Tong Zhuo? Tong Zhuo is here too?
I looked around in surprise and couldnât help but grab Jing Tianâs arm. Tong Zhuo made me nervous.
Suddenly, applause came from the side door.
A man in black wearing a black hat walked in, followed by two bodyguards.
The man in black walked in slowly and stood behind Tong Hui. He took off his hat slowly and raised his face. He smiled at me. âNanxing, long time no see. Youâre much prettier than in the photo. Youâre indeed a beauty from a young age. You didnât disappoint me.â
I stepped back instinctively. Fear rose from the bottom of my heart. Tong Zhuo jumped out of my memory in an instant.
Jing Tian pulled me into his arms and patted my head lightly, indicating that I shouldnât be afraid.
Tong Zhuo was still smiling. âAre you Jing Tian? Iâve seen your photos, and this is the first time Iâve seen you in person.â
Jing Tian said coldly, âAre you Tong Zhuo? That heartless cousin of Nanxingâs?â
Tong Zhuo chuckled. âHeartless? Thatâs a good conclusion. Itâs true that I donât have a conscience. Nanxing, how much do you remember about your childhood?â
I calmed down. With Jing Tian by my side, I got over my fear.
It was my instinctive reaction to be afraid of him.
Tong Zhuo chuckled. âYouâre still as cute as you were when you were young. When you were young, I used to carry you around and play with you. Do you still remember?â
I shook my head. âI donât remember. I only remember that I have cousin Mo. He had always protected me from being bullied. However, I was young and immature back then. I didnât like it when he was angry at me. I really regret it now. I regret not calling him brother more often. Itâs my fortune to have such a good brother like him.â
The smile on Tong Zhuoâs face froze as expected. âDarn girl, youâve suffered so much, but you havenât learned anything.â
âYouâre the one who has a lot to learn.â Jing Tian and my little uncle blocked me behind them.
Tong Zhuo looked at my little uncle and sneered, âIsnât this my dear little uncle?â Tong Zhuo didnât think much of Jing Tian. âDo you think you can protect her? Dream on!â
âIâm sure I can protect her,â Mr. Li said quietly.
Tong Zhuoâs expression changed.
Mr. Li looked at him. âAre you his son?â He pointed at Tong Hui, but he really didnât need an answer.
Tong Huiâs expression was ghastly, but the way he looked at Tong Zhuo was passionate.
âNanxing, as long as youâre willing to cure your cousin Zhuoâs illness, Iâll get you whatever you want,â Tong Hui suddenly pleaded.
The tense situation was broken by Tong Huiâs plea.
Everyone couldnât help but look at him.
Tong Hui stared straight at me. âNanxing, I was wrong. I apologize to you. I will bear all the sins alone, but can you please save your cousin? As long as you save him, Iâll give you everything I have.â
He looked at me with a face full of hope. He didnât look as arrogant as before at all.
I squeezed out from between my little uncle and Jing Tian. I asked him, âYou have just been poisoned. Donât you care about your own situation? Mr. Li said itâs Ma Jiâs life parasite. Donât you want to know the details?â
Tong Hui said repeatedly, âItâs not important. It doesnât matter what happens to me. As long as your cousin is cured along, I am willing to suffer.â
This was truly deep fatherly love.
Unfortunately, Tong Zhuo stood at the side and coldly said, âThereâs no need for you to lower yourself and beg others. I wonât accept your favor.â