After Bankruptcy, the Billionaire Asked Me to Marry Him!

Chapter 283: Very Willing to Be Your Confidence

Groggily hearing the smartphone alarm go off once, Ye Li muttered something and fell back asleep.

When she opened her eyes again, daylight was streaming through the window.

Feeling a certain relief at the now-empty space beside her, Ye Li’s heart inexplicably loosened.

Outside of the bedroom, Fu Yanci’s identity was multifaceted.

He was the assertive Mr. Fu of the Fu Group.

The revered Uncle Fu of Imperial City.

He was also the favorite grandson of Old Mrs. Fu, a pinnacle within the Fu Family that everyone longed for but could not reach.

Yet inside the bedroom, Fu Yanci seemed to have only one fundamental identity.

A man.

The thought that school would start in just over a month and that every night until then she would be devoured in his variegated ways made Ye Li realize, being Mrs. Fu was no easy task.

Glancing at the time, Ye Li stretched and headed to the bathroom.

Later, at the dining room, she had barely taken a bite of her sandwich when her phone rang.

On the other end, came the exuberant voice of Qin Chu, "Darling, I’m back! Did you miss me?"

"I did, I missed you to death!"

Ye Li laughed, "Are you coming over to my place, or shall we meet somewhere else?"

"You know me well, Lizi!"

Jet-lagged and knowing she wouldn’t be able to sleep if she went home now, Qin Chu cheerfully proposed, "Let’s go for hotpot! I’ve been craving it more than anything after being away for so long!"

The sandwich in her hand suddenly lost its appeal, and Ye Li nodded in agreement, "Sure, see you at our usual spot!"

Half an hour later, the two found themselves in a nearly private hotpot restaurant, simultaneously heaving a satisfied sigh at the bubbling spicy aroma.

Noticing that Qin Chu had seemed in high spirits on the phone but appeared somewhat wilted now, Ye Li scooped up a chopstick-full of beef, and while eating, she asked, "What’s wrong? Feeling sleepy?"

"My mom called me..." Qin Chu started, "Tomorrow is Qin Zhongsong’s birthday."

Qin Zhongsong’s birthday was always celebrated at the Qin Villa.

Yao Wanying had also been persistent in the past, claiming that being the head of the Qin family, his birthday should be a grand and lively event, celebrated at one of Imperial City’s big hotels.

But keen observers knew full well what Yao Wanying was up to.

In a hotel banquet hall, she could attend; even if Mrs. Qin was fuming inside, she would have to endure it for the sake of appearances.

But if Qin Zhongsong celebrated his birthday at home, Yao Wanying wouldn’t have the audacity to show up uninvited.

Otherwise, it would not be to celebrate Qin Zhongsong’s birthday, but to provoke Mrs. Qin.

Then she would become the laughingstock of the Imperial Capital’s rich families.

When she was younger, Yao Wanying couldn’t attend, but she would always send Qin Chu in what appeared to be an attempt to annoy Mrs. Qin.

Over the past few years, as Qin Zhongsong got older, he seemed to appreciate the feeling of having a household full of grandchildren, and even if Qin Chu didn’t attend, the butler would be instructed to send a car for her.

She never had a chance to refuse.

"Then just go..."

With those words from Ye Li, Qin Chu’s expression grew even more disheartened.

But then Ye Li piled a generous helping of meat into her bowl, "I’ll go with you!"

Qin Chu was taken aback.

Ye Li flashed a cheeky, flirtatious wink, "Darling, Mrs. Fu is very willing to be your pillar of strength!"

!!!

Even though she had been abroad, Qin Chu hadn’t missed a single bit of buzz from the Imperial City.

Not to mention, she was Ye Li’s best friend.

Saturday’s lavish birthday celebration for Ming Hui saw Mrs. Fu make a high-profile appearance alongside her perfect match, Uncle Fu.

Uncle Ye’s memorial service on Sunday saw the entirety of the Imperial City’s elite turn out in force.

Qin Chu’s eyes brightened, and the gloominess from a moment ago evaporated entirely, "Lizi, why are you so amazing? Ah, I’ve been so irritated since taking that call, I felt like slapping myself, but now I finally feel at ease!"

"Lizi, I love you! Muah!"

Qin Chu was beaming with joy.

After finishing their hotpot, they went shopping together and even stopped by a couture boutique to try on gowns.

Ye Li settled on a champagne-colored dress she had tried on previously.

She also helped Qin Chu select an outfit with commanding presence.

Both satisfied, they headed back to their respective homes.

The next evening, a stretch Lincoln rolled out of Lishan Mansion to pick up Qin Chu, en route to the eastern district’s Qin Villa.