Chapter 70

Cen Assistant was somewhat at a loss. This was already the umpteenth time Gu Huaian had spaced out today.

"Mr. Gu?"

Gu Huaian snapped back to reality and gave a light cough. "What were you saying just now?"

"What do you think of this project proposal?"

Gu Huaian glanced down at the proposal, but soon spaced out again. All he could think about was Shen Tang's lips, soft and sweet like jelly.

He suddenly felt parched, and lightly licked his own lips.

"Mr. Gu?" Cen Assistant reminded.

Gu Huaian hurriedly signed off, writing the words "jelly" down.

Gu Huaian: "..."

"Please redo this document."

Cen Assistant contemplated for a moment before asking with concern, "Are you not feeling well?"

How could he make such a low-level mistake?

Gu Huaian felt rather embarrassed. "I'm fine. By the way, Madam will come by later to deliver food. Remember to receive her."

Cen Assistant's eyes flashed with understanding.

He looked conflicted, wanting to point out that Mr. Gu seemed to have forgotten this was a contractual marriage?

It didn't seem this situation boded well.

"Check the surveillance footage from last night's banquet too."

He wanted to see what exactly happened for ordinary alcohol to have such a strong effect.

Gu Huaian couldn't figure out his current state of mind either. It was a complete mess, with the sole exception of any feelings of dislike.

And it seemed like he had called her his wife...

Thinking this, Gu Huaian's earlobes started turning red.

When he saw Cen Assistant was still there, he instantly schooled his expression. "Why are you still here?"

"Leaving now." After Cen Assistant left, thinking of Gu Huaian's earlier expression, he sorrowfully shook his head.

Yup, he was definitely done for.

Knowing even someone like Gu Huaian could fall, Cen Assistant revealed an amused smile at the comedy.

Mr. Gu, even you would have a day like this!

Despite their good relations, Cen Assistant looked forward to seeing him suffer this setback. He could hardly wait.

Shen Tang and the two people were still at a standstill outside the orphanage entrance, while curious onlookers lost interest and gradually dispersed, leaving only members of both sides.

The person-in-charge was also getting impatient. "Young lady, I think we've been at this stalemate long enough. I won't trick you all, just sign this document and we'll let the matter rest. What do you say?"

Shen Tang stood with both hands on her hips. "I've also got a suggestion for you. Take your contract and people, and swiftly leave this place. Then I'll also pretend this never happened."

The person scoffed. "You think we'll just leave you all alone if we go?"

"What do you mean?"

"Nevermind. I poured the drink but you didn't take it, now you must drink the forfeit. Don't regret this later."

Dean Mum hugged the child tightly, extremely nervous in her heart.

"Tang Tang, why don't we just..."

"Dean Mum!" Shen Tang said seriously. "I won't let anything happen to you!"

Dean Mum's lips moved, but she didn't say anything in the end.

What she wanted to say was, Shen Tang shouldn't get bothered by these people because of her. They were clearly not good people at first glance.

If push came to shove, she could sign the contract. Houses were but lifeless objects, not comparable to living people.

Shen Tang grasped her hand tightly. "Mum, trust me."

"Alright."

Dean Mum looked towards the person-in-charge, took a deep breath and said, "I won't be signing this contract."

"Fine, as you wish."

The group turned to leave, but Shen Tang and Dean Mum's hearts remained suspended, unable to settle down.

"Tang Tang, what should we do now?"

"Wait here for a bit, Mum. I need to make a call to someone. Oh yes, help the kids distribute these things first."

"OK."

When Dean Mum opened the car door, she then realized Shen Tang had actually brought so many things over.

She was spending too much. Dean Mum was about to tell Shen Tang this couldn't continue in future when she turned and saw her foster daughter making a phone call, suddenly feeling a strange emotion.

Though she was the one who raised this girl, she strangely felt like Shen Tang was a stranger all of a sudden.

Then she smiled wryly to herself, she must be tired silly.

Dean Mum went in to call the children out to queue and collect presents.

For the orphanage kids, this was the moment they anticipated most.

When Shen Tang ended her call and turned around, she saw a bunch of physically handicapped children happily hugging their gifts, smiling widely.

She only had one thought—to protect these smiles no matter what.

As Shen Tang walked back, the kids excitedly surrounded her.

"Sis Tang Tang!"

"Sis Tang Tang!"

The chirpy sounds were beautiful to her ears.

Shen Tang was also an orphanage child in her past life. Coming back now felt like coming home.

"Have you kids been obedient and listening to Dean Mum recently?"

"Yes!"

"We're very obedient!"

Shen Tang played with them, gradually losing track of time.

She didn't plan to head home tonight. She worried those people would come back to stir trouble later on.

As dusk approached, a group of men dressed in black suits appeared at the orphanage gates.

Dean Mum got a huge shock. Why were they back so soon?

Shen Tang was also astonished. "Why are there so many people?"

Xiao Yu tilted her head. "Didn't you ask me to bring more men?"

Shen Tang thought 'more' meant around ten people. She didn't expect a few dozen burly expressionless men.

Just them standing there gave off an imposing aura.

"Thanks for helping out tonight, everyone."

"It's no trouble."

As the night grew darker, the children played to their heart's content before eventually tuckering out and falling asleep.

Shen Tang's group sat quietly in the first floor hall without turning on the lights, quietly waiting for something.

At midnight, soft rustling sounds could be heard coming from outside.

They exchanged looks with each other—here they come!