It was almost noon when we left the Qin family's house. We had just talked for so long, and now the sunlight was slanting to the other side of the room.
Feeling sorry for someone can be the best catalyst for a relationship. After a candid conversation, the two visibly grew closer. When Tong Zhao got out of Shan Song's arms, she asked, "Isn't it too fast for us to be hugging each other like this now?"
Dan Song tilted his head, his fist pressing against the smile that was spreading across his lips: "No, I can hug you whenever I want."
"It's not a math problem with a standard formula or procedure. We'll do it at our own pace."
Tong Zhao believed it without a doubt: "Oh!"
Dan Song felt as if his conscience had been poked by a small wooden stick. He blinked slowly, ignoring the painless sensation: "Are you hungry?"
"A little." Tong Zhao rubbed his stomach. He got up late today and was called downstairs by the bodyguard before he could have eaten breakfast. He had only eaten some fruit and orange juice all day. He thought he could hear his stomach gurgling when he got up.
"Come on, I'll take you out for a big meal."
"Um!"
Waiting for the food, eating, and by the time we left the restaurant, it was almost dusk.
Holding a milk tea in one hand and being led by Shan Song's other hand, Tong Zhao walked with Shan Song towards the parking lot: "Are we going back?"
Shan Song was looking at his phone and replying to something: "I won't reply now, I'm taking you to see someone."
"Hmm? Who else do you want to see?"
"Meet with a wedding planner, so you can report back to the Qin family later." Shan Song replied with good news, stuffed his phone into his pocket, and pulled Tong Zhao to the inside to avoid passing vehicles: "It's all arranged in advance, no one will say anything out of line."
Tong Zhao understood. This person was incredibly thoughtful; he had even thought of how he would fabricate a story when he got back.
Once inside the car, Tong Zhao reached for her seatbelt, glanced around the car, and, finding no place to put her milk tea cup, decided to drink the rest and throw it away.
Dan Song watched him chew and drink, a little curious: "Is it good?"
"Hmm, it's a little sweet, would you like to try some?" Tong Zhao handed the straw to Dan Song.
Suddenly remembering that there were still water stains left on the straw after he had just drunk from it, Tong Zhao wanted to pull her hand back, but saw that Shan Song had already lowered his head and taken a sip.
Tong Zhao stared intently at Shan Song's reaction. He saw Shan Song swallow, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly. After a slight frown, he raised an eyebrow and said, "It's quite delicious. No wonder so many people are queuing up."
A question mark slowly appeared above Tong Zhao's head: ?
"What's wrong?" Shan Song leaned over and fastened his seatbelt for him.
As soon as she sat back down, Tong Zhao asked with a puzzled look on her face, "...Does the domineering CEO also like sweets?"
"..." Shan Song was both amused and annoyed: "No, I usually only drink espresso, medium-dark roasted Mandheling, without sugar."
Just thinking about it made Tong Zhao's face twist slightly. Then, looking to the side, why did his face turn fierce again? So what if he likes sweets? It's not like we're laughing at him. Why are you deliberately teasing him?
The vehicle started, and the pleasant sound of the engine filled the cabin.
"Shan Song." Tong Zhao reached out and poked Shan Song's arm.
Dan Song glanced at him sideways without saying a word, looking very serious.
"I can make desserts, would you like some?"
"..."
"I'll add more sugar for you," Tong Zhao said, suppressing a laugh.
Shan Song reached out a hand and shoved Tong Zhao's milk tea into his mouth again.
"Mmm!" Tong Zhao gave it a quick kiss, then remembered that Shan Song had just kissed her. Her ears slowly warmed up, and she lowered her head and quieted down.
Shan Song glanced at him with a puzzled look halfway through, and when she turned back, the corners of her eyes subtly curved upwards.
This kid is a bit easy to fool. Although he can be shy, he doesn't seem to refuse holding hands or hugging. I wonder if it's related to his upbringing. He's a bit confused about relationships, but he can also be surprisingly honest at times.
Although I'm sometimes absent-minded, I can still quietly say something sarcastic when I realize it, like just now. But my offensive power is limited; I'm too obedient and easily bullied. I need to keep a closer eye on me.
...
By the time we left the planning area, it was completely dark.
Tong Zhao looked quite energetic as she sat in the car on the way back: "It's so great not being at the Qin family's place."
