Love Me Harder, Mr. Fu - Chapter 107

Shi Lian is on her way when she gets a call from her best friend, Evelyn. She smiles and taps on the green icon. “Lord! You finally picked my call! I thought you have forgotten about me” Evelyn says dramatically. Shi Lian feels guilty for not picking up her call these weeks due to her schedule.

“Sorry, was stuck in a hectic schedule,” Shi Lian says, sighing. It’s almost past eight and she is on her way to her house. After the show gets over, she has received many encouraging messages from her relatives and mostly from other unknown addresses. According to PR department analysis, the show was watched by more than five million people.

“Yea, I know you will say this. I called you hundred times, and you ignored every single one!” Evelyn keeps on ranting. Shi Lian knows she won’t stop until she lets out everything. Shi Lian listens to her, keeping her phone at a distance because Evelyn’s voice is too loud.

After she is finishing her ranting, she takes in a deep breath, “That was that.” Shi Lian chuckles and her mood lightens more. “Anyway, I called you to congratulate you. Congratulation!” she yells and Shi Lian assumes the driver must have heard her as to how loud her voice is.

“So you watched the live broadcast huh”

“How can I not? God, Shi Lian I loved all the dresses! Fuck, why didn’t you showed it to me earlier?” Evelyn says, pouting a little.

“Maybe because I was afraid you would want me to make it for you and won’t pay for it?” she teases.

“Funny” Evelyn says sarcastically and Shi Lian bets she is rolling her eyes. “Man, the peacock feather dress was so dope! As soon as the collection comes on the market, I will be the first one to buy!” she says proudly. Shi Lian cannot help but laugh. She loves her and when it comes to making her mood good, she knows Evelyn is the best.

“The price is too high” Shi Lian taunts her.

“Excuse me. I am the only daughter of the Leng family. I live in wealth girl” Evelyn jokes and they both burst into a laugh. They continue talking more about the show and the dresses and it is almost been an hour. Shi Lian reaches the Mo mansion and she is surprised she is still on the phone with Eveyln.

“What are you doing at the moment?” Shi Lian asks.

“Nothing special. Why?”

“Wondering if I can invite you for a dinner?”

“Seriously? You are that free?” Evelyn mocks her, grinning.

Shi Lian rolls her eyes and steps out of the car. Taking her belongings, she walks to the house while talking to her. “Uh-huh. Would I have the honor to invite Miss Evelyn to have dinner at my house?” Shi Lian says in a formal tone but it only makes Evelyn laugh.

“Sounds good. I’ll be there shortly” she informs. Saying goodbyes, she hangs up the call and proceeds inside the house. The Mo mansion as always is shining with lights everywhere around the house. Be it on the exterior, the lamps near the garden areas, or the inside where golden light illuminates.

Her heels clank on the floor of the hall of her house. Her mother and father, both come out of the living room, or wherever they have been and their faces lit up seeing their daughter.

“Shi! My love! We are so proud of you!” her mother beams and reaches to hug her. Shi Lian gladly accepts her warm hug and embraces her.

Her father smiles at her and she can see his eyes glistening with tears. Pulling herself from her mother’s embrace, she walks to her father. Standing in front of him, she smiles at him and holds his both hands.

“You did it. You did it my daughter” he says, his voice thick with emotions and pride.

Shi Lian smiles and nods, “I did it, father. I did it,” she says, tears rolling down her cheeks. He smiles and wipes her tears. “You are a strong girl. I am proud of you, my daughter” he says. She smiles and hugs him.

“We watched the show. You did it. Everything was so beautiful” her mother says and rubs her hand on her shoulder. Shi Lian smiles and nods.

Nanny Zhang and all the servants are present thee as well. They all are smiling and clapping for her. Shi Lian looks at them and she cannot help but smile more widely.

“You must be hungry. I have prepared all the favorites for you” her mother says. Shi Lian smiles and nods. “I am famished,” Shi Lian says. “Oh, I called Evelyn and invite her to have dinner here. She will be here soon” Shi Lian informs.

“That’s lovely! The more the merrier!” Sha Sha beams. Shi Lian goes to her room to freshen up and change her clothes and in the meantime, Evelyn will be here as well. As she reaches her room, her phone beeps. It’s a message from Zichen. She already got numerous messages from him just after the show but then he keeps on sending her and she likes it.

Evelyn reaches Mo’s mansion. She wants to drive on her own and come here but her mother insisted on going with the driver. Waving at the driver, she heads inside. It’s been weeks since she last came here. Inhaling in, she smiles and walks further.

