Ch. 411..420

Chapter 411: 411 Objection

Tao Zhi and Tao Zheng didn’t agree to the marriage with Tan Jing, so Tan Song set his sights on the youngest Tao Qi. It was said that when they were in the Tao family, Tan Jing and Tao Qi had a good relationship. Although their ages weren’t suitable, age wasn’t a problem as long as they loved each other..

Tan Song looked at Tao Qi in Tao Zhi’s arms and said shamelessly, “I remember that when Jingjing was living with you, she had the best relationship with Xiao Qi, right? If they were to get married, age was not a problem at all. As long as they liked each other, all would be fine, right?”

Tao Qi had yet to react when Tao Zhi spoke first, “President Tan, are you crazy? My youngest brother is still studying in his primary school. He’s only ten years old this year. Why are you coming after him?”

After hearing his elder brother’s words, Tao Qi also understood what Tan Song meant. Tao Qi said angrily, “You’re too much. I’m only ten years old, and you want me to marry your daughter. You’re despicable! 1 don’t want to marry your daughter. I don’t like that bad woman!”

Tan Jing’s face was as black as the bottom of a pot. Everyone was saying that they didn’t want to marry her. Even Tao Qi, this little brat, rejected her. Was she that annoying?

Zhao Ru was so happy that Tao Zhi rejected Tan Jing. She was so happy that she didn’t know where to stand to watch the show. She would laugh along with those people but was afraid Tan Jing would find out.

“I don’t want to marry that bad woman who bullied my sister!” Tao Qi was afraid that his parents would give him that bad woman.

“I won’t let you marry her.” Tao Zhi held Tao Qi’s arm and said firmly, “No one in our family will marry Tan Jing.”

At first, the surrounding people were curious about why the Tao family wanted to marry the daughter of the Tan family. Now, they finally understood the reason. It turned out that the Tao family did not intend to marry the Tan family. They were purely playing with them.

Tan Song would definitely be able to see what others could understand. He had nowhere to vent his anger and could only stand in the crowd and be mercilessly mocked by them.

The gossipy guests started discussing at once. All of them were saying that the father and daughter of the Tan family were ridiculous. Their relationship was so bad, yet they still wanted to marry the Tao family.

“Jingjing, didn’t you say that you have a good relationship with them?” Zhao Ru deliberately asked Tan Jing. Her voice was not too soft, just enough for the people around to hear. “Why don’t any of them want to marry you?”

Zhao Ru mocked Tan Jing in her heart. So what if she was the eldest daughter of the Tan family? These people still despised her.

Tan Jing glared at Zhao Ru and warned her to keep quiet.

“This is hilarious. This is the first time I’ve seen someone being despised like this. I’ve long heard that the eldest daughter of the Tan family has a good relationship with her adoptive parents. I didn’t expect it to be a lie!”

“Hahahaha, Miss Tan must be regretting it now, right? If she didn’t return to the Tan family, she might become the eldest daughter of the Tao family. That was ten thousand times better than the little eldest daughter of the Tan family.” One of the young ladies said.

“Today’s birthday party was indeed not in vain!” A successful man with few hairs on his head said, “If 1 were Tan Song, 1 would take my daughter and leave now. How would 1 have the face to stand here and talk about marriage with others?”

“Didn’t they say the Tao family had swapped the two girls? With the Tao family’s financial resources, did they need to swap the child?” Someone suddenly said.

That’s right. If the nurse said true, then the Tao family must have swapped the child so their daughter could live a good life. However, Tan Rou was the daughter of a wealthy family. Was it necessary for Father Tao to switch both the girls?

When Tan Jing heard this, she felt not only regret, but also hatred. Why did she have to live a hard life when she was around, but Tan Rou became a noble young miss the moment she returned? A seven-figure dress, makeup done by a top makeup artist, and a villa in Jade Water Elegant Residence. What right did Tan Rou have to enjoy these things that originally belonged to her?

Tan Jing felt they must have known that she was not their daughter long ago, so they deliberately let her live such a difficult life..

 

Chapter 412: 412 How The Tables Have Turned

 

 

“Today is my precious daughter’s birthday. Our family didn’t want to talk about this at this time, but since you mentioned it, let’s talk about it.” Mr. Tao stood up. “Some people have said that we swapped both the girls so that our daughter could enjoy life; but now that the situation has changed, we feel that we have to explain ourselves. Otherwise, people will say we deliberately sent our daughter to the Tan family to let her suffer.”

After saying that, he even glanced at Tan Song. Tan Song was so ashamed that he wished he had never come to this banquet.

Mr. Tao raised his hand, and Tao Zhen, behind him, immediately turned on the big screen and played a video.

Tan Song’s face turned green. He even said that they didn’t want to talk about this at the banquet, but in the end, they had already prepared the video.

The sickly nurse appeared in the video again, and her condition had worsened. As soon as the video started, she said impatiently, “I’m guilty. It’s all my fault. Everything 1 said earlier was a lie! It wasn’t the Tao family who paid me to swap the child. It was the Tan family who paid me to say this. I was seriously ill. The Tan family came to me and said they would give me a large sum of money and help me find the best doctor to treat me. However, they wanted me to help them slander the Tao family. 1 didn’t want to die, so I agreed to his conditions!”

“This is all the money that the Tan family transferred to me. I’ve already used some of the money and don’t dare to use some more. I’m afraid that the King of Hell will take me away now.” The nurse said with tears and snot.

