Chapter 60 What guilty thing did you do? Why are you so flustered...?
Gu Qingke's expression could no longer be described simply as "ugly".
Out of the corner of his eye, the faint smile on Huo Yizhou's lips was particularly glaring, making him feel even more uncomfortable than Su Tanghao's words just now.
His voice was low and hoarse, "I'm sorry, but I really like Tangtang."
Every time he saw her and Huo Yizhou together, his heart felt like it was being repeatedly cut by a dull knife, the pain almost suffocating him.
Before he finished speaking, he had already turned and left.
Su Tanghao stared at the hastily departing figure and couldn't help but sneer, "How ridiculous! Does he think he can just throw my sister away whenever he wants and take her back whenever he wants?"
Seeing Su Tanghao stand up for her without hesitation, Su Tangtang felt a warmth in her heart. The original owner really had a good brother, but she didn't know how to cherish him. For a man, she argued with her brother several times and broke off relations with her family. It was really not worth it.
After saying goodbye to everyone, Su Tanghao got into the car with his sister.
As soon as the car started, Su Tangtang noticed that her brother's gaze was fixed on her face. His focused scrutiny made her a little uncomfortable, and she couldn't help but touch her cheek. "Brother, is there something on my face?"
“No,” Su Tanghao said thoughtfully, resting his chin on his hand. “It’s just that you’ve changed so much in the past six months. People who don’t know you would think you didn’t go on a farming reality show, but rather a reality show called ‘Transformation’, and that you’ve completely cured your love-struck brain that’s obsessed with Gu Qingke.”
Su Tangtang: "..."
She was initially taken aback, but after hearing the second half of the sentence, she was speechless.
As expected of a biological brother, he doesn't hold back when he criticizes someone.
“I just figured it out,” Su Tangtang said, sorting out her thoughts. “You see, I don’t like him anymore, but he abandoned Shen Yingying and came back to me. This makes me even more disgusted with him. I even think that I was blind to like him before. If he could be devoted to Shen Yingying, I would respect him more.”
“I told you long ago that Gu Qingke is no good person,” Su Tanghao slapped his thigh. “He has a heartless and ungrateful look about him, but you wouldn’t listen to me back then.”
Su Tangtang couldn't help but laugh.
"But the one you're talking about now seems quite good," Su Tanghao changed the subject, "What does his family do?"
Su Tangtang was slightly taken aback. Huo Yizhou had already confessed his background to her and obviously had no intention of hiding it. She carefully considered her words before speaking, "Brother, don't be too surprised if I tell you."
Su Tanghao raised an eyebrow and smiled, "What, is he really a male model? A pretty boy?"
He had glimpsed netizens' speculations while watching variety shows. At first, he did want to call his sister and tell her to stay away from that person, but then he thought that since Han Yang was a good friend, the person he introduced should be reliable, so he didn't interfere. More importantly, their relationship was already bad at that time, and he didn't want to make her resentful by interfering too much.
Su Tangtang didn't expect her brother to think that way, and quickly denied it, "No, that's not it."
Under Su Tanghao's questioning gaze, she said softly, "You know the Huo Group, right?"
“Yes, I know,” Su Tanghao nodded. “He’s Huo’s driver?”
Su Tangtang: "..."
"Brother, make a bold guess, like... the person in charge of the Huo family?"
Su Tanghao chuckled, "How could that be? It would be a waste of talent for someone like that to participate in this kind of variety show."
Seeing that he didn't believe her at all, Su Tangtang had no choice but to reiterate, "It really is him."
Su Tanghao assumed his sister was just being a little vain and softened his tone, "Don't worry, with your brother here, it doesn't matter if your boyfriend is poor. I can support you both, as long as he treats you well."
Su Tangtang was both touched and helpless. It seemed that no matter how she explained, her brother would not believe that Huo Yizhou was the person in charge of the Huo family.
But it's okay, he'll find out later.
