Chapter 65: Wife, I can sleep with you

"Who are you?"

After hearing Xu Tian's voice, the tone of the Tang Family Patriarch grew even colder.

"Hello, Grandpa. I am Xu Tian."

Xu Tian replied in a respectful tone: "After marrying Bingyan, I should have taken the initiative to go to the Imperial Capital to see you. However, I have been quite busy with work lately, so I haven't been able to pay a visit. I hope you can forgive me, Grandpa."

"But please rest assured, Grandpa. Everything is normal with Bingyan here in Jiangcheng. In a while, we will go back together to see you."

"You... are Xu Tian?"

The Tang Family Patriarch was somewhat surprised. Back when Tang Bingyan insisted on marrying against the family's wishes, he had already investigated this person named Xu Tian.

But wasn't Xu Tian someone who didn't like his granddaughter? And he had even been wanting a divorce all this time.

Could it be that he was moved by his granddaughter and had a change of heart, wanting to live a stable life with her?

"It is me, Grandpa."

Xu Tian acted as if he were completely unaware that the Tang Family Patriarch was angry: "Bingyan and I have both been quite busy these past two days. Today, we finally managed to get off work early, so I stewed some pork ribs for Bingyan, but she doesn't seem to have much of an appetite."

"Although it is quite rude to ask, could you tell me what Bingyan usually likes to eat, Grandpa?"

A Wei and Chen Xiaoxiao listened, dumbfounded, as Xu Tian chatted casually with the Tang Family Patriarch on the other end of the phone.

Is this Xu Tian truly lacking in social awareness?

Can't he tell that the Tang Family Patriarch is currently angry?

However, with Xu Tian stirring things up, the Tang Family Patriarch also felt heartache for his granddaughter. Upon hearing that Tang Bingyan had no appetite lately, he actually forgot the purpose of his own phone call for a moment.

"Bingyan, she has been a picky eater since she was young. I've spent no small amount of effort trying to get her to eat on time..."

"How about this: I will have the butler compile a menu and send it to A Wei; you can use it for reference."

"Alright, thank you, Grandpa." Xu Tian then spoke again, as if he had suddenly thought of something: "Are you going to speak with Bingyan, Grandpa? Then I won't disturb you two. I'll hand the phone to her right now..."

"No need." The Tang Family Patriarch sighed: "You and Bingyan go have a good meal."

Having said that, the Tang Family Patriarch hung up the phone on his own initiative.

At the same time, in the Imperial Capital.

"Patriarch, aren't you going to ask the eldest young lady anymore?" the butler beside the Tang Family Patriarch asked with some surprise.

"No need to ask." The Tang Family Patriarch took off his glasses and rubbed the space between his eyebrows: "I investigated that kid Xu Tian; he is just an ordinary young man. He originally didn't want to marry Bingyan, and Bingyan spent quite a lot of effort to pursue him."

"With that kid by Bingyan's side, Bingyan certainly won't do those things, and she wouldn't dare let him see blood."

"But Xu Tian's status is still too low; he is not worthy of the eldest young lady."

The butler poured a cup of tea for the Tang Family Patriarch: "The eldest young lady has suffered no small amount of grievances for the sake of this marriage."

"I am old now, and I can't manage that much. As long as Bingyan likes it, I will let her be. The children of our Tang family do not need to sacrifice themselves for political marriages."

"Those children from big families are worldly and mercenary at such a young age; they might not necessarily be worthy of Bingyan either."

The Tang Family Patriarch was quite insightful.

"That is true. I didn't expect that kid to be able to cook for the eldest young lady himself. That is already much better than those young masters."

At the Jiangcheng villa, Xu Tian handed the phone to Tang Bingyan.

"Wife, I didn't say anything wrong to make Grandpa unhappy, did I?"

Tang Bingyan stared at the phone Xu Tian handed over, stunned for a moment before shaking her head.

Xu Tian's changes over these past two days were too great, making her always think she was still in a dream—a beautiful dream she would never want to wake up from.

"Eldest young lady, will the Patriarch call back again?"

A Wei asked cautiously.

He still didn't quite believe that this matter had just been brushed aside.

He felt that perhaps the Tang Family Patriarch didn't want to question the eldest young lady in front of an outsider like Xu Tian and intended to settle accounts later.

"He shouldn't anymore," Tang Bingyan said indifferently.

She understood her grandfather's character. Her grandfather must have investigated Xu Tian before and knew that, given how much she cared about Xu Tian, it was absolutely impossible for her to use those methods in front of him.