“Is this all a self-directed act by the Tan family?”

“Tan Song is too detestable!”

“I told you there was something fishy about that nurse. 1 was right, wasn’t I?”

Everyone discussed again, but this time, they were scolding Tan Song.

The nurse continued, “Both madams gave birth in our hospital. They both gave birth at night. The two children were brought out of the delivery room almost simultaneously. But at that time, the power supply in our hospital malfunctioned, and the electricity was cut off for half an hour. The newborn had not yet been put on the bracelet, so the child was carried in the wrong place. That’s the truth. I’m not lying!”

“D*mn, now that you mention it, Tan Rou is the unlucky one, right? First, she was swabbed by the nurse; then she fell into the Tan family’s den. She finally grew up and returned to her own home, but Tan Jing still targeted her everywhere. This is tragic.”

“Wasn’t there a rumor that Tan Rou was being kept as a mistress? 1 remember that incident was fake. In the end, the investigation found out that it was done by a classmate of Tan Rou who was jealous of her. But I heard that that classmate was good friends with Tan Jing previously. Tan Jing even got her mother to be her nanny.”

“Oh my god, it’s a terrifying thing to think. Could Tan Jing do those things and then framed her classmate?”

“Tan Jing is really unlucky. Look at how much trouble she caused the moment she went back. Her family and company were in trouble, her parents divorced, and her friends had misfortunes. They were either fired or sent to the police station. This person is really terrifying!”

“What nonsense are you talking about?” Tan Jing shouted, “They’re the ones who let me down! 1 was supposed to be the daughter of the Tao family from the Capital, but Tan Rou stole my life! Also, when I was with the Tao family, the Tao family lived in that small broken house, but Tan Rou moved into a good house the moment she returned and even restored her identity as the daughter of a wealthy family. Do you think they are deliberately targeting me?”

“This…” The surrounding people looked at each other. They felt that what Tan Jing said made sense.

“Why can Tan Rou live such a comfortable life in my house while I suffered! My parents gave Tan Rou so much money. Why is she spending it so freely?” Tan Jing shouted at the crowd.

“If I remember correctly, my sister has already returned the money to your family. Didn’t she donate it in the name of President Tan?” Tao Zheng asked.

“I remember that Miss Tan mentioned this money during the restaurant’s live broadcast. What, are you guys regretting your donation?”

“Isn’t it just a few million?” Tao Zhi said generously, “President Tan, bring the bank card over. I’ll transfer it to you on the spot.”

“When did we ask you to donate?” Before Tan Song could say anything, Tan Jing was the first to flare up. “She should return this money to me. I’ve suffered for her for more than ten years. Shouldn’t she return the money to me?” “You’ve suffered?” Mrs. Tao couldn’t stand it anymore. She was furious.. “Tan Jing, did you really suffer while you were with us?!”

 

Chapter 413: 413 Settle the scores

 

 

“Isn’t it suffering? Have I ever had a good day at your house?” Tan Jing asked. “You even have to note down every cent that we’ve used! 1 hated that life!!!” “Haha!” Tao Zhen’s mother was so angry that her heart ached. She ordered, “Tao Zhen, bring those books over!”

Tao Zhen moved out a box from the side of the stage. It was filled with books.

“Why? Are you still planning to take back the tens of thousands of yuan you spent on me?” Tan Jing asked sarcastically.

“Since you want to settle the scores, then you have to settle it clearly.” Mother Tao flipped through an old account book. “I just had a habit to keep these records as a diary, but 1 didn’t expect it to come in handy today.”

“This is the dance class we’ve sent you to since you were four years old. We signed you up for it. It costs 8 yuan per class. We hired one of the best dance teachers in the country.” Mother Tao picked out one of the accounts and read it out.

“This is the piano lesson you took. We’ve hired a famous piano teacher from abroad. One lesson costs 1,2, and you’ve been taking it for five years. And the piano 1 bought for you. It’s not very expensive, but it still cost 1.5 million.”

Mother Tao read out the second account.

“When you were ten years old, you saw a floral dress in the mall. At that time, that dress was worth 8 yuan. We felt that the material of that dress was not good enough, so we didn’t buy it for you. On the next, you received seven hand-sewn floral dresses. That dress was embroidered by a famous Suzhou embroidery master in China. One dress is worth 15,. You can count the cost of seven dresses. We have never mistreated you since you were a child!”

Tan Jing still remembered those floral dresses. However, she was angry that Mrs. Tao didn’t buy her that floral dress, so she didn’t care about those dresses. She thought that Mrs. Tao had randomly found a roadside tailor to make them for her.

“The amount of money you have spent in the family over the years, if not thirty million, it should be at least twenty million.” Mrs. Tao closed the account book. “If you really want to settle the score, then we’ll settle it. How much money does our Rourou owe your family? We’ll pay it back now. And you, Tan Jing, have to return all the money you spent on our family to us!”

“President Tan, we can return the money our Rourou spent to you now. When are you going to return the money your daughter spent at our house?” Mr. Tao said sternly.

Tan Song kept a straight face and did not say a word. He could not take out that sum of money at all. Let alone 3 million, he could not even take out 3 million now. He had wanted to use Tan Jing to get something back but he didn’t think that he would have to pay back more.”

