Tang Xiaomin, leaning on her slight drunkenness, waved her hand and said.
"I've had too much to drink, I'm going to sleep, don't ask me."
After that, she slipped away first. Let someone else be the bad guy.
Tang Ye and the other two were left, looking at each other.
Finally, Tang Yu stepped forward.
"I'll go and tidy up Dad's room first. You two help him inside to rest."
"Okay, you go."
...
The next day, Lunar New Year's Day.
Tang Yu, wisely, took Wang Na to visit his father-in-law early in the morning.
Even after sleeping all night, Zhang Meiyu still looked tired.
Everyone was wearing home clothes in the living room when suddenly Tang Zhongcheng appeared from a room downstairs.
Their eyes met. Zhang Meiyu was first shocked, then her anger surged, and her expression changed instantly.
"What are you doing here!"
"I..."
Tang Zhongcheng stammered, not knowing how to explain.
He knew this would happen before he came, but he still came.
Tang Ye said, "Mom, it's the New Year, let's not get angry over this."
"After breakfast, we'll take you out for a stroll. You've been cooped up at home lately, you must be bored."
At this moment, Tang Xiaomin had already prepared breakfast and called out, "Breakfast is ready, come and eat while it's hot."
She used the word "everyone," meaning she didn't exclude Tang Zhongcheng.
Tang Yan also said, "Mom, let's eat breakfast first, and then we can talk. We're not in a hurry."
Then, Tang Ye and Tang Yan helped Zhang Meiyu up and led her to the dining room. Su Dan Novel Network.
A steaming bowl of white porridge was placed in front of Zhang Meiyu, with fresh meat sauce made specially to accompany it. The aroma and taste were exquisite, instantly whetting her appetite.
Tang Xiaomin smiled and said, "Mom, Happy New Year, eat up."
Seeing them, it was clear they were afraid she would argue with Tang Zhongcheng.
Although Zhang Meiyu was angry, she didn't want to cause a disturbance during the New Year.
Besides... she didn't have much time left, and she shouldn't waste it on people who made her unhappy.
"Okay, you all sit down and eat together. The weather is nice today, we'll go out to play after eating. We've never gone out for fun together before."
"Okay, let's go together."
Actually, it wasn't that they had never gone out. They used to go all the time. It was just that they had never gone with Tang Xiaomin.
And so, the decision was made happily. Everyone silently focused on eating breakfast, automatically ignoring Tang Zhongcheng.
However, with his thick skin, he wasn't discouraged.
Instead, he pushed his luck, went to the kitchen himself, got a bowl, and started eating the porridge.
In the awkward atmosphere, breakfast was finished.
They put on their thick clothes and prepared to go out.
A pink Ferrari had somehow already parked at the villa entrance.
Tang Xiaomin pressed the switch in her hand, and the car lights flashed immediately.
"Wow..."
Tang Yan exclaimed with envy.
"Cool, right?"
"Cool!"
Zhang Meiyu asked curiously, "Xiaomin, did Yan Jue give you this car?"
In Zhang Meiyu's memory, Yan Jue's gifts were always very generous.
But this time, she was disappointed.
Tang Xiaomin shook her head.
"Yan Jue didn't give it to me."
"This car was actually... a New Year's gift from Mr. Tang to me."
As soon as she said this, they all subconsciously glanced at Tang Zhongcheng, who had followed them up, and then at Zhang Meiyu.
Just when everyone thought Zhang Meiyu would fly into a rage, she, surprisingly, didn't.
"Let's go."
This...
Tang Xiaomin tossed the car keys to Tang Ye, while she and Zhang Meiyu got into the back seat. Tang Yan also got into the passenger seat.
They started the car and headed for their destination, Century Park at Shanghai's largest dock.
In the car, Tang Xiaomin saw a BMW car closely following them in the rearview mirror.
She had noticed it from the beginning; it was Tang Zhongcheng's car.
He was indeed a businessman. Even after becoming a monk, he hadn't stopped. He had even used the resources of the temple to make a fortune.
First, he set up a large wishing well in the temple, as well as a wishing facility with a very low probability of success. Near the temple, he also created all sorts of commercial establishments.
Even more outrageously, he fully utilized online marketing. Under his operations, Changhu Temple transformed from a serene place of cultivation into an internet-famous spot.
In just one year, he became rich again, both in spiritual practice and in wealth.
This was not important. What was important was the calmly seated Zhang Meiyu in the car.
"Mom, Tang Yu brought Mr. Tang into the house, and he's even following us now. Aren't you angry with him anymore?"
Zhang Meiyu said lightly, "Those grievances are all in the past. I don't want to waste my time on people who aren't worth it. Whether he comes or not doesn't affect me."
What she said seemed to have some reason, and her expression was calm.
But Tang Xiaomin felt that her true thoughts were definitely not like this.
But since she didn't want to say it, she didn't press further.
Arriving at Century Park dock, it was the New Year, and with the weather clearing up, it was very lively, filled with a strong sense of human life.
People were playing various games, and the elderly were in groups, singing and dancing, forming a scene of a happy and prosperous era.
Considering Zhang Meiyu's poor health, they found a bench for her to rest.
Throughout the entire process, Tang Zhongcheng quietly followed them.
His persistence made Tang Ye feel a pang of sympathy.
"Xiaomin, I just saw some food over there. Come with me to buy some."
Tang Xiaomin understood immediately and walked away with Tang Ye.
Tang Yan also understood and took a few steps forward to Tang Zhongcheng.
"Dad, if you have something you want to say to Mom, go ahead. But there's one thing, don't provoke her."
"Okay, I know."
Tang Zhongcheng lowered his head in shame, slowly walked to Zhang Meiyu's side, and sat down with a thick face, his heart filled with emotion.
After a long silence, he finally spoke.
"How long has it been since we sat together like this, peacefully? Do you remember?"
Zhang Meiyu leaned back against the chair, her tired eyes looking at the flock of seagulls flying overhead. Her heart was also filled with mixed emotions.
"More than a year."
This was the first sentence she had spoken to Tang Zhongcheng calmly in over a year.
At this moment, Tang Zhongcheng felt no joy, only sorrow so profound he wanted to cry.
If she wasn't dying, with Zhang Meiyu's proud spirit, how could she have so easily forgiven his great mistakes?
Apologies were meaningless now.
Tang Zhongcheng took out the New Year's gift he had prepared and opened the exquisite box.
A large diamond ring symbolizing love was revealed.
"I originally wanted Tang Yu to give it to you, but Tang Yu said that a gift is more meaningful when given in person."
"I know our wedding rings were thrown away long ago, so I'm giving you a new one. This represents a brand new beginning."
"Meiyu, will you accept it?"