Addicted to Love, Mr. Fu’s Newly Married Wife

Just then, Xu Xiaoxiao's phone, which was on the coffee table, suddenly rang cheerfully, and the name "Nan Weiwei" flashed on the screen.

Her eyes lit up, and a surprised smile instantly bloomed on her face. She quickly turned around and walked to the side, her finger lightly swiping across the screen to answer the phone. Her voice was full of joy and affection: "Hello, Weiwei, Happy New Year~!" Her voice was clear and melodious, as if carrying the joy of the New Year.

On the other end of the phone, Nan Weiwei's voice was like a babbling brook in spring, light and lively, and she didn't seem to be feeling too sad: "Xiaoxiao, Happy New Year! It's so lively here!"

Xu Xiaoxiao listened intently, her brows furrowing slightly, a hint of confusion on her face. She said, "Weiwei, it's so noisy over there. It feels like there are so many people around. Where are you?"

As she spoke, she unconsciously covered her other ear with her hand, trying to hear Nan Weiwei's voice more clearly.

Nan Weiwei chuckled on the other end of the phone, her laughter as clear and bright as a silver bell, full of energy: "I was watching the fireworks with my aunt in the square, laughing and having a great time! Just imagine the lively scene: the whole square was lit up by colorful fireworks, and people were laughing and enjoying this wonderful night."

"And those colorful fireworks, like dazzling jewels in the night sky, constantly shimmer and bloom, as if adorning the whole world in a dreamlike way. Such a magnificent sight would truly be a great pity if one could not witness it in person!"

She described it excitedly, as if the magnificent fireworks display was right before her eyes.

As Xu Xiaoxiao listened to Nan Weiwei's description, her eyes were full of envy. She sighed softly and said, "Oh, I really envy you. I'm pregnant now and can't go out to join in the fun. I can only watch the fireworks outside through the window at home, which feels like I'm missing out on a lot of fun."

Nan Weiwei gently said into the phone, "Don't worry, Xiaoxiao, everything will be alright~ This is just a small setback."

"Besides, this is actually for the baby's sake, after all, the baby is the most important! Oh dear, to be honest, I'm a little regretful too. If it weren't for this reason, we could have happily celebrated the Lunar New Year together this year!"

"But it's okay, next year, not only will we be able to reunite, but our adorable little baby will also be joining us! Just imagine that scene—our whole family sitting together happily for New Year's Eve dinner; then going out to watch the dazzling fireworks display; and then strolling through the festive temple fair... Just thinking about it makes me so excited! Hehe, maybe that little one will be especially interested in those beautiful lanterns and delicious snacks!"

Her voice was full of anticipation, as if she could already see the joyful scene of celebrating the New Year together next year.

Xu Xiaoxiao's lips curled up slightly, her face beaming with happiness. But then she seemed to remember something, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "You... didn't go back to the Nan family for the New Year?"

She was a little confused. According to past habits, Nan Weiwei should have returned to the Nan family to spend the New Year with her family, but judging from what she just said, it seemed that she was not at the Nan family now.

Nan Weiwei said casually on the other end of the phone, "Go back, we'll have dinner at the Nan family's house."

The Nan family's New Year's Eve dinner was incredibly lavish, with a table full of all my favorite dishes. Everyone sat around the table, enjoying a lively and festive atmosphere.

After dinner, my aunt said she wanted to go see the fireworks, so I went with her to the square.

As she spoke, she laughed heartily, as if she were still immersed in the warm atmosphere of having New Year's Eve dinner with her family.

Xu Xiaoxiao unconsciously tightened her grip on her phone, her knuckles turning slightly white from the force.

She pursed her lips slightly, a hint of curiosity and concern flickering in her eyes. After hesitating for a moment, she finally couldn't help but ask cautiously, her tone clearly tentative: "Then... Nan Yifeng... have you... have you run into him recently? During such an important holiday as the New Year, has he... has he come back to the Nan family to celebrate the New Year with you?"

As she spoke, she gently bit her lower lip, her eyes fixed on the phone screen, as if she could see Nan Weiwei's expression through the phone.

On the other end of the phone, Nan Weiwei seemed to have been touched by Xu Xiaoxiao's question. Her originally cheerful voice instantly turned somber, and the lively noise from the surrounding square seemed to become distant and indistinct.

