Surrounded by the Billionaire's Deep Doting-Chapter 553 - 428: That’s Not a Wedding Ring Around Your Neck?

Chapter 553: Chapter 428: That’s Not a Wedding Ring Around Your Neck?

Who said that marriages based on love are the most stable?

Su Xiaomeng, however, felt that political marriages and business marriages might be much more stable than the so-called love-based ones.

"Madam..."

"Hmm?"

Su Xiaomeng had already stopped her tears. When she took her hand away, she showed no emotion.

Only her reddened eyes betrayed her heartache. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

"You see... you can’t let go of Mr. Yin, so why bother with this turmoil?"

"I heard the seafood feast at this hotel is great. Let’s go, have Shuang’er and Huang’er finished watching their cartoon?"

Claire sighed, unable to hold back one more comment,

"I believe Mr. Yin isn’t that kind of person. Miss Cherry’s child shouldn’t have anything to do with him. Madam... to really fall out with him over a lie told by someone aiming to break your marriage, it’s not —"

Before she could say "wise," Su Xiaomeng interrupted with a cold tone.

"Claire, if you’re here to help me take care of Shuangshuang and Huanghuang, you’re welcome. If you’re here as his spokesperson, you should just go back."

"..."

Having said this much, Su Xiaomeng made it clear, and Claire, being perceptive, closed her mouth.

Shuangshuang and Huanghuang still wanted to watch another episode of the cartoon.

Su Xiaomeng genuinely doubted, "Can you understand it? You still want to watch?"

Shuangshuang quickly said,

"Monster Uncle, it’s so cute!"

Xiao Meng rubbed Shuangshuang’s head and hugged Prince Huang,

"Let’s have dinner first, then we can watch another episode when we get back, okay?"

"What’s for dinner?"

Prince Huang asked.

"Um... a seafood feast?"

"Big shrimp?"

"Yes!"

"Oh! Good!"

Shuangshuang and Huanghuang quickly ran toward the door. Xiao Meng watched the siblings hopping along, and a smile involuntarily formed at the corner of her mouth.

At least, she still has the children.

Since so many people are willing to have children for Yin Shixiu, she should have no objections to Shuangshuang and Huanghuang being hers, right?

If he doesn’t give them, then she will take them.

Su Xiaomeng’s eyes were firm, softening when Shuangshuang and Huanghuang turned back to urge her to catch up.

Claire didn’t join the seafood dinner. After tidying up, she left for home, planning to return early the next morning.

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The high-end restaurant at the five-star hotel was quite busy, yet it exuded a very tranquil ambiance.

The space between tables provided ample private space for customers.

Xiao Meng herself was beautiful. Although her height slightly over 160 cm made her look short among United Kingdom women,

her charming appearance and cheerful demeanor from afar were pleasing to the eye.

Moreover, this attractive woman was holding onto two adorable children.

The siblings had recently had their hair trimmed at a salon, resulting in two trendy hairstyles due to the stylist’s whimsy.

The style change left the siblings, who originally had little hair, quite pleased with themselves for days.

Shuangshuang’s eyes darted around as she walked, while Prince Huang remained dignified, consistently maintaining an aloof demeanor.

The guests they encountered couldn’t help but greet Xiao Meng, praising the siblings for their cuteness.

Inside, Xiao Meng felt quite proud!

After all, she gave birth to them!

Shuangshuang was unabashed, and with a sweet tongue, anyone who praised her was met with a cheerful greeting and a raised head.

As a server showed them to their seats, Xiao Meng paused in her steps, blinking as she noticed a man dining alone at a nearby table...

The man had seen them long before, and his expression wasn’t surprised.

However, he wasn’t the type to initiate a greeting, so if Xiao Meng walked straight by, he wouldn’t have stopped her.

"Han Tan?"

Xiao Meng didn’t expect to meet Han Tan here.

Um...

"Yes."

Han Tan responded, his gaze sweeping over the siblings.

Prince Huang merely glanced at Han Tan, clearly uninterested in the man.

