My whirlwind marriage partner is a wealthy CEO

Chapter 136 I think you've mistaken me for someone else

Zhu Ziqing raised her head, her voice hoarse but firm: "I will personally handle my mother's funeral arrangements and will not let Zhu Shigou interfere."

Tan Haoyu frowned slightly, a cold glint flashing in his eyes: "Zhu Shigou? What right does he have to interfere?"

Zhu Ziqing sneered, her eyes filled with disgust: "He pretended to be a kind father, saying he would help me handle everything, but I know he just wanted to control me and achieve his goals."

Tan Haoyu's eyes darkened, and his voice carried a dangerous undertone: "If he dares to touch you, I'll make him regret it."

Zhu Ziqing looked up at him, a hint of doubt in her eyes: "What's your idea?"

Tan Haoyu curled his lips into a confident smile: "Director Zhang owes me a favor. As long as I ask, he will naturally help. No matter how arrogant Zhu Shigou is, he wouldn't dare to go against Director Zhang."

Zhu Ziqing was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "How do you know Director Zhang? And how many connections do you have?"

Tan Haoyu chuckled lightly, his tone indifferent: "In this world, interests are the only eternal bond. Whether it's Director Zhang or anyone else, they're just getting what they need."

Zhu Ziqing nodded thoughtfully and murmured, "I see... The power of money is indeed everywhere."

Tan Haoyu looked at her, a hint of tenderness in his eyes: "You don't need to understand these things. You just need to know that with me here, no one can hurt you."

Zhu Ziqing looked up and met his gaze, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes: "Tan Haoyu, who exactly are you? Why do you have so many resources and connections?"

Tan Haoyu didn't answer directly, but simply reached out and ruffled her hair, his tone indulgent: "None of that matters. What matters is that you need to rest now. Leave everything else to me."

Zhu Ziqing pursed her lips, a hint of gratitude in her eyes: "Thank you... If it weren't for you, I might not have even been able to see my mother one last time."

Tan Haoyu's eyes softened, and his voice was low and firm: "I said I would always be by your side. No matter what happens, I will protect you."

Zhu Ziqing's heart trembled slightly, as if something inside her was quietly melting away.

She lowered her head and said softly, "I...I don't know how to repay you."

Tan Haoyu chuckled lightly, his tone slightly teasing: "Then get some rest and don't worry me."

Zhu Ziqing nodded, a tired smile finally appearing on her face.

She leaned on Tan Haoyu's shoulder, closed her eyes, and seemed to find a long-lost sense of security.

Tan Haoyu looked down at her quiet profile, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

He knew that from this moment on, her world would be completely changed.

And he would never let anyone hurt her again.

“Zhu Shigou…” Tan Haoyu murmured the name, a cold glint in his eyes, “Dare to touch my people, and I will make you pay the price.”

A cold wind swept by, bringing a chill, but Zhu Ziqing didn't feel cold at all.

Because with him by her side, her world was no longer lonely.

Just then, a sharp and surprised voice came from behind Zhu Ziqing and Tan Haoyu: "Zhao Muzhi?!"

Zhu Ziqing and Tan Haoyu turned around at the same time, only to see Zhu Yahan standing not far away, staring intently at Tan Haoyu, her face filled with shock and complexity.

Her fingers trembled slightly, as if she had witnessed something incredible.

Zhu Ziqing's heart tightened, and she instinctively took a step forward to block Tan Haoyu.

She stared at Zhu Yahan warily: "Zhu Yahan, what are you doing here?"

Zhu Yahan ignored Zhu Ziqing and stared straight at Tan Haoyu, her voice trembling slightly: "Zhao Muzhi, is it really you? You... how come you're here?"

Tan Haoyu frowned slightly, glanced coldly at Zhu Yahan, and said in a distant yet polite tone, "Sorry, you've mistaken me for someone else. I am Tan Haoyu."

Zhu Yahan was stunned for a moment, then shook her head, her voice excited: "No, I can't be mistaken! You are Zhao Muzhi! Your voice, your appearance, how could I be mistaken?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ziqing's heart sank.

She suddenly remembered that Zhu Yahan had mentioned the name "Zhao Muzhi" to her before.

He said he was her ex-boyfriend, a man she could never forget.

Could it be... that Tan Haoyu is Zhao Muzhi?

She turned to look at Tan Haoyu, her eyes filled with confusion and unease: "Haoyu, what's going on? You...you're really Zhao Muzhi?"

Tan Haoyu's expression remained calm, even carrying a hint of indifference.

He didn't answer Zhu Ziqing's question directly, but said calmly, "Ziqing, let's go."

Zhu Yahan became even more agitated when she saw that Tan Haoyu was ignoring her.

Her voice rose a few decibels: "Zhao Muzhi, don't pretend you don't know me! You disappeared suddenly back then without a word of explanation, and now you're pretending you don't know me? What exactly do you mean?"

Tan Haoyu's gaze finally fell on Zhu Yahan, his tone cold and distant: "Miss Zhu, I think you've indeed mistaken me for someone else. I am Tan Haoyu, not Zhao Muzhi as you claim. If you have nothing else to say, we'll be leaving now."

After saying that, he reached out and took Zhu Ziqing's hand, preparing to take her away.

Zhu Ziqing stood there, her heart filled with doubt and unease.

She tried to pull her hand away and asked in a low voice, "Haoyu, aren't you going to explain? Who exactly is this Zhao Muzhi she's talking about?"

Tan Haoyu gripped her hand tightly, his strength firm and unyielding.

He looked down at her, his gaze deep and tender: "Ziqing, trust me. There are some things I'll tell you slowly. But for now, let's leave here, okay?"

Looking into his eyes, Zhu Ziqing felt her unease subside slightly.

She nodded and said softly, "Okay."

Tan Haoyu smiled slightly, then put his arm around her waist and led her away.

His movements were natural and intimate, as if he were announcing something to Zhu Yahan.

Zhu Yahan stood there, watching the two figures leave, her eyes filled with disbelief and anger.

She gritted her teeth and murmured, "Zhao Muzhi, do you think you can erase everything from the past by pretending not to know me? I won't let you get rid of me so easily!"

After walking a distance, Zhu Ziqing couldn't help but look back.

They discovered that Zhu Yahan was still standing in the same spot, her eyes fixed on their direction.

A sense of unease rose in her heart, and she asked in a low voice, "Haoyu, do you really not know her? She seems... very certain that you are Zhao Muzhi."

Tan Haoyu paused slightly, then continued walking forward, his tone calm: "Ziqing, the past is the past. Now, I am Tan Haoyu, your husband. That's enough."

Zhu Ziqing looked up at him, her eyes filled with complex emotions: "But... if you really are Zhao Muzhi, then between you two..."