Tang Li watched from a distance, when Song Beiye suddenly appeared out of nowhere and was about to rush forward without saying a word, but Tang Li grabbed him.
"Go ahead and do your work, leave this to me."
Song Beiye stopped her again and asked:
"Can you do it?"
Tang Li looked up at him:
"You forgot, I'm always sharp-tongued and never suffer a loss."
Song Beiye was worried, but someone came to call him, and Tang Li repeatedly emphasized that he should solve his own problems.
He had no choice but to give up.
Tang Li walked towards them, crossed his arms, and coughed twice:
"Have you hugged enough?"
Upon hearing Tang Li's voice, Huo Chenyu took a step back, but the shoulder that Song Xileng was holding remained motionless.
"Lili, let me explain."
Huo Chenyu's voice was so urgent it was almost incoherent.
Tang Li smiled and said:
"You can explain when you get home and kneel on the washboard. Now, I want to hear what Miss Song has to say."
Hearing this, Song Xiling finally released Huo Chenyu.
Huo Chenyu immediately walked to Tang Li's side, leaning in to whisper something, but Tang Li looked up and said gently:
"Shen Yu, I'm not angry."
After saying that, she stood on tiptoe, covered herself with her hand, and bit Huo Chenyu's ear:
"But that doesn't mean I wasn't jealous."
Huo Chenyu's ears turned red instantly, but she also felt much more at ease. Her words meant that she was not really angry, but she would still get a good scolding when she got home.
Seeing their ambiguous interaction, Song Xiling took two strange steps away:
"I have nothing to say. You see, that is the truth."
Remembering Tang Li's past behavior, Song Xiling took another step forward and brought his face closer:
"If you want to fight, then fight."
Tang Li burst out laughing:
"Why would I hit you? Miss Song is a very sentimental person. She is deeply saddened by the loss of her loved one and should be comforted. However, for a moment just now, I had a strange feeling, as if Miss Song had lost her own father."
Song Xiling's expression immediately changed:
"Tang Li, elders should be respected, and the dead should be honored. Your words are far too venomous."
Tang Li exclaimed "Aiya!" and clung to Huo Chenyu's arm, acting coquettishly.
"Shen Yu, I think I said something wrong."
What wonderful tea!
Song Xiling could hardly believe it; this woman was so infuriating.
Huo Chenyu raised his hand and stroked her head, comforting her:
"It's okay. I was just as scared as you. Xi Leng suddenly jumped out and hugged me, crying so hard. I thought that more than one elder from the Song family had died today."
They truly are a perfect couple.
Different words, same meaning.
Song Xileng felt extremely aggrieved. His eyes were fixed on their tightly clasped hands, and he asked through gritted teeth:
"What are you doing...?"
Tang Li smiled faintly:
"It's perfect that Miss Song is here. I'll deliver the invitation another day. Since we've met here today, I'll let you know in advance that Shen Yu and I are getting married."
What about marriage?
It's about remarrying!
At first, Song Xileng was disdainful, but after she realized what was happening, she looked at Huo Chenyu with an expression of disbelief.
Seeing this, Tang Li continued:
"By the way, I remember Shen Yu said before that when my mother-in-law was alive, she raised you like a daughter. So you are Shen Yu's sister. Shen Yu's sister is also my sister. Hello, Xi Leng sister. As your sister-in-law, I hope you can be more understanding and take care of me in the future."
The word "sister" left Song Xiling speechless.
"My relationship with Shen Yu is something we both know in our hearts. Miss Tang, you haven't remarried Shen Yu yet, have you? Don't keep calling me 'little sister,' I can't take it."
That's exactly what I wanted to hear.
Tang Li smiled knowingly:
"No rush. We'll wait until my wedding day with Shen Yu. Miss Song will still have to call me sister-in-law, unless she decides not to acknowledge the marriage with Shen Yu."
The wording here is very deliberate.
Tang Li did not say that Miss Song did not acknowledge Shen Yu as her brother.
If that's the case, Song Xiling would reflexively answer that she doesn't consider Huo Chenyu her brother.
Of course, Song Xiling didn't understand the underlying meaning at all, and simply went along with what Tang Li said:
"Of course I acknowledge this marriage. Shen Yu and I grew up together since we were little."
Tang Li nodded slightly, then looked past Song Xiling and said to those around him:
"Everyone heard that. Song Xiling is Teacher Xi's disciple. She grew up with Shen Yu and was raised by Teacher Xi like a daughter. Now that an elder of the family who raised Xiling for so many years has passed away, it is only natural that she would feel sad and cry on her brother's shoulder."
The reporters and media who were secretly taking pictures around them, embarrassed by Tang Li's revelation, all chimed in with their agreement.
"That's just human nature."
"Miss Song, please accept my condolences."
After they all dispersed, Tang Li, arm in arm with Huo Chenyu, waved to Song Xiling:
"Good sister, after all, he is a brother without blood. You can only lean on my shoulder for a little while. I'm taking him away. Please accept my condolences."
After saying that, Tang Li proudly took Huo Chenyu's arm and left.
On the way back to the hotel, Huo Chenyu tentatively asked:
"Are you really not angry?"
Tang Li rubbed her rumbling stomach and complained:
"Shouldn't President Huo thank me first and then treat me to a meal to apologize? After all, if the video of you hugging and kissing Song Xileng at the Song family's funeral is released, the rumors outside may not be a big deal, but you probably won't be able to get past Uncle Sheng."
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