He continued to look around, seemingly searching for someone.

Shuangshuang, with her large, round eyes, was staring directly at Han Tan, not with fear, but with curiosity.

Imagine such a frosty man, who typically ignores everyone, his emotions unreadable, now being stared at by a little girl...

It was quite an awkward feeling.

In Han Tan’s experience, he was definitely someone that children avoided.

Most who dared look at him burst into tears instantly!

"Alone?"

Xiao Meng casually asked.

"Yes."

It really was just a casual question, and indeed, he came to this extravagant place alone.

Of course, Xiao Meng realized she might be applying double standards here.

"Oh, well..."

"Sit down."

She was about to say enjoy your meal, but Han Tan suddenly said "sit down"?

This sounded like when she asked if he was alone, she really wanted to join him.

Moreover...

"Are these your children?"

Han Tan asked another question.

Xiao Meng nodded, "Yes, I have children... but I’m already married. Don’t get any wrong ideas."

"I know."

You know?!

Xiao Meng was surprised. Did he mean he knew not to get any ideas, or did he know she was married?

"Haven’t you always worn that ring on your neck? Isn’t it a wedding ring?"

Han Tan noticed Xiao Meng’s puzzlement and casually explained.

Xiao Meng swallowed; this man... hid things deeply.

And thinking so, she forgot she was the one hiding more.

Even though her relationship with Han Tan had improved, sitting at the same table still felt a bit odd, especially with Han Tan’s presence decreasing her appetite.

He’s always so poker-faced and cold.

It would scare the children!

Before Xiao Meng could politely decline, Shuangshuang had already reached Han Tan’s side, tapping his tie,

"Dad has one too."

"..."

Xiao Meng glanced at the tie... Seeing it only made her heartache worse.

It was indeed identical.

This winter’s Prada line, which she had picked out as a Christmas gift for Yin Shixiu after an entire afternoon of shopping.

Next, Shuangshuang gave Han Tan a grin,

"What a coincidence!"

"..."

Su Xiaomeng was speechless.

And now, the little girl had plopped onto the seat next to Han Tan, pointing to the sofa opposite,

"Brother, Mommy, sit! Let’s have dinner!"

So...

"Being unafraid of strangers" might not necessarily be a virtue.

Oh well, if Shuangshuang wasn’t afraid, what was there for her to fear? So she sat down with Prince Huang.

Han Tan gestured for a server, bringing over the menu.

Su Xiaomeng flipped through the menu with ease, ordering a signature bread crab, baked lobster that Prince Huang liked, a salad, a soup, and two desserts.

"Would you like to order a bottle of wine, sir, madam?"

Upon hearing this address, Su Xiaomeng was about to explain, when Han Tan calmly remarked,

"We’re not a couple, just friends."

"Oh, sorry. My mistake."

The tall, slim British boy turned red suddenly.

Xiao Meng found it quite endearing.

In the end, Han Tan still ordered a bottle of wine,

"Help yourself. I’ll drink a little."

"Oh."

Xiao Meng was puzzled about why Han Tan was dining here alone; she asked, but he didn’t answer.

She didn’t pursue it further.

In fact, the meal felt quite subdued.

"Uncle, that one! Could you help Shuangshuang, please?"

"..."

Yin Jinxi, aren’t you a little too forthright?

Han Tan gave Xiao Meng a glance. Both were a bit awkward — one for the child’s sudden words, the other because he wasn’t used to interacting with children.

"Sorry, maybe Shuangshuang should sit with me instead. It’s okay to squeeze a bit."

"No problem."

Han Tan said, cutting Shuangshuang a small piece of lobster, which she immediately gobbled up with an "ah," giving Han Tan a squinty smile,

"Tasty, thank you!"

Su Xiaomeng couldn’t help but chuckle.

"Naughty girl."

For the first time, Han Tan’s eternally stoic face showed a gentle side, leaving Xiao Meng in shock!

Meanwhile, outside the restaurant, not far away, stood a figure, frozen, his always charming and gentle face now as frosty as an iceberg.