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Chapter 761: 761 How Would You Choose?

 

 

“Look at what you’ve done!” A middle-aged man threw a large stack of contracts at a young counselor’s face. “Tao’s Star Path Entertainment wants to terminate their contract with us. They’re willing to pay five times the penalty to terminate the contract with all our students. Do you know what the consequences will be? Li Jing! Can you afford it?”

This young counselor was none other than Liang Lu’s previous counselor. The person who had slapped the contract in her face was Principal Guan of the Film Academy. Principal Guan had gone on a business trip and received the termination contract as soon as he got off the plane. He was so scared that he didn’t even attend the academic conference and rushed back overnight.

Li Jing was just a small counselor. She had never seen such a scene before. “Principal, please calm down. This is really not something I can stop!”

Principal Guan’s face was red with anger. “Do you know what the students outside are saying? They said that they would throw you and your student out and let the car run over you! I don’t care if you’ll be run over by a car or not. I just want to ask how you want to make up for this.”

Li Jing couldn’t make up for the loss of the students and the school. She had only been a counselor for three years, so she was very weak in terms of qualifications and strength. If the school didn’t help her deal with this matter, she might be killed by those angry students.

“Principal, you must help me! Losing me is a small matter, but if we don’t resolve the matter with Star Path Entertainment, then the loss will be huge,” Li Jing pleaded.

Principal Guan calmed down a little. “How do you want to resolve this?”

Li Jing’s brain was working quickly. She thought of a good idea. “Principal, the most difficult person to deal with in this whole matter is the eldest daughter of the Tao family. Because of her interference, that little girl Liang Lu has the courage to challenge the school. As long as we can convince the eldest daughter of the Tao family, this matter will be much easier to handle.”

Principal Guan thought so too, but who was the eldest daughter of the Tao family? How could they meet her so easily?

“How do you want to find the eldest daughter of the Tao family?” Principal Guan asked.

Li Jing replied, “The eldest daughter of the Tao family is a student at Capital University. She should be a freshman this year. With her status, there must be many people who know her. As long as we go to school to look for her, we will definitely be able to find her. It’s impossible for her not to go to school.”

Principal Guan was a little worried. “Are you sure you can convince her?”

Li Jing wasn’t confident either, but since things had come to this, she had to make a trip to Capital University.

“I promise I will convince her.” Li Jing patted her chest and said.

Principal Guan didn’t completely believe her, but he agreed to let Li Jing try. If she failed, he would hand Li Jing over and let Miss Tao deal with her. As long as she could calm Miss Tao’s anger, sacrificing a little counselor was nothing.

Li Jing’s recruitment plan at Capital University was not going well at all. She had searched for a long time before she found out that Tan Rou was in the Physics Department. However, the Physics Department’s classrooms were not fixed from Monday to Friday. Where was she going to find Tan Rou?

Li Jing had no choice but to search through the teaching buildings one by one. She was so tired that she was covered in sweat. In the end, she met Tan Rou, who had just finished her class, by the roadside.

“Please wait a moment!” Li Jing was quite polite. She smiled at Tan Rou and said, “Miss Tan Rou, right? I’m Liang Lu’s counselor, Li Jing. Do you still remember me?”

Of course, Tan Rou remembered her, but she didn’t want to talk to Li Jing now. “I don’t know you. Please make way. I’m in a hurry to go home.”

“Wait, wait!” Li Jing stood in front of her. She introduced herself solemnly, “I’m Li Jing. I’m your good friend Liang Lu’s counselor. We met at the school gate last night. Don’t you remember?”

“What’s the matter?” Tan Rou asked coldly.

Li Jing rubbed her hands together. “I think we can still discuss the matter of Liang Lu transferring schools. Zhang Xue was taken away by the police last night. Even if she gets released, we won’t take her back. So, Liang Lu can come back to school without worry.”

Tan Rou smiled. “Teacher Li, if you were to choose between an ordinary second-tier university and the top university in the country, what would you choose?” she asked.

Li Jing’s face darkened. If it were her, she would definitely choose Capital City Film University..

 

Chapter 762: 7621 Can Help

 

 

“Miss Tan Rou, we were wrong in this matter. We’ve already realized our mistake. A big shot like you shouldn’t hold it against us.” Li Jing smiled and said, “How about this? I’ll treat you to a meal. Bring Liang Lu along. We’ll go to the best restaurant in the capital for a meal.”

Tan Rou looked disgusted. “Do you think 1 can’t afford this meal?”

Li Jing said awkwardly, “This is my sincere offer. Moreover, Miss Tan Rou, this matter isn’t entirely our fault. Most of the things that Zhang Xue posted on the Internet are true, so…”

Tan Rou was very angry. She did not want to listen to Li Jing anymore. “Whether it’s true or not, spreading other people’s private matters is an invasion of their privacy. Moreover, not only did the students from your school spread rumors and beat Liang Lu up, but do you think this matter can be settled with a meal?”

“Then how many more meals should I treat?” Li Jing asked.

“No need. Our Tao family doesn’t lack money for food.” Tan Rou sneered.

“All 1 want is to get justice for Liang Lu, so I won’t let Zhang Xue go easily. I don’t care about the cooperation between your school and the Tao family. If you want to talk about it, then you can talk to the general manager of Star Path Entertainment!”

With that, Tan Rou left with Li Li and the others. They still had to go back and see how Liang Lu was recovering. They had no time to listen to Li Jing’s nonsense.

“Miss Tan Rou, Miss Tan Rou!” Li Jing called Tan Rou from behind, but Tan Rou ignored her and quickly walked away.

