My whirlwind marriage partner is a wealthy CEO

Chapter 268: devising a plan to win back Brother Wood's wife

Chapter 268 devising a plan to win back Brother Wood's wife

In the afternoon, Tan Xiaoxuan rushed to Zhu Ziqing's place, successfully picked up Xiao Qingqing, and headed straight for the Tan family mansion.

As soon as she stepped into the house and settled Xiao Qingqing in, Tan Xiaoxuan was eager to get started.

What is she doing? She is racking her brains, devising a plan to win back her blockhead brother, Tan Haoyu.

"Hmph, my brother usually seems so shrewd, but he becomes a complete idiot when it comes to my sister-in-law's affairs." Tan Xiaoxuan muttered to herself as she scribbled furiously on the paper.

Her plan was simple, direct, and focused on a romantic offensive.

"Flowers, candlelight dinners, luxury car pick-ups—what girl could resist that!" Tan Xiaoxuan became more and more smug, thinking she was practically a genius.

However, Tan Xiaoxuan also knew in her heart that Tan Haoyu was calm and reserved, and he would never use her seemingly crazy method.

“It’s okay, if my brother won’t do it, I’ll do it for him. I’ll do it secretly in his name. Once my sister-in-law is successfully won back, my brother will definitely thank me properly, and maybe he can even buy me a new sports car!” Tan Xiaoxuan thought to herself happily, as if the brand-new sports car was already parked in front of her.

Tan Xiaoxuan was engrossed in her plan when Xiao Qingqing came skipping over.

Tan Xiaoxuan picked up Xiao Qingqing and pinched her chubby cheeks, smiling as she said, "Xiao Qingqing, Auntie is here to tell you that Da Qingqing will be able to return to our big family soon."

Little Qingqing's eyes lit up. "Really? Then I want money. I want to give it to Big Qingqing so she can stay with me every day."

Tan Xiaoxuan pretended to be jealous, "Oh dear, I've taken care of you for so many years, but I still can't compare to Da Qingqing's position in your heart."

Little Qingqing tilted her head and said earnestly, "Because Daddy likes Big Qingqing."

Tan Xiaoxuan couldn't help but laugh, "You little rascal, you really figured it out."

Little Qingqing puffed out her little chest, "I'm Daddy's darling, his sweet little cotton-padded jacket, of course I know who Daddy likes!"

Tan Xiaoxuan had the urge to tease Xiao Qingqing, "So, Xiao Qingqing, tell me, does your great-uncle like you?"

Little Qingqing shook her head, "I don't like it. My great-uncle likes Qingqing."

Tan Xiaoxuan laughed heartily, "You little rascal, you're such a clever one, you know how to scheme against me at such a young age."

Just then, there was a noise at the door. Little Qingqing's eyes lit up immediately, "Daddy's back!" She quickly broke free from Tan Xiaoxuan's arms and ran towards the door with open arms.

As soon as Tan Haoyu entered the door, he saw Xiao Qingqing rushing towards him like a happy little bird. He smiled and tapped the tip of Xiao Qingqing's nose, "Xiao Qingqing, did you cry today?"

Little Qingqing blinked her innocent big eyes, "No, I'm a cute and sensible good baby."

Tan Haoyu teased her on purpose, "You said you didn't cry? You're such a snotty-nosed brat." Tan Xiaoxuan chimed in, "That's right, that's right."

Xiao Qingqing was displeased when she heard this. She pouted and said, "Hmph, I'm not a snotty-nosed person. If you say that again, I'll cry in front of you!"

Tan Haoyu quickly rubbed Xiao Qingqing's head, "Okay, okay, don't cry, don't cry. If you don't want to be a snotty-nosed person, then eat well and get some rest."

Xiao Qingqing nodded in satisfaction, took Tan Haoyu's hand, and chattered about the interesting things that happened today.

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The night was deep and quiet. The city's hustle and bustle had long since subsided, with only a gentle breeze brushing against the window, making a soft sound. At this moment, the sound of the wind inexplicably became an annoying noise.

Zhu Ziqing lay in bed, staring straight at the ceiling, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.

Meanwhile, in another luxurious residence in the city, Tan Haoyu was also lying in bed, his brows furrowed, gazing at the moonlight streaming in through the window, his thoughts drifting far away.

Tan Haoyu reached for the pillow and picked up the small listening device.

Since Zhu Ziqing re-entered his life, this little device has become his "secret weapon" for understanding her.

When the switch was turned on, Zhu Ziqing's clear breathing could be heard from the other end of the bugging device. It was light and steady, as if it were telling of the turmoil in her heart.

Suddenly, Zhu Ziqing's voice came from the bug, as gentle as a breeze, "Haoyu..."

The voice carried a tenderness and affection never before heard from it, completely devoid of its usual politeness and distance.

Tan Haoyu's heart skipped a beat, but in an instant, he laughed self-deprecatingly, thinking that the "Haoyu" Zhu Ziqing was referring to was Xiao Qingqing, not himself.

Zhu Ziqing turned over in bed, tugged at the blanket, and her breathing gradually became even, indicating that she had fallen asleep.

Tan Haoyu turned his head and kissed Xiao Jingjing, who was already fast asleep beside him. A sense of peace welled up in his heart, and he slowly closed his eyes.

However, the calm did not last long.

A heart-wrenching scream came from the bugging device: "No! Don't!"

Tan Haoyu was instantly jolted awake from his sleep, his heart pounding.

He could tell it was Zhu Ziqing's voice; she seemed to be in extreme danger.

Without thinking, Tan Haoyu threw off the covers and was about to rush out, but reason quickly brought him back to his senses.

He deduced that Zhu Ziqing must have dreamt of the terrible thing that happened three years ago, when Xiao Qingqing was forcibly removed.

That memory was so deeply etched in her mind that she suffered from it every night when she dreamt of it.

Tan Haoyu hesitated for a moment, then picked up his phone and dialed Zhu Ziqing's number.

When the call connected, Tan Haoyu heard Zhu Ziqing's familiar ringtone, followed by Zhu Ziqing's still-shaken voice: "Hello? Is this Xiao Qingqing calling me?"

Tan Haoyu took a deep breath and said directly for the first time, "I... I just want to hear your voice."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ziqing's voice was full of displeasure, "President Tan, it's not appropriate to call a woman you don't know very well in the middle of the night and say such things."

Tan Haoyu ignored her displeasure and said directly, "Let's meet tomorrow, just the two of us."

Without even thinking, Zhu Ziqing refused, saying, "President Tan, we're not familiar enough to need to meet in person to talk, are we?"

Tan Haoyu didn't give up. "I want to take you to see someone. After you see them, I'll tell you the answer. Ziqing, believe me, I won't hurt you."

On the other end of the phone, Zhu Ziqing remained silent, her mind in turmoil, unsure whether she should accept Tan Haoyu's invitation.

Time seemed to stand still. After a long while, perhaps it was because Tan Haoyu's deep and magnetic voice was too pleasant to listen to, or perhaps it was because his call was made at the right time, pulling him out of his terrible nightmare.

In short, Zhu Ziqing nodded slightly and said into the phone, "Okay, I promise you, I'll go see that person."

After hanging up the phone, Tan Haoyu's lips curled into a slight smile. He knew this was a new beginning.