Chapter 14: Danai Cake
Yu Yuan is going through a difficult time, and Fu Juan is the catalyst for the development of his career to its current stage. Only by getting rid of her constraints can he usher in a new dawn.

Being in adversity is the real test for people. Yu Huaixi intuitively feels that Yu Yuan is not an ordinary person, and Fu Juan can do nothing to him.

Even though she didn't care about her father that much, she still had to do what she had to do. She opened the WeChat interface and edited a message.

"Dad, the difficulties are only temporary. I hope you can stay confident. Mom and I will help you get through this difficult time!"

Regardless of how Yu Yuan felt after seeing the news, Huai Xi did not plan to tell her mother about this. They were not tied together emotionally and it was all up to her to keep them together. Fu Juan, an outsider, was involved in this matter, so it was completely unnecessary for her mother to interfere.

However, although Huai Xi thought everything through, someone did not do as she wished and had to bring humiliation upon herself.

The next day, He Hui went to the company and took the report form to find Han Shuo. It was not that he didn't want to find Yu Yuan, but Yu Yuan's schedule was very full and he was not in the company at all.

The stubble on Han Shuo's face had been trimmed, and his messy hair that he had when he was on the crew was cut into a crew cut. He looked quite decent in a suit. At this moment, he was sitting at his desk, smoking while talking on the phone.

He Hui was standing at the door of the office. The smell of smoke wafting out kept stimulating his senses. He immediately covered his nose and frowned.

Han Shuo looked up and saw him, waved to him to come in and sit down, then put out his cigarette and threw it into the ashtray.

He Hui sat opposite him and put the report on the table. Han Shuo hung up the phone and picked up the report. He asked casually, "Is there a lot of things going on with the boss lady?"

He Hui smiled awkwardly, "It's either too much or too complicated. Someone has to keep an eye on the decoration, and we also have to handle the transfer procedures for the young lady. It's not a big deal, but someone has to do it."

Han Shuo stared at the report form in a daze. He had not taken Chen Ruogu and her daughter seriously before. Yu Yuan never mentioned them much. In addition, the illusion created by Fu Juan made him think that Yu Yuan would divorce sooner or later.

However, as things have developed to this point, the more he understands Yu Yuan, the more he can feel how important Chen Ruogu is.

Although he has not been home recently, he is always paying attention to what is happening at home. His money is transferred to Chen Ruogu's bank card, and the big villa he bought is directly under his daughter's name. It is absolutely true that where the money is, the heart is there.

Besides, as for his attitude towards Fu Juan, they had no hidden relationship, either openly or privately. Even when Fu Juan used work to harass him, he never paid any attention.

Fu Juan thought that Yu Yuan would automatically become tired of Chen Ruogu after being married for a long time, so she didn't bother to use any means to force them to divorce.

Han Shuo originally thought so too. Who could have expected that Yu Yuan didn't show off his affection or make an official announcement because he was protecting his wife and daughter.

Now that his acting skills have reached their peak, several movies he directed and starred in have been box office hits and successfully made him into the capital market, but Fu Juan is still stuck where she is and cannot shake him at all.

Han Shuo had already cleared the fog before his eyes and naturally knew what to do. It was imperative to make friends with Chen Ruogu and her daughter, but now he couldn't leave, so he could only take the long view.

He looked at He Hui and smiled meaningfully, then said, "You are quite capable, what do you think of the boss lady?"

He Hui was frightened by his look. He moved uncomfortably and said with an awkward smile, "Boss Han, the boss lady has a gentle personality and superb medical skills. How could she not be good?"

Han Shuo was stunned when he heard this, and said in surprise: "The boss lady has superb medical skills? How is this possible? Isn't she just a full-time housewife?"

He Hui looked at him with dissatisfaction. How much less attention must one pay to the lady boss to say such a thing? He sneered:

"The boss lady's father is a famous local Chinese medicine doctor. She has been learning Chinese medicine since she was a child. She also studied Chinese medicine in college. Haven't you heard of it?"

Han Shuo scratched his chin uncomfortably, and said with a guilty conscience: "I usually accompany Brother Yuan to run announcements. It's normal that I don't know about the boss's wife, as she has never been to the company. I will understand after more contact with her."

He Hui curled his lips secretly. There were some things he saw through but didn't say out loud. There were many people in this company who didn't take the boss's wife seriously. One day they would regret it.

"If you don't have any questions, Mr. Han, please sign for me. It will take me half a day to drive to Wanling. It will be a waste of time if I go too late."

Han Shuo licked his face and said, "Signing is no problem. You should talk to the boss lady about me more often. I promoted you. You can't just stand by and watch the boss lady have a problem with me."

He Hui pulled the corner of his mouth with a forced smile. A higher-ranking official can crush a person. Han Shuo's attitude made him more determined to cling to the boss lady.

