C37 Mr Fu Wanted to Marry Mommy

The vibration of the phone was like a heavenly melody, lifting the oppressive atmosphere of the room.

Fu Jingchuan stood up and went to the living room to answer the call.

Soong Ruanruan closed her eyes, quelling the panic that threatened to overwhelm her. When she opened them again, clarity had returned.

He had no evidence, which was why he kept probing. She couldn't afford to lose her composure. She just couldn't!

An An's round eyes scanned the adults before she whispered to the little boy beside her, "Brother, why did Uncle ask about Mommy getting married?"

Fu Sui bit his lip, at a loss for words, and shook his head.

He could solve math problems, but the complicated nature of adult interactions was beyond him.

The little girl was astonished that there was a question even her brother couldn't answer!

After pondering for a while, her delicate brows knitting in concentration, she suddenly had an epiphany: Could Mr. Fu want to marry Mommy?

Oblivious to the children's musings, Soong Ruanruan saw Fu Jingchuan return and simply told her son, "Come here."

Her words implied that it was time for him to leave with her.

"Brother hasn't even had a few bites yet..." An An muttered, her face the picture of reluctance.

Fu Sui remained seated, his reluctance plain to see.

"Mr. Fu, please go ahead with your business. Once Dear Sui has finished his meal, I'll bring him back. It won't be late," Soong Ruanruan said, her earlier anxiety gone as she met the man's gaze.

After observing the children's demeanor, Fu Jingchuan set a time, "Before 8 o'clock," and then he drove off.

With his departure, the tension at the dining table dissipated.

Post-dinner, Ji Yu captivated the children with a variety of stories, while Soong Ruanruan taught them nursery rhymes. The joyful mood lasted until the evening shadows fell.

The following day, Central Hospital's online platform was swamped with an even greater number of messages than before.

As Soong Ruanruan entered the hospital, she sensed a change in the atmosphere; many family members looked at her with clear disapproval.

She had always prided herself on never betraying a patient's trust, so why...

"Dr. Soong, you've finally arrived. Please, take a look at today's news report!" The nurse at the reception desk ushered her to the computer, pointing to the barrage of insults on the webpage.

The video playing was the psychological treatment guide that had been recorded yesterday, but the content had been completely twisted!

"She's become playmates with Young Master Fu; could her influence be part of the treatment's success?"

"...Could you cut this segment out, please?"

"We've heard so much, yet we haven't seen Dr. Soong with any patients."

"Due to patient confidentiality, I'm afraid we'll have to conclude today's exclusive interview."

...

Having watched the entire video, Soong Ruanruan finally understood the reason behind the slew of negative comments online.

She had been edited to look like someone who couldn't answer questions, who was cold and evasive, and her daughter had been unfairly implicated. Not a single mention of Soong Feifei's arrogance and rudeness had made it to the broadcast!

"First, get in touch with Stars Entertainment. I'll head over to the director's office," Soong Ruanruan instructed calmly and methodically.

Meanwhile, at the Stars Entertainment headquarters, Soong Feifei was looking at the online reactions with a satisfied smirk.

Anyone who crossed her was on a path to ruin!

She had paid off the crew that day. If they were to reveal anything, it would only be if Soong Ling paid them enough.

But that plain woman was clearly penniless; how could she ever outdo her?

"Miss Soong, the... the money still hasn't been transferred to the card," the assistant entered, quivering with apprehension.

"What? It hasn't arrived yet?!" Soong Feifei exploded in anger, grabbing a mug and hurling it at the assistant. "Get out!"

The morning passed, and Soong Ruanruan was busy until Fu Sui's arrival.

"Dear Sui, what brings you here so early?"

Fu Sui blinked his dark eyes, "A follow-up check."

"Sweetie, once a week is enough for follow-ups; you don't need to come so often." Soong Ruanruan lifted him into a chair and settled him down, then glanced towards the door.

Fortunately, Fu Jingchuan hadn't shown up.

Fu Sui felt too shy to admit that he just wanted to see her more often.