Tan Jing’s face was filled with disbelief. Why did she spend so much money? Since she was young, she has indeed learned a lot of skills. She had learned piano, dance, and violin, but no one had ever told her those teachers were all top masters from abroad. She thought the Tao parents had randomly found them to make up the numbers.

If she had known earlier, she would have rejected the Tan family when they came looking for her. This birthday party would have been held for her if she had rejected the Tan family.

She couldn’t give up on the Tao family in the capital. She had to be married into the Tao family in the capital. Otherwise, what would happen to the rest of her life?

“Auntie, I’m sorry.” Tan Jing pursed her lips and started crying. “1 didn’t know about those things. Can I please beg for forgiveness now?”

Mrs. Tao ignored her.

Tan Song calculated in his heart and then shamelessly dragged Tan Jing to apologize to the Tao family. However, the phone in his pocket rang before he could walk to the front of the stage.

Tan Song didn’t even look at him and hung up the phone. Nothing was more important than building a good relationship with the Tao family. However, the call came in again. Tan Song had no choice but to answer the call first.

As he listened, Tan Song’s expression changed. He didn’t even hang up the phone and ran out of the venue.

Tan Jing was confused. Why did her father leave first? What about her? She couldn’t leave. If she left now, she wouldn’t have the chance to get close to the Tao family from the Capital in the future, so Tan Jing thickened her skin and stayed.

Zhao Ru also stayed to attend the banquet. She was still dreaming of being the young lady of the Tao family.. Since Tao Zhi didn’t like Tan Jing, did that mean Zhao Ru had a chance?

 

Chapter 414: 414 A Brilliant Appearance

 

 

When Tao Zhen saw Tan Song leave, he knew that the matter was over. Hence, he walked to Father Tao’s side and leaned over to whisper a few words into his ear.

Mr. Tao nodded slightly and said, “Let’s start.”

Tao Zhen stood back on the stage, cleared his throat, and began the process. “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to our dear daughter’s birthday party. Not only is this her birthday party, but also her 18th birthday celebration. So now, let’s welcome her with warm applause!”

None of the people present were fools. They all knew it was better to have a good relationship with someone now. Hence, they all applauded desperately, trying to leave a good impression in front of the Tao family.

The big movable screen behind her separated, and Tan Rou slowly descended from the stairs. She wore a long blue dress with light makeup on her face, making her look noble, beautiful, and elegant.

“Is this the eldest daughter of the Tao family? She’s beautiful! If my son can marry the daughter of the Tao family, then our Zhang family’s ancestral grave will really be green smoke!” Mrs. Zhang clapped her hands and said happily.

A woman with her son said disdainfully, “Mrs. Zhang, why don’t you open your eyes and look what the eldest daughter of the Tao family looks like? She’s a fairy, and your son is a toad. How can he be a good match for her?”

Mrs. Zhang rolled her eyes. “Mrs. Yang, if my son can’t do it, can your son? Oh, I forgot. You only have three daughters and no sons.”

Initially, she wanted to mock Mrs. Yang for not having a son, but Mrs. Yang didn’t care at all.

Mrs. Yang pulled her three beautiful daughters out and smiled, “Although 1 don’t have a son, I have three daughters. Moreover, my youngest daughter is in the same class as the young master of the Tao family. She might become the young madam of the Tao family in the future.”

“Do you think anyone can marry into the Tao family in the capital?” Mrs. Zhang glanced at Tan Jing as she spoke. “There are all kinds of people who want to marry into the Tao family. They don’t even look at whether they’re worthy or not.”

“We’re better than yours.” Mrs. Yang refused to be outdone. “If our daughter marries over, the child she gives birth to in the future will carry their last name. However, if your son marries the eldest daughter of the Tao family, regardless of whether it’s a boy or a girl, they will have a different surname. In the future, they will be far away from the center of power in the Tao family.”

Tan Jing cursed these two gossips in her heart. They still wanted their children to marry into the Tao family in the capital. They were simply dreaming! She would be the only person worthy of marrying into the Tao family.

On the stage, Tan Rou was shocked by this scene. She knew that her parents had prepared a grand banquet for her, but she did not expect so many people to look at her. Moreover, they even made her walk down the stairs. It was too embarrassing.

“Thank you for coming to my birthday party.” Tan Rou took the microphone and smiled. “1 hope everyone has a good time today.”

After that, a large group of people gathered around Tan Rou to talk to her. In order to talk to Tan Rou, those rich and powerful people did not care about their usual demeanor. They squeezed each other, trying to push each other away.

Tao Zhi and Tao Zheng protected Tan Rou from the left and right. Even Tao Qi acted like a little man, pushing those annoying people out with all his might.

“Miss, do you have someone you like?” Mrs. Zhang finally squeezed her way in. When she finally got her chance, she asked Tan Rou if she had anyone she liked. Regardless of whether Tan Rou said she did or not, she would introduce her son to them.

“My sister is still young! She is not interested in these yet!” Tao Zheng didn’t forget to glare at Zhuang Liu when he said this. If it wasn’t for the fact that there were too many people, he really wanted to chase Zhuang Liu out.

Zhuang Liu sat back in his wheelchair. Xiao Mo pushed him from behind, still looking sickly.

“Third young master, aren’t you going to help Miss Tan Rou?” Xiao Mo said anxiously as he watched the young men rush over.

