When the mysterious woman saw Tan Zhengchu coming in, she slowly stood up and said with a hint of teasing in her tone: "Mr. Tan, it's really not easy to see you."
Tan Zhengchu looked at her coldly, his tone distant: "What do you want from me?"
The woman chuckled, her voice low and mysterious: "Mr. Tan is indeed as straightforward as the rumors say. However, I am different from ordinary partners."
Her gaze lingered on Tan Zhengchu's face for a moment, and a trace of imperceptible sadness flashed in her eyes, but she soon returned to calm.
"What exactly do you want to say?" Tan Zhengchu frowned slightly, with a hint of impatience in his tone.
The woman did not answer directly, but said slowly: "Mr. Tan, you really look like someone. However, I am not here for business today."
Tan Zhengchu's eyes darkened, and his tone became even colder: "If you don't have anything important to do, please leave."
The woman was unmoved and continued, "Mr. Tan, do you want to live? I called you before, you should remember."
Tan Zhengchu's eyes suddenly became sharp. He recognized the woman's voice. It was the mysterious phone caller from before.
"It's you." His voice was low and alert. "What is your purpose?"
The woman smiled slightly, with a hint of temptation in her tone: "Come with me, and I will use five years of my life in exchange for your lifetime of peace. This deal is a good deal, isn't it?"
Tan Zhengchu sneered and refused without hesitation: "I will not leave my wife and children. Please leave, or I will call security."
The woman didn't seem surprised by his reaction. She just sighed softly, "Mr. Tan, are you really not going to consider it? You only have one life. If you miss it, you will never have another chance."
Tan Zhengchu stood up, his expression becoming more stern: "I have been separated from Yingxue and the others for five years. How many five years can I wait for in my life?"
The woman looked at him, was silent for a moment, and finally nodded: "I understand. However, Mr. Tan, I hope you will not regret your decision today."
"I would rather die than be separated from my family again." Tan Zhengchu's tone was firm and resolute, without a trace of hesitation in his eyes.
Seeing Tan Zhengchu turning to leave, the mysterious woman hurriedly stood up to persuade him to stay: "Mr. Tan, are you really not going to reconsider? In five years, you can be with your wife and children forever. Not everyone has such an opportunity."
Tan Zhengchu paused, but did not turn back. He said in a cold tone, "No need. I will not leave them, not even for a day."
The woman chuckled, with a hint of sarcasm in her tone: "You are still so stubborn. If your face hadn't been ruined, you might have left with me a long time ago, right?"
Tan Zhengchu was shocked: How did she know this?
His fists clenched slightly, but quickly unclenched.
He strode towards the door and said without looking back: "There is no need to mention the past."
A woman's voice came from behind, with a hint of warning: "Mr. Tan, if you don't come with me, you will die soon. Are you really willing?"
Tan Zhengchu did not pause for a moment, and said in a firm and resolute tone: "Life and death are determined by fate, but I will never give up my family in order to live."
After saying that, he opened the door and left the tea room without looking back.
Outside the door, the two little kids Liubao and Dabao were hiding in the corner and eavesdropping.
Seeing Tan Zhengchu coming out, they quickly ran to the door on the other side and pretended to have just passed by.
The two of them frowned and looked at each other, their eyes full of worry.
"Daddy's virus hasn't been cured yet, will he die?" Dabao lowered his voice with a hint of panic in his tone.
Liu Bao pushed up his glasses and said calmly, "What that woman said may not be true, but we all know that Daddy has been infected with the virus."
Dabao clenched his fists and said angrily, "Although that woman wears a beautiful mask, she has a really bad heart! She actually wanted Daddy to leave us for five years! Mommy would be very sad if she knew."
Liu Bao nodded, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes: "We can't let Daddy leave, but we have to find a way to save him. We have to help Mommy and save Daddy."
The two looked at each other, nodded in understanding, and quietly left the tea room door.
On the other side, Tan Zhengchu returned to the office with a gloomy face.
He picked up his phone and called the third brother: "Help me check someone. The woman who came to Tan Group today was wearing a black butterfly mask and her identity is unknown."
The third brother on the other end of the phone responded and then asked, "Boss, what happened?"
Tan Zhengchu rubbed his temples and said tiredly, "She's a little strange. She said she would take me away for five years. I can't leave Yingxue and the children. Find out her background as soon as possible."
After hanging up the phone, Tan Zhengchu leaned back in his chair tiredly and closed his eyes.
His physical strength was getting weaker and weaker, and the pain in his body was getting more and more intense, as if countless fine needles were moving in his bone marrow.
His brows were tightly furrowed and a layer of cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
Just then, a soft little hand gently stroked his brow.
"Daddy, are you very tired?" Qibao lay on his legs, looking up at his little face, and asked seriously.
Tan Zhengchu opened his eyes and saw Qibao's concerned gaze, and his heart felt warm.
He reached out and touched her head, and said softly, "Daddy is fine, just a little tired."
Qibao wrinkled his nose and said seriously, "If Daddy is tired, just take a good rest! You don't have to go to work every day. My brothers and I won't buy toys anymore, so we can save money to buy delicious food for Daddy!"
Tan Zhengchu was amused by her words. He stroked her little face with his big hand and said gently, "With you and Mommy by my side, Daddy won't be tired."
After hearing this, Qibao happily rolled around on Tan Zhengchu, rubbing against him like a kitten: "Daddy is the best! I love Daddy the most!"
Tan Zhengchu was amused by her and started laughing. The pain in his body seemed to be relieved a lot.
He hugged Qibao gently and swore secretly in his heart: No matter how difficult the road ahead is, he will hold on for these lovely children.
However, his eyes unconsciously swept out the window, and he felt vaguely uneasy.
The mysterious woman's words, like a thorn, pierced deeply into his heart.
After Tan Zhengchu left, the lounge fell into silence.
The mysterious woman stood stiffly, looking intently at the door.
Her fingers trembled slightly and she clenched the bag in her hands tightly, as if she was afraid that he would lose it.
Just then, the two little kids Liubao and Dabao sneaked into the lounge.
They stood behind the woman, staring at her coldly, with a hint of vigilance and inquiry in their eyes.
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