The cemetery was quiet and solemn; there were hardly any people there at this time of week.
Tong Zhao quietly helped Shan Song wipe the tombstone clean with a clean cloth and then placed a fresh bouquet of flowers on it.
The woman in the photo is young and gentle, with a very kind face. The tombstone is simply engraved with Shan Zhen's name, not someone's daughter, mother, or wife.
Tong Zhao followed Shan Song in a formal bow, then quietly stepped back a few paces so as not to disturb Shan Song's conversation with his mother.
Shan Song remained silent throughout, perhaps deep in thought, his expression calm and devoid of much sadness.
Only when leaving did he look at Tong Zhao and say earnestly, "Tomorrow we will go to pay our respects to your mother and grandmother."
"Aren't we going to the island tomorrow?" Tong Zhao asked, puzzled.
"Let's go pay our respects first. At least we need to let Zhaozhao's family meet me before the wedding."
"Okay." Tong Zhao sensed his respect and gave him a smile.
His eyes were so moist, making you want to hug him, and Shan Song did just that: "Come on, I'll take you to see the villa in Chongming Bay first."
"Did you buy anything?" Shan Song asked.
"No, but I've looked at some, they're in my shopping cart."
“Use my account to buy directly. It’s already linked to your phone. Don’t use that card anymore, so as not to arouse Qin Siyuan’s suspicion. He’s too perceptive.”
"I'm worried it might not fit the style, so I'll wait and see before deciding."
"There's no such thing as style; just buy what you like."
"..." Tong Zhao looked at Shan Song's matter-of-fact attitude and hesitated, "That might be a bit wasteful."
"I can afford to raise them."
Chongming Bay boasts a prime location, adjacent to a 5A-level scenic area, making it a unique and tranquil oasis in the city.
It is a low-density villa area built by the Rong family, which has risen to prominence in recent years. The entire community has only twelve residential units.
It offers excellent privacy and convenient transportation, making it suitable for him and Tong Zhao to work and live in the future. Moreover, the residents are few and far between, with the Rong and Jiang families alone retaining a small portion of the residences, making it difficult for them to infiltrate.
Of course, the most important thing is to be low-key enough.
In the eyes of these wealthy and powerful families, the fact that the wedding room was set up here basically indicated that Shan Song did not value this relationship enough. After all, compared to the manor that the Qin family gave to Tong Zhao as part of her dowry, this place was even a bit shabby, but it was just right for their superficial relationship that was not very harmonious to the outside world.
As Shan Song walked, he said, "The villa is currently decorated in a rather simple style, but it has all the necessary amenities. Once you move in, we can change it to your liking."
"There is a housekeeper and several maids here, all of whom are from the Shan family, as well as a few bodyguards sent by the Qi family. They will not say anything out of line, so you don't need to feel restrained at home."
"The Qi family?"
Shan Song nodded: "The current head of the Qi family is a friend of my mother for many years. Their eldest son, Qi Changzhou, and I grew up together. He works in the military region. You will meet him at the wedding, and I will introduce you to him then."
"good."
Shan Song looked at Tong Zhao's thin frame and said, "The bodyguards at home were sent by him. They are very skilled. If you are going to film action scenes in the future, you can learn a few moves from them. You can also practice with them in your spare time to improve your health."
Tong Zhao had been nodding his head like a chicken pounding garlic the whole way, but suddenly stopped here, looking blankly at Shan Song, like a small animal that had been momentarily stunned.
"What? You don't want to exercise?" Shan Song teased him.
"..."
"What are you muttering? Are you secretly cursing me?"
"I didn't," Tong Zhao retorted, raising her eyes. Seeing Shan Song's sly smile, she realized she had been tricked.
Shan Song took Tong Zhao's hand: "You're too thin. If you don't want to train with the bodyguards, then come with me. We can talk about this later. Let's go inside first."
