CHAPTER 286: CHAPTER 286: ENJOYING THE SPECTACLE REGARDLESS OF THE CONSEQUENCES

"Tangtang, Tangtang!"

Hearing Grandma calling her, Tang Xiaowan quickly looked at Leng Lingxiao, her face immediately blushed, even though they had already gained parental approval, it felt as if they were secretly dating.

After pausing for a few seconds, there were two more calls.

Although the voice was not loud, even somewhat gentle, Leng Lingxiao heard it clearly.

However, he was somewhat puzzled, Grandma Tang could have turned a blind eye, pretending she didn’t know; why did she have to point it out?

"Let’s go, let’s go down."

"Are we exposed?" Tang Xiaowan bit her finger, suddenly a bit worried.

Leng Lingxiao nodded, "Don’t worry, it’s nothing."

"Huahua, it’s so nice to have you always with me. I might get scolded in a while, I love you."

At that moment, Leng Lingxiao was overjoyed.

The three words he had waited for so long were finally said on the rooftop, he hurriedly hugged Tang Xiaowan into his arms, thrilled.

"Tangtang, what did you say? I want to hear it again, can you repeat it?"

"Stop it, we’re on the rooftop."

Leng Lingxiao’s eyes smiled, "I love you too."

"Alright, let’s go quickly."

The two of them tiptoed down the attic ladder and into the room, then onto the third floor.

At this time, the servants had already rested; the entire house was very quiet, with only the creaking sounds of the wooden floor.

Tang Xiaowan was accustomed to being barefoot and continued to do so that evening.

In contrast, Leng Lingxiao’s business attire highlighted his maturity and steadiness.

Yet, such a successful man was willing to accompany Tang Xiaowan on rooftops and climbing trees, which was indeed admirable.

They stood obediently in the study after entering.

In this scene, Tang Mei somehow had a sense of a grown man abducting a minor.

"Being barefoot at home is one thing, but aren’t the rooftop tiles sharp?" Tang Mei, sitting on the couch and slightly angry, looked at Tang Xiaowan.

"I didn’t feel it, it was even a bit..."

Afraid that Tang Xiaowan would talk back and get punished, Leng Lingxiao hurriedly interrupted, "Grandma, it’s my fault. I missed Tangtang too much, so I invited her to the rooftop. We just chatted for a while; we’ll be more careful next time."

This wasn’t the first time he had taken responsibility, Tang Mei didn’t speak but coughed lightly.

"Grandma, I want to marry Tangtang."

It took a while for Tang Xiaowan to react after Leng Lingxiao’s words.

That was so sudden, without any warning.

She had been thinking to herself that Grandma clearly knew about them eavesdropping around the corner, but now she was only focusing on being barefoot on the rooftop to lecture them, which was odd.

She suspected Grandma was trivializing the important.

What, wants to marry me?

My God, has Huahua lost his mind!

To propose at this time?

"Are you sure?" Tang Mei asked before Tang Xiaowan could speak.

"Yes, I love Tangtang and can’t wait any longer, especially after confessing in Chicheng a few days ago, it has been like an eternity. I hope you can agree and let us settle this matter soon."

Tang Xiaowan: "..."

What’s happening, didn’t even ask for my opinion?

Oh, this is embarrassing, it makes it look like we really were secretly dating.

Is this to divert attention?

While Tang Xiaowan was still fretting, she felt Leng Lingxiao tighten his grip on her hand, as if signaling her not to speak out of turn.

She wasn’t foolish, of course, she wouldn’t interrupt.

Anyway, planning a wedding couldn’t be done immediately; there were many processes involved, which could be exhausting for months.

So, she had plenty of time to process this.

"It’s late today, stay the night," Tang Mei replied with a smile.

"Grandma, about the wedding..."

"When I gave you the dragon and phoenix pendant, Grandma had already expressed her stance, no objections. As for the engagement and wedding processes, Grandma is old now, you handle them yourselves. It’s really just a formality and not important; as long as you’re happy."

Tang Xiaowan: "..."

Really, how can this be taken so lightly?

