Lu Huaichen didn't hear clearly, "Uncle, what did you say..."
Sheng Congzhi quickly refused, "No need. I have to catch a flight early tomorrow. I need to get some rest."
She didn't want it regardless of winning or losing.
"Right," Lu Huaichen realized once he'd been reminded. "Zhizhi is flying out of town to film tomorrow. Uncle, how about next time?"
At this moment, Lu Jiangnian and Xia Zhixi came over.
"What are you talking about?"
Lu Huaichen blurted out quickly, "Big brother, uncle wants to compete with Zhizhi."
Lu Jiangnian clicked his tongue, "Fu Er, aren't you bullying people a bit too much?"
From the looks of it just now, Sheng Congzhi's archery was indeed not bad.
But this man was not ordinary, his talent in sports was extremely high, calling him a hexagonal warrior was not an overstatement.
He had lost to him in shooting last time, and now upon meeting, he was forced to call him "Dad"...
Xia Zhixi felt relieved at the same time.
The words Fu Yan had just said almost made her misinterpret…
Thankfully, she now understood that he was trying to seek revenge for Yuting.
Indeed.
Sheng Congzhi was only ever linked with the Fu Family through a marriage alliance, but Fu Yuting was his own niece.
Moreover, with his swordsmanship, he could utterly defeat Sheng Congzhi.
After pondering for a moment, Xia Zhixi spoke up, "Ah Yan, don't take it to heart with a girl."
Fu Yan chuckled, not taking the bait.
Xia Zhixi sighed, seemingly helpless, "Then could you please go easy on her, for civility's sake?"
Sheng Congzhi looked at this woman indifferently.
What a pot of top-quality Biluochun green tea! Did I ask you to speak for me? Do I know you?
Xia Zhixi glanced up, meeting her gaze.
Contempt, mockery, and a hint of animosity from who knows where...
Then, Sheng Congzhi spoke up, "I don't need him to hold back."
Xia Zhixi was slightly startled.
Fu Yan, however, curved a smile, "Willing to compete with me?"
Sheng Congzhi slipped the protective gear back on, "I'm in a rush. One arrow will decide the outcome."
"Fine by me," Fu Yan agreed readily, beckoning for the staff to come over.
Sheng Congzhi couldn't be bothered to look at him and picked up a bow and arrow directly, "I'll go first."
As soon as she finished speaking, as if with a trace of murderous intent, the arrow "whizzed" out.
Xia Zhixi: "…"
This girl...
Her temper is rather explosive?
Lu Huaichen had already started shouting, "10 points! Zhizhi has secured the win!"
"Not necessarily."
The one speaking was Lu Jiangnian, "I have confidence in Fu Er, want to bet?"
Lu Huaichen was excited, "Bet what?"
Lu Jiangnian said, "I'll take your large flat in the city center."
Lu Huaichen was not polite either, "Then I'll take your newly purchased Mercedes-Benz G-Class."
Lu Jiangnian, "Deal."
Sheng Congzhi: ???
Lu Jiangnian was still trying to involve others, "Zhixi, how about you?"
Xia Zhixi appeared to be in a difficult position, "I'd rather not gamble..."
"Really? Don't you trust Fu Er?"
"It's not that... Alright then, I'll bet on Ah Yan," Xia Zhixi thought for a moment, "The stake is…"
"If you lose, let Fu Er drive you home later."
A single sentence made Xia Zhixi's ears heat up, "Stop joking around, besides Ah Yan is quite busy..."
Ah Yan, Ah Yan... Ah Yan your head! Don't you know whose man he is according to the marriage certificate? And who calls him husband every night?
Sheng Congzhi snickered internally, but maintained her cool outwardly.
Equally composed was Fu Yan.
Waiting for the staff to bring equipment, he casually put on the thumb ring and then walked over to take up the bow and arrow.
The man was tall and long-legged, his posture while lifting the bow and drawing the arrow was proud and aloof, behind the lens, a pair of black eyes curved with a smile, his demeanor calm and nonchalant.
Once the arrow shot out rapidly.
A "beep" sounded.
It hit the bullseye!
Lu Huaichen was amazed, "It's also 10 points!"
Lu Jiangnian slapped his hands together in satisfaction, "Ah Chen, you've definitely lost."
"It seems one arrow won't decide the outcome after all." Fu Yan raised an eyebrow to signal, "Continue."
Sheng Congzhi pursed her red lips.
Fine then.
She quickly shot the second arrow.
Another precise 10 points!
