My whirlwind marriage partner is a wealthy CEO

Chapter 225 Dad, I've come to see you

"Qing'er, you must be hungry too. Let's go have lunch first." Tan Haoyu's voice was deep and authoritative, interrupting Xiao Xingyi and Zhu Ziqing's interaction.

"Tan Haoyu, you're being too petty. I was just hugging my sister, and you're overreacting." Xiao Xingyi crossed his arms and smiled teasingly.

Claiming to be Zhu Ziqing's brother, he made no attempt to mock Tan Haoyu's possessiveness.

Tan Haoyu glanced coldly at Xiao Xingyi, his tone icy: "Whether you are Qing'er's biological brother or not, protecting her is my responsibility, and it's not your place to show off here."

Zhu Ziqing felt somewhat helpless watching the two of them locked in a fierce confrontation, but she still chose to stand on Xiao Xingyi's side.

"Haoyu, you're so stingy." Zhu Ziqing pouted and pretended to be angry. "Now that I have an older brother, I can be a little willful. Maybe I'll even bully you in the future."

Upon hearing Zhu Ziqing's words, Tan Haoyu's expression instantly turned even colder. He stood there without saying a word, his face cold, radiating a low-pressure atmosphere.

Seeing Tan Haoyu's discomfitured expression, Xiao Xingyi couldn't help but burst into laughter: "Haha, I knew it! Finally, someone can teach you a lesson. Tan Haoyu, you've finally met your match."

Tan Haoyu wasn't about to let this go easily. He reached out and placed his hand on Xiao Xingyi's shoulder, giving it a slight squeeze. "Ah!"

Xiao Xingyi let out a scream, his smile vanishing instantly, replaced by a pained expression. "Tan Haoyu, let go! I was wrong, okay?!"

"What kind of riddle are you two playing?" Zhu Ziqing asked, looking at the scene with a puzzled expression.

Tan Haoyu released his grip, his expression softening slightly. He reached out and ruffled Zhu Ziqing's hair, soothingly saying, "It's alright, Qing'er, she was just teasing him. By the way, I'm treating your brother to a big meal, let's go."

So, Tan Haoyu and Zhu Ziqing, hand in hand, walked happily ahead towards the restaurant.

Xiao Xingyi, meanwhile, painfully rubbed his shoulder, which Tan Haoyu had pinched, and limped along behind.

He knew in his heart that angering Tan Haoyu would not end well, but seeing Tan Haoyu's affection for Zhu Ziqing, he, as Zhu Ziqing's older brother, felt very gratified.

"Sigh, I must never mess with Tan Haoyu in the future. Once he gets ruthless, he's a bloodthirsty demon." Xiao Xingyi muttered to himself.

However, I couldn't help but smile, after all, my sister had found someone who cared about her so much.

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Since that harrowing kidnapping incident, Tan Haoyu has been extremely protective of Zhu Ziqing.

He even moved his office to his home so that he could be by her side at all times and protect her.

Now that Zhu Ziqing has finally reunited with her biological brother, a strong thought has sprouted in her mind—to go to the capital to pay respects to her parents.

"Haoyu, I really want to see them. I want them to know that I'm doing well now." Zhu Ziqing nestled in Tan Haoyu's arms, her eyes full of anticipation.

Tan Haoyu gently stroked her hair and said tenderly, "Qing'er, don't worry, I'll go with you."

So the three of them embarked on their journey to the capital.

On the way to the Imperial Capital Cemetery, Xiao Xingyi sat in the passenger seat.

As he drove, he turned to look at Zhu Ziqing in the back seat and began to introduce the Xiao family's connections.

“Little sister, our father Xiao Yuanshan’s only remaining close relative is his older brother.” Xiao Xingyi’s voice was tinged with emotion. “After our father died in a car accident, I was raised by my uncle’s family. My uncle’s family has a daughter, and I have a very close relationship with her, just like a real brother and sister.”

Zhu Ziqing listened quietly, her heart filled with emotion: "I never knew there were so many loving families in the world."

Upon arriving in the capital, Zhu Ziqing couldn't wait to accompany Xiao Xingyi to her father Xiao Yuanshan's grave.

Standing in front of that tombstone, her eyes instantly welled up with tears.

Although I have never met my father, my longing for him is as overwhelming as a tidal wave.

"Dad, I've come to see you." Zhu Ziqing murmured softly, her voice choked with emotion.

Afterwards, they arrived at Zhu Ziqing's mother's tombstone. Gazing at her mother's photo on the tombstone, Zhu Ziqing's thoughts instantly drifted back to the past.

"Mom, your life has been so hard." Zhu Ziqing's tears welled up. "You and Dad were truly in love, but you were raped by that monster Zhu Shigou. Grandpa and Grandma... they even thought it was your fault." Her voice was filled with pain and helplessness. "If you hadn't been raped by Zhu Shigou, you and Dad would have been very happy, and we would have been a wonderful family."

Tan Haoyu reached out his large hand tenderly and gently supported her waist, comforting her, "Qing'er, don't be sad. We will live happily ever after."

Zhu Ziqing held Tan Haoyu's hand tightly and said firmly to her mother's tombstone, "Mom, don't worry, I will always be happy."

At this moment, Xiao Xingyi chuckled and teased, "You two, is it appropriate to show off your affection in front of a lonely man like me?"

Zhu Ziqing burst into laughter through her tears and replied, "Brother, why don't you hurry up and find a girlfriend too?"

Xiao Xingyi waved his hand dismissively and said with a look of disgust, "Hey, don't say that. Women are too much trouble. I don't want to make myself suffer. Look at Tan Haoyu, he used to be such a domineering CEO, but now he's become a henpecked husband."

Upon hearing this, Tan Haoyu's lips curled up slightly. Although his face still maintained a cold and aloof demeanor, his gaze softened considerably: "I'm willing."

After paying respects to their parents, the three of them went to a cozy restaurant for dinner.

Laughter filled the dining table, as if all the sadness had vanished in that moment.

Before parting, Xiao Xingyi stepped forward, his eyes full of concern.

He looked at Zhu Ziqing earnestly and said, "Little sister, no matter what happens in the future, just tell me if you need anything, and I will definitely help you."

Zhu Ziqing's eyes reddened slightly, and she nodded vigorously, her voice choked with emotion: "Brother, thank you, thank you so much."

As she spoke, she stepped forward and gave Xiao Xingyi a tight hug, her emotions running high and tears welling up in her eyes.

Xiao Xingyi gently patted Zhu Ziqing's back and joked with a smile, "No need to thank me, I'm so bored every day, I'm just hoping to find something to do."

Tan Haoyu stood to the side with his arms crossed, his face gloomy, his eyes fixed on Xiao Xingyi, as if asserting his dominance.

Xiao Xingyi noticed Tan Haoyu's gaze, smiled helplessly, and quickly pushed Zhu Ziqing back to Tan Haoyu's side.