binnovel Chapter 222 Do you really want me?
Chapter 222 Do you really want me?
Zhu Ziqing strolled leisurely in the courtyard for half an hour, fine beads of sweat appearing on her forehead. She raised her hand to wipe the sweat, thinking to herself, "It's time to go back to my room and take a shower."
Back in the room, Tan Haoyu was already waiting inside.
Ever since Zhu Ziqing went through that kidnapping ordeal, Tan Haoyu has been extremely worried about her safety, and these days he has even personally helped her take a bath.
At first, Zhu Ziqing would blush with embarrassment every time, but as time went by, she gradually got used to Tan Haoyu's thoughtful care.
The bathroom was filled with steam. Zhu Ziqing stood in front of Tan Haoyu, having removed her clothes, her fair skin faintly visible in the misty steam.
Tan Haoyu's eyes darkened slightly. He tried hard to suppress the desire surging in his heart, took a deep breath, picked up the showerhead, and began to wash Zhu Ziqing's body.
Tan Haoyu's movements were gentle and meticulous, each movement carefully executed, as if afraid of hurting Zhu Ziqing.
After helping Zhu Ziqing take a bath, Tan Haoyu would go back to the bathroom alone and take a cold shower to calm his uncontrollable desires.
When Tan Haoyu's hand gently stroked Zhu Ziqing's slightly protruding belly, a hint of shyness flashed in Zhu Ziqing's eyes. She bit her lip slightly and whispered, "Haoyu, the doctor said the fetus is very stable now..."
Her words carried a hint, but Tan Haoyu didn't seem to understand her meaning. He simply nodded and continued to help her take a bath.
After taking a shower, Zhu Ziqing lay on the bed, looked at Tan Haoyu, and hinted again, "Haoyu, the baby is really stable now, we..."
However, Tan Haoyu looked at her with concern and said, "Qing'er, I know what you mean, but I'm still worried that it will hurt you and the baby. Let's wait a little longer."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Ziqing felt helpless and could only sigh softly.
Zhu Ziqing couldn't hold back any longer. She mustered her courage, suddenly hugged Tan Haoyu, looked directly into his eyes, and asked, "Haoyu, do you want me or not?"
Tan Haoyu's Adam's apple bobbed; he longed for it too.
But when he thought of Zhu Ziqing and the baby in her belly, he hardened his heart and shook his head: "Qing'er, of course I want to, but for your safety, let's forget it."
The light in Zhu Ziqing's eyes dimmed instantly, and her disappointment was palpable.
Zhu Ziqing was unwilling to give up. She nervously reached out, wanting to pull off the bath towel around Tan Haoyu's waist.
However, her hands were trembling slightly from nervousness, and she failed to succeed after several attempts.
Seeing this, Tan Haoyu gently took Zhu Ziqing's hand and said softly, "Qing'er, don't be silly, lie down." Looking at Zhu Ziqing's disappointed expression, his heart softened, and he added, "Actually, if you really want to, we can be more careful..."
As he spoke, Tan Haoyu slowly leaned down and gently kissed Zhu Ziqing's lips.
The kiss was tender and affectionate, as if it carried endless love.
His kisses traveled from Zhu Ziqing's lips down her neck and shoulders... Each kiss was filled with tenderness and affection.
Zhu Ziqing was moved by Tan Haoyu's gentleness. She closed her eyes and immersed herself in Tan Haoyu's tenderness.
On this quiet night, their feelings for each other deepened through their tender interactions.
A tender love filled the room. After their intimate moments, Zhu Ziqing's cheeks were flushed with a charming blush, and her body was covered in a thin layer of sweat, which was crystal clear.
Tan Haoyu looked at her tenderly, gently brushed the hair from her forehead, and said softly, "Baby, let me carry you to wash up."
Zhu Ziqing showed no intention of getting up. She lay lazily against Tan Haoyu's chest, tracing circles on his firm chest with her fingers, a faint smile on her lips, and asked, "Haoyu, were you comfortable just now?"
Tan Haoyu grabbed her fidgeting hand, raised an eyebrow slightly, and said with feigned helplessness, "You little rascal, what time is it, and you're still thinking about these things?"
Then, he changed the subject, "However, I suddenly thought, shouldn't we give the little one in our belly a name?"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Ziqing raised her head slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes: "But, according to the Tan family's rules, aren't children named by their elders?"
Tan Haoyu gently pinched her nose and said with a smile, "Rules are rigid, but people are flexible. This is our child, and I want to help you choose a special name for him."
"Hey, when did you become so unruly?" Zhu Ziqing blinked and teased, "You used to strictly enforce the Tan family rules with Xiaoxuan."
Tan Haoyu smiled helplessly: "How can that be the same? This is our child, it has a different meaning."
Zhu Ziqing stretched and yawned, saying, "Ugh, I'm so tired right now. Choosing a name is such an important thing, I'll think about it properly tomorrow."
Looking at her exhausted appearance, Tan Haoyu felt a pang of heartache. He gently covered her with the blanket, tenderly stroked her belly with his large hand, and murmured softly, "Baby, sleep."
Soon after, Zhu Ziqing drifted into a sweet dream, her breathing even and gentle.
After Zhu Ziqing fell asleep, Tan Haoyu carefully got out of bed, tiptoed to the balcony, took out his phone, and made a call.
Xiao Xingyi's voice came through the phone quickly: "Hey, Haoyu, what's up so late?"
Tan Haoyu said seriously and decisively, "Xingyi, come to Pengcheng tomorrow."
Xiao Xingyi chuckled on the other end of the phone and joked, "Oh, you're in such a hurry to call me over, is it because Ziqing wants to reunite with her family and wants me, the professional, to handle it?"
Tan Haoyu nodded slightly and briefly confirmed, "That's right. Ziqing has always had some unresolved issues regarding her background, and I want to help her fulfill her wish to reunite with her family."
“Okay, no problem, I’ll leave first thing tomorrow morning.” Xiao Xingyi readily agreed.
Tan Haoyu hung up the phone, looked up at the night sky, his eyes filled with determination. He secretly vowed to help Zhu Ziqing find her family so that she would have no regrets.
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The next day, Zhu Ziqing slowly woke up. Still half asleep, she suddenly realized that Tan Haoyu seemed to have been at home the whole time.
"Haoyu, why haven't you been to the company these past few days?" Zhu Ziqing rubbed her eyes and asked in confusion.
Tan Haoyu was sitting on the edge of the bed, looking at her tenderly, and explaining with a smile, "Baby, I was worried about leaving you home alone, so I've been working from home these past few days so I can take care of you and protect your safety at any time."
Zhu Ziqing felt a warmth in her heart and gently took Tan Haoyu's hand, saying, "You are always so thoughtful."
At that moment, a flurry of activity could be heard downstairs.
It turned out that Yang Piaoliang and Liu Meili had arrived at the Tan family's house early in the morning.
The study became a temporary office, with documents and materials piled up on the desk.
After breakfast, Tan Haoyu, as usual, accompanied Zhu Ziqing for a walk in the garden.
Sunlight shone on them, outlining their happy silhouettes. "Qing'er, how are you feeling today?" Tan Haoyu asked with concern.
"I feel great, and the baby is being very good," Zhu Ziqing replied with a smile, her hand unconsciously touching her slightly protruding belly.