The car slowly came to a stop in front of the Su family villa. The driver got out of the car smoothly and opened the car door for the brother and sister.
They walked side by side into the courtyard. The Su family villa was very spacious, with a meticulously maintained garden in the yard. After passing through the courtyard, they arrived at the living room in just a few minutes.
Su Tangtang immediately spotted her parents sitting on the living room sofa.
Although my father is over fifty, he still looks very energetic. Unlike the usual pot-bellied rich businessmen, he maintains a very good figure. My mother is gentle and dignified. Apart from the fine lines at the corners of her eyes that reveal the signs of aging, she is almost unrecognizable as her age.
When Mr. and Mrs. Su saw them come in, their eyes immediately focused on them. Mrs. Su immediately got up, walked quickly to Su Tangtang, took her hand and looked her over carefully.
"You've lost some weight and gotten a bit darker," Su's mother said, her voice full of affection.
Upon hearing this, Su Tangtang couldn't help but chuckle. "Mom, those two sentences of yours really hit a nerve."
Su's mother chuckled at her words, "I'm just worried about you, I'm just telling the truth."
Feeling the woman's natural concern, Su Tangtang's previously anxious heart quietly settled down. She had been worried that interacting with the original owner's parents would reveal her true colors and make them think that she was not the original Su Tangtang, but at this moment, her worries were slightly relieved.
Because the original novel doesn't describe Su's parents much, the most common description is that the original owner had disagreements with her family over a man, and Su's parents directly made harsh remarks, making people feel that they were difficult to get along with.
But after spending some time with them, she realized that Mr. and Mrs. Su were not the serious, rigid, and unsmiling parents she had imagined. On the contrary, they were open-minded, humorous, and their interactions with their children were relaxed and natural.
The reason I acted that way was because I was angered by the original owner of the body.
Su's mother gently held her hand, tears of relief welling up in her eyes. "Seeing you like this now, your parents are so happy."
Su Tangtang lowered her head sincerely, "Mom and Dad, I'm sorry. I was ignorant before and caused you so much worry."
These words finally brought tears to Su's mother's eyes, and Su's father gently patted her shoulder, his eyes filled with emotion.
Since her daughter grew up, she has caused Su's mother a lot of worry. Sometimes she is even confused as to why her daughter is so willful and a little naughty. Occasionally, she would have the thought that "they may have been switched at birth." After all, everyone in the Su family is reasonable.
"Mom," Su Tangtang panicked upon seeing this.
Mother Su wiped away her tears and smiled with relief. "It's alright, Mom is happy. Our Tangtang has really grown up."
Su's father nodded in agreement, "He is indeed much more sensible than before. It seems that this trip to the variety show was worthwhile."
Su Tangtang was speechless for a moment and could only smile helplessly. Su Tanghao, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but chuckle, which earned him a reproachful look from his sister.
Seeing the interaction between the brother and sister, Su's mother felt a long-lost warmth in her heart.
As a mother, she knows her daughter best. Her daughter's dramatic transformation must be due to a significant emotional setback. But on second thought, this kind of growth might not be a bad thing.
But he never imagined that his daughter had been replaced by a different soul.
After all, the idea of transmigrating into a book and taking over someone else's life is something that no one but the person involved would dare to think about, because it's just too unbelievable.
"It's okay to date," Su's mother gently advised, her gaze tender yet firm, "but remember, never lose yourself for love."
Su Tangtang nodded solemnly, "I've learned my lesson from last time, I won't do it again, Mom."
Su's mother smiled with satisfaction and squinted her head. "Are you tired? Go upstairs and rest for a while."
Su Tangtang said softly, "I'm quite tired, Mom. I'll go upstairs now."
Su's mother nodded. "Go ahead and get some rest."
Su Tangtang turned and went upstairs, leaving only her father, mother, and Su Tanghao in the living room, exchanging glances.
