713 A Hint of Earnestness Flashing in His Eyes as He Tried to Appear Unflustered (1/2)

Fu Tianci's gaze turned back onto Tuan Tuan. Seeing Tuan Tuan's clear gaze and that the boy's increasingly obvious Adam's apple had rolled a little, a subtle and warm wave ran through his heart.

Lin Nuan changed her clothes and got a set of home clothes for Fu Tianci, leaving them in the guest room. When she came down, she saw Fu Huai'an lowering his head and looking furiously at Fu Tianci. Lin Nuan didn't know what Fu Huai'an was saying to Fu Tianci, but she saw Fu Tianci turning his head to the side with reddened eyes.

Seeing Lin Nuan coming down, Fu Huai'an looked up and asked, ”Can we set off now?”

Lin Nuan nodded, tidied her collar, and said to Fu Tianci, ”I've left a set of clothes in the guest room. Remember to have lunch. If you don't want to order food, there are ingredients in the fridge. You can cook for yourself.”

Fu Tianci's fists tightened slightly, and he replied a little impatiently, ”I got it, I got it!”

Seeing Fu Tianci acting like this, Fu Huai'an frowned. His alluring voice came out slowly, but it contained a hint of obvious fury that unconsciously pressed down on one's nerves…

”Fu Tianci, you aren't a kid who is the same age as Tuan Tuan. Is it hard to say thank you in return to someone's kind intentions?” Fu Huai'an's deep voice spoke out slowly.

Fu Tianci's eyes reddened from the reprimand, and his eyes lowered even more. He stuck his hands into his pockets and said, ”Thank you…”

Lin Nuan knew that this was what Fu Tianci's character was like, and she wasn't too concerned to begin with. She looked toward Fu Huai'an, whose hands were in his pocket and whose suit was unbuttoned. She then said, ”You're welcome!”

Fu Tianci stood between the dining hall and the entryway, watching as Lin Nuan smiled and squatted down to help Tuan Tuan put on his down jacket. He felt a little envious.

Fu Tianci had no idea why his life turned out like this. In the past, his mother had also doted on him. He remembered when he was young, only slightly older than Tuan Tuan. Although they weren't living a good life, when they headed out during the winter, if it was snowing, his mother would also do the same—squat down in front of him and gently help him put on his down jacket.

Ever since Lu Tianyu became Fu Tianci, his mother's gentle smiles were all directed to his father.

Seeing that Fu Huai'an was holding up Lin Nuan's down jacket and letting her insert her arms, Fu Tianci's fists clenched up. He said, feeling a little embarrassed, ”Can I go along?”

Fu Huai'an and Lin Nuan's gazes both turned toward Fu Tianci, and his ears turned red. ”It's fine if I can't. I just feel that it's a little boring to be staying in Tianfu Bay by myself!”

Fu Tianci's hands, which were stuck in his pockets, tightened. Although he appeared very calm, he was still feeling a little nervous. In fact, he was terrified of being rejected.

Fu Huai'an took a look at his watch and felt that there was still enough time. He said, ”Is ten minutes enough time for you to take a shower?”

Upon hearing that, Fu Tianci's fists immediately loosened up. There was already a faint layer of sweat on his palms.

”It's enough!” Fu Tianci's voice sounded very cheerful, and he turned to head upstairs.

”I'll go and get Fu Tianci a set of your sportswear…”

”Some of Fu Tianci's clothes are in the guest room!” Fu Huai'an smiled and said to Lin Nuan.

Lin Nuan was rendered speechless.

Why didn't he say that earlier? She had gone through so much effort before she found a set of clothes that she felt Fu Tianci could wear.

Fu Tianci took his shower very quickly. Within ten minutes, he had already changed his clothes and returned downstairs.

Right now, Fu Tianci was that refreshed and handsome young man, clean and good-looking.

Tuan Tuan, who had taken off his down jacket, leaned his soft body against Lin Nuan, appearing as if he was going to fall asleep.

