Aren't you busy with work?

Qi Ning said, "I asked you to come with me to an art exhibition a few times recently, but you always said you were too busy with work and refused. I was afraid of disturbing your work."

Fu Shiyi fell silent upon hearing this.

He used to never make excuses to avoid Qi Ning, after all, Qi Ning was his fiancée and they were going to get married in the future. He would naturally fulfill his duties as a fiancé, often accompanying Qi Ning to meals, exhibitions or parties.

Since Qi Ruo appeared, Fu Shiyi has started using being busy with work as an excuse to deal with Qi Ning.

“That depends on what it is. If it’s something important, then of course your job is more important,” he said.

A sarcastic smile appeared on Qi Ning's lips.

However, she didn't expose him. She quickly hid the hint of a smile and even pretended to be touched, "confiding her feelings" to him.

"Shi Yi, I just learned a big secret today. It turns out that Qi Ruo is not my stepmother's daughter with her ex-husband, but my father's illegitimate daughter with my stepmother."

In the original storyline, the original owner trusted Fu Shiyi completely, and went to find him immediately after the incident, telling him the truth.

Qi Ning didn't hide it from him this time.

When Fu Shiyi learned of this, he naturally thought that the gap between his and Qi Ruo's status had narrowed, and that the two had grown closer, leading to a deeper entanglement.

Sure enough, Fu Shiyi's expression changed instantly after hearing Qi Ning's words.

"What? Qi Ruo is your younger sister?"

“That’s right.” Qi Ning observed Fu Shiyi’s expression and told him, “She is my father’s biological daughter.”

Fu Shiyi tightened his grip on the steering wheel and said perfunctorily, "Even so, Uncle Qi still dotes on you the most, so don't overthink it."

By this time, his car had already entered the villa area where the Qi family lived.

Qi Tongsheng and the others received the news that Qi Ning had been found by Fu Shiyi, and they were all waiting at home.

Not long after, Fu Shiyi's car drove into the Qi family's courtyard, and he and Qi Ning got out of the car one after the other.

Qi Tongsheng came forward, looking hesitant, and said, "Ningning, you're back?"

Qi Ruo and Shen Yunhui followed closely behind.

The handprints on Qi Tongsheng and Shen Yunhui's faces have been treated and are not very obvious, but they can still be seen if you look closely.

Qi Ruo called out, "Sister."

Shen Yunhui said, "Ningning, you really scared your dad."

When they first arrived, things were a bit chaotic, and Qi Ning didn't have time to take a good look at the three of them.

Upon closer inspection, Qi Tongsheng, who was in his forties, had handsome features and a slim figure. He was looking at her with concern.

Qi Ruo has the appearance of a strong, pure, and innocent little white flower.

Shen Yunhui is the female lead's biological mother, and naturally she still retains her charm, appearing gentle and graceful.

Qi Ning quickly glanced at the three of them before looking away.

"What, is it my fault again? Sorry for scaring you?" Qi Ning said sarcastically.

She only went out for a few hours, but it's being made like she's caused a huge mess.

"No, no, no... that's not what I meant..." Shen Yunhui denied repeatedly.

Qi Tongsheng also said, "Ningning, that's not what your Aunt Shen meant."

Qi Ning chuckled, ignored them, walked past them, and went upstairs.

Qi Tongsheng looked slightly embarrassed. He watched Qi Ning go upstairs, sighed, and then turned to look at Fu Shiyi.

"Shi Yi, we owe you so much this time. Thank goodness you helped us find Ningning."

Fu Shiyi's gaze swept over the handprints on Qi Tongsheng and Shen Yunhui's faces. He could tell at a glance that it must have been Qi Ning who did it. He then glanced at Qi Ruo unintentionally.

Fortunately, Qi Ruo didn't seem to have been hit.

Fu Shiyi replied, "Uncle Qi, you're too kind. It's nothing."

At this time, Qi Tongsheng was unaware of the relationship between Fu Shiyi and Qi Ruo, and was still pleased that his eldest daughter had such a steady and reliable fiancé.

He nodded with satisfaction.

"It seems Ningning still trusts you. Your uncle should have called you sooner, and then it wouldn't have taken so long to find you."

Fu Shiyi didn't respond to Qi Tongsheng's words, but said, "Uncle Qi, you're too kind. Now that I've taken Ningning home, I'll be leaving now."

Qi Tongsheng urged, "Won't you stay a while before you leave?"

"No, I have something else to do."

"That's fine too."

Qi Tongsheng had to explain to Qi Ning, so he was naturally too busy to stay and didn't try to persuade her to stay any longer.

Fu Shiyi bid farewell to Qi Tongsheng and Shen Yunhui, and before leaving, he glanced at Qi Ruo standing beside him.

The two looked at each other for a moment before Fu Shiyi got into the car and left.

After watching Fu Shiyi leave, Qi Tongsheng said to Shen Yunhui and her daughter, "It's good that Ningning is alright. You don't need to worry anymore. I'll go and explain to her myself. She's always been sensible, and she'll calm down soon."

After comforting the mother and daughter for a few words, Qi Tongsheng went upstairs and knocked on Qi Ning's door.

Qi Ning knew that Qi Tongsheng would come to explain to her.

She ignored him immediately and let Qi Tongsheng knock on the door from the outside.

"Ningning, can Daddy come in?"

"Let Dad explain this to you, okay? There really is a misunderstanding."

“Ningning…”

Qi Ning then slowly walked to the door and opened it.

Qi Tongsheng's eyes lit up: "Ningning, you've finally opened the door and are willing to listen to Dad's explanation."

Qi Ning glanced at him expressionlessly, then turned and sat down on the sofa.

"Just say what you have to say."

Qi Tongsheng quickly followed and sat down opposite Qi Ning.

He smelled the alcohol on Qi Ning and couldn't help but feel guilty.

"You went drinking?"

Qi Ning didn't answer, but said coldly, "Didn't you say you wanted to explain? Then stop talking nonsense."

Qi Tongsheng felt somewhat distressed.

Before Qi Ruo and her daughter appeared, Qi Ning was Qi Tongsheng's only daughter, and the daughter he raised alone for five years after his wife's death. Naturally, he loved her very much.

Especially since Qi Ning had just learned the truth and suffered injustice, and had not yet frequently hurt Shen Yunhui and her daughter, Qi Tongsheng's heart still leaned towards Qi Ning.

Qi Ning knew this. If she targeted Shen Yunhui and her daughter too much, just like the original owner did, she would only push Qi Tongsheng towards them.

Of course, Qi Ning wasn't going to do nothing, nor was she going to pretend to be nice to Shen Yunhui and her daughter. Instead, she was going to change her attitude slightly and use more roundabout methods.

At the same time, she wanted to take more things from Qi Tongsheng while he was still biased towards her.

Qi Tongsheng looked at Qi Ning and said, "Ningning, Dad knows you're angry that I lied to you, and even angrier that I betrayed your mother, but there really is a misunderstanding."

“Back then, your mother had just become pregnant with you. Your father and mother were very happy. You were our first child, and we were all looking forward to your birth. How could I betray your mother at that time?”

"However, an accident happened later."

Qi Tongsheng looked into the distance, as if he were reminiscing.

Qi Ning didn't interrupt him and let him explain.

Qi Tongsheng continued, "At that time, I attended a banquet and was tricked into drinking a drugged wine. By the time I realized it, it was too late. To avoid falling into a trap, I had no choice but to leave alone and randomly entered a hotel room."

"That was the time when... I had an accident with your Aunt Shen."

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