Li Jing was so anxious that she slapped her thigh. “I’m done for. I’m really going to be expelled by the principal!”

“Miss, you don’t seem to be a teacher in our school, right?” Chen Yao smiled and greeted Li Jing. “1 saw you talking to Tan Rou and the others just now. Is there something you need from them?”

Chen Yao followed Lan Ning. In Chen Yao’s eyes, Lan Ning was a shameless girl. Ever since Tan Rou helped her, she shamelessly followed Tan Rou and the others every day. They were together in class and after class. Even after school, she would eat with Tan Rou and the others. She didn’t even go with Chen Yao.

After class today, Chen Yao saw Tan Rou call Lan Ning away again. She was very unhappy, so she wanted to follow them secretly. However, as soon as she came out, she saw this woman begging Tan Rou for something. It seemed that she wanted to treat Tan Rou to a meal. Therefore, after Tan Rou and the others left, she came over to talk to them.

Li Jing was feeling frustrated. When she saw Chen Yao, she wasn’t very enthusiastic. “Who are you?”

“I’m Tan Ron’s classmate,” said Chen Yao with a smile.

“What’s your relationship with Tan Rou?” Li Jing’s eyes lit up.

“I have a good relationship with her. If I hadn’t go to the toilet, Tan Rou would have waited for me,” Chen Yao said confidently.

Li Jing seemed to have grabbed onto a life-saving straw. “Help me persuade Tan Rou. As long as she’s willing to forgive us, i’ll do anything. How about this: as long as you can persuade Tan Rou, I’ll give you 5000. How about it?”

What Chen Yao lacked right now was money. When Lan Ni was around, her food and drinks were all paid for by Lan Ni. Now that she was gone, Chen Yao had to pay for everything herself. The prices in the Capital were so high that she couldn’t afford it.

Lan Ni’s family had gone bankrupt, and Chen Yao’s parents had lost their jobs as well. Originally, Chen Yao could get a few thousand yuan from Lan Ni’s parents every month, but now, not to mention a single cent, even her own parents didn’t give her any living expenses.

“It doesn’t matter if it’s money or not. I’m not that into money.” Chen Yao pretended to be calm. “It’s mainly because I want to help you. 1 don’t want my friend to have any misunderstandings with you.”

Li Jing was very grateful to Chen Yao. “Alright, i’ll transfer the money to your card immediately after I’ve settled this matter.”

Chen Yao smiled. “Then tell me, why are you looking for her?”

Li Jing told Chen Yao the whole story. After Chen Yao heard it, she suddenly looked troubled. “This is your fault. It’s difficult for me to persuade Tan Rou.”

Li Jing made up her mind. “As long as you complete the task, i’ll give you another five thousand.”

Chen Yao was overjoyed, but she didn’t show it on her face. “I’ll give it a try then..”

 

 

Chapter 763: 763 Missing a Female Partner

 

 

Li Jing first transferred a thousand to Chen Yao as a deposit. After the matter was settled, she would transfer the rest of the money to Chen Yao. Chen Yao originally wanted Li Jing to transfer more money, but she was worried that Li Jing would be suspicious, so she accepted the money first.

After receiving the money, Chen Yao happily went to the cafeteria to buy delicious food, but she did not know that their deal had been heard by others.

Tan Rou wanted to go back to the classroom to get her textbook that she had left behind. When she returned, she saw what Li Jing and Chen Yao were talking about. She quietly walked closer to listen for a while and realized that Chen Yao was cheating Li Jing of money.

Heh, Tan Rou didn’t like either of them. No matter who was deceived, Tan Rou would be happy. She wanted to see how Chen Yao would persuade her.

After taking the books, Tan Rou immediately returned home and saw Tao Zhi as soon as she entered.

“Big Brother, why are you free to come here at noon?” Tan Rou asked.

Tao Zhi was usually in the office at noon and would only come over in the afternoon.

“There’s a banquet tonight, and I’ve been requested to bring a female companion. I don’t have a suitable candidate by my side, so I’d like you to accompany me to the banquet.” Tao Zhi said.

However, Tan Rou rejected her brother’s request. “I’m sorry, Big Brother. It’s too late. I promised Third Brother a few days ago that I would accompany him to the banquet tonight, so 1 can’t go with you.”

“Cancel on him and come with me,” Tao Zhi said unhappily.

Tan Rou smiled helplessly. “No, 1 made a promise with him first. I can’t go back on my word.”

Tao Zhi knew that Tan Rou wouldn’t agree, so he was just saying it casually.

“What are you talking about? What promise can’t be broken?” Li Li and Tian Tian came downstairs and happened to hear the Tao siblings talking about the ■promise*.

Tan Rou saw Tian Tian at a glance. She suddenly had an idea. “We were just talking about tonight’s banquet with Big Brother. Big Brother and Third Brother are going to attend the same banquet tonight. I promised Third Brother that 1 would be his female companion, but Big Brother also lacks female companions. It’s really difficult!”

After she finished speaking, she even gave Li Li a look. Li Li received Tan Ron’s signal and deliberately said, “Brother Tao, do you need a female companion tonight? Why don’t you bring Tiantian and me there?”

Tian Tian looked at Li Li in shock. She shook her head shyly and said, “No, you guys go ahead. I won’t join in the fun.”

Tao Zhi was a little disappointed. Other than Tan Rou, the person he wanted to bring the most was Tian Tian. Moreover, there would be a lot of delicious food at the banquet tonight. He felt that Tian Tian would like it.

