After returning home, He Ling wanted Song Yu to sleep with her, but Fu Yuan and Fu Yuqian teamed up to stop her. Fu Yuan’s gaze toward Song Yu was as if he were looking at a love rival.
Song Yu, who always pampered his fans, was forced to refuse the request of his number one fan. Helpless, he clung to Fu Yuqian, refusing to be pried away.
Unable to hug Song Yu, He Ling had no choice but to dejectedly go rest with Fu Yuan. Song Yu let out a long sigh of relief, though guilt filled his heart.
Still, being sincerely accepted by the Fu family felt great. Song Yu felt confident about the future—they were sure to be very happy together.
He Ling slept soundly until four in the afternoon, fully recharged. She immediately picked up her iPad to start “battling”—since Song Yu had been in a coma and absent for a while, his ranking had dropped significantly. He used to hold a steady first place, but now Fu Yuqian was in the lead, while Song Yu had fallen to fourth. The second place was occupied by the male lead of a currently popular idol drama, whose fanbase had surged since the show aired. New fans were always enthusiastic about ranking battles. The third place belonged to an actor who had starred in a hit drama and had since received a continuous stream of projects, keeping his original rank.
Skillfully completing the routine of retweeting, commenting, and liking posts with hashtags, He Ling moved with practiced ease. Song Yu was surprised to discover that He Ling was actually a level-4 super fan of his.
Not only that, but He Ling was also a major fan leader. Her Weibo name was “He Ling Yang Yang,” and she had over a hundred thousand followers—mostly drawn in through giveaways. Every time Song Yu endorsed a product or appeared on a magazine cover, she would spend generously on giveaways to spread the word, all to boost his popularity.
His mother-in-law was truly his biggest fan! Song Yu was so touched that he wanted to hug her—but Fu Yuan, sitting nearby, was eyeing him like a hawk.
Once he woke up as a human, he would definitely follow He Ling back on social media. To repay her love and support, Song Yu took the initiative to bring her a cat toy and placed it in her hand.
He Ling was delighted. “Yiyi wants to play with me? You’re too sweet, just like my husband!”
Then, she played happily with Song Yu, just like a child. When they got tired, they lay side by side on the carpet. Suddenly, He Ling hugged Song Yu and planted a kiss on his little head. “I love you so much! I have to take you home with me!”
Song Yu immediately felt two icy-cold gazes drilling into him.
Panicked, he quickly scrambled away.
—
Dinner was to be made at home, of course. He Ling chose the dishes she wanted, and Fu Yuan and Fu Yuqian went into the kitchen to cook. Meanwhile, He Ling lounged on the sofa watching dramas, while Song Yu sprawled out beside her like a little overlord, feeling like his status in the household had skyrocketed.
As He Ling ate the fruit cut by Fu Yuan, she occasionally fed a piece to Song Yu. Holding the slice in his tiny paws, Song Yu took small bites, feeling utterly sweet inside.
Despite his busy work schedule, Fu Yuan always personally cooked for He Ling whenever he had the time. He also made sure to teach their children how to cook so that He Ling wouldn’t go hungry when he was busy. Fu Yuqian, for instance, had inherited his culinary skills from Fu Yuan. Tonight, Fu Yuan prepared He Ling’s meal, while Fu Yuqian was responsible for cooking for Song Yu and his older brother, Ying Qi.
That’s right—the Fu parents had returned to China, so naturally, Fu Yuting couldn’t keep crashing at Ying Qi’s place. Just as Ying Qi was relieved and about to celebrate his newfound freedom, he received an enthusiastic phone call from Auntie He Ling, warmly inviting him over for dinner. With no choice, he hurried home from work, changed clothes, and drove over.
Fu Yuting also finished work early, arriving almost at the same time as Ying Qi.
Thankfully, the dining table at Fu Yuqian’s place was large enough—otherwise, when Qin Erge returned tomorrow, there wouldn’t be enough space for everyone to eat together. He Ling sat with Fu Yuan on one side and Song Yu on the other, enjoying her meal in high spirits and eating more than usual.
Fu Yuan took care of He Ling, while Fu Yuting attended to Ying Qi. The pairs were all cozy and affectionate, making Fu Yuqian—who was left taking care of a cat—look particularly pitiful.
