We agreed it was just a hug, why did you actually do it?

Returning to Jinhai, Su Weile felt as if it were yesterday.

As soon as the car turned into Linglong Garden, Su Weile saw that someone was already waiting there. It seemed that Tang Shaowu's work was really urgent.

Tang Shaowu never shied away from discussing Su Weile when talking about work. His close confidants also knew Su Weile's status.

This time, the manager greeted Su Weile before reporting to Tang Shaowu.

The matter wasn't complicated. Su Weile got the gist of it. It seemed that the Tang father and son were collaborating with another family, and behind Tang Shaowu's back, they were bidding for a project under the name of the Tang Group. It was a very big project.

Jiangming Group in Jiangcheng is also vying for this project.

The reason why those shareholders of the Tang family are so supportive of the Tang father and son this time is...

Firstly, because this project is really big, and if it succeeds, it will bring both fame and fortune.

Secondly, it was due to the instigation of the Tang family, since Tang Shaowu brought the Jiangming Group to the bidding, not the Tang Group.

Tang Shaowu listened silently to his subordinate's report throughout, and finally smiled faintly.

"What are the reasons behind the Zhao family's involvement this time?"

Seeing Tang Shaowu's smile, the not-so-young manager instantly felt a cold sweat break out.

"The Zhao family heard from somewhere that you were ill, and that you underwent emergency treatment in Jiangcheng overnight. They also said..."

The manager did not continue speaking.

Tang Shaowu's smile deepened.

"Oh~~ I think I'm going to die soon, and the Jiangming Group's reach doesn't extend to Jinhai that far, and no one from the Jiangming Group will stand up for me."

So you feel you've made the wrong bet? Quickly cooperate with Tang Huai'an and Tang Yi to protect yourself in the future.

The manager was sweating profusely, but still didn't dare to say anything.

Tang Shaowu laughed and said, "He's not the kind of person who can achieve great things. He's too impatient. The Zhao family, a mere family, actually dared to abandon me. They really don't know what's good for them."

"At least wait a little longer, or I'll really die..."

"Tang Shaowu!!" Su Weile, who was playing with the koi by the pond, suddenly stood up and angrily interrupted Tang Shaowu.

The smile on Tang Shao's face suddenly changed from sinister and terrifying to a simple and genuine smile.

He swallowed back what he hadn't finished saying.

The manager, who had remained silent, felt the chilling aura emanating from him gradually dissipate.

He thought to himself, "Young Master Su, you are simply a little bodhisattva. Why don't we make the company worship you?"

Tang Shaowu didn't suddenly become as busy as Su Weile had imagined. He just made a few phone calls and held two video conferences in the evening, which was not much different from usual.

This made Su Weile feel a little more at ease. He was worried that Tang Shaowu would be busy endlessly because of this thorny matter, and he was more concerned about Tang Shaowu's health.

Su Weile actually felt that even if they lost, it wouldn't be a big deal, since the Tang Group wasn't much to Tang Shaowu anyway.

With one less Tang Group, Tang Shaowu might have an easier time.

While Tang Shaowu was taking a bath, Su Weile was video chatting with her grandparents. It just so happened that her father had also gone over today, and they had caught a big fish, so they took their friends to their grandparents' house to eat stewed big fish.

Su Jun learned that Su Weile had returned to Jinhai and told him to remember to visit his uncle the next day.

He then gave her many more instructions and lingered on the phone for a long time, making Su Weile realize that he missed her a little.

Finally, Grandma couldn't help but ask...

"Lele, your birthday is next month. You'll be back for your birthday, right?"

Looking at the six expectant eyes on the other end of the video, Su Weile couldn't bear to refuse. "Yeah, I definitely have to go back and celebrate my birthday with you guys~"

Grandma and Grandpa immediately beamed with joy, and Su Jun's expression relaxed as well, though he said...

"Come back or not, it's up to us if you want. It'll be too much trouble for us if you do."

The group chatted happily for a while longer. Tang Shaowu came in after taking a shower and glanced at Su Weile.

Then, not afraid of being in the camera's view at all, he walked directly onto the tatami mat and said to Su Weile, "Come over and dry your hair."

Everyone in and around the video was a little stunned. Su Weile tried to remain calm and explained to her family that this was her good friend. Then she said that she was going to go to sleep and quickly said goodbye.

As soon as the video call ended, Su Weile pounced on Tang Shaowu, grabbing him and saying, "Are you fucking doing this on purpose? Didn't you see my video call?"

Tang Shaowu calmly said, "I saw it, but I didn't say anything. You're just being too guilty."

Su Weile was suddenly speechless, realizing she had overreacted. "I'm too lazy to talk to you~"

Tang Shaowu slowly dried Su Weile's hair. "Su Weile, am I someone you can't let see the light of day, huh?"

Su Weile felt a little uncomfortable. "Stop overthinking it, okay? I just... I wasn't prepared. Besides, they're my family. I can't possibly not care about their feelings."

Tang Shaowu stopped talking.

That night, the two lay on the tatami mat. Su Weile took Tang Shaowu's hand and placed it on her stomach.

"Tang Shaowu, how old are you? Don't get angry with me over such trivial matters or just a few words."

Tang Shaowu felt Su Weile's warm skin

"I'm not angry. I'll try my best not to appear in front of your family in the future. I know you have burdens, and I don't care if you hide our relationship from others."

You can let me live in the shadows for the rest of my life, as long as you're by my side, as long as you don't leave me, I don't care about anything else.

Su Weile felt as if his heart was being tightly gripped by someone's hand, and it ached so much that it was clenched into a knot.

Su Weile raised her head and kissed Tang Shaowu, softly saying, "No, Tang Shaowu, I won't let you stay in the shadows. But, give me some time, okay?"

Tang Shaowu looked intently at Su Weile and said, word by word.

"Okay, I've been giving you time, waiting for you to walk towards me step by step. As long as I see you facing me, I can wait as long as it takes."

Su Weile, never turn your back on me, or you'll never see what I'll become.

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The day after Su Weile returned to Jinhai, he prepared to go to his uncle's house. If he didn't go, his father would definitely come and skin him alive.

Moreover, Su Weile herself was also a little worried about her uncle, so she reported to Tang Shaowu yesterday that she was going to her uncle's house today.

Su Weile was a little excited when she saw her beloved car. "Oh, darling, it's been so long! I've missed you so much."

Tang Shaowu looked up at him and asked, "What time will you be back?"

Su Weile thought for a moment and said, "Before six o'clock?"

"Four points"

"Then five points, shall we?"

"Three points"

"Damn it, Tang Shaowu, don't go too far!"

"I want to see you here at four o'clock."

Su Weile said angrily, "Who eats dinner at four o'clock? I'm going to have dinner with my uncle. We were supposed to go for a walk together, and I tried to come earlier than usual. Is six o'clock not okay? Six o'clock at the latest."

Tang Shaowu looked at Su Weile and said, "Are you leaving now? We need to eat lunch and dinner. Why is the food at your uncle's house so delicious?"

Su Weile was a little angry. "It's six o'clock. Give me a straight answer, okay or not. If it's not okay, I won't come back. I'll come back first thing tomorrow morning."

The two looked at each other, and Tang Shaowu stood up without saying a word, turned around and left to go back to his room.