"Just a little longer, Dear Sui. Auntie will finish up here, and then we'll go out to eat," Soong Ruanruan said, busily clicking away with her mouse.

Soong Feifei certainly had some tricks up her sleeve. She tried reaching out to the filming crew, only to be met with unanswered calls or disconnected numbers.

Over at Stars Entertainment, they claimed the crew had all resigned. Regarding the editing mess, the company pleaded ignorance, and the person in charge of the handover assured there were no errors.

The priority was to locate the complete recording. After all, only those individuals had been present the previous day, and the surveillance had been inconveniently down for maintenance, complicating the clarification process.

As the misleadingly edited video played once more, Fu Sui leaned in closer.

Was this what was troubling Auntie?

"Let's go have dinner, Dear Sui," Soong Ruanruan decided, not wanting her son to be affected by these issues. She prepared to shut down the computer.

But Fu Sui, fixated on the screen, suddenly spoke up: "Time."

Soong Ruanruan paused, following her nephew's gaze to scrutinize the video. It took her a moment, but she eventually grasped his point.

No matter how convincing the edited footage appeared, the timing couldn't possibly line up. By restoring the deliberately obscured timestamps on each clip, the truth would reveal itself.

"Dear Sui, you're so clever! Auntie didn't even think of that!" Soong Ruanruan lavished praise on her son without reservation.

The little guy's ears tinged red as he modestly pursed his lips. He had received endless compliments throughout his life, but only those from An An and Auntie truly delighted him.

Having determined her next move, Soong Ruanruan picked up her phone and scrolled through her contacts, looking for a tech-savvy friend to assist.

Meanwhile, Fu Sui moved closer to the computer, took hold of the mouse, and began navigating the screen with a focused gaze. Soong Ruanruan watched, momentarily taken aback by her son's adeptness with unfamiliar software, and quietly let him take the lead.

In under ten minutes, Fu Sui lifted his delicate face and simply announced, "Done."

Soong Ruanruan glanced at the computer screen and was astonished to see that every second of the doctored video was now clearly visible in one corner, with the original footage restored, showing no trace of editing!

She was more than just a little surprised.

Her four-year-old son had managed to tackle a problem that typically required a professional's touch!

"Dear Sui, you're truly incredible. You've helped Auntie with a huge issue!" Soong Ruanruan couldn't resist scooping him up and, without thinking, twirled around, just as she used to do when playing with An An.

A sparkle of joy danced in Fu Sui's eyes.

The embrace of a mother... must be this warm and loving, right?

...

Half an hour later, Soong Ruanruan uploaded the authentic video online, and Central Hospital cooperated by issuing a statement to clarify and pursue the matter.

The internet was immediately abuzz.

Those who had previously hurled insults and accusations at Soong Ruanruan on her social media page swiftly deleted their comments.

Karma was indeed swift.

By the afternoon, Soong Feifei's personal blog and the Stars Entertainment official account were swamped with questions and discontent from netizens.

Inside the company, Soong Feifei was desperately trying to save face.

"So the timing was off. But Soong Ruanruan's bad attitude is a fact!"

In the office, the creative team was so frustrated they were getting headaches. "Stop causing more trouble! Hasn't the company cleaned up enough of your messes? If it weren't for the sake of your father..."

They bit back the rest of their words. They had a certain rapport with Soong's father, and since he was a shareholder, they couldn't be too harsh. But if things continued this way, Soong Feifei would surely run the entertainment company into the ground!

"I just can't stand it, that's all! Why should that ugly woman get anything?"

The creative team slammed their hand on the desk, "What exactly did Soong Ling do to you?"

Soong Feifei fell silent.

What else could it be? It was pure jealousy!

When she saw that even the unattractive woman had access to the same private room as Fu Jingchuan, her anger flared up uncontrollably.

She reflected on her own attempts to secure a date with men under the guise of business collaboration, only to be rebuffed at every turn. Yet, this doctor who seemed to appear out of thin air was able to get close to him with such ease!