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Girls often say that the man who loves them the most in this world is definitely their father. But Tang Dawei’s greatest love is his wife.
Tang Yu, you must love me the most too.
— “Little Sugar Heart’s Diary”
When Tang Xin saw the news, she wasn’t surprised. Huo Chendong had been exposed to have girlfriends for no more than a year at a time, and it wasn’t clear how much he liked Zhao Feiyu. The breakup was expected.
She scrolled through the comments and found that netizens reacted similarly to her.
The top-voted comment read: “It’s been so long; it’s about time they broke up. What’s strange about that?”
Perhaps due to her professional habit, she suddenly had a thought—would Huo Chendong try to harm Little Fatty?
After some thought, she deemed it impossible. Little Fatty had already given up on him, and with Tang Yu around, even if Huo Chendong harbored any thoughts, it would be hard for him to act.
At noon, after getting off the plane, Tang Xin directly called a car to take her home. Upon arriving, no one was there. She called Zhong Lijun. After taking a nap in the afternoon, she woke up starving. Looking at the time, it was almost seven o’clock, yet they still hadn’t returned.
At half past eight, the door opened, and Tang Dawei and Zhong Lijun finally came back.
Tang Xin smiled sweetly and greeted: “Mom and Dad, you’re late. Have you eaten?”
They looked at her as if she were air. One turned on the TV, the other handed over the remote control, and both sat on the sofa watching TV. Zhong Lijun coldly said: “Order takeout yourself. Your dad and I have already eaten outside.”
How cold! Every time she came home before, there was always a big table full of dishes, but now they didn’t even look at her.
“Alright, I’ll eat something casually.”
Tang Xin pitifully went to rummage through the cabinets, finding a box of instant noodles. She held the noodles and went to boil water. Tang Dawei hesitated to speak but was slapped on the arm by Zhong Lijun, and he restrained himself again.
After the water boiled, she slowly prepared the noodles, covered the lid, walked over, and sat beside them with a flattering smile: “Tomorrow, I’ll treat you to a big meal, okay? After eating, we can go shopping. Mom, didn’t you want a new bag? LV?”
Zhong Lijun glanced at the TV indifferently and said: “Oh, your dad bought me one, an LV.”
Tang Xin: “...”
She looked at Tang Dawei and softly said: “What about mine?”
Tang Dawei snorted: “No share for you.”
Zhong Lijun glanced at her: “You have a boyfriend, that’s enough. Why do you need a bag? If you want one, buy it yourself or ask your boyfriend. Your boyfriend is very capable, the CEO of a listed company, worth billions. He announced the relationship in a grand manner. If your dad and I were older and didn’t use the internet much, we probably wouldn’t know. Now, every time we go out, people praise you, saying your boyfriend is tall, handsome, and rich. How come we never heard about him before? You could buy hundreds of LV bags. Why ask my husband for a bag?”
Tang Xin: “...”
Although Zhong Lijun was sharp-tongued, Tang Xin had never been scolded like this from childhood. She held her mother’s hand and gently shook it: “Mom...”
Zhong Lijun coldly said: “Don’t call me.”
Tang Xin looked at Tang Dawei: “Dad...”
Tang Dawei coughed and endured.
These two must have rehearsed how to deal with her. Tang Xin felt miserable and decided to confess: “Tang Yu and I have only been together for just over a month. It’s because we’ve been so busy...”
Zhong Lijun: “A month? Is it not enough for you to make a phone call?”
Tang Xin was stuck, softly saying: “Isn’t it better to wait until our relationship stabilizes before telling you? Plus, we encountered Lu Chuning’s black fans cursing at me. You know, they cursed terribly. Tang Yu was protecting me...”
“So, you mean you guys are unstable but still making a big fuss?” Tang Dawei glared, unable to resist scolding, “If you break up later, will you hold a press conference?”
“...”
Tang Xin was amazed. No wonder they were truly father and daughter, their thought processes aligned perfectly.
She hurriedly explained: “We won’t break up. We definitely won’t break up.”
Tang Dawei: “Hmph, does that mean you’re getting married? Did I agree?”
Tang Xin: “...”
She regretted not hiding until Spring Festival and bringing Tang Yu back to face the scolding together. Going through hardships together benefits emotional development. She braced herself and said: “Isn’t dating aimed at marriage?”
