Chapter 749

“Qiyuan p>

Hearing the voice, Fu Qiyuan subconsciously frowned.

Turning around, he saw Chu Xiyao standing behind him.

Chu Xiyao looked at the man who was within reach, and apart from infatuation, what remained was a profound sense of powerlessness.

He was standing right in front of her, apparently just two steps away, yet reaching him seemed as difficult as ascending to the heavens.

It had been so in the past, and it would only become harder in the future!

Why had another woman appeared by his side?

“Is there something you need p>

Fu Qiyuan’s cold voice suddenly rang out, devoid of any emotion, chilling to the point of heartache.

Chu Xiyao’s heart jerked as if pricked, and her thoughts were instantly pulled back.

The man’s voice was as indifferent and alienating as ever, his polite tone even colder than anger.

She took a deep breath, pushing down all the emotions that had been creeping up from the bottom of her heart.

She tugged at the corners of her lips, smiling with an air of generosity and propriety.

“We grew up together, and now after such a short time apart, have we become so distant p>

Fu Qiyuan’s brows knitted together, and his aura changed noticeably.

Chu Xiyao seemed not to notice and spoke directly:

“Oh, I forgot, you now have a girlfriend, so naturally, you should avoid any impropriety. But Miss Su… I’m not sure if she misunderstood something, she seemed… I always feel like she doesn’t like me very much today p>

As she spoke, her tone was somewhat helpless, her expression as if considering Su Ran to be an unreasonably troublesome young girl.

“She doesn’t need to like you. She just has to like me alone, and that’s enough p>

A stinging sensation hit Chu Xiyao’s heart, her carefully manicured fingernails digging into her palm as emotions surged, becoming harder to control!

She tugged at her lips, her smile becoming somewhat stiff.

“I never imagined that you, Qiyuan… would also have a day where you’re immersed in feelings p>

Impatience flickered across Fu Qiyuan’s features, and his indifferent voice slowly rose.

“Did you come to me just to talk about these trivial matters p>

Chu Xiyao clenched her hands even tighter, the prick in her heart growing deeper.

Trivial?

He actually said that what she was talking about was trivial?

“Of course not p>

Chu Xiyao’s body tensed up, trembling with the effort of control.

She did her best to keep her emotions in check to avoid being noticed by Fu Qiyuan.

After a moment, she slightly raised the corners of her lips, her face once again wearing a confident smile.

“I heard from Grandpa Fu that the Fu family is also interested in that plot of land in Nan City. The Chu family has already acquired it, so how about we collaborate p>

She had been helping her father manage domestic affairs for a long time, so she naturally understood the importance of that plot of land to the Fu family, or Grandpa Fu wouldn’t be so anxious about it.

That’s why she took initiative and secured the land from Yan Shuming.

In this way, she would have more chances to spend time with Qiyuan.

Not only that, she would be able to show him her capable side and let him see firsthand the gap between her and that woman.

“No need p>

Fu Qiyuan spoke faintly, rejecting her proposal outright.

Chu Xiyao’s confident expression froze instantly on her face.

No need?

Such an important matter, he wouldn’t even consider it?

Didn’t he know how important this was for the Fu family?

Chu Xiyao took a deep breath, trying to calm herself, but her tone was inevitably a bit hurried.

“Why, Qiyuan? If the Fu family and Chu family work together, we can expand Globus’s development, and Yong City’s luxury brands would be completely under our two families’ control. It’s for this reason that Grandpa Fu wanted to get that land. Why would you refuse p>

“She would be unhappy,” Fu Qiyuan said flatly.

“You… what did you say p>

Chu Xiyao suddenly froze on the spot, somewhat unable to snap back to reality.

Her expression solidified on her face so abruptly, it looked somewhat twisted.

Fu Qiyuan remained calm and composed, sparing no effort in tarnishing the reputation of his own girlfriend.

“She’s rather petty, doesn’t like it when I have too much contact with other women; it makes her unhappy p>

Fu Qiyuan spoke as if he were talking about the weather, but Chu Xiyao felt as if she had been struck by lightning.

She was utterly dumbfounded!

She had thought of a million reasons he might refuse, yet she had never considered this possibility.

She would be unhappy?

This very important matter, merely because that woman would be unhappy?

She had demeaned herself these past few days, dealing with Yan Shuming to secure the land early, just for the chance to work with him.

But with a casual remark, he threw her into an abyss, making her look like a ridiculous clown!

Does that woman truly matter so much?

More than the entire Fu family?

The emotions she had been suppressing finally erupted at that moment.

“Qi Yuan, how can you be so beguiled by that woman, to such an extent? This concerns the whole Fu family; you are the head of the Fu family, with so many matters waiting for you to attend to. Are you saying you will keep your distance from all women just for her p>

“Why not p>

Chu Xiyao’s voice, slightly out of control, abruptly halted, and she looked incredulously at the man before her with the serene facade.

Why not?

For the sake of that woman, was he really so ruthless?

After a long while.

Chu Xiyao smiled at his, her peerless handsome face.

“Unfortunately, that’s simply impossible. Grandpa Fu will never agree, and by doing this, you’ll only make everyone hate her more p>

“Hate whom p>

Fu Qiyuan’s expression darkened, and he was about to speak when suddenly, a familiar voice slowly rose.

He looked up, only to see the girl who had suddenly appeared behind Chu Xiyao.

The coldness in his eyes dissipated soundlessly as his gaze fell upon the girl.

The closer he got to the girl, the gentler the icy aura around him became, until finally, it turned into a soft spring breeze.

“Why did you come here p>

“Seeing that you hadn’t come back, I came looking for you. What… are you talking about p>

Su Ran keenly sensed something was amiss between them.

And there was Chu Xiyao’s gaze on her, which compared to its usual disdain, indifference, unconcern p>

Now carried a distinctly colder edge and deliberately suppressed hatred.

“It’s about work. Sister-in-law, it’s better not to ask, this is not something you can intervene in p>

Ah le le!

Such blatant hostility?

Although she didn’t know what they’d said, it was clear Chu Xiyao had been provoked quite badly!

Fu Qiyuan narrowed his eyes slightly, and his lips parted as if to speak, but Su Ran gently took his hand.

“Ah Yuan, am I not allowed to get involved in your work matters p>

Fu Qiyuan’s gaze was gentle, “You can p>

“Then what were you and Miss Chu discussing just now p>

“That tract of land in Nan City,” Fu Qiyuan said without any concealment.

Upon hearing this, a smile flittered across Su Ran’s eyes. She turned to look at Chu Xiyao, whose face was a ghastly shade, and asked innocently,

“That tract of land in Nan City? What does it have to do with Miss Chu p>

Chu Xiyao’s complexion abruptly turned even darker, and a flash of anger crossed her face.

After a moment, she looked at Su Ran mockingly and said arrogantly,

“Unfortunately, Sister-in-law, not only is it related, it’s a very big deal, because that tract of land has already been secured by the Chu family p>