15 – She is his only one
Watching from afar as that man protectively held Tang Jiaojiao and walked away, Tang Yingying still couldn’t snap out of her daze.
It wasn’t until Zhao Xuefen walked over to her side, frowning, that she spoke.
“This man Tang Jiaojiao found, his words and actions are far too ruthless…”
That earlier threat had even shocked her, someone accustomed to major scenes, sending chills down her spine.
Tang Yingying bit her lip, rubbing her stiffened hand, her eyes flashing with intense jealousy.
“Mom, who do you think this man Tang Jiaojiao hooked up with is…”
Could it be that Tang Jiaojiao had latched onto someone even more powerful than Jiang Muze, which is why she deliberately hadn’t returned to the Tang family…
After all, they had directly torn apart the gentle facade of the past twenty-one years, pushing Tang Jiaojiao off a cliff…
But since she returned completely unharmed, why… hadn’t she gone back to the Tang family to settle the score with them?
Zhao Xuefen had naturally considered this point as well. However, experience often trumps youth, and she had clearly thought one step further than Tang Yingying.
With a serious expression, she slowly said, “Tang Jiaojiao’s condition seems a bit off, but I can’t quite put my finger on what exactly is wrong…”
Perhaps… they needed to find another opportunity to probe Tang Jiaojiao further…
Back at Moonlight Manor, Tangtang still couldn’t quite snap out of it.
She soaked alone in the bathtub, surrounded by the rich fragrance of flowers, yet her mind remained heavy and muddled.
The two women she encountered at the mall—one claimed to be her mother, the other her sister…
They even said her name was Tang Jiaojiao…
But the books and TV shows she had been watching recently all told her that family were the people who loved you most in the world.
Yet those two were filled with malice toward her.
Even though she couldn’t remember anything, she wasn’t foolish.
The way they looked at her—disgust, rejection, hatred.
Even their first words upon seeing her were, “Why aren’t you dead…”
But the harder Tangtang tried to recall, the more her head felt like it was being pricked by needles.
She patted her head, feeling a bit frustrated.
Why couldn’t she remember anything?
Forgetting her own background was one thing, but if things continued like this, how could she help Brother A Yuan…
But Brother A Yuan wouldn’t let her undergo treatment… saying that all medicine had some toxicity and it wouldn’t be good for her health.
She understood that Brother A Yuan considered everything for her, but she couldn’t be so selfish—she wanted to contribute for him too.
She didn’t want to passively wait any longer!
The next second, Tangtang immediately rinsed off and stepped out of the bathtub, making up her mind.
She would secretly contact Lin Qingmian and have him perform acupuncture treatment on her!
As long as she wasn’t taking medicine for treatment, it shouldn’t count as lying to Brother A Yuan, right?
A few days later, Ji Hanyuan took Tangtang out.
Recently, Ji Hanyuan had been extremely busy, and Tangtang only got to see him in the evenings. So today, when he took her out with him, Tangtang was overjoyed.
In the car, she wrapped her arms around Ji Hanyuan’s waist, her crescent-shaped eyes sparkling as she looked at him, her tone cheerful as she asked, “Is Brother A Yuan taking Tangtang out to play?”
Hearing this, Ji Hanyuan suddenly chuckled softly, a complex, indescribable emotion flashing in his deep eyes.
Then, he gently ruffled Tangtang’s hair with his large hand, his voice low and husky as he replied, “Yes, I’m taking you to watch a good show.”
If someone dared to stir up trouble and target him, how could he, Ji Hanyuan, continue to make his way in this world without putting on a good show in return?
“By the way,” Ji Hanyuan held Tangtang in his arms and asked, “Why have you been calling me Brother A Yuan lately?”
This little sweetie used to just call him “brother.”
But suddenly, she started calling him Brother A Yuan.
It seemed she had been addressing him this way for a while now.
At that moment, Tangtang bit her lip and spoke softly, lacking confidence.
“I don’t know if there might be others who call you brother too… I just thought… I wanted to be a little more special…”
That way, she could occupy a more unique place in her brother’s heart.
After all, that woman named Zhou Ruixue had been calling him “Fourth Brother” over and over that day…
What if there were other women like her, also calling him “brother” repeatedly…
Tangtang admitted she was narrow-minded, possessive, and easily jealous.
She selfishly wanted her brother to belong only to her…
Listening to the explanation from the little soft candy in his arms and seeing her pitiful, aggrieved expression, Ji Hanyuan instantly understood.
So, this little girl was still jealous about the Zhou Ruixue incident.
Immediately, Ji Hanyuan’s mood brightened!
It seemed his Tangtang was growing fonder of him!
That was why she was jealous and had awkwardly changed how she addressed him!
Ji Hanyuan cupped Tangtang’s soft cheeks, his eyes filled with tenderness as he gazed at her.
“Silly girl, don’t worry. From beginning to end, there has only ever been you.”
Whether in his eyes or in his heart, from the very start, she was the only one.
She was his one and only, his everything.
For his entire life, Ji Hanyuan would love only Tang Jiaojiao.
Hearing Ji Hanyuan’s reassurance, Tangtang smiled softly.
She felt as if a feather had gently brushed against her heart, leaving her feeling both tingly and numb.
Her brother was always so gentle with her.
And he always managed to make her heart flutter so easily, to make her utterly captivated by him.
Tangtang rested contentedly in Ji Hanyuan’s embrace, thinking to herself.
She had accidentally fallen into the water and lost her memory, yet she was fortunate enough to meet her brother.
It turned out that heaven truly was fair.
From now on, she would also… love her Brother A Yuan very, very much.
And she would give him everything she had.
Her sincere heart, and herself.
Even if she regained her memories, her feelings would remain unchanged.
Meanwhile, in the banquet hall of a five-star hotel owned by the Ji Family, glasses clinked and the atmosphere was lively and bustling.
Because today was the thirtieth birthday of the Ji Family’s Third Master, Ji Mingpeng.
It was also his celebration banquet.
The real estate industry under the Ji Family, which he managed, had seen its newly launched properties sell out immediately upon opening, bringing in immense profits.
Today was undoubtedly his most triumphant day.
As the third in line, his position had always been somewhat ambiguous, and he hadn’t been given control of the Ji Family’s core industries.
Yet he had performed so exceptionally, clearly giving himself a great sense of vindication.
Moreover, his wife had recently been confirmed pregnant!
With three blessings arriving at once, Ji Mingpeng was visibly radiant with pride!
Thus, as the sole focus of the day, he was basking in everyone’s flattery and congratulations.
Just then, with a sudden gasp, the lively banquet hall abruptly fell silent.
Everyone followed the gazes of those around them and turned to look toward the entrance.
Instantly, they all drew in sharp breaths!
There, dressed in a sharp black suit, was Ji Hanyuan—tall, noble, and imposing—as he strode into the room.
His entire demeanor was domineering and icy, his expressionless yet extraordinarily handsome face seemed to bear the words “I am not to be trifled with.”
Like an emperor of ancient times, noble, imposing, making one involuntarily want to submit.
Instantly, everyone was stunned!
Ji Hanyuan, who had been missing for so long, had actually returned so suddenly!
Did this mean…
The capital was about to be plunged into another storm of blood and violence?!
Yet… what was even more bizarre.
Ji Hanyuan was actually holding a woman’s hand!