Zheng Zemin suddenly realized that what he had said seemed a bit harsh.
He and Tang Yi were not yet in a relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend.
He was acting like a jealous boyfriend here, saying these things to Tang Yi, which was indeed not very appropriate.
However, he simply couldn't bear to see Tang Yi degrading herself like this.
Therefore, the thought of Tang Yi being with Mr. Mo, an older man, made Zheng Zemin furious.
It wasn't that Mr. Mo wasn't excellent, but rather, Mr. Mo was so old that he could be Tang Yi's father.
During the time Tang Yi was away, Zheng Zemin couldn't find her whereabouts. He had thought that Tang Yi was living very well, but he never expected her to be degrading herself to such an extent.
As soon as Zheng Zemin thought of this, he became even more angry.
But now, when Tang Yi asked Zheng Zemin with indifference and distance, "Did you go to such great lengths to wait for me here just to say these things to me?"
Zheng Zemin was momentarily speechless and didn't know how to respond.
After a moment of silence, Zheng Zemin said, "That's not what I meant, Tang Yi. I don't want you to degrade yourself. If you need money, you can tell me. I have it."
Upon hearing Zheng Zemin's words, Tang Yi suddenly burst into laughter.
She laughed out of anger at Zheng Zemin's words.
Tang Yi had originally thought that in Zheng Zemin's heart, she was different from other women.
She hadn't expected that deep down, Zheng Zemin thought of her this way.
Thinking about this, Tang Yi felt that she didn't need to explain anything to Zheng Zemin. Originally, Tang Yi had intended to explain, but now, seeing Zheng Zemin's attitude and tone of voice, Tang Yi knew that whether she explained or not was no longer necessary.
After a moment of silence, Tang Yi spoke faintly, "You also said that Mr. Mo is rich. I am indeed materialistic. Lawyer Zheng, perhaps you haven't experienced poverty, the kind where your landlord forces you to pay rent, or the tragic experience of being kicked out. So, you can speak righteously in front of me, but I can't. I can't go back to the past and live in poverty again. Therefore, I chose Mr. Mo. What's wrong with that?"
Zheng Zemin was left speechless by Tang Yi's words.
He also knew that his words had hurt Tang Yi.
But that wasn't what he meant; he didn't look down on Tang Yi.
As a straightforward man, he didn't know how to say things that Tang Yi would accept, nor did he know how to speak more tactfully.
He could only watch helplessly as Tang Yi misunderstood him.
After Tang Yi finished saying what she wanted to say, she opened the car door and got out.
This time, no matter how Zheng Zemin called out to Tang Yi, she ignored him.
Perhaps, from the very beginning, Tang Yi and Zheng Zemin were people from two different worlds.
Tang Yi's feelings for Zheng Zemin were the biggest mistake.
Fortunately, it ended before it even began.
Fortunately, Tang Yi stopped herself in time.
She didn't let this mistake continue to extend.
As Tang Yi got out of the car, Han Xiao also walked out of the coffee shop.
Upon seeing Tang Yi, Han Xiao quickly called out to her.
Tang Yi felt that she must not have checked the almanac before going out today; otherwise, why would so many people be looking for her?
And why was everyone here with ill intentions?
Tang Yi furrowed her brows and prepared to pretend not to see Han Xiao and leave.
However, Han Xiao didn't give Tang Yi that chance.
Han Xiao quickly stepped forward and stood in front of Tang Yi.
Tang Yi frowned and asked faintly, "Is there something?"
As she spoke, Tang Yi was still looking around.
Han Xiao saw through Tang Yi's thoughts and sneered, "You don't need to look. Old Mo has already returned to the company."
Hearing this, Tang Yi withdrew her gaze, sized up Han Xiao, and asked, "Are you looking for me for something?"
"Miss Tang, may I have a few minutes of your time? I have something to tell you."
Tang Yi instinctively wanted to refuse.
However, Han Xiao then said, "It won't take up too much of your time. It's about your mother."
Upon hearing Han Xiao mention her mother, Tang Yi nodded and followed Han Xiao back into the coffee shop.
Han Xiao observed Tang Yi. She looked so much like Yu Gui Lan. If it weren't for her age, she might have suspected that the girl in front of her was Yu Gui Lan.
Han Xiao asked, "What would you like to drink? My treat."
"No need, just a glass of plain water is fine."
Tang Yi didn't want to get too involved with Han Xiao, not even for a cup of coffee.
She didn't like Han Xiao.
If Han Xiao hadn't mentioned her mother, Tang Yi wouldn't have been here at all.
Facing Tang Yi's refusal, Han Xiao didn't seem angry. After the waiter left, Han Xiao said, "Miss Tang, here is five hundred thousand. Please stay away from Old Mo in the future."
Tang Yi suddenly laughed.
She had guessed that Han Xiao looking for her wouldn't be for any good reason.
However, is five hundred thousand too stingy?
Tang Yi didn't want to be involved with Mr. Mo, but she really couldn't stand Han Xiao's smug expression.
Therefore, Tang Yi asked faintly, "Five hundred thousand? As far as I know, Mr. Mo's company's daily profit dividends are more than five hundred thousand, aren't they?"
Han Xiao didn't expect Tang Yi to be so audacious.
As expected, this woman approached Old Mo with designs on his fortune.
Otherwise, how could she so easily forgive Old Mo for what he did to Yu Gui Lan back then?
Han Xiao narrowed her eyes, sized up Tang Yi, and said coldly, "Miss Tang, what do you mean by that?"
Tang Yi smiled but said nothing.
Han Xiao then said, "Your mother, Yu Gui Lan, and I were actually best friends. Back then, she was unfaithful and betrayed Old Mo, getting involved with another man. During that time, it was I who silently accompanied Old Mo through the lowest point of his life."
Han Xiao knew that Yu Gui Lan was dead.
She couldn't come back to expose Han Xiao's lie.
And given Tang Yi's and Mr. Mo's current attitude, Tang Yi wouldn't ask Old Mo, and Old Mo wouldn't proactively explain.
So, she could say whatever she pleased.
"Later, your biological father ran away. Your mother didn't want to be a single mother and didn't have the money or the ability to raise you. So, she approached Old Mo and told him that you were his biological daughter. If Old Mo hadn't been on a business trip at the time, and his family hadn't agreed to let your mother marry Old Mo, your mother would have had no choice but to leave with you."
"You're lying. That can't be true."
Tang Yi knew her mother. She was so kind, she wouldn't do such a thing.
"Believe it or not, it's up to you."
Han Xiao was indifferent. Her main purpose in talking to Tang Yi wasn't to tell her about the past; she just wanted Tang Yi to have some self-awareness. In this lifetime, it was impossible for Tang Yi to return to the Mo family.
Han Xiao paused and then said, "I'm telling you this just to let you know that your appearance has severely affected the lives of our family of three."