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"Is that so? Why don't you find an assistant to accompany you? I'm very busy." Lei Zichen was a bit impatient. She had called earlier and later, but she had to wait until Tao Tian said that he would call at a critical moment. This was already enough for him to be vexed over.

"But, I …" Cautiously, Qi Xue'er spoke out her little hope, "I still hope you can accompany me …"

"I'm very busy right now. Let's talk about it later, that's all." Lei Zichen roughly hung up the phone.

"Lei Dong!" Qi Xue'er shouted into the phone, but there was only a cold, busy voice replying to her.

A hint of grief could be seen in Qi Xue'er's eyes. Who would have thought that he would be so greedy that he wouldn't even let the makeup artist by her side go?

She had already heard from her assistant that the makeup artist had been attacked by an evil person today, and the person who had saved him was Lei Zichen.

Hero, save a beauty, she thought, as her heart began to churn. It's really hard to defend against, indeed, impossible to defend against. But, even if it doesn't kill you, you still have to guard against it! A hint of determination appeared in her eyes. Her happiness was something she would never allow others to seize from her. She would never allow that to happen.

After Lei Zichen hurriedly closed the phone line, he expressionlessly looked at Tao Tian and his mother, waiting for the topic that he had interrupted to continue.

Was that the price of loving him, his anger and impatience, the twitch of Tao Tian's heart?

Every day, she would put on makeup for Qi Xue'er and try on her clothes. It wasn't that she didn't see the wounds on her body. They were bruises, bruises, bruises, swelling, and bruises. She was simply too familiar with them.

But, what did she get in return for her patience?

At this point, from the perspective of a bystander, Lei Zichen was really no different from an ordinary flower. Was it because of the carving of time, causing him to look like a stranger to her? Or was it because of him?

Tao Tian coldly stared at Lei Zichen. She really didn't have the mood to continue with the previous topic.

"Lei Dong, why don't you go back to work? I have nothing else to do here." Tao Tian also returned to his previous courtesy.

"Oh?" Lei Zichen raised an eyebrow and looked at Tao Tian. Although he remained calm and collected, in his heart, he was somewhat surprised at the change in her mood over the past few minutes. However, he was unable to make heads or tails of it.

Tao Tian's gaze was a bit unnatural, but he was subconsciously staring at the phone in his hand.

Realizing that he was being so rude just now, Lei Zichen felt a little unnatural.

"Strange uncle, you looked so fierce just now." An An was fiddling with her phone's beloved toy while sticking her tongue out at Lei Zichen.

"I …" Lei Zichen didn't know how to explain himself to such an innocent child.

If he didn't like Qi Xue'er, why did he have to praise her and push her aside?

If she did, why had she never been nice to him? He guessed that she must have been more afraid of him than she was of him.

"Yao Yao, I … "I'll head back first." Lei Zichen felt a little awkward and decided to leave first. Since he already knew where Tao Tian lived, he could visit him in the future and find him. S City wasn't that big of a city, so finding such a small district shouldn't be too difficult.

"Uncle, won't you stay and eat with us?" An An heard that Lei Zichen was about to leave, and unexpectedly asked with a trace of reluctance.

"I …" Lei Zixu Chen was really fond of this little baby in front of him. Upon hearing his question, he couldn't help but raise his eyes to look at Tao Tian.

Tao Tian's face was calm. He didn't have the slightest intention to urge Lin Ming to stay.

"No, good An An. Uncle will come back to see you in the future." Lei Zichen rubbed An An's head and said with a bitter smile.

He wondered, between them, just who, exactly who had taken who, and who, would bow their heads to first, would they be together again?

Ever since he had met Tao Tian, he had asked him this question many times, but he had never found an answer. However, whenever she was present, his gaze would uncontrollably chase after her and if not for this, he would not have been the first to realize that Tao Tian was in danger.

"Let's go, Lei Dong. You have too many matters to attend to, so I won't be keeping you any longer." Tao Tian and Lei Zichen walked to the door together.

"Brother Ran, Yaoyao, I'll be leaving first." Lei Zichen bid farewell to the two of them before turning to leave.

When she looked back, the iron door of Tao Yao's house was already tightly shut, leaving behind only a floor of icy coldness …

"Yao Yao, what happened today?" As soon as Lei Zichen left, Tao Ran hurriedly asked Tao Tian.

"Big brother, it's nothing. Aren't I fine here?" Tao Tian pretended to be calm. Since the matter was over, saying more would only cause his brother to worry even more.

"Sit here properly and explain the situation properly." Tao Ran unhappily placed Tao Tian on the sofa.

"It's nothing." Tao Tian threw up his hands. "How was it? How was Auntie Zhong doing today?" Tao Tian tried to change the subject.

"Don't follow me this way." Tao Ran was a bit angry. With his personality, this was already his limit. If it was anyone else, he would not have this kind of patience.

"What's wrong with all of you? Why are you all so irritable?" Tao Tian still had a carefree look on his face.

"Do you want to anger your brother to death!" Tao Ran pulled his face along.

