Marriage Seduction Addiction

Gao Yan clearly did not expect Tang Xu to be so candid, revealing all his thoughts from beginning to end.

In the past, he would never have heard Tang Xu say anything about her suffering.

But now, Tang Xu so calmly glossed over those days with just a few words.

It's clear that the past is truly over.

Only when you don't care will you not avoid mentioning it.

This was clearly not the answer Gao Yan wanted to hear, but after hearing Tang Xu say these words, he was completely at a loss.

He knew how difficult it was for Tang Xu, who was completely passive, to endure this past relationship, and he also knew how cruel it would be to make her re-enter a relationship that had already ended.

He was so panicked that he wanted to talk to someone. When he met Tang Xu, he rambled incoherently, as if he were desperate for a cure.

However, there should be limits to talking nonsense.

Especially after Tang Xu had already given a clear answer.

Gao Yan looked at her, unable to say another word. After a long while, he simply whispered, "I'm sorry..."

Tang Xu shook his head gently, smiled, and turned to leave.

Just then, her phone suddenly rang.

Tang Xu took out her phone, glanced at the message she received, and then smiled and patted Gao Yan's arm before leaving.

After leaving the restaurant and entering the elevator, Tang Xu took out his phone again and sent a message to Yu Tianxia, ​​who was clearly furious.

Half an hour later, Tang Xu met Yu Tianxia at a Japanese restaurant by the river.

Yu Tianxia was busy with something on her phone when she looked up and saw Tang Xu. Her expression was very unpleasant. "So you finally decided to show yourself?"

Tang Xu smiled faintly, "You're in such a hurry to see me, is there something urgent?"

Yu Tianxia glared at her fiercely, then said, "Judging from your attitude, you don't want to cooperate properly. In that case, I don't necessarily need to contact you. Let's cancel the cooperation."

Tang Xu sighed softly and said, "It's not easy to have someone like you to help me, so of course I hope to cooperate. But you're just too impatient."

"What do you mean?"

Tang Xu said, "I only appeared in front of Mr. Yu for the first time last night, and he didn't have a good impression of me. If we are too hasty and have too clear a purpose, it will only make him more disgusted. That's why I think we should take it one step at a time."

Yu Tianxia was clearly not convinced and still had a cold face. "Then how do you plan to slow down? Don't forget, you're from Huai City, not Haicheng."

Tang Xu said, "As far as I know, Mr. Yu has been to Huai City quite a lot these past few months, hasn't he?"

Hearing this, Yu Tianxia's expression softened a little. "It seems you did do some research. But if you drag the battle into Huai City, I can't help you much."

Tang Xu smiled gently, "Then in Haicheng, you must have something else you can help me with."

Yu Tianxia instantly became alert again, looking at Tang Xu and saying, "Why do I feel like you're trying to use me?"

"It's just resource exchange," Tang Xu said. "We're helping each other, aren't we?"

……

After a brief meeting with Yu Tianxia, ​​Tang Xu returned to the hotel.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she entered the hotel lobby, she saw Meng Liancheng sitting leisurely in the lobby bar, drinking coffee.

Meng Liancheng looked up and saw her, then smiled and waved at her.

Tang Xu paused for a moment before slowly walking forward.

Although Meng Liancheng was slapped by her last night, he obviously didn't take it to heart and asked Tang Xu with a smile, "Going out to play?"

Tang Xu lowered her eyes and replied coldly, "I haven't finished the task Mr. Meng gave me, so of course I have to find a way. How can I have time to play?"

Upon hearing this, Meng Liancheng seemed quite pleased, "I knew I hadn't misjudged you."

Tang Xu glanced at him, then suddenly sneered, saying, "Mr. Meng seems to be in a good mood. It seems you've had quite a haul on this trip to Haicheng, haven't you?"

"When you're in life, being happier makes things much easier."

Hearing this, Tang Xu knew that he was in a really good mood today. Tang Xu also noticed that he was looking towards the elevator, seemingly waiting for someone to appear.

Soon, Tang Xu received the answer.

The moment the elevator doors opened again and Yan Shiyu appeared, Tang Xu's gaze fell on him.

The same applies to Meng Liancheng.

Tang Xu did not immediately look away, but calmly watched the group of people walking out of the elevator.

Yan Shiyu walked in front, still the most outstanding and eye-catching figure in the crowd.

