In the past, he had been too frivolous in his relationships, and the old lady had worried more than once that no one could control him. Now, seeing her son dating, Zhou Congjin had a meaningful look in his eyes.
"Whatever message you want, we'll publish it in the newspaper and announce it to the world."
Tan Yuchen pondered for a moment with feigned seriousness, "It sounds like a good idea, what do you think, President Meng?"
He turned his head to ask Meng Jiuyi for his opinion, and in response, Meng Jiuyi pinched his waist hard. Considering that his father was there, Meng Jiuyi didn't dare to make too much noise, but Zhou Congjin took in their interaction and didn't expect that his son would be so worthless when it came to dating.
When did you get back?
"This morning."
Tan Yuchen grasped Meng Jiuyi's shoulder and formally introduced them.
This wasn't the first time they'd met, yet Meng Jiuyi remained reserved. Zhou Congjin nodded and looked at Tan Yuchen.
"Come up with me, I have something to ask you."
When he looked at Meng Jiuyi, his expression revealed a gentleness that he hadn't shown before.
"Don't be shy, just let them know if you need anything."
The villa had servants, but most of them were only there to maintain daily cleanliness and wouldn't stay for long. Meng Jiuyi was immediately flattered.
As Tan Yuchen was leaving, he saw her looking blank and couldn't help but flick her nose with his finger.
"Don't be afraid, this old man has no bad intentions."
Meng Jiuyi shook her head, "I'm not scared." She tugged at her sleeve, her eyes sparkling, "Could you secretly get me an autograph later?"
Please, these are people you only see on TV, and they can brag about them for years. But if you think about it, you probably can't even sign your name casually.
Tan Yuchen initially thought she was scared, but upon closer inspection, she was full of energy, with every pore radiating excitement.
It was as if his father was more attractive than him.
He snorted softly and pinched her nose.
"I'm not afraid that this wicked old man will cause trouble. Elderly people who are lonely and widowed are bound to be wicked."
Zhou Congjin, who hadn't gone far: "........."
Meng Jiuyi shook his head and blinked. "The usual tricks for interfering are to offer me money to leave you. I've already prepared my own pockets. I'll secretly ask your dad how much he wants, and then we can split the profits."
Tan Yuchen: "........."
His gaze instantly changed. Meng Jiuyi tried to escape, but Tan Yuchen grabbed him by the back of the neck and pulled him back.
He gently stroked her cheek with his fingers.
“Public officials don’t have much money. I have more assets than him. President Meng, you might as well try to get more money out of me.”
The man's eyes were incredibly dangerous; it was easy to guess what he was up to.
Before leaving, he went to the kitchen to order some snacks for Meng Jiuyi, completely ignoring how long Zhou Congjin had been waiting upstairs.
The study faces the sea, with a view of the endless islands and yachts drawing continuous arcs along the coast.
Zhou Congjin stood by the window and heard footsteps behind him.
What did you promise me before I went abroad?
He almost caused a death abroad. If something really happens, Zhou Congjin will not only be unable to protect him, but will also likely be implicated by him.
Tan Yuchen simply admitted it.
"I broke my promise."
Seeing him standing by the wall, unusually silent, Zhou Congjin did not criticize him further.
"So many years have passed since that incident. Your mother and grandfather won't blame you. If you keep holding onto this resentment and become blind and confused, you'll surely suffer even greater setbacks in the future."
It's time to let it go.
Many people said this to Tan Yuchen.
After a brief silence, Tan Yuchen wanted to smoke a cigarette, but when he reached into his bag, he remembered that during the time Zhang Ma was gone, she couldn't stand even a wisp of cigarette ash, so Tan Yuchen simply quit smoking.
He looked up at Zhou Congjin and said, "Dad, I still feel like this isn't over yet."
Zhou Congjin remained silent.
"Tan Yuan refused to admit guilt. The bomb fragments from that year were of two different types. The one in the yard had limited destructive power. The MK-77 was a military-grade bomb, and it was unlikely that either he or Peker would have come into contact with it."
Tan Yuchen's eyes were sharp. "Back then, was the other side's target me, or were they using me to lure you here? I'm increasingly convinced it was the latter."
The torment and guilt of so many years almost became the straw that broke Tan Yuchen's back, but he would eventually come to his senses.
That year was Zhou Congjin's first year transitioning from a national engineer to an official. He was supposed to go abroad with his father and the others, but due to his special status, he ultimately stayed behind.
Perhaps he was the original target.
Someone is using others to commit murder.
Zhou Congjin's expression gradually turned serious. "Regardless of whether it's you or not, you're not allowed to make any more rash moves. Do you really think your life is worth this kind of trouble?"
Tan Yuchen nodded, speaking casually.
"I know, I have a wife now, and I value my life."
Zhou Congjin remained silent for a while.
"Seriously?"
"More real than real gold."
The sun was shining brightly outside the window. She got bored while waiting and sat down to swing on the swing. Tan Yuchen only glanced at her and his eyes melted.
Zhou Congjin said, "Your grandmother probably won't agree."
The old lady had chosen quite a few marriage partners for Tan Yuchen, but none of them were surnamed Meng.
Tan Yuchen's expression was nonchalant, showing no sign of panic. "Back then, you managed to pursue my mother relentlessly for so many years. How could I, with a family tradition of such ambition, not have this much awareness?"
The Zhou family had fallen on hard times and, by all accounts, would never be as well-off as the Tan family.
However, the two had known each other for a long time, and Zhou Congjin's perseverance over the years earned him the old man's appreciation, which finally led him to change his mind.
After he finished speaking, he flicked two fingers and was about to go downstairs when Zhou Congjin asked, "What do you like about her?"
Tan Yuchen stopped walking, without even thinking about it.
"Because of her, I feel like I'm someone who can still be saved."
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On the way back, he kept a low profile and didn't say a word about what they had talked about in the house.
Meng Jiuyi stole several glances at him before someone suddenly grabbed her by the neck like a goose, and Tan Yuchen looked down at her.
"What are you looking at? See if I have any checks in my bag."
His sarcastic tone was obvious, and Meng Jiuyi, lying on his chest, fearlessly hummed in response.
Tan Yuchen pretended to be serious and said, "Old Zhou did bring up this issue, and we even talked about money."
Meng Jiuyi's eyes suddenly widened. Could it be that he really had to pay?
He continued slowly, "He said it's not impossible to separate, but you have to pay me a billion."
? ? ?
Meng Jiuyi was stunned. "Why should I pay?"
Tan Yuchen said, "You've been enjoying my tender body without contributing anything, so you should at least pay some depreciation fee, right?"
"That wouldn't require a billion, would it?"
"I even gave you a discount."
He shamelessly said, "Old Zhou originally wanted to ask you for 10 billion."
Enraged, Meng Jiuyi grabbed his neck, and the two suddenly started playing around in the back seat. Tan Yuchen laughed and pinned her down. There was still a red mark on the back of her neck. His pupils slowly darkened, and he bit it.
"Come to my place?"
The seaside villa has a better view and is more convenient for him to do whatever he wants. He likes to bully her when she can't get help from anyone.
Meng Jiuyi kicked her leg in protest, "No! I want to go back to the courtyard."
There was also a yard full of flowers that she had planted. Zhou Ting didn't need anyone to water them these past few days, and renting the whole place for a year would be very expensive. Little did she know that Tan Yuchen had already bought it.
There are dedicated security guards patrolling the area around the courtyard house, so even though the outer walls are not completely sealed off, there is still no need to worry about security.
However, upon opening the door to the west wing, Tan Yuchen sensed something was amiss.
The fine threads that had been wrapped around the door were gone.
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