Seeing that Tao Ran was truly enraged, Tao Yaotian scratched his head and said softly, "It was Director Wang. Today, he used ether to stun me before dragging me to a small house by the sea in an attempt to disfigure my face. Then, at the most critical moment, Lei Zichen appeared and saved me." Tao Tian recounted the entire matter in a concise manner.

"What!?" It's so dangerous, why didn't you tell me! " Tao Ran's heart almost jumped out of his chest as he heard this. What disfigurement? Using ether to stun them?

"Haven't I returned safely?" Tao Tian opened his arms and indicated to Tao Ran that he was very healthy and safe.

"Then why would Lei Zichen come to our house?" Thinking of the scene of Lei Zichen appearing in their home, Tao Ran felt a bit upset.

"Then the police asked us to go to the police station and take a statement. After that, he insisted on taking me home. So he came." Tao Tian honestly replied.

"From the looks of it, you want to tell him that you really want to?" Tao Ran asked. Actually, no matter what decision his sister made, he would accept it. But, the disappointment in his heart was inevitable.

"No," Tao Tian shook his head vehemently, "He already has his own life." Tao Yao sighed, "I'm no longer some young miss, I'm just a grass citizen who's not worthy of him. I'm also tired of the life I once had, and An'an is my hope for the rest of my life. At the mention of An An, Tao Tian looked at the lively Xiao An with a face full of love and pity.

Tao Ran didn't reply and only woodenly nodded his head.

"Brother, don't think too much. Let nature take its course. There are many things that I don't know how to resolve, so I'll give it to time. When the time is up, we'll naturally have a satisfactory answer." As Tao Tian spoke, his face no longer had the indifference from before, but instead a serious expression. Indeed, in the face of this current situation, she really didn't know whether she should let this father and son recognize each other. She was also a mother, and had her own selfish thoughts.

"Alright, you must have been scared today. I'll cook dinner tonight." Tao Ran didn't want to discuss this with Tao Tian anymore. He could only walk towards the kitchen with a frown.

"You're cooking?" Tao Tian stared at Tao Ran.

"Big brother, you actually know how to cook?" Tao Tian suddenly laughed out loud. "Forget it. Let's go out and eat. An Xi and I still don't dare to try out the food you've cooked." Tao Tian said as he wanted to go to his bedroom to call for An'an.

"All right," Tao Ran agreed. Indeed, he didn't have much talent for housework, which he had to admit.

"Ding Dong!" Just as the family was preparing to leave, the doorbell suddenly rang.

"Who is it?" Tao Ran shouted towards the door.

"Ah Ran, it's me, Auntie Zhong." Auntie Zhong's familiar voice sounded outside the door.

"Oh, Auntie Zhong." Tao Ran said as he went to help Aunt Zhong open the door.

"Auntie, what's the matter?" Tao Ran asked.

"Have you had dinner?" Auntie Zhong asked with a smile. Her smile always made Tao Ran feel very familiar. Today's dance made Tao Ran feel like he was in paradise. No, it was more accurate to say that it was a familiar dream.

"Not yet. We were just about to go out to eat. Is something wrong, Auntie Zhong?" Tao Ran asked.

"No, it's nothing. Auntie bought a lot of prawns fresh from the market today. I know An An likes eating prawns. If you don't mind, how about eating with auntie today?" Auntie Zhong invited him enthusiastically.

"This …" Tao Ran only felt a bit embarrassed. After all, An An, this little devil, had been pestering Auntie Zhong for an entire day.

"Won't it be too much trouble?" Tao Tian shouted from inside.

"No, no, I'm not happy that you can stay with me, this old woman." Auntie Zhong shook her head.

"Yeah!" Little An An suddenly rushed out and hugged Auntie Zhong's thighs.

"An Xin really likes to eat the prawns that Grandma cooks." An'an raised his small face, and his face was filled with joy and jubilation.

"Haha, grandma loves peace and quiet the most." Auntie Zhong responded with a smile.

"Grandmother's prawns are as delicious as mother's. Mommy, let's go to Grandma's house to eat prawns, okay?" An An An turned around and asked pleadingly.

"This …" Tao Tian hesitated for a moment. "Alright then, Auntie, I'll go to the kitchen and get you some of my freshly squeezed fruit juice. I've added some more myself, since An An and brother both love to drink it and it's natural, so it won't harm your body. Wait a moment for me." Tao Tian turned around and walked into the kitchen. This was her usual practice. No matter how much she liked Auntie Zhong, she didn't want to go to her house empty-handed. It was always a good thing to be polite to her.

Soon, the family was ready. They went out and entered Auntie Zhong's house.

"You guys wait a moment, I'll go and fix it." Auntie Zhong said with a smile as she rolled up her sleeves and walked into the kitchen.

"Auntie, do you need any help?" Tao Tian asked.

"No need, An Xin. Just sit with your brother for a while. I'll be ready in a moment. I'm ready soon." Auntie Zhong seemed to be busy happily.