Turning away her gaze, just by tilting her face, she saw Fu Yan watching her with a smile.
His gaze was fixed, handsome and carefree.
Sheng Congzhi's heart uncontrollably leaped, and she turned her gaze away, then raised her hand to brush her hair.
"Uncle, it's your turn."
Fu Yan retrieved his gaze, smiling lightly and nodding, "Alright."
With the release of his second arrow,
Sheng Congzhi's face went dark.
Another bullseye!
Still, no winner decided!
Is this guy doing this on purpose?
Beside them, Lu Jiangnian laughed heartily, "Ah Chen, it's not too late to admit defeat now."
Lu Huaichen scoffed, "I'm not going to lose."
Sheng Congzhi took a deep breath and picked up his bow to continue.
Of course, the third arrow also hit the bullseye.
And, as expected...
Fu Yan also hit the bullseye once again.
So it went—
Back and forth they went, each shot a perfect bullseye.
Sheng Congzhi: ...
Are you deliberately messing with me?
The fifth arrow.
She gave up and shot directly into the one-point zone.
Can I concede now?
Please let's put an end to this absurdity!
Who knew the next second?
"Damn!" Lu Jiangnian's mouth twitched, "Fu Er, did your hand cramp up?"
He actually shot a one-point as well?
"It was a mistake," Fu Yan smiled, "Continue."
Sheng Congzhi: !!!
Is there ever going to be an end to this?!
She put down her bow and arrow, "Forget it, I concede."
"Don't do that, Zhizhi, how can you concede?" Lu Huaichen was the first to disagree, "I've placed my bets."
Fu Yan also spoke in a fair and just tone, "We agreed to continue in the event of a tie, how can you give up so easily?"
Give up your grandpa!
Sheng Congzhi tilted her chin up, proud and aloof, "I'm tired, I want to go home to sleep."
Fu Yan chuckled lowly, "Then, one last round, regardless of the score, it ends."
Sheng Congzhi gritted her teeth.
Lu Huaichen was also eagerly inciting, "Zhizhi, go for it, I believe in you."
She exhaled and picked up the bow, striking a beautiful last bullseye.
Even in a tie, I'm not serving anymore!
Fu Yan gave a small laugh and followed up...
Then the staff announced the score, "9 points."
"9 points!" Lu Huaichen was ecstatic, "Second Uncle lost, Big Brother, that car's mine now!"
Lu Jiangnian swore as soon as he spoke, "Fu Er, you bastard, did you intentionally go easy? Did you deliberately let me lose a car?"
Fu Yan removed his finger guard, "Did I make you bet?"
"Damn it!" Lu Jiangnian wasn't just pained about the car, "I just don't believe you'd lose, explain to me properly, why did you score only 9 points..."
"Victory and defeat are common in military operations," Fu Yan maintained an irritating tone, "I'm going home."
"You're messing with me? You just got here and you're leaving?"
This club was open all night. Didn't he used to come here to play ball at midnight on a whim? And every time he had to risk his life to accompany him?
Fu Yan clicked his tongue, "It's getting late, I need to go home to accompany my wife."
Sheng Congzhi, who was taking off her gear, stiffened her fingers.
Xia Zhixi's expression changed as well.
"Didn't you say your wife wasn't home?" Lu Jiangnian had a 'keep lying, I'm listening' look.
Fu Yan's smile was wanton, "Isn't it a coincidence, my wife is about to come home, so I need to rush back to accompany her."
Sheng Congzhi again: ...
"Zhizhi," Lu Huaichen ran over, "Big Brother's new Mercedes G is brand new, it hasn't been driven yet, and you like this model, don't you? I'll give it to you."
Upon hearing this, Lu Jiangnian's face darkened.
A disgraceful prodigal!
Elbowing outwards?
Sheng Congzhi had taken off all her protective gear and spoke up, "I'm going home first."
"I'll take you."
And so the two of them left.
Lu Jiangnian still wanted to talk, but Fu Yan summoned the staff, "Charge everything to my account."
Then he also turned around, "Let's go."
"Damn dog thing, are you really leaving?" Lu Jiangnian was speechless, "Right, you lost the match. You were supposed to give Zhixi a..."
The man didn't look back.
And Xia Zhixi's heart sunk once again.
...
At the entrance of the club.
As soon as Sheng Congzhi got in the car, her phone rang.
Mr. Gou: [I lost, tonight I am at your disposal.]
Sheng Congzhi typed out immediately: [Don't come home tonight.]
Mr. Gou: ???