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

Immediately afterwards, she looked up and her gaze met that of Song's father, who nodded slightly in response.

Upon seeing this, Song Zhi couldn't help but sigh softly.

At this moment, she felt a mix of emotions. On the one hand, she understood her father's concern and dependence on Zhao Man, but on the other hand, she was worried that Zhao Man's arrival might cause some unexpected situations.

Just as she was lost in thought, she heard Song's father open his mouth and say in a slightly weak voice, "Come back in a few days and tell her."

Upon hearing this, Song Zhi quickly replied, "Okay, Dad, I understand."

To be honest, she felt a little uneasy if she were to contact Zhao Man right now.

If Zhao Man suddenly loses control of her emotions and starts making a scene after arriving, Song Jinguo's condition may worsen due to the stimulation.

Thinking of this, Song Zhi secretly resolved to handle this matter carefully and not to cause irreparable consequences due to momentary negligence.

Just then, the old lady next to her suddenly called out, "Xiao Zhi, your phone is ringing!"

Upon hearing this, Song Zhi quickly straightened up, walked to the table, and picked up her phone that was placed on it.

It was Fu Lu calling.

Song Zhi looked at the constantly flashing screen and a smile appeared on her lips.

Seeing this, the old lady sitting to the side couldn't help but feel a little curious and asked, "Who called? Why are you so happy?"

Song Zhi did not hide anything about Fu Lu's matter, and thus told him the truth in a generous manner.

After hearing this, the old lady's face immediately blossomed into a smile, her eyes almost squinting into slits, and she kept muttering, "Oh dear, young couples should really make the most of their relationship!"

Upon hearing the old lady's words, Song Zhi blushed deeply. She lightly stamped her foot and said coquettishly, "Grandma, please stop teasing me!"

However, the old lady didn't take it to heart and continued to look at Song Zhi with a smile, saying, "Silly child, Grandma wasn't teasing you. Go answer his call, Xiao Fu might be coming over. Grandma is here with your father, so don't worry."

Hearing this, Song Zhi's face turned even redder, but she still muttered softly, "He just called to say hello, he didn't mean to come and see me."

The old lady looked knowing: "I understand. Hurry up, don't keep Xiao Fu waiting."

Gently pick up the phone placed to the side and press the green call button with your fingertip.

"Hey, Ninth Brother."

A familiar, deep male voice came from the other end of the phone, "Have you had your New Year's Eve dinner?"

Song Zhi felt a warm glow in her heart, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up as she softly replied, "Yes, I just finished eating. How about you? Have you finished eating?"

Fu Lu on the other end of the phone seemed to chuckle lightly, and then said, "Alright, the fireworks are about to start, do you want to watch?"

Upon hearing the word "fireworks," Song Zhi's previously dim eyes instantly lit up.

She nodded excitedly, and even though Fu Lu couldn't see her, she still answered eagerly, "Yes, yes, but where can I see it?"

Fu Lu said unhurriedly, "You can just use the balcony of your father's hospital room."

After receiving the answer, Song Zhi didn't hesitate and immediately strode towards the balcony.

When she went out onto the balcony, she found that the scene of several houses setting off fireworks that she had seen before was gone, replaced by darkness and silence.

The world seemed shrouded in mystery. Song Zhi raised her wrist and looked at the time on her watch. There were only five minutes left until nine o'clock.

Thinking of the fireworks Fu Lu mentioned, Song Zhi couldn't help but feel a little curious.

She asked softly, "Ninth Brother, how did you know there would be a fireworks show at nine o'clock? There wasn't one in the previous years."

As soon as he finished speaking, only Fu Lu's low laughter came from the other end of the phone. He did not answer the question, but instead inquired about Song's father's condition with concern.

How is your father feeling these days?

Upon hearing this, Song Zhi was momentarily stunned, then quickly turned her head and focused her gaze on the hospital bed.

The old lady was sitting quietly by the bed, her mouth opening and closing, seemingly talking to Mr. Song.

Song Zhi lowered her voice slightly and said slowly, "Well, you're recovering quite well. You just drank a whole bowl of chicken soup."

"I will visit him in a few days when his health is better."

Fu Lu's words were clearly transmitted to Song Zhi's ears through the receiver.

Upon hearing this, Song Zhi hurriedly waved her hands repeatedly. Although the other party could not see her actions at all, she still subconsciously reacted by refusing and quickly said, "No, please don't come."

Fu Lu on the other end of the phone was clearly not expected to refuse so decisively. After a moment of silence, his voice, tinged with doubt, came through: "Why is that?"

Song Zhi hesitated for a moment before explaining hesitantly, "You're so busy with work every day, there's really no need for you to make this special trip."

"How could it be unnecessary? We should at least pay our respects to my future father-in-law, shouldn't we?"

Fu Lu's tone carried a subtle hint of teasing.

Upon hearing this, Song Zhi's already fair face instantly flushed crimson, as alluring as a ripe apple.

She involuntarily lowered her head and said in a soft, almost inaudible voice, "You, you shouldn't talk nonsense." Fu Lu chuckled softly, "Baby, I missed you."

Song Zhi was slightly taken aback, and said softly, "Me too, do you want to video chat with me?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lawyer Fu hung up the phone. A moment later, a video call request notification sounded on WeChat.

Song Zhi quickly connected to the video call.

When Song Zhi saw Fu Lu's face appear on the video screen, she couldn't help but feel her cheeks burning slightly. She shyly reached out and covered her mouth, whispering, "Ninth Brother, Happy New Year!"

Fu Lu smiled gently, a charming smile playing on his lips, and replied in a slightly languid tone, "Little one, I heard you miss your brother?"

Song Zhi chuckled and nodded, replying, "Mhm."

Seeing this, Fu Lu deliberately sighed and said helplessly, "Oh dear, what should we do? I can't be by your side right now."

Song Zhi didn't feel disappointed at all. Instead, she smiled sweetly and said, "It's okay, Ninth Brother. You're keeping me company through video now."

Just then, Song Zhi suddenly heard a crisp cell phone ringtone coming from the other end of the video call.

Immediately afterwards, she saw Fu Lu casually pick up another phone placed to the side, press the answer button without hesitation in front of her, and say in a deep voice into the microphone, "Hello?"