“Shi!” she calls, her eyes wandering around the front hall. Shi Lian comes running from upstairs and her face lights up seeing Evelynn. She hurries and reaching down, she hugs tightly. “God, I missed you!” Evelyn says hugging her back.

“Missed you too” Shi Lian replies. In the states, there never went a day, when they never hugged each other. They missed their time together and the way they got attached.

Sha Sha comes from the dining hall and welcomes Evelyn with warm hugs. “It’s very good to see you, dear” she smiles. Evelyn winks and says the same. “Alright, let’s all hurry to the dining room .”

The three of them go to the room where Zheng Yuan is already seated in his place and Nanny Zhang is busy bringing the dishes one by one. “Greetings to you, uncle,” Evelyn says, bowing a little with respect.

“Good to see you, dear,” he says. He gestures her nad Shi Lian to take their seats and Sha Sha takes her seat beside him as well. The maids start serving them the dishes. Everything looks delicious and exquisite and all of it is Shi Lian’s favorite.

“Wow, they look so good!” Evelyn compliments, inhaling the aroma of the dishes on her plate. From appetizers to desserts, everything is Shi Lian’s favorite, and Evelyn knows this.

They start eating in harmony. Evelyn is more than satisfied coming here and getting to eat such delicious food. In her home, she is bored eating the same food every day which the maids cook. Her mother is too busy to cook, hell, she rarely is seen in the house. That’s the reason Evelyn does not wants to take over her business. She doesn’t live a life like this. She thought of going back to the States in the next month because she didn’t come here in the first place to stay. For the reason she came, it’s done and she should head back to her usual life with which she is accustomed to.

After dinner, Shi Lian grabs Evelyn’s hand and takes her to the balcony on the east corner. The night air hits differently. It’s cool and serene and makes you peaceful just by staying here for few minutes. “So….when are you going back to States?” Shi Lian asks, facing front and taking in the fresh air.

“Probably next month” she answers and continues, “Do you have any plans of going back to the States?”

Shi Lian thinks for a moment. There’s no plan; she cannot go even if she wants to. She now needs to handle the company and she is now the Chairwoman. She cannot run from her responsibilities. She once thought that after the company is stable again, she will return back but now the situation is different. And she is happy here, really happy. “I can’t,” she says, turning to face her, “You are aware of what situation I am now in. I cannot go back.”

Evelyn nods understanding what she means. She has already known that she will not go back. The day when she told her that she is going to be the Chairperson, she knew that day, that she won’t be coming back. Her situation is different, she has no important reason to stay here and all her belongings are there in America. If her mother makes a scene, she will not hesitate this time. Her mother managed to trick her last time but she is clever now, she won’t fall again.

“How’s your Mr. Fu doing?” Evelyn teases. Shi Lian’s eyes widen and a wee bit of blush appears on her cheeks. She is still flustered by his name, how cute.

“He is doing fine” she tries answering flatly but fails. Evelyn thinks of teasing her more because why not?

“Did you serve him well?”

“Eve!” Shi Lian hisses and smacks lightly on her arm. Evelyn laughs, her head falling back. Shi Lian pouts and crossing her arms before her chest, she looks anywhere but at her.

“Alright, my bad” she is still laughing, “Here’s a real question. How far did you guys go”

She genuinely wants to know because after seeing Shi Lian experiencing heartbreak, she does not want to see her in that state again. Knowing what is going on, she does not want to ignore and risk anything.

“Shi Lian answers, “I…do not that myself. I mean right now we are good. I am happy with him and I like him as well. He likes me, I like him. I don’t want to overthink and ruin what we have.” Hearing her answer, Evelyn is confused about what to say. The way she knows Shi Lian, Shi Lian is never unsure. She might be sometimes but she is sure when it comes to her.

“Did the two of you have sex?” Evelyn questions.

Shi Lian blushes and turns to look in the front. “Yea, once,” she says, her voice audible but Evelyn hears it. “Don’t start with that, Eve” she warns her.

“Wasn’t going to” she raises both her hands as an innocent child. “Anyway, but be careful alright? I don’t want to see you again like that” she reminds her with sincerity.

Shi Lian knows what she is trying to say and she is glad that she has a friend like her. She nods and smiles at her.

“I swear if he hurts you in any way, I’ll kick his ass”

Shi Lian cannot hold her laughter. Evelynn will surely do because she can and she isn’t afraid of the consequences. “You better” Shi Lian joins, encouraging her more.