Marriage Seduction Addiction

Chapter 479 Decay
This was the most intimate moment the two had shared since their reunion.

Yes, even though Tang Xu personally applied frostbite cream all over his body and they shared a bed at night, there was almost no intimate behavior between them.

Even now.

His body and heart finally began to open up to her.

After so long, after waiting for so long, this day has finally come, and Tang Xu cannot remain calm.

She couldn't help but grab his clothes, pull him onto the sofa, kiss him, and then bury herself in his arms, avoiding the wounds on his body, holding him tightly for a long time, unwilling to let go.

This was their moment, but after embracing for a long time, Tang Xu still couldn't help but mention Ji Yan.

“I want to see her,” Tang Xu said. “She’s not going back to the hotel, and she’s not replying to any of my messages. This can’t go on like this…”

Upon hearing this, Yan Shiyu remained silent for a moment before saying, "Go to Jiang Muchen's place to see her?"

This is the only way right now, Tang Xu said, "I can see her."

“But I don’t want you to go,” Yan Shiyu said.

Tang Xu looked up and met his gaze for a moment before asking, "Do you have other plans?"

Yan Shiyu said, "Let's go back to Huai City first."

Upon hearing this, Tang Xu immediately sat up straight. "You're going back already? You haven't even had a chance to meet her yet."

“If she wants to see me, then there will naturally be an opportunity. If she doesn’t want to see me, then there’s nothing that can be done,” Yan Shiyu said. “It’s better to give her some time. There are still some things to take care of in Huai City, so she can’t stay here for long.”

Tang Xu knew, of course, that there were still many problems in Huai City that he needed to resolve when he returned. He hadn't left through normal channels, so naturally he couldn't stay away for too long. But leaving from such a nearby place like this, Tang Xu felt rather unwilling.

"Once we've dealt with things in Huai City, we'll go to Helsinki."

Tang Xu was somewhat surprised: "Helsinki?"

Yan Shiyu paused for a moment, then slowly said, "I spent those years under the old man's strict control and training in Helsinki."

Although Tang Xu knew something about this, she still couldn't help but feel heartbroken when he mentioned it in person, and she grabbed his hand tightly.

Yan Shiyu noticed her emotions, took her hand in return, and smiled, "That is indeed a past that is hard to let go of, but I promised you I would try my best, and I will definitely try my best. This past can also be considered a farewell."

Tang Xu pursed her lips. "And then?"

Yan Shiyu knew what she was waiting for. After a slight sigh, he finally spoke: "During those most difficult days, I wrote her many letters that I could never send. Later, I buried them all."

Tang Xu's eyes flashed instantly.

During those difficult years, reuniting with his sister was the only thing that kept him going. She was the anchor of all his emotions. Even though he was strong and independent, he still needed an outlet for his emotions.

But later, in those long, seemingly endless nights, he gradually learned to shut himself off and hide himself—his past wounds and pains, his true emotions, and his true self.

Now, he is willing to confront his past self again and has decided to bring his past emotions back into the light.

This is such a wonderful sign.

Tang Xu couldn't help but lean forward and gently kiss the corner of his lips, then said, "Okay, let's go get those letters and come back to tell her just how much you love her."

……

Although she already knew his future plans, Tang Xu still felt some anxiety about his departure.

Because of her past experiences, she couldn't help but worry that something unexpected might happen on their way back home this time.

Yan Shiyu simply assured her that he would be waiting for her at the airport when her plane landed.

Tang Xu finally managed to suppress her anxiety and sent several more messages to Ji Yan before boarding her return flight.

Duan Siwei had already returned to China ahead of schedule, while Tang Xu traveled back with Gao Yan.

Gao Yan was probably also affected by the past. The once lively person would mostly sit silently next to Tang Xu, unable to hide his heavy heart.

When he came, he was the one who comforted Tang Xu. Now that he's going back and seeing him like this, Tang Xu is the one comforting him instead: "Don't look so gloomy. Why don't you get some sleep?"

As if afraid that his emotions would affect her, Gao Yan quickly said, "I'm not frowning, I'm just spacing out. Miss Tang, you should rest. You'll see Mr. Yan as soon as you get off the plane."

These words were said to comfort Tang Xu, and probably also to comfort himself.

However, this comfort did not seem to have much effect, and the rest of the journey was equally difficult.

It wasn't until their plane landed in Huai City and they saw Yan Shiyu at the exit that Gao Yan finally regained his composure. His eyes lit up, and a smile returned to his face. He excitedly told Tang Xu, "Miss Tang, look! I told you we'd see Mr. Yan as soon as we got off the plane!"