Zhong Lijun: “If it’s aimed at marriage, why didn’t you inform your parents?”
Tang Xin: “...Now I’m telling you.”
Zhong Lijun: “Too late.”
Tang Xin collapsed on the sofa, looking desolately at the ceiling. She realized why everything had been so peaceful these days—it was a trap set at home. Their combat power was off the charts!
After a while.
She stood up, pitifully saying: “I’m going to eat instant noodles.”
The couple glanced towards the dining room and then at each other. Tang Dawei whispered: “How come I feel like our daughter has lost weight? It’s not good for her to eat instant noodles at home, is it?”
Zhong Lijun glared at him: “Didn’t you say you wanted to give her a hard time? Giving her a hard time is giving Tang Yu a hard time. If Tang Yu really cares about her, he will definitely ask about her situation. Are you feeling sorry for her just because she eats one bowl of instant noodles?”
Tang Dawei awkwardly smiled and held back.
Tang Xin miserably ate a bowl of instant noodles that night. Later, she lay in bed and messaged Tang Yu on WeChat.
Tang Yu: “Did they scold you?”
Little Rich Girl: “The two of them teamed up against me. With just one mouth, I couldn’t fight back. You’d better pray for yourself.”
After a long while, Tang Yu replied: “At 30th afternoon, I’ll come over to see you.”
On the 31st, Shiguang Film had a movie premiere, and Tang Yu was extremely busy. Tang Xin guessed he must have been checking his schedule earlier, so she quickly replied: “No need. I’ve already made plans with Ming Zhu to visit her and grandmother in town.”
Ming Zhu had been preparing for her wedding in town recently. Tang Xin had already made plans to meet her before returning and would stay overnight.
Besides, if Tang Yu came now, it would be like walking straight into a trap.
For several consecutive days, Tang Dawei and Zhong Lijun were out having fun. They returned home only after eating and shopping every day. Every time Tang Xin went out, acquaintances would stop her to ask about her relationship with Tang Yu. To gain sympathy, she ate instant noodles in front of them every day, almost getting an ulcer, but they remained cold-hearted.
Early morning on the 30th, she went to town to find Ming Zhu and stayed there for a night.
She poured out her grievances to Ming Zhu: “My father doesn’t care, and my mother doesn’t love me anymore. What should I do?”
Ming Zhu had experience since she had also faced opposition when she was with Lu Zhuofeng. She comforted her: “Don’t worry. They just want to see Tang Yu’s stance and test him. Also, they are observing your attitude.”
It snowed on the day she returned, which was also the last day of the year. Tang Xin stood by the window, took a photo of Tang Yu, and sent it to him. It wasn’t until evening that Tang Yu messaged back: “Come downstairs.”
Tang Xin froze, her heart suddenly leapt, and she immediately grabbed her down jacket. She put it on while running towards the door.
Rushing out of the building entrance, she saw Tang Yu standing next to an SUV. The dim yellow streetlight illuminated his handsome silhouette, dressed all in black, covered in snow. She stopped in front of the car, her heart pounding wildly, feeling as if she were dreaming. If she moved, he would vanish like a mirage.
Until he reached out his hand towards her and softly asked: “Are you cold?”
Tang Xin’s nose suddenly tingled, and she threw herself into his arms, looking up at him: “Why did you come?”
“To help you.” The man tightened his embrace, looking down at her, “I didn’t want you to suffer alone.”
Her eyes slightly reddened, but they sparkled more brilliantly: “Then you’re in trouble. You’ve come to face their anger.”
Tang Yu’s lips curved slightly: “This is something I should face anyway. Shall we go upstairs now?”
Tang Xin lowered her head, feeling particularly wronged: “They went out to eat hot pot and didn’t take me. Our house hasn’t cooked a meal for several days. I’ve been eating instant noodles these few days... My father doesn’t care, and my mother doesn’t love me.”
Tang Yu paused, frowning: “Why eat instant noodles?”
“I’m trying to gain sympathy.”
“...” He sighed helplessly and pitied her, “You silly girl, why didn’t you tell me?”
At this moment, someone suddenly called out: “Oh, Tang Xin, is this your boyfriend?”
