jdhmnovel Chapter 273 An Ying Cannot Be a Pawn
Chapter 273 An Ying Cannot Be a Pawn
When Fu Chengli returned to the Fu residence that evening, he was immediately summoned to the study by Fu Haidong as soon as he stepped inside.
A rare guest appeared in the study.
An Weiping crossed his arms, abandoning his usual timid demeanor in front of Fu Haidong, and raised his head to question, "The old man has such a serious illness, why did you all keep it from me? I am the old man's adopted son, why shouldn't I know?!"
Fu Chengli slowly unbuttoned his suit jacket and casually sat down on the sofa opposite Fu Haidong's desk.
It seems that even if Fu Haidong wanted to keep it a secret, he couldn't hide it anymore.
Since the explosion, An Weiping has been frowning and extremely cautious almost every day.
But today it's like a completely different person.
Fu Chengli slowly lit a cigarette and said, "Fourth Uncle, I just came back from the hospital. The old man's condition has stabilized for the time being. He is in the ICU and it is inconvenient to visit him. Please understand."
What he said sounded like an explanation or apology, but his tone was anything but submissive.
His voice carried an air of indifference.
An Weiping chuckled: "I'm not blaming you, nephew. We'll be family sooner or later, so why be so formal? I just feel there are some things I need to know about the old man."
Fu Haidong, sitting behind his desk, snorted coldly.
family?
What does it mean to be family sooner or later?
Who the hell is related to him!
An Weiping cautiously probed, "How have things been between you and my daughter lately? An Ying has always been stubborn. If she makes you angry, I'll scold her for you."
Fu Chengli said indifferently, "No need, we are fine."
An Weiping pressed his advantage, saying, "I'm easy to talk to. After you get married, I, as your father, won't ask for any dowry."
Fu Chengli twitched the corner of his lips, but did not continue the sentence.
It's not that he cares about the bride price.
It's not that this man's face is disgusting.
Fu Chengli, with a cigarette in his mouth, gradually felt sorry for An Ying.
So, all these years, she grew up with this kind of father?
How much injustice she must have suffered.
Fu Haidong was furious.
The thought of her son being interested in An Weiping's daughter...
He, the chairman of the prestigious Fu Group, wants to become related to An Weiping through marriage...
I was so angry.
"What nonsense! It's not even close to happening yet, what's with all this talk about marriage!"
An Weiping ignored Fu Haidong's disdainful look and slapped the folder in his hand loudly.
"I can't handle this energy project anymore. There's a huge mess right now. What do you guys think we should do? Cut the losses as soon as possible."
Fu Haidong silently rolled his eyes: "When we were vying for projects back then, I didn't see you being this humble."
An Weiping smiled and said, "Times have changed. Do you think I'd hang myself on this unfinished project? The Fu family has money to lose, but I don't."
"Besides, the old man is still in the ICU, and it's uncertain whether he can survive. I need to make plans for myself in advance, including his estate."
Fu Haidong turned around, his voice as cold as ice, and interrupted:
"The old man hasn't left yet, An Weiping, and you're already in such a hurry? Have you lost your conscience?"
"If it weren't for the old lady's sympathy for you, seeing that your parents died in a car accident while trying to save the old man, leaving you an orphan, and her strong persuasion to the old man to take you in, you would probably be begging in some welfare home right now."
"And then? How did you repay the Fu family?"
"You've been causing trouble since you were a child. You lost the Gu family's youngest daughter, which caused the Gu family to turn against us and dragged the Fu family down!"
"The old man was lenient enough to kick you out of the house back then, and you still have the nerve to come back!"
Fu Haidong was red-faced with embarrassment, but he still wanted to continue his tirade.
Fu Mingyi sighed: "Alright, Second Brother, let bygones be bygones. Our family is so big, we have to look forward."
An Weiping slammed his teacup down on the coffee table in a huff.
"Second brother, all you're saying is that you resent me for losing the Gu family's daughter back then, which made things very difficult for both the Gu and Fu families, right?"
"When the Gu family asked you to help find their daughter, you didn't help at all. You've been trying to break ties with the Gu family for a long time, but in the end, you're putting all the blame on me."
An Weiping raised an eyebrow and changed the subject: "Recently, I heard that Gu Qingwen from the Gu family has made many investments in Beicheng. I guess he wants to expand his business in Beicheng."
"Perhaps with the Gu family's return, the old grudges can be wiped away."
Fu Chengli twitched the corner of his lips, sat quietly to the side smoking, and was thinking about something.
Fu Mingyi frowned: "What are you talking about? Gu Qingwen has hated us for so many years, and you're just going to wipe the grudge off like that?"
An Weiping said smugly, "What if I could find the Gu family's lost youngest daughter and help the Gu and Fu families make peace?"
The smile on Fu Chengli's face vanished instantly.
Could it be that Fourth Uncle knows something...?
For the first time, he thought An Weiping was stupid.
Fu Haidong and Fu Mingyi exchanged a glance and were both stunned.
An Weiping raised his chin: "If I can find the Gu family's youngest daughter, I'll make sure that the trust set up in the United States and that ocean-view mansion in your old man's estate are transferred to my name."
Fu Haidong jumped up from the leather sofa, pointed at An Weiping, and glared at him angrily, saying, "You! You have such great ambitions!"
The atmosphere in the study became tense.
Fu Chengli stubbed out his cigarette: "Fourth Uncle, what evidence do you have to prove that the girl you found is the one the Gu family lost?"
An Weiping was taken aback.
He did not.
So far, his only source of information is the phone call that An Xiaoxiao overheard.
Fu Chengli gave a noncommittal smile.
An Weiping had no evidence whatsoever.
Because of the evidence, the key was in his hands.
Fu Chengli lowered his eyes and stared at the cigarette ash scattered in the ashtray.
There was a hint of coldness in his eyes.
An Ying must not become a pawn for An Weiping's profiteering.
He has no chance.
Fu Chengli raised an eyebrow: "Fourth Uncle, don't talk nonsense without any evidence. What if the old man finally wakes up and you make him sick again? He will never forgive you, let alone inherit the estate. It would be a huge loss."
An Weiping was speechless after being choked by Fu Chengli's words.
However, one has to admit that although Fu Chengli's words were unpleasant to hear, they made a lot of sense.
An Weiping had no choice but to back down, and said in a low voice, "The Fu family's heir has not been decided yet, nephew, there's no need to be so smug."
Fu Chengli's smile deepened.
"Some things don't need to be decided by the old man."
Fu Haidong frowned.
Why does that rebellious son look so confident of victory...?
A sense of unease suddenly rose in Fu Haidong's heart.
He secretly took out his phone and sent a message to his assistant.
"Go and find out what the president has been doing lately, and who he's been meeting with."
The assistant replied promptly: "Received, Chairman."