Su's father was especially happy, "It was really worth the trip. After not seeing you for half a year, you've become much more sensible since you came back."
Mother Su nodded with a smile, "That's right, it's definitely different now."
Su Tanghao smiled and replied, "Yes, you seem much more composed."
He stood up and said, "You guys chat first, I have to go and get busy, I have a meeting at the company later."
Now, the Su family's businesses have been largely handed over to Su Tanghao to manage.
Su's parents gradually had more free time. They would occasionally go on trips or meet up with friends. They lived a relaxed and carefree life. They would only go to the company to lend a hand when Su Tanghao was particularly busy.
That's why Su Tanghao became the busiest person in the family.
After Su Tanghao left, Su's parents also went out.
-
When Su Tangtang woke up, it was already late at night and the room was pitch black. She was in a daze for a few seconds before she gradually regained consciousness.
She reached out and turned on the bedside lamp. The soft light dispelled the darkness. Her phone buzzed beside her. She picked it up and answered.
"Hello?"
"Why did it take you so long to answer the phone?" Huo Yizhou's deep voice came through the receiver.
"She fell asleep, just woke up."
Are you still sleepy? Are you hungry?
Su Tangtang softly hummed in agreement. "I'm not sleepy anymore, I'm quite hungry."
Then, there was a brief silence on both ends of the phone. Although it had only been half a day, Su Tangtang felt as if several days had passed.
Half a minute later, she asked softly, "Have you eaten?"
"Not yet, I'll be there in a bit," Huo Yizhou replied.
Just then, there was a gentle knock on the door, and Su's mother's gentle voice came from outside, "Tangtang, are you awake?"
Su Tangtang covered the microphone and responded towards the door, "Mom, I'm awake, I'll get up now."
"Okay," came the soft footsteps of Su's mother fading into the distance outside the door.
Su Tangtang picked up the phone again. "My mom's calling me for dinner, I'll hang up now."
Huo Yizhou responded softly.
After hanging up the phone, he turned his gaze away from the window, glanced down at the darkened screen, and said calmly to the driver in the front seat, "Let's go."
The car slowly started moving and disappeared into the night.
He couldn't hear from her all afternoon, which made him worried. In the end, he couldn't resist and drove to her neighborhood that evening.
If that call hadn't been answered, he probably really would have knocked on her door.
When Su Tangtang walked into the living room, the food was already laid out on the table. Her father looked up and saw her, and said in a gentle tone, "Are you hungry? Come and eat."
She nodded and sat down with her father.
As soon as she sat down, Su's mother came out of the kitchen, followed by the nanny carrying a steaming bowl of pork rib soup.
Su's mother said with a smile, "I made your favorite pork rib soup."
Su Tangtang felt a warmth in her heart. "Thank you, Mom."
Su's mother gently ruffled her hair. "Why are you suddenly being so polite? I've cooked for you so many times before, and I've never heard you say thank you."
Su Tangtang was slightly taken aback, then smiled and explained, "I was just being immature before."
Su's mother gently replied, "But you still have to be like before, family members don't always need to say thank you."
“Okay,” Su Tangtang replied softly.
The three began their meal, and halfway through, Su Tangtang asked, "Where's my brother?"
“He’s working overtime tonight,” Su’s father replied.
Su Tangtang let out a "whoosh" and continued eating with her head down.
During the meal, Mr. and Mrs. Su didn't say much, and only the occasional clinking of bowls and spoons could be heard in the dining room.
After dinner, the family sat in the living room watching a variety show, the one that Su Tangtang had participated in filming.
“I love watching this,” said Su’s mother, but her tone revealed her heartache. “However, seeing you working in the fields, covered in sweat, really makes me feel bad. You are my daughter whom I have pampered since you were little.”
Su Tangtang smiled and held out her hand, "Farm work is indeed tiring, Mom. Look, my hands have become quite rough."
