My Arrogant Young Lady

“Yes, they are of a very high rank,” the uncle said.

"Old Zhang, don't joke with me. If that's really the case, I'm afraid I can't protect Wang Xi either. But don't worry, even if I can't protect Wang Xi, I will do my best. After all, he is Big Brother's child..." The man's tone was fearful, but also undeniably firm.

"Sigh, now I can only hope that my older brother and sister-in-law will come back soon. Otherwise, if something happens to Wang Xi, I really won't be able to face them," the uncle sighed.

"Don't worry, I will do my best to protect Wang Xi. I just didn't expect that this child would live under our noses for more than ten years. Whether I know he's here or not, if anything happens to him, it's my responsibility!" the man said.

"Yes." Uncle nodded.

"Let's talk upstairs," the man said, glancing at me as he opened the car door.

As I got out of the car, I couldn't help but glance around. I noticed the neighborhood was very upscale, with an elegant environment. In front of me was a high-rise building. The man glanced cautiously around before pulling me into the building. Once we were in the elevator, I finally got a clear look at the man's face.

The man was burly and imposing, with piercing, tiger-like eyes. He wore expensive pajamas underneath a large black mink coat. A dragon claw tattoo was faintly visible on his collar. A thick gold chain adorned his neck, giving him a distinctly江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the world of martial arts and outlaws) air.

As for the woman beside him, she was petite and pretty. Although she was older, it was clear that she had been a beauty in her youth.

Could this man be some kind of underworld boss? And who exactly are my parents that my uncle would hire someone like this to protect me? And the way they spoke of my parents earlier, so respectful, as if they'd received a great favor from them. And who is this person following me, that makes this man so afraid?

"Uncle, who exactly are my parents?" I suddenly looked at my uncle with a serious expression.

"I can't say," the uncle shook his head.

"What? You're not going to tell me?" I looked at my uncle in surprise.

“He really can’t say, so don’t make things difficult for your uncle. Not only can he not say, but we can’t say either,” the man said.

“Uncle, you…” I looked at the man in surprise when he interrupted me.

"I can't believe you've grown up so fast. I still remember when you were born, your dad doted on you like a precious treasure. Time really flies." The man smiled at me.

"Xi'er, this is your Uncle Tang." My uncle quickly told me to greet him.

"Dad Tang," I quickly and respectfully greeted him.

"Sir, how could I accept such an honor? Just call me Uncle Tang. This will be your home from now on." With a ding, the elevator stopped on the sixteenth floor.

"Brother Tang, do you think I'm being too nervous? But I really feel like someone is following us, and some people are even laughing at me," the uncle said after thinking for a moment.

"It's always better to be careful. Whether you're nervous or not, let Wang Xi stay at our house. Otherwise, if something happens to Wang Xi, it will be too late for us to regret it," Uncle Tang said.

"Alright then," the uncle nodded.

As we spoke, Uncle Tang had already opened the door. His house was bright, and the living room was even bigger than my uncle's. Uncle Tang gestured for me to come in and bent down to get me a pair of slippers. I thanked him softly, then changed into the slippers and went inside. But when I entered, I was immediately stunned to see the two people sitting on the sofa. They, too, stared wide-eyed at me.

"You'll be staying at my house for now. Don't be shy, just make yourself at home," Uncle Tang said to me as he walked into the house with my aunt and uncle.

My heart was pounding. My eyes were fixed on the two people on the sofa, and I had an indescribable feeling.

"Call someone!" As soon as the door closed, Uncle Tang glared at the two people on the sofa and said.

"Hello, Uncle." Upon seeing their uncle, the two of them quickly stood up.

"Okay, okay..." The uncle's face was still very pale, and he just said it casually, looking absent-minded.

"Old Tang, I'll go wash some fruit," Aunt Tang said after thinking for a moment.

"Okay, go wash them quickly. Wash and cut up all the best fruit in the house." Uncle Tang's voice was authoritative, immediately revealing his status as the head of the family.

Then, Uncle Tang led my uncle and me to sit on the sofa. He took out a cigarette and offered it to my uncle, saying, "How's your company's business? You must be very busy with the end of the year coming up."

"I'm busy, but nothing compares to this important matter," the uncle said.

"It's alright, don't worry about dropping Wang Xi off here. Then have a smoke and rest for a bit, and go about your business. Although I, Tang Long, am not a big shot, I still have some influence in this area. A few old friends still give me face, and if they say a word, they can help me out," Uncle Tang said.

"Don't tell anyone!" the uncle said.

"Don't worry, I'm not stupid. I won't talk about this, and I'll take good care of Wang Xi," Uncle Tang said.

"Alright then, I won't smoke. I'll go back to the company first. If they really come, I'll be prepared," the uncle said.

