vstars Chapter 275 I can protect her with my life
Chapter 275 I can protect her with my life
Tan Haoyu gently stroked his daughter's head, his expression serious. "Our Tan family has always valued self-defense skills. Your Aunt Xiaoxuan didn't learn them back then, and Dad hopes that you and your sister Daqingqing can master them and protect yourselves."
Little Jingjing nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.
At this moment, the housekeeper, Aunt Liu, hurriedly entered the practice room, bowed respectfully, and said, "Mr. Tan, Uncle Zheng brought a boy, saying he wants to see you."
Tan Haoyu frowned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he instructed, "Aunt Liu, please invite Uncle Zheng to the reception room first."
As he spoke, he scooped Xiao Qingqing into his arms and strode toward the reception room.
In the reception room, Uncle Zheng and a tall, thin boy were sitting on the sofa waiting.
As soon as Tan Haoyu entered the room carrying Xiao Qingqing, Uncle Zheng immediately stood up and greeted him respectfully: "Mr. Tan, it's been a long time!"
Little Qingqing was very well-behaved and said in a clear voice, "Hello, Uncle Zheng, please sit down." Then she turned to the boy next to her, "Brother, you can sit next to me too." The boy nodded shyly.
Uncle Zheng cleared his throat and explained, "Mr. Tan, this child is the injured boy that Xiao Qingqing saved last time. After he recovered, he kept saying that he wanted to thank Xiao Qingqing in person, and he wouldn't listen to any of my attempts to persuade him. I had no choice but to bring him here."
Tan Haoyu looked at the boy with piercing eyes and said, "Raise your head." The boy, however, seemed frozen in place, keeping his head down and remaining motionless.
Seeing this, Xiao Qingqing walked over to the boy with her short legs, gently took his arm with her little hand, and said softly, "Brother, don't be afraid, my dad is a very nice person."
Encouraged by Xiao Qingqing, the boy finally slowly raised his head and met Tan Haoyu's gaze.
Tan Haoyu's gaze was like a sharp scalpel, fixed on the young man in front of him.
The two stared at each other for a long time. The boy's eyes seemed empty and lifeless, yet they also revealed a sharp edge. An ordinary person would not be able to stare at Tan Haoyu for so long.
"What's your name?" Tan Haoyu's voice boomed, echoing in the reception room.
The boy pursed his lips and remained silent; the air seemed to freeze instantly.
Seeing this, Xiao Qingqing toddled over to the boy, tilted her head up, and asked in a sweet voice, "Brother, what's your name?"
After a long while, the boy finally spoke in a hoarse voice, like a rusty gear turning with difficulty: "Yang...Lie".
Tan Haoyu was incredibly perceptive; he could tell at a glance that the young man was trying his best to hide his past.
Despite Lie's best efforts to disguise himself, those subtle body movements and the occasional complex expressions that flashed across his face did not escape Tan Haoyu's notice.
"Old Zheng, take him away." Tan Haoyu gave the order without hesitation.
Yang Lie's body trembled violently, and he said urgently, "I won't leave!"
He took a deep breath and continued, "I want to stay by Xiao Qingqing's side. I'm willing to protect her with my life!"
Tan Haoyu stared at Lie, sensing his sincerity from his resolute gaze and trembling voice.
But since it concerned his daughter's safety, he had to be cautious, and he still had many concerns in his heart.
Just then, Xiao Qingqing tugged at Tan Haoyu's arm, gently shaking it, and said in a coquettish tone, "Daddy, let my brother stay, he can play with Qingqing."
Tan Haoyu was slightly taken aback, looking down at his daughter's innocent face. Little Qingqing never showed affection to others without reason; since she was willing to accept Yang Lie, this boy must have something special about him and wouldn't hurt her.
After a moment's thought, Tan Haoyu said in a deep voice, "Alright, Yang Lie, from now on, you will stay and be Xiao Qingqing's servant, responsible for taking care of and protecting her."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Qingqing's face lit up with a smile. She grabbed Lie's hand and skipped along, saying, "Brother, I'll take you to find Aunt Liu and arrange a place for you to stay."
Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, Old Zheng said worriedly, "Mr. Tan, this Yang Lie's background is unknown. What if..."
"Don't worry, he won't hurt Xiao Qingqing." Tan Haoyu interrupted Lao Zheng, his tone full of confidence. "There's no need to send anyone to investigate his background."
After speaking, Tan Haoyu paused and instructed, "If Aunt Liu has Tan Xiaoxuan at home, have her come to the study."
Tan Xiaoxuan's Little Calculation
Tan Haoyu went to the study and began to focus on reviewing the documents.
At this moment, the housekeeper, Aunt Liu, tiptoed in and said respectfully, "Mr. Tan, Miss Xiaoxuan is reading a new script."
Upon hearing this, Tan Xiaoxuan, who was studying the script on the living room sofa, suddenly recalled the heartwarming scene of Tan Haoyu, Zhu Ziqing, and Xiao Qingqing having lunch together as a family of three. Her eyes lit up, and she excitedly tossed the script aside, muttering to herself, "Wow, I really helped my brother a lot this time! If it weren't for my help, how could he have won over my sister-in-law so quickly!"
Thinking of this, Tan Xiaoxuan couldn't wait to get up and rushed towards Tan Haoyu's study.
"Bang!" The study door was pushed open by Tan Xiaoxuan. Tan Haoyu frowned, looked up, and his eyes showed a hint of displeasure.
"Big brother! If you want to thank me, prepare a big gift package!" Tan Xiaoxuan said, hands on her hips, looking smug.
Tan Haoyu put down the documents in his hand and looked at her with a half-smile: "Thank you? I think you should thank me for causing trouble. Those random flowers and those tacky notes, were they your doing?"
Tan Xiaoxuan's heart skipped a beat, and she knew something was wrong; it seemed her plan had gone awry. But she still tried to remain calm and said with a smile, "Brother, I was only doing this for your own good! I was thinking of helping you win the heart of your beauty as soon as possible."
Tan Haoyu's face darkened, and he solemnly announced, "Xiaoxuan, you're going back to the United States tomorrow. You'll spend a month reflecting on your mistakes and write a written self-criticism of no less than three thousand words."
"Big brother! I'm so old, why are you punishing me like this!" Tan Xiaoxuan protested, stamping her feet, her face full of grievance. "Besides, your relationship with your sister-in-law has improved, so I've done a great job, haven't I? I'm staying at my parents' house now, isn't that because I want to help you?"
“No matter how old you are, you will always be my sister, and I have the right to discipline you,” Tan Haoyu said without room for argument.
"Brother, instead of worrying about me, you should think more about how to win back your wife!" Tan Xiaoxuan protested, her eyes darting around.
Tan Xiaoxuan then said mysteriously, "Big brother, let me tell you, I've already made plans with Li Siqi. Tomorrow, we'll go shopping with your wife. Maybe being with us will remind her of some things from the past."
Upon hearing this, a flicker of interest crossed Tan Haoyu's eyes. He had to admit that Tan Xiaoxuan's plan was indeed feasible; having Li Siqi and Tan Xiaoxuan get close to Zhu Ziqing might truly help her remember her past. He secretly reflected, wondering why he hadn't thought of such a simple method before.
"Alright, I'll let you off this time. But if the plan fails, we'll settle all the old scores together!" Tan Haoyu said to Tan Xiaoxuan, half-jokingly and half-seriously.