Chapter 15 – The Fei Family Home

Opening the door to the hotel room, Fei Xiangnan followed Xiao Fang inside. He glanced around at the tidy room and Xiao Fang’s beloved mini-fridge.

“President Fei, what would you like to drink?” Xiao Fang turned around to see that the person who had been standing behind him was gone. He looked to the side and saw Fei Xiangnan squatting in front of his mini-fridge, calmly opening it.

Xiao Fang was speechless.

Boss Fei, that’s my fridge, at least! Can you give me some ownership rights?!

Fei Xiangnan was completely oblivious to Xiao Fang’s resentment. He looked at the fridge, which was packed full of little snacks. This time it was nothing too outrageous, just some fried chicken nuggets, cold-dressed bean curd, and roasted potato fries, all neatly wrapped in bowls with plastic wrap. It was clearly Que Jiang’s handiwork.

Fei Xiangnan’s expression softened a little. He looked at the certain someone nervously fiddling with the hem of his clothes and felt an urge to laugh.

“Ahem, what are you standing there for? Change your clothes, quickly!” When the big boss spoke, Xiao Fang immediately turned to get clothes from the wardrobe.

Fei Xiangnan closed the fridge door with satisfaction and sat down on the sofa to one side.

Xiao Fang grabbed his clothes and headed for the bathroom without a hint of hesitation.

Fei Xiangnan frowned as he watched him, an uncomfortable feeling stirring in his heart. Xiao Fang was already carrying his child, and the child was definitely his. Why did he still have to hide from him to change his clothes? What about his future husband, then?

Fei Xiangnan couldn’t help but imagine various scenes of Xiao Fang’s remarriage. His next husband definitely wouldn’t require him to be such a sycophant. What would Xiao Fang be like then?

“Why are you going in there to change?”

Xiao Fang’s steps came to a screeching halt. He turned his head, his face a mixture of surprise and a placating smile. “Pres-President Fei, aren’t we in a hurry?”

Fei Xiangnan looked at him with a dark expression. He had a lot he wanted to say, but by the time the words reached his lips, they had become, “It’s not like I’m going to eat you. It’s inconvenient to change in the bathroom. Just change out here.”

Wha-wha-what!

Xiao Fang looked at him in astonishment. He was a standard gay man, okay? Say what you will about Boss Fei, but he was a high-quality top! He… he gets shy too!

“Pres-President Fei, that’s not really appropriate, is it?” Xiao Fang looked at him cautiously, like a timid new bride.

Fei Xiangnan’s stubborn streak flared up. They were already married, what was so inappropriate! “Don’t waste time, hurry up!”

The last flicker of resistance in Xiao Fang was extinguished by Fei Xiangnan. He meekly obeyed without another word and began to change his clothes on the spot.

With his last shred of dignity, Xiao Fang turned his back to Fei Xiangnan. This time, Fei Xiangnan didn’t say anything more, because he was feeling very comfortable in his heart.

What Xiao Fang’s future old husband would get to see, he was seeing first. At this thought, Fei Xiangnan’s lips curved into a pleased smile from an angle Xiao Fang couldn’t see. If Xiao Fang had seen this, he probably would have burst into tears on the spot.

Xiao Fang’s original body belonged to someone who didn’t like to go out much, so his skin was milky white from a young age, without a single blemish. His waistline was smooth, and his shoulder blades trembled slightly. Fei Xiangnan couldn’t help but recall a night from long ago. The memory of that night had almost faded, but now, it seemed to be coming back to him.

Xiao Fang stripped off his costume, followed by his pants. When he was down to his last layer of protection, Xiao Fang hesitated for a moment and finally couldn’t resist turning back.

Fei Xiangnan was sitting on the sofa behind him, his face impassive as he stared intently at his phone. He looked as much of a gentleman as one could be.

Xiao Fang turned back with a sense of relief and continued to undress. When the final layer of protection was gone, he couldn’t help but shiver. But he couldn’t turn around now. Meanwhile, Fei Xiangnan’s gaze grew deeper and deeper.

“Pres-President Fei,” Xiao Fang called out, feeling uncertain.

“Hmm?” The deep voice sounded no different from usual.

The question, “You’re not looking, are you?” ultimately died on Xiao Fang’s lips. He puffed up his cheeks and changed his clothes in one go.

