The Secret is out: Mr. Zhan is the Child’s Crippled Father! - Chapter 10

Chapter 10: Father and Son’s First Meeting

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“I went to buy milk tea for my mother,” An’an answered. He looked around the ward and asked in confusion, “Nurse, where’s my mother?”

“Your mother received a call saying that she had an emergency at work and had to leave. She asked me to apologize to you.”

An’an was a little disappointed, but he still said obediently, “It’s okay. Mom’s work is more important.”

Zhan Xiaoting felt that An’an was so sensible that it made his heart ache.

The nurse noticed Zhan Xiaoting standing at the door. He was handsome, tall, and had a shocking aura.

She asked An’an in surprise, “An’an, is this your father?”

“No, he’s a new friend of mine!” An’an shook her head in denial.

The nurse was a little confused.

“Are you sure? But you two look so similar, as if you were carved from the same mold.”

When Zhan Xiaoting heard this, he carefully sized up An’an and realized that he really looked like him.

No wonder the nurse treated them like father and son.

The nurse had other work to do. Seeing that An’an had returned safely, she went to do other things.

Zhan Xiaoting did not leave. Instead, he looked at An’an gently.

“We haven’t introduced ourselves yet. My name is Zhan Xiaoting. What’s yours?”

An’an answered obediently, “My name is Tang Zi’an. Mommy said she hopes that I can be safe.”

Surnamed Tang?

Could it be Tang Weiwei?

An’an’s voice was very similar to the child who called Tang Weiwei’s mother on the phone last time!

Zhan Xiaoting asked tentatively, “Then what’s your mother’s name?”

“Her name is…” An’an was about to answer when he suddenly thought of something.

“My mother’s name is Liwei.”

His mother had told him not to tell anyone about her.

Zhan Xiaoting couldn’t help but laugh when he heard this.

Why did he think of Tang Weiwei?

How could a sinister and cunning woman like her give birth to such an adorable and sensible child?

At this moment, he received a call from his subordinate.

“Master Zhan, Young Madam is already home!”

“Okay, got it.” Zhan Xiaoting hung up.

Knowing that Tang Weiwei had already gone home, he stayed with An’an for a while longer before preparing to leave.

He had a good impression of An’an. Before he left, he left a personal business card for him.

“An’an, Uncle is leaving now. My phone number is on this. If there’s anything, you can call me.”

“Okay, thank you, Uncle Zhan.” An’an happily kept the business card.

For some reason, he liked Uncle Zhan very much. Coincidentally, his mother had also said that Uncle Zhan was very handsome. If only he could be his father.

The next time his mother came over to accompany him during the holidays, he would call Uncle Zhan and create an opportunity for the two of them.

After Zhan Xiaoting left the hospital, he returned to the manor.

When he saw Uncle Wang, he asked directly, “Where’s Tang Weiwei?”

“Young Mistress has returned to her room to rest!”

Zhan Xiaoting nodded and went upstairs to look for Tang Weiwei.

…

Tang Weiwei soaked in the bathtub for more than half an hour before she felt that the strange smell on her body was gone.

She was working as a salesperson in a real estate company. Although work was tough, as long as she could sell a house, she would get a considerable bonus.

Today, she had been accompanying An’an in the hospital, but she suddenly received a call from a client. She had rushed over, thinking that she could get a sale.

However, she did not expect to encounter a pervert.

Fortunately, she found an excuse in the end and escaped safely.

After taking a shower, Tang Weiwei came out of the bathroom and almost hit a human wall.

“What are you doing in my room?” She immediately gathered her clothes and asked with a guarded expression.

Zhan Xiaoting was speechless.

“I’m not interested in your short body!”

Tang Weiwei pursed her lips and asked, “Then what are you doing in my room so late at night?”

“I have something to ask you…”

“Ask what?”

“I heard from Uncle Wang that you go to the hospital for a checkup every day? But I went to ask the doctor, and he said that you never went to look for him. Why did you lie?”

Zhan Xiaoting approached her step by step and questioned, “What shameful secret are you hiding?”

Tang Weiwei’s heart was pounding.

‘What do I do?’

Zhan Xiaoting seemed to have started to suspect that there was something wrong with her.

“I…” Tang Weiwei licked her lips nervously.

“I went to see a client. My foot hasn’t healed yet. I was afraid that if I told the truth, it would worry Grandpa. That’s why I lied.”

“Is that so?” Zhan Xiaoting’s eyes narrowed.

“It’s true!”

Tang Weiwei was so scared that she broke out in cold sweat.

“Then…” Zhan Xiaoting still wanted to say something, but at this moment…

His phone rang.

He took it out and saw that it was from Old Master Zhan.

Zhan Xiaoting picked up the call. Old Master Zhan’s cold and hard voice immediately came through. “Rascal, did you pick up Weiwei?”

“We’re home. She’s with me now. I’ll let her talk to you—”

With that, Zhan Xiaoting handed the phone to Tang Weiwei. “It’s Grandpa.”

