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

Chapter 1374: Big Talk

As you step into the hotel restaurant, the soft lights sprinkle like drizzle, giving this dining place a warm and stylish glow.

Nan Xi and Du Yunxi have already sat down safely at the round table. Their figures appear particularly gentle and friendly in the soft light.

On the table, various delicacies were arranged in an orderly manner, steaming hot and emitting enticing aroma. They were all the favorites of Nan Yifeng and Nan Weiwei.

Nan Xi had a gentle face and a kind look in his eyes, while Du Yunxi smiled gently and was gentle in her behavior.

They have never been biased towards Nan Yifeng and Nan Weiwei. Even though they know that the two children are not their own flesh and blood, the love and care from the bottom of their hearts has never diminished in the slightest.

They never asked their two children to achieve anything great, just to be healthy and happy. Compared with the two children, Du Yunxi sometimes felt more sorry for Xu Xiaoxiao. She grew up with Fu Yanchen and had no problem with material things, but... she had never experienced family love. Later... Du Yunxi felt sad when she thought of these things...

Nan Yifeng walked into the restaurant and quickly scanned the surroundings, his dark eyes flashing with anxiety and dissatisfaction.

His steps were steady, but he could not hide the anxiety in his heart.

After looking around, he did not find his biological father. His brows were involuntarily furrowed, as if they could hold back all the troubles and confusions in the world.

"Where are the others?" Nan Yifeng's voice was low and powerful, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, with a hint of barely perceptible anger.

"You asked me to meet you, but you didn't show up yet. What does that mean?"

His tone showed disappointment at his father's breaking of the appointment, as well as dissatisfaction with being left out.

As he spoke, he subconsciously clenched his fists, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force, revealing his inner uneasiness.

The air around him seemed to freeze because of his question. The hustle and bustle of the entire restaurant seemed to have drifted away from him at this moment, leaving only him, the untouched food on the table, and the indescribable complex emotions in his heart.

Nan Xi sighed softly upon seeing this, with a hint of helplessness and understanding in his voice, and slowly said: "Just now, I called your biological father, he...he seemed to be a little embarrassed to speak, saying that he was a little embarrassed to see you. How about, kid, you give him a call? Maybe he really is embarrassed."

Nan Xi's words were full of temptations, and his eyes fell gently on Nan Yifeng. It was a deep and delicate concern, as if he could see through the subtlest emotional fluctuations in Nan Yifeng's heart.

Although Nan Yifeng was raised by him and is obedient and filial, he is not foolishly filial. He has a strong character and his own ideas and dignity. He is cautious in his proposals, for fear of touching the sensitive and fragile corner of Nan Yifeng's heart.

After hearing this, Nan Yifeng's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a cold smile.

There was a hint of self-mockery and disdain in his smile, as if he didn't care at all about what his biological father said.

His eyes stared straight ahead, his expression was cold and without the slightest fluctuation.

It was a look of determination, as if no matter how the other party persuaded or explained, it would be impossible to change his mind.

Nan Xi sighed...

"Dad, forget it. If he doesn't want to come, then he won't come. There's no need to meet him in the future. It's impossible for me to call him."

As he spoke, he turned around and was about to leave, his steps firm and without the slightest hesitation.

His back looked particularly aloof under the light, as if he had drawn a line between himself and the world, unwilling to be entangled by those complicated emotions anymore.

Upon seeing this, Nan Xi and Du Yunxi felt a sudden panic in their hearts. They stood up from their chairs almost at the same time, with anxious and reluctant expressions on their faces.

Tears glistened in Du Yunxi's eyes. She called Nan Yifeng's name softly, trying to heal the scars in his heart with maternal tenderness.

Nan Xi, on the other hand, frowned, his eyes revealing determination. He understood that his persuasion at this moment was not only to save the dinner, but also for Nan Yifeng's heart which might be hurt by misunderstanding and indifference.

