Marriage Seduction Addiction

Chapter 371 Own People

Upon hearing Jiang Beiheng's words, Tang Xu's heart skipped a beat, and then she asked softly, "What's going on between the Yan family and the Jiang family?"

Jiang Beiheng said, "You must have seen a lot of news these past few months. The competition between the Jiang family and the Yan family has attracted the attention of the government... They contacted me, and I always feel that something is not right..."

Tang Xu originally didn't want to ask any more questions, but after hearing this, it seemed a bit too deliberate not to ask, so she went along with it and asked, "What aspect is inappropriate?"

“You also run your own company, so you should know that where there’s a market, there’s competition. But in the end, one side should benefit, right?” Jiang Beiheng said. “If neither side benefits, then there’s a problem, isn’t there?”

Upon hearing this, Tang Xu was momentarily stunned, but still had to nod in agreement.

Jiang Beiheng continued, "Mu Chen should have been able to notice this, but he is clearly already blinded by jealousy with Yan Shiyu. Even if I told him, he probably wouldn't care. He would only feel that he didn't let the Yan family gain any advantage... So, I have to come back in person."

Tang Xu lowered her eyes slightly. "So what do you plan to do? Do you plan to take over the Jiang family's business again? Can your body handle it?"

Jiang Beiheng shook his head and said, "I really can't take on the burden that I've already handed over. But it's my life's work, how can I just watch things continue like this? Ever since Yan Shiyu returned to Huai City, he has launched a multi-pronged attack on the Jiang family. It can be said that everything started because of him, so I want to meet with him to see where things went wrong."

Upon hearing this, Tang Xu remained silent for a moment before saying, "Whatever you do, you must promise me that you will prioritize your own health."

Jiang Beiheng nodded, then said, "I've already arranged a meeting with his assistant. If you're free tomorrow night, could you come with me?"

"Me?" Tang Xu instinctively refused. "Wouldn't it be inappropriate for me to go?"

“I just don’t want the atmosphere to be too awkward when I meet him,” Jiang Beiheng said. “You’ve met him before, and I think it will be better if someone is around.”

Will it be better?

I'm afraid it's going to be a disaster.

Tang Xu couldn't really imagine such a scene, but Jiang Beiheng's request wasn't excessive, and she really had no reason to keep refusing, so she could only reluctantly agree.

After saying this, Tang Xu accompanied Jiang Beiheng downstairs and they had dinner together.

At the dinner table, Jiang Beiheng asked her again about what had happened during her time back in China.

Tang Xu knew immediately what Jiang Beiheng wanted to ask. Her current state was indeed very different from when she was in London, so it was normal for Jiang Beiheng to be concerned.

Tang Xu, however, didn't know what else to say about this.

She felt deeply guilty.

Since Jiang Muchen already knows about her relationship with Yan Shiyu, there seems to be no point in continuing to hide it from Jiang Beiheng.

But Tang Xu just couldn't bring herself to tell him anything.

Yan Shiyu always subconsciously felt that the fewer people who knew about this, the better for him.

Jiang Muchen's proud and aloof nature meant that he could not publicize the relationship between Tang Xu and Yan Shiyu, because if he did, it would not only damage Yan Shiyu's reputation, but also his own.

Even though Tang Xu had divorced him, his pride was still very important to him.

But for Jiang Beiheng, it's not like that.

To Tang Xu, he was a loving elder and someone she would always respect.

But for Jiang Beiheng, the Jiang family was clearly more important.

Yan Shiyu is the one who stands on the opposite side of him.

Therefore, Tang Xu could not bring herself to tell him about this matter—even though she was determined to remain independent from both of them, in this situation, the scales in her heart inevitably tipped towards Yan Shiyu.

She couldn't tell Jiang Beiheng about their relationship because she couldn't be sure if it would become a knife in Jiang Beiheng's hand, stabbing Yan Shiyu hard in the end.

She didn't dare to gamble.

So Tang Xu ultimately didn't mention anything, only glossing over it in a few words.

As her former daughter-in-law, Jiang Beiheng can be concerned about her love life, but excessive concern might make people uncomfortable.

Therefore, seeing that Tang Xu didn't really want to talk about it, Jiang Beiheng didn't say anything more and changed the subject to other topics.

After dinner, Tang Xu sat with Jiang Muchen for a while longer. Seeing that it was getting late, she got up and left.

Back at Royal Bay, they were surprised to find Yan Shiyu in their house again.

The two of them went out together in the evening, but now Yan Shiyu has come back here. Obviously, some things may not be going so smoothly.

"You've been to the Yan family's house?" Tang Xu asked.

"Hmm," Yan Shiyu responded faintly, her emotions showing little fluctuation.

"Did you see her?" Tang Xu asked again.

"No."

With just those two words, Tang Xu didn't ask any more questions. She went into the bathroom, tied up her hair, washed her hands, and came out to find Yan Shiyu still sitting peacefully on the sofa, just quietly watching her.

Tang Xu stared at him for a moment, then asked, "Did you eat anything tonight?"

"No."

Tang Xu said, "Then I'll cook you some noodles?"

"You ate a lavish meal yourself, and then you come back and try to fob me off with just a packet of instant noodles?" Yan Shiyu said.