Zhuang Liu really wanted to go over, but he was in a wheelchair, which made it inconvenient. Furthermore, if he were to go over now, Tao Zheng would probably throw him out along with his wheelchair.

“We’ll go over later when there are fewer people.” Zhuang Liu said.

“Third Young Master,” Xiao Mo said,” Miss Tan Rou is like a fish on a chopping board right now. She needs a hero like you to save her.”

Zhuang Liu thought for a moment and felt that Xiao Mo’s words made sense. “Alright, push me over.” These people really didn’t know how much they were worth.. Were they worthy of Xiao Rou?

 

Chapter 415: 415 Don’t You Want to?

 

 

As soon as Zhuang Liu went over, Tan Rou focused her attention on him. She pushed the crowd aside and came to Zhuang Liu’s side. She asked with a smile, “Third Brother, is there anything you want to eat? Do you like the cake?” Zhuang Liu liked the way Tan Rou treated him differently from the others. “Rourou, do you have any recommendations?”

One called him ‘Third Brother’ and the other replied her with ‘Xiao Rou’. This level of intimacy could not be achieved in just a day or two. It was obvious that they were close.

The people who came here today were either rich or noble. Naturally, many of them knew Zhuang Liu. When they saw Zhuang Liu and Tan Rou being so close, some of them quickly left.After all, the status of the Zhuang and Tao families was not something they could shake.

However, there were still some people who were hoping to get lucky. They felt that Zhuang Liu was disabled because he was in a wheelchair. The Tao family would not marry their daughter to a disabled person. Therefore, they still wanted their son to get close to Tan Rou and fight for the eldest daughter of the Tao family.

However, Tan Ron’s attention was all on Zhuang Liu. They had known each other for a long time, and there was an exceptional bond between them.

Tan Jing had been looking at Tan Rou. She was intensely jealous of Tan Rou and hated Tan Rou. The identity of the eldest daughter of the Tao family should have been hers, but now it had become Tan Ron’s. And Zhuang Liu, didn’t they say he was dying? Why wasn’t he dead?

Lu Qing stood at the side and looked at the dazzling girl on the stage. He originally wanted to go up and say a few words to Tan Rou, but there were too many people there. Moreover, Zhuang Liu had also gone over, so there was no chance for him to speak.

“Don’t you like Tan Rou?” Tan Jing quietly walked to Lu Qing’s side and said urgently, “Why don’t you go and snatch Tan Rou back? Look at how happy she is talking to Zhuang Liu now!”

She had to persuade Lu Qing to help her. If Lu Qing and Zhuang Liu fought over Tan Rou, things would be messed up. At that time, she would have a chance to win the love of the Tao family’s parents again.

When Lu Qing saw her coming over, he wanted to leave immediately, but Tan Jing blocked his way. Hence, he said coldly, “What exactly are you trying to say?”

“Go and get Tan Rou back! Now that Tan Rou has regained her status as the eldest daughter of the Tao family, if you get together with Tan Rou now, then your family’s status will be elevated.” Tan Jing said excitedly.

“No need.” Lu Qing rejected it.

“We can decide this with our own abilities. I won’t take that kind of shortcut.

Even if Tan Rou likes me, I won’t use her. Besides, she doesn’t like me.”

“Are you going to give her to Zhuang Liu? Why are you so cowardly?” Tan Jing asked. “I was blind in the past. Why would I like a coward like you?”

“It’s not that I want her to give up to Zhuang Liu, but that I can’t interfere between them.” Lu Qing corrected her, “Also, please don’t say that you’ve liked me in the past. I can’t afford to lose face.”

“You’re really a noble person! If it were me, I would do anything to snatch back the person I like,” Tan Jing said sarcastically.

“I’m not you. I won’t keep doing despicable things like you.” After Lu Qing finished speaking, he turned around and left.

Tan Jing called him from behind, but Lu Qing pretended not to hear her.

Lu Qing returned to his grandfather’s side. Although Old Master Lu did not hear their conversation, he could tell from Lu Qing’s expression that he was unhappy.

“Aren’t you going to say happy birthday to your good friend?” Old Master Lu asked.

Lu Qing smiled bitterly. “Grandfather, we’re not really good friends. We can only be considered ordinary friends. Perhaps we’re not even ordinary friends. After all, I always do things that she hates.”

“Tan Rou is a good girl.” Old Master Lu said regretfully, “But it’s impossible between you two.” He was just old and not blind. He could see clearly who was the one that caught Tan Ron’s eyes. Moreover, Zhuang Liu was indeed outstanding. Even sitting in a wheelchair, it could not hide his brilliance.

“I know.” Lu Qing said, “We’ll leave after we give the gifts. We won’t disturb them anymore.”

Old Master Lu nodded slightly. “Good child, I’m pleased you could think this way.

Since Lu Qing did not want to help Tan Jing, Tan Jing could only do it herself. She would never let Tan Rou celebrate her eighteenth birthday happily. She wanted this birthday to be the most unforgettable birthday for Tan Rou..

 

Chapter 416: 416 Dying Soon

 

 

When everyone was surrounding Tan Rou, Tan Jing quietly walked to the microphone on the stage. At this time, Tao Zhen had already left. There was no one beside the microphone, which gave Tan Jing an opportunity.

Tan Rou noticed Tan Jing and wondered what she was up to. She patted Zhuang Liu’s shoulder and said in a low voice, “I’ll go and see what she wants to do.”

