She absolutely would not agree to an engagement with such a person, following her parents' wishes. Setting aside his character, the fact that he brought someone home and changed clothes without even introducing himself beforehand made it impossible for her to form a good impression.
Moreover, knowing it was an arranged marriage, this man still appeared to be fond of her and seemed very willing to accept the engagement. There must be something wrong. He was either after her money or her connections; in any case, he wasn't sincere about her.
Seeing Tang Tang glaring at him fiercely, Xiao Feng felt very wronged. "Is this how you thank your rescuer? Staring at him like he's a hooligan?"
"Rescuer?" Tang Tang was very curious. "Where did you come from, my rescuer?"
At this, Xiao Feng sighed. "If you can't hold your liquor, then don't drink so much next time. Don't you remember what happened last night?"
Tang Tang touched her still slightly throbbing head and said, "I remember last night, Xin Xin and I were chatting, and the table suddenly collapsed..."
"That's right. Last night, there was a minor stampede at the bar. Your friend even suffered a mild concussion because of it. But don't worry, her boss has a private doctor, and she'll receive the best care."
Thinking of Tang Tang's worried expression earlier, Xiao Feng added.
"What about me? Why am I here? Since you know I'm your fiancée, you must know my family. You should have let them pick me up. Why did you bring me here?"
This question, Xiao Feng had to think carefully about how to answer.
Let alone last night, even now, Xiao Feng didn't want to inform Tang Tang's family that she was at his place.
Since they were both adults, Tang Tang had informed her parents before going out, saying she was meeting a good friend and wouldn't be home, so they needn't worry too much.
However, a stampede had occurred at the bar last night. Although she wasn't injured, there were still potential dangers around. Logically, Xiao Feng should have called Tang Tang's family. But Xiao Feng had his own little selfish agenda.
In fact, he also disliked arranged commercial marriages, always feeling like the parents were trying to gain something from each other. Although he hadn't truly discussed this issue with his parents and didn't fully understand their intentions, he felt that both sets of parents had ulterior motives. He also thought that if he immediately informed Tang Tang's parents upon her return, telling them she had some trouble at the bar and was temporarily staying at his villa, her parents would surely believe they were deeply in love, having connected so quickly upon her return to the country.
Then, they would become even more invested, and both sets of parents would pressure them to date. He didn't want his relationship to be constantly monitored, whether with Tang Tang or anyone else.
He would fulfill the responsibilities his family expected of him, but if he had to do things he didn't want to do because of family obligations, he would rather give up his vast fortune and build his own success.
Although on the surface he was acting in the name of freedom, not wanting either set of parents to discover their relationship status, he did have his own selfish motives.
Another speculation was that if Tang Tang's parents heard about it, worried about their daughter, they might come to pick her up that very night. Wouldn't he then have lost a valuable opportunity to spend time with the woman he admired?
He would never do something so foolish. But now, how should he answer Tang Tang's question? Xiao Feng was momentarily at a loss. Seeing his hesitation, Tang Tang became even more curious.
Tilting her head, she looked at him. "So, why didn't you tell my parents?"
Xiao Feng put on a serious expression, looked up at Tang Tang, and said earnestly, "Last night, you and your friend got heavily drunk and partied until late. The stampede happened afterwards. So, it was already very late. If I had told Uncle and Aunt at that time that you were injured at the bar..."
He believed Tang Tang would understand his unspoken meaning. Although it was only a minor injury, parents would inevitably worry.
"You were drunk again when you got back, they would have been very anxious. So, I thought about it, and in the end, I didn't call them."
As he spoke, Xiao Feng wore a look of guilt, as if saying to Tang Tang, "If you're angry, just scold me."
Tang Tang, reminded by him, thought about it and agreed. Her parents were always worried. They even fussed over her wedding, which showed their deep affection for her hadn't changed since she was little.
She had indeed drunk too much last night, and coupled with the stampede, that's why she had these injuries. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a big deal. But in her parents' eyes, it would look different. It was hard to guarantee that if she went back like this, she might not even have the chance to go out to bars anymore.
Thinking about it, her point was valid. "And then what?" Tang Tang originally wanted to thank Xiao Feng, but she didn't forget that she was still wearing his pajamas, sitting on his bed. In this environment, it was hard to imagine that she had been safe last night, merely sleeping on a stranger's bed.
Since the hardest part was over, Xiao Feng was no longer afraid. The rest was just to tell the truth. "After you came back, I had the doctor examine you first. Everything that needed disinfecting was disinfected, and everything that needed bandaging was bandaged. The rest is what you saw when you woke up. I let you sleep in my room; I slept in the guest room last night."
As he spoke, Xiao Feng gestured towards the door. This explanation matched what Tang Tang had seen that morning, but she still regarded the man with suspicion, hoping to catch him in some lie.
However, Xiao Feng was telling the truth, so he could withstand her scrutiny without any signs of panic. After a few seconds, Tang Tang couldn't hold on any longer. "Okay, I choose to believe what you're saying. Uh, thank you for taking care of me yesterday."
After holding back for a while, Tang Tang finally managed to say thank you. The situation this morning had truly frightened her.
"It's alright. It's normal to be scared when a girl wakes up in an unfamiliar room and a man suddenly appears. I understand. Actually, I was even fantasizing if you would hit me with a pillow?"