After Divorce, Hidden Marriage Husband Became Addicted to Me

Chapter 61 - 61 60 Unworthy of Him

?61: Chapter 60: Unworthy of Him 61: Chapter 60: Unworthy of Him Tang Xi walked out of the restroom.

Jiang Yunzheng was at the door.

Tang Xi smiled apologetically, “I’m sorry to have kept you waiting for so long; I was supposed to treat you to a meal today, but now that it’s already this late, we haven’t even had dinner.”

Jiang Yunzheng revealed a hearty smile as he looked at Tang Xi, with a hint of admiration in his eyes, appreciating her calm and collected rescue of the little girl earlier.

“Consider this meal as me inviting you then.

Do you have time later on?”

“How can that be…” Tang Xi glanced at the time on her phone.

It was only about six in the evening, “I have time.”

“Then let me treat you to a meal.”

“Ah?” Tang Xi’s eyes widened.

“I’ll take you somewhere.

I often go there to eat with my teammates.

Let’s…

get to know each other, make a friend.” The man stretched out his hand, his voice clear and bright, “My name is Jiang Yunzheng, the leader of the North City Rescue Center’s main team.”

Seeing his sudden seriousness, Tang Xi also extended her hand, her voice steady, “My name is Tang Xi, a thoracic surgeon at North City First Hospital.”

“My car is parked downstairs.

You go ahead; I left my phone on my seat.

I’ll go get it.”

Tang Xi nodded, “Okay.”

–

Half past six in the evening.

The car stopped at the entrance to the night market behind the third middle school.

The snack street was full of delicious food.

Tang Xi was somewhat surprised that Jiang Yunzheng would bring her here.

Jiang Yunzheng parked the car and came over, “Come on, the night market is just starting.

I often come here to eat with my teammates, and I’m not sure what you like, but there’s bound to be something here you’ll enjoy.

It’s on me.”

The place was buzzing with life, completely different from the atmosphere at Cloud Restaurant.

Although the Western restaurant wasn’t expensive, there was a subtle restraint there for Tang Xi, where the dining was quiet and refined.

The gentle conversations amidst the diners felt framed by an invisible boundary.

But here, there was a faint scent of fireworks.

A sense of unbridled comfort.

“Then I won’t stand on ceremony,” Tang Xi said with a smile.

This food street, located behind the third middle school on another street, was bustling at this hour not only with people getting off work for dinner but also many students.

Every stall was crowded with people.

Tang Xi bought quite a few items, an experience she had not had in a while.

Jiang Yunzheng brought her to a small noodle shop they often frequented.

He was a regular here, and no sooner had they sat down than the owner came over, “Jiang Yun brought his girlfriend.”

Tang Xi smiled, “You’ve misunderstood, boss.”

The owner didn’t miss the chance to sing Jiang Yunzheng’s praises, eagerly promoting him to her.

Jiang Yunzheng was a bit overwhelmed and hurriedly said, “Uncle Lao, please busy yourself.

It’s very lively in the shop today.”

“Alright, alright, I won’t disturb your meal,” the owner said, leaning in close to Jiang Yunzheng and whispering, “Jiang Yun, you’ve got good taste.

This lady looks wonderful.

You should hold onto her well.”

Jiang Yunzheng glanced at Tang Xi.

The woman was quietly looking at her phone, her visage serene and beautiful.

Amidst the bustling noise, she exuded a tranquil and tender charm.

It caught him off guard for a moment.

The taste of noodles at this shop was really good, and Tang Xi lit up after a few bites.

She rested her chin in her hand, listening to Jiang Yunzheng share stories about participating in various rescue operations with the search and rescue team.

She thought the last time she and Fu Tingzhou got trapped in the jungle was dangerous, but through Jiang Yunzheng’s stories, she witnessed even more perilous events, fostering a profound respect for rescue workers.

Her phone buzzed.

Tang Xi smiled apologetically at Jiang Yunzheng.

She looked down at the caller ID.

It was Fu Tingzhou’s call.

The woman took a deep breath.

In a moment of hesitation, several seconds passed, and he called a second time.