Su's mother carefully examined her daughter's hands, then spread out her own hands for comparison. Her own palms were actually whiter and more delicate, which made her feel even more distressed.
"No, Mom will take you to get a beauty salon membership tomorrow. We have to get your skin back to normal."
Su Tangtang nodded obediently, "Okay."
As the three were chatting and laughing, Su Tanghao pushed the door open and returned.
"Mom and Dad, Tangtang, what are you chatting about that makes you so happy?" he asked as he changed his shoes.
“They’re watching my variety show,” Su Tangtang replied.
Su Tanghao sat down next to her and asked, "What are your plans for the future?"
Su Tangtang exclaimed, "Ah, I haven't decided yet."
She is indeed hesitant about entering the entertainment industry.
"Come work at the company," Su Tanghao suggested.
Su Tangtang thought for a moment, then shook her head, "I don't want to go."
"Why?"
"I just don't like it."
"Then... enter the entertainment industry?"
"It's not that it's impossible."
Su Tanghao readily agreed, "Sure, our family also has an entertainment company. I'll arrange a reliable agent for you tomorrow."
He paused, then added, "Don't refuse. You're making money for others anyway, so why not make it for your own family?"
Su Tangtang was speechless for a moment.
She hadn't planned to refuse anyway; with readily available resources, why not use them?
-
The next day at noon, Su Tangtang received a call from the new agent that Su Tanghao had arranged for her. After a brief conversation, the two agreed to meet at a coffee shop.
As the show became a hit, Su Tangtang accumulated a lot of fans and was recognized by many people when she went out. Before going out, she would wear a hat and a mask to cover herself up.
When Su Tangtang arrived at the coffee shop, her agent was already sitting there waiting. On the phone, Su Tangtang felt that the other party's tone was independent and strong, but the first impression after meeting was somewhat different. She was wearing a blue woolen coat with white trousers, and her overall temperament was clean and gentle.
Su Tangtang walked to the seat opposite her and sat down.
The two introduced themselves to each other.
"Ji Tingmeng".
"Su Tangtang".
Ji Tingmeng said, "From today onwards, I will be your manager."
She paused briefly, then added, "I'm a bit older than you."
Su Tangtang nodded in understanding, "Okay, then I'll call you Sister Ji."
Ji Tingmeng smiled slightly, "Okay."
"By the way, Sister Ji, how many artists do you manage now?"
“You’re the only one right now,” Ji Tingmeng replied.
Su Tangtang gave a soft "Mmm".
Ji Tingmeng then got straight to the point, "After this variety show ends, your popularity will be at its peak, and we must seize the opportunity."
She analyzed the current situation and plans in a clear and logical manner, while Su Tangtang listened attentively.
Finally, Ji Tingmeng explained the recent arrangements, "There's a watch endorsement shoot tomorrow, you need to get up early, I'll go with you."
Su Tangtang was a little surprised, "You already have a job?"
Ji Tingmeng nodded and explained, "You're currently in the spotlight, and you've received many endorsement offers. This watch brand is the one I selected that I think best suits your current image."
Su Tangtang said sincerely, "Thank you, Sister Ji."
Ji Tingmeng replied calmly, "You're welcome."
-
After separating from Ji Tingmeng, Su Tangtang went home. Not long after, her mother took her to a beauty salon, and the two didn't return until evening.
The next day, Su Tangtang got up very early, got ready, and went out to find that Ji Tingmeng was already waiting for her at the door.
"Sister Ji, next time just come inside and wait. It's so cold outside," Su Tangtang said.
“It’s not cold in the car,” Ji Tingmeng replied casually.
Su Tangtang noticed that Ji Tingmeng always treated her with a subtle sense of distance.
After getting in the car, Ji Tingmeng started the engine, and the two quickly arrived at the filming location.
As soon as she got out of the car, Su Tangtang saw Shen Yingying.
Shen Yingying also saw her.
Perhaps because there were many people around, Shen Yingying greeted her very warmly, "Tangtang!"
