Chapter 113 Only Once!

Chapter 113 Only Once!

Shen Tang remained silent, and as time went on, Meng Huaiyan's heart grew increasingly anxious and restless.

After a long while, Shen Tang finally spoke: "Let me go first, my body is numb."

Upon hearing this, Meng Huaiyan immediately released his embrace and instead gripped her tightly, as if afraid she would leave.

Meng Huaiyan called her name with a mixture of unease and anticipation: "Chen Tang..."

Shen Tang glanced at him, sighed silently, and said solemnly, "Meng Huaiyan, this is a one-time thing. I hope you can keep your word."

After a few seconds of stunned silence, Meng Huaiyan seemed to finally realize what Shen Tang had said, and his moist eyes instantly curved into a crescent moon shape.

Meng Huaiyan could not hide his excitement, and his whole body radiated with joy. He couldn't help but step forward and hug Shen Tang again.

His voice trembled with excitement as he stammered, "I...I really will do it."

"Shen Tang, I'm so happy..."

"Thank you for forgiving me... I really love you..."

Looking at his ecstatic and excited appearance, Shen Tang felt a little sorry for him for some reason.

From birth, Meng Huaiyan was surrounded by servants and lived a life of luxury. He was born at the top, and there was nothing he couldn't get if he wanted it.

But now, because of her small promise, he felt as if he had obtained the most precious treasure in the world, and he was as happy as a child.

Shen Tang was overwhelmed with mixed feelings and didn't know how to deal with Meng Huaiyan's current state of confusion.

While Shen Tang was still thinking, she suddenly saw Meng Huaiyan lean over and try to kiss her. Almost instinctively, she raised her hand and covered his lips.

"Behave yourself!"

A hint of grievance flashed across Meng Huaiyan's joyful eyes, but he still obediently refrained from taking any further action.

Seeing that he had stopped, Shen Tang was about to withdraw her hand when she suddenly felt a wet sensation on her palm. It turned out that Meng Huaiyan had stuck out his tongue and licked her...

Shen Tang's face instantly turned bright red, and she vigorously wiped her face on her clothes: "What are you doing?!"

Meng Huaiyan said innocently, "It's because you wouldn't let me kiss you."

"you...!"

Shen Tang glared at him angrily. She was so blind to have felt sorry for him earlier, but now she realized that he was clearly a shameless person who would take advantage of anyone and try to climb the social ladder.

Shen Tang pushed him away and turned to walk outside without hesitation.

Seeing this, Meng Huaiyan quickly followed, took her hand, and asked anxiously, "Are you angry?"

Seeing that she didn't speak, Meng Huaiyan complained again, sounding aggrieved: "But you are my wife, why won't you let me kiss you?"

"Shen Tang, you can't be so harsh on me..."

Shen Tang was speechless, but couldn't think of a retort, so she could only walk out in silence.

Meng Huaiyan unconsciously tightened his grip on her hand and asked again, "Where are you going?"

Shen Tang took a deep breath, suppressing the unease in her heart, and said to him, "Manman is about to get out of school, go pick her up."

“Then I’ll go with you. I haven’t picked up Manman from school yet.”

Meng Huaiyan had been busy, and although he finished his shift much earlier than he used to when he was in the capital, Manman finished school even earlier. Every time he came back from his shift, Manman had already gone home.

I finally had some free time today, so naturally I didn't want to miss the chance to pick my daughter up from school.

Shen Tang had no objection to this and nodded.

Even after leaving the courtyard, Meng Huaiyan held her hand tightly and wouldn't let go. It was the time to pick up the children from school, and the alley was full of familiar neighbors.

Seeing them holding hands, they both smiled mischievously: "Madam Shen and your husband have such a good relationship."

Shen Tang felt extremely embarrassed and whispered a rebuke to him, "Let go of me!"

Seeing that she was really angry, Meng Huaiyan reluctantly let go of her hand.

They arrived at just the right time; just as Manman was getting out of school.

Manman rushed over excitedly as soon as she saw Shen Tang: "Mother!"

A smile couldn't help but spread across Shen Tang's lips. He quickly picked her up and kissed her little face.

Manman was picked up by Shen Tang and finally saw Meng Huaiyan standing to the side.

Meng Huaiyan reached out and pinched her little cheek, feeling a little annoyed: "Your father is such a big man, and you didn't even see me?"

Her eyes darted around, and she looked visibly guilty. She whispered "Father," then nestled shyly into Chen Tang's arms.

Meng Huaiyan rubbed her head helplessly.

Meng Huaiyan was a stranger; many people had never seen him before, and both children and adults couldn't help but cast curious glances at him.

Unable to contain his curiosity, Da Mao asked, "Manman, who is this?"

Upon hearing the question, Manman lifted her head from Shen Tang's embrace and said to him, "It's my father."

Upon hearing this, Da Mao immediately added, "But don't you have a father?"

Manman panicked upon hearing this and angrily struggled to get out of Shen Tang's arms. Shen Tang quickly put her down.

As soon as Manman landed, she stormed up to Damao, shoved him, and yelled, "You don't have a father! He's my father!"

Da Mao was startled by Manman, then burst into tears with a pout.

Da Mao's mother quickly hugged the child and comforted him.

Meng Huaiyan walked over and hugged Manman, looking at the child with a somewhat unfriendly gaze.

When Da Mao's mother saw Meng Huaiyan's fierce and unfriendly eyes, she felt both scared and guilty, and quickly said to him.

"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry. It was because I'd never met Manman's father before that this misunderstanding happened..."

"The child doesn't understand and speaks without thinking, so please don't take it to heart, brother."

Seeing this, Shen Tang quickly stepped forward and said to her, "Auntie Da Mao, they are just children. It's normal for them to fight and argue. It's alright."

Da Mao's mother looked ashamed and apologized to Manman and the others.

Meng Huaiyan naturally wouldn't argue with a child, but he was still a little upset and said to Da Mao's mother, "Please keep your child in check next time and don't let him talk nonsense again."

Upon hearing this, Da Mao's mother nodded repeatedly.

As soon as Lu Zhao arrived at the school, he noticed a tense atmosphere around Shen Tang.

He led Congge'er over by the hand and asked with some concern, "Madam Chen, what happened?"

Shen Tang smiled and said, "It's nothing, Manman and Da Mao just had a little argument. You finished your shift so early today?"

"Recently, some new people have joined the government office, so I'm not as busy as before."

Shen Tang nodded in agreement: "That's perfect, then I can spend more time with Cong-ge'er."

Lu Zhao patted Cong Ge'er's head and said happily, "Yes, this kid keeps complaining that I don't spend enough time with him."