Zhuang Liu said, “She definitely won’t be able to do anything big now.”

Tan Rou was a little worried. “It’s better to be safe than sorry. We can’t let her have the chance to cause trouble.”

Hence, Tan Rou returned to the stage and brought everyone to Tan Jing’s side. Under everyone’s watchful eyes, Tan Jing probably wouldn’t have the chance to do anything bad.

Tan Jing took the microphone and smiled. Then, she deliberately asked, “Zhuang Liu, do you still want to be with the eldest daughter of the Tao family in this state? I remember you said that you didn’t have long to live. Now that you’ve come to provoke the eldest daughter of the Tao family, do you want her to leave an heir for you so that the children of the Zhuang family can take over the Tao family and the Zhuang family’s business? Or do you want to directly take over the Tao family’s business before you die?”

Anyone with a brain would not say such things in front of such crowd. However, Tan Jing had already said it and so she could not care less. Anyway, she just wanted to mess things up now. It would be best if she could leave Tan Rou with an unforgettable birthday party.

Tan Rou was very angry. She said, “Tan Jing, don’t go crazy here. Otherwise, I’ll get the security guards to chase you out!”

Tan Jing was not afraid at all. “Zhuang Liu, is that what you think?”

If Tan Jing were a man, she would be lying on the ground now. However, she was a girl. Zhuang Liu would never fight a girl.

“Whose ears did you hear that I was about to die?” Zhuang Liu asked.

Tan Jing sneered. “Don’t bother about how I know. Just tell me, are you terminally ill? Also, are you here to curry favor with the eldest daughter of the Tao family and consolidate your position?”

“Does Third Young Master Zhuang still need to consolidate his position?” Someone asked in confusion.

“The Tao family and the Zhuang family are equal in status, right? The marriage between Third Young Master Zhuang and the eldest daughter of the Tao family would only be a strong alliance. How could one party curry favor with the other?”

“I’ve long heard Young Master Zhuang doesn’t have long to live, but look at him. He’s still alive and well, and he’s been receiving treatment.”

After Tan Jing heard this, her expression turned ugly. These people were not on her side? She was telling the truth.

“I’ll have to trouble the eldest daughter of the Tan family to remember.” Zhuang Liu put his hands on his lap and had a scary smile on his face. “You don’t have to worry about whether I’m dying or not, but I think you won’t be able to jump around for long.”

Tan Jing’s expression froze. “What do you mean? Do you want to kill me?”

Zhuang Liu didn’t want to talk to her, so he asked Xiao Mo to speak up for him. Xiao Mo swiped his phone screen a few times before turning to Tan Jing.

“Miss Tan,” he said. “Please take a look at the trending searches on the internet and see whose life is actually coming to an end.”

Tan Jing subconsciously wanted to take out her phone. Her phone was stuffed under her skirt, so it was difficult to get it out.

“My goodness!” A wealthy lady who saw the news first stared at her phone screen in surprise. “The Tan family just announced their bankruptcy!”

Her voice was thunderous, and Tan Jing, who was on stage, heard it. She did not believe that her family would go bankrupt, so she hurriedly took out her phone to see what was happening. However, the dress was a little complicated, and she could not take out her phone momentarily.

“Jingjing, your family is really bankrupt.” Zhao Ru looked incredulous. She handed the phone to Tan Jing.

The first thing that she saw on the screen was ‘The Tan family becomes bankrupt!’

Tan Jing snatched the phone away. She carefully read the news that had only been published for less than ten minutes. Her eyes were filled with disbelief. How could their family go bankrupt? They were fine before this!

“This must be fake news!” Tan Jing was furious. She threw Zhao Ru’s phone four or five meters away. Smartphones were fragile, and they would break once they were thrown on the ground.

Zhao Ru picked up her phone and said angrily, “Are you crazy, Tan Jing? This is my phone! Pay for my phone!”

Tan Rou walked to Zhuang Liu’s side and leaned forward slightly. “Looks like she’s the one who’s about to die next..”

 

Chapter 417: 417 Come, Have Some Cake

 

 

“Are you happy with how your birthday turned out?” Zhuang Liu asked.

Tan Rou was not surprised at all. She approached Zhuang Liu and said gratefully, “I knew it was you, Third Brother, but I really like your birthday present. When did you start doing this?” she asked.”

“I’ve been planning this ever since you returned home,” Zhuang Liu replied. “There was a lot of help along the way. I guess your parents did it behind the scenes too.”

“That would be possible.” Tan Rou said, “I’ve already guessed it.”

Zhuang Liu said, “Don’t think about it anymore. Go cut the cake.”

“Third Brother, do you want some cake?” Tan Rou laughed. “I’ll cut the prettiest piece for you later.”

Zhuang Liu laughed. “I’ll like it if you’re the one who cut it.”

Tan Rou walked toward the cake while Tan Jing left Zhao Ru behind and ran toward the door. She was wearing high heels, so she fell on the table. Then, she took off her heels and ran barefoot.

Tan Rou first cut two pieces of cake for her parents, then sent them to her eldest brother, second brother, and fourth brother in order. After that, she gave them to Zhuang Liu. She did not cut the cake for the others. Tao Zhen was the one who continue cutting it.

However, very few people present would eat this cake. They had already eaten what they should eat. Moreover, this cake was not personally cut by the eldest daughter of the Tao family, so they had no intention of eating it.

