Chapter 263: Everyone Gathered at Once
Tang Ying was standing in front of a big desk, looking at an unfolded landscape painting with a shocked expression. Beside her, Mu Wanying was showing a shallow smile, âAt first, I didnât have much hope for this Tang Xiu. The reason he agreed to the contest was that he didnât want to comply with that bastardâs request. Who would have thought that Tang Xiu would be even more skillful, turning my misfortune into a blessing, getting me such a peerless painting with no cost at all.â
With envy, Tang Ying exclaimed in admiration, âAmongst the many masterpieces and peerless ancient paintings I have seen and admired, none of them can be compared with this painting. If I have the chance, I must ask him to paint one for me too.â
Mu Wanying laughed lightly, âHe said he wouldnât paint that easily, and even though I think his painting technique is godly, heâs really not that enthusiastic about painting.â
Tang Ying said, âYou donât know what heâs thinking! But then, you can help me by telling him something good about me!â
âIf something like that worked, it wouldâve been good. But⊠Tang Xiu, that personâs personality⊠is kinda weird.â Mu Wanying forced out a smile and replied.
âWeird?â Tang Ying was surprised, âIn what way?â
Mu Wanying raised her lily-white slender hand and gently spun her beautiful hair down in front of her forehead, showing various kinds of flirting gestures as she smiled, âDo you think Iâm beautiful?â
âBeautiful, youâre really beautiful.â Tang Ying was feeling funny and at a loss, âWho doesnât know youâre hailed as Beijingâs first beauty? Amongst all the handsome princes in the entire Beijing, who doesnât want to get close and have a beauty like you in their embrace? I dare say that of all men with normal sexual orientation all over the world, there will be none who donât want to get you.â
Mu Wanying laughed, âYet, Tang Xiu is the only one who doesnât think so.â
"What?" Tang Ying stared blankly before shaking her head, âNo, I donât buy it. Unless heâs not a man, otherwise he wonât give a blind eye to you.â
Mu Wanying said, âI did test him, and he gave me a very direct answer. Do you know what he told me?â
âWhat did he say?â asked Tang Ying curiously.
âThat time I asked him whether he has a problem with his sexual orientation, or my beauty doesnât attract him.â Said Mu Wanying with a smile and continued, âGuess what he told me? He said that he has a normal sexual orientation, and if Iâm willing to sleep with him he also wonât refuse. Yet, he said that it would only be a one-night stand, without any feelings attached, thus it would be very boring, meaningless! Furthermore, he also told me that Iâm the type of woman he doesnât feel like bothering.â
Tang Yingâs eyes stared wide. It was like hearing a joke. However, Mu Wanyingâs story deeply attracted her, as she couldnât wait to hear of what kind of woman was the said man was too disinclined to bother.
Mu Wanying then continued, âThe kind of woman he doesnât feel like bothering is someone like me, a virgin. He said that he doesnât fear anything, yet he fears to be followed with troubles; and for him, it will be very troublesome later if he takes my first time.â
Tang Ying couldnât help laughing without her wanting to.
âDamn, heâs really way too weird. This is the most unfathomable thing I have ever heard in my life! What kind of man who doesnât like pure women giving them their virginity nowadays? This person is truly good. Because heâs afraid trouble, he doesnât want to bother touching a pure innocent woman? Itâs really⊠damn, Iâm speechless.â
Mu Wanying covered her mouth as she chuckled, but afterward, she said slowly, âBut I could feel that the reason he doesnât want to touch a virgin is not that he doesnât want to, but itâs because that he doesnât want to take the responsibility.â
âCould it be that heâs an irresponsible man?â said Tang Ying with a surprised expression.
Mu Wanying replied to her, âItâs not like heâs an irresponsible man, I think. Itâs because he doesnât want to take the responsibility, hence, he doesnât want to bother touching a pure virgin maiden.â
The smile on Tang Yingâs face gradually faded away. After staying silent for a long period of time, she then raised her thumb and exclaimed in admiration, âDamn, I really admire him; perhaps even worship him. Firstly, heâs able to keep his composure in the face of your temptation. From this only, heâs an upright gentleman. Secondly, because he knows that he wonât be able to take the responsibility, he wonât touch a pure maiden. Such a man is definitely a good man.â
Suddenly, a strange expression was revealed on her face as her hand pulled Mu Wanying and circled around her twice, lamenting, âTsk, tsk, itâs really unexpected that Miss Muâthe dignified first beauty of the capital has been shot by the God of Love! Donât deny it. I know you. You would never have tried to entice him if you didnât have the thought, no?â
Mu Wanyingâs charming face blushed as she rolled her eyes and snapped, âDonât spit out such nonsense! Itâs just that I couldnât bear⊠about his hell-bent attitude to drive me out. Did you think⊠bah! A girl doesnât mind being with a man together in the room, yet, he cares about that. And I just wanted to probe him whether he was really for real or just a hypocrite.â
Tang Ying replied to her in a disdaining manner, âDonât make excuses, girl. I know you since you were a baby until you grew up. How many boys have been trying to do everything they could to court you? How many people do all kinds of ridiculous things merely because they want you to glance at them? But you, youâre always looking at them from the summit and has never even bothered to care about them. Yet, this Tang Xiu is certainly has made you impressed.â
Mu Wanying corrected her once again, âIâm not impressed. It was just out of my curiosity. Donât tell me that youâre not curious about him? After all, heâs a young man who possesses great abilities, yet his low profile gives people goosebumps.â
Tang Ying hesitated before laughing, âIâm indeed very curious about him after I heard this matter from you. But, itâs way different in essence compared to you. Youâre attracted to him, whereas I only heard about him from hearsay. Beautiful girl, you too have heard the saying that, once a woman is curious about a man, that is exactly the prelude of falling in love with that woman.â
"YouâŠ" Mu Wanying gaped.