Dan Song casually replied, "Well, I'll try to bring you out as often as possible before the wedding. If you go out by yourself, the Qin family will probably send bodyguards to follow you."
"Then it would be better not to come out at all!" Tong Zhao commented.
Dan Song curled his lips into a smile.
Tong Zhao thought for a moment and then said, "If you're busy, then don't come."
"I'm not busy. Zhou Muyuan won't let me join the company so early. It's just that we can't meet too often, or our two families will notice something's wrong."
Tong Zhao pondered for a moment: "The Qin family would probably be quite happy if I went to you to cultivate our relationship, right?"
"Cultivating feelings is just a pretext. Qin Siyuan is eyeing the Zhou family's assets. His demand that you have a child as soon as possible is just an excuse to take over the Zhou family."
Shan Song analyzed calmly: "Qin Siyuan has an extraordinary sense of business, is ruthless, and only cares about profit. He must have been observing the Zhou family's situation for a long time. The reason for proposing the marriage alliance should be his idea."
Tong Zhao pursed her lips, recalling the two times he had threatened her: "I feel he's a bit scarier than Qin Daosheng. Both times I saw him, he was the kind of person who didn't want to say a word of nonsense and went straight to the point. Maybe he thinks I'm not worth his time."
Shan Song comforted him, "He's the same with everyone. In a way, it's a principle. Dealing with him is actually quite simple. He won't do anything that harms his own interests, and he's very pragmatic when necessary."
"I see..."
As he spoke, Shan Song gave Tong Zhao a meaningful look and clicked his tongue: "But you should stay away from him. He's good at finding anything of value. I think he's probably after your face."
"Ah?" Tong Zhao's face showed horror, almost as if he had written "I'm his brother" on his face.
Dan Song sighed helplessly: "It's just the literal meaning. I think when he saw you, he had already calculated how much benefit your face could bring to the Qin family. It's hard to imagine what kind of feelings this person could have, after all, even his own younger brother is a bargaining chip for him to exchange for benefits."
"Oh, what you said was ambiguous, that scared me to death!" Tong Zhao patted his chest.
"It's my problem." Shan Song's attitude was very appropriate.
Tong Zhao chuckled, his bright smile reflected in the car window, making the small car feel exceptionally warm on the quiet night highway.
Even though neither of them spoke, there was no awkwardness in the air; it remained a comfortable and quiet atmosphere.
"Huh? Were you just talking about Qin Chong?" Tong Zhao's gossipy nature suddenly ignited, breaking the silence.
"Huh?" Shan Song didn't realize who he was talking about.
"Qin Siyuan, my little brother!" Tong Zhao asked, "I heard that Qin Chong is quite favored, isn't he?"
"Favored?" Shan Song shook his head, saying with a hint of sarcasm, "In an environment like the Qin family, how could an omega be favored? Qin Daosheng would rather raise an illegitimate Alpha than give him a second glance. However, the fact that he can see through this facade shows that Qin Chong is quite capable."
Tong Zhao was still a little puzzled: "But I've noticed that he always makes a big fuss when he appears, and he gets along very well with the other members of the Qin family. Didn't the Qin family even bring me back this time to arrange a marriage for him?"
"That's his skill. His only innate advantage is that he is Qin Siyuan's younger brother and the only omega recognized by the Qin family. But this can only guarantee that he is better off than those illegitimate children in terms of material life. If he wants to get more, he has to work hard behind the scenes."
After saying that, Shan Song looked at the thin omega beside him and said, "You should stay away from him too."
The Qin family, a place that devours people, is far more cruel than the entertainment industry this child had previously encountered. It's fortunate that he didn't grow up in the Qin family, otherwise he might not have been able to grow up to this age before being squeezed dry and devoured, bone and all.
Dan Song wanted Tong Zhao to know more about the Qin family, since he would be staying there for almost two months, and it was good to be a little wary. So he continued, "As an omega, there is no hope of advancement in the Qin family. His only value is in marriage. The fact that he doesn't want to marry me means he has a better option and has successfully persuaded the Qin family. If I'm not mistaken, it should be the youngest son of the Geng family."
"The youngest son of the Geng family? Geng Keli?"
Shan Song asked in surprise, "You know him?"
Tong Zhao pursed her lips: "Not familiar."
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