Addiction sets in at night; even the abstinent older man has fallen for it.

Her movement to lift the covers and get out of bed suddenly stopped.

Fu Zhengting's tone was very serious, not like he was joking.

He, the dignified president of the Fu Group, is going to work for another company...

What happened?

Her woman's intuition told her that Fu Zhengting's behavior was very likely related to her.

Recalling Fu Zhengting's sister, and the resentful yet cold look in her sister-in-law's eyes, she knew that something was bound to happen next.

Her mood suddenly became very heavy, as if she were being weighed down by a large rock.

If Fu Zhengting were to give up his illustrious career to be with her, she would feel very guilty.

Before we got together, I thought I wouldn't be afraid of any difficulties or obstacles, but now that we're together, I'm still afraid.

She held back her urge to urinate, continued to pretend to be asleep and eavesdrop, and did not rush to get out of bed.

After Fu Zhengting finished speaking, he turned his head to look inside, his gaze falling on the bed, and his eyes became somewhat heavy.

But her gaze was quickly replaced by tenderness.

He is not afraid of hardship, nor is he afraid of starting over.

I'm not afraid of any hardship for the sake of sweetness.

He cited Han Huimin as an example, saying, "President Han, if you were able to make a comeback from your debts, so can I."

When Fu Zhengting brought it up, Han Huimin recalled those dark years and sighed deeply. "The human heart can only bear as much as it can endure. If you can't get through it, it's hell; if you do, it's heaven. I think it's a miracle that I made it through..."

At that time, he was sustained by one belief: as long as he didn't die, everything else was trivial.

Suffering can temper a person's will and mind; only after experiencing a low point can one gain true understanding.

When you're down, keep a low profile; when you're successful, enjoy the pleasures of women and life to the fullest. Life is too short to live in the moment.

"President Han is truly a miracle in the business world," Fu Zhengting sincerely praised.

Without much encouragement, just comparing his situation to Han Huimin's back then, he instantly felt that his own situation was nothing.

"So, Mr. Fu, you'll have to work for me from now on. I'll treat you well and won't mistreat you." Han Huimin liked to joke with Fu Zhengting in this way.

Fu Zhengting was initially in a heavy mood, but after talking to Han Huimin, his mood improved considerably.

He smiled and replied, "Okay!"

Fearing that Mu Tiantian would wake up if they continued talking, she added, "I have to go to the company later, so I'll leave now, President Han."

"Okay, call me anytime if anything happens, and keep in touch."

Han Huimin hung up the phone and went to check on Han Qikai's reaction.

Han Qikai's expression grew increasingly cold and repulsive.

Just thinking about the gentle tone Han Huimin had used when he spoke gave him goosebumps.

If you like Fu Zhengting so much, why not just adopt him as your son?

He'd rather not even glance at Fu Zhengting than let him take care of him when he got old.

Just as Han Huimin was about to ask Han Qikai if he was hungry, Han Qikai turned around and went upstairs, wanting to avoid the attention.

I was thinking of eating something, but now I'm not in the mood.

Looking at Han Qikai's indifferent back, Han Huimin asked helplessly, "You don't even eat breakfast? Are you planning to become an immortal?"

I don't know where he went last night. As soon as he came back, he locked himself in his room. This morning, I asked the maid to go upstairs and call him down for breakfast, but he didn't come down.

I wonder if my son's reaction was because he was jealous of Fu Zhengting.

He wanted to chase after his son and ask him, but he was afraid that his son would refuse to open the door to see him.

I glanced at the time on my phone; it was time to go to the office.

She instructed the maid to bring lunch up to her youngest son before he came down for lunch.

After giving him his instructions, he then asked the driver to take him to the company.

Han Qikai returned to his room, locked the door, and lay on the bed scrolling through Fu Zhengting's messages on his phone.

The news of Fu Zhengting's dismissal also became a trending topic, with many netizens discussing his relationship in conjunction with the news.

Netizens always love to speculate, and most of them guess that Fu Zhengting's dismissal is related to his recent announcement of his relationship. Everyone knows that Mu Tiantian is not well-liked by the Fu family.

Han Qikai became more and more excited as he watched.

He knew that Fu Zhengting wouldn't be able to get past his family.

Even if Fu Zhengting wins an arm wrestling match, so what? Without the family's approval, he still can't be with Mu Tiantian.

He's different.

He's not a businessman, nor does he care about the position of heir, so he won't put pressure on Mu Tiantian.

Now all he needs to do is wait patiently.

When Mu Tiantian couldn't withstand the pressure and had to separate from Fu Zhengting, he immediately took action.

The frustration in my heart finally disappeared.

When he felt better and had a better appetite, he opened the door and went downstairs to eat.

After hanging up the phone, Fu Zhengting felt heavy-hearted once again.

He stood on the balcony, gazing into the distance. The cold wind blew on his face, and it felt as if his heart was growing cold as well.

A painful question kept swirling in my mind.

Why can't a father allow his son to freely choose who he likes to marry?

Why tear apart the last remaining blood ties and family bonds?

At that moment, he suddenly thought of his mother.

In my memory, my mother's face always lacked any emotional warmth.

Even when I think of him, he's indifferent, like a stranger.

He gave a cold, indifferent smile.

If you don't like him, why did you give birth to him?

The parents were unhappy because their marriage was based on self-interest, which is why the mother didn't love her son.

Tragically, his father is now forcing him down his tragic path.

Every time Uncle Zhong drove him to and from get off work, he felt particularly envious when he saw children being led by their parents along the roadside.

He was deprived of both paternal and maternal love throughout his life.

The more he thought about it, the more upset he became. He lowered his face, pinched the bridge of his nose with his fingers, and tried his best to calm his sadness and grief.

Mu Tiantian kept her ears perked up, listening to the sounds outside the balcony. She hadn't heard any voices for a long time, and Fu Zhengting hadn't come in either.

She couldn't lie there any longer, so she got out of bed and went out onto the balcony.

Lost in his sorrow, Fu Zhengting didn't notice that Mu Tiantian had come up behind him.

Mu Tiantian looked at Fu Zhengting's back; even his back looked so lonely.

He kept his head down, lost in thought, shrouded in sadness.

She could sense Fu Zhengting's sadness and grief.

It turns out that older men also have such a vulnerable side.

This side of Fu Zhengting is unfamiliar.

A faint pang of heartache welled up in her heart. She took half a step forward, opened her arms, and gently hugged Fu Zhengting from behind. "Ah Shen, what are you thinking about?"