“Are you really not going to consider it?” Tao Zhi still wanted to fight for it. “There will be many cakes and all kinds of delicacies at the banquet tonight.”

Tian Tian bit her lips lightly. “Am I only a foodie in Brother Tao Zhi’s eyes?”

“That’s not what I meant,” Tao Zhi hurriedly explained. “It’s just that there’s a lot of delicious food tonight. I don’t want you to miss out from this banquet.”

The two of them stood awkwardly facing each other. Li Li broke the silence. “Oh, Brother Tao, I’m so sorry. 1 just remembered that 1 have an appointment with Lan Ning to go shopping tonight. 1 can’t go with you.”

Tao Zhi said, “It’s okay. You two have fun. I’ll get Xiao Zheng to send you there.”

Li Li nudged Tian Tian. “Tian Tian, if Big Brother Tao doesn’t have a female companion tonight, he’ll definitely be laughed at by others. He’s so handsome and rich, but he doesn’t even have a female companion. How sad! Go with him and tell me what’s good at the banquet tonight.”

Tian Tian really wanted to go, but she was too shy to be Tao Zhi’s partner. “I…”

Tao Zhi could tell that Tian Tian was in a difficult position. He said dejectedly, “Then forget it. I…”

“If Brother Tao Zhi doesn’t mind my stupidity, I’m willing to go to the banquet with you.” Tian Tian mustered her courage.

Tao Zhi immediately changed his words. “Alright, I’ll take you out now to buy clothes and get you styled.”

“Big brother, what are you so anxious about?” Tan Rou mocked. We don’t have classes in the afternoon. “Can’t you wait until we’re done eating?”

Li Li snickered at the side. “I’m afraid that Brother Tao has already planned it out, right?”

“Don’t talk nonsense. It was an impromptu decision.” Tao Zhi stammered.

After they finished their meal in a hurry, Tao Zhi drove Tian Tian out for shopping..

 

Chapter 764: 764 Girlfriend

 

 

The clothes that Tao Zhi had chosen for Tian Tian were very cute. It was a fluffy princess dress with a huge bow at the waist, making Tian Tian look like a little butterfly flying among the flowers.

Tian Tian spent the entire afternoon picking out clothes, jewelry, and styling. She thought that Tao Zhi would leave her there alone to do her styling. She did not expect Tao Zhi to accompany her for the entire afternoon. Along the way, many young girls came to talk to Tao Zhi, but Tao Zhi ignored them all. His gaze was only on Tian Tian.

After the styling, it was almost time for the banquet to begin. Tao Zhi drove Tian Tian to the banquet venue. Tian Tian’s family background was not bad and she had attended many banquets. She never had stage fright at such banquets. However, this was the first time she had attended a banquet with a member of the opposite sex other than her family. This made her very nervous.

When the couple appeared on stage, the woman needed to hold the man’s arm. Tao Zhi could feel that Tian Tian was nervous, so he patted Tian Tian’s hand and comforted her. “Don’t be nervous. Leave everything to me. You just have to enjoy the desserts that they have prepared here.”

With Tao Zhi’s words of comfort, Tian Tian instantly felt much more relaxed. She held Tao Zhi’s arm intimately and waved to the people around her with a smile. She couldn’t embarrass Tao Zhi.

“Little President Tao, your female companion is here today. Is she your girlfriend?” A woman in a hot red dress walked over and greeted Tao Zhi.

When Tian Tian heard the word ‘girlfriend’, she subconsciously wanted to retort. However, Tao Zhi gently held Tian Tian’s hand and smiled. “Yes, this is my girlfriend, Tian Tian.”

Then, he introduced the woman in front of him to Tian Tian. “This is CEO Yan from Zhiduo Clothing.”

Tian Tian’s head was burning. What did Tao Zhi say just now? He said that she was his girlfriend, but she was not Tao Zhi’s girlfriend at all!

Director Yan looked at Tian Tian. She was a very cute girl, but she didn’t seem to be very smart.

Tao Zhi could tell that Tian Tian was very nervous. He held her hand. “Are you too happy to see President Yan?”

Tian Tian came back to her senses and quickly greeted President Yan. “Hello, President Yan!”

President Yan observed Tian Tian carefully and said, “So Little President Tao is into this type of girl, huh?”

She had to remember Tao Zhi’s preferences. In the future, when she sent someone to Tao Zhi, she had to send this kind of girl who looked stupid but was very cute.

Tao Zhi glanced at Tian Tian and said, “I don’t like this type. 1 only like her. If it wasn’t for her, 1 wouldn’t like any type.”

In other words, he was telling President Yan not to waste his time on him. He would not accept someone else’s arrangement.

President Yan smiled and said politely, “Little President Tao is really a loyal person.”

After leaving President Yan, Tian Tian quietly asked Tao Zhi, “Brother Tao Zhi, I’m not your girlfriend. Why did you say that just now?” It wouldn’t be good if everyone misunderstood.”

Tao Zhi explained, “I want them to misunderstand. To be honest, the people who came here today are all young people. When the time comes, it will definitely cause unnecessary trouble. If I say that 1 have a partner, those people will not come and bother me.”

Tian Tian felt a little uncomfortable. So…. Tao Zhi was only using her.

“Don’t worry, I’ll only bring you to the banquet,” Tao Zhi added when he noticed that Tian Tian was in low spirits.

“I hope Brother Tao Zhi can bring a real girlfriend over in the future,” said Tian Tian. Although that was what Tian Tian said, she hoped that Tao Zhi would never find a girlfriend in his life so that if there was such a banquet again, he would still bring her along.

