From the first moment he saw her, he wanted to do this. If it weren’t for the presence of so many reporters at the press conference, he would have lost control long ago!
"Tingye..."
Meimei suddenly hesitated, finding herself falling into a broad chest. Her small hands instinctively pressed against his chest, blinking in shock.
Looking at Dan Tingye’s restrained expression, she thought he was angry and pouted, "I’m sorry, I should have found a way to contact everyone. I shouldn’t have made everyone worry."
"..."
Did she think he was angry?
No, he was happy.
Happy that she never forgot him and was trying just as hard to contact him as he was trying to find her.
Dan Tingye slightly loosened the arms holding her, lowered his eyes to her annoyed little face, and couldn’t help but laugh at her pouting and frowning.
She was never so playful before. She was always well-behaved and understanding. After fifteen years, she seemed even more gentle, but her occasional playfulness was refreshing.
He took a deep breath, let go, and pinched her cheek with his long fingers, "Why were you late today?"
For a moment, he thought she wouldn’t show up.
"Dad found out I was secretly in contact with Mr. Diwu and hid my plane ticket." Meimei frowned tightly as she said this, looking very troubled.
"Dad might soon send someone to drag me back."
The struggle between Bai Zheng and Diwu Zexuan began fifteen years ago. Bai Zheng was desperately trying to hide Meimei, while Diwu Zexuan was equally desperate to find her.
It seems that Diwu Zexuan currently has the upper hand. Not only did he find Meimei, but he also secretly brought her back. Meanwhile, Bai Zheng is probably hiding in some corner, gnashing his teeth.
Dan Tingye’s deep black eyes flashed slightly, wisely refraining from continuing to discuss matters that troubled her.
Whether Bai Zheng’s defense succeeded or Diwu Zexuan’s attack prevailed, he wouldn’t take sides. He just wanted his Meimei to be happy.
Other matters can wait. There is one thing he must let her know first.
He needs a legitimate reason to keep her by his side.
"Come with me, I want to show you something," Dan Tingye said, taking her hand and turning to walk out.
He prepared a gift for fifteen years and waited until today, from a naive age to the present, when he could finally promise her. It’s time to give it to her.
"Jiang Nan..."
Just as they turned around, they caught sight of Jiang Nan and Youyou walking toward them, seemingly in the middle of a squabble.
Meimei’s bright eyes blinked with instant delight as she waved to them.
"Jiang Nan, Youyou, we’re over here!"
"..."
Dan Tingye stood beside her, looking at his empty palm, frowning slightly.
The next second, Jiang Nan’s eyes lit up, and he ran excitedly toward them.
"Meimei, it really is you. You’re really back. I’m so happy!" He opened his arms, ready for a bear hug.
Before his fingers could touch Meimei, Dan Tingye pressed his forehead, his face stern, brow tightly knit, "If you want to talk, just talk. Don’t get handsy. Meimei just got back; don’t scare her."
He had waited so long and had just hugged her briefly; no other man should get to touch her.
"No, no, I don’t want that. After all these years, I’ve been dreaming of seeing Meimei. I want a hug, a hug..."