Chapter 421: Have We Met Somewhere?
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
When Gu Mian walked in through the door, Tang Zui spotted her right away. He was holding and twirling a cup in his hand with a smirk on his face.
The moment Gu Mian saw Tang Zui, her legs instantly went limp. Tang Ming quickly held her.
Tang Ming did not expect to see Tang Zui home. First of all, it was because of the latter’s tense relationship with their father. Secondly, Tang Zui had not set foot on this house for many years.
Old Master Tang kept criticizing his son Tang Jiyun and telling him to treat Tang Zui fairly.
Tang Jiyun was not happy. He pointed to Tang Zui. “Father, look at him. He’s always looking and acting indecently. If only he’s half as good as Little Ming…”
“To you, Tang Ming is your only son, and Little Zui is an orphan you picked up off the street, isn’t it?”
“That’s not what I meant…”
Lu Shuzhen ushered Tang Ming and Gu Mian into the parlor. Tang Ming quickly greeted Old Master Tang and Tang Jiyun.
Gu Mian’s whole body went stiff as she stood rooted to the spot. She felt as if she had turned into a puppet. She could no longer hear what the people around her were saying, until…
“Miss Gu seems familiar. Have we met somewhere?” Tang Zui suddenly asked as he stared at her.
Gu Mian snapped out of her reverie and met his mirthless gaze. There was a mocking look in his eyes.
“Tang Zui, don’t cross the line! She’s your younger brother’s girlfriend, not one of those indecent women you mess around with!” Tang Jiyun said indignantly.
“Tsk. How am I’m indecent for messing around? I’ve paid for their services. To be honest, though, I genuinely mistook your son’s girlfriend for a… prostitute!”
When she heard what Tang Zui said, Gu Mian felt as though her head and ears were buzzing. She knew that if she did not return that one hundred million RMB to him, he would brazenly humiliate her anytime and anywhere!
“Big brother, you should get yourself a pair of prescription glasses for your short-sightedness!” Tang Ming’s expression had darkened slightly.
“Father, look at him. He’s totally out of control!”
Old Master Tang glanced at Gu Mian. He reached out to pat Tang Zui on his thigh and said, “Walk me to the door.”
“Father, don’t you want to have dinner at our house? The food is ready. Today is Jiyun’s birthday, after all.”
Lu Shuzhen could not bear the thought to let Old Master Tang leave. When she was married into the Tang family, the old man had announced that Tang Zui was the only heir to the Tang family’s fortune, while her son would not receive a dime.
Lu Shuzhen could not possibly be satisfied with this decision. She had been trying to change his mind all these years.
However, Old Master Tang did not even spare her a glance. Tang Zui got up and escorted his grandfather to the door.
Gu Mian found an excuse to use the washroom. After she entered the washroom, she turned on the tap and started splashing water onto her face. She did not know that Lu Ming and Tang Zui were half-brothers until now!
“So, this is why you’re so eager to divorce me. Seems like you’re ready to marry my dear younger brother!” Tang Zui enteredthe washroom. He leaned against the wall as he glared at her.
Gu Mian drew a paper towel to dry her face and prepared to leave. She did not want to explain things to Tang Zui. She felt that she did not owe him an explanation.
Tang Zui sensed that Gu Mian was ignoring him. He suddenly turned around angrily and threw his fist at the mirror.
…..
While they were having dinner, Tang Jiyun kept talking to Gu Mian. He obviously took a liking of her. Ironically, he had never even seen his daughter-in-law, the wife of his elder son.
As it seemed, there was a huge difference between his attitude towards Tang Zui and Tang Ming.
Tang Jiyun grabbed some food from the dishes and placed them in Gu Mian’s bowl. Gu Mian was about to thank him, but she suddenly sensed something hooking around her leg. Frightened, Gu Mian shuddered and almost dropped her food.
“Are you alright?” Tang Ming gazed at her lovingly.
“It’s nothing…” Gu Mian did not dare to look up. She knew that Tang Zui did that on purpose. He knew that she would not dare to stand up for herself.
After braving through the dinner, Tang Jiyun immediately made Tang Ming invite Gu Mian to take a look at his room. Tang Zui sneered as he stared at Tang Jiyun. His father always criticized him for being indecent, yet he was practically “pimping” Tang Ming to Gu Mian…
Tang Zui sneered and left the mansion through the front door.
Tang Ming brought Gu Mian to his room. Gu Mian could finally relax. But before Tang Ming had the chance to speak to Gu Mian, his cell phone started ringing. As he answered the call and listened to the person on the other end of the line, he furrowed his eyebrows. He then stood up, turned and excused himself for a while.
Gu Mian did not mind. She started scanning the room. Eventually, her gaze rested on a picture on the desk. She and Tang Ming were the subjects of the photo. They were facing away from the camera and sitting on a tree at the beach…
This photograph evoked the memories that she had buried deep inside her. Gu Mian walked over. She could not help but reach out to stroke the photograph with her fingers…
She gazed at the photo for a moment before looking up with a smile on her face. When she saw the reflection of a cold, expressionless man in the mirror, she felt her heart skip a beat…