And so, Fei Xiangnan, the perfect gentleman, watched the entire process.

“I… I’ll go blow-dry my hair,” Xiao Fang said, clutching his clothes. He rushed into the bathroom as if he had just survived an execution. This time, Fei Xiangnan didn’t stop him, his mood exceptionally good as he looked at the boring documents on his phone.

Before long, the buzzing sound of a hairdryer came from the bathroom. Listening to the sound, Fei Xiangnan surprisingly didn’t find it annoying. In fact, it was quite comfortable. It seemed like a long time since he had had such a peaceful life.

Just as this thought crossed his mind, Fei Xiangnan snapped back to reality. What was he thinking? How could he be thinking about this little fool? It was better to cut ties early. With his kind of family, he wouldn’t have a comfortable life if he entered it. It was better if he didn’t come at all.

“President Fei, I’m changed. Let’s go,” Xiao Fang emerged from the bathroom ten minutes later, dressed in a formal black suit. The blue and silver striped tie added a touch of solemnity. This was exactly the kind of attire the old master would approve of.

Fei Xiangnan nodded and stood up to leave with him.

“In the future, don’t let me see you in the rain. For any other dangerous measures, use a stand-in for everything. If you and Que Jiang try to hide it from me again…”

“I won’t, absolutely not!” Fei Xiangnan always followed through on his words, and Xiao Fang knew this as clear as a mirror. He was definitely not someone who would court death.

The journey took about three hours. Fei Xiangnan wasn’t a talkative person. After Xiao Fang gave a brief report on recent events, he couldn’t fight off his drowsiness and fell asleep.

At a red light, Fei Xiangnan couldn’t help but turn his head to look. His sleeping face was quite well-behaved, his head lolling against the headrest. At one meter seventy-eight, Xiao Fang wasn’t short, but sleeping like this still looked a bit cramped. Fei Xiangnan just frowned before leaning over to help him recline the seat. Seeing that Xiao Fang had no reaction, he couldn’t help but sneer inwardly. This person was a fool even when he was asleep.

During the last five seconds of the red light, Fei Xiangnan couldn’t resist touching Xiao Fang’s still-flat stomach, a trace of softness crossing his face.

Xiao Fang, once this child is born, you’ll still be well-rewarded. As long as you behave yourself until then.

“Mmm,” Xiao Fang unconsciously scrunched his nose, turned over, and continued to sleep, coincidentally knocking Fei Xiangnan’s hand away. This was the kind of defiant behavior Xiao Fang would never dare to even think about when he was awake. Fei Xiangnan, however, was almost amused by it.

The light turned green. Fei Xiangnan turned his head and continued to drive. Thinking of that group of demons at home, Fei Xiangnan’s previously good mood immediately soured.

The Fei family’s main branch was located in the city’s suburbs. This wasn’t surprising, as the old master’s idea was that the main family must have the presence of a main family. The city center was too ostentatious and couldn’t accommodate the scale he wanted.

The residence was built in the style of a grand family from the Republican era, with a large garden in the front and various separate houses. Now, the old master rarely left the residence, choosing to live out his retirement here while handling important matters. His uncle and aunt, as well as his great-aunt and her only daughter, also lived in the house.

As they approached the residence, Fei Xiangnan explained everything to Xiao Fang one by one. On the surface, Xiao Fang looked like he was trying hard to remember, but in his heart, he knew it all as clear as a mirror. In short, there wasn’t a single good person in this family. Otherwise, the villain wouldn’t have grown up so twisted.

First, there was his uncle, Fei Tao, the old master’s youngest son, who was only two years older than Fei Xiangnan. The old master doted on him more than his other two sons. This uncle was a profligate son, but he still coveted the power in Fei Xiangnan’s hands. His aunt, Zhang Yuliu, was a smiling tiger. The original novel even mentioned that this aunt seemed to have had some other feelings for Fei Xiangnan before. As for his great-aunt, Liu Qian, Fei Xiangnan had personally sent her husband to prison, so it would be strange if this great-aunt didn’t hold a grudge. She would openly mock and ridicule Fei Xiangnan without any concealment. As for the great-aunt’s daughter, Fei Yishan, there was no need to even mention her. She had originally aspired to be a soldier, but because of her father’s influence, she couldn’t enroll in a military academy and ended up studying business at a top domestic university. Because she was too young to fully understand what had happened at the time, she directed all her hatred towards Fei Xiangnan as she grew up, determined to find his faults and bring him down.