She paused for a moment, a brief silence that felt like an eternity, making Xu Xiaoxiao's heart leap into her throat.

Finally, Nan Weiwei slowly spoke, her voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible loneliness: "He...didn't come back." These few words seemed to have exhausted all her strength.

When Xu Xiaoxiao heard this answer, her heart skipped a beat. She could sense the disappointment in Nan Weiwei's words.

She quickly racked her brains for something to say to comfort Nan Weiwei, not wanting the atmosphere to become too awkward.

She cleared her throat lightly, trying to make her voice sound more relaxed, and changed the subject, saying, "Um... I see."

"So... what have you been doing lately? You haven't come to see me at all, and I haven't even argued with you."

"No, no, Xiaoxiao, what are you talking about? I've been busy lately."

"Busy... are you busy looking for a job? How about... let Fu Yanchen arrange a job for you? After all, he's so capable and has a wide network of connections, he can definitely help you."

"Or, what other plans do you have after the New Year? For example, do you want to change your living and working environment and start a new life journey in a brand new city? Or do you choose to stay in the familiar city and wait for the right opportunity to come?"

"In any case, I hope you can find what you truly want to do and strive for it. If you need any help or advice, just let me know!"

As she spoke, she paced back and forth in the room, her eyes filled with concern and expectation, hoping to learn about Nan Weiwei's recent life from her answers.

Nan Weiwei's voice came clearly from the other end of the phone, carrying a feigned ease and nonchalance, yet subtly revealing a hint of her true emotions that were hard to conceal:

"Xiaoxiao, I've already made all the arrangements. I was planning to go on a trip as soon as the Spring Festival was over, to a place with beautiful scenery, to relax and forget all the troubles of the past year."

"Now, I stay curled up in a corner of my house all day, unwilling to move an inch. It's not that I'm intentionally avoiding seeing them, but I really have some concerns!"

"Concerns? What are you worried about?" Xu Xiaoxiao didn't understand.

"Look at your increasingly protruding belly, it's like a round little ball, making you look even more adorable and playful. If I were to visit you frequently, wouldn't that disturb your peaceful pregnancy?"

"Fu Yanchen is very caring and protective of you. If this makes him unhappy, he will definitely see me as a thorn in his side and consider me an inconsiderate third wheel!"

She paused briefly, a faint smile playing on her lips, before continuing softly, "Actually, I'm not idle all day, you know. Hehe, let me tell you a little secret,"

"Oh, what secret? Nan Yifeng contacted you?"

"What are you talking about? Yesterday, Lu Feng actually called me! He told me on the phone that he hopes I can come work for his company after the New Year. Not only that, he also thoughtfully said he would carefully arrange a job for me that is both easy and fun!"

"When I heard that, I thought, 'That's great!' And Xiaomei is working at his company now. Xiaomei and I are really close. We'll be working at the same company from now on, and we can go to work together, eat together, and leave work together every day, just like when we were in school. How fun would that be? I'll have a companion and won't feel lonely."

At this point, Nan Weiwei deliberately raised her voice, pretending to be nonchalant: "You can rest assured, I'm really fine. It's just a breakup, what's the big deal? I, Nan Weiwei, am not the kind of person who will be easily defeated by emotions."

"Although at first I did feel a little sad, like something was blocking my heart, making me feel suffocated. But now I've figured it out. All good things must come to an end. Since our relationship has come to an end, I'll let go gracefully. I have many wonderful things waiting for me to do, so I won't stay stuck in the past relationship."

As Xu Xiaoxiao listened to Nan Weiwei's seemingly relaxed words on the other end of the phone, she felt a slight pang in her heart, as if a fine needle had gently pricked her.

She knew Nan Weiwei too well. This girl, who appeared carefree and always had a smile on her face, was actually sensitive and soft-hearted.

This seemingly carefree optimism is nothing more than a disguised armor, used to protect against the pain of a breakup.

Xu Xiaoxiao pursed her lips slightly and remained silent, choosing not to expose Nan Weiwei's pretense.

After all, everyone has their own way of facing life's setbacks, and sometimes, maintaining a dignified strength is also a form of self-protection.

She smiled gently, her voice as soft as a spring breeze: "Okay, as long as you're happy. Just relax and have fun with your aunt, and enjoy this lively Spring Festival."