But, there were also people eating cake, especially young girls.

Tan Rou walked around with the cake in her hands. She saw an adorable girl carrying two plates of small cakes. She placed them on the table, one on the left and one on the right. She held a fork in each hand and tasted the cake on both sides.

“Is this cake delicious?” Tan Rou sat beside her.

The girl puffed up her cheeks like a hamster with many snacks hidden in it. When she heard Tan Rou and her, she immediately swallowed the cake in her mouth. “It’s delicious.”

Tan Rou wanted to touch her furry head and cute face, but they weren’t close, and so she couldn’t do it.

“Are you still going to eat this?” Tan Rou placed the untouched cake in front of the girl.

The girl’s eyes lit up and she asked, “Are you really not going to eat it?”

Tan Rou didn’t like sweets. “I’ll give it to you. I don’t like sweets.”

The girl turned around and was slightly surprised when she saw Tan Ron’s face. “Eh? Are you the eldest daughter of the Tao family?”

Tan Rou smiled and replied, “I am. Who are you?”

“My name is Tian Tian.” Tian Tian wiped the cake cream from her mouth. “Nice to meet you!”

The more Tan Rou looked at Tian Tian, the more she liked her. She wished she could secretly stuff this little girl into her pocket and bring her home.

“You’re so good-looking!” Tian Tian stopped staring at her cake and looked at Tan Ron’s face generously. “I’ve never seen anyone as beautiful as you.”

“Thank you for your compliment. You’re also very cute and beautiful,” Tan Rou said with a smile.

“Hehe I think I’m cute too,” Tian Tian said with a smile.

“Did you come alone?” Tan Rou looked left and right but didn’t see anyone else around her. Moreover, she looked a little young and didn’t look like a girl who could attend a banquet alone.

“No!” Tian Tian pointed at a few handsome men with her soft little finger and said unhappily, “I came with my brothers. However, they were just arguing about who could marry you. They all wanted to marry you but couldn’t discuss it properly, so they started arguing.”

“They’re quite interesting.” Tan Rou laughed.

Tian Tian’s face scrunched up and she said anxiously, “Don’t think like that and don’t marry them either. They’re especially scumbags. Each of them has had more than ten girlfriends. Moreover, they’ll date several girls at the same time!”

Tan Rou was quite surprised. Everyone present wanted their daughter to marry her brother or their son to marry her. It was the first time that Tian Tian had asked her to stay away from a scumbag.

“I’ll show you their photos. If you see them in the future, stay away from them. Don’t talk to them.” Tian Tian took out her phone and opened her brothers picture, getting Tan Rou to recognise them one by one.

“Don’t you like them?” Tan Rou asked curiously.

“They don’t like me either.” Tian Tian pouted. “Whether it’s my biological brother or my cousins, they don’t like me. Moreover, they did not respect girls at all..”

Chapter 418: 418 Three Rejections

 

 

Tan Ron nodded lightly. “i see.” She felt that Tian Tian was a straightforward girl. Under normal circumstances, straightforward people had a sense of justice. That was why she could not stand her scumbag brothers.

Tian Tian pointed at a man in the photo who looked decent but had a very wretched temperament. She said, “This is my cousin, Tian Yong. He’s the person I hate the most. He’s the one who cheats everywhere. He often dates a few girls. If he doesn’t like them, he’ll start slandering them…”

“Tian Tian, what nonsense are you talking about with the eldest daughter of the Tao family?” Tian Yong walked over from behind Tian Tian and grabbed her ear, causing her a lot of pain.

“What are you doing? Let go of my ears!” Tian Tian grimaced.

Tan Rou only glanced and realized it was an old acquaintance. Why? Because this person had pursued her in her previous life, there were two reasons why this person pursued her. One was that she was good-looking, and the other was that he wanted to curry favor with Tan Jing.

“Stinky girl, how dare you gossip about me? I won’t beat you to death.” Tian Yong’s tone was very fierce.

Tan Rou couldn’t stand it and pressed on one of Tian Yong’s acupuncture points. Tian Yong’s hand softened and he let go of Tian Tian’s ear.

Tian Tian covered her ears, and tears were about to fall. “I’m going back to tell Grandma that you pulled my ears.”

Tian Yong said indifferently, “If you go back and complain, you’ll be scolded by Grandma.”He turned to Tan Rou and smiled.” He reached out his right hand, wanting to shake Tan Ron’s hand.

Tan Rou didn’t give him a good look. This scumbag dared to hit such a cute Tian Tian. This was unforgivable. She stood straight on the spot and did not even look at Tian Yong.

Tian Yong retracted his hand awkwardly. He glared at Tian Tian with hatred, thinking she must have badmouthed him to Tan Rou. Otherwise, Tan Rou would not ignore him.

“Uh…” Tian Yong did not want to give up this opportunity. He asked shamelessly, “Miss Tao, may I invite you for the first dance?”

There was a dance floor for this birthday party. As the main character of the birthday party, Tan Ron’s first dance was significant. Almost all the unmarried men present wanted to have the first dance with her.

“I’m sorry, but 1 refuse.” If it was someone else, Tan Rou might have politely declined. However, in just a few minutes of interaction, Tan Rou had already roughly understood Tian Yong. She was unsure if he was a scumbag, but he was definitely not a good person. Plus, he was really rude.

