usatvline Chapter 296 How Many Suitors Do You Have?
Chapter 296 How Many Suitors Do You Have?
Tan Zhengmo nodded, his tone frank: "Mr. Zhao, my name is Tan Zhengmo. Actually, I also liked Su Yingxue, but I would never force her."
Zhao Dakang was slightly taken aback, then revealed a hint of appreciation: "Tan Zhengmo, you're a man of guts. You dare to admit you like her, but you won't force her. I like that."
Tan Zhengmo smiled faintly and raised his wine glass: "Mr. Zhao, no, Zhao Da Kuang, we are all adults, and there is no need to hide some things. It is fate that we can meet here today."
Zhao Da Kuang also picked up his wine glass, the two lightly clinked glasses, and then each took a sip of wine.
Both of them wore a helpless smile, as if they were both regretting this fruitless love.
Su Yingxue looked at the two of them, feeling a little awkward. She didn't like this atmosphere, and she especially disliked them discussing her as some kind of "prize."
Su Yingxue coughed, breaking the silence: "Gentlemen, I'm getting married tomorrow. I really shouldn't be seeing you today."
Tan Zhengmo sighed, took an envelope from his bag, and gently placed it on the table: "Yingxue, I know you're getting married tomorrow, but I still want to give you a gift. I hope you accept it, and I wish you happiness."
Su Yingxue shook her head, her tone resolute: "Tan Zhengmo, I appreciate your kindness, but I don't need it."
Tan Zhengmo insisted, "Yingxue, listen to me. This letter is my blessing to you, and also my way of giving myself closure. You must accept it."
Zhao Da Kuang sneered from the side: "Tan Zhengmo, you really are a lovesick fool. Su Yingxue has already rejected you, yet you're still so devoted."
Tan Zhengmo smiled slightly and ignored him. Su Yingxue, however, was a little angry and pushed the envelope back: "Tan Zhengmo, what do you mean by this? I'm already married. What you're doing will only make things difficult for me."
Tan Zhengmo was silent for a moment, then finally sighed: "Alright, Yingxue, I'll have someone give it to you after I leave."
Zhao Dakuang stood up, looking at Su Yingxue with a complicated expression: "Su Yingxue, I hope you can remember me. Even if it's just as someone who once liked you."
Su Yingxue nodded, her tone softening considerably: "Zhao Dakuang, I will remember you. I also hope you can both be happy."
After speaking, she picked up her wine glass and gently clinked it against the two of them. A faint smile appeared on her face, and her tone was sincere: "Thank you for your liking, and thank you for remembering me."
Zhao Dakang and Tan Zhengmo exchanged a glance, a hint of helplessness flashing in their eyes, before finally raising their glasses and drinking them down in one gulp.
Just as the three were about to end this awkward dinner, a commotion suddenly broke out at the door.
Su Yingxue looked up and was instantly stunned—Tan Zhengchu was striding towards their table, his eyes filled with a coldness.
Tan Zhengchu's appearance instantly heightened the tension in the hot pot restaurant. His powerful aura made it difficult for anyone to look him in the eye, clearly indicating that something important had just happened.
When Su Yingxue saw Tan Zhengchu, she suddenly felt a little flustered. She glanced instinctively at Zhao Dakang and Tan Zhengmo, a thought flashing through her mind—why did Tan Zhengchu suddenly appear?
She suddenly stood up, her voice slightly flustered: "I...I'm going to the restroom."
After saying that, she hurriedly left her seat and walked quickly toward the restroom.
Su Yingxue knew that Tan Zhengchu would misunderstand something if he saw this scene. Right now, she just wanted to leave as quickly as possible to avoid unnecessary trouble.
She had only taken a few steps when Su Yingxue heard a cold shout from behind her: "Young Madam, where are you going?"
She turned around and saw the fourth and fifth brothers standing behind her, watching her warily. Her heart sank; she realized she couldn't leave easily.
It turned out that Tan Zhengchu had already arranged for people to monitor her every move. Just as she was about to escape, Tan Zhengchu discovered her.
Su Yingxue's expression darkened slightly, and she said coldly, "Why are you still following me? Didn't I already tell you not to send anyone to follow me anymore?"
The fourth and fifth brothers exchanged a glance and said respectfully, "Young Madam, this is the president's order. We are just following orders."
Su Yingxue cursed Tan Zhengchu's domineering nature inwardly, but she also knew that he was always decisive and once he made a decision, it was difficult to change it. She gritted her teeth, took a deep breath, and turned to face Tan Zhengchu.
Tan Zhengchu had already reached the table, his cold gaze sweeping over Zhao Dakang and Tan Zhengmo before finally settling on Su Yingxue. His eyes held a hint of displeasure, clearly indicating his dissatisfaction with the current situation.
Su Yingxue forced a smile and greeted him awkwardly, "Zhengchu, what brings you here?"
Tan Zhengchu raised an eyebrow slightly, his tone indifferent: "I received a message from Lao Si saying you're at this store. What, you don't welcome me?"
Su Yingxue panicked for a moment, but quickly regained her composure. She turned around and returned to the table where Tan Zhengmo and Zhao Dakuang were sitting. After sitting down, she gave a well-behaved smile and said, "You guys continue eating. I just wanted to get some fresh air."
Tan Zhengmo and Zhao Dakang exchanged a glance, a complex emotion flashing in their eyes. Tan Zhengmo smiled slightly: "Yingxue, did you come with Zhengchu?"
Zhao Da Kuang suddenly sneered, interrupting Tan Zhengmo: "Su Yingxue, are you very afraid of him?"
Su Yingxue was slightly taken aback, then glared at him: "Zhao Da Kuang, don't talk nonsense!"
Zhao Dakang persisted, saying, "I feel sorry for you, Su Yingxue. You're so afraid of him, yet you still want to marry him. It's truly pitiful."
Tan Zhengmo also spoke up: "Yingxue, did you sneak out to see me? I thought you didn't want me to know."
Su Yingxue's face turned pale with anger. She picked up her juice, took a sip, and tried to calm herself down: "Don't make wild guesses! I just wanted to go out for a meal, I didn't do anything wrong!"
Tan Zhengchu suddenly sat down next to Su Yingxue, glanced at the two men opposite them, and said coldly, "I'll pay the bill today. Yingxue, don't look at the other men."
After saying that, he gently lifted Su Yingxue's chin, his eyes filled with a hint of anger.
Su Yingxue's heart skipped a beat, but she could only show a submissive attitude in front of him and said in a low voice, "I understand."
Seeing this, Zhao Da Kuang sneered, "Tan Zhengchu, you're so lucky to have married such a beautiful woman. I'm really jealous of you!"
Tan Zhengchu smiled slightly, his tone indifferent: "Just lucky."
Zhao Da Kuang was so angry that his face turned ashen, and his eyes radiated a powerful pressure: "Tan Zhengchu, don't be too smug! I won't let you get her so easily!"
Tan Zhengchu simply smiled faintly and ignored him.
Knowing that staying there would only anger Tan Zhengchu and ultimately backfire, Zhao Dakuang decided to leave and turned away from the hot pot restaurant.