Ying Qi, still holding a grudge over being called “sister-in-law” in the car earlier, teasingly poked at Fu Yuqian’s sore spot. “Xiao Fu, look at you, all alone with only a cat for company. If only Song Yu would wake up and accept your pursuit! But if you ask me, I think winning him over won’t be easy.”
Song Yu glanced at Ying Qi, then lowered his head and continued eating without commenting.
Fu Yuqian chuckled softly, his voice tinged with amusement. “Oh? Then, do you want to make another bet with me?”
Ying Qi instinctively became alert. No way—he couldn’t fall for it! He had suffered countless losses at Fu Yuqian’s hands since childhood. This guy was a purebred old fox!
But since he was the one who started it, he couldn’t back down. However, he also didn’t dare to gamble, so he could only glance at Fu Yuting for help.
Under the table, Fu Yuting’s hand lightly rested on Ying Qi’s leg, his fingers tapping gently. Ying Qi’s cheeks turned slightly red, but he still clenched his teeth and responded with his eyes: If you help me mess with Fu Yuqian this time, I’ll let you do whatever you want!
“I’ll bet with you, Third Brother,” Fu Yuting spoke up, backing Ying Qi. “I bet you won’t be able to win over Song Yu so easily.”
Fu Yuqian, full of confidence, smiled calmly. “And what’s the wager, Big Brother?”
“If you lose, you must agree to one request from Ying Qi—any request, no exceptions. If you win, you can make one request of me,” Fu Yuting stated.
Fu Yuqian nodded. “Fine, I’ll agree to the same terms.”
He Ling put down her chopsticks and clapped. “Then honey and I will be the bookmakers! No cheating from either of you!”
“Of course.”
Fu Yuting and Fu Yuqian exchanged glances, both filled with confidence.
Song Yu really wanted to prop his chin up and think about whose side he should take. Maybe he should just join He Ling and become a bookmaker too! Hehe.
—
During dinner, Fu Yuting opened a bottle of Fu Yuqian’s treasured wine and coaxed Ying Qi into drinking two glasses. Naturally, Ying Qi couldn’t drive back and had to stay the night at Fu Yuqian’s place. Fu Yuting claimed there were no extra rooms at home, but Fu Yuqian immediately exposed him. “There’s a spare room—it’s already cleaned up and ready.”
Ying Qi shot Fu Yuqian a reproachful glare.
Song Yu nearly choked on laughter—Fu Yuqian actually miscalculated for once!
Unwilling to watch this overly affectionate new couple any longer, Fu Yuqian simply picked up Song Yu and carried him back to their room.
After cleaning Song Yu up and brushing his teeth, he placed him beside himself and went back to reading his script. Song Yu obediently stayed next to him, watching as well. This drama had quite a few cat scenes—about a third of the entire series. Filming would take at least half a month, and Song Yu couldn’t act too obedient, or it would raise suspicion.
After memorizing a few more scenes, Fu Yuqian gave Song Yu a relaxing pre-sleep massage and asked, “Yiyi, do you think I can win Xiao Yu over quickly? If I lose the bet, Ying Qi might ask for something impossible.”
Song Yu sprawled out into a flat cat pancake and let out a soft “meow.” That depends on how you perform.
“You have to help me, Yiyi.” Fu Yuqian kissed him. His little kitty—he couldn’t wait to make him his.
—
Meanwhile, back in their room, as soon as the door shut, Ying Qi anxiously asked Fu Yuting, “Brother Fu, why did you bet against him? Did you see how confident he was? What if we lose?!”
“We won’t lose,” Fu Yuting said as he pulled Ying Qi toward the bathroom, explaining patiently. “Yu Qian is shrewd and strategic—he never makes a move he’s unsure of. From the moment Song Yu had his accident until now, in just a month, he’s managed to completely turn the situation around. That shows his capability and cunning. But when it comes to love, what’s most important is sincerity, not strategy. Song Yu is pure and straightforward, especially when it comes to relationships. If he finds out about everything Yu Qian has done, he’ll definitely have doubts in his heart. Maybe he’ll even see something else that makes him realize Yu Qian’s true nature. That’s why I’m certain—Yu Qian will lose this bet.
“But this will also be a learning experience for him. Since he’s never been in love before, once he realizes his shortcomings, he’ll adjust quickly. And, since his feelings for Song Yu are genuine, he will win him over in the end.”