Upon hearing this, Tang Xin quickly stepped back from his embrace and turned around, seeing Mrs. Zhong’s square dance partner who lived in the same neighborhood and the same building. She felt a bit embarrassed: “Aunt Liu.” Then introduced, “This is my boyfriend, Tang Yu.”
Tang Yu nodded at her: “Hello, Auntie.”
Aunt Liu looked at Tang Yu with sparkling eyes, exclaiming: “He looks like a movie star, so handsome. I never thought I would see him in person.”
After the person left, Tang Yu put Tang Xin into the car. Tang Xin asked him: “Where are we going?”
“To take you to eat.”
Just as he was about to ask what she wanted to eat, she immediately said: “Then I want to eat hot pot too.”
Tang Yu was unfamiliar with Suzhou. Tang Xin directed the driver to turn right, snuggling into his arms, whispering: “Isn’t there a movie premiere today?”
“Mm.” Tang Yu rested his chin on top of her head and explained, “I let Huo Chendong take charge, and Gao Heng also stayed there. It’s okay to stay here for one night.”
“Huo Chendong really broke up with Zhao Feiyu?”
“Mm, isn’t it normal for him to break up?” Tang Yu said indifferently, “Over the years, he has broken up at least ten to twenty times.”
“What if he pursues Dingding?” Tang Xin curiously looked up at him.
Tang Yu’s expression was cold: “It depends on how far he goes. I’ve said before, he is good at many things, but he’s not a good match. Besides, Dingding may not still like him.”
Tang Xin nodded noncommittally, noticing some fatigue between his brows. She grabbed his collar and blinked.
The next second, the corners of the man’s lips curved slightly, and he leaned down to cover her lips.
They didn’t go far and sat down at a nearby hot pot restaurant. Sitting in a corner, they ordered a large amount of food. Tang Xin’s face flushed red as she ate, and she even sent a picture to the family group chat, capturing Tang Yu in the photo.
Tang Dawei immediately called.
An hour later, exactly at eight o’clock, Tang Xin brought Tang Yu back to the building. Tang Dawei and Zhong Lijun had just arrived. They glanced from under the building and went upstairs first.
Tang Yu opened the trunk, and Tang Xin saw the gifts inside, surprised to look at him: “You prepared quite thoroughly.”
To be honest, Tang Yu was very nervous now, more so than in business negotiations. He took the things out, glanced at her, “It’s necessary.”
Tang Xin worriedly said: “I’m afraid my dad will make you take everything back untouched.”
Tang Yu: “...”
He found it both helpless and amusing. Did she have to provoke him at this moment? Seeing his tense appearance, Tang Xin suddenly laughed, hooked her arm around his, and proudly said: “Don’t be nervous, Mr. Tang. I’ve got your back.”
Tang Yu looked down at her, saying indifferently: “That’s tiring for you.”
She smiled even more brightly, her whole being radiant and enchanting.
After going upstairs, Tang Xin opened the door. Tang Dawei and Zhong Lijun were sitting in the living room. Zhong Lijun glanced back: “Come in.” Then she saw the things Tang Yu brought, paused, and seeing Tang Xin’s pleading eyes, softened her tone, “Why bring so many things?”
Tang Yu sincerely said: “It’s my first visit; it’s appropriate.”
They were guests after all. Zhong Lijun pointed to the sofa, “Sit down first.”
Tang Dawei casually leaned back on the sofa. As soon as the two sat down, he coldly scanned over: “So you dare to come.”
Tang Xin softly called out “Dad,” Tang Yu squeezed her hand, signaling her not to worry. He looked at Tang Dawei: “If I knew she started eating instant noodles on her first day back, I would definitely accompany her.”
Tang Dawei exploded immediately, turning around to scold: “What do you mean? Are you implying I abuse her? Don’t I love my own daughter?”
Tang Yu paused for a second, smiling: “I didn’t say that, but she indeed ate instant noodles these few days. When you went out to play and eat hot pot or meals, you didn’t take her along.”
Tang Dawei choked, suddenly falling silent.
Tang Xin’s mind stirred, looking at Tang Yu in astonishment, never expecting him to directly confront Tang Dawei.
“Uncle and Aunt, don’t blame her. It was me who persistently pursued her, and it was me who decided to publicly announce the relationship. She didn’t know anything. If you have any dissatisfaction, direct it at me,” Tang Yu looked at them, pleading softly, “Don’t make her suffer.”
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