Ming Yutong felt a pang in her heart as she watched Fu Yinxiu's reaction.
He smiled again and said, "Next time, don't forget about me when there's something like this."
His words made Ming Yutong feel inexplicably sad.
She nodded, "Okay."
Seeing Fu Yinxiu like this, so pitiable, made her heart softened. She asked him, "What are your plans for tomorrow?"
Even after all these years and his changed attitude, Ming Yutong still felt a pang of anxiety asking this question. The past had left a mark on her, and she couldn't forget how cold and unresponsive he had been when she first inquired about his schedule.
Fu Yinxiu was overjoyed that Ming Yutong asked. For him, it was a sign of care and concern.
He quickly noticed her hidden anxiety and understood why.
Feeling a pang in his heart, he explained, "Tomorrow, I'll visit a local factory, negotiate with potential partners here, and attend an electronic product launch. In the evening, I'll have dinner with some screen manufacturers."
Hearing his detailed schedule, Ming Yutong's anxiety eased, replaced by a warm smile.
"Tomorrow sounds busy, but I'll call you during any free time," Fu Yinxiu offered.
Ming Yutong, hearing this, couldn't bring herself to say that it wasn't necessary for him to call.
"It sounds like you'll be busy tomorrow. Make sure to get some rest," she said.
Fu Yinxiu checked the time and realized it was indeed late. Even though he wanted to talk more, he didn't want to keep her up.
"Okay. If everything goes well, I should be back the day after tomorrow in the evening," he said.
His tone was like explaining plans to a wife, and even through the screen, Ming Yutong's heart skipped a beat.
"Then end the video call and go to sleep," Ming Yutong said, but as she said it, it sounded awkward. She quickly added, "Goodnight."
She wondered if she was overthinking the simple statement and reading too much into it.
Fu Yinxiu's expression didn't show any sign of misunderstanding her words as flirting. Instead, it was she who seemed to be thinking too much.
"Okay, you hang up first. I'll watch," Fu Yinxiu said softly, his eyes full of warmth and understanding.
Feeling awkward, Ming Yutong didn't hesitate and quickly ended the call. She lay down and buried her face in her pillow.
Fu Yinxiu stared at the phone screen, surprised. She really ended the call so decisively, without a hint of reluctance.
He sighed and put down the phone, feeling a bit restless.
Not long after, he heard a video call notification again.
When he checked, it was Little Jingshi.
Annoyed but knowing Little Jingshi might be with Ming Yutong, Fu Yinxiu cheered up and accepted the call.
If Little Jingshi knew that his dad only answered his call because of his mom and wouldn't have bothered otherwise, he might have cried his eyes out.
"Dad." On the video, Little Jing Shi's big, black nostrils appeared.
Since Little Jing Shi was lying on his back in bed, his knees bent and his legs crossed, and his arms were getting tired holding up the phone, he lowered it.
As a result, his huge nostrils appeared due to the distance and angle.
Fu Yinxiu: "..."
Hehe, when he's at home, this little rascal clings to Ming Yutong all the time, never leaving her side.
But now that he's not at home, he's suddenly a big kid?
Was it on purpose?
Actually, Little Jingshi wasn't doing it on purpose. It was just a coincidence. Whether Fu Yinxiu believes it or not is another matter.
"Dad, today when I came home with Tong Tong, she couldn't find the keys," Little Jingshi said. "In the end, we had to call Uncle to come with the keys to open the door for us to get in."
"Oh?" Fu Yinxiu said calmly, "Forgot the keys, huh?"
"No," Little Jingshi shook his head and turned onto his other side, "Tong Tong said she clearly remembers putting the keys in her bag."
Little Jingshi looked at Fu Yinxiu with his big, dark eyes and said, "I think Ming Yutong did put the keys in her bag."
"Oh." Fu Yinxiu lowered his eyelids.
Little Jingshi, tired of playing games, directly asked, "Dad, did you take the keys?"
Fu Yinxiu: "…"
It's no wonder he's so smart. He's inherited his father's traits.
"You saw Uncle's keys for a long time when he came yesterday morning, and then you went off somewhere," Little Jing Shi continued.
Where did he go?
Of course, he went to get Ming Yutong's keys.
Yesterday, Fu Yinxiu was indeed bothered by the fact that Ming Yutong had the keys but he didn't.
So, he secretly took Ming Yutong's keys, gave them to Alpha Guard 3, and had Alpha Guard 4 make a copy.
When he left, the door was automatically locked, so there was no need for a key.
Thus, Ming Yutong didn't realize the key in her bag was missing.
After Alpha Guard 3 made the copy, he secretly returned the key and left it at Ming Yutong's home, making it look like she had forgotten it.
Fu Yinxiu glanced at Little Jingshi with a hint of acknowledgment, though he didn't say it outright; it was clear that he had taken the key, even if just temporarily.
"It was returned, though," he added.
Little Jingshi snorted, "Dad, you're really crafty!"
"Hehe," Fu Yinxiu sneered, "Learn from this. It's all about wisdom."
Little Jingshi: "…"
He had never seen someone so shameless.
Reluctantly, Fu Yinxiu added, "Don't tell Tong Tong."
"Hmph!" Little Jingshi turned his face away, still pondering over the matter.