Accusations of not wanting to marry: The prosecutor pressed him relentlessly.

Lu Yanli actually came to the Tang family the next afternoon.

Fang Youxi wasn't there at the time; she had gone out shopping.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, SKP is offering great gifts with points. Although it doesn't save much money, every little bit helps, and she's mainly looking to enjoy shopping.

The person left at 2 o'clock, and Lu Yanli arrived at 4 o'clock.

After exchanging a string of polite words until his lips were sore, Fang Youxi returned at exactly 5:30.

With bags and packages lining the way, it was clear they had made a good haul.

She was taken aback when she saw Lu Yanli.

Lu Yanli scoffed, "Did you see Tang Yi's message saying I left, so you came back at the last minute?"

Fang Youxi: ...

"I sent that WeChat message to you using his phone while he was in the bathroom."

This sounds so familiar.

Fang Youxi looked around but didn't see Tang Yi.

Lu Yanli gave a forced smile: "He didn't expect me to guess that his phone's unlock password was his birthday. With Tang Yi's single-minded brain, even a fool could guess that. He's too ashamed to see you right now, so he's gone to the kitchen to do odd jobs."

Fang Youxi: ...

Having said all that, what else could she say?

"Are you really going to go that far? You waited for me to come back and settle scores with me. It's just that I didn't go to Lu Tong's annual party. Your place was full of singing and dancing all night long. You didn't need me."

Fang Youxi's client was probably a friend of Lu Yanli. She had already admired President Lu's demeanor on his WeChat Moments, with the radiant female celebrity beside him. The two looked like a perfect couple. She just couldn't understand why he had to pick on her and make things difficult for her.

Lu Yanli noticed that she was carrying several shopping bags, all from the brands on the first floor of SKP, so she had gone shopping again.

"What did you buy, and what weird things did you bring back? I'll pick first this time, consider it your apology."

Fang Youxi didn't quite understand why he was arguing with her, but she did buy quite a lot today. After thinking about what she said to Tang Yi last night, she realized that she shouldn't have been so blunt.

It's the Lunar New Year, and it makes the eldest brother feel guilty and embarrassed.

After all, Tang Yi himself didn't enjoy much of his parents' company. Tang Zhang was married three times, his mother was married twice, and later had two more children, so his life might not have been easy either.

Now, for the benefit of the Tang Group, they also have to arrange a marriage with the daughter of Chairman Peng of Huashang Bank. It's not easy for the eldest son either.

She bought Tang Yi a pair of shoes today so he could wear them when he plays ball.

In this world, even the closest relatives have no obligation to coax her.

Tang Yi and Tang Ze treat her well because she is their sister. There is no conflict of interest involved, and they are related by blood, so they naturally give in to her. It doesn't mean that the whole world owes her anything.

As a person, while you shouldn't underestimate yourself, you should never overestimate yourself either.

Seeing that Lu Yanli was trying to extort money from her again, Fang Youxi quickly clutched her shopping bag tightly.

This person is completely oblivious and shameless.

She wasn't in a good mood for shopping today. She spent over 200,000 yuan, but nothing major. She bought a few clothes and picked out some for the men in her family. She figured that if she didn't spend a little, she wouldn't earn a lot. She was just investing a little, hoping to get some fashion consultant fees back in the future.

Lu Yanli was as at ease at the Tang family's house as if he were at home.

Fang Youxi sat on the sofa organizing the results of her shopping trip that day, and he sat next to her, and the two chatted casually.

Tang Ze, bored, went back to his room and took a nap. When he came downstairs, he saw Fang Youxi had returned and came over: "What did you buy? I want to pick first today. You tell me, which one is the most expensive? I don't care about the best, just the most expensive."

Fang Youxi: ...

That's so pathetic!

Lu Yanli said quietly, "To express her apology for not attending Lu Tong's annual meeting, Fang Tangtang agreed to let me choose the gift first today."

He was acting like he was performing a monologue, so Fang Youxi ignored him and called out towards the kitchen, "Big brother, come out and try on the sneakers I bought for you."

These are specifically designed for golf. I chose a pair that is lightweight and soft, and they cost just over ten thousand yuan, which is a good price.

When Tang Yi came out and saw that his sister had bought him shoes, he knew that it was probably because of what she had said last night, and that she was indirectly apologizing to him. Fang Youxi could be as domineering as a devil, but sometimes her clever and insightful heart made people feel more and more sorry for her.

He didn't remember telling his sister his shoe size, but the shoes fit surprisingly well.

Tang Ze stared longingly, asking, "Where's mine? Where's mine?"

"Didn't you want the business style? These are 100 yuan more expensive than the eldest's."

Tang Ze felt completely relieved.

The rest were coats and skirts she bought for herself, along with some odds and ends.

Lu Yanli looked on anxiously: "That's it?"

Fang Youxi looked completely bewildered: "You want to wear women's clothes too?"

"What is that square box?"

"A mug, I'm going to take it to the law firm for coffee."

Lu Yanli reached out and took it out: "It's mine now. I don't mind using it in the office."

Fang Youxi: You're really too kind. Thank you.

Lu Yanli opened it and, to his surprise, it was quite nice, with a refreshing color scheme. He asked curiously, "How much does this little thing cost?"

Fang Youxi handed the bag of clothes to the housekeeper, asking her to take it to her room, and calmly replied, "1400, I guess."

Lu Yanli thought for a moment and said seriously, "Fang Tangtang, I'll still increase the amount of your legal services contract by 20% next year."

Fang Youxi was surprised by his sudden generosity and asked excitedly, "Really?"

Lu Yanli nodded: "Really, with the way you spend money, the law firm's commission wouldn't even cover your shopping trips a few times."

Fang Youxi: ...

Lu Yanli wasn't leaving, and they couldn't very well kick him out. Dinner wasn't ready yet, so the group sat in the living room watching TV, bored out of their minds.

During the Spring Festival, television is filled with either news or variety shows. Compared to the boring variety shows, Tang Yi prefers to watch the news.

Tang Ze, with his sharp eyes, glanced over and said, "Isn't that Mu Wangbei?"

The news was broadcasting footage of the Spring Festival gathering, which was filled with a joyous atmosphere. Those who could attend the gathering were naturally people who had made important contributions to the country, as well as some leaders who rarely appeared in public. Many of them were quite old and were being helped along by their close relatives.

Standing next to Mu Sheng is Mu Wangbei. The camera focused on him three times, and once it even paused for two or three seconds.

He supported his grandfather with a standard smile. The camera panned across the screen, and the news anchor read out the list of leaders attending today's New Year's gathering. Mu Sheng was naturally among them. Fang Youxi stared at the television, his expression neither sad nor happy.

Lu Yanli glanced at her and said in a very deep voice, "I'm not trying to belittle you, but with your personality, are you sure you can adapt to this kind of family? From now on, you'll have to think a lot about everything you say and do, and you'll have absolutely no freedom."

Tang Ze, who was sitting to Fang Youxi's right, also heard this.

He glanced silently at his younger sister beside him, without saying a word.

Fang Youxi picked up the remote and changed the channel. The gala was being replayed, showing a very awkward and unfunny skit. She smiled, but the smile didn't reach her eyes.