Hearing this, Ying Qi was completely convinced. “That makes so much sense!” Fu Yuqian was like a born fox—cunning to the core, never acting unless he saw results. He just had to wait for the day Fu Yuqian tripped up.
And when that day came, he’d make sure to find the perfect way to humiliate him—revenge for all the years of oppression!
Ying Qi also found himself in even greater admiration of Fu Yuting. Making Fu Yuqian lose a bet? That was beyond impressive.
But then—
“Wait, when did you take off my clothes?!” Ying Qi suddenly exclaimed in horror, instinctively trying to run. But Fu Yuting easily scooped him back into his arms, his warm breath brushing against Ying Qi’s ear. “You promised. I helped you with the bet, so you’re mine to handle now. Let’s take a bath together.”
With that, Fu Yuting tilted Ying Qi’s chin up and kissed him.
Trapped in his embrace, Ying Qi had no way to escape. At that moment, he suddenly realized—
The men of the Fu family were all the same breed of fox!
—
The next morning, Song Yu woke up feeling refreshed. He meowed happily and went to find He Ling. Today, he wanted to take her to see Fu Yuqian’s greenhouse, which was filled with blooming roses.
The moment He Ling heard Song Yu’s voice, she immediately pushed Fu Yuan away, got dressed, and sprang to her feet—just as eagerly as when she was chasing after Song Yu’s social media updates. The two successfully met up and started heading outside, with a grumpy-faced Fu Yuan trailing behind them.
The moment they stepped into the greenhouse and saw the colorful roses, He Ling’s eyes softened. “Xiao Yu loves roses the most.”
“Meow!” That’s right! Roses are so pretty. Song Yu leaped onto a chair and sprawled out, happily admiring the flowers.
Besides roses, the greenhouse also had a few other kinds of flowers. Since He Ling had studied floral arrangement, she picked up a pair of scissors and started selecting roses to arrange into a bouquet. Song Yu, perched up high, acted as the director—That one looks good. And that one, too! Strangely enough, He Ling seemed to understand him perfectly, always picking the exact roses he wanted.
After breakfast, He Ling continued arranging flowers with Song Yu, while Fu Yuan and Fu Yuting went out.
In recent years, China’s economy had been booming. The Fu family had emigrated over a hundred years ago, but they had always kept a deep connection to their homeland. Before returning, Fu Yuan had discussed with He Ling the idea of relocating their family business back to China, especially since their sons would likely settle here in the future.
Though He Ling was of mixed Chinese and European descent, she spoke fluent Mandarin and deeply admired Chinese culture. And, most importantly—this was where Song Yu was.
So she had agreed without hesitation, even expressing her wish to live with Song Yu.
That statement nearly made Fu Yuan regret his decision.
Fu Yuan was attending a symposium today to meet with others.
Meanwhile, Fu Yuqian sat nearby reading a book, occasionally glancing up at them, finding the scene peaceful and warm.
Qin Yuqiu and Lin Lang arrived in the afternoon. Fu Yuqian had arranged for a driver to pick them up from the airport, and afterward, he gave the driver an early holiday break until after the New Year, along with a red envelope. The driver, who had been with him for three years and was steady and reliable, thanked him for the early New Year’s blessing and left.
He Ling immediately hugged Song Yu and went to welcome her most handsome second son. The moment the door opened, Song Yu was stunned by Qin Yuqiu’s appearance. My god, how could someone be this beautiful?
With a tall figure, flawless fair skin, and exquisite features that seemed painted with thick, bold strokes, his presence made everyone else seem dull by comparison. He perfectly embodied the classical verse:
“The noble gentleman, refined and polished, carved and honed to perfection.”
However, He Ling still believed that compared to her husband Song Yu, Qin Yuqiu was a little inferior.
“Mom, Third Brother, Lang Lang and I are back,” Qin Yuqiu greeted with a smile.
That smile struck Song Yu again—so good-looking!
Song Yu thought, If Qin Yuqiu ever entered the entertainment industry, Fu Yuqian and I would have to step aside. With just his face, he could become an A-list star overnight.
In fact, Qin Yuqiu’s students already suffered from this dilemma. Every time they attended his classes, they were both delighted and tormented. Qin Professor’s beauty transcended gender, making it impossible for them to focus. However, he had made it clear—fail his course, and you have to retake it for another year. And his classes were notoriously difficult! So, his students could only endure the beauty-induced suffering while desperately taking notes.
