After Divorce, Hidden Marriage Husband Became Addicted to Me-Chapter 500 - 340: _2

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In the evening, they returned to Longshan Villa.

Tang Xi, with a bowl of Silver Ear Lotus Seed Soup prepared by Yellow Jade, was asked to deliver it to Fu Tingzhou’s study.

Tang Xi hesitated.

Yellow Jade seemed to have noticed the tension between Fu Tingzhou and Tang Xi lately, and guessed that there had been a conflict, so she wanted to ease it.

In the end, Tang Xi agreed and carried the tray to the study.

"I... This is something Sister Yellow asked me to bring up to you."

Fu Tingzhou looked at her, "The gown you wore tonight, it looked very nice."

Tang Xi held her breath, "Why did you ask me to go there, knowing it was Shu Mengshu’s banquet? Why did you let me go knowing that you could find out about my past grievances with Shu Mengshu from your sources?"

"Are you unhappy because of this?"

"I don’t dare to be unhappy. As someone dependent on others’ charity, what right do I have to feel unhappy? I just feel that if you had told me who it would be, even if I don’t like the person, I would still go if I had promised you so."

Fu Tingzhou leaned back in his executive chair, slid it back a bit, and crossed his legs while looking at her, at her slightly downcast eyes, "Everyone says I like her, but I also want to know whether I truly like her or not."

Tang Xi couldn’t quite understand the meaning behind Fu Tingzhou’s words.

Fu Tingzhou seemed to be caught in some internal contradiction.

"When I saw her, I realized she left no impression on me, just another person. I don’t understand why I would divorce you for her four years ago."

Tang Xi was stunned, slowly lifting her gaze.

What did Fu Tingzhou mean by that?

"I don’t understand what you’re saying. It’s normal for you to not remember these people due to memory loss. She is the one you’ve been looking for. And now that you’ve found her, will you marry her? Just like four years ago, get engaged, get married, and have your own child."

Tang Xi’s mind was in turmoil.

She was terrified of witnessing these things.

She feared Fu Tingzhou would marry Shu Mengshu.

And then, have their own child.

And push away Tangtang.

She, with no identity, would only be able to watch helplessly as her daughter was bullied.

Fu Tingzhou’s brows were furrowed as he grasped her slender wrist, "Why would you think all this? Why do you feel I would marry her?"

"Could it not happen? Fu Tingzhou, can you categorically state that you will not marry Shu Mengshu?"

"No, I won’t."

The furrows between his brows deepened, yet his tone was firm.

Fu Tingzhou himself didn’t understand what had happened back then, that he had gotten engaged to that Shu Mengshu; he had absolutely no feelings for Su Mengshu.

If he had truly liked Shu Mengshu, upon hearing her name, why wasn’t there the slightest flicker in his heart?

He had never told Tang Xi that when he first laid eyes on her in Beidao, Fu Tingzhou’s heartbeat had stopped for several beats.

Upon seeing Tang Xi for the first time, he knew this woman, he must have known her before.

Tang Xi stared at him dazedly.

Although she didn’t believe it, hearing him say that made her feel a sourness in her nose.

She knew Fu Tingzhou didn’t like her, so she never hoped to leave any trace in the heart of this man.

But she had a daughter now.

She wanted to ensure her daughter’s safety.

Even if it was a lie, Tang Xi accepted it.

"Come here and give me a shoulder massage." He pinched her finger.

However, his tone was not commanding, it had softened a lot.

It was as if it were gentle murmuring between an old married couple.

Tang Xi moved behind him, kneading his shoulders.

The woman’s fingers were slightly cold, touching his neck, and Fu Tingzhou felt it clearly.

He closed his eyes, slowly spoke up, his voice hoarse, "That day, I remembered some things."

Tang Xi’s hands trembled.

Fu Tingzhou opened his eyes.

He could feel her shaking.

The time spent with her.

He could feel it,

Tang Xi was very afraid, afraid of regaining her memories.

Why, exactly?

Did his memory recovery entail any loss for her?

Otherwise, why would she feel scared?

Moreover, she was very resistant, very opposed to the events that happened four years ago.

"I remember, in the hospital, in the thoracic surgery ward, I saved a woman who was nearly hit by a car. I also remember holding her while the scene was chaotic—there was a middle-aged woman, hysterical, yelling that the doctors here duped her son both emotionally and financially."

Tang Xi paused to collect her emotions.

That was when Ruan Youqing’s scum ex-boyfriend and her mother made a scene.

Tang Xi remained silent, continuing to massage the man.

"I will have dinner with Shu Mengshu tomorrow. Will you be unhappy and jealous about it?"

Fu Tingzhou said, turning the caster of his chair to look at her.

Caught off guard.

The dimness in Tang Xi’s eyes reflected in his own.

Fu Tingzhou’s lips curved into a smile, "So you are unhappy that I’ll dine with her, right?"

He was pleased to finally capture a trace of jealousy on this woman’s face.

So she could be jealous too.

Unhappy about him getting close to another woman.

"I am, I’m unhappy." Tang Xi admitted, "You dining with her does indeed make me unhappy. So, can you reject her?"

Fu Tingzhou stood up, slowly advancing. Behind Tang Xi was a metal guardrail by the floor-to-ceiling windows, her lower back already close to the rail. Fu Tingzhou’s face was inches away, "I just want to see her. I want to know if I actually like her or not."

Tang Xi smiled self-deprecatingly.

Indeed, Shu Mengshu was very important to Fu Tingzhou.

"I’ll be back soon tomorrow night. I want to confirm my guess." That he didn’t like Shu Mengshu. He believed that even if someone had amnesia, they would still feel something for a person they were once familiar with.

"Tang Xi, will you give me some time?"

"What do you want to say?"

"I want to look into my own heart."

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The next afternoon, after work, Tang Xi went shopping at the mall with Fang Yuan, her mind somewhat distracted.

Because Shu Mengshu had somehow obtained her current mobile number and sent her a message.

"I’m dining with Tingzhou at Yuezhou Restaurant. We are having a great conversation."

"It turns out he remembers, I am his estranged fiancée. He even asked me why I went abroad later and why we ended our engagement."

Tang Xi clenched her phone tightly.

Fang Yuan was in line for milk tea, asking her several times what she would like to drink.

"Tang Xi, you don’t seem to be in a good mood tonight. Are you troubled by something?"

"No, let’s keep shopping." She linked arms with Fang Yuan.

Fang Yuan, "We’ve finished buying gifts, and now it’s time for dinner. Let’s go eat on the fifth floor. What do you want to eat, Tang Xi?"

Without thinking, Tang Xi blurted out, "Let’s eat at Yuezhou Restaurant."

"Wow, that Chinese restaurant is really popular, and it has a bit of class. Although it’s a little expensive, we just got paid, so it’s acceptable. Let’s go there!"

The two arrived at Yuezhou Restaurant.

Originally, there were no tables available.

But, just then a customer had canceled their reservation, and a spot suddenly became available. They were led to their table by a waiter.

Not far away, Tang Xi saw Fu Tingzhou’s back.

Shu Mengshu was sitting across from him.

Whatever he had said, Shu Mengshu’s face wore a smile, as if she had encountered something delightful.

After ordering, neither she nor Fang Yuan could eat much.

Fang Yuan had gone to the restroom and came back excited, whispering to Tang Xi, "Guess who I just saw? President Fu, ahh!" She lowered her voice, bubbling with excitement, "There was also a very beautiful girl sitting across from him, looking wealthy with all her branded clothing. Do you think she might be his girlfriend?"