At this moment, Nan Weiwei gently pulled Nan Yifeng's hand, "Yifeng, don't be like this. Perhaps, some things are not what we see on the surface. Giving him a chance is also giving yourself a chance, isn't it?"

Nan Weiwei's eyes were full of understanding and encouragement. She seemed to be able to understand Nan Yifeng's inner struggle and pain, and in her own way, she tried to open a door to understanding and tolerance for him.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the restaurant became extremely subtle. Complex emotions surged in everyone's hearts. Nan Yifeng, also in this sudden warmth, stopped and fell into deep thought.

"Okay, for my parents and Weiwei's sake, I'll give him a call, but... this won't happen again."

There was a barely perceptible hint of compromise in Nan Yifeng's words. He slowly took out his cell phone, slid his fingertips lightly across the screen, and dialed his biological father's number.

This action made the three people nearby breathe a sigh of relief at the same time, and they secretly rejoiced in their hearts that fortunately, things did not develop to the point where they could not be reversed.

On the other end of the phone, Nan Yifeng's biological father seemed to be waiting for this moment. His voice came through the receiver with a bit of apology and flattery, "I... I don't know what you like, so I just prepared something casually. If you don't like it, just throw it away!"

As he spoke, he walked into the restaurant with an apologetic smile on his face, holding a small gift box in his hand, and seemed a little uneasy.

Seeing this, Du Yunxi hurriedly laughed it off, trying to ease the embarrassment, "Why do you say that? How could Yi Feng not like it? We are already very happy that you can come." Du Yunxi smiled warmly and sincerely, trying to use this maternal tolerance to melt the frost in Nan Yifeng's heart.

Nan Yifeng remained silent, his eyes were deep and complex, as if he was weighing something in his mind.

At this time, Nan Xi patted the table lightly, breaking the silence, "Eat, eat. Today is a good day, don't just talk, try these dishes, they are all prepared by me, the chef."

On the table, the dishes were rich, colorful, fragrant and delicious, but the atmosphere was not as harmonious as it seemed.

There is something subtle in everyone's heart. There is a hint of vigilance in Nan Yifeng's eyes, and Nan Yifeng's biological father seems a little cautious, fearing that one of his actions will break this rare peace.

Nan Weiwei wasn’t quite clear about the conflict between them, she only knew that Nan Yifeng was very... very upset. She bit the tip of the chopsticks tightly, as if that was her only support.

Her eyes wandered among the crowd like a lost deer, and her heart was filled with all kinds of complicated emotions, as if a bottle of five flavors had been overturned.

She couldn't help but think of the parties she had attended in the past, where everyone was always laughing and the atmosphere was harmonious.

However, the situation today is completely different. Today is a family gathering, and it should be a very happy time, but it ended...but now everyone seems a little restrained.

It was not the party atmosphere she had expected, and she didn't know what to say to break the awkward situation and liven up the atmosphere.

She racked her brains to think of a topic, but found that her mind seemed to be imprisoned and she couldn't think of a suitable topic.

What makes her even more uneasy is whether such scenes will become the norm?

Will all future family gatherings be so dull and depressing? Nan Weiwei couldn't help but feel a little worried.

If Nan Yifeng really recognized this biological father, then every family gathering in the future would probably be like it is now, full of subtlety and embarrassment.

She couldn't help but feel a little scared, imagining the future scene: the whole family sitting around the dining table, everyone smiling, but behind that smile hid complex emotions and unspeakable secrets.

The atmosphere at the dinner table may seem harmonious, but in fact, there are undercurrents. Every word and every action may trigger unexpected reactions.

She began to doubt whether she really wanted to participate in such a life.

Such a family gathering is more like a test for her, a test of human nature, family affection and self-identity.

She didn't know whether she could withstand such pressure, nor did she know whether Nan Yifeng's mother was easy to get along with.

Nan Weiwei gently put down the chopsticks in her hand and turned her gaze to Nan Yifeng's biological father.

