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

"Because... I'm going to marry him."

The entire living room fell into a deathly silence.

Fu Lu's gaze was fixed on Fu An's face, causing her to unconsciously take a half step back.

"You...you know we went on a blind date before..."

Fu An became increasingly guilty as he spoke, his voice growing softer and softer: "I actually fell in love with him at first sight, but he didn't like me back then..."

"He doesn't like you, and you're still throwing yourself at him?"

Fu Lu interrupted with a cold laugh, "Are your parents aware that you're in such a hurry to get married?"

“That’s my business,” Fu An suddenly raised his voice, “and my parents said that as long as I like it…”

“I disagree.”

Fu Lu interrupted decisively.

"Why?"

Fu An's eyes reddened.

"Find someone else."

Fu Lu's tone left no room for argument, "Or I can arrange it for you."

"I want Pei Jinnian!"

Fu An suddenly became agitated, his voice trembling with tears, "Brother, I beg you... for my sake... if he goes to jail, my life will be ruined..."

Fu Lu's eyes instantly turned icy.

"When he kidnapped my wife, didn't he think about your life?"

Fu An was speechless for a long time before finally managing to squeeze out a sentence.

"He...he didn't do it on purpose, and my sister-in-law is perfectly fine now..."

"Are you alright?"

Fu Lu suddenly took a step closer, his voice laced with suppressed rage, "If I had been even a few minutes later, she would have been dead. Tell me what happened?"

"It's not that serious..." Fu An muttered softly, "Song Zhiming..."

"Fu An!"

Fu Lu grabbed her wrist tightly, the force causing her pain. "Is your brain filled with water? Pleading for a kidnapper?"

Fu An's eyes reddened, and her voice trembled with tears: "Brother, I really like him. Can't you please let him off this time for my sake? I promise he won't do it again!"

Fu Lu took a deep breath, suppressing his anger.

“Fu An, listen to me carefully. There’s no room for negotiation on this matter. Pei Jinnian must pay the price for his actions.”

"elder brother!"

Fu An stamped her foot in frustration, "How can you be so heartless? I'm your sister!"

Fu Lu looked at her coldly: "Precisely because you are my sister, I cannot allow you to jump into a fire pit. Pei Jinnian is not someone you should entrust your life to."

Tears welled up in Fu An's eyes: "You have no idea. I love him, and I'm willing to do anything for him!"

"Love?" Fu Lu scoffed. "Do you even know him? And you say you love him?"

"I don't care, if you don't agree, I'll go to my uncle. He loves me so much, he'll definitely agree."

After saying that, she turned around and left.

"Stop!" Fu Lu shouted sternly.

Fu An paused, but did not turn around.

Fu Lu walked up to her, his tone serious: "Fu An, don't blame me for not warning you, if you insist on being with Pei Jinnian, then don't ever step foot in the Fu family again."

Fu An stared in shock, his eyes wide: "You...you're going to kick me out of the Fu family?"

Fu Lu said expressionlessly, "You can try."

Fu An's tears streamed down her face uncontrollably. Her voice trembled as she said, "You... what right do you have? The Fu family doesn't belong to you alone. My parents aren't even dead yet. Who do you think you are?"

With that, she shoved Fu Lu aside and rushed out the door.

Fu Lu stood there, his brows furrowed.

At this moment, the bedroom door was gently pushed open, and Song Zhi stood in the doorway, leaning against the door frame, her bathrobe loosely wrapped around her body, revealing her slender collarbone.

She rubbed her eyes, her voice still soft and sweet from just waking up.

"Ninth Brother, what's wrong?"

Fu Lu immediately rushed to Song Zhi's side and carefully supported her waist.

Did I wake you up?

Song Zhi shook her head: "Did Fu An come here for something?"

Fu Lu snorted coldly, his tone full of disdain.

"I don't know what's gotten into this girl. She came to me first thing in the morning saying she wanted to marry Pei Jinnian. She's completely insane."

"Marry Pei Jinnian?"

Song Zhi opened her eyes wide in surprise, and her sleepiness vanished almost instantly.

"Do they know each other?"

Fu Lu gently squeezed her fingers. "Have you forgotten? Weren't you there during our last blind date?"

Song Zhi then suddenly remembered.

That time, Fu An wore exaggerated smoky makeup, and she was so angry that she didn't even look at Pei Jinnian.

“But…” Song Zhi frowned, “How could she suddenly…”

"What else could it be?"

Fu Lu sneered, "You've been used as a pawn and you don't even know it."

Song Zhi's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately understood Fu Lu's meaning: "Mother Pei?"

Fu Lu nodded, gently stroking Song Zhi's hand with his fingertips.

"After you rejected me in the hospital room last time, it seems I've found another way."

Song Zhi pursed her lips.

If Fu An really marries Pei Jinnian, given the Fu family's status, Fu Lu would indeed find it difficult to target his brother-in-law.

Song Zhi frowned slightly: "So how do you plan to handle this?"

Fu Lu's expression was cold: "A direct refusal."

"Huh?" Song Zhi was a little surprised.

"if not?"

Fu Lu raised an eyebrow, his tone tinged with disdain, "Are you really going to let that good-for-nothing Pei Jinnian into the Fu family?"

"Of course not..."

Song Zhi quickly shook her head, and said with some confusion, "I'm just curious why Fu An would suddenly..."

"She's lost her mind."

Fu Lu made a crisp conclusion, then changed the subject, his tone softening, "Would you like to sleep a little longer?"

Song Zhi shook her head: "I'm not sleepy anymore."

"Go wash up, I'll make you breakfast."

Fu Lu was about to walk towards the kitchen when he spoke.

Song Zhi stood still, her fingers secretly tugging at the hem of his clothes.

Fu Lu immediately turned around nervously.

"What's wrong? Is your tummy upset? Is the baby fussy?"

Seeing his tense expression, Song Zhi couldn't help but laugh out loud: "No, don't be so nervous."

"Then why...?"

"I just want to be with you."

Song Zhi muttered softly, the tips of her ears turning slightly red.

Fu Lu paused for a moment, then smiled and stretched out his long arm to pull the person into his arms.

When did my child become so clingy?

Song Zhi buried her face in his chest and mumbled an explanation, "No... it's just that baby misses Daddy."

"Yes, yes, my baby misses me."

Fu Lu affectionately kissed the top of her head, then took her hand and led her to the bathroom. "Be a good girl."

Once inside the bathroom, Fu Lu expertly squeezed out toothpaste and handed it to her: "Brush your teeth."

Song Zhi took the toothbrush and stood obediently in front of the mirror.

The mirror reflected their intimate figures, and a smile unconsciously crept onto her lips.

Fu Lu handed over a warm towel, then suddenly seemed to remember something and said...

"By the way, honey, you'll need to change all your toiletries now that you're pregnant. I'm taking you to the mall today to buy some specifically for pregnant women."

How did you know it needed to be changed?

Song Zhi asked, her mouth full of toothbrush, her words muffled.

"I already asked Dr. Zhang."

Song Zhi's eyes widened in surprise, and she quickly rinsed her mouth: "When did you ask? I didn't hear it during my prenatal checkup yesterday."

"I asked over the phone."

Song Zhi was both amused and exasperated: "You're bothering Dr. Zhang with such a trivial matter..."

"How can this be a small matter?"

Fu Lu said solemnly, cupping her face in his hands, "Anything concerning you and the baby is of paramount importance."

Song Zhi's cheeks flushed slightly: "Alright, just don't ask about these things anymore."

"We'll see then."

Clearly, Fu Lu had no intention of listening to her this time.