"Who is your master?" Tang Tang's voice softened when she heard the servant's respectful tone.
"It's Mr. Xiao Feng of the Xiao Corporation," the servant replied truthfully.
"Xiao Feng?" Tang Tang repeated, trying to search her memory for the name. It sounded so familiar. She had just returned to the country and wasn't familiar with business matters, so it couldn't be from the business world.
Where had she heard this name before? Tang Tang rubbed her head, unable to recall anything. As she was struggling to remember, the bedroom door was pushed open again.
"You're awake? How are you feeling?" Xiao Feng had woken up long ago and had been watching the movements in the bedroom. He was afraid of disturbing Tang Tang's rest with people coming and going, so he had been waiting in the study, instructing the servants to notify him immediately if there was any activity.
Just now, the maid reported that the lady had woken up. Xiao Feng, excited, had rushed into the room without much thought. His impulsiveness startled Tang Tang. Seeing a man suddenly appear at the door, Tang Tang screamed in fright.
She quickly backed away to the bed, covering herself with the quilt. Seeing this, Xiao Feng hurriedly explained, "It's okay, it's okay. I'm a good person. This is my house. You're safe."
Hearing this, Tang Tang slowly poked her head out. "Who are you? How could you just barge into someone's room like that?" Although she was flustered about waking up in a strange room, she couldn't help but want to assert herself.
Xiao Feng didn't notice that Tang Tang was still in her pajamas. His intrusion was rather impolite. He took a few steps forward and said, "This is my house, and you're sleeping in my bed."
Tang Tang glanced down at her feet, feeling a bit awkward. "Then why am I here? I was drinking with a friend last night. Where is my friend?"
Tang Tang fired off a series of questions. Though she had lost all semblance of a refined lady, she had put her image aside, her mind solely focused on her friend's safety.
Xiao Feng smiled. "Don't worry. Listen to me. Your friend was picked up by her boss. She's safe."
"Her boss picked her up?" Tang Tang was confused by this answer. She understood the words, but it was as if she didn't.
"Yes, she's living with her boss now."
"She's living with her boss?" Tang Tang's voice rose an octave. The news she had once heard about female employees being taken advantage of by their superiors flashed through her mind.
How could this be? Xinxin had complained about her boss yesterday, but she hadn't mentioned anything like this. If her boss was such a sleazy person, why hadn't she asked for help?
Tang Tang's mind raced. Seeing her worried expression, Xiao Feng comforted her, "Don't worry. It's not what you think. She's completely safe, and her boss hasn't done anything to her. It's a complicated situation. You can ask her about the details later; she'll explain it to you."
However, the more Xiao Feng said this, the more uneasy Tang Tang became. She had a feeling it was a well-designed trap.
"Then why am I here? What happened last night?"
Xiao Feng suppressed a laugh. The young woman who had vehemently declared she would kill her best friend's scumbag ex-boyfriend last night was now cowering under the covers but still loudly questioning him.
Everyone could see she was scared, but the way she mustered her courage to ask about the situation made Xiao Feng find this little woman incredibly adorable.
Xiao Feng waved his hand, signaling the servant to leave the room. Seeing him dismiss the maid, Tang Tang grew nervous. "What are you doing?"
Xiao Feng walked to the side, pulled over a stool, and sat down opposite Tang Tang.
"Don't panic now. Listen to me carefully. I can guarantee with my life that you and your friend are safe, and I haven't done anything to you that you might imagine."
Tang Tang thought about the details she had observed in the room and decided to temporarily trust Xiao Feng's words. This man didn't seem like a rogue.
The servant had also mentioned that he was a corporate boss, so he was likely a prominent figure. If he had done anything inappropriate to her, there would be severe consequences, a fact he should understand.
Tang Tang gathered her courage. "Then who are you? Why am I in your house?"
Xiao Feng smiled and asked, "Didn't the servant tell you my name just now?"
Tang Tang thought for a moment, recalling the name the servant had mentioned. "Xiao Feng, Xiao Feng..." The name was indeed familiar, but she truly couldn't recall where she had heard it.
Seeing her futile efforts to remember, Xiao Feng said sternly, "I am your fiancé."
This statement hit Tang Tang like a thunderclap.
"Think carefully. You mentioned me to your good friend last night." Xiao Feng seemed quite pleased with himself.
At this moment, Tang Tang had no choice but to heed his words and recall last night. She had indeed mentioned to Xinxin that her family had found her a fiancé. Yes, it was this name.
She remembered what happened before she got drunk last night, and when her parents discussed the fiancé's situation. Oh my god, if he was truly her fiancé, had they already consummated their relationship?
As she thought, she pulled back the covers and examined herself. She was fully clothed, but who knew if these clothes hadn't been put on her by this man after the fact last night.
The thought of that scenario made Tang Tang deeply regret drinking so much last night. She lowered her head, trying to prevent Xiao Feng from seeing her regret.
She absolutely couldn't let this man see her regret. Otherwise, he would definitely think women were easily taken advantage of. She had to pretend like nothing had happened.
It's just a one-night stand, so what if he's her fiancé? Even if something had happened, they could still be strangers. The thought emboldened Tang Tang.
She raised her head angrily. "So, what did you do last night?"
Xiao Feng was both amused and exasperated. He hadn't expected his fiancée to have such strong self-preservation instincts. That was good; he was satisfied.
"Don't worry, I'm not the type to take advantage of someone. If I were, I believe your family wouldn't have proactively sought a marriage alliance with ours. Your parents wouldn't hand you over to a scoundrel, would they?"
Xiao Feng had intended to lighten the mood with a joke, but the more he said, the more Tang Tang felt he was determined to have his way.