Deliberately Approaching
Chapter 256 How Should I Address You?

Chapter 256: Chapter 256 How Should I Address You?

Xiao Wan had always been clear about who she loved and who she hated, a fact well-known to Leng Lingxiao.

But even if she wanted to get back at Jiang Kexin, there was no need for you to get physically involved! Silly girl, what am I here for, just a decoration as your fiancé?

That pink color was indeed an eyesore!

Alright, I’ll take care of it later, make sure it’s unrecognizable, so even the junk dealers won’t want it, and vent your anger properly.

"Brother Leng, what are you thinking about? Come on, eat! Eat all the amaranth, don’t leave any!"

"Alright, won’t leave any, I’ll eat it all."

Leng Lingxiao immediately picked up the amaranth and began eating heartily, enjoying every bite.

In fact, whether Xiao Wan called him Huahua or Brother Leng, Leng Lingxiao enjoyed it immensely, especially when she was being coquettish; it nearly melted his heart.

He preferred the nickname Huahua though, as it was unique to him.

Naturally, Xiao Wan understood this, so she cooed again, "Huahua, I kind of, kind of, well, want to visit your place."

She hesitated, her cheeks blushing slightly.

She wanted to assert her dominance, to let others know that Leng Lingxiao belonged to her alone.

When Xiao Wan suddenly made this statement, Leng Lingxiao almost choked; he had longed for this day, it had finally come.

Could this be her strategy, planning to declare her dominance, deliberately showing it to Jiang Kexin?

Not bad at all, she’s finally catching on!

"Alright, it’s settled then, no going back on your word. We’ll go first thing tomorrow morning!" Leng Lingxiao said excitedly, afraid that Xiao Wan might take back her words.

Sure enough, his concerns were soon justified.

"Never mind, let’s not go. I was just joking, I don’t want to go to your place."

At that moment, if it weren’t for Grandma Tang sitting by, Leng Lingxiao might have thrown himself at her for a fierce kiss.

He was so upset, he felt like dying.

The hope that had just ignited was abruptly extinguished.

"I say, Tangtang, how can you go back on your word like that? No backing out, we must go tomorrow."

Immediately, tears sprouted from Xiao Wan’s eyes at a visible speed, looking as if she felt threatened, a picture of pitiful tenderness.

Leng Lingxiao was instantly confused; he hadn’t even done anything yet.

Was it because he spoke too harshly just now?

"Grandma, look at Huahua, he’s forcing me, he even yelled at me, he yelled at me!"

Her voice was drawn out, with a crying tone.

Before Leng Lingxiao could reach for a tissue, Xiao Wan had already turned into a tearful mess and then red-eyed, she left the dining room and went upstairs.

"Grandma, Tangtang, I’ll go check on her," Leng Lingxiao said worriedly.

Tang Mei shook her head, smiling and gesturing with her hand.

She knew her granddaughter well, probably she had just been to the kitchen, touched some chili peppers without washing her hands, and then accidentally touched her eyes.

What a coincidence!

"But..." Leng Lingxiao hesitated, still worried.

He had only seen Xiao Wan crying, feeling terribly guilty, blaming his own harsh words, never imagining it could be due to chili peppers.

Sensing this, Tang Mei seriously said, "She’s just a bit shy, it’s nothing. Let her be alone for a while. Also, it would be better if you went back home tonight, help explain things. It’s not right if Tangtang visits but doesn’t come to greet."

"Alright, shall I come over first thing tomorrow morning?" Leng Lingxiao asked tentatively, afraid of being rejected.

"Sure."

Leng Lingxiao nodded, slightly relieved.

He truly wanted to stay longer, to spend more time with Xiao Wan, but with Grandma Tang putting it that way, it would not be appropriate to push further.

...

Two hours later, Huang City Cemetery.

By now, the night had deepened, and Tang Mei had come here alone.

She did not head straight for any particular tombstone, nor did she break down in tears; instead, she walked slowly around the perimeter, as if strolling through a garden.

