My whirlwind marriage partner is a wealthy CEO

Chapter 171 I am a child I picked up

Zhu Ziqing was amused by Tan Xiaoxuan and nodded: "I'm quite familiar with Pengcheng, I can show you around for a few days."

Upon hearing this, Tan Xiaoxuan immediately cheered and shook Zhu Ziqing's hand, saying, "That's great! I don't have many friends here, and I don't know where to go for fun."

She paused, then added, "Once you're healed, you must take me out with you!"

Looking at her expectant eyes, Zhu Ziqing's heart softened, and she smiled and agreed, "Okay, once I can walk again, I'll take you out to play."

Tan Xiaoxuan laughed happily, then suddenly remembered something and said, "By the way, sister-in-law, everyone at home calls me Xiaoxuan, so please call me that too. Don't always call me Tan Xiaoxuan, it sounds too formal."

Zhu Ziqing nodded and softly read it aloud: "Xiaoxuan..."

The name sounded familiar; she felt like she'd heard it somewhere before, but couldn't quite place it.

Seeing that she seemed lost in thought, Tan Xiaoxuan waved her hand in front of her eyes and asked, "Sister-in-law, what are you thinking about?"

Zhu Ziqing snapped out of her reverie, smiled, and shook her head: "It's nothing, I just feel a sense of familiarity with this name."

Tan Xiaoxuan proudly raised her chin: "Of course, this is my exclusive nickname!"

Zhu Ziqing silently repeated the name "Xiaoxuan," feeling that it sounded familiar, but she couldn't quite place where she had heard it before.

She frowned, and a scene suddenly flashed through her mind—it was at the Sunshine Group's charity gala that someone mentioned the name "Xiaoxuan".

At the time, it seemed that someone suggested Tan Haoyu marry Xiaoxuan.

Thinking of this, Zhu Ziqing felt a pang of anxiety, but then shook her head, realizing she was overthinking things.

How could Tan Haoyu possibly marry his own sister? It must be a coincidence.

"Sister-in-law, you keep calling my name, what are you thinking about?" Tan Xiaoxuan leaned closer and asked curiously with her big eyes.

Zhu Ziqing snapped out of her daze and smiled to cover it up, saying, "It's nothing, I just felt your name was familiar, like I'd heard it somewhere before."

Tan Xiaoxuan tilted her head and said with a grin, "Really? That means we're destined to be together!"

Looking at her innocent smile, Zhu Ziqing's doubts lessened slightly.

Just as she was about to ask something else, Tan Xiaoxuan spoke up: "Actually, I was a child that the Tan family picked up."

Zhu Ziqing was taken aback, not expecting her to suddenly bring this up.

Tan Xiaoxuan’s tone carried a hint of pride: “Although I am not their biological child, the entire Tan family has been very kind to me, especially my grandfather and brother. They dote on me.”

As she spoke, a hint of gratitude flashed in her eyes: "So I've always felt very lucky to be a member of the Tan family."

Zhu Ziqing listened, feeling somewhat conflicted.

Her initial suspicions seemed superfluous. Since the Tan family doted on Tan Xiaoxuan so much, how could they possibly let her marry Tan Haoyu?

Looking into Tan Xiaoxuan's clear eyes and sweet smile, she suddenly felt somewhat ridiculous.

How could anyone unfoundedly suspect the relationship between Tan Haoyu and Tan Xiaoxuan?

She felt a surge of warmth in her heart as she recalled the promise Tan Haoyu made when he married her.

He once said that he would treat her well for the rest of his life and would never let her down.

How could she waver in her trust in him just because of a name?

"Relationships between people are not determined solely by blood ties," Zhu Ziqing said softly, as if speaking to herself, and also as if speaking to Tan Xiaoxuan.

Thinking about her experiences with Tan Xiaoxuan, she couldn't help but marvel at how wonderful life's encounters are.

One was a child the Tan family had taken in, and the other was a wife who married into the Tan family, yet both found a sense of belonging in this home.

Tan Xiaoxuan nodded and said with a smile, "Yes, feelings can be cultivated. Sister-in-law, don't worry, we Tan family members are all easy to get along with, you will definitely like it here."

Her tone was full of optimism and kindness, as if she were filled with beautiful hopes for the future.

Zhu Ziqing felt a warmth in her heart, grasped Tan Xiaoxuan's hand, and said sincerely, "Thank you, Xiaoxuan. I will try my best to integrate into this family."

She thought to herself, "How can I let my mind wander like this? I won't easily suggest breaking up with Haoyu."

Hearing this, Tan Xiaoxuan smiled even more brightly: "That's great! I'm looking forward to you and my brother having a few more little babies to play with!"

Zhu Ziqing blushed and gently patted her: "Why do you always bring this up, child?"

Just then, Tan Xiaoxuan received a phone call.

A bright smile immediately bloomed on her face, and she hurriedly grabbed her bag and ran out the door.

"Sister-in-law, I have to go out for a bit, I'll be back later!" she called out to Zhu Ziqing as she put on her shoes, her voice filled with barely concealed excitement.

Zhu Ziqing couldn't help but smile as she looked at her, thinking to herself, "This girl, could she be going to see her sweetheart?"

Not long after, Tan Haoyu called, his voice gentle: "Ziqing, your leg injury hasn't healed yet, don't move around too much. I'll have Aunt Chen bring you lunch."

Zhu Ziqing felt a warmth in her heart and softly replied, "Okay, I understand."

At lunchtime, Aunt Chen came in carrying a tray, but there was a hint of hesitation on her face.

She looked at Zhu Ziqing, hesitant to speak, as if she wanted to say something but dared not.

Zhu Ziqing noticed her unusual behavior and asked with a smile, "Aunt Chen, is there something you want to tell me?"

Aunt Chen hesitated for a moment, then finally took out a notebook from her pocket and handed it to Zhu Ziqing: "Madam, this is the young master's dietary record. There are some foods he can't eat, especially onions, which cause him to be allergic."

Zhu Ziqing took the notebook, opened it, and saw that it was filled with Tan Haoyu's dietary restrictions.

Her gaze lingered on the word "onion," and her heart skipped a beat.

“Onions…” she murmured to herself, suddenly remembering that she had once made stir-fried beef with onions for Tan Haoyu.

He refused the first time, but silently finished the second time and didn't go home all night.

It turns out he went out because of an allergic reaction.

Seeing that Zhu Ziqing's expression had changed, Aunt Chen quickly explained, "Madam, the young master didn't mean to hide it from you. He just didn't want you to worry."

Zhu Ziqing took a deep breath and forced a smile: "Aunt Chen, thank you for telling me all this. I will be more careful in the future."

Aunt Chen nodded, a hint of relief on her face: "That's good. The young master cares about you a lot. The more you understand him, the happier he will be."

After Aunt Chen left, Zhu Ziqing continued to flip through the notebook and discovered that Tan Haoyu's eating habits were outrageously picky.

He doesn't eat cilantro, carrots, or spicy food, and he doesn't even touch hot pot.

Zhu Ziqing grew increasingly surprised as she read on, and couldn't help but think to herself, "I didn't realize I knew so little about him..."

She closed the notebook, feeling somewhat dissatisfied.

"Why didn't he tell me these things himself? Shouldn't we discuss these matters face to face?"