Chapter 239 I Can't Bear to Part With You

Song Ni was very aware that from early this morning, Tan Zheng had been subtly jealous of Su Qing, all because she had said she was coming to see Su Qing instead of accompanying him to work. Tsk, his possessiveness was a bit too much, and Su Qing was his capable assistant, how could he be so petty? Tan Zheng seemed to see through Song Ni’s thoughts. “What’s wrong with me being petty when it comes to you? You’re my wife, why are you always sticking to others?” Song Ni feigned anger. “What, you’re even going to interfere with my friendships?” Tan Zheng looked at Song Ni deeply. “No interference.” Song Ni raised her eyebrows and poked his chest a few times, each poke heavier than the last. “Then what are you doing now?” Tan Zheng’s brows furrowed. “You’re practically clinging to her.” Song Ni: … It seemed she heard a hint of grievance in his tone. Meanwhile, outside, Su Qing sneezed. She had sneezed so much today, was she catching a cold? Neither of them discussed this matter much. Song Ni attributed it to the fact that they had been inseparable for the past few days, and Tan Zheng was simply a bit unaccustomed to it. There were still two hours left until normal work ended, and who knew how long until Tan Zheng finished work. Having just dealt with Bai Yunji and let off some steam, Song Ni was now quite energized. She sat on Tan Zheng’s lap and looked at documents with him. “Didn’t you say you wanted me to accompany you to work?” Tan Zheng was pleased, but with this position, he would have to expend a lot of effort to focus on his work. Song Ni was not as ignorant as Bai Yunji implied. She had majored in Business Administration for her master's degree, but she hadn't delved into these specialized areas yet, and didn't know what situations were reasonable or beneficial. However, since Tan Zheng was looking at documents regarding the industrial park for the Chongqing racetrack, Song Ni was also interested in reading them. It was when she saw the words "Silver Stone Circuit" and "Racing Valley" that Song Ni remembered she hadn't told Tan Zheng about her plan to study in London. Song Ni turned her eyes, probing, "Did you often go to Britain when you participated in races back then?" Tan Zheng didn't find her sudden question unusual. "You've inquired about it?" Song Ni pouted. "My husband is a professional race car driver, how could I not know this? I even specifically looked up the teams you used to be with." Tan Zheng put down his work and leaned back in his chair. "Yes, I did most of my training and races in Britain, but to be precise, I am a former professional race car driver." Song Ni wrinkled her nose, she didn't particularly like adding "former" to it. "So, you're very familiar with Britain then?" "Of course." "What about London?" "The racing bases back then were all in Oxfordshire, only about an hour's drive from London, so naturally, I'm familiar with it." Song Ni nodded, thinking to herself that London was only an hour's drive from his former racing base. "So, the overseas headquarters of GN is also set up there?" "Yes, I'm familiar with it, and I'm too lazy to find another place." Song Ni wanted to continue asking, but Tan Zheng’s finger stopped her by touching her forehead. Tan Zheng raised an eyebrow and looked at Song Ni. "First, tell me, why are you asking these questions?" He knew his little girl. If she wanted to know something, she would look up information behind the scenes instead of asking him directly. At least, not at this stage. His little girl was afraid of upsetting him by discussing these things, so she had always avoided it. Asking today must mean there was a problem. Song Ni had always been straightforward, and she felt uncomfortable beating around the bush like this. So, she closed her eyes and blurted it out. "The professor who wanted me to study in London before is willing to continue teaching me, and I've agreed to go. I'll be going to London to study in the spring." After speaking, Song Ni opened her eyes, wanting to see Tan Zheng's reaction. The man was silent for a long while, his expression unreadable. Song Ni grew impatient and couldn't help but hug his neck. "What do you think?" Tan Zheng finally looked at Song Ni, wrapping his arms around her waist. "What do I think?" "Just... I'm going to London to study." Song Ni didn't believe Tan Zheng wouldn't be moved at all. She clearly remembered how her brother had been when her sister-in-law went abroad for an exchange. Tan Zheng grunted, his large hand rhythmically stroking Song Ni's waist. "How long will you be gone?" "Two years." Song Ni felt the grip on her waist tighten as soon as the words left her mouth, and quickly amended with a smile, "One year, I can finish it earlier." The pressure on her waist lessened. "Then go study." Song Ni blinked, never expecting Tan Zheng to agree so easily. She thought she would have to spend a lot of time coaxing him. "That's it?" Hearing this, Tan Zheng glanced at Song Ni and pinched her nose. "That's it. If you want to study, can I stop you?" Although he said that, why didn't Tan Zheng seem the least bit hesitant or reluctant? She was happy, but also not happy. She fidgeted in his arms a few times, and finally asked what was on her mind. "Won't you... miss me? A whole year apart, you know." Hearing this, the man chuckled softly and followed Song Ni's lead. "Then what? Hmm? Not let you go study? Can I change a decision you've made? I won't stop you from going. You want to continue learning and become even better, how can I possibly stand in your way?" Song Ni didn't want to hear these words. The reason she had been so decisive in her decision was because she knew Tan Zheng would support her. What she wanted to hear was that he would miss her. "So, you can bear to be apart from me for a year?" Tan Zheng finally sighed. "If I have to bear it, then I have to. Besides, I can fly over to see you." But even if he could find time to fly to London to see her, it would inevitably be a case of spending little time together and being apart for a long time. How long could he accompany her? The more she thought about it, the more depressed Song Ni became. This was an unsolvable dead end. Tan Zheng sensed her mood change and found it somewhat amusing. He cupped her waist with both hands and lifted her slightly. "Why are you getting unhappy when we're talking? Shouldn't you be coaxing me?" Judging by the young lady's roundabout approach earlier, she had likely prepared herself for a long discussion with him, and probably hadn't expected him to agree so quickly. Song Ni wrinkled her nose and hugged the man. "I'll miss you." The man gently patted her back. "It's only a year." "A year is too long, how about I work harder and come back in half a year?" Tan Zheng immediately refused. "Nonsense. Compressing a two-year course by half is already strenuous enough. How can half a year suffice? You're going to study, not suffer." "But being away from you for too long is also suffering." Hearing this, Tan Zheng's comforting gesture paused.