There were even students from other departments who tried to audit his lectures. But Qin Yuqiu had an excellent memory and would deliberately call on the outsiders, posing difficult questions. If they couldn’t answer, he would mercilessly throw them out. Over time, everyone knew that Qin Yuqiu was a “tyrant flower” that couldn’t even be admired from afar.
As for taking pictures of him and uploading them online—don’t even think about it.
Qin Yuqiu and Lin Lang had programmed a security system that instantly infected any device attempting to upload or download their photos with a virus. The pictures would be deleted immediately, and in their place, the screen would display a test crafted by Qin Yuqiu and Lin Lang themselves—one with completely original problems that couldn’t be found anywhere on the internet. If you couldn’t solve them, you couldn’t unlock your phone or computer.
This method drove many students insane.
After that, no one dared to upload Qin Yuqiu’s photos again.
The problem wasn’t just having a beautiful professor—the real nightmare was when your professor was also a top-tier hacker.
To make matters worse, Qin Yuqiu was proficient in Muay Thai and Taekwondo. After marrying Lin Lang, he even learned Chinese martial arts, making it nearly impossible for anyone to get close to him. Plus, he always had bodyguards.
Lin Lang, standing beside Qin Yuqiu, had a fresh and elegant appearance. Though not as striking as Qin Yuqiu, his confident demeanor and scholarly grace made him just as charming.
When Song Yu looked at him, Qin Yuqiu immediately sensed his gaze. But after looking back and noticing the purity in Song Yu’s eyes—just pure admiration—he didn’t find it bothersome.
This made Fu Yuqian breathe a sigh of relief. Thank goodness this little kitty has strong self-control. Otherwise, if my second brother stole him after I had just managed to “bend” him, what would I do?
Lin Lang also greeted them with a smile. “Mom, Uncle, long time no see.”
“Lang Lang, come see the flower arrangement I made—it’s a beautiful bouquet of roses.” He Ling pulled Lin Lang over, still holding Song Yu in one arm. Then she whispered, “Lang Lang, can you design a little program for me? My husband’s ranking is always low. Can you make an automatic ranking booster for me?”
Lin Lang, knowing that his mother-in-law was a die-hard fan of Song Yu, replied, “That wouldn’t be too hard, but Mom, Song Yu is still in a coma. If his data suddenly skyrockets, it might not look good for him.”
“You’re right,” He Ling sighed, giving up on the idea.
Song Yu rubbed against her arm. No need to worry. Once I wake up, I’ll make sure to work hard and promote myself properly.
Behind them, Fu Yuqian was helping with the luggage. Qin Yuqiu lowered his voice and asked, “Has the issue with Song Yu been resolved?”
Not wanting Song Yu to overhear, Fu Yuqian gestured to hold off on the conversation. Qin Yuqiu didn’t understand why, but trusting his brother’s judgment, he didn’t press further.
That evening, the dinner table was much livelier. The Fu family didn’t have strict dining rules, so the atmosphere was warm and festive as they discussed their plans for celebrating the New Year and divided up tasks.
Suddenly, Fu Yuqian turned to Ying Qi and asked, “Ying Qi, can we bring Xiao Yu home tomorrow?”
Song Yu was momentarily stunned and tilted his head to look at Fu Yuqian.
Ying Qi thought for a moment before answering, “Yes, he can be discharged now, but he’ll need professional caregivers to massage his muscles and prevent atrophy. But for New Year’s, there’s no problem at all.”
“That’s good. Then please help arrange it tomorrow—I’ll bring Xiao Yu and Aunt Song home for the celebration.” Fu Yuqian reached out to rub Song Yu’s little head. “I don’t want to leave him alone in the hospital.”
Song Yu nuzzled against Fu Yuqian’s palm, his heart warming.
He Ling added, “As expected, the third child is the smartest. I had planned to go to the hospital and keep Song Yu company, but I didn’t even think about bringing him home instead.”
Fu Yuan: “…” Feeling anxious again.
After dinner, Song Yu stayed close to Fu Yuqian, no longer playing with He Ling. He kept weaving around Fu Yuqian’s legs, meowing happily. To He Ling, it sounded like he was singing—and it was one of Song Yu’s own songs.