Tao Zhi did not say anything. He patted Tian Tian’s head and brought her to the banquet venue.

When they entered the door, Tao Zhi suddenly leaned over and kissed Tian Tian’s cheek.

Tian Tian was stunned. Why did Tao Zhi kiss her?

“Brother Ah Zhi, who is this girl?” Luo Ya walked over angrily and glared at Tian Tian. “What were you doing just now?”

Tian Tian subconsciously pushed Tao Zhi away. “There are many people watching.”

Tao Zhi pulled Tian Tian back and said to Luo Ya, “What are the both of us doing? Can’t you tell, Miss Luo? This is my girlfriend, Tian Tian. Tian Tian, this is Miss Luo..”

 

Chapter 765: 765 Tian Tian Is Not To Be Trifled With

 

 

Luo Ya had a look of disbelief on her face. “Brother Ah Zhi, the last time I saw you, you didn’t have a girlfriend yet. How come you have one today? I don’t believe it. You must have found her to lie to me, right?”

“Why would Brother Tao Zhi find a fake girlfriend to lie to you?” Tian Tian mumbled. “Are you worth lying to?”

Luo Ya was so angry that the powder on her face was about to fall off. “I’m talking to Brother Ah Zhi. Why are you interrupting?”

Tian Tian refused to be outdone. “Because he’s my boyfriend. Did you ask for my opinion when you talked to my boyfriend?”

Tao Zhi was a little surprised. This girl was still in a daze just now. How did she get used to the role of a girlfriend so quickly?

“What do you mean your boyfriend?” Luo Ya was annoyed by this silly girl, Tian Tian. “I’m not talking to you. Don’t interrupt.”

Damn it, she was already dressed up beautifully today. Why was this girl in front of her prettier than her?

“Brother Tao Zhi is my boyfriend. We came here together. We still have to go back together tonight,” said Tian Tian.

Luo Ya automatically thought of the latter part of the sentence. If they went back together, would they have to sleep in the same bed? What a shameless girl!

“How dare you seduce Brother All Zhi? 1’11 smash your face!” Luo Ya raised her hand and was about to slap Tian Tian. She was taller than Tian Tian, so if she slapped her, Tian Tian’s face would definitely swell up.

Tao Zhi frowned. He was about to help Tian Tian block the slap, but Tian Tian reacted very quickly. She reached out and grabbed Luo Ya’s wrist, then pushed Luo Ya to the ground.

Tian Tian looked very weak, but she was actually quite strong. Moreover, she had been training with Tan Rou during this period of time, so her physical fitness had improved. A pampered young lady like Luo Ya was not her match. Luo Ya fell to the ground and immediately shouted, “How dare you hit me? Do you know who I am?” She had never suffered so much in her life.

Luo Ya’s family was not in business, but in politics. Her brother was a military officer, her grandfather was a soldier, and her father was a high-ranking official in the Capital city. Therefore, she was still very respected in the circle. “Why should 1 know who you are? If you want others to know who you are, why don’t you hang a sign around your neck?” Tian Tian said unyieldingly. “This way, everyone will know who you are.”

Luo Ya was so angry that her face turned red and white. “If you dare to offend me, I’ll make sure you can’t survive in the Capital!”

The commotion on their side attracted many onlookers. When they saw Luo Ya sitting on the ground and making a scene, everyone was quite surprised. Who was this cute girl? She actually dared to offend the famous Luo Ya?

One had to know that Luo Ya was famous for being narrow-minded. Those who offended her would not have a good ending.

“What right do you have to make me unable to survive in the capital? Did 1 break the law?” Tian Tian found it funny. “You were the one who wanted to hit me just now. If 1 didn’t resist, my face would have been swollen by you.”

Luo Ya stood up with the help of others. She glared at Tian Tian fiercely. “Shameless vixen, how dare you hit me? 1’11 definitely teach you a lesson!” “How are you going to teach me a lesson?” Tian Tian asked nonchalantly.

“I want you to break up with Brother All Zhi and swear that you will never appear in front of him again!” Luo Ya ordered.

Everyone finally understood why Luo Ya had come to teach this little girl a lesson but this girl was Tao Zhi’s girlfriend!

Everyone in the circle knew that Luo Ya was pursuing Tao Zhi, but Tao Zhi had not agreed yet. Moreover, Luo Ya had held this banquet specially for him. Tao Zhi had indeed come with respect, but unfortunately, he had brought his girlfriend along.

“We won’t break up!” Tian Tian deliberately angered Luo Ya. She grabbed Tao Zhi’s arm tightly. “I want to be with Brother Tao Zhi for the rest of my life!”

She said this purely to anger Luo Ya, but Tao Zhi had an inexplicable feeling in his heart. He shielded Tian Tian behind him and said to Luo Ya, “Miss Luo, there are some things that I’ve already made very clear. It’s impossible between us. You don’t have to waste time on me. Besides, I have a girlfriend now. 1 hope you won’t disturb us again. Otherwise, my girlfriend will be unhappy..”

 

Chapter 766: 766 Drinking White Wine

 

 

“I don’t believe it!” No matter what Tao Zhi said, Luo Ya’s attitude was the same. She did not believe that Tao Zhi had a girlfriend so soon.

Tao Zhi felt that this matter had to be resolved quickly. He was here to attend the banquet and could not stand in the middle of the venue and be laughed at by others.

