“Why?” Fu Xiaotang was taken aback, then seeing Fang Junjie’s serious expression, she blurted out without thinking, “Don’t you want me anymore?” Fang Junjie suddenly felt a pang in his heart, holding Fu Xiaotang’s warm, soft hand, he adjusted his grip, intertwining their fingers tightly as if he would never let go.
Watching the young couple’s tender moment, Zhang Rong felt a sense of satisfaction. Fang Junjie was a junior he had always admired and valued. Entrusting Xiaotang to him was reassuring. Even if they were forced to be apart for a while, it would just be a test they had to endure. After all, lovers who truly love each other must go through such trials to be together perfectly. With a half-serious, half-joking tone, he said, “Ah-Zun, with Xiaotang here, go do your own things without worry. I will fully support Xiaotang in making ‘Tang Li’ bigger and stronger. If you take too long, our Xiaotang might become a strong woman, and you might not catch her eye anymore. If you don’t come back, I’ll find a good man to marry her off to, and you’ll regret it for life.”
Fang Junjie, with an air of calm, smiled, “I still remember the first thing Tenth Brother taught me…” Suddenly, without warning, he pulled Xiaotang close, planting a firm kiss on her soft cheek, his voice flat yet full of arrogance, “I’ve marked her with my seal. Anyone who dares to covet her will face dire consequences.” However, Fu Xiaotang was angered, subtly breaking free from his embrace, standing up, “Uncle, Teacher, I’d like to go upstairs and rest for a bit.” Without even glancing at Fang Junjie, she ran upstairs.
Zhang Yindi laughed, “Why, Ah-Zun, haven’t you told Xiaotang yet? Even a rabbit will bite when anxious. Now, not only do you consider her as your possession, she sees you as hers too. She’s usually so gentle, and now, seeing you not telling her anything, of course, she’s upset.”
Fang Junjie stared at the glass on the table, lost in thought, murmuring, “I just like her like this.” Fu Xiaotang sat on the bed, sulking. This room was specially arranged by Zhang Rong as her bedroom, decorated very comfortably with many thoughtful details. Fu Xiaotang felt the warmth of a fatherly care for the first time.
