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At six o'clock in the evening, Tom and Tang Xue came out of the traffic police brigade. Tang Xue looked very embarrassed. In order to seek leniency, as soon as she entered, she took the initiative to take the blame.
She didn't mention a word about Tom grabbing the steering wheel, only saying she was willing to take full responsibility, pay compensation, and go to jail. She accepted it all. However, the traffic police looked at her strangely and informed her that neither she nor Tom had any responsibility. The accident was caused by a blowout of the front tire of the mud truck.
The traffic police also retrieved the surveillance footage and praised Ye Fan for making a quick decision. If it weren't for Tom escaping from the scene in time, they would have been crushed on the spot. Tang Xue was dumbfounded.
She found that she not only wrongly blamed Tom, but also owed him a thank you. If it weren't for Tom, she might have been in a very bad situation right now. Getting into the BMW, Tang Xue originally wanted to apologize, but couldn't bring herself to do it.
She finally hummed, "Thank goodness the car accident had nothing to do with you, otherwise you would have ended up in jail."
Tom was used to the tough attitude of the Tang family:
"Understood, I'll be more careful next time."
Tang Xue just took the blame for him, which softened Ye Fan's heart. No matter how Tang Xue looks down on herself, she still protects herself inside. Then he gently touched the black box in his hand. The box fell out of the Audi, and the code on it was written as nine-nine-eight-one. Song Hongyan specifically called to have the traffic police hand the box over to Tom.
She also insisted that Tom must accept it. Tom didn't hesitate much either. "For saving a life, it's only natural to deserve a gift." Thinking of XiXi, a hint of worry appeared in Tom's eyes. A faint white light barely repaired XiXi's soul, but it was not enough to help her through the danger.
He thought about going to see the little girl tomorrow. Upon hearing Ye Fan's words, Tang Xue turned the steering wheel and left, saying, "You've finally matured." Tom withdrew his gaze from the distance and took the opportunity to speak as Tang Xue's mood lightened.
"Axue, I really wasn't talking nonsense. Your bad temper invites disaster, the car accident is proof of that..."
He reminded her, "You'd better get rid of the amulet."
"Shut up!"
Tang Ruoxue's face turned dark in an instant: "Can you stop talking nonsense?"
"This is the amulet my mom begged for me during the trip. Are you implying that my mom wants to harm her own daughter?"
Tom quickly waved his hand: "That's not what I meant. It's just that mom might have been manipulated by someone..."
"Alright, let's go travel. No one knows each other, so who would have the time to scheme against the Tang family on a full stomach?"
Tang Xue impatiently ended the conversation: "The car accident just now was an accident, and talk of bloodshed is baseless."
"Don't talk to me about this anymore, or else you can just roll off my car."
In her opinion, Ye Fan is just seeking popularity.
Tom felt helpless and stopped talking to avoid upsetting Tang Ruoxue, while also thinking about how to help resolve the situation.
The amulet is still absorbing Tang Xue's luck and vitality, and will face a threat of death again in the next ten days or so.
He wants to resolve this matter as soon as possible.
"Screech—"
Half an hour later, the red BMW stopped in front of the Phoenix Hotel.
How do I get here? Tom was slightly startled, then slapped his head. Tonight is the fiftieth birthday celebration of his father-in-law Tang Sanguo. The Tang family has booked a banquet at the Phoenix Hotel to celebrate.
"I forgot it's my father's birthday. I'll go buy something..."
Tom has been looked down upon all year, but it's still his father-in-law's special day, and he needs to show some respect.
"No need, I already bought it."
"Today, Big Sister and the others will also come. It's best for you not to speak later, so as not to embarrass yourself."
Tang Xue opened the trunk, took out a gift box, and then walked into the hotel without looking back. Tom thought for a moment, then went in with the black box given by Song Hongyan. Although he hadn't opened it yet, if Song Hongyan dared to give it to him as a life-saving gift, it should also pass muster when he gives it to his father-in-law.
Soon, Tom followed Tang Xue to the banquet hall and found that the Tang family had invited many relatives tonight. There were nearly thirty people, with three large round tables set up, creating a lively atmosphere. Eldest sister Tang Feng Hua and her husband Han Jianfeng were also present.
However, my father-in-law Tang Sanguo and mother-in-law Lin Qiuling have not arrived yet, and my younger sister-in-law is studying abroad and won't be back for the time being.
"Ah Xue, you finally came."
"Today is dad's 50th birthday, why are you so late?"
