My whirlwind marriage partner is a wealthy CEO

Chapter 184 He's really good to me

Tan Haoyu chuckled and sat down on the bedside. "You're sleeping so soundly, I didn't want to wake you. Would you like Aunt Liu to bring breakfast to your room?"

"No need!" Zhu Ziqing quickly shook her head, threw off the covers and was about to get out of bed. "I...I'll be done in a minute."

She didn't want the Tan family elders to think she was a lazy daughter-in-law, especially on their first official meeting.

Looking at her flustered appearance, Tan Haoyu's eyes were full of doting: "Don't rush, take your time."

Zhu Ziqing didn't have time to respond and rushed into the bathroom. Tan Haoyu watched her go, his smile deepening.

After she finished getting ready, the two went downstairs together. As soon as they reached the living room, they saw Mr. and Mrs. Tan sitting on the sofa. Mrs. Tan seemed a little angry, while Mr. Tan was gently coaxing her in a soft voice.

"Don't be angry, I'm doing this for your own good, okay?" Mr. Tan gently patted Mrs. Tan's hand.

Mrs. Tan snorted and turned her head away: "You always say that, and what's the result?"

Watching this scene, Zhu Ziqing couldn't help but feel envious. She secretly glanced at Tan Haoyu, thinking: How wonderful it would be if we could be this loving in the future.

When Mrs. Tan noticed them, she immediately put away her displeasure and asked with a smile, "Ziqing, did you sleep well last night?"

Zhu Ziqing blushed and lowered her head guiltily, "It's...it's alright."

Aunt Tan seemed oblivious to her odd behavior and turned to Aunt Liu, saying, "Aunt Liu, prepare breakfast."

Just then, Tan Xiaoxuan, wearing pink cartoon pajamas, came downstairs rubbing her eyes. She casually sat down at the dining table and yawned, "Mom, good morning."

Looking at her, Mrs. Tan's eyes were full of affection: "My child, why did you come down in your pajamas again?"

Tan Xiaoxuan said with a grin, "Anyway, it's at home, and there are no outsiders."

She suddenly caught sight of Zhu Ziqing and blinked, "Sister-in-law, why is your face so red? Did my brother bully you?"

Zhu Ziqing became even more embarrassed by the question and quickly shook her head: "No...no."

Tan Xiaoxuan persisted, leaning closer to her and teasing, "Really? Then did my brother...?"

"Tan Xiaoxuan!" Tan Haoyu interrupted her coldly, his eyes warning her.

Tan Xiaoxuan stuck out her tongue and obediently sat back down in her chair: "Okay, okay, I won't say anything more."

Mrs. Tan shook her head with a smile: "You child, you're never serious."

Tan Xiaoxuan shrugged, looking indifferent: "Anyway, you guys spoil me."

Watching the family interact, Zhu Ziqing felt both envious and warm. She quietly took Tan Haoyu's hand and whispered, "Your family is so wonderful."

Tan Haoyu grasped her hand in return, his voice gentle: "From now on, this will be your home too."

Zhu Ziqing nodded, a happy smile on her face.

Tan Haoyu frowned slightly and said in a low voice, seeing that Tan Xiaoxuan was still wearing her cartoon pajamas and showed no intention of changing, "Xiaoxuan, change your clothes before you eat breakfast."

Tan Xiaoxuan curled her lip dismissively and arrogantly replied, "What I wear is none of your business. As long as my future husband doesn't mind, that's all that matters."

Seeing this, Zhu Ziqing gently tugged at Tan Haoyu's sleeve and whispered, "Never mind, don't say anything more."

Tan Xiaoxuan winked at Zhu Ziqing and said with a grin, "My sister-in-law is so good to me! I'll definitely be on your side from now on!"

Mr. Tan put down his newspaper and smiled as he smoothed things over: "Alright, Xiaoxuan, you stay home with Mom and Ziqing for a while, I'll go pick up Grandpa."

Tan Xiaoxuan immediately said in a coquettish tone, "Dad, don't worry, I will definitely take good care of Mom and my sister-in-law!"

After she finished speaking, she playfully bowed and then skipped upstairs to change her clothes.

Zhu Ziqing watched Tan Xiaoxuan's retreating figure, feeling a pang of envy. The Tan family had such a harmonious atmosphere; she hoped she could integrate into the family as soon as possible.

Suddenly, she remembered that she hadn't prepared gifts for Tan's father and Tan Xiaoxuan, and felt a pang of regret.

Just then, my phone vibrated. It was a WeChat message from Tan Haoyu: "Take a look at the gift box on the coffee table in the room."

Zhu Ziqing was stunned for a moment, then quickly returned to her room and saw two exquisite gift boxes on the coffee table.

She opened it and found a beautiful tea set and a book titled "On the Self-Cultivation of an Actor".

She instantly understood Tan Haoyu's intention. Although Tan's father enjoyed traveling, he also had an interest in tea ceremony; and Tan Xiaoxuan had always been passionate about acting, so this book was the perfect gift for her.

Zhu Ziqing was deeply moved and was about to send a message to Tan Haoyu to express her gratitude when she heard Tan Xiaoxuan calling from outside the door, "Sister-in-law, come quickly! Come with me and Mom to stroll in the back garden!"

Zhu Ziqing quickly put down her phone, turned around and walked out of the room, replying with a smile, "Coming!"

In the back garden, sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dappled shadows.

Zhu Ziqing, Tan's mother, and Tan Xiaoxuan strolled among the flowers.

Although the garden is not large, it is filled with all kinds of rare flowers, and the air is filled with a faint fragrance.

"Mom, look how beautifully this peony is blooming!" Tan Xiaoxuan said excitedly, pointing to a blooming peony.

Mrs. Tan nodded with a smile: "Yes, the flowers are blooming especially well this year."

After walking for a while, Mrs. Tan got a little tired, so the group sat down to rest in the pavilion in the center of the garden.

Mrs. Tan gently rubbed her knees and said to Tan Xiaoxuan, "Xiaoxuan, go get me a coat, it's getting a bit chilly."

Tan Xiaoxuan nodded obediently: "Okay, I'll go right away."

As she turned to leave, she winked at Zhu Ziqing, signaling her not to worry.

After Tan Xiaoxuan walked away, Tan's mother turned around and looked at Zhu Ziqing gently: "Ziqing, Haoyu has a cold personality and may not be good at expressing himself sometimes. You should be more understanding of him."

Zhu Ziqing smiled slightly and nodded, saying, "Mom, I understand. Although Haoyu appears cold on the outside, he is very gentle on the inside, and I can feel it."

Mrs. Tan nodded in satisfaction, a hint of relief flashing in her eyes. After a moment of silence, she suddenly said, "Actually, Xiaoxuan is an adopted child."

Zhu Ziqing was taken aback for a moment, but quickly regained her composure: "I know."

Mrs. Tan was somewhat surprised: "You knew?"

Zhu Ziqing smiled and said calmly, "Haoyu told me. He also said that Grandpa had tried to match him up with Xiaoxuan, but he always treated Xiaoxuan like a younger sister."

Upon hearing this, a hint of admiration flashed in Mrs. Tan's eyes: "Ziqing, you are more sensible than I imagined. Now I know why he chose you as his wife."

She paused, then continued, "Haoyu has never been a talkative child. He has a personality like his father, but he is even more capable than his father. I was worried that his personality would make him neglect you, but last night I observed him and he took very good care of you."

Zhu Ziqing blushed and whispered, "Haoyu, he... he's really good to me."