Along the way, Xia Wan would glance at Tang Shaofeng from time to time. Seeing that the other party's expression was the same, as if he had not been in a bad mood because of quarreling with his mother, Xia Wan could not help but ask: "Tang Shaofeng, we are leaving this way, is your mother alright?"
With a faint smile, Tang Shaofeng's tone sounded very helpless, "It's fine, she's just this kind of person, anything must be done according to her will. But as time goes on, she won't be able to overcome me and will compromise. "
Hearing this, Xia Wan relaxed a bit. She raised her eyes to look straight ahead, and her gaze became doubtful: "Where are you planning to take me to?"
"Secret." Tang Shaofeng intentionally made close his eyes to take a nap, and later, he would have a surprise for the other party.
After doing as he was told, Xia Wan was really sleepy and fell asleep while tilting her head.
He turned his head to look at the sleeping Xia Wan, and saw gentleness in her eyes.
20 minutes later, the car stopped. Tang Shaofeng leaned in close to Xia Wan's head, and called out sleepily: "Wife, we have arrived."
Opening her eyes, Xia Wan realized that the car had stopped in front of the villa her mother had left for her.
Looking at the quiet and elegant building, Xia Wan felt like she saw her mother before she died. Her eyes reddened and tears streamed down.
Seeing that Xia Wan was crying without any warning, Tang Shaofeng did not know what to do to help her wipe away her tears, "What are you crying for?"
Unwilling to admit that he also had a weak side to her, Xia Wan turned her head around and said angrily: "I left my snacks at your house."
Tang Shaofeng, who didn't know whether to laugh or cry, knew that Xia Wan was moved by it, and thus didn't expose the other party.
"A while ago, I sent someone here to clean it up. I just wanted to give you a surprise and break up with my mom. Let's move ahead of time." Tang Shaofeng dragged Xia Wan and walked into the courtyard. Seeing Xia Wan's expression that was filled with yearning and emotions, she smiled extremely satisfyingly.
Stepping into every corner of the villa, Xia Wan spoke to Tang Shaofeng from the bottom of her heart: "Thank you, Tang Shaofeng."
"Hmm? Didn't you just call me husband? " Tang Shaofeng smirked at Xia Wan, his face was filled with praise and arrogance.
Xia Wan rolled her eyes and went straight into the house. She realised that the furnishings and decorations inside the house had not been changed recklessly, they were still the same as before. Her eyes looked towards Tang Shaofeng as she smiled, her smile innocent and happy.
When choosing the room, Tang Shaofeng insisted on staying in the room Xia Wan had once lived in. Xia Wan had no choice but to give it to her, while he herself chose to stay in the room where her deceased mother used to be.
But Xia Wan's room was too small for her when she was young. Whether it was space or height, it was extremely small for Tang Shaofeng, and he would need to lower his head so that he wouldn't be hit. Xia Wan couldn't help but laugh. What did I say? Isn't it too young? "
"Tsk, I'd love to!" Tang Shaofeng paced around the room, his hands and legs tied, as if he was learning how to get used to peaceful coexistence with this small space.
During dinner time, since Xia Wan was unwilling to go out, the two of them ordered a takeout meal.
Lying on the sofa in the living room, Xia Wan suddenly remembered that Tang Zhenhua knew his mother and couldn't help but ask, "Tang Shaofeng, has your family always been so rich?"
Feeling that his mother did not have the chance to become friends with someone as important as Tang Zhenhua, Xia Wan felt that the two might have known each other for a while, thus she raised this suspicion.
"No, my father met my mother after he left the country. With the help of my grandfather's family, he started his career a little bit. And then it got bigger and bigger. "
Xia Wan nodded thoughtfully, and did not inquire any further.
But Tang Shaofeng thought that Xia Wan was disappointed because she didn't like her relationship.
"My mother's family was a rich family, and they grew up abroad, so my mother was very persistent about family. She wanted to be superior in every way. Xia Wan, don't take what she said to heart. Even my father is annoyed. After all, everyone has different goals, but she has to impose her preferences on others. It's normal for you to not get used to her. "
Tang Shaofeng said with a serious tone, and he hoped that Xia Wan would think it through a little, and not be affected by his words and actions.
"So that's how it is, don't worry Tang Shaofeng, I won't go head to head with my elders." After hearing Tang Shaofeng explain why he held such a deep-rooted obsession, Xia Wan expressed her understanding.
Furthermore, Xia Wan felt that the reason why Xiao Hui had such a sense of superiority was mostly because of Tang Zhenhua's success. Because he had benefited from Xiao Hui's family's help, Tang Zhenhua was able to expand his career.
But Xiao Hui's self-righteous character, made people unable to like her. Tang Zhenhua's success was inseparable from his own hard work, but the other party had automatically ignored it.
"Tang Shaofeng, your father should be afraid of your mother, right?" Xia Wan's eyes were clear as she frankly revealed her own guess. She felt that someone as strong as Xiao Hui would definitely bring up the matters of the past whenever there was a conflict between him and Tang Zhenhua, warning him that he should be grateful. After a long time, perhaps Tang Zhenhua was too lazy to protest and directly compromised.
Tang Shaofeng smiled, "What? Are you going to follow my mom's tiger-like example and tame me? "
Tang Shaofeng became naughty again as he went upstairs to sleep yawning, no longer continuing to chat with the other party.
