Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Li Jing first transferred a thousand to Chen Yao as a deposit. After the matter was settled, she would transfer the rest of the money to Chen Yao. Chen Yao originally wanted Li Jing to transfer more money, but she was worried that Li Jing would be suspicious, so she accepted the money first.
After receiving the money, Chen Yao happily went to the cafeteria to buy delicious food, but she did not know that their deal had been heard by others.
Tan Rou wanted to go back to the classroom to get her textbook that she had left behind. When she returned, she saw what Li Jing and Chen Yao were talking about. She quietly walked closer to listen for a while and realized that Chen Yao was cheating Li Jing of money.
Heh, Tan Rou didnât like either of them. No matter who was deceived, Tan Rou would be happy. She wanted to see how Chen Yao would persuade her.
After taking the books, Tan Rou immediately returned home and saw Tao Zhi as soon as she entered.
âBig Brother, why are you free to come here at noon?â Tan Rou asked.
Tao Zhi was usually in the office at noon and would only come over in the afternoon.
âThereâs a banquet tonight, and Iâve been requested to bring a female companion. I donât have a suitable candidate by my side, so Iâd like you to accompany me to the banquet.â Tao Zhi said.
However, Tan Rou rejected her brotherâs request. âIâm sorry, Big Brother. Itâs too late. I promised Third Brother a few days ago that I would accompany him to the banquet tonight, so 1 canât go with you.â
âCancel on him and come with me,â Tao Zhi said unhappily.
Tan Rou smiled helplessly. âNo, 1 made a promise with him first. I canât go back on my word.â
Tao Zhi knew that Tan Rou wouldnât agree, so he was just saying it casually.
âWhat are you talking about? What promise canât be broken?â Li Li and Tian Tian came downstairs and happened to hear the Tao siblings talking about the â promise*.
Tan Rou saw Tian Tian at a glance. She suddenly had an idea. âWe were just talking about tonightâs banquet with Big Brother. Big Brother and Third Brother are going to attend the same banquet tonight. I promised Third Brother that 1 would be his female companion, but Big Brother also lacks female companions. Itâs really difficult!â
After she finished speaking, she even gave Li Li a look. Li Li received Tan Ronâs signal and deliberately said, âBrother Tao, do you need a female companion tonight? Why donât you bring Tiantian and me there?â
Tian Tian looked at Li Li in shock. She shook her head shyly and said, âNo, you guys go ahead. I wonât join in the fun.â
Tao Zhi was a little disappointed. Other than Tan Rou, the person he wanted to bring the most was Tian Tian. Moreover, there would be a lot of delicious food at the banquet tonight. He felt that Tian Tian would like it.
âAre you really not going to consider it?â Tao Zhi still wanted to fight for it. âThere will be many cakes and all kinds of delicacies at the banquet tonight.â
Tian Tian bit her lips lightly. âAm I only a foodie in Brother Tao Zhiâs eyes?â
âThatâs not what I meant,â Tao Zhi hurriedly explained. âItâs just that thereâs a lot of delicious food tonight. I donât want you to miss out from this banquet.â
The two of them stood awkwardly facing each other. Li Li broke the silence. âOh, Brother Tao, Iâm so sorry. 1 just remembered that 1 have an appointment with Lan Ning to go shopping tonight. 1 canât go with you.â
Tao Zhi said, âItâs okay. You two have fun. Iâll get Xiao Zheng to send you there.â
Li Li nudged Tian Tian. âTian Tian, if Big Brother Tao doesnât have a female companion tonight, heâll definitely be laughed at by others. Heâs so handsome and rich, but he doesnât even have a female companion. How sad! Go with him and tell me whatâs good at the banquet tonight.â
Tian Tian really wanted to go, but she was too shy to be Tao Zhiâs partner. âIâ¦â
Tao Zhi could tell that Tian Tian was in a difficult position. He said dejectedly, âThen forget it. Iâ¦â
âIf Brother Tao Zhi doesnât mind my stupidity, Iâm willing to go to the banquet with you.â Tian Tian mustered her courage.
Tao Zhi immediately changed his words. âAlright, Iâll take you out now to buy clothes and get you styled.â
âBig brother, what are you so anxious about?â Tan Rou mocked. We donât have classes in the afternoon. âCanât you wait until weâre done eating?â
Li Li snickered at the side. âIâm afraid that Brother Tao has already planned it out, right?â
âDonât talk nonsense. It was an impromptu decision.â Tao Zhi stammered.
After they finished their meal in a hurry, Tao Zhi drove Tian Tian out for shopping..