"Oh," Tong Zhao replied, glancing down at himself with a hint of doubt. Was he really that thin? Actors are supposed to maintain their physique, and he felt his body fat percentage was acceptable.
While he was thinking, Shan Song had already pulled him into the villa. The people in the villa came out to greet him in advance. A large group of people stood in two or three rows and greeted him in unison, "Greetings, young master."
Tong Zhao was stunned.
"This is Tong Zhao, whom I mentioned before." Shan Song first put his arm around Tong Zhao's shoulder and stood behind him, then introduced them one by one: "The housekeeper's surname is Xu, just call him Uncle Xu. This is Aunt Lin, she cooks very well. This one, let's call him Uncle Tie, nicknamed Iron Shovel, but his surname is actually Si. He will be responsible for your safety when you go out in the future. If there is anything, just tell them."
Shovel? What a simple nickname, which suits Uncle Tie's honest appearance perfectly. Uncle Xu and Aunt Lin also have kind faces and look much older than Uncle Tie. Tong Zhao was lost in thought when Shan Song reminded her. She came to her senses and nodded repeatedly to recognize them: "Uncle Xu, Aunt Lin, Uncle Tie, hello."
"Greetings, young master. Please let us know if you have any questions in the future."
"...Don't you need to call me that?" Tong Zhao tugged at his sleeve, a little uncomfortably, signaling him to say something.
Dan Song whispered in her ear, "They were going to call her 'Young Madam,' but I stopped them."
"...Then let's keep calling it that."
Shan Song smiled and said, "I'll go put my things away. Let Uncle Xu show you around first?"
"Okay, go ahead."
Shan Song gently touched Tong Zhao's cheek: "Wait for me."
Tong Zhao's face instantly flushed slightly. Looking at the slightly surprised but kind expressions on everyone's faces, she thought: Is Shan Song doing this on purpose in front of everyone...?
Dan Song acted quickly, packed up the things from Zhoujiakeng, went downstairs and found the omega who was discussing flower varieties with the butler in the small garden.
“Zhaozhao”.
"Huh? You're so fast?" Tong Zhao turned around in surprise upon hearing the voice.
"Just picking up something. What do you think of this place?"
"I haven't looked at it much yet, but this little garden is very nice. You can plant flowers and other things there."
"We have plenty of time, we can plan slowly." Shan Song checked the time: "That's all for today. Did you get Uncle Xu's contact information?"
Tong Zhao nodded: "I added them. Uncle Xu recommended them to me, and I added everyone else's too."
"Okay, then tell Uncle Xu on your phone if you have any thoughts. We have to go now."
Then he turned to Uncle Xu and said, "We're leaving now. We won't be back until the wedding is over. We'll leave the house to you."
"Young Master, Young Master, please take care."
Tong Zhao followed closely behind Shan Song, asking, "Why are we in such a hurry? Where are we going?"
"We'll go back to the Qin family in a bit, give them some instructions, and then fly to Baisha. After paying respects to Grandma in Baisha, we'll immediately fly to the island to prepare for the wedding. We need to take advantage of the time difference, so the schedule is a bit tight."
"Oh." Following Shan Song is so worry-free; you just have to listen to his instructions.
Tong Zhao thought for a moment and then worriedly said, "Would the Qin family be so easily fooled? Maybe we should go another time?"
"Don't worry, as long as you land at the same time as the people they sent, they won't find out. Someone will help cover for you. But when you get back to the Qin family, you'll probably be questioned."
"That's alright, I've memorized everything they said. They're just telling me to seduce you."
Tong Zhao underestimated the Qin family.
Back at the Qin family home, after Shan Song said that they would be leaving for the island immediately to prepare for the wedding rehearsal, Tong Zhao was once again asked to stay by Qin Siyuan with a look.
This time, Qin Siyuan handed him a vial of reagent and a packet of powder: "I've sent you the instructions. Consider when to use it yourself. I want to see you marked after the wedding."
"..."
That's absolutely outrageous.
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