Chapter 442: Seventies: The Mature Husband 42

“Mom, when did I lose weight? I've obviously gained weight.” Tang Wan laughed.

Then she affectionately held onto Tang Mother’s arm and asked with concern, “Mom, how is your health? Have you had it checked out?”

“There’s nothing seriously wrong. It was just a false alarm. Your father was making a mountain out of a molehill, so he immediately notified you.”

“Dad did the right thing by notifying me! I should have come back to see you much sooner!” Tang Wan said guiltily.

“Your own affairs are more important. How have you been doing over there?” Tang Mother asked with concern.

“Everything’s been pretty good.”

After saying that, she glanced at the two of them, seeming a little embarrassed as she said, “Mom, Dad, I… met someone I like over there.”

“Huh? What kind of person is he? Come on, tell Mom about him.” She only had this one daughter. If she got deceived, that would be terrible.

Tang Father also became serious at this moment.

Seeing this, Tang Wan immediately said, “He’s a very good person. One night, I was taking a walk near the village and almost got dragged into the cornfield by one of the male educated youths who came with our group. He was the one who saved me.”

As soon as she said this, Tang Father and Tang Mother’s expressions changed drastically. Tang Mother hugged Tang Wan tightly, her face full of lingering fear.

“Thank goodness you’re okay!”

“Mom, don’t be scared. It was just an accident. Later, we handed that hooligan over to the police station.” Tang Wan patted the back of Tang Mother’s hand.

“That’s good. Someone like that deserves to go to prison!”

At the same time, their impression of the as-yet-unseen Xue Xingtong immediately improved by leaps and bounds.

He had saved their daughter’s life. No wonder their daughter had fallen for him.

Afterward, the two of them asked about Xue Xingtong’s family situation as well, and Tang Wan naturally only told them the good things.

After listening, Tang Father and Tang Mother both nodded slightly.

“Looks like he’s a decent person.”

“Of course. Your daughter has an excellent eye for people!” Tang Wan said with a hint of pride.

……

Another week later, Xue Xingtong rushed home overnight.

He had thought that he could finally hold Tang Wan in his arms, only to find out as soon as he arrived home that she had returned to her hometown.

In an instant, a wave of panic surged through his heart.

Did she not want him anymore?

But very quickly, Xue Xingtong forced himself to calm down.

No. Wanwan wouldn’t abandon him!

After taking a deep breath, Xue Xingtong recalled a mailing address he had seen the last time Tang Wan moved over. He rushed out of the house and bought the earliest train ticket to the city where Tang Wan was staying.

And so, the next evening, when Tang Wan had finished dinner and came outside for a walk to aid her digestion, Little Cutie said, “Host, the villain is here. He’s hiding behind that big tree over there.”

Hearing this, Tang Wan froze.

The next moment, she immediately looked toward the spot Little Cutie had pointed out.

Just then, Xue Xingtong poked his head out and secretly peeked at her.

Their eyes met.

Xue Xingtong, travel-worn and disheveled, immediately ducked back behind the tree. Then, almost instinctively, he turned and ran.

Seeing this, Tang Wan hurriedly shouted, “Stop! You dare run again, and see what happens!”

Xue Xingtong’s footsteps came to an abrupt halt.

Then Tang Wan quickly ran toward him.

……

When she reached Xue Xingtong, she threw herself into his arms and hugged him.

“Why did you run when you saw me?”

Seeing this, Xue Xingtong hurriedly pushed her away.

“I’m dirty…”

After arriving home, he had come straight over without even changing his clothes. He was dirty and smelled awful now.

Meanwhile, she was wearing an expensive coat that only people in the city could afford. She looked fashionable and beautiful.

So, subconsciously, he didn’t want her to see him like this.

“What do you mean, dirty? It’s not like I dislike you.” Tang Wan smiled brightly.

Then she tilted her head up and looked into his eyes.

“You came here to find me? How did you know my home address?”

At that, Xue Xingtong’s heart instantly settled, softened, and warmed.