Marriage Seduction Addiction

Chapter 395 Another dream?

That evening, after getting off work, Tang Xu went to the restaurant where she had arranged to meet Meng Tianyou.

Meng Tianyou hadn't arrived yet, so Tang Xu sat down in the private room to wait for him.

If Tang Xu was still distracted by Meng Tianyou's phone call yesterday, her mindset has stabilized a lot after last night. Sitting here now, she is relatively calm.

Previously, because of Ji Yan's appearance and Yan Shiyu's unstable state, she almost forced herself to forget about Meng Liancheng and focused all her attention on Yan Shiyu.

It wasn't until yesterday, when Meng Tianyou called and she saw his name, that she suddenly remembered Meng Liancheng again.

But it just so happened that she was on her way to keep the appointment.

The phone call seemed to be a reminder that all the peace and sweetness she was experiencing was just an illusion, and that one day, this illusion would be shattered, and she would have to face the cruel reality and truth.

It was as if a bubble she had woven herself had suddenly burst; in that instant, Tang Xu's mind flashed through countless possibilities for the future—

What will she go through? What will she ultimately face?

Even though she felt she had already prepared herself mentally, she still experienced a huge emotional shift just by simply imagining the future.

It was Yan Shiyu who comforted her.

After last night, Tang Xu had calmed down, and this calmness was enough for her to come see Meng Tianyou tonight.

If Meng Tianyou hadn't appeared before last night, she would probably have felt countless anxieties and uncertainties. But at this moment, Tang Xu simply waited quietly.

About twenty minutes later, Meng Tianyou finally pushed open the door and entered the private room, guided by the waiter.

Tang Xu looked up and met his bright, sunny smile. "There was a bit of traffic on the way. Have you been waiting long, sister?"

"No, I just arrived too." Tang Xu looked at his face, which was exactly the same as before, and couldn't help but smile slightly. "I haven't ordered yet. Let's see what you want to eat."

"No rush." ​​Meng Tianyou pulled out a chair and sat down. "What we eat doesn't matter. Meeting and chatting with my sister is my main purpose."

Upon hearing this, Tang Xu lowered her eyes slightly, seemingly chuckled, before looking up at him again: "So, what would you like to talk about?"

Their eyes met, and Meng Tianyou's gaze lingered on her face for a moment before he suddenly chuckled and said, "Why are you suddenly so serious? What did you think I was going to talk about?"

As he spoke, he suddenly pulled a bag out from under the chair and said, "Actually, I was asked to bring back some gifts for someone—and by the way, I'd like to have a meal with you, sister."

He placed the bag in front of Tang Xu, who opened it and found various merchandise from an NBA team that Song Luobai liked.

Tang Xu never expected that a young master like Meng Tianyou would fly over to bring gifts for someone. After a moment, she said, "She would trouble you with such a small thing and make you make a special trip."

"No matter what, it's Yuqiao's way of showing affection for her brother, and I get to see her too. So, I'm not losing out," Meng Tianyou said.

"Then I should treat you to a meal." Tang Xu said, handing the menu to Meng Tianyou once again.

Meng Tianyou took the menu and casually flipped through it, while casually saying, "After this semester, I'll basically only have my thesis to work on, so I should have a lot of time to stay in China and be able to see my sister more often."

Tang Xu paused slightly as she poured water before asking, "So what are your plans after you return to China?"

"Of course I'll join the Meng family business to help out," Meng Tianyou said. "After all, it's a family business. Even if my dad isn't very capable, if I can keep my uncle happy, I can still get a mid-level position, right?"

Tang Xu said slowly, "As long as you are determined, even if you start from a low point, you will definitely have the opportunity to reach the position you want in the future."

Meng Tianyou chuckled, picked up his teacup and clinked it against Tang Xu's, saying, "Then I'll take your good wishes with me, sister."

After a cup of tea was finished, the dishes were served one by one, but the atmosphere in the private room became slightly quiet.

It's not surprising.

Their last conversation had revolved around Meng Liancheng, but this time, faced with Meng Liancheng still missing, neither of them mentioned him.

Tang Xu originally thought that Meng Tianyou would definitely ask her some questions about Meng Liancheng, since Tang Xu had been quite close to him before Meng Liancheng disappeared.

Meng Tianyou was fully aware of this, yet he deliberately asked nothing and didn't even mention it.

Tang Xu didn't know whether she should feel fortunate or apprehensive about this, and in the end, she could only try to convince herself to remain calm.

During the meal, the two seemed to have a pre-set conversation, and the content of their conversation never deviated from the expected path.

The two maintained a fairly pleasant atmosphere until the end of the meal.

As the two walked out of the private room and entered the lobby, a group of people suddenly emerged from the opposite corridor and entered the lobby as well.

Tang Xu recognized the middle-aged man in the lead. Before she could react, Meng Tianyou said to her, "Wait for me," and went to meet him.

Looking at the profile of Meng Tianyou and the middle-aged man, which was somewhat similar, Tang Xu suddenly realized that the man was Meng Lianshan, the current head of the Meng family, who was also Meng Tianyou's uncle.