On New Year’s Eve, as promised, Ying Qi arranged for an inconspicuous car to transport Song Yu and his mother back to the villa. No one noticed, and Fu Yuqian didn’t appear in public, leaving the entertainment reporters waiting in vain, freezing outside in the cold air.
They had expected to catch a big scoop.
Meanwhile, fans of Fu Yuqian and Song Yu, as well as their shippers, were eagerly waiting for another sweet interaction. When no news surfaced, they flooded the entertainment reporters’ Weibo accounts with negative reviews, calling them useless.
The reporters wanted to cry. They were just as frustrated!
Fortunately, Fu Yuqian soon posted a picture on Weibo. In the photo, a heart-shaped arrangement of red roses surrounded Song Yu, who stood inside it, winking at the camera.
Absolutely adorable.
Fans immediately started “virtual cat cuddling” and were overjoyed.
However, in the afternoon, negative comments suddenly appeared. Critics accused Fu Yuqian of exploiting Song Yu, constantly using him for publicity. Their argument? “It’s New Year’s Eve—why isn’t Fu Yuqian at the hospital? And he must know Song Yu loves roses, yet he deliberately arranged them into a heart shape. If this isn’t exploitation, what is?”
At first, the backlash started on a small scale, but soon, traces of paid trolls (water army) became evident.
The Qianqian Girls never expected to have to fight even during the New Year, but they immediately rolled up their sleeves and jumped into battle. While complaining about how their beloved idol never let them have a moment of peace, they also vowed to demand more fan benefits in the future. Yu fans didn’t even need to be told—they jumped in to help their sisters without hesitation. What if Fu Yuqian got upset because of the haters and stopped taking care of Song Yu? What if he stopped posting pictures of Yiyi for them to “cat-simp” over? They absolutely couldn’t let Brother Fu Yuqian be disheartened!
The fanbases of both stars were enormous, and the paid trolls were completely overwhelmed. They were utterly defeated, fleeing in all directions.
But the matter wasn’t over yet. Yin Lang soon logged on and posted on Weibo:
“Can you all take a break during the New Year? @yxh, check your email—I’ve sent you a lawyer’s letter. See you in court after the holidays. And as for the mastermind behind the water army, Huacan Entertainment will be giving you a personal call soon. When will you ever learn?”
This yxh was the same gossip account that had previously tried to extort money after catching Fu Yuqian visiting Song Yu on New Year’s Day. When the blackmail failed and instead boosted Fu Yuqian’s public image, yxh was left empty-handed and unwilling to let it go, so now he seized this opportunity to smear him.
It’s actually quite easy to incite online outrage. If someone consistently does good deeds and then suddenly stops, that alone becomes a reason for attack. Moreover, Fu Yuqian had been at the top of the industry for three years, blocking many others’ paths. Many had been watching closely, just waiting for an opportunity to strike. That’s why the water army eventually joined in.
But they underestimated the Yu fans. They underestimated their kindness, their sense of justice, and their intelligence. This attempt at manipulation? Almost no Yu fans fell for it. And within just half an hour, all the trolls were exposed one by one.
True to their word, Huacan Entertainment’s calls came through, laying out all the evidence and forcing the culprits to apologize and compensate for damages. If they refused, the exposure of their actions would cause their affiliated celebrities to suffer a severe drop in popularity.
Qin Yuqiu casually cracked his knuckles and said, “Piece of cake.”
His effortless confidence made Song Yu’s eyes sparkle like stars once again.
Qin Yuqiu was starting to understand why people liked keeping cats—because they were just too cute! Unable to resist, he bent down, wanting to pick Song Yu up for some cuddling.
Song Yu happily accepted, but before Qin Yuqiu could get his hands on him, Fu Yuqian quickly scooped him up, refusing to let his second brother touch him.
You may think this is just a cat, but in reality, he’s your future sister-in-law.
Author’s Note:
Was the length satisfying, hmm? You little troublemakers~
Special thanks to our little angels:
Rocket launcher: Mo Mo (1)
Grenade: Wu Xing Que Qian Hao Duo Nian (1)
Landmine: Shen Wei (1)
Nutrient Solution: Wu Xing Que Qian Hao Duo Nian (10 bottles)
Love you all! 💕
