"Come with me!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the always silent Dan Tingye suddenly moved.
He reached out, grabbed her wrist, and led her off the stage.
"Leave the press conference for you to host."
"Young Master..." Yao was stunned, staring in disbelief.
There’s no speech prepared, how could he host it?
Besides, you’ve been the one handling this case all along!
But by the time Yao came to his senses, Dan Tingye had already led Meimei off the stage.
"Brother—"
"Meimei—"
Upon hearing the news, Jiang Nan and Youyou rushed over, only to catch a glimpse of the two of them getting into the sports car. The cool car made a sharp turn and disappeared down the road, impossible to catch up with.
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"Tingye, where are you taking me?" Meimei grabbed the seatbelt with both hands, turning her head to look intently at Dan Tingye in the driver’s seat. Her gaze was soft and obedient, just like before, trusting him completely.
Even though he suddenly took her away from the press conference, she wasn’t angry but believed he must have his reasons.
Dan Tingye gripped the steering wheel with one hand. Hearing her words, he tightened his hold, his face tense as he turned to glance at her. Seeing her slightly scared expression, his eyes narrowed, and he eased off the gas, slowing the car down.
"Why didn’t you say you were scared?"
"Because Tingye takes care of me the most. Even if I don’t say, you’d notice." Meimei raised her face, her big eyes blinking playfully.
She was still as obedient as ever, but the sense of inferiority was gone, replaced by an indescribable mischievousness.
"Screech—"
Dan Tingye suddenly slammed the brakes, bringing the car to a stop by the roadside.
As the car stopped, he realized he had brought her to GW. While he was conflicted about how to explain, her clear voice rang out.
"Did you bring me to visit your school, Tingye?"
Meimei pushed open the car door, standing by the school gate, curiously looking around.
Though she wanted to see Tingye’s school, since she’d just returned, shouldn’t they first visit Auntie, Uncle, Jiang Nan, and Youyou?
Although it was strange, seeing Tingye’s somewhat gloomy look, Meimei kindly kept silent and followed him into the campus.
They walked until they reached the artificial pond in the campus before stopping.
"These fifteen years, have you been well?" What he really wanted to ask was, in these fifteen years, have you thought of me?
Dan Tingye turned to look at her intently.
Fifteen years had passed, she had grown up, becoming more beautiful. Her big eyes seemed to smile, unlike before when they were always timid. Now, they were full of warmth.
Her chin was sharper than he remembered, her demeanor softer.
White suited her well. Just by standing quietly, with such tranquility in her gaze, it made others lower their voices, afraid of disturbing her peace.
"I’ve been well, just missed you, Tingye!"
Meimei bit her lip, "Daddy wouldn’t let me contact Mr. Diwu, nor would he let me call you. Several times when I secretly tried to find you, Daddy discovered it. I didn’t want to upset him..."
Dan Tingye stood there, watching her drop her head and mumble, her earlier words echoing in his ears: just missed you, Tingye...
Suddenly, he reached out and pulled her into his arms!