He lured her deep into his trap, using both overt and covert methods to seduce her.

Upon hearing that Fu Lu wanted to personally take her home, Song Zhi quickly waved her hand and refused, saying, "No, no, no, you're a patient now, how can you run around like that? I can just take a taxi home myself."

Fu Lu frowned: "It's snowing heavily outside right now. It's so cold, it'll be hard to get a taxi on the road. And even if there is one, the wait will definitely be long. I'll feel bad if you catch a cold."

Song Zhi shook her head again: "It's okay, I can book a ride-hailing service on my phone in advance and I'll be able to get a car home soon. But you, your fever just broke, if you relapse because you took me out in the cold wind, then it would be a loss."

Fu Lu knew that Song Zhi was stubborn, so he didn't force her.

However, just as Song Zhi was about to leave, he suddenly hugged her tightly from behind, kissing her repeatedly like a child, as if trying to express his deep affection and reluctance to part with her.

Song Zhi never expected that Fu Lu would be so persistent!

Before their relationship was established, although Fu Lu treated her affectionately, he always maintained a sense of propriety and restraint.

Now, she's clingy and well-behaved.

A smile appeared in Song Zhi's eyes. She gently reached out and patted the head resting on her shoulder, a helpless yet doting smile on her face. She said softly, "Okay, I'll video call you when we get back. The ride-hailing car is here. I really have to go."

Upon hearing this, Fu Lu slowly released his grip on Song Zhi, quickly reached out to cup her delicate face, and then kissed her lips deeply, softly instructing, "Call me as soon as you get home."

Song Zhi nodded obediently, and then, under Fu Lu's gaze, which was full of reluctance and longing, she turned and walked into the elevator.

As she walked out of the community gate, the security guard at the entrance spotted her immediately and greeted her with a big smile.

Seeing this, Song Zhi smiled and nodded to the gatekeeper in response, then walked quickly toward the ride-hailing car parked by the roadside.

About ten minutes later, the ride-hailing car came to a smooth stop in front of the apartment building.

Song Zhi had just finished paying the fare when her phone suddenly rang.

She didn't even need to look to know it was Fu Lu calling.

After she pressed the answer button, Fu Lu's somewhat hoarse voice immediately came through the receiver: "Are you home yet, baby?"

Song Zhi's cheeks flushed involuntarily when she heard him address her by that name.

A slight smile played on her lips as she softly replied, "Yes, I'm downstairs now, just about to head home." She continued her phone call with Fu Lu while quickening her pace towards the building entrance.

On the other end of the phone, Fu Lu said lazily in a drawn-out tone, "Baby, I miss you."

Upon hearing this, Song Zhi's cheeks, which had just cooled down, instantly turned bright red.

She never expected that the man, who had always been so serious, would suddenly become so open.

She couldn't help but say coquettishly, "Ninth Brother, don't be like this, it's a little scary."

As soon as she finished speaking, Song Zhi's gaze inadvertently caught sight of a familiar figure next to the unit door.

She was stunned.

Zhou Fu.

Why would she be downstairs in her own apartment complex?

Before she could figure it out, Zhou Fu walked towards her step by step, clearly having seen her.

A wave of panic washed over Song Zhi, and she hurriedly said into her phone, "Ninth Brother, the elevator is here. There's no signal in here, so I'll hang up now."

As soon as she finished speaking, without giving Fu Lu a chance to respond, Song Zhi quickly pressed the hang-up button.

Zhou Fu raised her wrist, her gaze falling on the exquisite watch, and then said to her in a condescending manner, "I've been waiting for you here for a full half hour."

Song Zhi looked at her expressionlessly, and after a moment of silence, she asked, "So, what exactly do you want from me?"

Zhou Fu didn't answer immediately. Instead, she turned and looked around, then pointed to a cozy coffee shop by the roadside and suggested:

"It's not very convenient to talk here, and it's quite cold outside. Why don't we go sit in the coffee shop next door?"

Song Zhi hesitated for a moment, but nodded in agreement and followed Zhou Fu into the coffee shop.

The two chose a window seat facing each other. After the waiter brought their coffee and left, Song Zhi, who had been silent all along, broke the silence first and asked, "Now you can tell me, what brings you to my building?"

Without much hesitation, Zhou Fu said directly, "Please leave Fu Lu!"

Upon hearing this, Song Zhi's pupils involuntarily contracted slightly, but she quickly regained her composure and responded with a nonchalant smile, "It's not up to you."

Zhou Fu's face darkened, and she said sarcastically, "I'm Fu Lu's fiancée. Are mistresses this brazen these days?"

At this time, there were quite a few customers in the store. Zhou Fu's voice was neither too loud nor too soft, but the customers sitting in the surrounding booths could hear her clearly.

Everyone turned their attention to Song Zhi, and some even took out their phones to take pictures and started discussing her in hushed tones.

Song Zhi spoke calmly: "Miss Zhou, the fiancée you mentioned is the one you arranged as children, but that was just a joke between the elders, and he has already explained it clearly to both sets of parents."

Zhou Fu's face instantly turned somewhat ugly, but she quickly composed herself and snorted coldly in a disdainful tone, saying, "So what if that's the case? Even if it's just a joke, I still like Fu Lu, and I will never give him up no matter what."

Faced with Zhou Fu's tough attitude, Song Zhi did not back down at all. Instead, she raised her chin and confidently retorted, "But the key point is that Fu Lu likes me, not you, so what's the point of you telling me all this?"

Zhou Fu's face instantly darkened, as if water could drip from it. She glared at Song Zhi and said in an icy tone:

"Song Zhi, I've investigated you. You've been Pei Jinnian's lapdog for three whole years. Do you think Fu Lu's family can accept a woman like you?"

Faced with Zhou Fu's questioning, Song Zhi simply smiled faintly and calmly replied, "Oh? And then, Miss Zhou, what would you like to say?"

Zhou Fu gritted her teeth and raised her voice, shouting, "I've made myself perfectly clear: leave Fu Lu immediately, or don't blame me for being impolite."

Faced with Zhou Fu's threat, Song Zhi simply shook her head slightly: "I'm sorry, Miss Zhou, I'm afraid I can't do that. Unless Fu Lu tells me in person that he wants to break up, I will not leave him no matter what."

In fact, Song Zhi knew very well that if she chose to continue being with Fu Lu, she would face many difficulties and obstacles ahead.

But after so many years of wishful thinking, she has finally achieved her goal, and she can't just give up like this.

Even though Fu Lu's family disagreed, she still wanted to persevere.

If she can continue her relationship with Fu Lu, that would be her good fortune.

If they eventually part ways, can she really leave gracefully?

Thinking of this, Song Zhi felt as if her heart was filled with a sponge, a bitter and unbearable ache.

The next second, Zhou Fu's mocking voice rang out...