Chapter 81 Missing Him

Lin Zaoyi was quite critical of the way he addressed her, "How did you become my husband?"

Tan Zhaojing glanced sideways, "You've already slept with them and you still want to renege on your debt?"

Lin Zaoyi: "..."

The knocking on the door kept coming, like a death knell. She stopped arguing. If she didn't open the door soon, Tan Jiani might just yell at her.

"What are you doing?" Tan Jiani craned her neck to peek inside as soon as she entered. "Is my brother here?"

Lin Zaoyi remained perfectly composed, saying, "Why don't you go upstairs and take a look?"

Tan Jiani: "I've checked, it's not here."

Lin Zaoyi lied without changing her expression, "Then he might have gone out."

Tan Jiani stared at her for two seconds, as if to say, "Let's see how you make this up." After a moment, she sneered, "Not a single car is missing."

Lin Zaoyi had no reply, but she wasn't intimidated. She asked seriously, "So what if it's in my room? You need to understand, this is my room. If anyone is to be blamed, it's your brother."

That's the logic.

Tan Jiani said, "At least I'm playing a disruptive role; you can't do whatever you want."

Desire for a ghost.

She wouldn't dare. "Come back later, I need to take a shower."

Tan Jiani: "Don't panic, let me search first."

Lin Zaoyi wanted to know, "What happens after we find it?"

That's a good question.

Tan Jiani considered the consequences and figured she would be in trouble, and her card might even be confiscated.

It's not worth it to make a profit by selling at a loss.

You have to verbally remind them, "I'll be there in a bit, so be careful."

Before the door was completely closed, Tan Zhaojing opened the bathroom door and calmly walked out.

Lin Zaoyi glanced at him. "Did you hear that?"

Tan Zhaojing laughed, "Are you misunderstanding me? I'm not some greenhorn, I'm not that lustful."

Lin Zaoyi almost believed him, and her hand quickly reached for his pocket, where a small, square box was. "Then tell me what this is?"

I thought he would be a little embarrassed, but he was completely nonchalant and said, "Take it."

The man bent his neck, and with a serious expression, said something that was anything but serious: "Just in case, it's because Zaoyi gets wet so easily."

Lin Zaoyi instantly exploded, "Tan Zhaojing!!!"

***

The following Saturday was the first day of the National Day holiday.

Lin Zaoyi drew back the curtains and saw a curtain of rain. She thought it would just be a light rain the next day, but it turned out to be three days in a row.

These past few days, Tan Jiani hasn't gone anywhere, whether it's because of the rain or because Tan Zhaojing is working at Xiyuan. Not only that, but he comes to look for her every hour or two, more punctual than clocking in for work.

The elders were quite pleased with this move, assuming she had developed feelings for Tan Jiani.

On the afternoon of the 3rd, the sky finally cleared up. Lin Zaoyi specifically checked the weather in Nancheng, and the weather there would be good for the next few days.

However, plans can't keep up with changes, and the project ran into problems that required Tan Zhaojing to personally handle.

Tan Zhaojing's brows furrowed with guilt. "I'm sorry."

Sometimes she's quite sensible, like right now, saying, "Go ahead and do your work, we'll play again sometime on a weekend."

That evening, Tan Zhaojing appeared at the airport, accompanied by his assistant Shao.

In the waiting room, Tan Zhaojing instructed his assistant, "For the next six months, you will assist Shangling Capital in striving to complete the IPO before June next year."

Assistant Shao nodded to indicate that he understood.

He raised a slight question, "Mr. Tan, is it really necessary to rush like this?"

"need."

The boss said, "If it weren't for the fact that we've worked together for so many years, I would have moved the date to the end of the year."

Assistant Shao: "..."

I simply couldn't bring myself to say thank you.

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For the next few days, Lin Zaoyi stayed at Xiyuan. Without Tan Zhaojing, Tan Jiani was also freed and finally stopped being a supervisor.

