Tang Zhou held out his own hand: âGive it to me. Iâll drink it myself. Iâm not that picky, and itâs not like Iâve lost my hands or feet.â
However, Leng Chenmo stayed silent, but not without making clear his intentions. He ladled out a spoonful of soup, blew on it gently, and offered it to Tang Zhou, signalling him to take a sip.
Troubled, Tang Zhou pursed his lips: âIâm not a woman, I donât need to be spoon-fed.â
âWho was it recently spouting off that Tang Zhou is a girl?â Leng Chenmo retorted without missing a beat.
Tang Zhou: ââ¦â
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He actually dared to mock me for being a girl! But Iâve never lived my life like a girl. For the past twenty years, Iâve lived a completely manly life, tough and straightforward, not so weak, and definitely not so fussy as to need my soup spoon-fed.
Tang Zhou silently cursed to himself, but opened his mouth and let himself be fed a few spoonfuls. He initially thought that this was rather silly, but after a few sips, he started to enjoy it. The peaceful atmosphere made him feel awkward, prompting him to find a topic to chat about: âThis soup tastes pretty good. You didnât make it, did you?â
âNo, but next time Iâll learn how to make soup,â Leng Chenmo replied.
âNo need, why donât you stand up for yourself instead of being so submissive, like a sponge or cotton ball?â
Having the former head of the Lengâs Family cooking for him should be thrilling, but the patriarch isnât putting up any kind of fight. He just does whatever heâs told, making Tang Zhou feel an absence of triumph.
How many times had he wished for Leng Chenmo to lose his temper, so that he could have a proper excuse to send him packing. Howeverâ¦
Why canât he bring back his authoritative aura as the former head of the Lengâs Family? Why is he always appeasing him? Not interesting at all!
Tang Zhou spoke candidly: âI think it was more impressive when you jumped out of a plane, mowing people down with your gun. Honestly, you donât have to pander to me all the time. Show the power and dominance you once held as the head of the house. Go back to the Lengâs Family and take care of Leng Weixuan. Continue being the patriarch, so you donât have to suck up to me, catering to my needs all the time!â
If not, I donât see a way to send you away. How am I supposed to live my future days?
However, Leng Chenmo unexpectedly threw back the sentence, unfazed yet somewhat provoking: âI donât feel oppressed. These days are not bad, having you watch my back. Itâs quite exhausting not having anyone protect me when I was the head of the house. This is a good chance to enjoy a new life where Iâm protected.â
Tang Zhou: â!!!â
Tang Zhou: âI never thought youâre someone who canât take a defeat. After one failure, you donât plan to fight back? Do you plan to be subdued your entire life, to be my lackey, doing everything I ask you to?â
Leng Chenmo nodded: âWhy not? You provide me with food and clothing, even a suit of the best quality.â
Well, fuck it! This guy actually plans to live off him for the rest of his life! How convenient!
Tang Zhou, irritated, stated: âIâm telling you now, Iâll pay the penalty in one year at most. After that, you can get lost! Donât plan on sticking around for the rest of your life! I, Tang Zhou, am not stupid. Why should I provide for you with food and clothes forever? Just because you think Iâve got you hooked, you can live in comfort, with no worries for the rest of your life? Even after marriage, thereâs the seven-year itch, which makes divorce inevitable. Weâre just put together by the powers that be, so donât dream anything else!â
Trying to do so secretly in a lifetime, he wonât be able to hide his secret from Leng Chenmo forever!
Once Leng Chenmo finds out about his flaw, who knows how much heâll loathe him then!