“Yes, hurry up and go. And if anything goes wrong, call me right away,” Uncle Tang said.

"I can't believe how grown up your kids are. Both are wonderful, one handsome and the other beautiful. You have a son and a daughter, you're so lucky. Unlike my family, we only have one daughter," the uncle said.

"Heh, one daughter is good enough, what's the use of having a son? He never learns anything good, and he's never really made a name for himself. Now he's twenty-eight and still doesn't have a girlfriend. I just bought him a villa a while ago, it cost me several hundred bucks," Uncle Tang said.

"Haha, you're still short a few hundred coins?" Uncle laughed, then stood up and said, "I'm leaving now, I'm going back to take a look."

"Go on, hurry up." Uncle Tang waved his hand.

Seeing my uncle about to leave, I suddenly felt a little anxious. I glanced nervously at the boy beside me, then quickly stood up and asked my uncle, "Uncle, are you leaving?"

"Yes, your uncle is leaving now, but he'll come to see you tomorrow. Stay at your Uncle Tang's house and take good care of yourself. Your Uncle Tang will treat you very well," your uncle said.

"But..." I couldn't help but look at the boy again. I was incredibly nervous and filled with hatred.

"But what? You don't want to stay at my house? I never expected that our two families would know each other!" The girl next to me suddenly shouted happily, then walked over and enthusiastically grabbed my arm.

"You two know each other?" My uncle asked in surprise, seeing how friendly the girl was with me.

"Yes, you must be Zhang Xuan's father, Uncle. I've been to your house before. Xuanxuan and I are best friends," the girl said happily.

"Really? What a coincidence!" The uncle looked at the girl in surprise, then nodded and said, "That's good. Please take good care of Wang Xi for me."

"Of course, goodbye Uncle." The girl smiled.

The door slammed shut. Watching my uncle leave, I couldn't help but take a deep breath. Then, I couldn't resist glancing at the boy again. I saw him staring at me, a cold smile slowly creeping onto his lips…

Chapter Thirty-Three: Tang Wendi's Humiliation

Although I didn't respect him at all, I was still afraid of him. He was an incredibly skilled fighter; I was no match for him. And I never dreamed that it would all be such a coincidence. I had just been beaten by him during the day, and that very night my uncle sent me to his house for protection.

What a twist of fate! I ended up being sent to Tang Wendi's house!

Seeing the coldness in his eyes deepen, my fear grew stronger. I had lied to him during the day, agreeing to help him woo Zhang Xuan, but then I stopped talking to him altogether. He didn't reply to my messages and even turned off his phone. Now that I was in his hands, he definitely wouldn't let me go.

It'll be easier for him to deal with me now; I won't even have anywhere to go if I want to leave.

Damn, I really didn't expect that. His family is so rich, and his dad is so powerful. No wonder he's so arrogant; even Young Master Bao has to be wary of him.

"Wang Xi, do you know my Tang Ning?" Uncle Tang asked, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

“Yes, Dad, we’re very close. Not only are we close, but I’m even closer to Zhang Xuan from Uncle Zhang’s family. Why didn’t you say so sooner, Dad? Otherwise, we would definitely be even closer.” Tang Ning affectionately pulled my arm and looked happily at Uncle Tang.

"Hahahaha..." Tang Shu let out a hearty laugh, his eyes immediately narrowing into slits. Then, he gently ruffled Tang Ning's hair and said, "Dad doesn't know either."

"It's also because I've been so busy with business these past few years that I haven't had time to keep in touch with my old friends. If it weren't for Wang Xi, I probably wouldn't even know you two knew each other."

“That’s right, this is the first time I’ve seen Zhang Xuan’s dad. I’ve only seen her mom twice before, what a coincidence.” As she spoke, Tang Ning looked at me happily.

Tang Ning looked at me with obvious delight, but my smile was more like a grimace. I thought to myself, "You're happy now, but I'm in for a world of hurt. Your idiot brother is such a hypocrite; if I stay at your house, I'll definitely have to share a room with him. And if he covers my mouth and beats me up again, I'll be damned."

"Have some fruit." Tang Ning's mother had already cut the fruit and brought it over.

Then they made me sit on the sofa, very close to that idiot Tang Wendi. I hated Tang Wendi to death; even being close to him was incredibly annoying. But I couldn't say anything; I felt it wouldn't be good to say anything so soon after arriving. After all, Tang Wendi was their son; if I said anything inappropriate, Uncle Tang might beat me up.

I don't know Uncle Tang. He seems pretty tough, so I don't really trust him.

"Old Tang, do you think Wang Xi looks more like his father or his mother? I met him once before, but I've almost forgotten about him after all these years," Aunt Tang said, scrutinizing me as she ate fruit.

"He looks like his mother, she's good-looking," Uncle Tang said.