Therefore, with Xu Tian present, there was simply no need for any explanation on her part.

"Wife, let's go up quickly; it's quite cold here."

Xu Tian reached out toward Tang Bingyan: "Let's go. I'll cook for you. You go upstairs and take a bath first; I'll call you when the food is ready. Next time, just let A Wei and the others do these dirty and tiring jobs. How could you come to a place like this?"

"Xu Tian, how are you talking to the eldest young lady? It's not your place to question what the eldest young lady does, is it?"

Seeing Xu Tian act like this, Chen Xiaoxiao was so angry she didn't know where to vent.

Who does he think he is, daring to point fingers at the eldest young lady?

A Wei helplessly tugged at Chen Xiaoxiao: "Just say less. Do you want to be put in solitary confinement again?"

Xu Tian is clearly trying to please their president; how did it become pointing fingers in Chen Xiaoxiao's eyes?

It's no wonder this woman has been single for over twenty years and can't find a boyfriend.

"Did I say something wrong? You wouldn't have also been fooled by this scumbag..."

Chen Xiaoxiao was still unconvinced, but seeing Tang Bingyan's cold, emotionless gaze, she swallowed the words that had already reached her lips.

"Eldest young lady, Young Master Xu, you two go up first. Leave this place to us."

A Wei hurriedly opened the door to the basement room. With air circulation, the heavy smell of blood that had been in the room faded quite a bit.

Chen Xiaoxiao was furious and glared fiercely at A Wei.

She had only been in solitary confinement for a few days, and even A Wei had defected?

And calling that scumbag 'Young Master Xu'—is he worthy?

Because Tang Bingyan had hidden the news about Xu Tian, Chen Xiaoxiao had been put in solitary confinement and naturally hadn't noticed that Xu Tian had been coming home on time every day after work and showing concern for Tang Bingyan.

But A Wei had seen all of this.

Although he didn't believe in the saying that a prodigal son returning is worth more than gold, since Xu Tian now wanted to live a good life with the eldest young lady, and the eldest young lady was letting bygones be bygones, he felt he had no qualification or reason to object.

However, seeing that Chen Xiaoxiao was still full of hostility toward Xu Tian, he guessed she wouldn't come around so quickly.

If she can't come around, so be it; A Wei only hoped she wouldn't try to be clever and defy the eldest young lady's wishes again.

He hadn't lived enough yet and didn't want to be punished every other day.

In the middle of the night, in Tang Bingyan's bedroom.

Fire.

An overwhelming fire swallowed everything.

Tang Bingyan could even feel the scorching temperature of the flames burning her skin.

In the midst of this great fire, Xu Tian's figure disappeared from her sight bit by bit, finally being completely swallowed by the flames.

"No!"

Tang Bingyan let out a loud shout and bolted up from the bed. She clutched her chest where her heart was, breathing in fresh air like a fish out of water.

Her heart was beating irregularly, giving her the feeling of constantly falling.

Tang Bingyan bit her teeth in pain, trying to suppress the violent trembling of her body.

With a "click," the room's light was turned on. She subconsciously squinted her eyes to block the warm white light pouring down from above.

Just then, a figure ran over from the doorway and pulled her directly into his arms.

Tang Bingyan was stunned for a moment, but the familiar scent quickly calmed her mind.

"Wife, did you have a nightmare again?"

Xu Tian and Tang Bingyan were still sleeping in separate rooms. Previously, he had intended to sleep on the sofa in Tang Bingyan's master bedroom, but Tang Bingyan felt that wouldn't allow for good rest, so she simply had the villa's servants tidy up a room next door.

Actually, Xu Tian wanted to sleep with Tang Bingyan, but he felt that things were progressing too quickly, so he wanted to wait for a suitable opportunity—when Tang Bingyan completely trusted him—before taking their relationship a step further.

But tonight, he felt somewhat restless.

Just now, he was drowsy and barely asleep when he heard a cry of alarm from next door.

So, without even thinking, he rushed to Tang Bingyan's room at the first opportunity.

Sure enough, seeing Tang Bingyan's state, he knew her sleep anxiety had flared up again.

"I'm fine."

Tang Bingyan's body was somewhat stiff while held in Xu Tian's arms.

"Really fine?"

Seeing Tang Bingyan clearly pale but still trying to act tough, Xu Tian felt a pang of heartache: "If you're scared, I can sleep with you."