"Although your parents have always doted on you, you should also pay attention, right?"
Seeing Tang Ruoxue and Ye Fan appear, Tang Feng Hua and the others surrounded them with smiles, exchanging greetings and pleasantries.
They didn't even glance at Tom.
Tom didn't pay any attention.
But Han Jianfeng, the eldest brother-in-law, as always, made things difficult:
"Tom, today is dad's 50th birthday, what gift are you going to give?"
"Never say that what Axue bought is what you bought."
"You eat at the Tang's, live at the Tang's, and still use the Tang's. During good times, you should spend some money to show appreciation, right?"
"You wouldn't be empty-handed, would you?"
He smirked at Ye Fan, his eyes filled with resentment. Although his older sister Tang Feng Hua is also beautiful, she pales in comparison to Tang Ruoxue. That's why she sees Tom, who won the beauty, as a thorn in her side.
Tom calmly replied, "I brought a gift."
Tang Ruoxue was taken aback.
When the traffic police handed Tom the box, Tang Xue was unaware.
"Haha, did you bring a gift?"
Han Jianfeng laughed, "Let me see, what did you buy?"
Before Tang Xue could react, Han Jianfeng took a big step forward and snatched the black box from Tom's hand.
Open.
A large, ugly, bright red ginseng fruit in the shape of a dragon's head appears in everyone's sight.
"A gift? Ginseng fruit?"
"The packaging is so shabby, and the fruit is so ugly, it must be a street stall product."
"Yeah, and it's terrifyingly red, definitely sprayed with chemicals, it could kill someone if eaten."
"Trash is just trash. On Dad's big birthday, they're giving out $5 each for Ginseng fruit?"
"Moreover, even if you're giving a gift, it should be something decent. This kind of ugly, bright red thing is obviously a fake product."
"You don't even care about your dad's birthday. How dare you consider yourself a good son-in-law? Just get a divorce and leave."
Han Jianfeng and the Tang family relatives burst into laughter, with a look of disdain and contempt in their eyes.
Tang Xue's pretty face stiffened, never expecting Tom to embarrass her again.
She muttered angrily, "Useless!"
Tom didn't respond, just looked at Ginseng fruit in shock.
He never expected that Song Hongyan would give such an expensive gift. Seeing Tom motionless, everyone thought they were ashamed of being exposed, and there was another burst of laughter. "Fool, look at what I gave to my dad, a calligraphy and painting by Wu Daozi from the Tang Dynasty."
Han Jianfeng took out the gift in his hand, opened it, and proudly said, " 'Moon over the Sea'." "This is something I spent a lot of effort to find, and it cost me three hundred and thirty thousand."
"As for its true market value, it's worth more than ten times the price."
"For this, I also consulted several experts in this field for appraisal."
"Han Jianfeng is clearly trying to show off his superiority in front of relatives with his own gift, but it's not convenient to flaunt directly, so he uses Tom as an excuse."
"Tom, remember, when giving a gift to Dad, it has to be a top-notch one."
"Don't just give some random cheap stuff to your parents."
The relatives of the Tang family were all amazed. A gift worth hundreds of thousands, that's really generous.
Comparing Tom's ugliness to the Ginseng fruit is like the difference between heaven and earth.
"Brother-in-law, I admit your gift is very nice."
Tang Xue bravely helped Ye Fan out.
"But when giving gifts to Dad, it's not about the value, as long as the thought is there."
She really regretted not noticing the box in Tom's hand, otherwise she would have thrown this embarrassing gift in the trash long ago.
"Even if the thought is there, sincerity is also necessary?"
Han Jianfeng sneered:
"You eat and live off your parents every day. Is it so bad to spend a little more money to make your parents happy?"
"It's obvious that you don't value them."
Tang Feng Hua Smiling with a Hidden Dagger:
"Jianfeng, forget it, Axue is not easy either, having to support Tom who's living off others."
The crowd burst into laughter again, filled with a lively atmosphere.
Tang Xue blushed and said, "You guys..."
Although she served as the president of the Tian Tang subsidiary and earned millions of dollars each year, all her money was taken by her parents, leaving her with very little pocket money.
She couldn't afford expensive gifts that cost tens of thousands of dollars.
"Axue, don't be angry. Although my gift is ordinary, its value lies in its authenticity."
At that moment, Tom spoke lightly, "It's better than my brother-in-law giving my parents a fake painting for their birthday."
The whole place fell silent in an instant.
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