Chapter 206: Chapter 206
When Xiaomei heard they were going to buy New Year’s goods, she immediately ended her video call with Jian Si and promptly followed them out the door.
To carry more items, they took a spacious car.
Many people from out of town had already gone home for the New Year, so there were fewer cars on the road, but there seemed to be more people in the malls than before.
According to their usual habits, none of the five of them enjoyed being in crowded places.
However, not one of them had ever experienced an ordinary person’s New Year’s celebrations.
They had never experienced the New Year celebrations common to ordinary people.
Uncle He and Aunt Ning bought anything they thought suited Fu Bing, especially gold and silver jewelry.
Xiaomei didn’t see any problem with this at all, nor did she feel that Aunt Ning and Uncle He were biased.
Because she herself also wanted Sister Bing to have the best things.
The group went on a buying spree.
Everything was bought for Fu Bing.
Fu Bing let them buy. When they reached the supermarket, she coughed softly and said, "Let’s buy some food, otherwise, over the New Year, we’ll be stuck at home nibbling on wall plaster."
"Someone’s already prepared it," Uncle He said with a cheerful smile. "Mr. Xiaoren said he’s also prepared the freshest seafood, which will be processed by the hotel on the 29th and delivered."
None of them had ever thought about booking a New Year’s Eve dinner outside.
Of the five of them, one was disfigured, one was in a wheelchair, one had a severed hand, and one was the nation’s sweetheart. Only Xiaomei was the most normal.
The moment they appeared, they attracted the attention of others. Upon recognizing Fu Bing, people didn’t disturb her but simply greeted her from a distance before walking away.
Some took photos and videos from afar.
Everyone still maintained the habit of not bothering them.
Someone standing next to Fu Bing asked, "Sister Bing, are you spending the New Year with your family in Jiangnan?"
"Yeah, I have to work shifts at the hospital this New Year, so I can’t go home."
"Wishing you a Happy New Year in advance."
"You too, Sister Bing. May you and your family and friends be healthy and safe."
There were many such conversations along the way. Fu Bing wasn’t impatient, nor did she forgo the joy of shopping.
Yu Sihui and Yu Huo saw Fu Bing and the others from a distance.
Yu Huo sneered, "Fu Ying is really interesting, parading around in public with so many abnormal people. Isn’t she afraid of being an eyesore?"
Yu Sihui was also displeased. "Has Feng Yu mentioned her to you recently?"
If Feng Yu insisted on marrying a troublemaker like Fu Bing into the Feng Family, their family’s hard-earned reputation would be destroyed.
"He said he’ll be back for the New Year, and from what I understand, he still plans to seek out Fu Bing."
"He’s coming back for the New Year?" Yu Sihui frowned.
The New Year was just a few days away, yet she, his mother, was completely unaware.
"Yes, he told me earlier. He even asked me what kind of gift would please a girl."
Looking at Fu Bing amidst the crowd, Yu Sihui felt exceptionally uncomfortable.
She had to find a way to change Feng Yu’s mind.
Originally, she thought she might let them try things out, so she had looked into Fu Bing’s background. Not only was Fu Bing ambiguously involved with Qin Jinhai, but she had also given birth to a stillborn child in prison, the father of whom was unknown. And now, she was always seen with her bodyguard.
A woman so fickle did not deserve to marry into their Feng Family.
"Let’s go back," said Yu Sihui coldly.
Yu Huo immediately picked up their purchases and followed.
He also felt that Feng Yu and Fu Bing weren’t suitable for each other.
A military officer and a celebrity with a tarnished reputation? It was simply unthinkable.
Feng Yu’s future path was already paved; he just needed to walk it.
If he married Fu Bing, his future prospects would be severely limited.
Fu Bing was oblivious to the Feng Family’s thoughts.
The five of them shopped for three hours. Even after buying everything they needed, they boarded the car still feeling a bit unsatisfied.