However, because of this house that he had returned to. Xia Wan was so excited that she couldn't sleep.
Lying in bed, tossing and turning, she suddenly remembered the big box she had buried under the locust tree in the front yard when she was a child.
He crawled up the bed and down the stairs, but Xia Wan did not dare to make the slightest sound, as she was afraid that she would disturb Tang Shaofeng's sweet dreams.
Squatting under the big tree, Xia Wan confirmed her position and then started to dig.
Finally, when the rusty little box revealed a corner, Xia Wan increased her speed and only wanted to dig out the thing quickly.
After holding the small box in his hand, Xia Wan patted the dust off of her hands, and a knowing smile surfaced on her lips.
Actually, there wasn't anything valuable in the box, but to her, it was extremely precious. They were all "treasures" from when she was young.
After bringing the treasures that he had stored for a long time back to her bedroom, Xia Wan opened the box and looked through them one by one.
There were a lot of things inside, a lot of things, like dried leaves, little pendants, and some old photographs.
When he found a single photo of his mother, Xia Wan was pleasantly surprised, and gently dusted off the specks of dust.
For example, when Tang Zhenhua was young, she and her mother were practically like sisters.
Inadvertently, Xia Wan flipped the photo over and saw a row of delicate and pretty little words: Zhenhua, five years, I still have not received you. I don't want to wait any longer. I want to marry someone and wish them both happiness.
Behind the small words, there was a date. Xia Wan furrowed her brows for a long time before confirming that it was the day before her parents' wedding anniversary. That is to say, it was written the day before her mother's marriage.
With his gaze firmly locked on Zhenhua, Xia Wan was unable to calm down for a long time.
Tang Shaofeng's father was actually first love with her mother? This news was simply too shocking.
On the second day, Xia Wan was always distracted, and could not help but glance at the Pagoda tree in the courtyard, in her mind revealing the small words written behind the picture.
Being truly curious, Xia Wan wanted to confirm one thing.
While Tang Shaofeng was helping her do the swing, she sneakily took Tang Shaofeng's phone and made a note of his contact information.
"Tang Shaofeng, I want to go to the hospital to see my father." Xia Wan stood in front of Tang Shaofeng and lied without batting an eyelid.
Frowning, Tang Shaofeng glanced at the wood shavings on his body and softly warned: "Wait for me to take a bath and change clothes, I'll accompany you."
"No need, I still have to find my best friend, is it convenient for you to go?" Xia Wan immediately expressed her opposition.
Raising his eyebrows suspiciously, Tang Shaofeng asked with dissatisfaction: "What's inconvenient about it?"
"Ugh …" "My close friend is really infatuated with her!" With a random reason, Xia Wan fixed her gaze at Tang Shaofeng, afraid that she would reveal any inklings.
Tang Shaofeng walked towards Xia Wan with a charming smile, and asked affectionately: "Are you afraid that she will have thoughts about me?"
In order to make Tang Shaofeng happy, Xia Wan pretended to be angry and turned her head away, "No way!"
With a satisfied expression, Tang Shaofeng let them in.
After driving Tang Shaofeng's car to an inconspicuous coffee shop, Xia Wan sent a message to Tang Zhenhua. She explained her identity and asked to meet him once.
Half an hour later, Xia Wan thought that Tang Zhenhua would not come, so he stood up to leave. Finally, she saw the other party's figure at the door.
After seeing Xia Wan, Tang Zhenhua's face was filled with apology, "I was delayed by a small matter, luckily you were still here."
With a calm look in his eyes, he looked at Tang Zhenhua, who then placed the photo on the table, "Uncle, you and my mother, were once lovers, right?"
Tang Zhenhua's eyes were filled with an incredible light. "Xia, Xia Wan, how did you know? "Could it be that your mother...?"
Xia Wan raised her hand to stop the other party's guess, then pouted towards the photo and said, "Look at the back of the photo."
After reading this, Tang Zhenhua's eyes actually reddened, his face full of guilt and repentance.
Uncle, my mother waited for you for five years. After asking for an answer in place of his mother, Xia Wan's eyes became clear and cold.
"It's a long story..."
With a cold snort, Xia Wan shook her head in denial, "Don't send me away with these words. I guess it's because I met an aunt who can help you with your career, right? So, you endured the pain of abandoning your former lover for the sake of your own future. "
Xia Wan had clearly hit the nail on the head, she wanted to say something but hesitated, as she held onto the coffee cup in front of her without knowing what to do.
"Uncle, I've come to find you today with no other intentions, it's just that my mother is not worth it. If you had chosen to come back, she wouldn't have married a bastard like my father, and she wouldn't have been killed by my stepmother! "
Before he had come, Xia Wan had repeatedly told herself to pay attention to her tone, and when it came to emotional situations, in the end, she couldn't help but become excited.
Hearing this, Tang Zhenhua was already ashamed to the point of not being able to lift his head in shame, "I'm sorry …"
After taking in a deep breath, Xia Wan's expression became slightly gentler, and her gaze disappeared as she replied: "The situation has changed, there's no point speaking anymore. "My mother has suffered all her life, but she can't blame you all. Perhaps this is her life."