"Mm." Tang Xu turned to look at him and responded with a gentle smile.

The exit was crowded with people waiting to pick up passengers, but Yan Shiyu was not among them. Instead, she was talking to someone at the elevator entrance in the distance.

He didn't have to be standing there. Since being caught in the media storm, he has been in a semi-hidden state.

Knowing full well that their appearance would attract a lot of attention, especially in a crowded place like an airport—

But he still stood there, just so she could see him immediately.

Tang Xu glanced at him across the distance, then turned to Gao Yan after looking away, saying, "I'm leaving now. You go find him."

Gao Yan was taken aback. "I'll go with you to the parking lot, and then we can go back with Mr. Yan, right?"

“I’ll take a taxi back,” Tang Xu said. “Tell him I’m waiting for him at home.”

……

Tang Xu originally thought that the most important thing Yan Shiyu had to do upon his return was the case concerning his mother, so she expected him to come back very late. Therefore, Tang Xu went back to Yujing Bay as soon as she returned to the city.

It was the weekend, but Song Luobai wasn't home.

Tang Xu had told her when he would be back early in the morning, but he wasn't here. She wondered if he was still angry and didn't want to see her.

Tang Xu sighed slightly, wondering if she should wait for him, when suddenly there was a noise from the elevator behind her.

Tang Xu turned around and saw Song Luobai walking out of the elevator carrying shopping bags.

The usually aloof young man was probably a little embarrassed to be seen like this, so he rolled his eyes at Tang Xu and walked past her into the house.

Tang Xu entered the house behind him and asked, "What did you buy?"

Song Luobai did not answer, but went straight to the kitchen, opened the refrigerator, and put the milk, drinks and other items from the bag inside.

Tang Xu stood at the kitchen doorway watching his actions, and after a moment she slowly said, "Next weekend, if you have time, let's invite Ji Shiqing to have dinner together."

Song Luobai closed the refrigerator door, turned to look at her, and asked, "Is it just Ji Shiqing?"

Tang Xu sighed softly in her heart.

Although her relationship with Yan Shiyu had never been openly discussed, it was obvious that Song Luobai knew about it. At this point, there was really nothing left to hide.

Therefore, Tang Xu replied, "And Yan Shiyu."

Song Luobai's already cold expression turned even more unpleasant. He stared at Tang Xu for a long while before finally giving his final assessment: "Tang Xu, you really like to ask for trouble."

He didn't ask what had happened in between. Since the outcome was already what it was, there was no point in pursuing the details. So he didn't bother to say another word and walked out of the kitchen to go back to his room.

Tang Xu called out to him again, "I won't be staying at home tonight, but I'll take you to school tomorrow. Wait for me at home and don't run off on your own."

Song Luobai's only response was to close the bedroom door heavily.

After leaving Royal Bay, Tang Xu returned to Guiyu.

To her surprise, Yan Shiyu was already home when she opened the door.

Tang Xu was genuinely a little taken aback. "Why are you back so soon? Isn't there something else?"

"Yes," Yan Shiyu replied.

"Are you still going out?" Tang Xu asked again.

"Mm." Yan Shiyu responded again, then slowly walked forward, "I'll take you to see someone."

Tang Xu had no idea what he was up to, but she still followed him out the door in a daze.

Several landmark buildings stand in Huai City's most dazzling CBD area, and Yan Shiyu led her into one of them.

The highly private elevator goes directly to the 58th floor. When the elevator doors open, all you see is pitch blackness and cold air, with a faint smell of decay. This floor has absolutely nothing to do with the magnificent landmark building.

For a moment, Tang Xu wondered if they had entered some other dimension while riding the elevator.
Otherwise, why would there be such a floor in this building?
She instinctively reached out and took Yan Shiyu's arm. "Did we go to the wrong place?"

“That’s right.” Yan Shiyu took her hand and led her out of the elevator.

This floor seemed completely unfurnished, with no lights installed, only a few emergency lights, whose green glow made the vast space appear even more gloomy.

Many guesses flashed through Tang Xu's mind. She felt that the most likely possibility was that this was a private space belonging to Yan Shiyu, a place he used to torture or punish himself.

But when she saw a figure huddled under the window, Tang Xu's pupils constricted instantly.

If this is Yan Shiyu's private space, then why would anyone be here?

She suddenly grabbed Yan Shiyu's arm, and the next moment, a beam of light from Yan Shiyu's flashlight shone on the person's face.

Tang Xu's heartbeat suddenly went out of control—

It was Meng Liancheng.