Marriage Seduction Addiction

For a long while, Tang Xu didn't know how to react.

She was overwhelmed by the huge emotional shock, but Yan Shiyu seemed to have truly accepted the fact. He gently stroked the back of her head and lowered his head to place a kiss on the corner of her eye.

"So, I won't let anything happen to you."

Tang Xu gently closed her eyes, then slowly leaned into his arms, finally reaching out to hug him tightly once again.

The two sat there quietly, embracing each other, for a long time before Tang Xu whispered, "Would you like to talk more about her?"

Yan Shiyu remained silent for a long time before finally speaking again: "She was very beautiful and cute, and she was also very lively and cheerful when she was little..."

At this point, his voice lowered slightly, and after a pause, he continued, "Later, although she fell ill, she still learned to play the guzheng. She was very talented and played it very well... Fortunately, she had the guzheng to accompany her..."

Upon hearing this, Tang Xu's thoughts were instantly drawn back to that day in Nancheng, when he gazed at the girl playing the guzheng in a daze.

So at that time, he was thinking about his sister, right?

Was it also on that day that he finally decided to give up that faint hope and accept reality?
Tang Xu gently reached out and stroked his back, whispering, "It's easy to learn the guzheng, but it's not easy to become proficient and master it. She must be a very smart and hardworking girl... So, if there's even a one in ten thousand chance that she's still alive, then she will definitely be living a good life. Don't worry."

After a long while, Yan Shiyu chuckled softly and then hugged her even tighter.

……

Neither of them slept well overnight; in fact, they barely slept at all.

But eventually, a new day arrived.

After Tang Xu finished washing up, she came out of the bathroom and found that Yan Shiyu had already changed his clothes.

Tang Xu looked at him and couldn't help but say, "I've been away from home for several days. I have to go to the company for a meeting today."

Yan Shiyu understood the meaning behind her words, walked up to her, and said, "I've said before, this room is just in case. You can leave at any time and live at your own pace."

Tang Xu still couldn't help but have some doubts in her heart.

She didn't know Old Master Yan well, but judging from the changes in the Yan family over the years and Yan Shiyu's personal experiences, that old man was definitely not an easy person to get along with.

Now that Yan Shiyu has almost explicitly stated his position and stood on the opposite side, how could he possibly do nothing?
She didn't want to be the last to know what he would actually do, or what difficulties and pressures Yan Shiyu would face.

Thinking of this, Tang Xu couldn't help but grab his collar, look up at him, and say, "If anything happens again, you have to tell me. You're not allowed to make decisions on your own anymore. Do you promise me that?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Shiyu gazed at her for a long time before finally nodding slowly.

Tang Xu let out a slight breath, her expression relaxing somewhat, but a trace of unease still silently spread through her heart.

Yan Shiyu left the hotel before her. After changing her clothes, Tang Xu went home to put down her suitcase before heading to the company.

The day passed peacefully, and nothing happened.

However, this tranquility does not bring peace of mind.

It's like a boot hanging over your head; it's supposed to fall down, but it never seems to, and you have no idea when it will.

This feeling is extremely unbearable.

Tang Xu always felt that someone should come to her on this day, even if it was just to meet her and have a talk, it would be only natural.

In fact, not only did no one appear in front of her that day, but no one appeared in front of her for the next few days as well.

As Yan Shiyu said, she is free, and she can live at her own pace.

Even during those days, Yan Shiyu didn't restrain himself at all, frequently appearing in her life.

It's as if nothing has changed, as if nothing has ever happened.

But where did that boot on top of my head go?

……

Two days later, on the weekend, the Chamber of Commerce held a dinner party, and Yan Shiyu and Jiang Muchen were invited to attend.

The fact that the Yan and Jiang families were once close partners and comrades-in-arms, and that they had recently clashed with each other, was already noteworthy. Moreover, both of them were well-known young talents in Huai City, so their appearance together naturally attracted a lot of attention.

To everyone's disappointment, although the two appeared at the same time, they did not interact at all, and the other was not even seen within a five-meter radius.

Those who wanted to watch a show ended up getting nothing out of it.

