Addicted to Love, Mr. Fu’s Newly Married Wife

Chapter 1668 Not Going Home

Just then, a sudden cell phone ring broke the quiet atmosphere in the office, the sound particularly abrupt in the silent space.

Fu Yanchen frowned slightly. He glanced at the caller ID; it was an unfamiliar number. But with his keen intuition, he sensed that the call might be related to company matters.

He gently swiped to answer the call, held the phone to his ear, and said in a steady and calm voice, "Hello?"

A hurried and slightly trembling voice came from the other end of the phone. Due to the distance and signal, the voice was somewhat unclear, but Fu Yanchen still tried his best to capture the key information.

The other party seemed to be reporting something rapidly, their tone urgent, as if every second was crucial.

Fu Yanchen listened quietly, his expression remaining largely unchanged, but his eyes grew deeper and more focused, as if he were pondering a solution.

After a while, the other party seemed to have finished reporting and was waiting for Fu Yanchen's response.

Fu Yanchen pondered for a moment, then answered succinctly and forcefully, "Understood." After saying that, he decisively hung up the phone.

After hanging up the phone, Fu Yanchen did not immediately continue his work. Instead, he leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and fell into a brief silence.

His brow furrowed slightly as he pondered the issue of the overseas company mentioned in the phone call.

That's a crucial part of the company's business; if something goes wrong, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Two minutes seemed to pass exceptionally long; the office was so quiet that the only sound was the ticking of the wall clock.

Fu Yanchen slowly opened his eyes, his gaze revealing determination and resolve.

He picked up his phone again, found Hou's mother's number in his contacts, and gently dialed it.

The call was answered quickly, and Hou's mother's gentle and kind voice came from the other end: "Sir, what can I do for you?"

Fu Yanchen took a deep breath, trying to make his tone sound calm, and said, "Aunt Hou, something happened at the overseas company. I have to stay at the company tonight to handle some matters and can't go back."

Mrs. Hou paused for a moment on the other end of the phone, then asked with concern, "Sir, is the matter serious? You should take care of yourself and not overwork yourself."

Fu Yanchen's lips curled up slightly, revealing a grateful smile, and he said, "Aunt Hou, don't worry, I'll handle it. Please take good care of Xiaoxiao. She's pregnant, so her emotions might be a little unstable sometimes. Please be accommodating to her and call me anytime if anything happens."

Mrs. Hou quickly replied, "Sir, don't worry, I will definitely take good care of Xiaoxiao. You should also take care of your health and not overwork yourself."

"Okay, Aunt Hou, thank you for your trouble." After saying that, she hung up the phone.

Xu Xiaoxiao and the others had finished eating and were nestled on the soft sofa. Xu Xiaoxiao was holding a delicate little pastry in her hand. She had just taken a bite when she heard Hou's mother end her call.

"Aunt Hou, was that Fu Yanchen who called just now? What did he say?"

As Mrs. Hou was putting her phone back in her pocket, she heard Xu Xiaoxiao's question and a gentle smile immediately appeared on her face, her eyes full of affection. She gently walked over and sat down next to Xu Xiaoxiao, patted her hand, and said, "Yes, the master said that there is an urgent matter to be dealt with at the company tonight, and he has to stay at the company to work overtime and won't be able to come back. He also specifically told me to take good care of you."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xiaoxiao pouted slightly, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes, but she quickly regained her smile.

She gently put down the pastry in her hand, rested her chin on her hands, thought for a moment, then her eyes lit up again, and she said enthusiastically, "Oh, is that so? It's okay, I still have Weiwei and Xiaomei with me!"

"Why don't you two stay here tonight instead of going back? I have plenty of guest rooms, and each one is very cozy and comfortable. If you don't want to squeeze into the master bedroom with me, staying in a guest room is perfectly fine too."

As Xu Xiaoxiao spoke, she gestured excitedly, as if she could already see the joyful scene of everyone staying at her house together tonight.

Nan Weiwei was sitting to the side, legs crossed, leisurely eating fruit. When she heard Xu Xiaoxiao's words, her eyes widened instantly, and a look of surprise appeared on her face. She swallowed the fruit in her mouth and excitedly exclaimed, "Wow, Xiaoxiao, your suggestion is brilliant! I was just worried about where to go tonight, staying at your place is perfect!"

She waved her arms excitedly, almost knocking over the fruit plate on the table.

Xiao Mei smiled shyly, gently tugged at Xu Xiaoxiao's hand, and said softly, "Xiaoxiao, you're so enthusiastic, but isn't this too much trouble for you?"

Her eyes held a hint of hesitation and embarrassment, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up, clearly indicating that she was also hoping to stay.

Xu Xiaoxiao quickly waved her hand and said with a smile, "No trouble at all, we're all good friends, why be so polite! It's settled then, let's all get together at my place tonight, chat, watch a movie, how fun!"

As she spoke, she stood up and began arranging rooms for everyone, her face beaming with a happy smile, eager to begin this joyful night.

Mrs. Hou stood to the side, her gaze fixed on Xu Xiaoxiao, Nan Weiwei, and Xiaomei.

Just now, she had just received a phone call from Fu Yanchen informing her that he wouldn't be home tonight, and she had been worried ever since, fearing that Xu Xiaoxiao would be depressed because her husband wouldn't be there for her.

Xu Xiaoxiao is currently pregnant, and her emotions are prone to fluctuations. With Fu Yanchen not around, she is really worried that Xu Xiaoxiao will be secretly saddened.

Now she saw that Xu Xiaoxiao's face showed no sign of frustration or disappointment, but was full of enthusiasm and excitement, bustling around greeting Nan Weiwei and Xiaomei, saying, "Look, this room has a south-facing window, the sunlight is wonderful, the morning sun shines in, it's so warm and cozy, it must be very comfortable to stay in. And this room, I personally picked out all the furnishings, it's so cozy."

Nan Weiwei skipped and jumped around like a child, touching the decorations in the guest room one moment and sitting on the bed to test its firmness the next, constantly exclaiming, "Xiaoxiao, your house is so wonderful! I want to live here permanently!"

Xiao Mei smiled as she watched Xu Xiaoxiao's busy figure, her eyes filled with a complex emotion.

Seeing this, Mrs. Hou's tense nerves finally relaxed, and she let out a soft sigh of relief.

That breath seemed to exhale all the worries in her heart. Unexpectedly, this girl didn't take it to heart at all and took such good care of her friends.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Hou stepped forward and said, "Xiaoxiao, don't bother yourself. Let them see for themselves. You're pregnant, so don't tire yourself out."

Xu Xiaoxiao turned her head and smiled at Aunt Hou, saying, "Aunt Hou, I'm fine. This little bit of work won't tire me out. Besides, it's rare for Weiwei and Xiaomei to stay at my house, so I'll definitely make sure they're well taken care of."

Looking at Xu Xiaoxiao's smile, Mrs. Hou felt a warmth in her heart. Because of Xu Xiaoxiao, this family was always filled with laughter and warmth.

She turned and went into the kitchen, intending to prepare some delicious snacks and fruits for the girls so they could have a pleasant evening.

night,,,,,