In fact, as early as when Wang Meijuan mentioned that the person the young lady liked was Mr. Leng, Tang Xiaowan had already brought Leng Lingxiao to the kitchen door to eavesdrop.
She had always envied the liveliness inside, with people talking and laughing, and there was no distinction between master and servant.
I just didn't expect that the protagonist of the topic this time would be myself, neither leaving nor staying. Her cheeks turned red from embarrassment.
Don’t you always gossip about Cheng Shi?
Oh my God, what's going on today? Is it because the roasted leg of lamb is so delicious?
It was indeed true that Tang Xiaowan was forcibly held by Li Zishen several times, but this was not the reason why she felt uncomfortable and blushed with embarrassment.
It was about being forcibly kissed. Even though it was only once and no one knew about it, I was angry and guilty.
As I thought about it, my face turned redder.
Leng Lingxiao clenched his teeth and glanced over, landing firmly on Tang Xiaowan's white and slender hands, as if asking, 'Is what Wang Meijuan said true? '
Tang Xiaowan quickly put her hands behind her back, shaking her little head like a drum.
If you don’t leave now, when will you wait?
I'm not sure what I'll hear later. These people can really cause trouble for me.
Huahua must be angry, absolutely.
Tang Xiaowan quickly grabbed Leng Lingxiao's arm and pulled it out, but it was useless. The man was rooted to the spot like a statue.
The four eyes faced each other, each with their own thoughts.
Okay, you’re not leaving, right? I’m leaving!
Tang Xiaowan frowned, bit her lower lip, and suddenly left.
Looking at the place where Tang Xiaowan had caught him, Leng Lingxiao couldn't tell what he felt in his heart. He was angry, jealous, but mostly distressed.
When the night attack occurred, they were unable to make it back in time.
He will never forgive himself in his life. At that time, he should have stayed with Tang Xiaowan, but he left because of a phone call.
By the time he got the news and rushed back to Qingcheng from country Y like crazy, Tang Xiaowan, who was in a coma, had already been taken to Jincheng Liyuan by Li Zishen.
Layers of protection and 24-hour monitoring.
He thought that Li Zishen was a gentleman who truly cared for Tang Xiaowan and would be like him, but he still underestimated the innate nature of men.
He couldn't imagine how Tang Xiaowan survived the time in Liyuan.
Immediately, Leng Lingxiao followed to the restaurant.
"Is this leg of lamb roasted by Gangzi?" Tang Xiaowan said first.
"Yes."
"It tastes pretty good, it smells so good."
"Tangtang, Li Zishen..."
"Don't listen to Wang Meijuan's nonsense. It's not that exaggerated. It seems to have happened three or four times. He was mainly afraid that I would run away, so he pulled me. After all, at that time... I was thinking about how to leave Liyuan every day. In fact, I am not at a loss. You don’t know that I have altered and painted many of Li Zishen’s valuable collections. There is also mahogany furniture. It’s so funny that it falls apart as soon as you sit on it. The loss is definitely enough to buy two luxury homes. "
Tang Xiaowan said while eating, her cheeks bulging from the mutton.
It's a completely indifferent attitude.
Leng Lingxiao listened quietly, without saying anything, and just pushed the tea over.
Sure enough, Tang Xiaowan was choked.
"Drink some water."
Drink more than half a glass of water in one gulp.
"Wow, I feel much more comfortable. Let me tell you, Huahua, Li Zishen is actually quite miserable. I can't even say that I'm at a disadvantage. He is better than me..."
"It's okay, I know."
Leng Lingxiao's tone was calm, there was no emotion or anger in his eyes, and his voice was small, barely enough for Tang Xiaowan to hear.
The knife in his hand was slashed back and forth on the leg of lamb, but for a long time no piece was cut off.
"Huahua, are you angry with Li Zi?"
"Why are you angry with him?"
"Because, because, you ask questions knowingly!"
"You are overthinking, he is not qualified."
"Really? I see that you are obviously angry, or you don't believe what I said and think I am lying to you."
Hearing this, Leng Lingxiao couldn't help but feel a sore nose, remembering bits and pieces of the past.
Huahua, this knife is so sharp!
It's okay, don't be afraid. If you get hurt, it's mine. You must learn to flexibly control it. It will be very convenient for self-defense in the future.
Nonsense, it hurts me the most!
If you are really hurt, I will accompany you. That should be okay, right?
Oops, it hurts so much and I’m bleeding!
Come on, let me see where it's hurt?
Hahaha, I lied to you, idiot!
…
"I was right, but you just don't believe me, right?" Tang Xiaowan asked.
"No, Tangtang, I don't believe you. I believe whatever you say. I just feel sorry for causing you to be wronged in Liyuan. I couldn't be by your side when you needed me most."
"Apologise again? Didn't I already say it? It happened so suddenly, I can't blame you."
"No, it's indeed my fault."
"If you are really upset, tell me the truth. Why did I lose my memory and get poisoned? Who is the person who is chasing me? Is it related to... Li Zishen's family?"
"Tangtang, why did you think of this? Did Li Zishen tell you?"
Tang Xiaowan looked at Leng Lingxiao steadily.
She knew that the man must be hiding something from her. He had done this several times, and every time he either avoided the important matter or answered the question incorrectly.
"There is no need for him to say that during this period...so many things happened, big and small, which one is not related to their family? I really don't know how many people have been offended, and I have been implicated!"
A faint smile flashed across her lips, and Tang Xiaowan suddenly took the knife from Leng Lingxiao's hand.
Flip at will, the movements are very slippery.
This is a hunting knife inlaid with nine southern red stars. Tang Xiaowan brought it from Meiyuan. It is heavy and about 20 centimeters long.
Leng Lingxiao looked attentively with a smile on his face.
"Eat it quickly, it will get cold if you keep it for too long." Tang Xiaowan raised her eyebrows.
When Leng Lingxiao came back to his senses, he realized that Tang Xiaowan had put the mutton on the dinner plate, slices, neither thin nor thick.
"Okay, give me some sauce."
"I remember, didn't you not eat that thing? Every time you told me that the taste was too strong and you didn't know how to enjoy its original taste."
After saying this, Tang Xiaowan shook her head.
I just feel like my mind is in chaos, as if there are many familiar and unfamiliar pictures pouring in, but I can't see what they are.
This is the third time today.
"Tangtang, are you okay?"
"It's okay, I just feel..."
"Did you secretly increase the dosage again?"
"I just took one more pill."
"Tangtang, why don't you listen to my advice? I've told you several times that you can't overdose on the medicine, as it will have counter-effects."
"But I'm obviously much better. I remember a lot of things from the past. Do you know how painful it is to lose your memory? Every night when you close your eyes, there is only the image of that person, wearing a mask and holding a knife. You don't know how painful it is to lose your memory..." I don’t know what it feels like, special, special..."
As she spoke, Tang Xiaowan choked up and bit her lower lip, feeling extremely aggrieved.
The eyelashes twitched slightly, and tears suddenly fell.
Leng Lingxiao quickly handed over the napkin, his eyes full of distress and self-blame.
"Tangtang, I'm sorry, nothing like that will ever happen again. I will always guard you. I promise, trust me."
"unnecessary!"
Tang Xiaowan said these words and left. As soon as she went out, she saw that the kitchen door was fully open, and three big heads were looking in her direction.
Leng Lingxiao, who followed closely, grabbed Tang Xiaowan and took her back to the restaurant.
(End of chapter)