But he still flattered her: "Don't worry, Mr. Han, the boss lady is not a petty person. She is very kind to people and will not have any opinion on you."

Han Shuo didn't expect He Hui to really help him improve his favorability. This was something he had to do himself. He took the pen and signed his name readily.

"You hand in the order to the Human Resources Department, and all the necessary expenses will be paid from the company account. Everything will be done according to the boss lady's wishes."

He Hui picked up the list and smiled innocently: "Brother Yuan said that family matters will be handled through his private account and don't need to be mixed with the company's. I will talk to the accountant myself."

Han Shuo smiled and said, "Okay, let's do as Brother Yuan says."

Yu Yuan kept his wife and daughter under his wings and protected them closely, never letting them suffer any criticism. He really thought of everything carefully. Why didn't he realize it before?

He Hui didn't care about the meaning behind Han Shuo's complicated expression. He just took care of his own business. After handing the list to the human resources manager, he immediately felt refreshed.

He put his hands in his pockets and walked leisurely towards the underground parking garage. As soon as he arrived at his parking area, he saw Fu Juan with her arms folded across her chest, a unfriendly look on her face, staring at him with cold eyes.

He Hui's heart skipped a beat. He quickly stepped forward, pulled the corners of his mouth stiffly, and said flatteringly:

"Sister Juan, why are you here? Are you going somewhere and need my drive? I'll take you there right away."

He immediately opened the car door and invited Fu Juan to get in. Fu Juan looked ordinary and inconspicuous among the crowd, but her aura was strong and unique, as if she was the center of everything, so strong that it was irresistible.

She glanced at He Hui coldly and said bluntly: "Go find Chen Ruogu and her daughter, and take me with you."

Fu Juan was not discussing with him, but giving orders directly. Her tone was so firm that no one could refuse.

However, He Hui was not stupid. He knew that he was the boss lady's man, so he had to take sides regardless of whether he wanted to or not. Since he couldn't deny himself, he simply gave up.

He endured the huge pressure and said: "Sister Juan, the boss lady likes quietness and doesn't like dealing with people she doesn't know. I'm afraid it's not appropriate for you to meet her." Fu Juan's face was filled with uncontrollable anger. She said in a cold tone:
"He Hui, you'd better figure out who you are talking to. With my power, it's as easy as crushing an ant to death. You don't think your boss lady who doesn't deserve the title can keep your job, do you?"

He Hui's family was not bad. Although he was a worker, his parents were retired from the system and had real estate in Shanghai. He didn't need to give up his self-esteem and put himself in a difficult position. He also had a temper. Hearing Fu Juan's arrogant words, he said firmly:

"My boss's wife is low-key but she has a legitimate reason. She and Brother Yuan are the original couple, and the company is also their joint property. She has half of everything Brother Yuan earns.

Even if I don’t go to work in the company, I can go somewhere else, but I’m afraid Sister Juan will be kicked out first.”

His words were really poisonous. Fu Juan was so angry that she clenched her fists and her face turned blue. Thinking that she needed help from others, she had to endure it and suppressed her temper and said:
"I have something serious to discuss with Chen Ruogu. You'd better cooperate actively, otherwise don't blame me for being ruthless."

Seeing how persistent she was, He Hui knew that he couldn't refuse the matter today, so he simply handed the decision to Chen Ruogu. He said seriously, "Sister Juan, I can't make the decision on this matter. I have to ask the boss lady for her opinion."

Fu Juan nodded expressionlessly, then she opened the car door and sat in the back seat. He Hui rolled his eyes and could do nothing about it.

He deliberately moved farther away to make the call, and as soon as the call was connected he lowered his voice and said:

"Sister-in-law, another partner of the company, Fu Juan, wants to go to Wanling with me to meet you. I can't refuse, so I came to ask for your opinion."

There was a sound of water coming from Chen Ruogu's end. She seemed to be washing something. After hearing what He Hui said, she turned off the faucet and chuckled:
"Don't worry. If she wants to see me, just bring her here. I'm making pastries at home. You'll have a treat today."

Her calm and composed attitude made He Hui look at her with a higher regard. This was the demeanor of a first-class wife. He also calmed down and quickly agreed:
"Then I'm really lucky. If I leave now, I should be able to catch up and eat hot food, right?"

Chen Ruogu laughed elegantly and sincerely, "I'm sure we can catch up. Please drive safely on the road!"

He Hui hung up the phone and walked to the car calmly. He said calmly:
"Sister Juan, my sister-in-law has agreed to meet you. I'm in a hurry to go over and eat some pastries. Do you have any objection to me leaving now?"

Fu Juan looked at him with inquiring eyes. He was too relaxed. It was obvious that the phone call just now had calmed him down.