“Since you don’t believe me, I’ll prove it to you.” If it were anyone else, Tao Zhi would not have bothered with her. However, Luo Ya’s identity was there, so he had to give her face.

Tian Tian was still thinking about how Tao Zhi was going to prove it when he suddenly wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her on the lips.

The people in the venue suddenly exclaimed. This was the first time they saw Tao Zhi kissing his female partner in public.

Luo Ya was shocked. “Why did you kiss her on the mouth?”

“Isn’t it normal for a boyfriend to kiss his girlfriend?” Tao Zhi replied.

Luo Ya looked at Tian Tian, her eyes filled with unwillingness. “You must be an escort!!!”

She said to Tian Tian scornfully, “Women these days are willing to do anything for money. If I give you some money, you can do anything with a clear conscience, let alone kiss me.”

Tian Tian was still immersed in the joy of Tao Zhi kissing her, but Luo Ya’s words pulled her back to reality. What did Luo Ya mean? Was she saying that she was an escort who could be taken away with money?

“Be more respectful when you speak!” Tian Tian was furious. “You’re also someone with status. Why are your thoughts so evil? You keep saying that I’m an escort who can be taken away with money. Those who don’t know would think that you’ve done it before.”

Luo Ya was about to go crazy from anger. Not only did this little slut seduce Tao Zhi, she even dared to call her an escort. It seemed like Tian Tian did not want to live anymore.

“How dare you call me an escort? I’ll teach you a lesson!” Just as Luo Ya was about to hit Tian Tian, she suddenly remembered that Tian Tian had pushed her just now, so she retracted her hand.

Tian Tian’s mind was filled with fireworks, but now, she was only filled with anger. “Miss Luo, how do you want to teach me a lesson?”

Luo Ya glanced at the wine glass on the side. She instructed the waiter, “Bring me a bottle of 42 percent white wine.”

Tian Tian was a little puzzled. Why did Luo Ya bring white wine over? Could it be that Luo Ya wanted to become sworn sisters with her?

Reality proved that Tian Tian was overthinking.

Luo Ya casually took a goblet with a very large capacity and poured a full glass of white wine. Then, she handed it to Tian Tian and said, “Didn’t you say that you love Tao Zhi very much? As long as you drink this glass of wine, 1’11 admit that you love him.”

Tian Tian had never drunk white wine before. She had heard from others that drinking wine did not feel good, so she did not want to drink it. “Why do I need you to admit that 1 love him or not?”

“I think you don’t dare to do it anymore.” Luo Ya sneered.

Tian Tian was angry with Luo Ya. She directly took the wine glass. “You’re challenging me to it/”

Tao Zhi stopped Tian Tian and shook his head. “You’re my girlfriend, so you don’t have to prove anything to her.”

“Brother Tao Zhi, 1 have to drink this glass of wine. Not only for you, but also for myself. If I don’t drink it, Miss Luo will think that I’m afraid of her.”

Tao Zhi still didn’t want her to drink. “Drinking is harmful to the body. You’re still a little girl. This cup is too difficult for you. Let me drink it.”

Tian Tian took the wine glass out of Tao Zhi’s hand. She glanced at Luo Ya and said, “Miss Luo, please keep your eyes wide open and see if 1 really love Brother Tao Zhi!”

After saying that, Tian Tian pinched her nose and downed the large glass of white wine.

The wine that Luo Ya prepared was all good wine. If one tasted it carefully, one could taste the mellow fragrance of the wine. However, it was very irritating for Tian Tian to drink so much in one gulp. After Tian Tian finished drinking it, she immediately coughed.

Tao Zhi was furious. He patted Tian Tian’s back and questioned Luo Ya, “Miss Luo, are you satisfied with it now?”

Luo Ya was still in a daze. She only asked Tian Tian to drink the glass of wine, not let her finish it in one gulp. Facing Tao Zhi’s accusation, she stubbornly said, “I didn’t ask her to finish it in one gulp. She made a mistake herself. It has nothing to do with me.”

“You…” Tao Zhigang wanted to say something but was interrupted by Tian Tian.

Tian Tian grabbed Tao Zhi’s fingers and said drunkenly, “Brother Tao Zhi, why do I feel like the ceiling is shaking? Is it an earthquake?”

 

 

Chapter 767: 767 I Just Wanted To Help

 

 

“The ceiling isn’t shaking; you’re drunk,” Tao Zhi said with heartache.

Tian Tian smiled sweetly. “I’m not drunk.”

Tao Zhi then glared at Luo Ya. “If anything happens to Tiantian, 1 won’t let you off!”

Luo Ya was a little scared. When she thought of her family, she felt more confident. She asked Tian Tian, “Tian Tian, do you really like Tao Zhi?”

It was said that after drinking, one would speak the truth. Now that Tian Tian was drunk, everything she said must be true. If Tian Tian said that she liked Tao Zhi, she would most likely tell the truth.

“Of course, I like Brother Tao Zhi the most,” Tian Tian said affectionately as she hooked her arms around Tao Zhi’s neck.

Tao Zhi’s heart warmed. He hugged Tian Tian and said gently, “You’re drunk. Let me take you to rest.”

Luo Ya still didn’t want Tao Zhi to leave. “Ah Zhi, wait a moment. I have something to say.”

Tao Zhi’s gaze suddenly became fierce, and his tone was cold. “I have nothing to say to you!”

“All Zhi-” Luo Ya wanted to stop Tao Zhi, but another man stopped her.

“Luo Ya, don’t you think you’ve lost enough face today?” Luo Ya’s brother, Luo Peng, was furious. “What were you doing just now?”