After getting into the car, they weren’t in a hurry to go home, so Wu Shi drove them around for a while.
If they got hungry, they would find a nearby restaurant and eat.
Such leisure was a rare experience for them.
After a night’s rest, Fu Bing prepared New Year’s gifts and went to the sanatorium.
Madam Chu was in much better spirits than last time, and her expression towards Fu Bing wasn’t as unpleasant.
Fu Bing, seeing that she didn’t want to talk, sat for a while before getting up to say goodbye.
Madam Chu asked, "Did you go see your mother?"
"Before going back to Jiangnan, I visited her with Uncle Ren."
Madam Chu continued to be silent.
Fu Bing wished her "Happy New Year" and then went back.
Interactions between people also depended on fate. She and Madam Chu didn’t seem to share much affinity, nor were they related by blood. It was enough to have a clear conscience.
Wu Shi was busy today, so it was Xiaomei who drove her over.
After driving for a while, Xiaomei suddenly said, "Sister, there seems to be someone injured up ahead. Should I stop the car?"
Fu Bing looked up and saw that it was Yunhui.
"Find a suitable spot to park."
Hearing the sound of car tires crunching through the snow, Yunhui struggled to get up, but the pain in her foot was so intense that she dared not move.
"Don’t move," Fu Bing’s voice rang out.
Yunhui was taken aback. "You came to visit the old lady?"
"Yeah, why didn’t you drive in?"
Fu Bing and Xiaomei supported Yunhui on either side and helped her into the car.
"Your uncle... Fu Chan was quite busy today, so I told him not to come in," Yunhui said, her eyes filled with frustration. "It wasn’t a long walk; I didn’t expect to fall. I’m so useless."
"It’s normal to fall on snowy and slippery roads," Fu Bing said as she bent down to remove Yunhui’s shoes.
Yunhui hurriedly tried to pull her foot back. "It’s dirty."
Fu Bing felt her ankle and, while Yunhui was distracted, gently twisted it back into place. The excruciating pain subsided.
She moved her foot tentatively. "It’s... better?"
"Still, you need to rest for a few days. Where do you live? I’ll take you home."
"Tingjiang Courtyard."
"That’s not far from where I live."
Xiaomei set up the navigation, and they set off.
On the way, Yunhui called her driver, asking him to meet her at the gate.
But when they arrived, Fu Chan was the one waiting there.
Fu Chan was clearly annoyed. "Why didn’t you tell me you were injured?"
"You were busy; I didn’t want to disrupt your work."
"Could anything be more important than you, no matter how busy I am?" Fu Chan retorted without a second thought.
Yunhui blushed. "There are other people around! Aren’t you embarrassed?"
Shielding her behind him, Fu Chan said to Fu Bing, "I don’t like owing favors. I’ll tell you something: the Su Family is investigating you. Be prepared, and don’t let yourself be ruined by another powerful family again."
After saying that, he no longer looked at Fu Bing and squatted down to let Yunhui climb on his back.
With her face still flushed, Yunhui said to Fu Bing, "Thank you for your help. I’ll treat you to tea when I have the chance."
Still blushing deeply, she climbed onto Fu Chan’s back.
The two of them walked away slowly.
Xiaomei commented with envy, "Fu Chan might be awful to outsiders, but he’s really good to Yunhui."
"People need someone to care about, otherwise, how empty their hearts would be," Fu Bing said, pinching Xiaomei’s chubby cheek. "Is my little sister thinking about dating?"
"I’m not! I want to be with you forever!"
What’s so good about those lousy men anyway? Her sister is sweet-smelling, wonderful to hug, and always says the nicest things!
"But I’ve seen that someone likes you, haven’t I?"
"Plenty of people like me; I don’t care about just one or two!" Xiaomei huffed.
Just watching her sister deal with romance is exhausting.
If her sister hadn’t met Qin Jinhai, how much more brilliant her life could have been.
So, you see, men are just bad luck! Whoever gets involved with them ends up unlucky!