In the private room.
Tangtang said, “Ye Qiu, I’m taking you to the hospital.”
Ye Qiu replied, “No need, I’m really fine.”
“So much hot oil splashed on you, how could you be fine? Be good, come with me to the hospital.” Tangtang was so anxious that tears welled up again.
“I’m a doctor myself. I can judge whether I need to go to the hospital. Don’t worry about me, I’m really fine.”
After speaking, Ye Qiu took out a tissue and gently wiped away Tangtang’s tears, saying, “Stop crying, or you’ll turn into a little tabby cat.”
Tangtang was still uneasy and asked, “Are you really okay?”
“Really okay.”
“Then let me see.”
With no other choice, Ye Qiu turned around, facing away from Tangtang, and lifted his shirt.
Immediately, Tangtang saw a large area of slight redness and swelling on his back.
Other than that, there was nothing unusual.
“Eh, you’re really okay?” Tangtang was somewhat surprised.
Ye Qiu smiled, “I’m thick-skinned.”
Pfft—
Tangtang couldn’t help but laugh, then her eyes reddened slightly as she looked at Ye Qiu and said, “Why did you shield me from that pot of hot oil? What if you’d been scalded?”
Ye Qiu said, “A scald is a small matter. If something happened to you, Old Tang would kill me.”
“Just because of that?” Tangtang felt a bit disappointed.
That wasn’t the answer she wanted.
“Ye Qiu, I know your character. You’re not even afraid of the Forbidden City, so how could you be afraid of my grandfather?” Tangtang said, “Tell me, what were you really thinking when you shielded me from the hot oil?”
Ye Qiu had no choice but to tell the truth, “I didn’t want you to get hurt, that’s all.”
At those words, tears streamed from Tangtang’s eyes.
“Why are you crying again…”
Ye Qiu seriously suspected this girl was made of water.
Before he could finish, Tangtang threw herself into his arms, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist, and said, “Ye Qiu, why are you so foolish? Promise me, no matter what danger we face in the future, don’t do something like this again, okay?”
“No way,” Ye Qiu said, “How can a man let a woman get hurt?”
Hearing this, Tangtang was so touched her heart nearly melted. She stepped out of Ye Qiu’s embrace, stood on her tiptoes, and pressed her cherry lips to his.
Soft, fragrant…
Very moist.
Before Ye Qiu could fully savour it, Tangtang quickly stepped back two paces, her face as red as a little apple, radiant and charming.
Ye Qiu was a bit speechless. These days, why did women always sneak attacks like that?
Just say it!
I’d definitely not refuse and would even cooperate.
Tangtang hurriedly changed the subject, saying sincerely, “Ye Qiu, thank you.”
Ye Qiu said, “It’s a small matter, no need to take it to heart.”
“No, it’s not a small matter,” Tangtang said with lingering fear, “If it weren’t for you just now, my life might have been ruined. I never expected Sister Xiaoru to treat me like that.”
At the mention of Zhang Xiaoru, a surge of killing intent rose in Ye Qiu’s heart.
“Tangtang, you shouldn’t have let that woman go just now. If you spare her, she won’t be grateful, and she might cause you trouble in the future,” Ye Qiu said, “If it were up to me, we should eliminate the threat for good.”
“Forget it, Sister Xiaoru just misunderstood me. If there’s a chance in the future, I’ll explain things to her,” Tangtang said, “She’s had a tough time too.”
“She comes from an ordinary background, with no connections, and rose step by step from a talent show to where she is today, paying a price most people can’t imagine.”
“She may be a glamorous star with countless halos, but in private, she’s not necessarily happy.”
“I’ve been in this industry long enough to know that women in the entertainment circle sometimes have no dignity at all.”
“You don’t know, but sometimes, for a small role or a performance opportunity, they have to drink with directors and producers, drinking until their stomachs bleed.”
“And if they encounter unscrupulous directors or investors, it’s not just about drinking, they have to offer their bodies, facing all sorts of unspoken rules.”
“So, let’s forgive where we can.”
Ye Qiu sighed, “You’re really kind.”
Tangtang shook her head, “It’s not kindness. I just know that the entertainment industry is a big dye vat, and no one has it easy.”
Ye Qiu said, “The entertainment industry may be a dye vat, but you’re like a lotus, rising untainted from the mud.”
“That’s true,” Tangtang said proudly, “Who told me I have a great grandfather?”
Ye Qiu suddenly thought of something and asked, “Tangtang, you’re a member of the Underworld Palace and Old Tang’s granddaughter. Didn’t they arrange any security for you?”
“If you encounter bad people, wouldn’t that be dangerous?”
Tangtang smiled, “Don’t I have you with me?”
“I can’t be by your side all the time!” Ye Qiu said, “No, this matter must be taken seriously.”
“When we get back, I’ll talk to the War God and have him assign a few experts from the Underworld Palace to be your bodyguards.”
“We absolutely can’t let something like today happen again.”
Seeing Ye Qiu’s concern for her safety, Tangtang was delighted and said, “No need, the War God and my grandfather already arranged bodyguards for me.”
Ye Qiu asked, “Then why didn’t I see them today?”
“You, always outsmarting yourself,” Tangtang said, “With you by my side, why would I need bodyguards?”
“With your skills, who could harm me?”
“Besides, they’ve been protecting me year-round, which is exhausting. It’s the Spring Festival, so I gave them a day off to rest.”
This girl, such a kind heart…
Just not very big!
Ye Qiu quietly sighed to himself, then looked at the messy private room and said, “Let’s eat somewhere else.”
“Okay,” Tangtang nodded slightly, then said, “But before we eat, you’re coming with me to the mall.”
“You got your clothes dirty because of me, so I’m buying you a new outfit.”
“Alright,” Ye Qiu glanced at Tangtang and said, “I think there’s something I haven’t done yet.”
“What is it?” Tangtang asked, puzzled.
Ye Qiu said, “Didn’t you just kiss me?”
At those words, Tangtang’s face flushed red, and she inwardly grumbled, how could he say something so embarrassing out loud?
Ye Qiu continued, “As the old saying goes, it’s impolite not to reciprocate! I’m a very polite person, so, you get my meaning, right?”
Tangtang’s heart tightened.
Could he be about to…
Instantly, her heart pounded wildly.
What should I do?
Though she had long anticipated this moment, when it actually arrived, she was still nervous.
Just then, Ye Qiu pulled Tangtang into his arms and leaned down toward her lips.
Tangtang closed her eyes.
As their lips were about to meet—
“Bang!”
Suddenly, the door was kicked open.
