TMLSG -Chapter 102 Farewell

After dealing with aunt’s situation, Tang Zhen finally let out a sigh of relief.

His mom was a wonderful person—she had gifted her such an expensive emerald bracelet and treated her so kindly. She would certainly be a good mother-in-law in the future.

Just not for her.

Once she relaxed, Tang Zhen noticed how tightly Ren Yanjing was holding her.

It was a hug of absolute dependence.

Tang Zhen asked 111, “Santiao, when can we transfer that one life point?”

111 replied, 【Zhen, don’t rush. I need to submit an application, explaining the use of the life point. Once it’s approved, it will be available the next day.】

Tang Zhen smiled sweetly at 111. “Okay, thank you, Santiao. You’re the best friend I’ve ever had in my life.”

111 chuckled. 【No need to thank me, Zhen. It’s a small matter!】

Once she was certain her aunt would improve the next day, Tang Zhen felt much better.

As long as no one else would get hurt because of her, she thought, it wouldn’t matter if she and Ren Yanjing never saw each other again in this lifetime.

She just wanted him to always be well—successful in his studies and career, loved by his parents, admired by others.

The male lead should always remain proud and outstanding.

Tang Zhen whispered, “A-Jing, you and Uncle and Aunt will be fine.”

Her words were so soft that Ren Yanjing didn’t hear them at first.

But he never wanted to miss a single word she said.

He pressed, “Baby, what did you just say? I didn’t hear it clearly.”

Tang Zhen smiled lightly. “It’s nothing, A-Jing. Don’t worry about it.”

But Ren Yanjing did worry.

He couldn’t help teasing her. “What did you just say? Say it again to your husband?”

Tang Zhen refused. “No~”

Just then, Ren Yan’er and Ren Yanli returned with the food, rescuing Tang Zhen.

Tang Zhen hurried over to Ren Yan’er. “Cousin Yan’er.”

Ren Yan’er glanced at Ren Yanjing. “Don’t bully little Tang.”

Ren Yanjing took Tang Zhen’s hand. “I’m not bullying her.”

How could he ever bully her?

Although Ren Yan’er said that, she was actually grateful to Tang Zhen—because Tang Zhen was there, Ren Yanjing still had emotional support and hadn’t completely collapsed.

It should be noted that Ren Yanjing had a very good relationship with his parents. His mom’s accident was undoubtedly a huge blow to him.

By this time, it was already six in the morning. More members of the Ren family had arrived, even relatives from his mother’s side.

Everyone discussed transferring her to another hospital and inviting top neurospecialists from both home and abroad.

Ren Bushan sent Ren Yanjing and the others back to rest at the hotel, telling them to conserve their energy; there was still a lot to handle.

At the hotel, Tang Zhen and Ren Yanjing were exhausted. They collapsed onto their beds and fell asleep immediately.

In her dream, Tang Zhen returned to the past once again.

This time, she was in a tea room, the steam curling from the tea. Tang Mu sat beside her, and across from them was Zhou Xusi.

He was still wearing a perfectly tailored striped suit, radiating the aura of an elite—noble, reserved, handsome, and mature.

He poured a cup of premium Biluochun tea for Tang Zhen and Tang Mu. “Please, have some tea.”

Tang Mu looked pleasantly surprised. “Thank you, Mr. Zhou.”

Tang Zhen didn’t know what was happening now. She looked down and realized she was still wearing her B University Affiliated High School uniform.

All she wanted now was to find Ren Yanjing and say a few words.

Because next time, they would no longer meet in her dreams.

She whispered an apology and rose from her seat. Before Tang Mu could react, she had already dashed out of the tea room.

Tang Mu stood up, startled, but couldn’t stop her.

She awkwardly smiled at Zhou Xusi. “Mr. Zhou, this… all turned out like this.”

Zhou Xusi nodded politely. “It’s fine. Today’s meeting was just for us to get to know each other a little.”

Get to know each other?

Why would Zhou Xusi want to ‘get to know’ someone from a generation younger than him?

This…

Why exactly did he call them—the mother and daughter—here today?

Before long, she heard the most wonderful voice she had ever heard in her life—

Zhou Xusi smiled lightly. “Perhaps someday… we’ll become a family?”

Tang Mu: !!!

Zhou Xusi showed no surprise at her delighted reaction.

So many people wanted to become his stepmother—so why didn’t he just choose a suitable one himself?

By chance, she had ambition and beauty, but lacked an opportunity to meet his father.

By chance, he could provide that opportunity.

He knew his father would like her.

Zhou Xusi continued, “However, if one day we do become a family, your daughter’s household registration…”

Tang Mu immediately understood his meaning and said, “Her household registration is still with her father. I have no intention of transferring it—it’s too troublesome!”

She thought to herself: why would a woman of my age catch Zhou Xusi’s eye?

So that’s how it was!

Indeed, that’s how it was!

Zhou Xusi didn’t explicitly say whether it was good or bad.

But by default, he had already expressed his stance.

Tang Zhen took the bus to B University.

She still stood under that tree.

So that when Ren Yanjing came down from the building, he would see her immediately.

Tang Zhen asked 111, “Santiao, is there no mission this time?”

111 let out a small 【Ah.】

【No, Zhen. Wait, let me check again.】

Previously, 111 had been busy giving her missions. Now the roles were reversed—Tang Zhen was chasing after the system for a mission.

Tang Zhen spoke slowly, “Santiao, I plan to break up with the male lead.”

111 said in a low voice, 【I know, Zhen.】

All its intelligence had been spent predicting this moment.

Given Tang Zhen’s personality—so kind, friendly, gentle, cute, understanding, and forgiving—after what happened with Ren Yanjing’s mother, how could she still follow the mission blindly?

Even a pretty little cat has her moods!

The next moment, Tang Zhen received the latest mission—

【Mission 32: Say goodbye to the male lead.】

Not just to the male lead in her dream as a freshman, but also to the real-life male lead.

It was essentially a rehearsal in advance.

Tang Zhen hadn’t stood under the tree long before Ren Yanjing, along with Zhang Mian, Shen Quanli, and others, appeared in his line of sight.

Ren Yanjing noticed Tang Zhen immediately—

His “scheming” junior.

After greeting Zhang Mian and the others, he walked a few steps to her and asked, “Junior, are you here looking for someone?”

Looking for whom?

Tang Zhen nodded. “Senior, I’m here to find you.”

Ren Yanjing let out a small “Oh,” trying to flatten his smile. “What for, junior?”

Tang Zhen clasped her hands behind her back and gave him a playful smile. “Senior, I’m here to say goodbye.”

Goodbye?

Ren Yanjing was slightly stunned. Instinctively, he grabbed her arm, a series of questions spilling out in a rush. “What’s going on? Where are you going? Why are you leaving so suddenly?”

Tang Zhen bit her lip. Knowing that real-life Ren Yanjing wouldn’t remember dream fragments, she spoke slowly. “Senior, thank you for looking after me all this time…” She had gained so many life points because of him.

She continued, “I’m a fool. I can’t do many things well. I should have said goodbye to you long ago, but I kept putting it off. If I delay any longer, it will affect those close to you.”

So, she had to say goodbye.

Goodbye—to give both of them a brighter future.

Goodbye—to restore everything to the right track.

Goodbye—preferably, never to meet again.

Her tone was gentle, her eyes moist, filled with sincerity and blessings. “Goodbye, Senior. I wish you smooth sailing in the future and a path of ease in all you encounter.”