"Are you so angry you’re confused?"

"Grandma Xie," Leng Lingxiao nodded eagerly, then turned to Tang Xiaowan.

"It’s getting late; go rest. There’s a guest room next door that’s been prepared. Just make do for now—I still have a few things to discuss with Tangtang."

Only then did Leng Lingxiao let go of Tang Xiaowan’s hand and quickly left the study.

He couldn’t sleep at all, too excited.

...

Jin City, Nanjiang Villa.

Due to the trending search issue, Madam Lai, who already had sleep problems, was now even less inclined to sleep and was practicing calligraphy in her study.

She wrote very slowly, stroke by stroke.

Her mood was terribly sour.

"Big sister, I told you that girl couldn’t be trusted. Now, I fear the whole of Jin City knows."

"Poor Zishen rushed to Huang City to see her, and look what happened. Can you imagine how heartbroken he must be, he’s had it easy since he was young."

"And, I heard that Leng Lingxiao is worth over a hundred billion, and he’s extremely low-key."

"That girl must have been after the wealth, look how close they seemed—I bet they’ve already sealed the deal, but then again, I understand, he’s a promising ’stock,’ and no girl could resist that."

Second Sister-in-law Lai’s instigating words kept echoing in Madam Lai’s ears, as if emphasizing how little Zishen compared to Leng Lingxiao.

Murderous in spirit!

Zishen had always been Madam Lai’s pride, yet now he was a laughingstock to Second Aunt Lai.

She naturally couldn’t put up with this.

A few minutes later, Madam Lai slowly set down her pen and went to the balcony, but before she could even touch the railing, she suddenly grew agitated.

"Why, why?"

"Is this my retribution?"

"Zishen, Zishen..."

Suddenly, with a bang, Madam Lai collapsed to the floor, her jade bracelet breaking and the shards stained with blood.

Her body twitched slightly on the floor, her face pale.

Meanwhile, Nanny Wu, who was standing by outside, heard the noise and immediately ran in. Seeing Madam Lai on the floor, she rushed forward to inquire.

"Madam, Madam, what’s wrong with you?"

"Someone come quick, Madam has fainted!"

Madam Lai’s hand weakly rested on Nanny Wu’s arm, her voice murmuring, "Zishen, Zishen, I’m sorry, it’s all my fault."

At this moment, her heart was filled with thoughts of her son.

Seeing Madam Lai in pain, Nanny Wu was furious, resenting how malicious Second Aunt Lai was for agitating Madam Lai during her recovery.

Knowing well her fondness for Tang Xiaowan, yet deliberately stirring trouble, slinging mud.

Anyone would find that unbearable.

"Madam, you must hold on; it will be alright," Nanny Wu comforted softly.

Pause for a moment, and the family doctor arrived.

He quickly checked Madam Lai’s condition, then told Nanny Wu, "Nanny Wu, the madam needs to be rushed to the hospital for treatment immediately."

Nanny Wu nodded urgently in agreement.

Thus, the family doctor immediately called an ambulance and quickly bandaged the wound on Madam Lai’s wrist with gauze.

Nanny Wu stayed by Madam Lai’s side, holding her hand tightly, tears shimmering.

"Madam, it’s okay, there will be no trouble."

Madam Lai weakly looked at Nanny Wu, eyes full of guilt, "Nanny Wu, I am sorry to Xiao Dan. She despises me, that’s why Zishen hasn’t had... a good marriage prospect, and Wan... doesn’t like him."

Nanny Wu frowned deeply and quickly responded, "Madam, let’s not talk about that, it’s all in the past."

A smile flickered on Madam Lai’s lips.

"All in the past?"

"Yes, it’s all in the past, it’s okay."

"Don’t tell Zishen, and... Zihan."

"Alright, Madam, I understand."

A few minutes later, the ambulance arrived with a siren wail, and the medical staff quickly lifted Madam Lai into the ambulance, rushing her to the nearest hospital from Bie Yuan.

Nanny Wu accompanied her all the way, silently praying for Madam Lai’s safety.