"Don't worry about me, I'll take good care of myself and the baby. I'll hang up now. Happy Chinese New Year again, and may the new year bring you all the best and may all your wishes come true!"

After speaking, Xu Xiaoxiao did not hang up the phone immediately, but waited quietly for a few seconds, as if giving Nan Weiwei some time to process the conversation, or as if conveying her silent care through this brief silence.

Only after confirming that Nan Weiwei had nothing else to say did she gently press the hang-up button, slowly place the phone aside, and gaze at the dazzling yet fleeting fireworks outside the window, silently praying that Nan Weiwei could soon emerge from the shadows and find her own happiness again.

The Spring Festival holiday was like a dazzling but short-lived fireworks display, which came to a hasty end amidst laughter, joy, and visits to relatives and friends.

The warm and joyful days seem to be still vivid in my mind, but in the blink of an eye, life has returned to its usual routine.

Fu Yanchen had meticulously planned this holiday to spend quality time with Xu Xiaoxiao, since she was pregnant and needed care and companionship.

He turned down all the social engagements and business he could, eagerly anticipating spending a warm and pleasant Spring Festival with Xu Xiaoxiao.

Every morning, he would get up quietly and prepare a nutritious breakfast for Xu Xiaoxiao; during the day, they would snuggle together on the sofa, watch their favorite movies, and share their feelings; in the evening, they would walk hand in hand in the neighborhood, feeling the rare warmth in the winter.

However, plans never keep up with changes.

That day, Fu Yanchen was organizing some documents in his study when his phone suddenly rang urgently.

He frowned, a sense of foreboding rising in his heart.

He quickly picked up his phone and saw that it was a call from the head of the overseas branch. His fingers tightened involuntarily. After hesitating for a moment, he still pressed the answer button.

On the other end of the phone, the person in charge sounded anxious and flustered: "Mr. Fu, something terrible has happened! The overseas company has encountered a very troublesome situation. A major project we were working on has suddenly faced a lot of unreasonable demands from our partners, who are threatening to terminate the cooperation if their conditions are not met."

Moreover, our company has been subjected to malicious suppression by some competitors in the local market, and our market share is declining sharply.

The situation is extremely urgent; you must come in person to handle it!

Fu Yanchen's face instantly darkened, his brows furrowed tightly, and his eyes revealed a hint of anxiety and helplessness.

You should know that since Xu Xiaoxiao became pregnant, he has basically stopped going on business trips and has entrusted most of his affairs to Lin Nuo or Su Rou.

He didn't want to miss any important moments during Xu Xiaoxiao's pregnancy and wanted to witness every step of the baby's growth. But this time, the situation was too serious, and it had reached a point where there was no time to lose; he simply couldn't refuse any longer.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. After thinking for a moment, he said into the phone, "Okay, I understand. You guys stabilize the situation first, try to communicate and negotiate with the partners to buy some time. I'll arrange my schedule right away and get there as soon as possible."

After hanging up the phone, Fu Yanchen sat in his chair and remained silent for a long time.

His heart was filled with conflict and reluctance. The thought of leaving Xu Xiaoxiao for at least a week made his heart ache as if it were being cut by a knife.

He slowly stood up, walked to the bedroom door, gently pushed it open, and saw Xu Xiaoxiao sitting on the edge of the bed, gently stroking her slightly protruding belly, her face beaming with a happy smile.

Fu Yanchen unconsciously slowed his pace. He slowly walked to Xu Xiaoxiao's side, squatted down, gently took her hand, and said in a deep and gentle voice, "Xiaoxiao, there's an urgent matter at the overseas company that I have to deal with. I expect to be gone for at least half a month. I know it's wrong of me to leave you at this time, but I really have no other choice. You need to take good care of yourself and the baby while you're home alone. Call me anytime if anything happens, and I'll answer as soon as possible, no matter how busy I am."

Xu Xiaoxiao remained calm. She gently patted Fu Yanchen's hand and comforted him, "Yanchen, don't worry about me. I'll take good care of myself. You can go and handle the company's affairs with peace of mind. Work is important. The baby and I will wait here for you to come back safely."

Fu Yanchen was deeply moved as he looked at Xu Xiaoxiao's sensible and strong appearance.

He held Xu Xiaoxiao tightly in his arms, as if this would give her more strength and a sense of security.

You must resolve the company matters as soon as possible and return to Xu Xiaoxiao and the baby's side.