Our Tang Family and Your Lin Family Don't Share the Same Path

To everyone's shock, Zhou Qiao'er suddenly threw herself into Tang Ao's arms, hugging him tightly right in front of everyone!

The manager at the entrance, along with all the staff of "A Box of Ducks," were stunned. A moment later, led by the manager, they all began to clap in unison.

Among the applauding crowd, the manager was the most excited and enthusiastic, murmuring to himself in a voice only he could hear, "No wonder he's our boss—just a meal, and he's already won over Zhou Qiao'er of Zhou Pharmaceuticals!"

The reporter, who was snapping photos of Tang Ao and Zhou Qiao'er with her phone, gasped in amazement, "My goodness, this is a masterpiece, a perfect work of art! The composition, the lighting—this could easily grace the cover of a top magazine!"

"No wonder he's Young Master Tang! Rich kids like him are on a whole different level. We poor folks chase after girls and they won't even look at us, but Young Master Tang doesn't have to do anything, and such a stunning beauty throws herself at him!"

Meanwhile, Zhou Qiao'er's heart was a mess of emotions, deeply moved.

She knew clearly that Tang Ao was trying to protect her.

Tang Ao wanted to bear the upcoming pain alone!

But now that she knew what was going on, how could she stand by and do nothing?

"Tang Ao, give it up. I, Zhou Qiao'er, am sticking with you for life!"

Tang Ao couldn't help but sigh deeply. He really didn't want to see someone as good as Zhou Qiao'er being forced down the path of becoming the ultimate villain again: "Zhou Qiao'er, don't you get it? I, Tang Ao, don't love you. If we stay together, it won't end well. Besides... my heart already belongs to Lin Ruoxue. Forced love won't bear fruit, and even if you get me, you won't get my heart!"

"For someone who's been in the desert for days without a drop of water, does it matter if the fruit is ripe or sweet?"

Zhou Qiao'er smiled brilliantly, her gaze unwavering, her eyes full of deep affection.

At this point, Tang Ao knew there was no convincing Zhou Qiao'er.

Meanwhile, the sound of an engine roaring came from the direction of Lin Ruoxue's car.

A moment later, Lin Ruoxue's car sped forward, crashing into a parking barrier post. A puff of black smoke rose, accompanied by the strong smell of burning rubber. Lin Ruoxue, with a dark expression, stepped out of the driver's seat and quickly walked over to Tang Ao and Zhou Qiao'er. "Sorry, it seems my car isn't drivable today. Could you give me a ride home?"

Zhou Qiao'er decisively shook her head. "Sorry, Miss Lin, but our Tang family doesn't share the same path as your Lin family. If I'm not mistaken, we're headed in opposite directions."

Those words hit hard!

Zhou Qiao'er emphasized the words "our Tang family" and "your Lin family" with a particularly sharp tone!

Each word felt like a nail being hammered into Lin Ruoxue's heart.

Finally, Tang Ao noticed the hostility Zhou Qiao'er had toward Lin Ruoxue.

So that's how it is—if Zhou Qiao'er understood how deeply Tang Ao was devoted to Lin Ruoxue, she might back off!

Tang Ao wasn't about to miss this opportunity and quickly, cheerfully, opened the passenger door for Lin Ruoxue. "Opposite directions? How could that be? Ruoxue, being able to take you home today is a blessing I've earned over several lifetimes. Don't misunderstand what just happened; I don't like Zhou Qiao'er at all. I scolded her harshly before you arrived!"

As Tang Ao spoke, he closed the passenger door and opened the driver's door.

Everyone knew that a Bugatti Veyron only has two seats—one for the driver and one for the passenger.

In other words, this car could only carry two people.

Seeing Tang Ao eagerly escort Lin Ruoxue into the passenger seat, Zhou Qiao'er's face was full of confusion. "Tang Ao, you've had alcohol. You can't drive—you'll go to jail if you get caught!"

"Who said I was going to drive? You're the one driving!" Tang Ao said bluntly. "Zhou Qiao'er, please make sure Ruoxue gets home safely. If she loses even a strand of hair, I'll never forgive you!"

"What? You want me to take Lin Ruoxue home? And what about you!?"

Zhou Qiao'er looked completely unwilling.

"I have some private matters to attend to—very important, life-and-death matters." Tang Ao's face was more serious than ever.

"Is there a problem? You just said you'd do anything for me, even a hundred things, as long as you could manage it~"

Zhou Qiao'er took a deep breath, not hearing Tang Ao's inner thoughts for a long while, and her face filled with disappointment.

It seemed she had been too hasty and upset Tang Ao. Now he was going to handle something important and didn't want to bring her along!

Seeing Zhou Qiao'er looking like a defeated rooster, Tang Ao couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache.

[Qiao'er, don't blame me for being cruel. If I don't do this, how can you give up on me? If you stay with me, you have no future...]

[Besides, I'm going to help Zhou Ling'er's mom later. Zhou Ling'er's family already has issues with your Zhou family. If you were there, it could cause trouble!]

The next moment, Zhou Qiao'er demonstrated what true "face-changing" was in Sichuan opera, going from utterly dejected to beaming with happiness in less than five seconds!

Zhou Qiao'er made a reassuring gesture and happily nodded. "Don't worry, I'll make sure she gets home safe. Hubby, remember to come home early. I'll be waiting in my room after I've washed up!"

Zhou Qiao'er spoke so softly that only Tang Ao and Lin Ruoxue in the car could hear.

Tang Ao immediately picked up on Zhou Qiao'er's little scheme.

She was trying to provoke Lin Ruoxue!

Although~

What Zhou Qiao'er said was true.

Tang Ao would indeed have to pass by Zhou Qiao'er's room to get to his own, so of course, he'd have to knock on her door!

Seeing Lin Ruoxue's mouth drop open wide enough to fit an entire egg, Tang Ao knew Zhou Qiao'er's words had hit home!

It was another chance to make Lin Ruoxue dislike him!

Tang Ao quickly nodded at Zhou Qiao'er. "Don't worry, I'll come back as soon as I can. Now, get going!"

After saying this, Tang Ao walked straight over to Zhang San, who had just opened his car door, and without a word, climbed into the passenger seat next to him.

As fellow charming yet evil villains, seeing Zhang San made Tang Ao feel a sense of kinship, like meeting a long-lost family member.

This move startled Zhang San.

Zhang San always thought of himself as insignificant, so the fact that Tang Ao wasn't looking down on him was already the highest form of respect. He never imagined that Tang Ao would sit in his passenger seat and look at him with such a friendly expression!

"Young... Young Master Tang, what are you...?"

"Sigh, women are such a hassle. Old Zhang, you've got to help me out. Take me somewhere, and as a fellow comrade, I'll give you a great opportunity. What do you say?"

Zhang San was so excited that he nearly slipped out of the driver's seat!

Oh my God, did my family's ancestral grave get struck by lightning?

Young Master Tang actually wants my help and says he'll give me a great opportunity!

This is too much happiness, too suddenly!