Yet it is also something that is unattainable.

Gao Yan, who was behind him, habitually looked around, and soon his gaze met Tang Xu's as he looked past the crowd.

For a fleeting moment when their eyes met, his expression faltered, but he quickly looked away and returned to normal.

Yan Shiyu and Gao Yan walked straight to the hotel entrance without looking to either side. Another man behind them saw them off to their car and watched it drive away.

Tang Xu originally thought Meng Liancheng would take some action, but when she looked away, she saw that his gaze was fixed on the man standing at the door.

Could this person be his target?

Just as Tang Xu was thinking this, she saw the person turn around and walk back in.

And Meng Liancheng, who was beside him, did make a move.

He stood up, walked straight to the man, and extended his hand with a smile: "Mr. Qi, hello."

Qi Yuan was visibly taken aback, quickly sized him up, and after confirming he didn't recognize him, he still extended his hand, "Hello, may I ask who you are...?"

“Huai City, Meng Liancheng.” Meng Liancheng said, handing over his business card and smiling, “I had the pleasure of collaborating with Mrs. Huo’s gallery once before. I happen to be staying at the same hotel as Mr. Huo in Haicheng this time, so I thought I’d go up and say hello.”

Qi Yuan accepted the business card, smiled and nodded, saying, "So you're Madam's friend. But I'm sorry, Mr. Huo's trip to Haicheng this time is very rushed, so he may not have time to meet you. There should be an opportunity next time."

Upon hearing this, Meng Liancheng did not press the matter further, but simply said, "Mr. Huo is naturally a very busy man. I would appreciate it if Mr. Qi could help me pass on his business card so that we can arrange to meet Mr. Huo another day when there is an opportunity."

Qi Yuan nodded, put the business card in his pocket, and without saying anything more, turned and walked towards the elevator.

Tang Xu sat quietly to the side, watching the whole scene unfold. When she saw Meng Liancheng return to his seat, she couldn't help but sneer.

Although she didn't recognize the man, the titles "Mr. Huo" and "Mrs. Huo" clearly indicated his identity, especially since he mentioned Mrs. Huo's art gallery. There was only one answer then—

Although she already had the answer in her heart, Tang Xu still asked, "Mr. Huo, are you Huo Jinxi from Tongcheng?"

Meng Liancheng was quite frank, saying, "Who else could it be that would make Yan Shiyu come to meet me?"

Tang Xu responded and added, "I've heard that Mrs. Huo is a renowned beauty in Tongcheng, and she and Mr. Huo have an exceptionally good relationship."

The meaning of this sentence couldn't be clearer—

Tang Xu felt that he had no other skills besides using women, and mocked him for even daring to set his sights on Huo Jinxi. After all, Huo Jinxi loved his wife very much and had even publicly posted a handwritten letter expressing his love, showing his deep affection.

Meng Liancheng may not have really had that intention. Upon hearing this, he chuckled and said, "I firmly believe that the more unbreakable a relationship seems, the less it can withstand being touched. The more perfect a person appears on the surface, the easier it is to break them down."

"Really?" Tang Xu's tone was relaxed, as if chatting casually. "I've heard that Mrs. Huo is no ordinary person, and she's quite shrewd. Aren't you afraid?"

"No matter how skillful she is, she's still just a woman," Meng Liancheng said. "As long as she's a woman, she has weaknesses. What's there to be afraid of?"

Hearing his relaxed tone, Tang Xu said, "Now that you mention it, I'm starting to look forward to that day."

Meng Liancheng glanced at her. "It was just a joke. Why are you taking it so seriously?"

“That’s true.” Tang Xu agreed with him. “If we really want to do that, it would be a bit of a roundabout way. After all, there was a better option right in front of us just now.”

"Yan Shiyu?" Meng Liancheng immediately realized what she was referring to and said with a smile, "You really love watching the drama unfold, don't you? After all, we used to be relatives. Is there anyone who's so eager to see a show?"

"You said it yourself: the more perfect a person seems on the surface, the easier they are to win over," Tang Xu said. "I just want to learn how to do that, don't I?"

Upon hearing this, Meng Liancheng sighed softly and said, "Then I'm afraid I can't teach you anything for the time being, because this person is simply too impeccable. After all, he is the successor personally trained by Old Master Yan; his character is truly profound and resolute, and it's impossible to fathom even a fraction of him." (End of Chapter)