4 – He would gladly drink poison
When Lin Qingmian entered with Ji Hanyuan’s assistant, Zhao Gang, chatting as they walked, this was the scene that greeted them.
Lin Qingmian was so shocked that a tuft of his green hair stood straight up, while Zhao Gang’s “delicious mole” at the corner of his mouth trembled violently!
Ji Hanyuan, a man known for his cold and detached nature, was now holding chopsticks, picking up the most tender belly portion of the sweet and sour mandarin fish, and gently feeding it to the girl.
“Is it good?” he asked, his tone unusually doting.
The girl, continuously fed by him, had her cheeks puffed up like a little hamster, looking utterly adorable.
Finally finding a chance to speak, she quickly chewed and swallowed the food in her mouth before speaking in one breath.
“All the dishes at your house are so delicious—this fish, the sweet and sour pork ribs, and the spicy chicken—they’re all amazing~”
As she finished speaking, she flashed Ji Hanyuan a radiant smile, as bright as the early spring sunshine. It felt as though her smile alone could melt the ice and snow, bring spring back to the earth, and fill everything with life.
Her voice was soft and sweet, as if laced with honey, making one’s heart melt into syrup, utterly blissful.
Ji Hanyuan was indeed enchanted, his heart melting. He glanced at the waiting chefs and immediately said coldly, “Double the kitchen staff’s salaries!”
The chefs trembled in shock, and the servants were equally stunned.
So… so the secret to wealth was Miss Tangtang!
With just one word of praise from her, the chefs’ salaries were doubled!
It was worth noting that working at Moonlight Manor already paid much higher than elsewhere. And now… it was doubled outright.
It seemed that from now on, as long as they took good care of Miss Tangtang, they could reach the pinnacle of life!!
“Brother, you should eat too~” Tangtang picked up a piece of steamed sea bass and, just as Ji Hanyuan had fed her, brought it to his lips.
Her brother had been so focused on feeding her that he hadn’t eaten much himself.
Her brother was truly too good to her!
“No! Don’t!”
Suddenly, a startled cry rang out, and Tangtang was so frightened that her chopsticks clattered to the floor.
Lin Qingmian rushed over in a flash, pushing the steamed sea bass away from Tangtang.
He glared at Tangtang, about to lose his temper, but his eyes froze in an instant.
This girl who had fallen into the water—hadn’t she just taken a bath and changed into a dress? How… had she become so much prettier??
Lin Qingmian prided himself on being a wealthy young master, handsome and rich, with plenty of women trying to climb into his bed. He had seen all kinds of beauties.
But the one before him was truly the most beautiful he had ever seen in his twenty-five years of life!
Her skin was as fair as glowing ice, flawless and tinged with a rosy blush, as sweet as a fresh peach.
Her crescent-shaped eyes curved charmingly, pure and adorable, while her full, rosy lips added a touch of allure.
She was both innocent and seductive, capable of being both cool and sweet!
Could it be that Ji Hanyuan’s taste was this sharp?? Even when the girl was in a sorry state after falling into the water, he had seen through her appearance to her fairy-like essence??!
No wonder Ji Hanyuan had suddenly become so bewitched and infatuated, as if he had become a completely different person!
First, it was love at first sight, then breaking his own rules to bring her back.
He even fed her personally and almost ate the fish she offered!
Had this guy’s love-struck brain made him forget that he couldn’t eat fish??
Lin Qingmian cleared his throat, reminding himself that as a gentleman, he shouldn’t treat a beauty too harshly, and spoke in a gentle tone.
“Ji Hanyuan is in poor health and is still taking medication. He can’t eat fish—it could trigger a toxic reaction.”
“Huh???” Tangtang widened her eyes in shock, then looked at Ji Hanyuan.
Instantly, she felt both regretful and guilty.
Her brother could take such meticulous care of her, yet she… knew nothing about him…
She had almost caused him to have a toxic reaction…
But why, when she fed him, did he not say a word even though he knew he couldn’t eat it, and almost took a bite?
Of course, Tangtang didn’t know that as long as it came from her, even if it were poison, Ji Hanyuan would gladly accept it.
“You and your big mouth!” Ji Hanyuan glared at Lin Qingmian with displeasure, his brows tightly furrowed, his expression chillingly intense.
Tangtang had finally taken the initiative to feed him, and he was savoring the moment, only to be interrupted! Naturally, he was unhappy!
The servant who happened to be picking up the chopsticks from the floor trembled at Ji Hanyuan’s terrifying aura and quickly retreated, afraid of being caught in the crossfire.
Yet the next second, Ji Hanyuan’s expression softened. He gently ruffled Tangtang’s hair and whispered reassuringly, “It’s okay. I should have told you earlier.”
“Brother…” Tangtang looked at Ji Hanyuan, her crescent eyes gradually welling up with tears.
Her brother… how could he be so, so good.
“I’m sorry… Tangtang won’t do it again…”
Her voice trembled with emotion, filled with self-blame and guilt.
She hadn’t cared enough about her brother.
Just thinking about his health… the toxins… the medication…
Suddenly, she felt a heavy weight in her chest.
She would rather be sick herself than see her brother suffer.
After all, her life—her very existence—was saved by him.
Seeing Tangtang’s pitiful expression, Ji Hanyuan frowned, then lifted her by the arms and settled her into his lap, soothing her gently.
“Silly girl, I’m fine.”
He held her tightly, continuously rubbing her waist to comfort her.
Witnessing Ji Hanyuan’s sudden change in demeanor and this public display of affection, Lin Qingmian was left speechless: “?”
He turned to Zhao Gang, the single dog, seeking solidarity and comfort, only to find Zhao Gang utterly stunned, his jaw dropped and face frozen in shock.
Zhao Gang even instinctively touched the top of his head.
Lin Qingmian: “…”
Damn it all!
After all these years of friendship with Ji Hanyuan, how did he not know this guy was such a lovesick fool?!
With his fragile health, he’s “fine”??
One bite of that fish could cost him half his life!
He had tried to warn him out of goodwill, only to be scolded for speaking up!
Lin Qingmian grumbled irritably, “Ji Hanyuan, have you forgotten that your body is riddled with toxins and you’re only clinging to life with medication?!”
“I don’t mind you falling in love—after all, you’re twenty-six and still a virgin, living like some ascetic monk—but you can’t gamble with your health over it!”
“If you keep this up, I won’t care if you die from illness!”
Lin Qingmian’s outburst revealed quite a few shocking details.
However, Tangtang only heard one thing: her brother’s body was full of toxins, and he was barely clinging to life with medication…
Instantly, the tears in Tangtang’s eyes could no longer be held back, falling one after another.
Her misty gaze fixed on Ji Hanyuan, her delicate hands gently cupping his face.
No wonder her brother’s face was so pale—he was sick, and seriously ill at that.
Yet he had jumped into the water without hesitation to save her and given her the only blanket to keep warm…
And she had nearly fed him fish, almost causing him to be poisoned…
Instantly, Tangtang felt a heavy, suffocating ache in her chest.
Her brother was so, so kind, so, so good.
Why did fate have to be so cruel to him!
She didn’t want her brother to be sick, didn’t want him to suffer.
She would rather bear all the pain herself than let her brother endure even a fraction of it!
“Brother…” Tangtang sniffled, her eyes bright as she looked at Ji Hanyuan and declared firmly, “Tangtang will definitely find a way to cure you!”
Even if it meant risking her own life, she would do so without hesitation!