Tang Yi's hands were clenched into fists. After a long, long while, her voice hoarse, she said, "Okay."
Tang Yi opened the car door and got out. Seeing Zheng Ze Min, Tang Yi transformed her love for Zheng Ze Min and her guilt towards the entire village into hatred for Mr. Mo.
This man, under the guise of acting for her own good, constantly claiming to be her father, had nonetheless pushed her step by step into an abyss.
This man was utterly selfish.
He said he loved her mother.
In reality, he loved himself the most, didn't he?
It was merely because of an unfulfilled love, a sense of regret, that he mistook that regret for love for her mother.
Only she was to be pitied. Now that her mother was gone, Mr. Mo had the final say.
If Tang Yi didn't comply, he could use Zheng Ze Min to threaten her.
Because he knew all too well where Tang Yi's feelings for Zheng Ze Min lay.
How ironic. He had never fulfilled his responsibilities as a father, yet now he was posturing as an elder before him.
Tang Yi was helpless.
Tang Yi got out of the car and walked up to Zheng Ze Min. She studied him, then softly said, "A Min, you are a qualified boyfriend, and you will be a qualified husband, even a father."
Zheng Ze Min knew this was Tang Yi's final farewell to him.
Zheng Ze Min looked at Tang Yi, wanting to speak to her, but words failed him, unsure of where to begin.
Finally, enduring the pain, he said to Tang Yi, "You too."
Tang Yi forced a bitter smile.
Whether it was true or not, it no longer mattered.
In the days to come, her absence from his life, her hope for him to live happily was more important than anything.
Tang Yi stepped forward, gently embraced Zheng Ze Min, and whispered into his ear, "From now on, can you not forget me, nor miss me, nor look for me? Just leave a small space for me in the deepest part of your heart."
Tang Yi's voice was very soft, as if she were pleading with Zheng Ze Min.
For some reason, Zheng Ze Min felt a pang of sadness upon seeing Tang Yi, but he couldn't be so selfish; he couldn't disregard the lives of the entire village.
Tang Yi was wonderful, and he was happy with her.
If only Tang Yi weren't Mr. Mo's daughter, that would have been even better.
Thinking this, Zheng Ze Min lowered his eyes, not wanting Tang Yi to see his disappointment. After a long moment, he finally said, "Okay."
Hearing Zheng Ze Min's voice, Tang Yi's lips curved upwards slightly, revealing a desolate smile.
Just as Tang Yi and Zheng Ze Min were embracing, unwilling to part, a car horn blared.
Tang Yi whispered into Zheng Ze Min's ear, "A Min, I have to go."
With that, she left without looking back.
Zheng Ze Min watched Tang Yi's retreating figure, unable to tear his gaze away for a long, long time.
After Tang Yi got into the car, she dared not look back. Yet, whether it was her intuition or the telepathic connection between her and Zheng Ze Min,
Tang Yi knew that Zheng Ze Min was still watching her from behind.
Thinking of this, Tang Yi's nose suddenly felt a sting.
In the past, Tang Yi had always thought that if she had a father, she wouldn't be bullied by other children.
Every time Tang Yi was bullied, her emotions would be like a roller coaster, and she desperately wished she had a father.
A father would protect her and prevent her from being bullied.
But now, Tang Yi no longer felt that way.
Now, Tang Yi suddenly thought that if she were an orphan, perhaps she would have fewer worries.
How wonderful it would be if she were an orphan.
As the car finally drove further away, Tang Yi could no longer hold back and burst into tears.
Mr. Mo, sitting in the front passenger seat, saw Tang Yi crying so sorrowfully, and his heart felt uneasy.
However, if given another chance, he would still do the same.
Zheng Ze Min, an ordinary lawyer, was simply not good enough for a perfect girl like Tang Yi.
Zheng Ze Min was only with Tang Yi because she had him as a father, and her family was wealthy.
In the future, he would reveal his true colors.
Thinking this, Mr. Mo felt he had done nothing wrong.
Everything he had done was for Tang Yi's own good.
Mr. Mo felt no remorse whatsoever for breaking up Tang Yi and Zheng Ze Min.
He believed that everything he had done was with a clear conscience.
He was doing it for Tang Yi's benefit.
Back home, Tang Yi finally couldn't bear it. Upon returning to her room, she began to sob uncontrollably.
She opened WeChat, and at the very top were Zheng Ze Min and the messages he had sent her.
After Zheng Ze Min and Tang Yi got together, he had never said "I love you" to her. However, his actions had consistently protected Tang Yi, showing her through deeds how deep his feelings for her were.
The next day.
Tang Yi got ready early in the morning, preparing to go to work.
Seeing Tang Yi about to leave, Mr. Mo couldn't help but frown and ask, "Where are you going?"
"To work."
Mr. Mo initially wanted to ask Tang Yi not to go to work, but to go directly to Mo Corporation. He wanted to make her his assistant, and after a few years of training, she could take over the company.
But then he thought, he seemed to have been pushing Tang Yi too hard lately. If he didn't let her go to work, Tang Yi would surely have reservations.
Moreover, if Tang Yi were at Fu Yan Ting's company, she could learn a great deal.
Thinking this, Mr. Mo didn't stop Tang Yi. However, Mr. Mo worried that Zheng Ze Min might pester Tang Yi.
After all, a girlfriend who could save him ten years of struggle was not someone he would easily let go of.
Tang Yi saw through Mr. Mo's thoughts and let out a cold snort. She said irritably, "Not everyone is like you. A Min is not that kind of person. You don't need to doubt him. Besides..."
Tang Yi paused, then glanced at a nearby corner and said coldly, "Haven't you already sent people to monitor me?"
"Yi Yi, what are you saying? What do you mean I sent people to monitor you? In fact, I'm just worried you'll be deceived and have someone secretly protect you."
Indeed, Tang Yi was simple-minded and lacked practical experience in this society.
However, if these words came from someone else, they might have been moving.
But coming from Mr. Mo, Tang Yi found it utterly amusing.
And Tang Yi, without politeness, let out a laugh.
Mr. Mo knew Tang Yi was mocking him.
But he didn't care.
If doing so could make Tang Yi happy, then let her say whatever she wanted.
Tang Yi also found it tiresome.
After saying a few words, she turned and left.
If she didn't leave soon, she would be late for work.
Although Tang Yi was able to get a job at Fu Corporation was arranged by Yan Xi.
Tang Yi could not betray Yan Xi's trust in her.