Luo Ya was extremely flustered. “Big Brother, I… I was talking to Brother Ah Zhi.”

Tao Zhi said coldly, “Young Master Luo, your sister’s way of talking to others is really special. She’s sober, but she likes to force others to drink. I don’t think many people would do that, right?”

Luo Peng knew that he was in the wrong. He apologized and said, “Young Master Tao, it is our mistake. My sister has offended you and your girlfriend. In a few days, 1 will definitely bring her to apologize to you and your girlfriend. 1 hope you can forgive her.”

Tao Zhi said, “My girlfriend is drunk now. I’m going to take her out to rest. As for whether she will forgive Miss Luo, we’ll have to wait until she wakes up.”

He picked Tian Tian up and led her out of the venue. Luo Ya still wanted to follow him, but Luo Peng caught her.

“Where do you want to go?” Luo Peng grabbed her arm tightly.

Luo Ya struggled in pain. “Brother, I still have something to say to Ah Zhi.”

“He already has a girlfriend. What are you going to say to him?” Luo Peng was really angered to death by Luo Ya. He knew that Luo Ya liked Tao Zhi and that today’s banquet was arranged for Tao Zhi. However, he did not know that Tao Zhi already had a girlfriend. Otherwise, he would definitely not allow Luo Ya to come.

“What can his girlfriend help him with? If I marry Brother Ah Zhi, with their family’s wealth and our family’s status, no one in the entire Capital will dare to offend us again,” Luo Ya said unwillingly.

Luo Peng glanced around. He realized that many people were looking at them. Although what Luo Ya said was true, how could such be said openly? If word got out, others would say they were colluding with the government and business. It would not be good for their family.

“What nonsense are you spouting?” Luo Peng told Luo Ya to stop talking. “Stop talking nonsense, and come home with me.”

Luo Ya didn’t want to leave. She said arrogantly, “I’m not talking nonsense. Dad’s status says it all! As long as Brother Ah Zhi and 1 get married, Dad will definitely help the Tao family expand the market. At that time, who in the entire Capital will be better than us?”

Luo Peng did not care about his manners. He grabbed Luo Ya’s arm and dragged her out forcefully. “Come back with me!”

Luo Ya didn’t want to leave. If she was dragged away by her brother in public today, how would she be able to speak in front of her sisters in the future?

“I’m not leaving!” Luo Ya struggled.

Luo Peng couldn’t afford to lose face, so he directly carried Luo Ya up. “You have to leave even if you don’t want to!”

Although the Luo siblings had left, the banquet still had to continue. Everyone ate and drank happily, discussing the farce just now.

Tan Rou and Zhuang Liu watched the entire process from the crowd. They originally wanted to help Tian Tian, but with Tao Zhi by their side, they couldn’t interfere.

“Luo Ya is indeed foolish. She said those words out in public. She’s not afraid of bringing trouble to her father,” Tan Rou commented.

Zhuang Liu commented, “Luo Ya has been spoiled at home; that’s why she’s so lawless. With this lesson, Luo Peng will never allow her to attend any banquets in the future..”

 

Chapter 768: 768 Make A Bet

 

 

“I don’t want such a person to be my sister-in-law. Only someone as cute as Tiantian is suitable to be my sister-in-law,” Tan Rou said with a smile.

Zhuang Liu also smiled. “After today, their relationship should be much better.”

As she spoke, Tan Rou noticed two gazes falling on her and Zhuang Liu. She followed the gaze and saw two old acquaintances.

“The Meng family’s grandfather and granddaughter dua are still looking at us,” Tan Rou whispered to Zhuang Liu.

“I guess they’re coming up with something sketchy again,” Zhuang Liu replied.

“Let’s split up and see who their target is,” Tan Rou said softly.

Zhuang Liu had no objections. Since the banquet tonight was boring, it would be better to let the Meng family’s grandfather and grandson provide them with some fun.

“Let’s make a bet. If they’re here for me, I’ll treat you to a meal. If they’re here for you, you have to treat me to a meal,” Tan Rou said.

Zhuang Liu smiled. “Alright, I agree.”

One of them stayed in the banquet hall while the other went to the toilet.

At the stairs on the second floor, Meng Xiao looked at Tao Zhi, who had already left. She said unhappily, “Grandpa, the young master of the Tao family has already left. Let’s go back too.”

Old Master Meng stared at Zhuang Liu. “What are you anxious about? Isn’t Zhuang Liu still there?”

Meng Xiao looked at Tan Rou and Zhuang Liu. “Grandpa, I heard that Zhuang Liu and Miss Tao are already together. Even if 1 go over, the Zhuang Liu won’t like me.”

“I’ve said it before. There’s no need for love between the two of you. All you need to do is get married. In this society, only profit is the most important thing,” said Old Master Meng.

Meng Xiao did not want to look for Zhuang Liu. She already had someone in her heart. If she looked for Zhuang Liu again, she would feel sorry towards the person she liked.

Old Master Meng seemed to have sensed Meng Xiao’s thoughts. He sneered. “If you still want that little celebrity to live, then do as 1 say. Otherwise, I’ll kick him out of the entertainment industry tomorrow.”

Meng Xiao was very afraid. She bit her lip and said, “Grandpa, I’ll listen to whatever you say.”

After a while, Tan Rou and Zhuang Liu suddenly separated. Old Master Meng felt that this was a good opportunity. “They’ve already separated. Go and find Zhuang Liu.”

