My Dear Wife, Please Be Gentle!

Chapter 428: Chapter 431 Always Been Friends_1

Although Tan Zhenghong spoke the truth, his demeanor was asking for a beating, so she had to put him in his place.

Tan Zhenghong earnestly said, "No matter how good he is, he can’t compare to how good I am to you, in this world only I can make you stay."

He still remembered when Qiao Duo’er first arrived, she was as cold as ice, as if living in a world of her own.

She wasn’t lacking in money or attention, what she needed was undivided love.

He was glad that he had successfully entered her world.

Tan Zhenghong didn’t often speak romantic words, but every sentence he uttered was heart-stirring.

Qiao Duo’er pursed her lips, as if her heart had fallen into a honey pot, tasting nothing but sweetness.

The two first went to the pastry shop to buy some Jin Si cake, then headed to Deji Hall.

Tan Zhenghong explained their visit to the shop assistant, "We are friends of Young Master Bai, we’ve come to see him."

"Young Master is in the study, I’ll take you there," said the assistant.

Tan Zhenghong handed the box of pastries to Qiao Duo’er, "I’ll wait for you here."

Qiao Duo’er gave Tan Zhenghong a look and silently thought about settling this matter before properly dealing with that damn Tan Zhenghong.

Hmph, is this how he shows he likes her?

Tan Zhenghong was just a big liar, sweet-talking, but not really caring about her at all.

Otherwise, why wouldn’t he be jealous?

In the study, Bai Yifan stood in front of the window, looking at the blooming hibiscus outside.

Involuntarily, the image of that woman appeared in his mind again.

She carried a touch of aloof coolness, but upon closer inspection, one could see her candor, kindness, and persistence.

She was a good girl, the only regret being that she already had a place to belong.

Ultimately, he was a step too late.

"Young Master, Mrs. Tan is here," the assistant knocked on the door.

Bai Yifan’s brow furrowed, but then quickly realized the assistant was referring to Qiao Duo’er, he hastily said, "Come in."

He thought his tone was no different from usual, but the urgency of his voice had already betrayed his feelings.

"Duo’er, take a seat," Bai Yifan invited Qiao Duo’er to sit down.

Qiao Duo’er sat down gracefully and asked with concern, "Has your poison been resolved?"

Bai Yifan nodded, "A few more days of recuperation and I should be fully recovered, I have to thank you. If I hadn’t run into you that day, I would have been long gone."

"Indeed, you were lucky. If it had been any later, I wouldn’t have had a solution," she said.

She still felt horrified when recalling the previous incident, the poison had been so fierce. Despite having timely drained the poisoned blood and feeding him a bottle of medicine, none of this had been able to wake him up.

It was fortunate that his master was the Medicine King, otherwise it would have been a dead end for sure.

Bai Yifan said with a wry smile, "Staying alive is a torment, I need to go to Medicine King Valley and go into secluded cultivation for three months."

"You should just be thankful you’re alive, plus, the Medicine King only punishing you for three months is already quite lenient!" Qiao Duo’er said with schadenfreude.

The Medicine King, such a renowned figure, had a disciple who was almost poisoned to death, not being driven mad by it was already a sign of magnanimity.

Having said that, the atmosphere turned a bit awkward.

The incident in the cave remained a thorn in their hearts, unresolved, making it hard for either to let go.

Fortunately, the assistant brought in tea, and Qiao Duo’er took the opportunity to sip from her cup.

Bai Yifan stole a glance at Qiao Duo’er before gathering the courage to say, "I lost composure last time, Bai Qing has told me about it; my mind must have been affected by the poison, too."

"I hope we can always be friends," Qiao Duo’er said slowly. If he continued to harbor other feelings, then they would have to part ways.

Bai Yifan nodded, "I’ll always be your Brother Bai San."