But Hai Xiaotang could not call out to stop him anymore.
She merely watched as the shadow of his car distanced, and for some time, she couldnât snap back to realityâ¦
Naturally, Tao Yi observed her reaction.
His gaze deepened, saying solemnly: âXiaotang, I should go as well. If anything happens, give me a call. Donât shoulder it all by yourself.â
It was not until Hai Xiaotang returned from her thoughts that she remembered to ask him: âBrother Tao, were you alright earlier? Did you get hurt?â
Tao Yi bore the faint pain in his back and answered lightly: âIâm fine, donât worry. What about you, did you get hurt?â
Hai Xiaotang shook her head: âIâm also fine.â
âGood that youâre alright⦠Iâm leaving then.â Having said that, Tao Yi decisively turned and left.
Because he also couldnât stay anymoreâ¦
Besides, the person Hai Xiaotang wanted to stay was not him, right?n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Tao Yi took his gloomy heart and left. Dongfang Yu, who departed first, was equally in a gloomy mood.
And it was even more chilling than the impending storm.
The driver in the car was careful not to make a sound when driving.
Even the big and fierce-looking bodyguard in the passenger seat was oddly nervous.
Suddenly, Dongfang Yu spoke in a low voice: âStop the car!â
The driver hastily halted, and the convoy following behind also slowed to a stop.
Dongfang Yu got straight out of the car because, from the rear-view mirror, he saw Tao Yiâs car.
Tao Yi also saw him waiting aheadâ¦
The car stopped before Dongfang Yu, and Tao Yi pushed the door open to face him.
Both men were very tall and imposing, yet their styles were completely different.
One was the king of the business world, and the other was a general on the battlefield.
Every one of their meetings seemed to be a fierce confrontation.
âSomething wrong?â Tao Yi asked back nonchalantly.
Dongfang Yuâs lips twisted into a cold curve, âYou just canât give up on Hai Xiaotang, can you? Unfortunately, youâll never have a chance in this lifetime!â
Tao Yi let out a cold laugh: âYou said you didnât love her, so how would you know I donât have a chance?â
Dongfang Yuâs gaze was sharp, and he said lowly, word by word: âRegardless if I love her or not, youâll never stand a chance! Hai Xiaotang is destined to be my woman in this lifetime! Tao Yi, you canât beat me!â
Having said that, ignoring his ugly expression, Dongfang Yu got into the car.
âDrive-â He commanded the driver icily.
The car slowly started up, and the convoy behind also quickly left.
Tao Yi, however, was irritable. He fiercely kicked his car wheel while cursing under his breath!
â¦
Hai Xiaotang didnât know about the conversation between them.
After the previous commotion ended, she sat back down in the living room. Thinking about everything that had just occurred, the most vivid memories she had were about Dongfang Yu.
What she kept recollecting were all about him as wellâ¦
As if Lin Xinxin and Tao Yi couldnât fit into her brain at all.
Dongfang Yu was just as domineering as when he appeared, occupying her thoughts nowâ¦
Madam Zhang suddenly placed a cup of tea in front of her, âMiss, have some tea to calm your nerves.â
Snapping out of her thoughts, Hai Xiaotang smiled lightly: âMadam Zhang, Iâm fine. Were you hurt?â
âIâm fine too. But we really owe Mr. Tao and Young Master Dongfang today, otherwise this house wouldnât have been safe.â Upon mentioning this, Madam Zhang couldnât help but probe, âMiss, whatâs going on between you and Young Master Dongfang? Does he reallyâ¦not love you anymore?â
Hai Xiaotang was taken aback!
Then, her eyes took on a dimmer hue. She didnât realize it herself, but Madam Zhang did.