Meng Xiao walked down reluctantly. She tidied her clothes and hair, then revealed a perfect smile. “Good evening!”

Zhuang Liu sighed lightly. It seemed that he had lost.

“Oh, does Old Master Meng think that Eldest Miss Meng is useless and has changed his target to the Second Miss Meng?” Zhuang Liu mocked. As he spoke, his eyes darted to the stairs on the second floor.

Old Master Meng quickly hid behind the wall. He thought that Zhuang Liu had not noticed him.

Meng Xiao didn’t want to put herself together with Meng Si. Meng Si couldn’t even leave the house now, so how could she be compared to her?

“Zhuang Liu, please don’t put me and Meng Si together. We’re different.” Meng Xiao said.

Zhuang Liu continued to mock him. “You’re the same as her. You’re both equally stupid. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have done something like causing trouble at someone else’s birthday banquet.”

Meng Xiao’s face darkened. She had been deceived by Tao Yue. If Tao Yue hadn’t lied to her, she wouldn’t have said such things at the birthday banquet of the head of the Tao family.

“Zhuang Family Head, this matter has already passed so long ago. Why are you still digging up old scores? Besides, what does this have to do with you?” Meng Xiao asked.

Zhuang Liu declared his sovereignty. “Rourou’s matter is my matter. Since you dared to attend her father’s banquet, don’t be afraid of others mentioning it.”

Meng Xiao knew about Tan Ron’s relationship with Zhuang Liu. She had heard

Meng Si scolding Tan Rou at home earlier, which was one of the reasons why she did not want to come over.

“Hmph, Old Master Meng, you should put away these little thoughts. If Meng Si’s matter happens again, it won’t be resolved with a mere 300 million.” Zhuang Liu warned.

Meng Xiao was very curious. What did Meng Si do to make Old Master Meng give up on her? Now that Zhuang Liu was here, she could ask him.

“Zhuang Liu, what did Meng Si do to make you so angry?” Meng Xiao asked.

Zhuang Liu replied, “It’s said that one should not wash one’s dirty linen in public. I won’t say anything about this. If you want to know, go back and ask your grandfather..”

 

Chapter 769: 769 Zhuang Liu Cooking

 

 

Don’t wash your dirty linen in public? Meng Xiao only knew that Meng Si had committed a crime, but she did not know what she had done. Everyone who knew the inside story was unwilling to tell her, but now it seemed that Meng Si’s crime was very embarrassing.

Meng Xiao didn’t get a response from Zhuang Liu and returned to Old Master Meng’s side dejectedly. “Grandpa, I’m sorry. I didn’t complete what you asked me to do.”

“Idiot! You’ve only been there for a few minutes!” Old Master Meng scolded. “Why are you done so quickly?!”

Meng Xiao felt wronged. “Zhuang Liu didn’t want to talk to me at all. He told me to get lost the moment 1 went over. Moreover, he even mentioned 300 million. Grandpa, what did Big Sister do wrong? Did our family compensate Zhuang Liu with the 300 million?”

Old Master Meng was furious at the thought of the 300 million yuan compensation. He reprimanded, “This is not something you should care about. What you need to do now is to take down Zhuang Liu.”

Meng Xiao looked downstairs again. At this time, Tan Rou had already returned. She said, “Tao Zhi and Zhuang Liu already have girlfriends. It’s impossible for them to like me.”

“Foolish! As long as they’re not married, you still have a chance,” Old Master Meng said unhappily.

“If you can’t take down one of them, then that little celebrity of yours can only wait for death.”

Meng Xiao didn’t dare to speak. She was afraid of angering Old Master Meng.

Seeing that she was silent, Old Master Meng said, “I’ll get someone to arrange something for you. Put that thing in their food. When the time comes, as long as you sleep with them, they will definitely marry you. 1 don’t ask for much. 1 just need one of them.”

Meng Xiao did not need to ask to know what her grandfather was talking about. It was nothing more than those cheap drugs. If one took them, they would lose control and something irreversible would happen.

“Grandpa, I will listen to your arrangements.” Meng Xiao said painfully.

On the other hand, Tan Rou was very happy. “Third Brother, they came to you so you lost. You have to treat me to a meal next time.”

Zhuang Liu thought for a moment and replied, “There’s no need to wait until next time. 1’11 treat you to dinner today. We haven’t eaten tonight anyway.”

Tan Rou didn’t want to stay here for dinner either. Although there were many delicious dishes at the banquet, most of them were sweets. She didn’t like sweets.

“Sure, where are we going to eat?” Tan Rou asked.

“Let’s go home first,” Zhuang Liu said. “Go back and change your clothes first, then 1’11 bring you out for dinner.”

Zhuang Liu drove Tan Rou home first before going home to change. After Tan Rou changed her clothes, she waited at home for a long time without receiving any news from Zhuang Liu. She could not sit still anymore, so she went out to Zhuang Liu’s house to look for him.

Zhuang Liu’s current house was diagonally opposite Tan Rou’s house. It also used an electronic door lock. Tan Rou knew the password and directly entered it.

As soon as the door opened, a bunch of pink-blue roses appeared in front of Tan Rou. The lights were dim, but it was obvious that the room had been carefully decorated.

“Third Brother, are you at home?” Tan Rou walked in carefully, afraid of touching the decorations beside her.

Zhuang Liu did not answer because the sound of the kitchen hood drowned out Tan Rou’s voice. Tan Rou could clearly hear the sound of the kitchen hood. She was still wondering if Auntie would come to cook at this late hour. However, he saw Zhuang Liu carrying a plate out.

