lcionline Chapter 228 I'm afraid you'll be too lonely by yourself
Chapter 228 I'm afraid you'll be too lonely by yourself
Chu Qing'er and Yang Xinyi couldn't help but laugh, and the atmosphere immediately became much more relaxed.
The steam from the hot pot rose on the table, and the laughter of the four people mingled together, as if all their troubles had been temporarily left behind.
After paying the bill, Tan Zhengchu turned around and went back to the private room, where he found Yang Xinyi and Su Yingxue still arguing.
Yang Xinyi crossed her arms and said in a teasing tone, "Yingxue, don't forget you promised to introduce me to a boyfriend."
Su Yingxue blinked and smiled slyly: "Didn't I introduce Lin Quan to you before? You refused, and now it's too late to regret it."
Yang Xinyi pouted, feigning dissatisfaction: "That doesn't count! You have to find me someone better."
Su Yingxue smiled and shook her head: "Okay, okay, I'll definitely introduce you to the right person as soon as I find someone suitable."
Tan Zhengchu walked over, reached out to help Su Yingxue up, and said in a low and gentle voice, "It's getting late, let's go home."
Su Yingxue looked up at him, her eyes filled with love, and a sweet smile appeared on her lips: "Zhengchu, you look so beautiful today."
Tan Zhengchu's expression softened slightly, but he remained calm and simply hummed in agreement: "Let's go home."
Su Yingxue nodded obediently and leaned against his shoulder like a docile kitten.
Tan Zhengchu put one arm around Su Yingxue and picked up her bag with the other. At the same time, he turned to Yang Xinyi and Chu Qing'er and said, "Your driver is already waiting downstairs. Let's go together."
Chu Qing'er nodded and replied with a smile, "Okay, thank you for your consideration, President Tan."
Yang Xinyi suddenly stood up, her steps unsteady, and called out in a muffled voice, "Yingxue, don't forget about your boyfriend!"
Chu Qing'er quickly helped her up and smiled helplessly: "Xinyi, you're really drunk. You wouldn't normally say something like that."
Yang Xinyi waved her hand and mumbled, "I'm not drunk, I just... just reminded her."
As the group went downstairs together, Tan Zhengchu's gaze suddenly sharpened when they reached the door.
He noticed a car parked not far away with its window half open, and it seemed that someone inside was secretly observing them.
The man's gaze was cold and piercing, especially when he saw Tan Zhengchu and Su Yingxue, his eyes became even more icy.
Tan Zhengchu frowned, subconsciously pulled Su Yingxue closer to him, and said in a low voice, "Let's go, the car is over there."
Su Yingxue noticed his unusual behavior and followed his gaze, only to see an ordinary black sedan.
"What's wrong?" she asked softly.
Tan Zhengchu shook his head, his tone calm: "It's nothing, maybe I'm overthinking it."
Chu Qing'er helped Yang Xinyi into the car, then turned and waved to Tan Zhengchu and Su Yingxue: "We're leaving now, take care on the road."
Su Yingxue smiled and nodded: "Okay, you too."
Yang Xinyi suddenly leaned out of the car window and shouted, "Yingxue! Don't forget my boyfriend!"
Chu Qing'er quickly pulled her back, and said with a helpless smile, "I'm really drunk, really drunk."
The car slowly drove away, and Tan Zhengchu and Su Yingxue got in.
Tan Zhengchu stood beside the car, watching Yang Xinyi and Chu Qing'er's car slowly drive away.
The taillights left two red streaks in the darkness, gradually disappearing around the corner in the distance.
He sighed softly, turned around and walked to the other side of the car door, opened it, and got into the driver's seat.
The vehicle started slowly, the engine sounding deep and steady.
The moment the car started, Tan Zhengchu glanced at the black sedan again and found that the man's gaze was still fixed on them.
He felt a vague unease, but he didn't show it; he simply took Su Yingxue's hand gently.
"Are you happy today?" he asked in a low voice.
Su Yingxue leaned on his shoulder, closed her eyes, and smiled: "Yes, I'm very happy. It's so good to have you, Xinyi, and Qing'er."
Tan Zhengchu gave a soft "hmm," but his gaze remained fixed on the departing black sedan through the rearview mirror.
His gaze fell through the windshield onto the endless night ahead, his expression somewhat dazed.
He gripped the steering wheel tightly, his fingertips trembling slightly, as if he were suppressing some emotion.
"They're gone?" Su Yingxue's voice came from the back seat, tinged with a hint of languor.
She leaned back in her chair, her gaze fixed on Tan Zhengchu's profile, a hint of inquiry in her eyes.
"Hmm," Tan Zhengchu replied briefly, his voice low.
Su Yingxue gently shifted her body, getting even closer, almost touching his shoulder.
Her fingers gently tugged at the hem of his shirt, her tone teasing: "What did you talk about with them? Is Yang Xinyi angry again?"
Tan Zhengchu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile: "The way she looks when she's angry is indeed quite interesting."
"Only you can handle her." Su Yingxue chuckled, a sly glint in her eyes.
"But you still haven't answered me. What did you two talk about?"
Tan Zhengchu didn't answer directly, but gently patted the back of her hand, saying casually, "It's nothing, just asking them to spend more time with you."
Su Yingxue's smile faltered slightly, and a complex expression flashed in her eyes.
She lowered her head and said softly, "You're worried that I... am too lonely, right?"
Tan Zhengchu did not deny it, but simply held her hand tighter, his voice low and gentle: "You don't need to bear it alone. With them here, you'll feel better."
Su Yingxue didn't say anything more, but simply rested her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes.
Silence fell over the car for a moment, with only the sound of the wheels rolling over the road echoing in their ears.
After a moment, Su Yingxue suddenly spoke, her voice somewhat low: "Grandpa has passed away. According to custom, no weddings can be held within the first five weeks after his death. Our wedding date... may have to be postponed."
Tan Zhengchu nodded, his tone calm: "I understand. However, we've already had our wedding on Seine Island, so there's nothing to regret."
Su Yingxue raised her head and looked at his profile, her eyes filled with apology: "But I still want to complete all the rituals with you."
Tan Zhengchu turned his head and looked at her, his eyes full of tenderness: "We can wait until after the mourning period. Now, you are my wife, and the ceremony is just a formality."
He paused for a moment, then continued, "The remarriage procedures are already underway. Once everything is settled, we'll have a proper wedding."
A faint blush appeared on Su Yingxue's face, and she nodded gently: "Okay."
Having drunk quite a bit of red wine that evening, Su Yingxue gradually fell asleep in the car.
The car slowly drove into the gate of the Tan family's old residence and stopped in front of the villa.
After Tan Zhengchu got out of the car, he went around to the other side, opened the car door, and reached out to lift Su Yingxue out.
However, the moment he picked her up, his body suddenly trembled, he staggered, and almost fell.