"Uncle, what do you like besides music?" There was curiosity and sincerity in her eyes. She tried to use these simple words to bring a glimmer of hope to the slightly stiff atmosphere.

Nan Yifeng's biological father was obviously stunned by this sudden question. He didn't expect Nan Weiwei to communicate with him so actively.

He was slightly startled, then a warm smile appeared on his face, as if he was thinking about how to answer. "Besides music, I like... I can't really say what I like. If I have to say what I like, it should be painting. I have also studied painting for several years."

There is a hint of nostalgia and emotion in his voice, "It's just that I don't have that kind of patience. Painting requires quietness and time to settle, and I can't stand that kind of quiet life."

Nan Weiwei heard this and said, "Really? I also studied painting and won that award."

There was a hint of pride and joy in her words, and then she changed the subject, "However, I have also developed into a model, an actor, a pianist, etc., but... I think these are too impetuous. What I like most is painting and fashion design. Now, I work in my parents' company as a designer, designing clothes, which can be regarded as combining my hobbies and work together."

Upon hearing this, Nan Yifeng's biological father nodded slowly, with a look of deep thought on his face.

"You're right. In the painting industry, persistence is indeed the key!"

His voice was slightly low, and seemed to contain endless emotion, as if he was recalling the times that had passed.

“In fact, whether it’s painting, music, or any other field, every path is by no means smooth.”

He spoke slowly, his eyes a little blurry, as if he could see through the scene before him the students who had once walked with him.

"When I first became successful, many apprentices came to me because of my reputation. I have trained many apprentices, and each of them had a passion and dream for art. However, reality is often cruel. The pressure of life, the temptation from the outside world, and various difficulties of their own make most people give up and change their careers. You know, in our line of work, sometimes we don't become famous for several years, and we can't even make up for the most basic living expenses." There was a hint of helplessness in his tone.

"However, there are a small number of people who, with their inner persistence and determination, always stick to the path they have chosen. No matter how many setbacks and difficulties they encounter, they never waver."

His voice gradually became passionate, as if he was full of respect for those disciples who persevered.

Having said that, he sighed softly, his eyes revealing a bit of regret and helplessness.

"Little girl, no matter what, just do what suits you."

There was a hint of relief in his tone, as if he was telling himself and Nan Weiwei that the most important thing in life is to find your own path and then walk on it with determination.

Nan Yifeng suddenly sneered, with a hint of sarcasm and disdain in his laughter, breaking the originally harmonious atmosphere.

"Don't pass on your crooked ideas to your disciples. Weiwei's profession is very noble, how can you compare with it?"

There was a hint of coldness in his voice, and his eyes were looking directly at his biological father, as if he wanted to pour out all the dissatisfaction and anger in his heart.

In fact, Nan Yifeng's heart had already been in turmoil.

The memories of those years flooded into his mind like a tide. His father had abandoned him because of his dreams and passion. Now, watching him talking here, his heart was filled with anger and unwillingness.

"Who do you think you are? You left me behind because you wanted to pursue your own career, and now you have the nerve to talk nonsense here."

There was a hint of trembling in Nan Yifeng's words, which was the result of long-suppressed emotions bursting out in an instant.

There was a flash of anger and disappointment in his eyes, as if he wanted to pour out all the grievances and pains of these years on the man who once abandoned him.

The atmosphere at the table suddenly became tense and depressing.

Nan Xi and Du Yunxi looked at each other, their eyes filled with worry and helplessness.

They knew that the hurdle in Nan Yifeng's heart could not be overcome overnight.

Nan Weiwei gently held Nan Yifeng's hand, trying to give him some comfort and strength in her own way.

Upon hearing this, Nan Yifeng's biological father's face turned pale instantly.

He looked at Nan Yifeng, his eyes flashing with complex emotions, including guilt, self-blame, and unspeakable pain.

He understood that his decision back then had caused irreparable harm to Nan Yifeng. At this moment, what else could he do except remain silent?

The restaurant fell into a deathly silence.