Marriage Seduction Addiction

Chapter 290 Parents

However, before Tang Xu could receive any news from Meng Liancheng, she was greeted by members of the Yu family that evening.

When Yu Leyao accompanied another middle-aged noblewoman to knock on her door, Tang Xu was not actually very surprised.

After all, her deliberate appearance had caused some ripples in the Yu family, so it was normal for the Yu family to be uneasy.

Yu Leyao glanced at Tang Xu with a cold expression, then introduced the lady beside her to Tang Xu, "This is my sister-in-law, and also Mu Yao's mother, Ms. Jiang Yu."

Upon hearing this, Tang Xu lowered her eyes slightly and greeted them: "Mrs. Yu, Miss Yu, hello."

Compared to Yu Leyao's obvious disdain and impatience, Jiang Yu's expression was much gentler and more composed. She smiled at Tang Xu and asked, "I apologize for the intrusion, but I hope I am not disturbing you?"

"It is my honor to have you two grace us with your presence. If you do not mind, please come in and have a seat."

Yu Leyao was clearly bothered. The moment Jiang Yu walked in with a smile, she couldn't help but reach out and pull her, seemingly trying to pull Jiang Yu out. However, Jiang Yu completely ignored her.

Yu Leyao had no choice but to follow Jiang Yu inside.

Following Tang Xu's directions, Jiang Yu sat down in a chair by the window, but Yu Leyao refused to sit down. She just stood behind Jiang Yu, and seeing Tang Xu sit down, she threw a cell phone in front of Tang Xu and questioned him bluntly: "Did you do this?"

Tang Xu looked down and was surprised to see a photo of herself and Yu Muyao on her phone screen.

It was a gossip news article. In the photo, she and Yu Muyao were standing by the fountain in the Yu family garden talking. Although they were at a normal social distance and talking normally, the article, titled "Yu Muyao emerges from her grief, suspected of having a new romance," clearly seemed somewhat ambiguous.

This was the first time Tang Xu had read this report, so she didn't know that she was recognized as soon as the report came out. At this moment, the two of them had their past love history, marriage history, and backgrounds dug up and become the talk of the town.

Tang Xu was just looking at the photo in the report when the events of this morning suddenly flashed through her mind—

Judging from the angle of this photo, it was taken from the upper floor of the Yu family's main building.

This morning, there must have been more than one pair of eyes watching them from the main building of the Yu family, but Yu Muyao looked in only one direction—the location of Yu Tianxia.

Considering Miss Yu's behavior, Tang Xu had no doubt that this was her doing.

In particular, one of the photos was zoomed in, clearly capturing her profile while she wore those earrings.

Tang Xu had no idea who Yu Tianxia intended to show these photos to online. She neither cared nor would she betray Yu Tianxia under these circumstances.

Seeing that Tang Xu didn't answer, Yu Leyao continued, "I don't know who in our family you bribed to take these photos. What I want to tell you is, don't think that just because your profile resembles Mu Yao's deceased wife, you can get any benefits from him. The more you try these tricks, the less likely you are to catch Mu Yao's eye—"

Before she could finish speaking, Jiang Yu reached out to stop her, then looked at Tang Xu and said slowly, "Miss Tang, I'm sorry, Mu Yao's aunt is very straightforward, please don't mind her."

Tang Xu just smiled.

She had heard far worse things, so she naturally didn't mind.

“Miss Tang used to be the young mistress of the Jiang family. If she really coveted money and wealth, she probably wouldn’t have divorced Mr. Jiang,” Jiang Yu said. “So in my opinion, even if Miss Tang really wanted to get close to Mu Yao, she would only have other reasons and would never want to harm Mu Yao.”

Despite such high praise from a stranger, Tang Xu remained silent.

Yu Leyao stood behind, her eyes fixed on Tang Xu's expression. Jiang Yu continued, "That's why I came to find you. I believe we can definitely communicate. Miss Tang, please believe me, the reason I came today is simply out of a mother's concern for her child..."

At this point, Jiang Yu sighed softly before continuing, "Mu Yao has been deeply saddened by his wife's death... We all hope he can recover from his grief soon, but we certainly don't want it to be through such a self-destructive process. As parents, we have no other expectations than that our children can have a normal and happy life... So, please allow me to be frank, Miss Tang, I hope you can stay away from him. This is a mother's plea. Although you are not a mother yet, Miss Tang, as a woman, you can surely understand, right?"

After hearing these words, Tang Xu remained silent for a long time before letting out a soft laugh.

Jiang Yu said she would definitely understand.

But why?

She had to understand things she had never experienced or possessed.

But ironically, she actually understood.

Jiang Yu spoke earnestly, and even though Tang Xu saw through her and Yu Leyao's act of playing good cop and bad cop, he was still moved by her words.

Moreover, she has already achieved her desired goal.

At this moment, Tang Xu knew that no matter how she answered, the Yu family would not easily let their guard down against Meng Liancheng.

Therefore, she had no reason to torment a mother who loved her son so much.

Therefore, Tang Xu did not remain silent any longer.

“Mrs. Yu, just as you have shown me understanding, I understand you in return. I will be leaving Haicheng soon, and I may never see Mr. Yu again, so please rest assured that I will not be a burden to Mr. Yu. I have already told Mr. Yu this.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yu seemed taken aback for a moment, "You've told him that too?"

"Yes." Tang Xu smiled slightly. "In my opinion, Mr. Yu is very clear-headed and will not be fooled by me."

Yu Leyao's expression immediately changed slightly. "Who knows if you're using this kind of feigned retreat as a tactic—"

Before she could finish speaking, Jiang Yu stopped her again.

“Miss Tang is very honest, she shouldn’t be that kind of person. Le Yao, please stop talking.” Jiang Yu stood up and then said to Tang Xu, “Since Miss Tang says so, then I’m relieved. This trip wasn’t in vain. I also wish Miss Tang all the best in her endeavors.”

"Thank you, Mrs. Yu."

After seeing Jiang Yu and Yu Leyao off, Tang Xu sat by the window in his room, staring blankly at the city's night view for a long time before finally taking out his phone.

She found Tang Lan's number.

Previously, Tang Lan would often send her messages to show her concern, but because she never replied, Tang Lan gradually stopped sending messages, and her contact information almost disappeared.

Tang Xu looked at the last message Tang Lan sent him more than two months ago and opened the reply box—

"I'd like to ask, if I obediently listen to Mr. Meng, will I be able to get back what I want?"