to repay the favor elsewhere.

After exchanging a few polite words, Mr. Shen and his family left first.

The restaurant entrance gradually quieted down, leaving only Fu Hua and Lu Tingxiao.

The night was slightly cool as the two walked side by side toward the parking lot, a gentle evening breeze blowing.

After walking a few steps, Lu Tingxiao suddenly stopped.

Turning her head to look at the cashier beside her, she said with a hint of helplessness, "I'm sorry, Huahua. During dinner today, my aunt suddenly brought up the marriage. I had no idea beforehand. I never expected her to suddenly try to match us up."

Fu Hua lowered her eyes and smiled faintly: "It's nothing, I didn't take it to heart."

She felt that her senior brother was a man of upright character and proper manners, and his mind was definitely not on romantic relationships.

These words, when heard by Lu Tingxiao,

He sensed that she was rejecting him, and his expression darkened, becoming tinged with melancholy.

He paused for a moment, then spoke softly, "So...you really don't think about your future?"

Fu Hua didn't stop walking, her tone calm: "Not considering it for now."

Lu Tingxiao's Adam's apple bobbed, his gaze fixed on her: "Will you go back to Xie Ci?"

Upon hearing this, Fu Hua paused in her tracks.

She didn't answer immediately, but lowered her eyes and remained silent for a long time.

In that brief moment of silence, Lu Tingxiao already knew the answer in his heart.

A complex mix of emotions welled up in his eyes.

His voice was deep and earnest: "No matter what, I'll always be on your side. I'll always be there for you if you're willing to turn back."

Their eyes met, and she knew all too well the tenderness in Lu Tingxiao's eyes.

Xie Ci had looked at her with that same gaze before.

Besides love, there is also lust.

Fu Hua's heart skipped a beat; only at this moment did she truly realize...

This senior brother who had always protected her felt more than just friendship and camaraderie towards her.

There are others...

She looked up, her expression serious and distant: "Senior, my goals in this life aren't just about love. Don't waste your time on me; you won't get a response."

Lu Tingxiao suddenly stepped forward and gently grasped her wrist.

With a slight tightening of her fingertips, her tone stubborn: "And what about you? How long are you going to let this 'thank you' trap you in the past? How long will you remain stuck in it?"

Under the cover of night, the two were very close. He held her hand, refusing to let go despite her struggles.

This scene was witnessed by Xie Chenjie and Zhou Yun, who rushed over.

The couple originally intended to go directly to Fu Hua's workplace to find her.

When I arrived, I found out that Fu Hua was having dinner here that evening.

The two were anxious and rushed over in a hurry.

As soon as I turned the corner, I saw this scene.

Zhou Yun's gaze was fixed on Lu Tingxiao holding Fu Hua's hand, his face dark.

A surge of anger welled up in her eyes and heart, but she suppressed it and said angrily, "Who is that man? He's Huahua's new boyfriend."

It's not a question, it's a statement.

Xie Chenjie squinted at it for a few seconds, his expression indifferent.

He shook his head: "I don't think so."

"Yeah?"

Zhou Yun bit her lip, her eyes instantly reddening.

"But it looks so much like her. Did you see that? That man likes her; he's holding her hand!"

Xie Chenjie sighed and gently patted his wife's shoulder.

Her tone was three parts tired and seven parts relieved: "No matter what, Aci and Huahua are already a thing of the past."

"Whatever she does now is her freedom, and it's none of our business."

Zhou Yun's eyes reddened, and she raised her hand to wipe away her tears.

Her voice choked with emotion: "But Aci's heart has always belonged only to Huahua!"

"You haven't seen it, he locks himself in his room every day, does nothing, and thinks only about her."

"We must have osmanthus tea for tea, braised pork, eggplant fritters, and sweet osmanthus wine for meals, and the house must be filled with osmanthus flowers..."

Xie Chenjie was also feeling bad, but he still frowned and gently pulled Zhou Yun along.

He lowered his voice to stop him: "Alright, that's enough. Don't forget the important reason we came here today."

"Right now, nothing else matters. As long as Aci can pull herself together and stand up, that's more important than anything else."

Yes, you're right.

Xie Chenjie turned his head and saw that Zhou Yun's eyes were red and her face was still wet with tears.

He softened his tone and said, "Your emotions are unstable, so wait here first. Don't follow me over. I'll talk to Fu Hua first."

Zhou Yun refused and quickly pulled Xie Chenjie back.

"And you're criticizing me? You're so immature too. Is it appropriate for you to go there now? Wouldn't that just embarrass Huahua?"