Tian Yong smiled awkwardly and continued to ask, “Then can 1 have a second dance with you?” He guessed that Tan Ron’s first dance party would be with her brothers.

“I won’t dance with you. You don’t have to invite me anymore.” Tan Rou said.

Tian Yong’s expression changed. “Then, can I buy you a drink?” he asked for the last time. He casually picked up two glasses of champagne. “Miss Tao, would you like a glass?”

“I don’t drink.” Tan Ron’s attitude toward him was completely sour.

Tian Yong was embarrassed to be rejected again and again. He vented all his anger on Tian Tian. “Stupid girl, what did you tell Miss Tao? Why does she keep rejecting me?”

Tian Tian covered her ears and said loudly, “You’re the one who’s ugly and rude. Miss Tao will never like someone like you!”

Tian Yong raised his hand and was about to hit Tian Tian. Tian Tian was not willing to be outdone. She leaned her face over and said, “Go ahead. After you hit me, I’ll go back with this face. See if Grandpa and Grandma will come after you.”

Tian Yong was a little hesitant. Tian Tian was the only girl in the family. Their grandparents doted on her. If she really reported him, he would not have had a good time either.

“Just you wait!” Tian Yong gritted his teeth and pointed at Tian. “I’ll settle the score with you when Grandpa and Grandma can’t protect you in the future.”

Tian Tian snorted and stopped looking at him.

Tian Yong, who had been rejected three times, was too embarrassed to hang around in front of Tan Rou anymore, so he held a glass of champagne and went to chat with other girls.

Tian Tian stuck out her tongue at Tian Yong’s back. Then, she said to Tan Rou, “I told you he’s not a good person. Do you believe me now?”

Tan Rou had never doubted her intentions. “Yes, i know that everything you said is true.”

Tian Tian said happily, “You’re really a good person. I hope you can find someone you like soon.”

When Tan Rou heard this, she subconsciously looked in Zhuang Liu’s direction. It was as if their hearts were connected, and Zhuang Liu also looked in her direction..

 

Chapter 419: 419 Please Forgive Me

 

 

Xiao Mo pushed Zhuang Liu over, and Tan Rou smiled sweetly. Tian Tian didn’t understand that kind of emotion, but she felt that Tan Rou was quite happy right now, so she took her cake and said goodbye to Tan Rou.

“Did you have fun at the banquet today?” Zhuang Liu asked.

Tan Rou couldn’t tell if she was happy or not, but she felt that it was alright. “How should I put it? I still like to have a simple meal with my family, but I’m very happy to see what happened today.”

Zhuang Liu almost understood what Tan Rou meant. He continued asking, “Are you free after the banquet?”

Tan Rou had taken a day off, but the banquet would only last until 1 in the afternoon, so she would be free for the rest of the day.”

“I’m free,” Tan Rou said.

Zhuang Liu clenched his fists tightly. “I want to take you somewhere, can I?”

Tan Rou guessed that Zhuang Liu wanted to bring her to celebrate his birthday. Although she had already given him a gift and had eaten, she felt something was missing if she did not celebrate her birthday on this day.

“Sure.” Tan Rou agreed immediately.

Zhuang Liu was relieved. “Alright, we’ll go there after the banquet.”

At the end of the banquet, Tan Rou danced with her big brother and second brother. Tao Qi also wanted to dance with Tan Rou but wasn’t tall enough. He could only dance with his sister in the future.

Zhuang Liu looked at the beautiful girl spinning in the middle of the stage and was so anxious that he almost stood up from his wheelchair. If Xiao Mo hadn’t reminded him not to expose himself, he would have rushed to the middle of the stage and snatched Tan Rou back.

After the dance, four deep crescent marks were left on Zhuang Liu’s palm.

“Xiao Rou, are you ready to leave?” He quickly walked over as soon as the dance was over.

The Tao brothers protected Tan Rou tightly. “What are you doing?”

Tan Rou squeezed out from the side and told the Tao parents, “Dad, Mom, Third Brother and I have something to do. We’re going out for a while. You guys should head back first.”

“No!” Tao Zheng and Tao Zhi said in unison, “My sister can’t go out with you!”

“What are you two doing?” Mrs. Tao rebuked. “Zhuang Liu must have something important to do with Rourou. Don’t go over and cause trouble.”

Tao Zheng said excitedly, “He has impure thoughts about my sister. I can’t let him get away with it.”

Mother Tao pulled Tao Zheng over. “Just come home with me and Xiao Qi. You should head back to school. Don’t even think about asking for leave.”

Tao Qi puffed up his face and said unhappily, “I want to go with Third Sister too.”

Tan Rou advised, “We have something important to do. Don’t follow us. Go to school. I’ll help you with the competition questions when we get back.”

Tao Qi got his sister’s agreement, so he no longer asked to go with his sister.

“Then you must remember what you’re just promised me!”

Tan Rou gave him a tick and left with Zhuang Liu.

While in the underground garage, they met the Song family who were preparing to return.

“Go apologize to the eldest daughter of the Tao family,” Old Master Song said coldly.

Song Lin was the only one here, so he knew who Old Master Song was talking about. However, Song Lin didn’t want to apologize to Tan Rou. He couldn’t bring himself to do so.

