GBP Chapter 151 This is your punishment
Chapter 151 This is your punishment
During a break in the conversation, Ren Yingying turned her gaze to Tan Zhengchu.
He thought to himself: This Moonlit Emperor always wears a mask, hiding his true appearance. He must be incredibly ugly.
She had never been interested in ugly men, and immediately made up her mind: I will never get close to someone like that, let alone like him.
In fact, Tan Zhengchu's mask only covered his eyes.
His exposed facial features were strong yet refined, which added to his mysterious and unpredictable aura.
But Ren Yingying was not moved at all.
Zhao Dakang glanced up casually and noticed that Su Yingxue and Xiao Qi had not yet come downstairs, so he frowned slightly.
He turned to the maid beside him and instructed, "Go and see why Miss Su and Xiao Qi haven't come down yet."
Ren Yingying's ears twitched, and she keenly caught the words. A thought flashed through her mind: So he and Su Yingxue are not husband and wife. Does that mean I still have a chance?
Thinking of this, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, and a hint of barely perceptible smugness flashed in her eyes.
Tan Zhengchu spoke casually, but his voice carried a barely perceptible tension: "Mr. Zhao, you're already married?"
Zhao Dakang's expression changed slightly, but he quickly recovered and said frankly, "My wife and I have been separated for many years and only recently reunited. We will hold a wedding in a while."
When Tan Zhengchu heard the words "hold a wedding", his heart tightened.
His hand gripping the knife and fork tightened unconsciously, and the light in his eyes instantly sharpened like a knife, piercing straight at Zhao Da Kuang.
It was as if it were a silent warning: Su Yingxue is mine, don't even think about touching her.
Fortunately, he was wearing a mask, so Zhao Da Kuang couldn't see his fierce eyes.
Just then, Su Yingxue led Xiao Qi into the restaurant.
Xiaoqi was like a curious little sparrow, her big, bright eyes looking around with great interest in the restaurant's environment and the unfamiliar people.
Xiao Qi spotted Tan Zhengchu wearing a mask at a glance and walked towards him without hesitation with her short legs.
Standing in front of Tan Zhengchu, Xiao Qi tilted her head back, her eyes sparkling with admiration, and praised in her childish voice, "Uncle, you're so handsome even with a mask on!"
Those big eyes stared intently at Tan Zhengchu, filled with joy.
Looking at Xiao Qi's adorable appearance, Tan Zhengchu smiled slightly, his eyes full of affection, and said softly, "Xiao Qi is so good. Come, sit next to Uncle."
Xiao Qi grinned and obediently sat down next to Tan Zhengchu.
When Zhao Dakuang witnessed Xiao Qi and Tan Zhengchu's intimate interaction, a surge of jealousy welled up inside him.
He never really liked Xiao Qi.
Seeing Xiao Qi being so affectionate with Tan Zhengchu, and comparing it to the hostility Xiao Qi had always shown him, his dissatisfaction grew even stronger.
Meanwhile, Ren Yingying saw Su Yingxue enter the restaurant, and then saw Zhao Dakang's gaze involuntarily drawn to her. She felt a heavy weight pressing on her heart, and she felt very uncomfortable.
She raised her chin, looking at Su Yingxue defiantly, her tone contemptuous: "Who are you? Where are you from? What's your family background? You think you can curry favor with Zhao Dakuang?"
That arrogant demeanor made anyone uncomfortable.
Upon hearing this hostile question, Tan Zhengchu frowned slightly, looked coldly at Ren Yingying, and his eyes carried a hint of warning.
Su Yingxue was incredibly intelligent. She spoke before Tan Zhengchu could, with a faint smile on her face, and replied neither humbly nor arrogantly: "I come from China, from a humble family. I am indeed not a good match for Zhao Dakang, and I have never dared to hope that I could marry him."
Zhao Da Kuang frowned upon hearing Su Yingxue's words.
He continued, "I like her, that's all that matters, it's none of other people's business."
Ren Yingying was speechless after Zhao Da Kuang's words. Her face turned red with anger, and she glared at Su Yingxue before turning around and quickly leaving the restaurant.
After skillfully defusing the conflict, Su Yingxue felt much more relaxed.
He turned to chat with Tan Zhengchu: "Look, Xiao Qi really likes you."
Hearing this, Xiaoqi nodded repeatedly and said in a clear voice, "Uncle is so handsome!"
Seeing Xiao Qi and Tan Zhengchu chatting and laughing, Zhao Da Kuang felt increasingly uneasy and secretly made a decision: he couldn't let them continue to be so close.
So he cleared his throat and said, "I have important business to discuss with Emperor Yueye. Miss Su, why don't you take Xiaoqi for a walk around the manor?"
Su Yingxue keenly sensed the displeasure in Zhao Dakuang's voice.
But she deliberately raised an even sweeter smile, reached out and gently touched Xiaoqi's face, and said, "Xiaoqi, let's go for a walk around the manor."
After saying that, he took Xiaoqi's hand and left the restaurant gracefully.
Su Yingxue looked at the path in the manor, where a gentle breeze was blowing.
In the distance, amidst the lush greenery, cows graze peacefully.
The sunlight shines on them, creating a serene and beautiful scene.
Seeing all this made Su Yingxue feel happy as well.
Xiao Qi held Tan Zhengchu's hand, her little face full of anticipation, and said in a coquettish tone, "Uncle, come play with us."
Su Yingxue gently shook her head, took Xiaoqi's hand and walked away, saying earnestly, "Xiaoqi, Uncle has important things to do. Let's go play by ourselves first."
Upon hearing this, Xiaoqi immediately pouted and muttered unhappily, "I want to be with Uncle."
In the restaurant, Zhao Da Kuang and Tan Zheng Chu's eyes were fixed on Su Yingxue and Xiao Qi's departing figures, each lost in thought.
After a long while, Zhao Da Kuang was the first to look away.
Turning to Tan Zhengchu, he said, "Moonlight Emperor, let's take a look at the design drawings first."
Tan Zhengchu nodded slightly and then said, "Mr. Zhao, the weapon will be delivered in three hours."
He secretly looked forward to the moment he would reunite with Su Yingxue and her daughter the next day.
Suddenly, a servant rushed into the dining room in a panic and shouted, "Gentlemen, something terrible has happened! The two young ladies are having a fight in the courtyard!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Dakang and Tan Zhengchu's expressions changed drastically, and they immediately stood up.
Zhao Da Kuang frowned and said regretfully, "I shouldn't have let Ren Yingying come."
He then turned to the maid and scolded, "Why didn't you stop her!"
Without saying a word, Tan Zhengchu strode towards the courtyard.
Filled with worry, I secretly resolved: I must not let Yingxue suffer any loss; I must go and see for myself.
In the yard, Xiaoqi didn't cry or fuss like other children. Instead, she stood to the side, clapping her little hands happily and shouting, "Go, Mommy!"
Zhao Da Kuang and Tan Zheng Chu were both stunned by what they saw, their faces filled with surprise and confusion.
Su Yingxue moved swiftly, pinning Ren Yingying to the ground. Her eyes were icy as she warned, "Ren Yingying, if you dare to bully a child again, I will never forgive you!"
Ren Yingying struggled desperately but couldn't move. She said fiercely, "Su Yingxue, let me go, or you'll regret it!"
Su Yingxue snorted coldly, raised her hand and slapped Ren Yingying's bottom a few times, scolding, "This is your punishment!"