Su Tangtang's lips twitched slightly, but a natural smile appeared on her face. "Yingying."
The two appeared to be on good terms, but inwardly they disliked each other.
They walked inside side by side.
"Are you here to film too?" Shen Yingying asked.
Su Tangtang nodded. "You too?"
"Yes."
Everyone around them was stunned. Weren't these two publicly at odds before? Their relationship was also obviously tense on variety shows. How come they're so close in private?
The smiles on their faces vanished instantly upon entering the dressing room.
Their warm and friendly demeanor was just for show.
The staff were used to their "change of expression" and tacitly remained silent.
That's how it should be.
After finishing her makeup, Su Tangtang went to take photos. The two of them took their own photos, but the photographer suggested taking a few photos together. Although they were reluctant, they still cooperated and completed the photoshoot.
The workday ended quickly.
On the way back, Su Tangtang received a call from Huo Yizhou. The two hadn't seen each other for two days. Huo Yizhou hadn't worked for half a year and was extremely busy as soon as he returned. Su Tangtang was also focused on her career, and they tacitly avoided mentioning meeting.
The call ended after only a few words; Huo Yizhou had to attend a meeting.
Before going to bed that night, Su Tangtang was browsing Weibo and discovered that she and Shen Yingying were trending on Weibo.
The title is: #Shen Yingying and Su Tangtang reconcile#
Clicking on it reveals a scene of them chatting animatedly as they got off the bus today.
The comments section was already in an uproar:
"It feels so fake..."
"It's definitely an act! Look how fake Su Tangtang's smile is, while our Yingying is much more genuine. I know I can't bring myself to like Su Tangtang."
"Nonsense! Our Tangtang is clearly more sincere, okay!"
The fans of the two sides started arguing.
Su Tangtang watched for a while, then silently turned off her phone and went to sleep.
A few days later, she received a call from Gu Qingke, who wanted to invite her to dinner. Su Tangtang refused without even thinking about it.
Before hanging up, the other party said, "I'm at your door."
Su Tangtang paused for a moment, then replied, "Then you can go."
"I won't leave unless you come out."
"Then I'll call my bodyguards."
Gu Qingke paused, then lowered her voice, "Tangtang, can't you really give me a chance?"
"No," she said, hanging up the phone.
He couldn't help but mutter under his breath, "What a lunatic..."
She had just finished yelling when the phone rang again. She glanced at it and saw it was Gu Qingke again. She immediately rejected the call.
The other party kept calling, and Su Tangtang, unable to bear it any longer, answered the phone, her tone very impatient, "What's wrong?"
Gu Qingke quickly said, "Don't hang up yet, I've brought the car to you."
Su Tangtang paused upon hearing this, then remembered the matter and said, "Just leave it at the door, my driver will drive it away in a bit."
“I won’t give you the key if you don’t come,” Gu Qingke insisted.
Su Tangtang: "..."
She eventually went downstairs.
She was only wearing a thin nightgown at home, and before going out, she casually put on a mid-length down jacket. As soon as she stepped out of the room, the cold wind hit her face, making her shiver.
She called two bodyguards and walked together to the main gate, where she immediately saw Gu Qingke standing by the roadside.
Upon seeing her, Gu Qingke strode over, but upon noticing the bodyguard beside her, her gaze immediately darkened.
Su Tangtang held out her hand. "Give me the key."
Gu Qingke refused, and only called out softly, "Tangtang, you've finally agreed to see me."
I remember how we used to see each other every day on variety shows, but now that the show is over, it's so hard to see her even once.
Before, Su Tangtang was always in front of him, and he only felt annoyed, but now he only misses her.
Su Tangtang crossed her arms and stared at him, "If you don't give it to me now, I won't be polite."
Gu Qingke panicked for a moment, then glanced at the bodyguard beside her, and had no choice but to obediently take out the key and place it in her palm.
