My whirlwind marriage partner is a wealthy CEO

Chapter 65 She's not an outsider.

Tan Haoyu took the bowl and chuckled, "I'm not a picky eater, how bad could your cooking be?"

After saying that, he started eating heartily, enjoying it immensely, and nodding in satisfaction from time to time.

Zhu Ziqing sat to the side, her hands supporting her chin, watching intently as Tan Haoyu ate his porridge with gusto, a faint smile on her lips.

For some reason, a sweet feeling welled up in her heart, as if an invisible little hand was gently plucking at her heartstrings.

At that moment, she truly felt that the distance between the two of them seemed to have shortened a little.

All the previous unpleasantness vanished with the aroma of the congee.

Zhu Ziqing sat by the hospital bed, her eyes slightly red, her gaze fixed on Tan Haoyu's face.

Normally, Tan Haoyu always has that cold and aloof demeanor, and he speaks very little.

But at this moment, the look in his eyes was full of sincerity and even a hint of tenderness.

This warmed Zhu Ziqing's heart and moved her deeply.

Then look at the gloves specially prepared for her by the bedside, and the warm hot water bottle.

Zhu Ziqing increasingly felt that although this man was not good with words, he put all his care into concrete actions.

The ward door was suddenly pushed open, shattering the warm and tender atmosphere inside.

Yang Piaoliang and Dr. Lin walked in one after the other, both wearing professional smiles.

Dr. Lin walked straight toward Tan Haoyu.

He first reviewed the medical records, then carefully listened to the heartbeat and took the temperature with a stethoscope, and his brows immediately furrowed.

"Mr. Tan, your high fever has just subsided, so you must pay close attention to your diet. You must eat meals that are strictly controlled by the hospital and have a balanced nutritional profile. If you bring in any random food from outside, bacteria might be introduced and cause other problems."

Dr. Lin said with concern as he packed up his instruments.

Although no names were mentioned, Zhu Ziqing knew in her heart that these words were directed at the porridge she had brought.

Her face turned deathly pale instantly, filled with grievance, and tears welled up in her eyes.

She was clearly Tan Haoyu's wife, and she was taking good care of him here. How did she become an outsider?

Being misunderstood and rejected like this, Zhu Ziqing felt as if she had been punched hard in the chest.

Tan Haoyu keenly noticed the change in Zhu Ziqing's emotions.

He stretched out his long arm and pulled Zhu Ziqing into his arms, resting his chin lightly on the top of her head.

Then, he solemnly said to Dr. Lin and Yang Piaoliang, "Let me introduce you. This is my wife, Zhu Ziqing. She is not an outsider. From now on, her words carry a lot of weight with me. You should both remember this."

After saying that, Tan Haoyu slightly released Zhu Ziqing and turned to look at her.

Looking at Su Yingxue with gentle eyes, he said, "Yang Piaoliang and Dr. Lin have been with me for many years and are used to worrying about my affairs. Sometimes they speak without thinking, but don't take it to heart. You are my lawfully wedded wife, and these two things are not contradictory."

Dr. Lin then realized that his words were inappropriate and looked full of remorse.

He hurriedly apologized to Zhu Ziqing: "I'm so sorry, Mrs. Zhu. I was only focused on Mr. Tan's condition and didn't think things through. Please don't be angry."

Yang Piaoliang chimed in, "Yes, Mrs. Zhu, we know Mr. Tan's health condition all too well. In our anxiety, we lost our composure and subconsciously treated you like an outsider. Looking back, we really shouldn't have done that."

Zhu Ziqing quickly waved her hand and said, "It's nothing, it's nothing! I know you're doing this for President Tan's own good."

Tan Haoyu gently patted Zhu Ziqing's hand, his gaze deep, and suddenly asked, "Qing'er, do you know what a marriage certificate means?"

Zhu Ziqing was stunned for a moment, blinked, and replied with some confusion, "Isn't it just two people living together, having each other for company? What's so special about that?"

Tan Haoyu shook his head slightly, his expression turning serious: "From a legal perspective, a marriage certificate is not simple. It represents that both spouses are legal guardians of each other. In matters of life and death, only the spouse can make major decisions for the other. For example, if I am sick and hospitalized now, and there is an emergency requiring a family member's signature, only you have that right. Qing'er, I'm entrusting my life to you."

Yang Piaoliang and Dr. Lin listened from the side and nodded repeatedly.

Dr. Lin chimed in, "Mr. Tan is right, Mrs. Zhu. When things really come to a critical moment, your signature is crucial and no one else can replace you."

Dr. Lin quickly changed Tan Haoyu's dressing and took out several boxes of oral medication from the medicine box.

Then he added, "Mr. Tan, this medicine contains a small amount of sleeping pills to help you sleep. You'll be able to get a good rest after taking it."

Tan Haoyu took the medicine and responded.

She then turned to look at Zhu Ziqing, her eyes revealing a hint of weariness.

There was also a subtle, almost imperceptible dependence: "Qing'er, lie down with me for a while."

Zhu Ziqing nodded without hesitation and carefully squeezed to lie down next to Tan Haoyu.

Tan Haoyu took the opportunity to put his arm around her waist and hold her tightly in his arms.

The two embraced tightly, as if everything around them was irrelevant.

At this moment, the ward was no longer filled with tension and embarrassment, but with warmth.

The feelings between the two also quietly warmed up at this moment, becoming increasingly intense.

Zhu Ziqing had just lay down next to Tan Haoyu and hadn't even had time to adjust her position.

Tan Haoyu, like a nimble cheetah, stretched out his long arm and instantly pulled her tightly into his arms.

His movements were fluid and powerful.

Immediately afterwards, he buried his head deep into Zhu Ziqing's shoulder and neck.

He gently inhaled the unique fragrance emanating from her hair, feeling as if he were completely captivated by it.

A moment later, Tan Haoyu's slightly hoarse yet still sexy voice rang softly in Zhu Ziqing's ear: "When I opened my eyes this morning, I didn't see you by my side. I felt empty and extremely disappointed."

Zhu Ziqing's body stiffened slightly, and she instinctively wanted to struggle.

Hearing Tan Haoyu's words, her heart inexplicably softened, and her hands and feet seemed to be frozen in place, obediently letting him hold her. She could clearly feel her heartbeat suddenly accelerating, like a wild horse breaking free of its reins.

Her cheeks flushed red, as if they had been roasted by fire.

Zhu Ziqing secretly pondered: Although these words sounded ordinary, not exactly sweet talk or vows of eternal love, somehow they made her heart flutter and her mind race more than those cloying love phrases. Could it be that this usually aloof and distant man was actually a hidden master at flirting?

Thinking this, she pursed her lips, slowly reached out, and timidly hugged Tan Haoyu's waist.

She gently rubbed her cheek against his chest and whispered, "It won't happen again. I promise, I'll never let you down again."