These things came out of Tang Yanqi’s mouth very calmly, as if she was telling a story, but Qi Cheng felt uncomfortable listening to it.
He got up, reached out, and hugged Tang Yanqi: "Tangtang, you... are amazing."
Aside from this description, Qi Cheng didn’t know what other words to use to describe Tang Yanqi. She was truly amazing. What kind of mental resilience is this?
If it were her, she would probably have broken down a long time ago.
"So, Tangtang, are you and my idol part of the legendary commercial marriage?"
Tang Yanqi nodded. Qi Cheng quickly followed up with more questions: "Do you like him? Is he good to you?"
Although Qi always referred to him as "my idol," Tang Yanqi knew she cared about her. Did she like Sheng Jianan?
This question was really hard to answer, but as for whether Sheng Jianan treats her well?
That was very easy to answer!
"He’s okay, just so-so."
Tang Yanqi’s words were perfunctory, but Qi Cheng wasn’t stupid. If Sheng Jianan was really good to Tang Yanqi, why would she still be living the same way even though she was already Young Madam Sheng?
Qi Cheng reached out and held Tang Yanqi’s hand: "Then, Tangtang, do you like him?"
If she doesn’t like him, then it doesn’t really matter if he’s good or not. Given Tang Yanqi’s strength, Qi Cheng believed she could live well, but if she does like him, then that’s not good. Physical hardship is tolerable, but if the heart is hurt...
Though Tang Yanqi had a sharp tongue and was indifferent, often ending conversations, her resilience and strength were clear for all to see. If she were hurt emotionally, given her personality, it would probably be very difficult to heal.
Tang Yanqi did not answer quickly and instead remained silent for a long time. Even Qi Cheng, who was usually noisy and impatient, stared quietly, waiting for her answer.
After a long time, Tang Yanqi finally spoke: "I liked him, but I will not like him again."
Qi Cheng was silent. Clearly, this answer meant her heart had been hurt.
The dormitory fell silent again, just as Qi Cheng was about to make a big gesture to break the ice in her familiar way, but then Tang Yanqi started to speak: "Back then, Mr. Sheng suddenly chose me to be his granddaughter-in-law, and from that moment, he really disliked me. Later, he confronted me directly, saying that if I could break off the engagement, he would still save the Tang Family and agree to all my requests."
"That generous, huh?"
"Yes, very generous. Later I found out he had someone he considered his goddess, and he wanted to save the position of Young Madam Sheng for her. But I disrupted his plans for the future."
At this point, Tang Yanqi fell silent, the corners of her mouth curling into a bleak smile: "Chengzi, I don’t desire to be his lover, but I don’t want to be someone he dislikes either. Do you think I’m too cowardly?"
Qi Cheng looked at Tang Yanqi. She always thought Tang Yanqi was beautiful, not in a breathtaking way, but the more you looked, the more beautiful she became. At this moment, Qi Cheng thought that Tang Yanqi’s beauty had reached its peak, with the bleakness at the corners of her mouth, her face tranquil as water, and the carefree aura surrounding her.
It was a despair that made one’s heart ache, that made one want to cry.
Qi Cheng hugged Tang Yanqi tightly. Obviously, it was Tang Yanqi who was wounded and had endured so much, but at this moment, Qi Cheng burst into tears with a "wah."
"Tangtang, you still have me. Remember, no matter when, you still have me."