My whirlwind marriage partner is a wealthy CEO

Chapter 134 Don't let irrelevant people spoil your mood

Under the gloomy sky, a cold wind howled and swept across.

This road, the only way to the funeral home, appears particularly desolate.

The trees lining the road trembled in the wind, as if they too were mourning the impending tragedy.

Zhu Ziqing was dressed in black, her face haggard but resolute.

She walked step by step toward the funeral home, each step seemingly carrying an immense weight.

Her mother's sudden death was like a sharp blade, piercing her heart.

At this moment, all she wanted was to see her mother one last time and send her off on her final journey.

However, Zhu Shigou was like a cold barrier.

He and his men waited there early on, just so that Zhu Ziqing wouldn't see her mother one last time.

He was dressed in a sharp suit, and his hair was neatly combed.

But his eyes revealed a repulsive indifference.

"You still dare to come?" Zhu Shigou asked when he saw Zhu Ziqing.

A mocking smile curled at the corner of his lips as he coldly questioned, "After all your past disobedience, how dare you show your face in front of your mother?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ziqing's eyes instantly ignited with fury.

She stared straight at Zhu Shigou and loudly retorted, "Stop distorting the truth here!"

You know very well how I treat Mom.

Today, I will fight to the death to see my mother one last time.

Zhu Shigou snorted coldly, his mockery deepening: "Hmph, you think you can just see me whenever you want? Let me tell you, it's not that easy."

If your mother knew you looked like this, she'd die with her eyes wide open in disbelief.

The phrase "dying with eyes wide open" was like salt rubbed into Zhu Ziqing's wounds.

She was so angry that she trembled all over, her chest heaving violently.

He was like an enraged little beast, eager to rush up and fight Zhu Shigou to the death.

Just then, Tan Haoyu darted forward and steadily pulled Zhu Ziqing back.

His hands were broad and strong, gripping Zhu Ziqing's arm tightly, as if giving her a shot of adrenaline.

"Ziqing, calm down." Tan Haoyu lowered his head.

He whispered in her ear in his deep, magnetic voice, "We're here to meet your mother today. Don't let these irrelevant people ruin our mood. Stay calm."

Zhu Ziqing bit her lower lip, her body trembling slightly.

Under Tan Haoyu's gaze, she took a deep breath and forcefully suppressed her anger.

She just glared fiercely at Zhu Shigou, her eyes seeming to burn two holes in him.

Tan Haoyu turned slightly to the side, shielding Zhu Ziqing behind him.

He raised his head, his gaze calm yet revealing an undeniable sternness, and looked at Zhu Shigou, saying, "Mr. Zhu, I respect you as Ziqing's father, but your actions today are truly disappointing."

Now that I've come with Ziqing, I won't let you hurt her so easily.

In fact, Tan Haoyu had anticipated this, knowing that Zhu Shigou might resort to such despicable means to obstruct him.

Before he arrived, he secretly instructed Yang Piaoliang to call someone for help.

At this moment, he only needs to buy some time to make Zhu Shigou back down.

Zhu Shigou looked at Tan Haoyu, a hint of apprehension flashing across his face.

But he quickly reverted to his arrogant demeanor.

He crossed his arms and sneered, "Hmph, you think you can protect her? We'll see."

Zhu Ziqing held Tan Haoyu's hand tightly, drawing strength from him.

She knew that with Tan Haoyu by her side, she had nothing to fear in today's "tough battle".

Just as the atmosphere was becoming increasingly tense, a gleaming black luxury car sped towards them like a black lightning bolt.

It then came to a steady stop next to Tan Haoyu.

The car door slowly opened, and an overweight middle-aged man stepped out of the car.

As soon as he got out of the car, his face was filled with a fawning smile, and he walked over to Tan Haoyu in a few quick steps.

He bowed and scraped, saying, "Mr. Tan, I'm late, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Tan Haoyu remained calm, nodded slightly, and replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Director Zhang, someone is blocking our way. Could you please lead the way?"

That tone seemed to carry an irresistible air of authority.

Zhu Shigou witnessed this scene clearly from the side, his eyes widening instantly as if he had discovered some incredible treasure.

Director Zhang was someone he had always wanted to see, and he was not about to let go of this good opportunity to curry favor with the powerful.

So he quickly straightened his suit and ran towards Director Zhang.

With a broad smile, she reached out to shake hands with the middle-aged man, greeting him warmly, "Director Zhang, you've come over."

Zhu Shigou's favorite pastime was cultivating relationships with these high-ranking officials and dignitaries.

In his view, his connections with officials are his greatest source of confidence in the business world.

But today, Director Zhang acted as if he didn't see him at all.

She frowned, then ignored him completely, not even sparing him a glance.

Zhu Shigou's hand froze awkwardly in mid-air, his face turning pale and then red.

He knew very well that the reason Zhang Ju treated him this way was entirely because of Tan Haoyu.

He couldn't help but secretly sized up Tan Haoyu. Look at this young man, so upright and imposing.

She exudes an innate noble air in every gesture, which is something that ordinary people cannot match.

Then look at how Director Zhang was bowing and scraping in front of him.

Zhu Shigou's heart skipped a beat, and he secretly wondered: Just who is this Tan Haoyu? Even Director Zhang has to curry favor with him? He must be someone extraordinary!

To be honest, Zhu Shigou had absolutely no interest in Zhu Ziqing's marriage before.

In his eyes, his daughter was nothing more than a pawn in his pursuit of personal gain.

But now that he'd seen Tan Haoyu, he couldn't help but wonder who Zhu Ziqing had married.

Zhu Shigou's eyes darted around, and he turned to look at Zhu Yahan beside him.

He whispered, "Yahan, go and find out all the details about this Tan Haoyu, the more detailed the better."

Zhu Yahan was standing there, looking utterly bored.

She was never interested in Zhu Ziqing's marriage in the first place.

Now, she was suddenly assigned this task by her father, and she couldn't be more unwilling.

She pouted and muttered under her breath, "Dad, why should I interfere in her affairs? Let her do it herself."

"Go when I tell you to!" Zhu Shigou glared at her, his tone leaving no room for argument.

Zhu Yahan sighed helplessly and could only walk towards Zhu Ziqing.

As I approached, my gaze inadvertently swept over Tan Haoyu's back.

Upon glancing at him, she couldn't help but be slightly taken aback, thinking to herself: What a coincidence! This person looks just like Zhao Muzhi, whom I met while studying abroad a few years ago.

She frowned, her mind filled with doubt, and began to observe Tan Haoyu closely.

The more I looked at it, the more it seemed like the same person, and I wondered to myself: Could it really be the same person?

Tan Haoyu seemed oblivious to the commotion behind him.

He gently took Zhu Ziqing's hand, his eyes tender yet firm, and whispered, "Ziqing, let's go."

Zhu Ziqing nodded slightly, and the two walked forward side by side.

Upon seeing this, Zhu Shigou was about to step forward to stop them, but was stopped by a look from Director Zhang.

Director Zhang stepped aside, respectfully making way for Tan Haoyu and Zhu Ziqing.

The posture was as if welcoming two most distinguished guests.