At Zhou Muyuan's request, Shan Song was toasting several uncles who were not closely related to him, while Zhou Muyuan went to personally instruct Zhou Xinlin on how to socialize. Before leaving, he made a few sarcastic remarks about Shan Song.
For some inexplicable reason, Shan Song flattered him outwardly, but inwardly remained completely calm.
These people, perhaps at Zhou Muyuan's behest, kept pouring him drinks. Shan Song frowned, just about to find an excuse to leave, when Qi Changzhou's men came over to remind him that Tong Zhao had been lured away.
Dan Song calmly tilted his head back and poured the liquid in his glass into his mouth. Then, with the help of the waiter's pouring motion, he naturally spilled half a glass of wine onto his sleeve.
"Excuse me, I'm going to change my clothes." Shan Song gestured apologetically to the group of people, then turned and left with the waiter, his face turning cold.
Where is he/she?
The waiter pointed in the direction: "It's in the southwest corner of the banquet hall, near the first door. Someone's been left watching it, and the boss has gone there too."
"Thank you." Shan Song looked around to confirm the location and hurried over.
On the other side, Tong Zhao remained silent for a moment, then turned his gaze to Qin Chong. Clearly, this man had brought him here on behalf of Geng Keli, and it was highly likely that he had kept it a secret from the Qin family.
"Does your older brother know you did this?"
Qin Chong sneered, completely disregarding him: "What have I done to you?"
"On our wedding day, if I meet with another Alpha in secret and get seen by others, are you sure the Zhou family won't have any objections? If this affects the cooperation between our two families, can you afford the consequences?"
"I think you've misunderstood. We were just chatting. I didn't leave either," Qin Chong said calmly. After saying that, he ignored him, clearly intending to create opportunities for Geng Keli.
Tong Zhao had no choice but to turn to Geng Keli and force a smile: "Young Master Geng, I think you should know that I am already married."
Qi Changzhou's men should be nearby, and this place isn't far from the crowd. Geng Keli wouldn't do anything offensive. As long as he delays for a while, Shan Song will arrive soon.
Thinking this through, Tong Zhao felt a bit more confident. He looked directly at Geng Keli and said, "Young Master Geng shouldn't be so hostile as to hold a grudge against a married man like me, right?"
Geng Keli had been standing beside him, watching him argue with great interest. Now, as if he had heard something amusing, he chuckled softly for a while before saying, "But, it seems like your Alpha doesn't really cherish you."
His gaze deepened as he stared at Tong Zhao's face with infatuation: "To just dump you like that, it's such a waste..."
"..." Was this person spying on him yesterday? How disgusting!
Tong Zhao tried her best to maintain a polite smile: "Then you don't need to trouble yourself. I'm very satisfied with my marriage. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now."
Tong Zhao stepped forward to walk around, but was stopped by two tall and burly bodyguards.
Tong Zhao took a deep breath and turned around: "...What does Young Master Geng mean by this?"
Geng Keli gestured for the bodyguard to step back, then took two steps closer: "I never expected you to have such a background. Why don't you break off the engagement and be with me?"
This time, not only Tong Zhao froze, but Qin Chong's expression also changed drastically upon hearing this, and his gaze returned to the two of them.
Tong Zhao almost lost his smile: "Young Master Geng, please don't joke around. I think you should also know that a marriage alliance is not something to be taken lightly. The affairs of the Zhou and Qin families are not something that you and I can decide casually."
Tong Zhao emphasized these two well-known surnames, hoping that this person would at least show some restraint.
But Geng Keli didn't seem to care at all: "I also know that marriage alliances can be between individuals. Shan Song's position is unstable right now. Instead of placing your hopes on him, why not come with me? Try coming with me and I guarantee you'll never forget me."
The pronunciation of the last sentence was so offensive that it made me feel physically uncomfortable. It's the same word, "try," but how come it sounds so nauseating when this person says it?
Tong Zhao could no longer contain herself, and the expression on her face completely vanished: "Young Master Geng, my husband is here to see me!"
Upon hearing the way he was addressed, Geng Keli's eyes behind his glasses darkened. He took a half step back and glanced towards the banquet hall, but didn't see anyone.
He scoffed softly, "Are you kidding me?"
At the same time, a cold voice came from another direction: "What are you doing here with my omega, Young Master Geng?"
Upon hearing this, Tong Zhao immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
He strode towards Shan Song, and under the man's unfriendly gaze, he shrank back behind him and whispered, "He's the one who came to see me."
Dan Song's expression didn't soften much. He tugged at Tong Zhao with little pity, his cold gaze sweeping over Geng Keli, who showed no remorse whatsoever. After a long while, he smiled and said, "Young Master Geng, you're a good husband?"
Geng Keli smiled slightly: "Your Madam and I are old acquaintances. Let's catch up. Don't mind, Young Master Shan."
Despite saying this, Geng Keli showed no remorse on his face, and the two sides were at loggerheads, creating a tense atmosphere.
