My whirlwind marriage partner is a wealthy CEO

Chapter 156 Bad people don't wear their names on their faces

The hot pot broth was served quickly, steaming and bubbling, with an enticing aroma.

Zhu Ziqing picked up a piece of tripe and dipped it into the spicy hot pot.

"You definitely won't eat this, right?" she asked deliberately.

Tan Haoyu glanced at it, then shook his head. "I won't eat it."

Zhu Ziqing smiled smugly and then picked up another piece of duck intestine and put it into the pot.

You're not going to eat this either, are you?

Tan Haoyu sighed helplessly, "You knew I wouldn't eat it, but you still ordered it on purpose."

Zhu Ziqing stuck out her tongue. "I like it."

Seeing her enjoying her food, Tan Haoyu couldn't help but remind her, "Eat less chili peppers, they're bad for your stomach."

Zhu Ziqing didn't take it seriously, "It's okay, I'm used to it."

Tan Haoyu frowned and reached out to take her condiment bowl.

"What?" Zhu Ziqing was taken aback.

"Change it." Tan Haoyu pushed his clear broth condiment bowl in front of her.

"Eat this, less spicy."

Looking at the bowl of condiments in front of her, Zhu Ziqing suddenly felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

She lowered her head, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"Okay, whatever you say."

She picked up the serving chopsticks, took a few slices of beef, and put them into the clear broth pot.

"You eat this, I'll cook it for you."

Tan Haoyu felt a surge of tenderness in his heart as he looked at her earnest expression.

He suddenly realized that he had never been taken care of like this before.

While cooking the vegetables, Zhu Ziqing recalled the times she ate hot pot with her mother when she was a child.

Her mother would always cook the vegetables for her and carefully blow on them to cool them down before handing them to her.

She kept that warmth in her heart.

"Okay, eat up." She placed the cooked beef into Tan Haoyu's bowl.

Tan Haoyu looked down at the food in his bowl, feeling a surge of emotion.

"Thank you," he said softly.

Zhu Ziqing smiled, her eyes filled with tenderness.

"Don't thank me, just eat."

As she watched Tan Haoyu eat with his head down, a feeling of gratitude suddenly welled up in her heart.

"Tan Haoyu, thank you," she suddenly said.

Tan Haoyu looked up, somewhat puzzled.

"Thank me for what?"

"Thank you for being there for me during my saddest time."

"Thank you for giving me so much warmth."

Tan Haoyu paused for a moment, then smiled.

"Fool, this is what I should do."

Zhu Ziqing lowered her head, a tear glistening in her eyes.

She suddenly felt that her previous complaints and dissatisfaction had become insignificant.

She felt at ease as long as he was by her side.

The steam from the hot pot rose between the two of them, filling the air with a warm atmosphere.

Inside the restaurant, Zhu Ziqing was eating hot pot with her head down, while Tan Haoyu carefully served her food.

The atmosphere was warm and peaceful, as if the whole world had shrunk to just the two of them.

"Muzhi, what a coincidence, I didn't expect to run into you here."

A male voice suddenly broke the silence.

Zhu Ziqing looked up and saw Xiao Xingyi standing by their table, a nonchalant smile on his lips.

"Dr. Xiao?" she asked, somewhat surprised.

"Yes, it's really fate." Xiao Xingyi smiled, his gaze sweeping between Zhu Ziqing and Tan Haoyu.

"You don't mind if I share a table with you, do you?"

Zhu Ziqing was about to refuse when Tan Haoyu spoke up.

"Sorry, we are having a meal and it's inconvenient for us to share a table."

His tone was polite, yet carried an undeniable firmness.

Xiao Xingyi raised an eyebrow, seemingly unconcerned about Tan Haoyu's rejection.

"It's okay, I'll just sit for a while, I won't bother you for too long."

After he finished speaking, he pulled out a chair and sat down next to Zhu Ziqing.

Zhu Ziqing frowned, feeling somewhat displeased.

"Dr. Xiao, isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

Xiao Xingyi smiled and looked at Zhu Ziqing's face.

"Weren't we having a great chat the other day? Why are you being so distant today?"

Zhu Ziqing's heart tightened, and she subconsciously glanced at Tan Haoyu.

Tan Haoyu's gaze had turned cold, his eyes sharp as knives, shooting straight at Xiao Xingyi.

"Dr. Xiao, please leave." Tan Haoyu's voice was low and carried a warning.

Xiao Xingyi felt the oppressive aura, and the smile on his face froze slightly.

But he quickly recovered, stood up, and gave Zhu Ziqing a meaningful look.

"Alright, since Mr. Tan doesn't welcome me, then I won't bother you any longer."

"However, Ms. Zhu, let's talk again next time."

After he finished speaking, he turned and left, his back view showing a carefree and elegant demeanor.

Zhu Ziqing watched his retreating figure, feeling a mix of emotions.

"Dr. Xiao, take care." She said politely, but her tone was distant.

Tan Haoyu withdrew his gaze and looked at Zhu Ziqing.

"Are you very familiar with him?"

Zhu Ziqing shook her head. "We're not that close. You just took me to see him before when he was sick."

Tan Haoyu frowned. "He doesn't seem like a simple psychologist."

Zhu Ziqing sighed, "Yes, he's too shrewd. I don't really like him."

"However, he's not exactly unpleasant, it's just..."

She paused, then didn't continue.

Tan Haoyu grasped her hand, his tone firm.

"No matter who he is, I will protect you."

Zhu Ziqing felt a warmth in her heart and nodded.

"I know."

After Xiao Xingyi's figure had disappeared into the distance, Zhu Ziqing quietly approached Tan Haoyu and asked in a low voice:

"Haoyu, how did you meet Xiao Xingyi? Who exactly is he?"

Tan Haoyu frowned, his tone somewhat serious.

"His major is psychology, so his background is quite complex."

"Ignore him and stay away from him."

Zhu Ziqing blinked, her curiosity growing.

"But he seemed quite gentlemanly, not like a bad guy."

Tan Haoyu snorted coldly, "You're too naive. Bad people don't wear their names on their faces."

"In short, listen to me, don't get too close to him."

Although Zhu Ziqing still had some doubts, she nodded when she saw Tan Haoyu's serious expression.

"Okay, I'll do as you say."

Tan Haoyu's expression softened, and he gently took her hand.

"Okay, let's continue eating."

Zhu Ziqing smiled, feeling a warmth in her heart.

She lowered her head and continued to enjoy the delicious hot pot, but secretly remembered Tan Haoyu's warning.

Zhu Ziqing and Tan Haoyu had almost finished eating.

She wiped her mouth and smiled at Tan Haoyu.

"I had a really satisfying meal today, thank you for coming with me."

Tan Haoyu gently ruffled her hair, his voice tender.

"As long as you're happy."

Zhu Ziqing felt a warmth in her heart and was about to say something when her phone suddenly rang.

She picked up her phone and saw a text message from an unknown number—

"Be careful of Xiao Xingyi, he's not simple."

Zhu Ziqing was stunned for a moment, and a sense of unease suddenly welled up in her heart.

She looked up at Tan Haoyu, hesitated for a moment, and then handed him her phone.

"Haoyu, look at this..."

Tan Haoyu took the phone, glanced at the text message, and his face instantly darkened.

"It seems that someone knows Xiao Xingyi better than we do."