Dressed in a black Cheongsam, carrying a black handbag, even her jet-black hairpin was entirely black.

Her attire was uniformly solemn.

Suddenly, a deep voice reached her: "It’s been a long time, how have you been?"

If it had been anyone else, they might have been scared to death.

However, Tang Mei maintained a puzzling composure and slowly turned around.

"It turns out to be Mr. Wang, what a coincidence."

At this time, while most people in Huang City had already entered their dreams, two people over the age of sixty met in the cemetery, and no one would believe it if told.

"I knew you would come."

Tang Mei was very surprised, her grip on the black handbag tightened as she stared resolutely at Wang Jinhui.

"Don’t be surprised, in fact, every year on this day, at this time, I also come, but each time the people I see are different, their identities different."

Clearly, Wang Jinhui had been lying in wait.

"Mr. Wang’s words sound very strange, I haven’t come back in decades."

Emotion surged in Wang Jinhui, and he approached step by step: "Tell me, what exactly happened to your father 45 years ago today? You also disappeared overnight! A few months later, why did you come back under a different identity, give birth to a child and then leave, even lying to me that you died from severe blood loss?"

"Mr. Wang, I don’t understand what you’re talking about, and if you’re mistaking me for someone of yours, I’m sorry, you have the wrong person."

Tang Mei’s gaze was piercing, and her tone was firm.

"Mistaken? Fine, then tell me, how should I address you? Miss Jiang, Lady Tang, Mrs. Wang, Director Yang, or Mrs. Li? All these years, the men you’ve been involved with, aren’t they either wealthy businessmen from abroad or high-ranked individuals from prestigious families? Why?"

For Wang Jinhui, who was wealthy in his own right, he indeed had a lot of money.

Over the years, from north to south, he had traveled to many places, and wherever he went, it was merely a pretext for doing business while looking for someone.

He was looking for his lover, his wife.

"Mr. Wang, there are many people in the world who look similar, you really have mistaken me for someone else."

"Is that so?" Wang Jinhui laughed helplessly, his eyes filled with bloodshot, "I knew this would be your answer, let’s cut to the chase then, marry me."

"Mr. Wang, first of all, thank you very much for your fondness, willing to sell me the house on Chunlei Street, my name is Tang Mei, it’s on the contract, if you still don’t believe it, you can have your lawyer verify it."

Tang Mei’s words couldn’t get through to Wang Jinhui, or perhaps he didn’t take them to heart.

He moved directly past her, closing the distance.

"The engagement gift is Nanfeng Mansion, think it over, we’re both of this age, how much longer can we live?"

"Mr. Wang, I’ll reiterate once more, my name is Tang Mei, I’m an advocate of staying unmarried, although I have a granddaughter, she was adopted from an orphanage, if you don’t believe it, feel free to check."

"Do you think I haven’t checked? Those people, everyone, it’s like they’ve evaporated from the face of the Earth, basically untraceable, or died unnatural deaths. Every time you changed identities, I had someone investigate secretly, including that Mrs. Li who inherited millions, I didn’t clarify to avoid alarming you, fearing that you had... unspeakable troubles."

Tang Mei listened, her lips momentarily curling in response.

After pausing, she pulled her ID card from her black handbag and slowly held it up to Wang Jinhui’s eyes.

"In any case, it’s not me, please step aside."

"Regarding the offer on Nanfeng Mansion, I am serious. Don’t rush to reject it, think about it. Starting tomorrow, every morning at six, I’ll be at the old place waiting for you, come and find me if you decide."

"My granddaughter and I are here on vacation, not sure which day we might leave, I appreciate your affection, Mr. Wang."

"The old place, don’t stand me up."

After saying this, Wang Jinhui left in dejection.

Five minutes later, Tang Mei suddenly felt dizzy and before she could reach for the nearby railing, she collapsed heavily to the ground.

Her graying hair was lifted by the wind, her eyes tightly shut, her face pale.

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