Si Yanli followed Huo Zhixu's gaze and glanced downstairs.
A man and a woman walked through the main entrance of the clubhouse.
Tang Wu had changed out of her work clothes. Wearing a black short-sleeved T-shirt and wide-leg jeans, with her long hair half-tied in a bun and brown sunglasses resting on her face, she looked youthful and stylish.
The man walking beside her was dressed in casual attire, looking sunny and full of youthful energy.
Si Yanli unconsciously thought of Tang Wu's ex-boyfriend, whom Pei Yi had mentioned before.
He seemed to be this type as well.
Could it be that the man walking with her was her ex-boyfriend?
Tang Wu and the man sat at a table by the window.
Huo Zhixu clicked his tongue and teased, Lao Yan, your charm is slipping. If you aren't going to hurry up and divorce her so I can pursue Beauty Tang, you should at least keep a tight hold on her yourself. What if another man steals her away?
Si Yanli ignored Huo Zhixu. He took out his phone and sent Tang Wu a message.
Having dinner with your best friend?
The woman downstairs glanced at her phone and replied with a single word: Yes.
Si Yanli's handsome face visibly darkened in an instant.
After Tang Wu and Cheng Huai'an sat down, she was just about to ask him about her grandmother when a long, slender hand suddenly reached over and firmly grabbed her wrist.
Before Tang Wu could even react, the man pulled her up from her seat.
Who are you? Cheng Huai'an, sitting across from Tang Wu, instantly went on high alert the moment he saw Si Yanli.
It wasn't as if Tang Wu hadn't had outstanding suitors around her in the past, but compared to Si Yanli, they all seemed not worth mentioning.
Whether in appearance or temperament, Si Yanli was a dragon among men.
Cheng Huai'an had studied abroad for several years. He had thought he was excellent and outstanding enough, but in front of Si Yanli, he still seemed to pale in comparison.
Seeing Si Yanli, Tang Wu's heart skipped a beat.
He was actually in the clubhouse when he texted her?
He had asked if she was meeting her best friend, and she had replied with a yes.
Just thinking about it made her want to die of embarrassment!
Si Yanli didn't say a word; he simply dragged Tang Wu away.
Wait a minute... She hadn't even found out her grandmother's whereabouts from Cheng Huai'an yet!
Si Yanli didn't give her a chance to stop, dragging her out of the clubhouse without any room for argument.
Seeing Si Yanli's actions, Huo Zhixu and the other young masters couldn't help but click their tongues in amazement.
Lao Yan always looked so ascetic and cold before. I thought I'd never see him get jealous over a woman in my life. Hahaha, I finally got to see it today. How interesting, Huo Zhixu joked.
Yeah, the upper-class circle rumored that Brother Yan had no feelings for Tang Wu at all. It seems those were all just rumors.
And that Jiang Wei is always spreading gossip all day long that Tang Wu is about to become a divorced woman!
...
Tang Wu was forcibly stuffed into the car by the man.
Her skin was fair and tender, and his tight grip had left a faint red mark on her wrist.
Tang Wu rubbed her wrist and glared at the man in embarrassment and anger. How can you just act without distinguishing right from wrong?
Si Yanli's handsome, cold profile tightened into a hard line. He started the engine and drove the car away, his thin lips pressed into a tight, straight line without answering Tang Wu.
Seeing that he was actually angry, Tang Wu remembered that she had lied to him about meeting her best friend tonight. She touched her nose, and her tone softened. Actually...
Si Yanli turned his head to glance at her, interrupting her with a faint voice. Is he your first love?
Tang Wu didn't expect the man's train of thought to jump so drastically. She froze for a few seconds, and upon reacting, replied, He is my first love, but...
Is there a possibility of rekindling old feelings? the man interrupted her again.
Tang Wu felt a bit exasperated. What rekindling old feelings? Where is your mind going? I met him tonight because he said he had news about my grandmother. Didn't you help me look into it? But until now, you haven't told me how your investigation is going!
Si Yanli's phoenix eyes flickered behind his glasses.
A hint of complexity flashed in his eyes.
Seeing that Si Yanli remained silent, Tang Wu knitted her brows tightly. Cheng Huai'an and I are completely innocent. When we were together back then, we only held hands. I didn't even give him my first kiss. It's impossible for us to rekindle old feelings. Turn back right now. I really want to know where my grandmother is!
Instead of turning around, the man actually sped up.
Tang Wu, ...
Si Yanli, I'm serious. Either take me back to the clubhouse, or stop the car!
Because she liked him too much and had harbored a secret crush on him for eight years, she would often accommodate him.
As long as he took even the slightest initiative, she would get carried away and lose herself in the clouds.
But not this time.
She had to go back and ask Cheng Huai'an clearly where her grandmother was!
However, no matter how she asked Si Yanli to stop, he had no intention of doing so.
A surge of anger built up in Tang Wu's chest.
Si Yanli, don't think that no matter what you do, I won't get mad at you!
Tang Wu's bright and charming little face was already showing signs of anger.
Si Yanli cast a sidelong glance at her. I will look into the news about your grandmother for you.
Tang Wu's hands, resting on her knees, clenched tightly into fists. You've been looking into it for nearly three months. Why is there still no news? Now that Cheng Huai'an clearly knows, why won't you let me ask him?
Tang Wu didn't want to get angry with him, but her grandmother was the most important person to her, and she didn't want to miss any news regarding her.
His refusal to let her go back and ask Cheng Huai'an was simply stepping on her absolute limit.
I must know tonight. Let me go back!
Si Yanli looked at Tang Wu's reddening eyes. He turned on the indicator and pulled the car over to the side of the road.
He unbuckled his seatbelt and wanted to give her a hug, but she quickly pushed him away.
It was his first time seeing her so resistant in front of him.
Tang Wu, calm down a bit!
Tang Wu shook her head. I can't calm down. I really, really want to know exactly where my grandmother is!
She hadn't seen her grandmother for two years. Even if she couldn't see her, just hearing her voice would make her feel satisfied.
Si Yanli, can you understand how I feel? A glistening mist welled up in her beautiful eyes.
Si Yanli pressed his thin lips tightly together.
He understood. Of course, he understood.
It was just that...
If she knew the truth, he feared she wouldn't be able to bear the blow.
Seeing that Si Yanli wasn't speaking, Tang Wu tried to push the car door open and get out, but the door was locked, and she couldn't open it.
Tang Wu had no choice but to take out her phone and call Cheng Huai'an.
After Cheng Huai'an answered the phone, he asked her, Is that man your husband?
Tang Wu gave a hum of affirmation. Where exactly is my grandmother? Tell me quickly!
As soon as Tang Wu's voice faded, Cheng Huai'an hung up the phone.
Tang Wu's heart sank to the bottom of the valley.
Her eyes red, she glared at Si Yanli. Unlock the car door. I want to get out!
Seeing that Tang Wu insisted on going back to see Cheng Huai'an, Si Yanli no longer stopped her. He restarted the engine, turned the car around, and headed back to the clubhouse.
There were some things he couldn't stop. Sooner or later, she would have to know the truth!
