mtl008 Chapter 297 My woman, you are not allowed to associate with other men from now on.
Chapter 297 My woman, you are not allowed to associate with other men from now on.
Su Yingxue breathed a sigh of relief after Zhao Dakuang left.
She turned to look at Tan Zhengchu and said in a low voice, "You're too ruthless to Zhao Dakuang. You two seem to be natural enemies."
Tan Zhengchu smiled slightly, his eyes filled with a hint of doting: "If he dares to lay a finger on you, I will never let him get away with it."
After saying that, he called the waiter over and asked them to bring another set of chopsticks and a bowl. Then he started serving food to Su Yingxue: "Eat quickly, don't look at other men."
Su Yingxue felt a warmth in her heart, but she still couldn't help but roll her eyes at him: "You're so domineering it's unbearable!"
Tan Zhengchu simply smiled and placed a piece of tender beef into her bowl: "Eat up, my woman. In the future, try to avoid associating with other men."
Su Yingxue picked up a piece of tender beef or mutton, dipped it lightly in the sauce, and put it in her mouth. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and she couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow, this tastes amazing! Tan Zhengmo, you're truly a master at finding delicious food!"
Tan Zhengmo smiled slightly, his eyes filled with a hint of doting: "I'm glad you like it. This shop may be in an inconspicuous location, but the taste is absolutely top-notch."
Tan Zhengchu sat beside Su Yingxue, watching her eat with relish, a slight smile playing on his lips. Although he didn't like the spicy and pungent food, he was willing to endure any discomfort as long as Su Yingxue enjoyed it. His gaze occasionally fell on Tan Zhengmo, a hint of wariness in his eyes. Tan Zhengmo's identity was special, and he and Tan Zhengchu had too many past grievances. Tan Zhengchu had never truly felt comfortable letting Su Yingxue be alone with him.
Tan Zhengmo seemed to notice Tan Zhengchu's gaze, but he didn't care. He had already decided to let go and fulfill Su Yingxue's wishes. Tan Zhengmo smiled slightly and said calmly, "Zhengchu, don't worry, I won't interfere in Yingxue's life anymore."
Tan Zhengchu snorted coldly, offering no response. A complex emotion flashed in his eyes, clearly indicating that he didn't entirely believe Tan Zhengmo's words.
Tan Zhengchu put down his chopsticks and said coldly, "Zhengmo, I know you came back this time to see Yingxue. After the wedding, I hope you will return to Ruicheng immediately."
Tan Zhengmo was slightly taken aback, then nodded: "Okay, I promise you."
Tan Zhengchu continued, "Your family's status is special. I don't want to pursue the past anymore, but you must abide by the agreement. You are free to move around in Ruicheng, Myanmar, but you cannot set foot in Pengcheng."
Tan Zhengmo was silent for a moment, then finally sighed: "Zhengchu, I know your concerns. I promise you, I will never break my promise."
Su Yingxue listened to their conversation, her mind filled with questions. She knew there was a complicated grudge between Tan Zhengchu and Tan Zhengmo, but she didn't know the specific details.
She took a deep breath and said softly, "Zhengchu, Zhengmo, I don't want to get involved in your feud. But I hope you can get along peacefully."
Tan Zhengchu frowned slightly but remained silent.
Tan Zhengmo smiled and said, "Yingxue, don't worry. What happened between Zhengchu and me is over."
Su Yingxue's heart stirred. She knew that Tan Zhengmo's words weren't entirely true, but she also understood that some things were beyond her control. She gritted her teeth and finally made up her mind: "Zhengmo, I will never see you again. Your grudge with Zhengchu runs too deep; I can't ignore his thoughts."
Hearing Su Yingxue's words, a hint of relief flashed in Tan Zhengchu's eyes. He stood up and said calmly, "Yingxue, it's getting late, we should go back."
Su Yingxue nodded and got up to leave. Tan Zhengchu walked to the door, turned back to Su Yingxue and said, "I'll wait for you outside."
Su Yingxue took a deep breath and turned to face Tan Zhengmo. Her eyes held a resolute look: "Zhengmo, I know you've been good to me, but my heart already belongs to Zhengchu. Between us, it can only be the past."
Tan Zhengmo's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure: "Yingxue, I just hope you can be happy. If you're willing, we can be friends."
Su Yingxue shook her head, her tone resolute: "Zhengmo, some things cannot be undone. I hope you can take responsibility for your past actions and stop interfering in my life."
Tan Zhengmo was silent for a moment, then finally sighed: "Alright, Yingxue. I respect your decision. I hope you can be happy."
Su Yingxue smiled slightly, a hint of relief in her smile: "Zhengmo, I hope you will be happy too. We'll say goodbye here."
After saying that, she turned and left, her figure appearing particularly lonely under the lamplight.
Tan Zhengmo watched her retreating figure, a hint of loneliness flashing in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it.
He knew that from this moment on, all the grudges between them had vanished.
Tan Zhengmo stood there, watching Su Yingxue leave in a hurry. After a long while, he turned around and sat down. He called her name softly, but his voice was drowned out by the night wind and he received no response.
Su Yingxue's figure gradually receded into the distance, eventually disappearing from his sight.
Tan Zhengmo's expression gradually turned dejected. He fell into deep thought, savoring every word Su Yingxue had just said. A trace of sadness flashed in his eyes as he murmured to himself, "Losing her is perhaps my deserved punishment... God has finally punished me."
He lowered his head slightly, his heart filled with helplessness. At that moment, he finally understood that some things, once lost, can never be regained.
Su Yingxue walked out of the hot pot restaurant, the night breeze brushing against her cheeks, bringing a slight chill. She looked up and saw Tan Zhengchu standing at the bottom of the steps, a cigarette between his right fingers, his expression indifferent.
The streetlights shone on him, outlining his tall and imposing figure, making him appear exceptionally lonely.
Su Yingxue's heart skipped a beat. She ran quickly to Tan Zhengchu, threw herself into his arms, and hugged his waist tightly: "Zhengchu, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have sneaked out just now."
Tan Zhengchu was slightly taken aback, almost dropping the cigarette in his hand. He released his grip and stomped out the cigarette butt heavily, afraid of burning Su Yingxue. A hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes as he gently put his arm around her waist and whispered, "Silly girl, I know you're feeling bad. It's alright, I'm here."
Su Yingxue leaned against him, feeling the warmth emanating from his body, and a sense of peace welled up in her heart. She whispered, "Zhengchu, I will never see him again."
Tan Zhengchu paused for a moment, then nodded: "Yingxue, I know you're upset, but you did the right thing. Tan Zhengmo has too many grudges with us; you can't stay out of it."
Su Yingxue raised her head and looked at him with a firm gaze: "Zhengchu, I've already made it very clear to him that we shouldn't see each other again. I can't let these things make things difficult for you anymore."