Chapter 87 You've Cast a Spell on Me
All the way, Tan Zheng drove with the competitive spirit of a race car driver. He was impatient to get home, to see the look on his little girl's face when she proudly showed off. Yes, the proud, high-spirited girl must have felt incredibly accomplished doing something so proactive. Her beautiful peach blossom eyes must have been sparkling, filled with triumph, and perhaps even a hint of shyness. Thinking this, the man pressed harder on the accelerator. Such speed far exceeded the road limits. All for the sake of seeing the girl who made him angry, who made him annoyed, who made him happy, and who made him delighted.
Slamming the doorbell with a gust of cold wind, Tan Zheng arrived. Inside, Song Ni, who was snacking and amusing Chi Xia while Chang Zi was busy, heard the doorbell. As if sensing something, she immediately dropped her snacks, frantically wiped her mouth with a tissue, and ran to the door without even putting on her shoes.
Chi Xia, her face flushed from being teased: ......
Chang Zi, who was swamped with work: ??????
The two looked at Song Ni simultaneously, only to see the woman who had been acting like a free-spirited young lady since they arrived standing at the door, taking a deep breath, her expression tense. When the doorbell rang again, she watched as Song Ni massaged her facial muscles, then put on an extremely obedient smile, stood upright at the door, and opened it.
Chang Zi: ??????
Chi Xia: ???!!!
Before she could even see who was at the door, Song Ni's sweet voice rang out. "Honey! You're back!" Was this the same Song Ni who had been angrily cursing "scumbag man" on her phone on the sofa just now? Chang Zi and Chi Xia exchanged a look, then silently moved to the side of the living room, put down their tasks, and looked towards the door with great excitement. They were too curious. What would the man who was called "Big Brother" by CEO Lu, and "scumbag man" by Song Ni, now affectionately called "Honey" by her, look like?
The light was dim, making the man's face unclear, but his tall stature was evident. Even though Song Ni was already considered tall, she appeared exceptionally petite next to the man. The anticipated warm embrace did not happen. Instead, they heard the man's low, angry question: "Is this how you come out?"
Tan Zheng looked down at Song Ni's bare feet on the floor, his brows furrowing in displeasure. It was one thing to not wear slippers, but she wasn't even wearing socks. Did she really think it was summer now? Song Ni followed Tan Zheng's gaze downwards and only then realized her feet were freezing. "I was in a hurry to welcome you. I was anxious."
As soon as she finished speaking, Song Ni nimbly stepped onto Tan Zheng's feet and wrapped her arms around his shoulders. Tan Zheng: ...... Fortunately, he reacted quickly and hooked his arm around Song Ni's waist to steady her. Chang Zi and Chi Xia were stunned by this scene. At this moment, Tan Zheng also noticed the two people in the room, flicked his eyelids, and glanced at them casually. Though he said nothing, there was an undeniable aura of authority about him. Even after working in the entertainment industry for more than a decade and encountering all sorts of people, including influential investors, Chang Zi was still intimidated by Tan Zheng's commanding presence. She immediately sensed that this person was extraordinary. Even though the emotions in his eyes were not obvious, she knew he was displeased by her and Chi Xia's gazes. Chang Zi immediately pulled Chi Xia and turned them around.
The time was short, and Song Ni had no idea what had happened. All her attention was focused on Tan Zheng. She didn't know how to coax men, but calling Tan Zheng "Honey" sweetly and snuggling up to him should be about the same. "Anxious?" The man looked down at the little girl in his arms. He saw her rub her head a few times. His clothes had zippers and buttons; within a few rubs, Song Ni's hair got tangled in a button, and her forehead reddened from brushing against the zipper. Tan Zheng knew Song Ni felt guilty about her careless words that morning, but he hadn't expected her to go to such lengths. The proud girl had always been unwilling to humble herself. So, what was the reason? Tan Zheng was uncharacteristically at a loss. After all, preparing fish soup for Song Ni that morning was not a big deal in his eyes. What was the harm in entering the kitchen again after doing so last night?
But Song Ni didn't see it that way. Although she was sometimes arrogant and spoiled, it didn't mean she was unreasonable. The fact that a man like Tan Zheng had cooked for her when she was drunk was already a pleasant surprise. For him to cook soup for her the morning after she was drunk was truly touching. Moreover, after the harsh words she had spoken that morning, Song Ni felt even more that Tan Zheng was incredibly good to her.
"It hurts~" Song Ni clutched her hair and looked up at Tan Zheng with teary eyes. She thought to herself, *I'm so miserable. To coax this man, I've made myself this state.* Even though Tan Zheng knew Song Ni wasn't someone who shied away from pain, and this small pain was nothing to her, he still softened at the sight of her tear-filled peach blossom eyes.
"Still want to snuggle into my arms?" Song Ni blinked. "Why not? What's a little pain in my husband's arms?"
Tan Zheng: ...... He suppressed the urge to smile. "Sweet-talking."
His tone was stern, but his hands were still busy untangling her hair. Song Ni's hair was abundant, long, and slightly curly. The clump that was tangled was a bit knotted, but Tan Zheng patiently worked on it, without causing Song Ni any pain. More importantly, Song Ni was still standing on his feet. He had to hold her waist with one hand to support her. In this awkward posture, Tan Zheng still stood steadily. One could imagine how solid his footing was.
Song Ni leaned into Tan Zheng's embrace obediently. Her unadorned face appeared even more youthful. No one disturbed this quiet moment. Once her hair was clear, Tan Zheng gently patted Song Ni's lower back. "Put on your shoes."
But Song Ni seemed glued to Tan Zheng, unwilling to get down. The man narrowed his eyes and carefully examined the little girl in his arms. "Did you take the wrong medicine?" Otherwise, why would she be so obedient and clingy? It was unlike Song Ni's usual temperament.
"No, but I did eat something." Tan Zheng raised an eyebrow slightly. Song Ni smiled, her eyes narrowing. "Did you cast a spell on me?"
Tan Zheng: ......
Chang Zi: ......
Chi Xia: ...... Such a cheesy love phrase.
Tan Zheng smiled and pinched Song Ni's nose as if in disdain. "So cheesy."
Song Ni: ...... To coax him, she would endure!
The doorway was not a place for conversation. Tan Zheng cupped Song Ni's buttocks with both hands and lifted her like a child, placing her on the sofa. He glanced at the mess on the coffee table and the scattered slippers, then chuckled. "The toughest female celebrity in history? I think she's the messiest female celebrity in history." To appease this man, she would endure again!
Song Ni flashed a bright smile and asked with great anticipation, "Did you check Weibo?"
Tan Zheng cast a casual glance at the two people standing in the living room. "I didn't. Haozi told me." Speaking of which, Tan Zheng's brow furrowed, and he sneered. "Honey Couple?"
(End of this chapter)