Tang Xu said, "Don't you have a big meal tomorrow night? Wouldn't it be better to eat some noodles and bread now to cleanse your stomach?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Shiyu's eyes flickered slightly, and then he reached out his hand to Tang Xu. Tang Xu obediently walked over and let him pull her into his lap.

"He won't ask you to come with him, will he?" Yan Shiyu asked in a low voice.

"Ah."

"You agreed?"

"Ah."

After responding, Tang Xu turned to look at him again, "Let's make this clear first, I'm only accompanying him to the dinner as a junior. What you talk about has nothing to do with me, and I won't participate. Just pretend I'm not here tomorrow, okay?"

Yan Shiyu brushed aside a strand of her hair that had fallen down, lowered his eyes slightly, and casually played with the end of her hair, asking, "Since you are attending as a junior, how do you plan to address me tomorrow?"

Tang Xu choked for a moment, then understood what he was thinking, so she said, "Call him Mr. Jiang, and you Mr. Yan, is that alright?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Shiyu gave a faint snort, clearly not satisfied.

Tang Xu reached out and wrapped her arms around his waist, tilted her head up and kissed the corner of his lips, asking, "So what do you want me to call you?"

Yan Shiyu looked down at her, "What do you think?"

Tang Xu's face flushed slightly as she suddenly recalled some events from the afternoon—

At that time, she was running out of time and had no choice but to agree to whatever he asked for. In her desperation, she did whatever he asked her to say.

But once she was out of that situation, Tang Xu simply couldn't bring herself to call out again.

After several attempts to avoid the conversation, Tang Xu prepared to leave, saying, "I'll go cook you some noodles."

Yan Shiyu pulled her back abruptly, "I'm not really hungry right now, I just want to hear how you call me..."

Tang Xu was shy and a little flustered, so she blurted out, "Yan Shiyu!"

Yan Shiyu shook his head and said, "That's not how it's called."

Tang Xu was both amused and exasperated. "Let me go first..."

Yan Shiyu refused.

"You forgot so quickly? Looks like I should try to reinforce my memory..."

As he spoke, he had already completely taken control of the person in his arms and began to explore them little by little...

Tang Xu couldn't help but shiver, clutching his clothes tightly, biting her lip, and looking at him with a pitiful expression.

The more this happened, the less Yan Shiyu could let go of her. He picked her up and carried her back to the bedroom.

……

The next day, Tang Xu slept until the afternoon before getting up. After getting ready, she went to the Jiang family mansion, picked up Jiang Beiheng, and then went to the restaurant where they had arranged to have dinner that evening.

Everything was arranged and managed properly by Jiang Beiheng's secretary, so Tang Xu didn't have to worry about anything. She only needed to sit there with Jiang Beiheng and wait for Yan Shiyu to arrive.

However, an hour and a half had passed since the agreed time, and Yan Shiyu still hadn't arrived.

Tang Xu hadn't eaten all day and was now starving. After checking the time, she couldn't help but sigh.

Jiang Beiheng sensed something and asked her, "Are you hungry? Let them bring you a bowl of bird's nest porridge first. You've never had a very good stomach, so please don't let it get too hungry."

Tang Xu nodded.

The bird's nest porridge was served, and Tang Xu had just taken a bite when she heard Jiang Beiheng's secretary push open the door and say in a low voice, "Mr. Yan has arrived."

Tang Xu couldn't help but choke, then turned her head and coughed violently.

As soon as Yan Shiyu entered the room, she saw this scene before her. Her gaze sharpened slightly as she looked at Tang Xu and the bowl of bird's nest porridge in front of her.

Seeing this, Gao Yan behind him rolled his eyes slightly and decisively shut himself out of the door.

Tang Xu finally recovered, raised her face, which was red from coughing, and glanced at Yan Shiyu.

Yan Shiyu exchanged a glance with her, then quickly looked away and said, "I'm sorry I'm late."

This statement was made without any emotion, and it was impossible to tell whether it was genuine embarrassment or just a casual remark.

Jiang Beiheng smiled and said, "Yan's is such a big company, naturally there are a lot of things to do. I'm very happy to see you."

After the two finished their opening remarks, Tang Xu continued, "My stomach isn't very good, so I ordered a bowl of bird's nest porridge before Mr. Yan arrived. I hope Mr. Yan doesn't mind?"

“I don’t mind.” Yan Shiyu looked at her again. “We’re eating together, no need for formalities.”

Tang Xu's heart tightened slightly again. After exchanging a glance with him, she quickly looked away and silently minimized her presence.

After Yan Shiyu sat down, hot dishes were served one after another. Although Jiang Beiheng couldn't drink alcohol, he still prepared some fine red wine. After the secretary poured Yan Shiyu a glass, Jiang Beiheng looked at Tang Xu and said, "I can't drink alcohol, can you drink two glasses for me?"

Just as Tang Xu was about to nod, Yan Shiyu spoke up: "Didn't you just say your stomach wasn't feeling well? Now you're trying to push her out to drink on your behalf. Isn't that a bit unfair of you, Mr. Jiang?"

Jiang Beiheng realized what was happening, smiled slightly, and said, "I didn't think it through..."

Tang Xu couldn't bear to see him embarrassed, so she couldn't help but say, "Red wine is fine, I can drink it."

The next moment, Yan Shiyu pushed away the wine glass in front of him and said, "Whether I drink this wine or not is not that important to me. What I want to know more is why Mr. Jiang asked me out today?"