The policewoman's child is about to enter junior high school. How could she not see the romantic vibes between these two?
She herself had gone through the stage of young love. Seeing how the two were so in sync and considerate of each other, she couldn't help but feel a little touched.
The policewoman took the document and smiled. "Although you're this girl's guardian, you're not much older than her, are you?"
Zuo Mu was taken aback. Was it really so?
He always thought he shouldn't have harbored inappropriate feelings for a high - school student. Their ages, life experiences, and family backgrounds were completely different.
This was the first time Zuo Mu had heard an outsider comment on his relationship with Tang Tang. Strangely enough, he didn't dislike this kind of talk.
"Alright. Since you've decided not to give up here, there's no point in my saying more. I hope we won't meet in an inappropriate situation one day." This was a blatant warning.
Zuo Mu let out a soft laugh, casually waved two fingers, and said nonchalantly, "Don't worry. This is a society ruled by law. I won't do anything illegal."
Tang Tang was listening to their conversation. She could understand some of it, but for what the policewoman said, she wracked her brains and still couldn't figure it out. What was the relationship between her and Zuo Mu? Why were their conversations so mysterious, as if they were afraid some secret would be discovered?
When the policewoman was about to leave, Zuo Mu politely walked her to the door and naturally didn't notice Tang Tang's colorful expressions.
When he came back after courteously seeing off the police officer, Tang Tang was still pouting, sitting angrily on the sofa with her shoes kicked far away.
"What's wrong?" Zuo Mu asked with a gentle smile as he put Tang Tang's shoes in place.
Tang Tang could deal with her own tantrums on her own. She would get over it soon.
But now, with Zuo Mu around, she felt a bit shy.
Tang Tang was all fidgety, her two hands intertwined and tightening, until her hands turned pale.
"Is there anything you can't tell me?" Zuo Mu sat down beside her and said earnestly, "I know you're worried about Uncle Tang, but if even you don't know what kind of person he is, it would be too unfair to him."
What kind of person was her father?
Suddenly, memories of the past came flooding back.
Tang Tang's urge to talk welled up, and she whispered to Zuo Mu for a long time.
In essence, she was complaining that Tang Gu always let her down at critical moments and didn't even care about his daughter.
Zuo Mu laughed. He leaned back on the sofa, looking very relaxed. He got involved in this matter because he was infected by Tang Tang's enthusiasm.
Although the father - son relationship was good, if they couldn't put aside their pride and have a good talk, misunderstandings might grow deeper.
Considering this, Zuo Mu patiently tried to persuade her.
However, this couldn't change the fact that her father had run away. She was still very depressed until she went to bed.
So, Zuo Mu listened intently to Tang Tang's wonderful complaints.
"Mr. Tang Gu is always like this. He acts on a whim and never considers my feelings."
"It's so strange. This time is really weird. What if he never comes back?"
She was really angered by this unreliable father, and Tang Gu had some special hobbies.
While other rich people had mistresses or gambled, her father was a refreshing exception in Beijing. He didn't smoke or drink but was just into adventures.
Now, for the sake of adventure, he had left his daughter and gone God - knows - where.
Zuo Mu couldn't help but laugh. What Tang Tang said might make sense.
But one must never laugh when a girl is sad.
"Uncle isn't that kind of person. If he doesn't come back, you, this little girl, will be the one who cries the most." Zuo Mu didn't take up this topic but responded to Tang Tang's uneasiness.
After all, teenagers in puberty were rebellious. They were afraid of their parents interfering too much but also afraid that their parents would really stop caring.
Tang Tang had always been the perfect child in their eyes, so they didn't notice anything wrong even when they didn't care.
"Sigh," Tang Tang turned over in bed. She couldn't fall asleep at all.
Seeing that Zuo Mu hadn't left yet, she simply decided not to sleep. She jumped up from the bed and sat cross - legged on it, looking cute and playful.
Zuo Mu was puzzled. "It's so late. Why are you still sitting up? Go to sleep quickly."
Tang Tang refused repeatedly, with a look of struggle on her face.
"Brother, I'm really, really feeling bad. Can you stay with me for a while?"
Previously, in Zuo Mu's eyes, Tang Tang was a tough girl with her own set of principles. It was rare to see her so vulnerable.
Maybe it was because such things had never happened to her relatives before.
Before Tang Gu got involved, although Tang Tang was in danger herself, her family hadn't been affected. This was probably the rightest thing Tang Tang had done.
But this time was obviously different. Her own father had been involved.
"This is not something you can control. Whether the hospital can operate well doesn't depend on Uncle alone." Zuo Mu stood upright beside the bed.
Tang Tang was obviously convinced. Her dejected face looked much better.
She still looked up at Zuo Mu, her big eyes looking innocent and naive. "Brother, do you think Dad is really involved in this?"
"I don't believe it." Zuo Mu answered quickly. Although his voice was soft, it carried weight. "What kind of person Uncle is, you and I both know. He's your father. The people who know him best are right here in this room. If even we don't believe him, it would be too wrong."
Tang Tang nodded thoughtfully and then got under the covers.
Zuo Mu thought she was probably going to sleep.
So he left a message, "Get a good rest. If you're afraid to be alone, come and find me."
Tang Tang threw a pillow at him and said coquettishly, "I'm not that delicate. Just don't let this affect your work progress."
Zuo Mu scoffed and replied, "I'll be satisfied if you just stay put and cooperate with me."
Zuo Mu remembered well that Tang Tang had run around a lot before.
Tang Tang knew how much Zuo Mu had done to take care of her and also knew that what Zuo Mu said was true. She couldn't refute, so she just replied awkwardly, "That was just at the beginning. I didn't realize how serious it was."
Thinking of what had happened recently, Zuo Mu said calmly, "I'm already very touched that you can reflect on it. Remember, your safety should always be the top priority. Don't let those around you worry."
"Alright, I know." Tang Tang couldn't help yawning.
That's more like it, Zuo Mu nodded in satisfaction.
So Zuo Mu left tactfully without lingering. He let Tang Tang get ready to sleep while he turned around and went back to his own room.