âRing, ring, ringâŠâ
A mobileâs ringtones sounded from Tang Yingâs bag beside her.
Tang Ying gave Mu Wanying a teasing look. She took her mobile, connected the call and laughed, âFourth Uncle, are you looking for me?â
After a moment, Tang Yingâs smile froze as her beautiful eyes stared wide, an incredible light flashing from them. As she listened to the other party, she involuntarily exclaimed out loudly, âYou mean, the⊠the Second Uncleâs biological son has been found and is now on the way to the Capital along with Grandpa? Great, Iâll immediately return to the ancestral residence and wait there.â
After the call ended, Tang Ying quickly stuffed her mobile into her bag as she then looked at Mu Wanying and said, âWanying, things happened at home, I gotta get back quickly. Iâll see you again after I got more time.â
Mu Wanying raised her brows and asked curiously, âBig Sis Ying, if I remember correctly, isnât your uncle in a vegetative state since twenty years ago? His sonâŠâ
An excited expression glittered from Tang Yingâs eyes as she nodded, âThatâs right. Before my uncle fell into a coma, he indeed already had a woman, and the woman also gave birth to a child. Twenty years ago, the elders had sent a large number of people to search them in Star City, but unfortunately, they failed. Itâs unexpected that we found him twenty years later. If my Grandma knows about this, she will be pretty excited.â
Mu Wanying suddenly understood, âThen go, quickly! Iâll be here until the start of classes at Shanghai University. You can come here if you have free time.â
All the directly-related family members of the Tangs in the entire Beijing had all received a call from Tang Yunqing as dozen members of the family quickly went to the Tang Familyâs ancestral residence.
The Tang Familyâs ancestral residence. It was a manor with a fully enclosed courtyard that occupied a big area in Beijing.
Under the grapevines frames, a silver-haired old lady was holding a pure white Persian cat in drowsiness. In front of her, the tea on the table was cold.
She was Qing Changyue, Tang Guoshengâs wife.
âMother, why are you sleeping here?â
Tang Yunpengâs wife, Cai Xinru, carried a bag of fresh vegetables. A nanny of the family followed her as they came to the courtyard.
Qing Changyue opened her eyes and immediately sat a bit straighter upon seeing Cai Xinru. She then waved and smiled, âItâs alright. The weather is hot right now, so I wonât catch a cold. I originally wanted to drink tea here and listen to the songs on the radio. But somehow the radio broke and I almost fell asleep.â
Cai Xinru laughed, âMother, that is fatherâs broken radio. Earlier he told me to throw that out, but I forgot about it. Letâs forget it, Iâll buy you a new one.â
Qing Changyue laughed, âThat wonât do. This radio is your fatherâs baby. Even though it has been repaired many times, but you can still fix it every time.â
âAlright then. Do you want to change clothes? This evening our family will have an important event. Look at these fresh vegetables and meat, as well as the seafood. I just bought them from the market with Big Sis Wang. I guarantee that all of them are fresh and delicious.â
âWhat important thing has happened? What event is worth cooking so many food?â asked Qin Changyue, surprised.
âGrandma, you didnât know?â
At the courtyard entrance, Tang Wei was half striding as he said aloud.
Qin Changyue was surprised as she watched Tang Wei and Tang Tang coming inside. Then, she asked with a confused expression, âWhat should I know about?â
Tang Wei said, âYour grandson, whom youâve been missing for twenty years, has been found, and grandpa is bringing him back! Ah, right. Whatâs his name? Tang⊠Tang Xiu! Yes, thatâs his name.â
Qin Changyue was stupefied and her expression changed greatly. Even though she was already old, she had a strong and healthy body, hence, she stood up directly from the chair and asked urgently, âWhat did you say? Yunde⊠Yunde's son? My grandson⊠has been found?â
Tang Tang walked toward her side, grinning. She held her arms as she smiled and said, âGrandma, weâve found him, truly! I got a call from dad to drag my brother over here.â
An intense excitement could be seen on Qin Changyueâs face. Her body trembled. Immediately after, she saw that her eldest son, Tang Yunpeng, came from outside, followed by her grandson Tang Ning.
âYunpeng, you also know about it?â
Tang Yunpeng nodded, âAh, it seems that they have told you, Mom. Actually, I was in Star City accompanying Father to seek treatment when I got the news. The person who cured Father is your own grandson, Tang Xiu. I also had gotten a call that Father and Tang Min are bringing Tang Xiu and his mother, Su Lingyun. And they are on the way to Beijing. Furthermore, I also have sent some people to fetch Second Brother from the rehabilitation center.â
Qin Changyue fell into tears. Her lips quivered as she spoke out of excitement, âGreat, itâs so great that weâve found him. Weâve found him!â
Immediately after, the other members of the Tang Family arrived one after another.