Thinking of this, Xiao Fang looked at Fei Xiangnan sympathetically. It really wasn’t easy being a big boss.

Receiving Xiao Fang’s gaze, Fei Xiangnan turned his head sharply, a strange smile suddenly appearing in his eyes. “What, scared?”

Xiao Fang shook his head vigorously, then nodded.

Fei Xiangnan could completely understand Xiao Fang’s thoughts, but, “It’s fine. Those small fry are not to be feared. I can clean them up whenever I want,” Fei Xiangnan’s lips curved into a somewhat terrifying smile.

Xiao Fang noticed that Fei Xiangnan’s state had completely changed. This… was this the aura of a big boss?

“President Fei is mighty,” Sycophant Xiao couldn’t help but flatter.

Fei Xiangnan sneered, closed the car door, and led him towards the main entrance of the house.

The main house looked quite old, with green ivy climbing the walls, yet it wasn’t overly cleaned, maintaining its ancient atmosphere. A butler in a tuxedo stood at the door. He had white hair, but his posture was ramrod straight, not at all like an ordinary servant. When he raised his head, revealing a pair of sharp eyes, Xiao Fang’s little heart couldn’t help but tremble. This… didn’t look like a butler, more like an old soldier.

“Young Master Fei, the Old Master has been waiting for you upstairs for a long time,” the butler said impeccably, opening the main door.

Xiao Fang curiously peeked inside. He had only known a little from the descriptions in the book, but now seeing it, how could it be described as just luxurious? The sofas were all made of carved wood, a tycoon’s choice, with a Chinese design. The floors were marble, and there was a magnificent grand staircase. All the way up, there was a noble Persian carpet. If he were alone right now, he would be drooling without a doubt!

“Oh, my little nephew is back. Did you come because you knew our family was having a reunion dinner? Too bad, there’s no portion for you. And this one behind you… it’s fine, Auntie will call for you right now.” Before Xiao Fang could recover from the tycoon atmosphere, a beautiful woman walked over. Judging by her appearance, she must be Fei Xiangnan’s aunt, Zhang Yuliu.

Hmph, who was she trying to annoy with those words? It was infuriating to listen to!

As Fei Xiangnan’s loyal partner, Xiao Fang immediately put on a stern face.

“Oh, who is this? Why the long face in someone else’s house? How scary. Are you eating here too? Really, you young people these days are so free and easy, eating without considering other people’s feelings. It’s fine, it’s fine, we’ll just add another bowl. Who told me to be the elder, right?” Zhang Yuliu said with a smile, one might think she was speaking pleasantly if they didn’t know better.

I… (a thousand words of curses omitted), Xiao Fang held back a breath and almost spewed profanities on the spot.

“Why bother with him? Does this rebellious son even deserve to eat here? Ridiculous,” the noblewoman-like person sitting on the sofa was not so polite, speaking coldly without reservation.

Who the hell could stand this? Xiao Fang looked at Fei Xiangnan with indignation, waiting for the big boss to deal with them. But Fei Xiangnan’s expression didn’t change at all, not even giving a glance to the approaching Zhang Yuliu.

Zhang Yuliu’s face immediately darkened, but her smile remained unchanged.

The butler also acted as if he had heard nothing and said directly, “Young Master Fei, the Old Master is waiting for you in the study.”

Fei Xiangnan nodded and was about to go up with Xiao Fang.

“Young Master Fei, although I don’t know why you brought an extra person back, it’s better for you to go up alone for now. Explain things properly before bringing him up,” the butler said without any courtesy, completely blocking their path.

Fei Xiangnan looked at the butler, and the butler met his gaze without flinching, not a trace of fear in his eyes.

“Young Master Fei, please go ahead,” the butler prompted.

A gloomy look flashed in Fei Xiangnan’s eyes, but he didn’t erupt. Instead, his entire person became even more unapproachable.

“Wait for me downstairs for a bit. Ignore them,” Fei Xiangnan said.

Xiao Fang nodded very obediently, but he actually felt a little uncomfortable. How could anyone live in this house? He was questioning it.

Watching Fei Xiangnan’s retreating back, a strange smile appeared on Zhang Yuliu’s lips as she looked at Xiao Fang.