She turned to leave, but Gu Qingke reached out and grabbed the hem of her clothes.
"Let go," Su Tangtang said coldly.
Gu Qingke insisted on not letting go.
Just then, a black Bentley quietly came to a stop, the door opened, a long leg stepped out, and then the person appeared.
Upon seeing who it was, Su Tangtang's face immediately lit up with a smile, and she called out, "Brother Zhou!"
Huo Yizhou strode to her side, grabbed Gu Qingke's hand that was holding Su Tangtang, and forcefully shook it off. Gu Qingke was caught off guard and staggered, almost falling.
"Pretty boy!" Gu Qingke pointed at him and cursed.
Huo Yizhou gave him a cold glance, his icy look instantly silencing Gu Qingke.
"roll."
Gu Qingke still refused to leave, so Su Tangtang gave a wink to the two bodyguards. The two quickly stepped forward, grabbed Gu Qingke, and no matter how much he struggled, it was to no avail. He was soon stuffed into the car.
A bodyguard got into the driver's seat and drove the car away.
After they left, Su Tangtang turned to Huo Yizhou and asked, "Why are you here?"
“I miss you,” he said in a low voice. “You haven’t missed me at all these days apart? You haven’t even called me.” There was a hint of resentment in his voice.
Su Tangtang chuckled, "I was just afraid of bothering you."
"There will always be time to chat with you."
She took two steps forward and wrapped her arms around his waist. "It feels like it's been so long."
“I think so too,” Huo Yizhou replied, putting his arm around her waist.
After embracing for a moment, Huo Yizhou led her to the car, and Su Tangtang followed without saying a word.
The driver, who was waiting nearby, opened the car door at the right moment. Su Tangtang and Huo Yizhou got into the car, and the driver closed the door and quietly stepped aside.
As soon as the car door closed, Su Tangtang hugged Huo Yizhou.
He held her tightly and lowered his head to gently kiss her lips.
One after another.
A light kiss wasn't enough, so he deepened it, cradling the back of her head in his hands. Su Tangtang nestled in his arms; the car's interior, though small, was filled with a tender atmosphere.
The sounds of kissing, the soft rustling of lips and teeth, and the intertwined breaths amplified in my ears.
The kiss lasted a long time; they parted, then pressed together again, as if trying to merge their bodies into one.
After a while, the two slowly separated. Looking at her glistening lips, Huo Yizhou couldn't help but give her another light peck.
Su Tangtang buried her face in his chest shyly.
At this moment, Huo Yizhou had only one thought in his mind: to marry her so that they would never have to be separated again.
But she said she wanted to wait a little longer.
Let's wait a little longer then.
Time passed slowly, and the brief moment of tenderness was coming to an end. Su Tangtang said softly, "I'm going back."
Huo Yizhou nodded, "Okay."
He made a move to get out of the car, but Su Tangtang stopped him, saying, "Don't get out. It's right in front of my house. Do you think I'd get lost?"
Huo Yizhou chuckled, "Okay."
Su Tangtang got out of the car and walked into the house, looking back every few steps. As soon as she stepped into the living room, she saw Su Tanghao standing there.
She was startled. "What are you doing standing here? You scared me to death!"
Su Tanghao looked her over, his gaze lingering on her slightly swollen lips for a moment. "What did you do wrong? Why are you so flustered?"
Su Tangtang gave an awkward smile, "No."
“When I got back, I saw a Bentley parked in front of my house,” Su Tanghao raised an eyebrow. “Did your boyfriend come to see you in his boss’s car?”
Su Tangtang: "..."
“Yes,” she readily admitted.
Su Tanghao clicked his tongue, "To be honest, it's a bit stingy. If you two really get married, I'll give you a car as part of your dowry."
Su Tangtang gave a forced smile, "Two cars, please."
"That's greed."
“I was greedy,” Su Tangtang said, turning and walking into the house.
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