Chapter 986 — Tang Zhi's Decision
The Blossom Guardian · Page 2 of 2
"Uncle Feng, can we set this matter aside for now? Leaving aside whether Xiaoxiao would agree, even between her and me, our feelings have not run that deep. So would it not be better to wait until such a thing truly comes to pass?" Wei Zhao waved a hand. "Besides, if it ever did come to that, I would acknowledge the child. I could never let a child be without a mother and without a father!"
"This... very well!" Feng Tianlong sighed. Wei Zhao might have phrased it nicely, but Feng Tianlong understood that it was merely a roundabout refusal. Between Wei Zhao and his daughter, that step would likely never be taken in the little time that remained — and with his daughter's life so near its end, there would be no time left at all.
"Since Yunyun has agreed, I will not make a fuss about it. I can only say I will do my best. But I will not abandon Yunyun either. If Xiaoxiao can accept Yunyun, then naturally there is no problem. If she still rejects Yunyun, then I will not let Yunyun suffer any indignity!" Wei Zhao pitied Feng Xiaoxiao and could not bear to refuse him outright, but equally he would not let Tang Zhi be wronged for nothing.
"Wei Zhao, I am fine. Do not worry about me — it is only a year. I... I can endure it," Tang Zhi said hurriedly, shaking her head. She had already made her decision; how could she possibly go back on it now?
"Then we will deal with it when the time comes," Wei Zhao said, and let the matter drop.
"Wei Zhao, Tang Zhi, I have one more request: please do not tell Xiaoxiao the truth, and do not let her know that you know she has this terminal illness. Xiaoxiao is a proud girl, and I fear that if she learns the truth, she will reject your kindness..." Feng Tianlong cautioned.
"Rest assured, Uncle Feng. I know where to draw the line, and we will not speak carelessly," Wei Zhao said with a nod.
"Then I can rest easy!" Feng Tianlong said. "There is nothing else to worry about, then. Have you two got any free time? Let me treat you to a meal, as a way of expressing my thanks."
"Uncle Feng, there is no need for a meal!" Wei Zhao waved a hand. "Tang Zhi and I still have to get back to school for class. And you need not be so formal with me, Uncle Feng. You ask me to court your daughter, and then you want to buy me dinner — it all feels rather awkward to me."
"Ha ha!" Feng Tianlong was amused by Wei Zhao's words. "Very well, then — next time, when you come back together with Xiaoxiao, we will go and have that meal!"
Wei Zhao nodded, took his leave of Feng Tianlong, and departed from the Pengzhan Business Hotel with Tang Zhi.
In the car, Wei Zhao turned his head to look at Tang Zhi. "Yunyun, do not force yourself to put up with this on my account."
"Keep your eyes on the road!" Tang Zhi said instead. "I am not forcing myself. I feel great sympathy for Xiaoxiao too. I think this is a good deed."