Tuan Tuan was a child, after all. He had woken up too early that morning, excited that they were going to Jincheng to look for Grandpa Blessing and Grandma Blessing. Now, his eyelids were drooping down heavily, and his head kept on nodding like a chicken pecking grains.

Lin Nuan gently put Tuan Tuan's down jacket onto him, and the child's chubby hands rubbed his eyes. A faint layer of tears moistened his eyelashes. ”Setting off?”

Lin Nuan squatted in front of the sofa and buttoned up Tuan Tuan's jacket, smiling. Her gaze was filled with gentleness. ”En! We'll be setting off! If Tuan Tuan is tired, you can rest on Mama's shoulder and have a nap. Mama will wake you up when we've reached Grandpa Blessing and Grandma Blessing's house in Jincheng! Our Tuan Tuan will then be energized and can play with Grandpa Blessing and Grandma Blessing!”

Tuan Tuan nodded, appearing very sleepy.

Originally, there would have been just enough space for them to pick up Uncle Blessing and Aunt Blessing if Fu Huai'an were to drive there.

Since Fu Tianci was going, Fu Huai'an asked Little Lu to drive as well, following behind them.

Little Lu had thought that Fu Tianci was going to ride in the car he drove. He hadn't expected that after Lin Nuan and Tuan Tuan got into the car, Fu Tianci naturally opened the door to the front passenger seat of Fu Huai'an's car and entered.

Left alone, Little Lu was rendered speechless.

In the car, Lin Nuan held the sleepy Tuan Tuan in her arms. It was only when the temperature in the car rose that she slowly removed his jacket.

Lin Nuan was well-prepared for the trip. She brought along a small blanket for Tuan Tuan. Now that he was asleep, she placed him in the child safety seat, adjusted the angle, and covered him with the blanket.

Fu Huai'an looked in the rearview mirror and intentionally lowered his volume as he said, ”He's asleep…”

”En!” Lin Nuan's arms were a little sore from carrying Tuan Tuan. She rubbed them, then brought out a water bottle from the bag she had with her, asking, ”Do the two of you want to drink hot water?”

Fu Tianci didn't say a word and glanced in Fu Huai'an's direction. Fu Huai'an smiled and asked him, ”Do you want a drink?”

Fu Tianci turned and looked back to the front, but then couldn't hold back the urge to look at Lin Nuan through the rearview mirror and nod. After a moment of silence, he recalled Fu Huai'an's words at the entryway, the words about saying thank you to people's kind intentions. Therefore, his lips moved a little, and he said in a very soft voice, ”Thank you…”

Lin Nuan smiled. Fearing that the car's movements would spill the water, she filled a cup halfway with hot water and handed it to Fu Tianci.

Fu Tianci had no idea why he suddenly wanted to follow Fu Huai'an and Lin Nuan to Jincheng. It was as if… he felt more at ease with them around.

”Have you informed Secretary Song?” Fu Huai'an suddenly asked Fu Tianci.

Fu Tianci held onto the cup of hot water and nodded. ”I gave Secretary Song a call when I headed upstairs to take a shower. I also told him that I was going to go to Jincheng with the two of you. After we come back, I plan on staying at Tianfu Bay until your wedding is over.”

Fu Huai'an nodded.

Secretary Song was an intelligent man, so he should know how to explain things to Fu Qingquan.

They drove all the way to Jincheng, and Fu Tianci fell asleep in the front passenger seat.

Lin Nuan had wanted to swap with Fu Huai'an and drive, but Fu Huai'an had only swapped with her after they had entered Jincheng's city area.

Just before they arrived in Jincheng, it had already started to snow. When they arrived in Jincheng… the snow was already falling heavily.

Jincheng had been through a few days of heavy snow, and the place was now covered in snow. All the streets and display windows were decorated with red Christmas decor, and the streets were filled with the joyful sounds of passersby with kids.

The Christmas atmosphere had gotten stronger as Christmas Day got closer. There were the sounds of Christmas songs and jingling bells everywhere.