The two of them stood face to face and forgot to speak for a moment.

After a long time, Zhuang Liu said, “Rourou, why are you here so quickly?” I’m not ready yet.”

Tan Rou glanced at the unlit candles on the table. “Is this the candlelight dinner Third Brother prepared for me?” she asked.

“My cooking skills are average,” Zhuang Liu said, a little embarrassed. “I was thinking that if I failed, I would ask the hotel to prepare some dishes. I didn’t expect you to come early.”

Tan Rou walked forward and smiled. “I was waiting at home. That’s why 1 came to look for you.”

Zhuang Liu took out the slightly blackened steak from the plate. “I’m sorry, my cooking skills are terrible. 1 might ruin your candlelight dinner.”

Tan Rou didn’t care about Zhuang Liu’s cooking skills. It was mainly Zhuang Liu’s cooking. Even if it was poisonous, she would still eat it.

“It’s okay, 1 like everything Third Brother makes.” Tan Rou sniffed the steak. “It smells so good. It must be delicious.”

Zhuang Liu said, “Go to the living room and rest for a while. 1’11 do it a few more times. It’ll definitely get better and better..”

 

Chapter 770: 770 Romance Continues to the End

 

 

Tan Ron hugged Zhuang Liu’s neck and kissed him on the lips, giving him a loving encouragement. “Third Brother, do your best. I’ll wait for you!”

Zhuang Liu’s confidence suddenly increased. He turned around and walked into the kitchen. “I must make a few good dishes tonight.”

Tan Rou chuckled. Zhuang Liu’s serious look was too cute.

The coffee table in the living room was filled with fresh fruits. There were still water droplets on them. It was obvious that they had just been washed. Among them, Tan Ron’s favorite cherries were the most abundant. They were the same size as the cherries that Xiao Mo had sent over last time, and they tasted delicious.

Tan Rou liked to eat cherries, but she did not eat too much. If she ate too much, she would not be able to eat Zhuang Liu’s cooking.

After a while, Zhuang Liu came to the living room. He saw Tan Rou eating cherries. Her pink lips were covered in cherries juice, and he could not help but gulped.

“Xiao Rou.” Zhuang Liu called out softly.

Tan Rou immediately turned her head to look at him. She still had half a cherry in her mouth. “Hmm?”

Zhuang Liu couldn’t hold it in anymore. He bent down and snatched the half cherry from Tan Ron’s lips. After tasting it, he said, “This cherry is quite sweet.”

“There’s still so much on the plate. Why did you snatch mine?” Tan Rou rebuked.

Zhuang Liu aimed at the purple-red juice on her lips. “You didn’t wipe the juice off your lips. Let me help you wipe it off.”

Tan Rou stretched her mouth over. She thought that Zhuang Liu would use toilet paper to help her wipe, but unexpectedly, Zhuang Liu kissed her directly.

Zhuang Liu was standing while Tan Rou was sitting. As they kissed, Tan Rou was pressed onto the sofa by Zhuang Liu. Moreover, Zhuang Liu’s hands were very dishonest. He liked touching Tan Ron’s back and waist, and would even gently pinch her body a few times.

This was not their first kiss, so they were already very familiar with each other’s breathing rhythm. The room was already decorated very romantically, and their kiss made the romantic atmosphere in the room reach a new height. If they weren’t hungry, tonight’s incident would probably develop in a new direction.

“Huhn…” Tan Rou panted heavily. Her face was red as she tidied up her clothes. “Third Brother, is your dinner ready?”

Zhuang Liu wiped the corner of her lips and smiled. “The barbecue is done in the oven. Let’s eat.”

Tan Rou was very happy. “Okay, I’ll go wash my hands first.” With that, she quickly slipped into the bathroom.

Zhuang Liu rested on the sofa for a while before slowly entering the kitchen to watch the barbecue. How could he be in the mood to eat? He wanted to do other things, especially things that adults would do.

Unfortunately, Tan Rou was still in university. If anything happened between him and Tan Rou, Tan Ron’s brothers would beat him up. He really wanted Tan Rou to grow up quickly. When Tan Rou reached the age of marriage, he would marry her and then be with her openly.

When Tan Rou came out of the bathroom, Zhuang Liu had already served the dishes on the table. It seemed that Tan Ron’s encouragement had taken effect. Zhuang Liu’s dishes were very good. They looked good and smelled very fragrant.

Western food was relatively simple to make and that’s what Zhuang Liu had prepared. Fresh beef with rich sauce. Tan Rou ate two large pieces in one go.

In order to match the atmosphere tonight, Zhuang Liu had specially prepared red wine. The red wine he had prepared did not have an astringent taste, only a sweet fruity fragrance.

Tan Rou looked at the red wine that was about the same color as cherries and liked it very much. In the past, she used to drink champagne and fruit juice. Tonight, she could finally drink wine. She had to taste what red wine tasted like.

Zhuang Liu did not dare to let Tan Rou drink too much. The alcohol content of red wine was quite high, and the after-effects of red wine were quite strong. At that time, she might not feel anything, but the later she drank it, the drunker she would become.

Tan Rou took a sip. She felt that the red wine was very fragrant. There was the taste of grapes in it, and it was very sweet. Therefore, she wanted Zhuang Liu to pour her another glass.

Zhuang Liu poured a little for her. “Red wine has a strong aftereffect. Look at how much you’re drinking now. You’ll feel uncomfortable later.”

Tan Rou didn’t believe it.. How could this juice-like wine make people feel uncomfortable?