Fearing being noticed, Qin Chong reminded Geng Keli and gestured to Tong Zhao to quickly pull Shan Song away.
Although Tong Zhao really wanted to pretend she didn't understand and trick him, she still gently tugged at Shan Song's arm and said with her eyes lowered, "Father should be waiting for you."
Shan Song glanced at him coldly, said nothing, and continued to stare into Geng Keli's nonchalant eyes, a sharp glint in his own.
Unable to dissuade Geng Keli, Qin Chong could only say, "Young Master Shan, it's not dignified for this to get out."
"What kind of thing?" Shan Song turned his head, feigning confusion.
Qin Chong didn't say anything, but his gaze was fixed on Tong Zhao.
Geng Keli seemed to have thought of something as well, and looked at Tong Zhao with a playful expression: "Young Master Shan, don't you know? Your wife is very famous in the entertainment industry, and not just for her acting skills."
Tong Zhao's face turned deathly pale instantly. She looked at the group in fear, avoiding Shan Song's questioning gaze.
Dan Song's eyes darkened instantly. He ignored the two people in front of him and, holding Tong Zhao's arm, half-lifted and half-dragged her out of the banquet hall through the entrance.
He pulled Tong Zhao to the nearest lounge and closed the door behind him.
Qi Changzhou had been waiting inside for a while when he saw someone come in: "I've checked, there's no eavesdropping."
Shan Song's expression softened, and he settled Tong Zhao into a seat, rolling up his sleeves: "Does it hurt?"
Qi Changzhou, not wanting to look at anything improper, ran to the balcony and gazed at the dark coastline outside.
Tong Zhao turned her gaze back, glancing down at the red marks on her fair skin, which were particularly noticeable and looked like she had been abused, making her look especially frightening: "...It's alright, you weren't holding back?"
These words held little weight in the face of the mangled arm before him. Shan Song's brows furrowed deeply, and he moved his hands with utmost care: "I'm sorry."
"What's wrong? It's not your fault." Tong Zhao smiled and gently touched his brow with her finger: "Don't frown, it's scary."
Shan Song held his hand, squeezed it gently for a while, and then hummed in agreement.
"Rest for a while, and don't go out anymore."
"Okay, I'm really fine." Tong Zhao reached out and straightened Shan Song's shirt.
Dan Song was in a hurry when she changed her clothes and didn't tidy up her cuffs and lower back properly. Luckily, there were few people around and Geng Keli and the others didn't pay attention to that, otherwise they would have been criticized for it.
Shan Song leaned down slightly to let him tidy her up, looking down at his serious expression, and suddenly asked, "What did you just call me?"
"..." Tong Zhao blinked slowly, his cheeks visibly turning red and hot. He straightened his tie and tucked it back into his vest, then buttoned it up. Only then did he raise his eyes to secretly glance at Shan Song, whose sharpness from his confrontation with Geng Keli had not completely faded. After thinking for a moment, he whispered, "Husband."
Dan Song's expression froze for a moment after being called, then his icy expression melted away. He picked up Tong Zhao, spun her around halfway, and carried her to sit on the table: "Yes, Zhao Zhao, my wife."
"..." Tong Zhao had already shouted this much, and seeing that it seemed to have a good effect, he finally stopped having a cold face. He shrank his face into Shan Song's arms and curled up like a quail.
Just as Shan Song was about to say something, Qi Changzhou tapped the glass twice. The person outside the window closed his eyes and stretched out his hands to feel around on the glass, which was quite a spoilsport.
Helpless, Shan Song patted Tong Zhao on the back to signal him to come in, then turned around and said, "Come in."
Qi Changzhou was finally allowed to enter from the outside. As soon as he entered, he raised his hands in a gesture of surrender: "My good brother's wife, I should protect her every step of the way."
"Use you to protect me?" Shan Song kicked him.
"Tsk, why are you getting jealous at a time like this?"
Tong Zhao couldn't help but purse her lips.
After watching the omega's smiling face for a while, Shan Song turned to Qi Changzhou and asked, "What is it?"
"Just a reminder, pay attention to the time." Qi Changzhou tapped his watch: "Since neither of you are here, Qin Siyuan and Zhou Muyuan are already looking for you."
"Okay, I'll go out first." Shan Song turned around and walked up to Tong Zhao: "If I leave in a huff, someone will definitely come looking for me later. Do you know how to act?"
Tong Zhao nodded, looked in the mirror for a few seconds to prepare herself, and when she turned her head again, her eyes were red and tears streamed down her face in two parallel lines.
Qi Changzhou watched with awe and gave a thumbs up.
Dan Song stared for a few seconds, then gently wiped away the tears on Tong Zhao's chin with his thumb, before bending down and gently kissing the spot where his thumb had touched.
"Hiss..." Qi Changzhou couldn't bear to look, so he turned around, opened the window, and jumped down, climbing away along the handrail.
"He—" Tong Zhao was so shocked that she forgot all her shyness.
"Never mind him, it's just climbing a building."
"oh."
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