Even so, the next day, many related reports appeared in the media, analyzing that the Yan family and the Jiang family had become irreconcilable enemies.

Tang Xu woke up in the morning and had just stepped out of her room when she heard a familiar name—

"...Judging from the fact that Yan Shiyu and Jiang Muchen both appeared at the Chamber of Commerce banquet but did not interact at all, the competition and antagonism between the two sides will not ease in the short term. As for what impact this will have on the development of their respective companies, we—"

Tang Xu paused at the entrance to the living room. On the sofa, Song Luobai, hearing the noise, quickly switched to the short video she was watching.

However, the next thing that popped up was still related to Yan Shiyu and Jiang Muchen.

It's clear that Song Luobai read a lot of related news this morning.

Song Luobai was clearly not expected to do this either, and hurriedly turned off the tablet before glancing at Tang Xu.

Tang Xu pretended not to hear anything and went into the bathroom.

When she came out of the bathroom again, Song Luobai was still sitting on the sofa playing on her phone, her face as expressionless as ever.

"What do you want to eat for lunch?" Tang Xu asked, then added, "After you eat, I'll take you to school."

Upon hearing this, Song Luobai looked up at her, frowned slightly, and asked, "What happened?"

"what?"

"You picked me up yesterday, and you're taking me home today," Song Luobai said. "Is something wrong?"

Tang Xu didn't answer directly, but instead asked, "Have you noticed anything unusual?"

“No one but you,” Song Luobai said.

"Then that settles it, doesn't it?" Tang Xu said. "Obviously, it was just my conscience acting up; nothing else happened."

Song Luobai visibly choked, rolled her eyes, and didn't ask any more questions. Tang Xu suppressed her unease, let out a soft breath, and couldn't help but think of Yan Shiyu again.

Although it's only been a day since we last met, while things are calm on her end, is the same true on his end?
……

This weekend was not a day off for Yan Shiyu and most of Yan's employees.

Because the company has a key project that requires working overtime, most departments of Yan's Group operated as usual this morning.

However, to everyone's surprise, on this day, Mr. Yan, who had long since retired, actually came to the company.

For many new employees of Yan's company, Old Master Yan is practically a legendary figure. Yet today, this legendary figure delivered coffee to employees in all departments and personally visited several key departments, which was truly an overwhelming honor.

The pain and boredom of working overtime on Sunday mornings were thus greatly relieved.

Meanwhile, the floor where the president's office is located remains as usual, with everyone diligently working without daring to slack off in the slightest.

It was at this moment that Old Master Yan was surrounded by a group of senior executives as he came up.

Upon seeing him, Gao Yan immediately stood up and went forward to greet him respectfully, saying, "Mr. Yan."

Grandpa Yan nodded, glancing at Yan Shiyu's tightly closed office door. "Still busy?"

"Yes." Gao Yan lowered his eyes and answered as calmly as possible, "Mr. Yan is in a meeting with several department managers."

"In that case, let's not disturb him for now," said Old Master Yan. "I'll go sit in the conference room."

The group of senior executives then accompanied Old Master Yan towards the conference room.

Standing at the back of the crowd, Gao Yan caught a glimpse of Old Master Yan and couldn't help but feel a pounding in his heart.

After a few days of calm, is what's bound to happen finally about to happen?
He was filled with unease, and when he turned back to his seat, he could only force himself to remain calm and stare at the laptop screen.

But in reality, only he knew that he simply couldn't bear to look at the characters on the screen.

Yan Shiyu's meeting with several department managers lasted for two hours.

Meanwhile, Grandpa Yan waited in the conference room for two hours.

No one expected that the octogenarian would have such energy and stamina. Some executives were worried about his health and advised him to go home and rest, but Mr. Yan waved his hand and said that he was in good spirits today and could sit for a while longer.

Everyone present was intelligent, and they could all see that he was determined to see Yan Shiyu. Therefore, no one said anything more, and they simply chatted with the old man while keeping him company and waiting.

On the other hand, Gao Yan's unease grew stronger.

He was even a little unsure whether he hoped Yan Shiyu's meeting would end soon or never end.

Just as I was thinking this, the door to Yan Shiyu's office was finally opened, and the department managers who had been meeting with Yan Shiyu came out one by one.

