Fu Lian lifted his lips slightly. "Aren't you the one who claims not to fight for, grab, or want anything?"
"I've changed my mind," Wen Baozhu said seriously. "It was Mr. Fu who taught me."
From the very beginning until now, this outstanding man had always been using the cruelest reality to convey a truth to her.
The law of the jungle is the survival rule in today's society.
Her docile appearance was truly endearing. Fu Lian smiled and left a gentle kiss on her lips.
"I knew our Baozhu would be the smartest student."
"Good night," Fu Lian said.
That night, Wen Baozhu slept surprisingly well in the big bed of the unfamiliar Macau hotel.
There were no nightmares to haunt her, no waking up suddenly in the middle of the night. Only the faint light at dawn flashed before her eyes.
But soon, it was blocked by another figure.
So, every breath, every pore was filled with the man's aura and scent. Including his steady heartbeat.
After waking up and having brunch, the two got back on the helicopter and flew back to Hong Kong.
Both of them had a good sleep thanks to each other.
As soon as their feet touched the tarmac, Fu Lian received a phone call.
"Got it. Thank you for your hard work," he said into the receiver.
Wen Baozhu could tell from his serious tone. "Is there an urgent matter in the company?"
She still remembered what he said last night.
Although he seemed calm and confident, it didn't mean the problems would be easy to handle.
At this moment, she was truly worried about him.
Fu Lian raised his eyebrows. "You seem more worried about the company than I, the person in charge."
"I think I should hand it over to you," he said casually. "That way, everyone will be happy."
Wen Baozhu stuck out her tongue in embarrassment.
It wasn't that she was worried about the company. She just felt guilty.
A busy man like Fu Lian, the time and energy he spent accompanying her should be calculated according to the US dollar exchange rate.
She had occupied a whole day of his time, and it was a weekday. Of course, she felt more panicked.
"Relax," he curved his lips. "I just asked A Yan to prepare a little surprise in advance, and he has completed the task successfully."
And this surprise was now placed on the coffee table in the living room of the villa.
As soon as Wen Baozhu entered the door, she saw the small money tree at a glance.
It was about as tall as an arm, very delicate, like a well - crafted handmade handicraft.
From the trunk to the branches, every golden leaf on the branches, and even the base were all made of gold.
The sunlight came in through the huge floor - to - ceiling windows, just illuminating every leaf, which reflected a brilliant light in the sun.
Wen Baozhu was stunned for a moment.
She looked at the money tree, then back at Fu Lian; looked at the money tree again, then back at Fu Lian again.
Wen Baozhu suddenly remembered that joking remark at that time.
She didn't say a word, just smiled.
"What, are you so happy that you've lost your ability to speak?" He glanced down at her, catching the great joy on her face.
It was very real and natural. From the bottom of her heart.
Wen Baozhu said, "I didn't expect... Mr. Fu really didn't have to spend so much money."
"Gold is very valuable for preservation. Buying it as personal assets doesn't count as a waste of money," he said lightly, so casually. "It was just a bit troublesome to make it in a one - to - one scale with the money tree in Wynn Palace."
But as long as it was a problem that could be solved with money, it wasn't a problem for Fu Lian.
Wen Baozhu understood this subtext.
No one could hold back their smile when facing such a money tree made of gold.
She quickly changed into her slippers, sat on the sofa, and propped her chin up to carefully examine the money tree.
Even though the construction period was short, there was no shoddy workmanship. The veins on each leaf were extremely lifelike, like the natural growth lines.
Wen Baozhu carefully touched one of the leaves with her finger, then quickly retracted her hand in a flurry.
Seeing her cautious look, Fu Lian smiled slightly and said casually, "No one will care about you here. You can pluck a few if you like."
This was a tease about what she said yesterday that she wanted to pluck the golden leaves in Wynn Palace.
Wen Baozhu blushed instantly. She said in protest, "I'm not as money - grubbing as Mr. Fu said."
She didn't covet money. She just simply thought it was very beautiful.
Plus, there was a little bit of satisfaction and vanity of being cared about by Fu Lian.
A non - wishful remark, but someone made it come true for you.
It was no different from a love fairy tale.
After the excitement passed, Wen Baozhu began to worry about where to put this golden money tree.
Because it was too valuable, it couldn't be placed in a corner of the house like an ordinary ornament. But if it was locked in a cabinet and she couldn't see it often, it would lose its value.
Wen Baozhu was a bit worried.
"Why are you still looking so glum after receiving the gift?" Fu Lian came out of the room after changing his clothes and saw her sitting there staring blankly at the money tree.
"I don't know where to put it," she pointed at the money tree. "It's so expensive. I'm afraid someone might break in and steal it."
She said it so seriously that Fu Lian couldn't help but laugh. "Don't worry."
"This villa is equipped with a 24 - hour security and surveillance system both inside and outside. Anyone passing by or entering will trigger an alarm."
Wen Baozhu's heart skipped a beat. "Has it always been like this?"
"It was just installed to protect your safety," Fu Lian half - closed his eyes and sat on the sofa next to her.
Wen Baozhu bit her lips and fell silent for a moment.
The two had only been away from Hong Kong for one day, but Fu Lian had done so many things.
Seeing her silent, Fu Lian lifted his eyes to look at her. "You were in a bad mood some time ago. I was afraid that arranging someone to install it would make you feel disgusted."
He had thought of this and explained it to her without any concealment.
With such an honest attitude, she shouldn't think too much.
But she still felt something was strange.
The 24 - hour all - round internal and external surveillance was not only for the outside world but also for the inside of the villa.
Including her, the person who had lived here for the longest time, would have no privacy or secrets in front of him.
It was protection, but it could also be understood as - surveillance.
Obviously feeling the body of the girl beside him stiffen, Fu Lian lowered his eyes, and the look in his eyes became deeper.
"What, not happy?"
"Of course not."
Wen Baozhu turned to look into his eyes, clasped her hands together in thanks. "Thank you, Mr. Fu, for the gift and for considering my safety so carefully."
The man still looked expressionless.
Knowing that he was not easy to fool, Wen Baozhu gritted her teeth, leaned forward, and took the initiative to kiss him.
After the kiss, she even volunteered and said that she would cook for Fu Lian by herself today.
"Are you in a better state?" the man asked in a deep voice.
"Mr. Fu, have you forgotten? I owed you a meal before. I'll make it up today."
The man didn't say anything. Wen Baozhu took it as his acquiescence, broke free from his embrace, and walked into the kitchen with a smile.
Fu Lian sat on the original sofa without moving, quietly watching her back.
In the semi - open kitchen, he could clearly see every one of her movements.
Not long ago, this scene had just happened.
The two scenes overlapped, and the gloom in Fu Lian's eyes gradually dissipated.
Now, the relationship between the two of them should have completely returned to the way it was before.
Finally.
He was very satisfied.