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

Just as their eyes met, Fu Lu slightly parted his lips and said softly, "You don't need to worry too much about your brother's matter. I'm here, I'll handle everything."

Upon hearing this, Song Zhi was stunned for a moment, then looked up at Fu Lu in surprise, her eyes filled with disbelief: "You, you knew all about it?"

Fu Lu nodded, his tone calm but with an undeniable air of authority, and said, "Yes, so from now on, don't keep anything from me like you did this time, understand?"

Like a child who had done something wrong, Song Zhi nodded obediently and softly replied, "Oh."

Her voice was so low that only she could hear it.

Fu Lu leaned down slightly, gazing affectionately at the person before him, then gently lowered his head and lightly kissed her blushing cheek.

"I'll take you back. I have to go back to the old house for the New Year today, so I won't be able to stay with you. Will you and Grandma be able to manage alone at home?"

Song Zhi raised her head, smiled and nodded, and said softly, "It's okay, don't worry."

Seeing how well-behaved the child was, Fu Lu felt as if his heart was filled with contentment.

He pulled Song Zhi into a tight embrace.

Feeling her soft body pressed against him, Fu Lu felt that the whole world had become incredibly beautiful.

"I really wish I could just take you home with me."

Fu Lu whispered in her ear, his warm breath brushing against her sensitive earlobe, causing Song Zhi to tremble slightly.

"Ninth brother."

Fu Lu replied, "It's not appropriate now. Let's wait until after the New Year. How about I take you back after the New Year?"

Song Zhi nestled quietly against Fu Lu's broad shoulders: "I don't want you to argue with your family because of me, Ninth Brother. Let's keep it quiet and not let them know, okay?"

Fu Lu gently stroked Song Zhirou's long, smooth hair, then said, "But don't worry, I'll handle it. Just wait for me patiently."

Song Zhi slowly raised her head, looking up at Fu Lu's face, a hint of unease in her eyes: "Ninth Brother, will I cause you trouble?"

Fu Lu's lips curled into a slightly indulgent smile: "How could that be? You're not a bother at all. I feel at ease with you not around, so you can't even think about leaving anymore, understand?"

Song Zhi didn't speak.

Fu Lu spoke again, displeased: "Kid, your brother is talking to you, didn't you hear me?"

Song Zhi nodded: "I heard you."

Fu Lu smiled with satisfaction, then leaned down again and planted a kiss on Song Zhi's forehead.

Then, Fu Lu carefully released Song Zhi from his arms, carried her back to the passenger seat, and carefully fastened her seatbelt.

Fu Lu slowly parked the car downstairs at the apartment building, glancing sideways at Song Zhi sitting in the passenger seat.

"arrive."

Song Zhi gently unbuckled her seatbelt, nodded slightly, and whispered, "Well then, I'll go up first."

Fu Lu smiled and nodded. "Go ahead."

Song Zhi hesitated, "Then, when you drive, please be careful on the road."

"it is good."

Song Zhi bit her lip, her grip on her bag tightening unconsciously. She took a deep breath and then slowly moved closer to Fu Lu.

Fu Lu looked at the girl who suddenly leaned closer, reached out, cupped the back of her head, and lowered his head to kiss her.

Song Zhi didn't expect Fu Lu to take the initiative. She had originally planned to just give him a kiss and get out of the car, but now...

I felt my lips being sucked, and it felt a little numb.

My body felt involuntarily hot.

The kiss didn't last long before Fu Lu released her.

Song Zhi quickly shrank back, her face flushed, and whispered, "Ninth Brother, Happy New Year!"

Fu Lu smiled indulgently, reached out and gently rubbed Song Zhi's head, softly replying, "My darling, Happy New Year."

Song Zhi grinned and said, "Then I'll go upstairs."

"Go ahead and tell Grandma."

Song Zhi nodded, opened the car door, and got out.

She stood by the roadside and watched Fu Lu drive his car onto the road before Song Zhi turned and walked towards the entrance of her building.

As soon as I entered, a rich aroma of food wafted over, and the old lady was busy preparing the New Year's Eve dinner in the kitchen.

"Grandma, I'm back!" Song Zhi called out loudly as she changed her shoes.

Upon hearing her granddaughter's voice, the old lady quickly turned around, a kind smile spreading across her face. She cheerfully replied, "Oh my, my precious granddaughter is finally back!"

Song Zhi walked quickly to the kitchen door and nodded obediently.

Then, she put the things she was carrying on the dining table next to her, turned around and went into the kitchen to ask, "Grandma, do you need my help?"

As she spoke, she rolled up her sleeves, looking eager to try.

The old lady smiled and waved her hand, saying softly, "No need, child, go and play. I can manage here by myself."

However, Song Zhi firmly shook her head and replied, "That won't do, Grandma. Let me help you out!"

Hearing her granddaughter's thoughtful words, the old lady's smile grew even more kind, and she nodded repeatedly in agreement, "Alright, alright, in that case, you can help wash this fish, and we'll make braised fish tonight."

"okay!"

Song Zhihuan readily agreed and then quickly walked to the sink and stood there.

She skillfully put on gloves, gently picked up the fish from the tank, and began to clean them carefully.

At the same time, she didn't forget to chat with her grandma: "Grandma, I just went to visit my dad."

Upon hearing this, the elderly woman, who was chopping vegetables, paused slightly and asked with concern, "Oh? How is your father doing now? Is he still the same?"

Song Zhi's lips curled up slightly, revealing a mysterious smile, deliberately keeping everyone in suspense: "Hehe, Grandma, this time it's a little different."

Upon hearing this, the old lady's heart skipped a beat. She looked at her granddaughter in surprise and asked, "What's different? Could it be... your father..."

As she spoke, the old woman's voice trembled involuntarily, and even her lips started to quiver, as if she sensed that something important was about to happen.

Seeing this, Song Zhi knew that the old lady had misunderstood, so she quickly explained, "Grandma, don't overthink it, it's good news."

During this time, she knew in her heart that the old lady was still thinking about her son who was in a vegetative state, but she had just arrived in Kyoto and did not want to cause trouble or burden Song Zhi, so she had not brought it up during this period.

The old lady was slightly taken aback: "What good news?"

Song Zhi stopped being mysterious and said directly, "My father has woken up. I just went to the hospital to visit him."

Upon hearing this, the old lady exclaimed excitedly, "Your...your father has woken up?"

Song Zhi nodded: "Yes, Grandma, today is New Year's Eve. Let's go to the hospital to spend it with my dad and bring the dishes we made there. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this long-awaited good news, the old lady's eyes instantly welled up with tears, and her voice trembled slightly as she repeatedly replied, "Yes, yes, yes, this is wonderful, oh my..."