Gao Yan then steeled himself and got up to go inside. He saw Yan Shiyu still sitting at the back of the office reviewing documents and lowered his voice to say, "The old man is in the conference room. He's been waiting for two hours."

"Really?" Yan Shiyu simply responded, "He seems to have plenty of free time."

Gao Yan couldn't help but add, "Judging from his attitude, he's determined to see you today."

"I have a long-distance call to make. If he's still in the mood to wait, let him wait."

Gao Yan pursed his lips, but ultimately said nothing more. He simply turned and walked out, returning to his workstation.

As noon approached, the executives prepared to invite Old Master Yan to lunch, but he simply said, "It's not a big deal for my old bones to eat one more or one less meal. I'm more concerned about when Shi Yu will have lunch. After working so hard, health should be the most important thing."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a commotion was heard at the conference room door. Everyone turned around and saw Yan Shiyu walk in.

"How lively." Seeing the scene inside, Yan Shiyu smiled faintly, then looked at Grandpa Yan and said, "I'm sorry, Grandpa, I've been busy all morning and only now have I had time to come and see you."

"It's alright." Although there was no smile on Old Master Yan's face, his expression was calm. "Since I'm entrusting the company to you, I naturally hope that you will prioritize the company."

Then everyone brought up the idea of ​​having a meal together again, but Yan Shiyu said, "I haven't had a meal alone with my grandfather in a long time. I hope you can give me a chance to show my filial piety."

Upon hearing this, everyone understood and made excuses to leave, leaving only the grandfather and grandson in the meeting room.

Yan Shiyu pulled out a chair nearby and sat down. He looked at Old Master Yan and said, "There's a meeting in half an hour. I've already arranged for someone to order food. If Grandpa doesn't mind, you can eat here?"

Old Master Yan's gaze lingered on him, and he finally got straight to the point: "Five days have passed, what's your decision?"

"What are you considering?" Yan Shiyu asked knowingly.

Old Master Yan's gaze fell on the monitor above the conference room, and after a moment, he looked back at Yan Shiyu, "Is this your final answer?"

"I gave Grandpa the final answer a few days ago," Yan Shiyu said.

Grandpa Yan nodded slowly, remained silent for a moment, and then said, "You are indeed more confident now, and your methods are stronger. In these past few days, you have protected her people and affairs without any leaks. I have been wanting to see her, but I haven't been able to find an opportunity."

Only then did Yan Shiyu finally look at Old Master Yan and say, "People always grow up. There were some people I couldn't protect before, but from now on, that kind of thing will not happen again."

Upon hearing this, Old Master Yan nodded slightly and then said, "It's clear that all those years of training and nurturing have not been in vain. Have you felt even the slightest bit of gratitude in your heart?"

"If I say no, will Grandpa accept it?" Yan Shiyu asked.

"It seems you are truly filled with resentment." Old Master Yan's gaze focused on him. "This path was your own choice, and now you're turning around and blaming me?"

Yan Shiyu met his gaze, "Grandpa really thinks I have a choice?"

“You have,” Old Master Yan said, tapping his cane forcefully. “You always made good choices before, knowing which path to take. But after you came back, you changed. You became confused, you stopped knowing who you were… Who changed you? Her? For a woman, a married woman at that, was it worth it to do such a thing?”

“No one has changed me.” Yan Shiyu looked at him and answered, word by word, “Because from beginning to end, I have never changed.”

Upon hearing this, Old Master Yan sneered and said, "Are you saying that all the changes you've undergone over the years abroad were just an act? Do you think the people I sent were just for show, unable to see through your true nature?"

“If not, then why would I be sitting in front of Grandpa like this right now?”

Upon hearing Yan Shiyu's answer, Old Master Yan paused for a moment before nodding and smiling gently, "Good, good, in the end I misjudged you. In the end you are an ungrateful wretch!"

Yan Shiyu's gaze gradually deepened and darkened as he calmly said, "Thank you for the compliment, Grandpa."

After a moment of silence, Old Master Yan continued, "But do you really think you have the ability to fight against me? Do you really think I can't do anything to you?" (End of Chapter)