Seeing Meng Liancheng standing obediently in front of Meng Lianshan and talking to him, Tang Xu couldn't help but feel a little dazed.

After all, that person was not only Meng Tianyou's uncle, but also Meng Liancheng's older brother. In other words, the two people in front of her were Meng Liancheng's relatives. No matter how much Tang Xu told herself not to think about it, she couldn't help but recall Meng Liancheng's appearance that night.

To this day, she has never regretted her plans or decisions that night, nor has she felt the slightest remorse for that man's death.

What she cares about is that she is still outside the plan.

Tang Xu was momentarily lost in thought, simply standing there, quietly watching the two people over there.

Lost in thought, Tang Xu was unaware that at this very moment, in a private room at the highest point of the club, Yan Shiyu was standing behind the window, quietly watching the scene unfold in the lobby below.

Perhaps he had been standing by the window for too long, because his companion Fu Jiali couldn't help but come over and glance downstairs.

At that glance, he saw Meng Lianshan and Meng Tianyou standing together, and couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly, saying, "Is it really that interesting for the uncle and nephew to talk?"

The next moment, he shifted his gaze and finally saw Tang Xu standing in a corner.

Fu Jiali seemed to understand something instantly, chuckled, and said, "Indeed, there is something good to see."

As he spoke, he glanced at Yan Shiyu, only to find that Yan Shiyu was still staring intently at him.

Although Fu Jiali did not know the specifics of the relationship between the two, judging from Yan Shiyu's recent state, his relationship with Tang Xu should be stable, and they should be able to meet often. Why would he be so engrossed in watching something like this?

Or is it that when emotions run deep, it's truly difficult to control oneself?

Fu Jiali sighed inwardly, but still politely turned his face away, not wanting to disturb Yan Shiyu's leisurely enjoyment of the beauty, and returned to the sofa next to him.

I don't know how much time passed before I finally heard Yan Shiyu's voice again—

"Have you found the person I asked you to help find?"

Fu Jiali slowly raised his head and replied, "Found him. He can fly over in a couple of days. I'm just curious, what do you need someone like this for? Who are you planning to use him for?"

Yan Shiyu did not utter a word, her gaze remaining fixed on Tang Xu downstairs.

After Meng Tianyou finished speaking with Meng Lianshan, he returned to Tang Xu and said something to her. Tang Xu smiled calmly, her eyes still showing a lingering sense of unease. In the end, she left the club with Meng Tianyou.

Yan Shiyu's gaze followed Tang Xu's figure until it completely disappeared from sight. He remained standing there quietly for a long time.

……

After saying goodbye to Meng Liancheng, Tang Xu got into his car, but instead of starting it, he sat there almost blankly for a long time.

The silence was broken only by the ringing of the cell phone.

Upon seeing Yan Shiyu's name on the screen, Tang Xu quickly answered the phone.

"Have you gone home?" Yan Shiyu asked.

Tang Xu's tone was light and cheerful, "I'll be back soon, what's wrong?"

"I have to work overtime tonight, so I won't be going to Yujing Bay. You should get some rest and don't wait for me," Yan Shiyu said.

Tang Xu responded softly, then added, "Then don't stay up too late, and don't drink too much coffee."

"it is good."

After hanging up the phone, Tang Xu's upturned lips slowly returned to normal. She sat there in a daze for a while before letting out a slight sigh and driving away.

It was still early when they got back to Royal Bay. Tang Xu put the gift that Song Yuqiao had given to Song Luobai into his room, then sat down on the sofa, not wanting to move at all.

If Yan Shiyu were to return tonight, she might still be able to muster the energy to tidy herself up and wait for him. But since he's not coming back, she seems to have lost all sense of direction, and can only sit there blankly, letting her thoughts wander and drift...

At three in the morning, the front door of the house opened silently.

In the living room, Tang Xu was still nestled on the sofa, clutching a cushion tightly in her arms, lost in a restless sleep, not even hearing the sound of the front door opening and closing.

Until the man slowly walked to the sofa, saw her with her eyes closed and her face pale, he couldn't help but reach out and gently stroke her face.

It was an extremely gentle touch, but Tang Xu seemed to be startled instantly. She flinched, opened her eyes abruptly, and sat up abruptly from the sofa, looking at the person in front of her with a look of panic.

As Yan Shiyu's face gradually came into focus, her deathly pale complexion hadn't yet returned, and she was still in a daze. Yet, she quickly adjusted her facial expression, forcing a smile as she looked at the man before her. "Why are you back?"

Yan Shiyu simply looked at her quietly, without answering for a long time.

The same situation had happened not long ago, yet he felt like he couldn't breathe.

Tang Xu, as if by habit, threw herself into his arms, hiding her face in his embrace and holding him tightly without letting go.

After a long while, Yan Shiyu's voice was finally heard: "Why don't you go back to your room to sleep? Did you have another nightmare?"