“Hmph, idiot!” Old Master Song leaned on his dragon-headed cane and growled, “You didn’t get along with the eldest daughter of the Tao family. Instead, you insist on hooking up with Tan Jing. Now that you’ve offended the eldest daughter of the Tao family, do you still want to offend the entire Tao family in the future?”

Song Lin didn’t expect Tan Rou to be the eldest daughter of the Tao family. If he had known about this earlier, he would never have helped Tan Jing with this challenge.

“If you don’t apologize, don’t call me grandpa anymore. After all, the Song family will never raise trash. Of all my grandsons, you’re the one I think the most highly of. Otherwise, do you think an illegitimate child like you can enter the Song family?”

Song Lin hated it when people kept harping on his identity as an illegitimate son. This identity was like a stain that had always been with him. Whether it was in the Song family or elsewhere, as long as his identity as an illegitimate son was revealed, he would be lower than others.

“I understand.” Song Lin held his breath, “‘m going to apologize to Miss Tao now.”

Song Lin suddenly blocked tan Rou and Zhuang Liu’s path. Song Lin had his hands in his pockets as he stood where they were going.

“Hey, Tan Rou, can you forgive me?” Song Lin said.

Tan Rou was a little confused.. What was wrong with Song Lin? How could he ask for forgiveness in such a manner?

Chapter 420: 42 Insincere

 

 

“I can’t.” Tan Ron pushed Zhuang Liu to the side.

Song Lin stopped them again. “Hey, Miss Tao, I’ve already apologized to you.

Are you still not going to forgive me? 1 don’t apologize easily.”

Tan Rou couldn’t stand his arrogant attitude, so she said, “Who are you? Why do 1 have to forgive you just because you apologize? Plus, what conflict do we have between us? Why are you apologizing to me?”

“I’ve made mistake in the past. 1 apologize to you for it.” Song Lin’s attitude was very perfunctory. It was obvious that he did not want to come.

“If I’m not the daughter of the Tao family, would you still come and apologize?” Tan Rou asked.”

Song Lin smiled. “Look at what you’re saying. People in this world don’t wake up early unless there’s profit. If you weren’t the eldest daughter of the Tao family, I naturally wouldn’t have come to apologize to you. Our families are similar. 1 think you know this best.”

“Then forget it.” Tan Rou said, “We just need to maintain this state between us.”

Song Lin continued to put his hands in his pockets. “It’s all because of Tan Jing. I’ve often offended you because of Tan Jing, but I regret it now. I hope you can forgive me. Besides, I’m not pursuing Tan Jing anymore. We won’t have anything to do with each other in the future.”

Tan Rou recalled what had happened at the stairway and felt disgusted. She even said it wouldn’t be a problem when they could have done it at the stairway.

“It’s none of my business.” Tan Rou didn’t want to waste any more time with Song Lin. “You can do whatever you want. You can chase whoever you want. You don’t have to notify me.” With that, she quickly pushed Zhuang Liu to find Xiao Mo, who was driving.

Song Lin didn’t want to waste time on Tan Rou. He knew that Tan Rou wouldn’t forgive him. If his grandfather hadn’t forced him to come, he wouldn’t have come to apologize to Tan Rou.

After Tan Rou left, Song Lin returned. Old Master Song asked him how it went. Song Lin replied, “I’ve offended her so many times. How can she forgive me?” Old Master Song was very angry when he heard that. He reprimanded, “It’s all because you’ve decided to offend her for Tan Jing. If you hadn’t offended the eldest daughter of the Tao family, you might have had the chance to marry her. Do you know how many benefits marrying the eldest daughter of the Tao family will bring us?”

It was useless for Song Lin to regret now. Tan Rou wasn’t like Tan Jing. Tan Jing was stupid, but Tan Rou was brilliant. Besides, he couldn’t force himself on Tan Rou. He still remembered how painful his finger was when Tan Rou straightened it.

“I know I was wrong, Grandpa.” Song Lin was very sincere.

“Is there any use in admitting your mistakes now?” Old Master Song said coldly, “Go back to school immediately. It’s not good to stay at home all the time.”

Song Lin’s studies were not over yet. If he were to stay at home, not only would it delay his studies but also his communication with others.

Song Lin really wanted to go back to school. When he heard that Old Master Song had agreed to let him go back, he said happily, “Thank you, Grandpa!”

Old Master Song warned, “After you return to school, you have to completely cut off all ties with Tan Jing. Don’t think that I don’t know what you’ve done. You’re still young and you still have a future. Don’t be harmed by that woman, Tan Jing. Especially not someone’s life!”

Song Lin frowned. Indeed, he could not hide anything from his grandfather. “Yes, grandfather, 1 understand.”

“And your relationship with Tan Rou. You must treat Tan Rou with 12% respect and try to build a good relationship with her.”Old Master Song said.

Although Song Lin didn’t want to suck up Tan Rou, he had to endure it for his future.

After Old Master Song lost his temper, he got into the car. Before he closed the door, he glanced at Zhuang Liu and Tan Rou from the corner of his eye.

At that moment, Old Master Song seemed to see Zhuang Liu get out of the wheelchair and walk into the car. He was shocked, so he quickly pushed open the car door to look at Zhuang Liu’s leg. However, when he pushed open the door, Zhuang Liu had already gotten into the car. It was impossible to tell if his leg was crippled.

Didn’t they say that his legs were crippled? How could he still stand up? Old Master Song was confused..