"Let him take a shower in a bit, and he can sleep in the same room as Wendi tonight," Aunt Tang said after thinking for a moment.

Hearing Aunt Tang's words, my heart clenched painfully. Then, I looked at Tang Wendi in horror and saw him reveal a sinister smile.

"Okay." Uncle Tang nodded, then glared at Tang Wendi and said, "Wendi, this is your brother. You better take good care of him, do you hear me?"

“Okay, I will definitely take good care of him.” Tang Wendi emphasized the word “take care of”. Then, he picked up a piece of apple and took a big bite.

Seeing Tang Wendi's expression, I knew I was doomed tonight. I wanted to ask if there were any other rooms available, even if it meant sleeping in the bathroom. But then I remembered Zhang Xuan's instructions, and I worried they'd find fault with me. I was going to stay at the Tang family's for several days, or even a long time, and it wouldn't be good if they disliked me. If Uncle Tang was another aunt, then I was truly in trouble. Or perhaps Uncle Tang and Aunt Tang were both another aunt.

Thinking about this, I didn't dare say anything. I was just pondering how to win over Tang Wendi. Who knows how long I'd be staying at his house? I'd try to make myself as comfortable as possible.

"Wang Xi, go take a shower after you finish your fruit. Take a nice, warm shower and then get a good night's sleep. I'll have your aunt find you some pajamas later. Make yourself at home, don't be shy. Tomorrow, Uncle Tang will take you out to play and have some fun," Uncle Tang said to me.

"Uncle Tang, I just want to take a shower and go to bed now." Every minute longer is torture for me. I just want to get to the bottom of things with Tang Wendi as soon as possible.

"Okay, Tang Ning, go and run some hot water for your brother. By the way, who's older, you or Tang Ning?" Uncle Tang asked.

"Anyone can be older, I'll just call her Sister Tang Ning," I said, putting on a well-behaved expression.

"Haha, I have a younger brother now." Tang Ning smiled, her eyes narrowing, after hearing my words.

Tang Ning was quite pretty, petite and charming, with an indescribably cute little face. Especially her permed bangs, which made her look even more adorable. I couldn't help but glance at her little feet and noticed she was wearing invisible socks on her snow-white toes. I thought to myself that living at Tang Ning's house was quite nice, except for her idiot brother, who was disgusting.

Then Tang Ning went to run a hot bath for me, and I took a bath at her house. As soon as I put on my new pajamas and walked into the room, Tang Wendi immediately came in.

With a wicked grin on his face, he secretly glanced outside the door and said, "Little brat, I didn't expect we'd be so destined for each other."

"..." I was nervous and looked at him without daring to speak.

"Fuck you!" He lightly slapped me, trying not to make a loud noise. Then, he threatened me with his old tricks, "Don't make a sound, or I'll kill you and then rape Zhang Xuan!"

"..." Knowing I was no match for him, I didn't dare to utter a sound.

"Do you accept it?" Tang Wendi asked me.

"I give up!" I suddenly shouted.

"What?" Tang Wendi was stunned when he heard what I said.

He already beat me badly during the day, and I thought to myself that I couldn't afford to suffer any more losses and go against him. I'm already living in his house; my fate is in his hands. And if I go against him, my end will be very tragic. A wise man doesn't fight a losing battle; it's more practical for me to suffer as little as possible.

Thinking of this, I smiled and said to Tang Wendi, "Brother Wendi, you've already beaten me into submission during the day. Right now, I see only fear in your heart, and no more resentment."

"Oh? Is that so?" Tang Wendi looked at me with a smile.

"Yes." I nodded slightly, feeling incredibly humiliated by saying something against my will.

"Heh, so what did you mean by messing with me during the day? Didn't you promise to put in a good word for me? Where the hell are you?" Tang Wendi asked me.

"My mind was in a mess during the day, so I..." I quickly explained after thinking for a moment.

"Stop trying to play mind games with me. Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. Tell me, how should I punish you?" Tang Wendi asked me.

"You can punish me however you want." My fate was already in his hands, so I tried my best to cooperate with him.

“Okay, take off all your clothes and stand on the balcony,” Tang Wendi said.

"What?" Hearing Tang Wendi's words, I couldn't help but glance at the balcony outside the bedroom. It was already winter, and it had just snowed heavily. And Tang Wendi actually wanted me to stand outside...

"Do you want a beating? Let me tell you, I don't care what your idiot uncle's relationship is with my family, and I don't know how you ended up in my house. But this is my house, and I have countless ways to kill you. You'd better get back here right now, or I'll deal with you right now!" Tang Wendi said.

"Okay." After hearing Tang Wendi's words, I thought for a moment and took off my clothes. Then, gritting my teeth, I walked to the balcony.