“Grandpa…” Tang Weiwei called out excitedly as if she had seen the light of dawn.

Old Master Zhan could tell that the person on the other end of the line was Tang Weiwei. His voice instantly became amiable, “Weiwei, are your injuries better?”

Tang Weiwei felt warm inside when she saw that old master Zhan was still thinking about her injury.

Ever since her mother passed away and her father married Cheng Caiyun, no one had cared about her.

“Thank you for your concern, Grandpa. I’m much better now.”

“It takes a hundred days for your bones and muscles to recover. Your sprained ankle also needs to be properly nourished!”

Old Master Zhan said to Tang Weiwei.

“It’s the weekend in two days. I’ll get that brat Xiaoting to bring you to the old residence. I’ll get the kitchen to make some nourishing medicinal cuisine for you.”

“Grandfather, there’s no need…” Tang Weiwei wanted to refuse.

However, Old Master Zhan said domineeringly, “Alright, this matter is settled.”

Then, he raised his voice and said, “Brat, did you hear that? Bring Weiwei back to the old residence for dinner this weekend.”

Even through the phone screen, Zhan Xiaoting heard it.

Although he was unwilling, he did not disobey Old Master Zhan’s instructions and agreed cooperatively, “Got it.”

Only then did Master Zhan hang up the phone in satisfaction.

Afraid that Zhan Xiaoting would continue to ask about what happened just now, Tang Weiwei immediately said, “I’m so tired. Let’s talk tomorrow.”

Zhan Xiaoting looked at her deeply.

He knew that even if she was hiding something from him, she would not tell the truth.

There was no point in asking further.

He might as well find someone to investigate.

“Go to sleep!”

With that, Zhan Xiaoting left.

Seeing him leave, Tang Weiwei heaved a sigh of relief.

…

Soon, it was the weekend.

Zhan Xiaoting brought Tang Weiwei back to the Zhan family’s old residence.

It was a majestic, simple, and imposing courtyard.

Old Master Zhan had indeed prepared a lot of delicious and nutritious medicinal cuisine for Tang Weiwei.

Tang Weiwei ate until her stomach was full.

After dinner, Tang Weiwei and Zhan Xiaoting prepared to leave.

“Weiwei, Xiaoting, it’s Sunday tomorrow and you don’t have to go to work. The two of you don’t have to go back. Stay at the old residence. I’ve already prepared a room for you,” Old Master Zhan stopped the two of them and said.

Zhan Xiaoting refused. “We’ll come again next time. We won’t be staying at the old residence today.”

“Rascal, come again next time, come again next time. You always say that, but every time you come back, it’s always me who calls and urges you. Have you ever taken the initiative to come back to visit an old man like me?”

“If Yehan was still around, he would definitely come back often…”

He was only halfway through his sentence when he saw Zhan Xiaoting’s cold and stiff face. He suddenly stopped.

“Xiaoting, I…”

Just as he was about to say something, Zhan Xiaoting compromised. “Alright, we’ll stay at the old residence tonight!”

With that, he brought Tang Weiwei upstairs.

Old Master Zhan looked at his departing figure and sighed heavily.

Uncle Sun supported him and advised, “Master, Eldest Young Master has been missing for five years. All these years, Young Master has been blaming himself. Didn’t we agree not to mention Eldest Young Master in front of Young Master?”

Back then, the eldest young master, Zhan Yehan, had gone to discuss business on behalf of the young master. In the end, he was plotted against and got into a car accident. Not only was his face disfigured, but he was also disabled.The proud eldest young master couldn’t accept this fact and disappeared from then on. His whereabouts were unknown.

“I didn’t do it on purpose!” Old Master Zhan was a little vexed.

He just said it by accident!

…

Zhan Xiaoting pulled Tang Weiwei back to the room.

“How am I supposed to sleep in a room with only one bed?” Embarrassment flashed in her eyes.

“You sleep on the bed. I’ll sleep on the floor.” Zhan Xiaoting was in a bad mood and replied with a frown.

Tang Weiwei was a little surprised. She didn’t expect Zhan Xiaoting to be such a gentleman.

She said politely, “How can I accept this?”

“Then you sleep on the floor, I’ll sleep on the bed!”

Tang Weiwei was dumbfounded.

She was just being polite just now, but Zhan Xiaoting actually took it seriously.

She immediately said, “Let me sleep on the bed!”

“Hypocrite!” Zhan Xiaoting lay down on the ground and sneered coldly.

Tang Weiwei also lay back on the comfortable bed and replied angrily, “I’m not being hypocritical. I’m being polite!”

Zhan Xiaoting ignored Tang Weiwei.

Tang Weiwei was also a little tired. She lay on the bed and slowly fell asleep. Suddenly…

She dreamed of that night five years ago again.

“Don’t worry, I’ll take responsibility…” The man pressed her tightly and promised in her ear.

Tang Weiwei’s eyes widened, trying to see the man’s face clearly.

This time, she finally saw it clearly. It was in fact—

Zhan Xiaoting!