On the last day of the holiday, Lin Zaoyi received a message as soon as she opened her eyes; it was from Tan Zhaojing.

Arrive around 10:00 AM.

The message was sent at 1 a.m.

Her lips unconsciously parted; there was no denying that she missed him.

I really want to.

Downstairs, Mingxian didn't wait for her daughter to have breakfast together. During holidays, she never wakes her child up, letting her sleep from morning till midnight, provided she is in good health.

Footsteps came from the stairwell.

She glanced up; it was Zao Yi, wearing a light green floral dress with a white knitted vest over it, and her hair was styled in a princess updo.

She raised an eyebrow. "A date? With Tan You?"

Lin Zaoyi: "Of course not."

She said seriously, "Mom, I'm telling you this for real, there's no possibility between me and Tan You."

Tan Jiani appeared out of nowhere and said in a low voice, "It's impossible for you and my brother to be together."

It's really annoying to have something so upsetting first thing in the morning.

She glanced at him and said, "If you keep doing this, I'll whisper in your brother's ear."

Tan Jiani chuckled, "My brother listens to you? Who does he think he is? Some kind of Daji?"

Lin Zaoyi let out a snort from her nose, "Then let's give it a try."

Tan Jiani regretted it again. With her brother's love-struck nature, he might do something ruthless to his own family.

"I'm warning you, don't try to sow discord between you two. Without my protection, you'll fall apart in no time."

He glanced at her from head to toe. "My brother's coming back today?"

From these words, Lin Zaoyi was certain that Tan Zhaojing had only told her the itinerary, and smiled, "Go ask him yourself."

Tan Jiani grinds her teeth; she really is like Daji, turning a wise ruler into a tyrant!

Because of the distance and the low volume of their voices, Mingxian couldn't hear the two children talking. Judging from their expressions, Jiani was clearly disappointed.

After they sat down in the restaurant, I casually asked, "What are you talking about?"

The two said in unison, "No."

"..."

She became curious, but showed absolute respect and didn't ask any more questions.

After finishing breakfast, Lin Zaoyi went back to her room and hid there, counting down the days.

At 9:50, I went to the balcony.

The closer I got, the slower time seemed to pass. Finally, that familiar vehicle came into view. The car stopped, and the back door opened.

As if sensing something, he raised his eyes, and their gazes met in the air.

She tilted her head and smiled gently; he smiled, his eyes softening.

Back inside, Lin Zaoyi didn't go downstairs; the living room was still there. She was afraid she wouldn't be able to resist giving Tan Zhaojing a hug.

About ten minutes later, there was a knock on the door.

"Here you are."

As she ran, her skirt swayed at her feet, and the door opened, she fell into the arms of that travel-worn man. The greedy scent of wormwood returned.

I couldn't help but sniff, like a puppy.

Tan Zhaojing chuckled softly, "What are you smelling?"

I won't tell.

Lin Zaoyi tugged at his clothes, "Come in a little."

The man pulled her in two steps and asked, "Did you miss me this time?"

She looked up and gave a sincere and affirmative reply, "Yes."

"elder brother!"

The door was half-open, and Tan Jiani's voice came through clearly. Tan Zhaojing frowned slightly and turned to the side, saying, "You'd better have something to say."

Tan Jiani: "..."

What a load of rubbish.

"Yes! Grandpa somehow found out you were back and wants you to go to the old house now. Dad and Aunt Ming are going too."

Tan Zhaojing asked the person in his arms, "Are you going?"

Given a choice, "You can refuse."

Then I won't go.

Lin Zaoyi said, "I'll be waiting for you at Xiyuan."

Tan Zhaojing: "Okay."

He turned his head and said, "I'll be downstairs in five minutes."

After saying that, he slammed the door shut with his foot, but he didn't control the force well and ended up shoving Tan Jiani in the nose with a smudge.

Tan Jiani, standing outside the door: "......"

That's outrageous!