20demayo Chapter 242 What exactly did she go through in these 3 years?
Chapter 242 What exactly did she go through in these 3 years?
Chapter 242 What exactly did she go through in these three years?
Pengcheng's nights are bustling and lively, with flashing neon lights and a constant flow of traffic.
Tan Haoyu stood on the balcony, his hands in his pockets, gazing intently at everything below.
He kept smoking, trying to numb his restless heart with the spiciness of tobacco.
"Ziqing..." he murmured softly, his mind filled with memories of their time together.
Three years ago, he resolutely quit smoking because Zhu Ziqing was pregnant. However, her sudden disappearance made him crave the bitter taste again.
Tonight, he couldn't suppress the unease in his heart no matter what he did. Although they were in the same city, it felt as if they were thousands of miles apart.
"President Tan!" Liu Meili rushed over, holding a thick stack of documents.
Tan Haoyu turned around, took the documents, and quickly began to read them. His expression grew increasingly grim, and a hint of coldness appeared in his eyes.
Looking at his expression, Liu Meili felt uneasy: "President Tan, this is information about Zhang Mengmeng. We've already found some information about her..."
Tan Haoyu interrupted her, his voice low and cold: "It's been three years. The person we've been tracking has suddenly appeared, but someone is playing a cat-and-mouse game with us!"
A flash of anger crossed his eyes, as if he wanted to tear the documents in front of him to shreds.
Tan Haoyu's thoughts raced as he meticulously analyzed the causes and consequences of the matter.
“The fire and car accident three years ago were no accident,” he said in a low voice, a hint of coldness in his eyes. “Only one person has such power to create such ‘accidents’ at the same time.”
Liu Meili was stunned for a moment, then realized: "Mr. Tan means...your grandfather?"
Tan Haoyu nodded, a hint of pain flashing in his eyes: "I can't figure out why he did this, but it's no accident that Ziqing fell into Zhu Shigou's hands."
He paused, then continued, "Zhu Shigou brought her back to Pengcheng, he must be trying to get something from me."
Tan Haoyu's gaze hardened: "For now, we can only hold back for the time being and figure out his true purpose first."
Tan Haoyu was filled with pain and helplessness. Zhu Ziqing had forgotten everything from the past and even regarded Zhu Shigou as her closest and most trusted person.
"Ziqing, how did you become like this?" he murmured softly, a hint of heartache in his eyes.
He knew he couldn't do anything to Zhu Shigou right now, and he certainly couldn't force Zhu Ziqing to come back.
"I must find a way to make her remember the past and know Zhu Shigou's true purpose in order to protect her from harm," he thought to himself.
Tan Haoyu's gaze hardened: "I must find a way to make her willingly come back to my side."
……
Zhu Shigou stood by the window, a cold glint in his eyes. This chance encounter between Tan Haoyu and Zhang Mengmeng was entirely his carefully orchestrated plan.
After learning that Tan Haoyu would be appearing on a television program, he arranged for Zhu Ziqing to appear on the same program.
“Anything is possible once they meet,” he muttered to himself, a sly glint in his eyes.
Outside the TV station, Zhu Shigou witnessed Tan Haoyu chasing after Zhu Ziqing and experiencing the elevator accident together. His heart raced, but he quickly calmed down.
“As long as she can’t remember her past, she’s my powerful weapon against Tan Haoyu.” He smiled slightly, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.
Seeing Zhu Ziqing's expression, he was certain that the plan was going smoothly.
"Tan Haoyu, you'll never get her again," he murmured, a hint of ruthlessness in his voice.
Zhu Shigou stood by the window, gazing at the bright moon outside, his mind filled with countless thoughts.
"The Zhu family was once trampled underfoot and looked down upon." He recalled the Zhu family's decline in those years, a hint of anger in his eyes.
"But now, I will use my own abilities to revitalize the Zhu family and make everyone recognize that the Zhu family is a prestigious family!" He vowed in a low voice, his tone revealing an undeniable determination.
He decided to get a good rest tonight to conserve his energy for tomorrow's operation.
"Tomorrow will be a new beginning," he said softly, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.
The next morning, Zhu Shigou put on his newly bought Armani suit and stood in front of the mirror adjusting his tie.
"Today, I'm going to help you connect with a new company." He walked into Zhang Mengmeng's room, his tone serious. "We might sign a contract so you can officially start working."
Zhang Mengmeng looked up, a hint of curiosity in her eyes: "A new company? Is it in China?"
Zhu Shigou nodded: "Yes, there are more opportunities in China, which is better for your development."
He paused, a hint of hesitation in his eyes: "Mengmeng, actually your previous name was Zhu Ziqing."
Zhang Mengmeng paused for a moment, then smiled slightly: "Zhu Ziqing? That name sounds familiar."
Zhu Shigou sighed: "I didn't tell you before because you were hurt by someone, and I didn't want you to think about those bad things."
Zhang Mengmeng nodded gently, a hint of relief in her eyes: "Dad, I understand. Actually, I don't want to ask about the past. Forgetting the past might not be a good thing. It's better not to remember."
Zhu Shigou gently patted her hand: "From now on, you can use the name 'Zhu Ziqing' in China. It sounds nice."
Zhang Mengmeng smiled slightly: "Okay, I like this name too, it seems to have some recollection of it in my mind."
She looked up, a hint of joy in her eyes: "Then let's use the name Zhu Ziqing from now on."
……
It was a brand new day, and sunlight streamed through the curtains, illuminating Xiao Qingqing's rosy cheeks. Tan Haoyu sat on the edge of the bed, watching her sleeping soundly, and couldn't resist reaching out to flick her cheek: "Le'er, wake up."
Little Qingqing rolled over, mumbled something, snuggled back into Tan Haoyu's arms, and continued to sleep soundly.
Tan Haoyu gently pinched her little cheek, his voice soft yet with a hint of seduction: "Get up and eat strawberries, Le'er."
Xiao Qingqing suddenly opened her eyes, her gaze filled with a hint of grievance, as if she was about to cry: "Daddy is naughty, he won't let Le'er sleep."
Tan Haoyu smiled slightly, lowered his head and kissed her forehead: "Daddy is the best, get up quickly, the strawberries are all ready."
Little Qingqing opened her arms and said in her childish voice, "Daddy, hug me."
Tan Haoyu picked her up and kissed her a few times on the face, his voice so gentle it could melt your heart: "Le'er is the best girl, let's go wash our faces and brush our teeth."
For the past three years, Tan Haoyu has been sleeping with Xiao Qingqing, unwilling to leave her alone in the nursery. He has been both a father and a mother to her, taking meticulous care of her.
Tan Haoyu carefully brushed Xiao Qingqing's teeth, his movements so gentle he was afraid of hurting her. Xiao Qingqing looked at herself in the mirror and smiled happily: "Qingqing is good, Daddy is good."
Tan Haoyu understood what she meant and praised with a smile, "Le'er is the cutest, Daddy loves Le'er the most."
Tan Haoyu held Xiao Qingqing in his arms, but his gaze involuntarily drifted into the distance.
He thought of Zhu Ziqing, and a sharp pain welled up in his heart again.
"What exactly did she go through in these three years?" he thought painfully, a hint of confusion in his eyes.