Fu Juan once saw Chen Ruogu from afar. At that time, she was entangled with Yu Yuan and cried about Yu Yuan's indifference and neglect of his family.

At that time, she felt that Chen Ruogu was just so-so, without ability and sense of the overall situation, and was not worthy of standing shoulder to shoulder with Yu Yuan, so she never took her seriously. However, all the recent changes seemed to be a slap in her face.

He Hui had no idea of ​​Fu Juan's mental journey, so he listened to his sister-in-law and focused on driving.

Although Yu Huaixi did not deliberately tell Chen Ruogu about Yu Yuan, she was not stupid and it was difficult for her to ignore the overwhelming news on the Internet.

Yu Huaixi used kitchen paper to absorb the moisture from the washed plums, then removed the stalks and peeled the skin with a paring knife.

When the mother and daughter went to buy groceries in the morning, Huaixi saw plums being sold at a street vendor and immediately became craving for some Danai cake.

How could Chen Ruogu refuse? This was a seasonal pastry that Huaixi loved to eat at home. It was not available for sale outside, so he had to make it himself at home.

Chen Ruogu also peeled the plums and reminded them, "The skin should be peeled thinner so that the fruit can maintain its roundness."

Yu Huaixi nodded in agreement. While peeling the fruit, she asked curiously, "It was Uncle He who called just now, what did he want?"

Chen Ruogu was starting from the top of the plum, digging out the core from the flesh. Her movements were gentle and she didn't go through the bottom. After she finished digging one, she said calmly:
"Your father's company partner wants to meet me. It may be related to the controversy on the Internet."

Yu Huaixi's expression changed slightly, and she said in a bad tone: "Did Fu Juan come to cause trouble?"

Chen Ruogu's posture was leisurely and her movements were elegant. She spoke softly:

"Girls, don't talk like that. You have to be cruel to your core. The more harmless you appear, the more difficult it is for people to guard against you. When talking to others, as long as it does not harm your own interests, give them more emotional value and go along with what they say. What's wrong with that?"

Yu Huaixi was convinced by her, but due to her personality, she couldn't do it so perfectly. She said helplessly: "Mom, don't teach me first. How are you going to deal with Fu Juan when she comes to your house?"

Chen Ruogu turned around to boil the soup. She poured the licorice slices and white plums into the pot, added water and boiled them first, then simmered them on low heat. Hearing this, she said with a smile:
"Why should I deal with her? She is not your father's mistress, nor did she give birth to any children for your father. She is just a partner. I don't understand the company's affairs, so why should I deal with her?"

Yu Huaixi was originally feeling a little anxious, but her words calmed her down. To put it bluntly, Fu Juan was nothing but a partner and posed no threat to them, so there was really no need to take her seriously. After figuring this out, she calmly prepared to watch the show.

No one knows a daughter better than her mother. She saw the interest on Huaixi's face clearly. She shook her head and laughed, not forgetting to remind him: "Although you don't have to be afraid of her, you can accelerate her demise. Why not let your father see her true face."

Chen Ruogu didn't care about Yu Yuan, but she didn't like others coveting her belongings. Yu Huaixi understood everything at once. She smiled and said, "I'll go get my phone later."

Chen Ruogu continued to make cakes with great interest. When He Hui and Fu Juan arrived, the first basket of Danai cake was just out of the pot.

It was the first time that Fu Juan looked directly at Chen Ruogu's beauty. She was wearing a lotus-pink new Chinese silk home suit, her hair half tied up, and her face was as natural as a lotus flower without any embellishment. There was no sign that she had ever given birth to a daughter. When the mother and daughter stood together, no one questioned whether they were sisters.

Fu Juan was standing under the same roof with her. Her soul was struck by a blow and she felt ashamed of herself. She had heard that there were beauties that could not be captured by the camera, but today she truly felt it. She couldn't find her own voice for a long time.

He Hui watched coldly, without any sympathy. He said familiarly, "Sister-in-law, are the cakes ready? Have you left any for me? I can't wait to taste them."

Chen Ruogu said in a familiar voice, "I said I'd wait for you to come and eat, so why would I lie to you? Go wash your hands now."

After she said this, she turned her head to look at Fu Juan and said harmlessly:

"Sister Juan, you are a guest who has come from afar, you must try my cooking. I don't cook often, so I can only make some food to appease Huaixi. Please bear with me."

Fu Juan said in a daze: "You are too modest. I can't do anything. You are better than me."

Yu Huaixi took over the conversation and said, "Aunt Fu is right. My mother has countless good qualities. Even my father said that she is the most precious woman. As for what makes her so precious, I don't understand."

These words were not made up by Huai Xi; they were said by Yu Yuan himself when they were chatting with her.