She answered, “Hello, what’s the matter?”

“Am I interrupting your date with a man?

Tang Xi, don’t forget who you are!” The man’s tone was not pleasant but rather sharp.

Tang Xi bit the corner of her lip, “Think what you want.”

“Come to the hospital, I’ll be waiting for you at the entrance of the inpatient department.”

“I visited Aunt Qin yesterday.”

Fu Tingzhou snorted coldly, “Come to the hospital, fifteen minutes.

I don’t want to say it a second time, if you don’t come, you’ll bear the consequences!”

“Fifteen minutes??

But….” Before she could finish, the phone was hung up with an aggressive and cold attitude.

The woman’s breath hitched, this was an outright imposition!

Fu Tingzhou did it on purpose, didn’t he?

Jiang Yunzheng observed her expression, “What happened?”

“Sorry, Mr.

Jiang, something came up, I have to make a trip back to the hospital.”

“No problem, work comes first, let me drive you.”

“No, don’t trouble yourself.” Tang Xi appreciated that Jiang Yunzheng had returned her phone; she intended to invite him to dinner as a thank you, but it was constantly delayed, and now, she didn’t feel like having a pleasant meal, nor did she want to trouble him further.

“It’s no trouble, I can visit my grandfather at the hospital anyway.” He rose as he spoke.

Upon hearing this, Tang Xi had no choice but to follow.

–

It was around eight o’clock in the evening.

The hallway of the high-end inpatient department was only occupied by medical staff and had just finished their rounds, making the corridor feel somewhat empty and quiet.

The man was leaning against the wall, tall and straight.

He walked to the trash can nearby and tapped off some cigarette ash.

The coldness in his brow and eyes suggested he was in a foul mood.

As Tang Xi approached, she could sense an oppressive feeling in the air.

Sniffing the faint smell of tobacco, she knew this man smoked, but she seldom saw him do it.

Fu Tingzhou glanced at his wristwatch, “Twenty-five minutes.”

Tang Xi bowed her head, “I’m sorry, I…

I’ve rushed over as fast as I could, your call was so sudden…”

“Was it my call that was so sudden, or did I interrupt your date with Jiang Yunzheng?”

“Ah…

No, it wasn’t like that.

I just dropped my phone in the jungle, he found it and returned it to me, I invited him to dinner as thanks…”

The next second, the man’s figure appeared before her.

Enveloping her.

Tang Xi could smell the mixture of ebony and tobacco on him, a somewhat suffocating scent.

Before she could speak, the man’s fingers, carrying the scent of tobacco, pinched her chin.

“How many times do I need to tell you before you take my words to heart?

Are you so desperate to seduce men that the moment Xiao Chi dumps you, you turn around to entice Jiang Yunzheng?

You really do have some tricks, Jiang Yunzheng is the esteemed grandson of the Old Master Shu, from a distinguished family; you certainly have an eye for rich men.”

She knew this man had a venomous tongue.

He was cold when he was cold, and even colder when mocking someone, sending chills down one’s spine.

She explained anyway, “Jiang Yunzheng just found my phone.

That day when we were trapped and I felt dizzy.

I ran to find a rescue worker, I was in such a hurry that I dropped my phone.

Captain Jiang found it and returned it to me.

It’s that simple.”

The man snorted, but his expression noticeably softened.

Fu Tingzhou put out the cigarette in his hand and extended his arm towards her.

Tang Xi watched his action, not understanding how the man who was just icy and angry could appear to have significantly softened…

She subconsciously lifted her hand and gently placed her fingers in the crook of the man’s arm.

The two walked to the entrance of Qin Jianlan’s hospital room.

Fu Tingzhou said, “Jiang Yunzheng is Old Master Shu’s most beloved grandson.

I advise you to give up on that thought; his family is of much higher standing than the Xiao Family, and they would never let their son be with a woman like you.

You might as well stop dreaming.”

The corners of Tang Xi’s mouth twitched into a faint smile, “Alright.”

Her pacifying attitude, in contrast, made Fu Tingzhou even more irritated.