A domineering CEO falls in love with me, an unmarried mother of seven!

Chapter 238 Finding the Antidote to the Virus

Su Yingqing's face turned pale instantly, her fingers gripped the bag strap tightly, and her voice trembled slightly: "President Tan, I know I haven't done well enough before, but I'm really willing to change. As long as you're willing to renew the contract, I'm willing to accept any of your conditions."

Tan Zhengchu's patience seemed to have reached its limit.

He stood up, looking down at Su Yingqing, his voice as cold as ice: "Su Yingqing, no, I can't afford your conditions. I don't want to repeat myself. Please leave."

Before Su Yingqing could say anything more, the third brother had already walked over with two bodyguards, politely but firmly blocking her way: "President Su, please."

Su Yingqing bit her lip, a tear glistening in her eyes. She stood up, turning back to look at Tan Zhengchu every few steps, her voice barely audible: "Tan Zhengchu, why can't you ever see my feelings? I've always... always liked you."

Tan Zhengchu did not respond, and did not even glance at her.

After Su Yingqing was taken away, Lin Quan couldn't help but laugh and teased, "President Tan, Su Yingqing is really devoted to you. After all these years, she still hasn't given up."

Tan Zhengchu gave him a cold look, his tone filled with disgust: "Her affection disgusts me. She and Chen Yuqin have made Xiaoxue suffer so much, I will not let them get away with it."

Lin Quan shrugged and said nothing more.

Just then, Qibao ran over, her face flushed and covered in sweat, like a ripe apple. She threw herself at Tan Zhengchu's feet, tilted her head back, and whined, "Daddy, I'm so thirsty! I want some water!"

Tan Zhengchu immediately dropped his cold expression and gently patted her head: "Okay, Daddy will send someone to buy water."

Liu Bao took a pink thermos from his schoolbag and handed it to Tan Zhengchu: "Daddy, you don't need to buy any more. Mommy has prepared warm water in the thermos."

Tan Zhengchu took the thermos, poured a glass of water, and handed it to Qibao: "Drink slowly, don't choke."

Qibao took the water cup, gulped down a few mouthfuls, and sighed contentedly, "Thank you, Daddy!"

Da Bao added from the side, "Mommy said that Qi Bao can't drink cold water, he has to drink warm water, otherwise his stomach will hurt."

Tan Zhengchu nodded with a smile: "Your mom is always so thoughtful."

Just then, Lin Quan's phone rang. He answered it, listened for a few minutes, and then an excited look appeared on his face.

"Really? That's great!" Lin Quan hung up the phone and turned to Tan Zhengchu, saying, "Wei Hao is recovering, and the medicine really is the antidote! You'll be alright!"

Tan Zhengchu was stunned for a moment, then a look of relief flashed in his eyes: "That's great."

Liu Bao and Da Bao exchanged a glance, both seeing joy in each other's eyes. Liu Bao whispered, "The potion is real, Daddy will be alright."

Da Bao nodded, a smile playing on his lips: "As long as Daddy is alright, there's nothing better than that."

After finishing his water, Qibao wiped his mouth and looked at them curiously: "Daddy, Uncle Lin, what are you talking about? What kind of medicine?"

Tan Zhengchu smiled and patted her head: "It's nothing, Daddy is just very happy that I was able to have so much fun with you all today."

Qibao blinked, not quite understanding, but still smiled happily: "Then Daddy, let's go play for a while longer!"

Tan Zhengchu nodded: "Okay, go ahead, be careful."

Qibao, holding Liubao and Dabao's hands, ran happily back to the amusement park.

Watching their retreating figures, Lin Quan remarked with emotion, "Tan Zhengchu, you're really starting to resemble a father more and more."

Tan Zhengchu smiled gently, his gaze tender: "Yes, this feeling is not bad."

Lin Quan patted him on the shoulder, his tone relaxed: "Let's go, we should think about our next plan. Now that the medicine is effective, many things can be put on the agenda."

Tan Zhengchu nodded, a determined glint in his eyes: "Yes, it's time."

……

Tan Zhengchu sat on the sofa in Lin Quan's laboratory, his expression calm and his gaze fixed on the distance.

Xiao Qi leaned on his shoulder, her big eyes darting around as she watched Lin Quan busily working at the lab table.

"Daddy, don't be afraid, I'll stay with you." Xiao Qi held Tan Zhengchu's hand, her voice soft and comforting.

Tan Zhengchu looked down at her, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Daddy isn't afraid."

Liu Bao and Da Bao sat to the side, their hands tightly gripping their knees, their eyes fixed on Lin Quan's back, feeling both nervous and excited.

Xiao Qi looked up at Tan Zhengchu earnestly and said, "Daddy, I used to get injections a lot. I know injections hurt a bit, but you're an adult, you can't cry."

Tan Zhengchu was amused by her and gently squeezed her little hand: "Okay, Daddy won't cry."

Xiao Qi nodded, her gaze sweeping over the needle in Lin Quan's hand. She couldn't help but shiver, but her face still held a stubborn expression: "Daddy, you have to be brave. I will always be with you."

Tan Zhengchu felt a warmth in his heart and reached out to touch her head: "With you here, Daddy is not afraid of anything."

At this moment, Lin Quan walked over carrying a tray for injections, wearing a white mask on his face, revealing only his bright eyes.

He glanced at Tan Zhengchu, his tone teasing, "Mr. Tan, you're not afraid of needles, are you?"

Tan Zhengchu frowned slightly, his tone indifferent: "Does it hurt?"

Lin Quan raised an eyebrow, teasing him deliberately: "Whether it hurts or not, you'll know once you try it."

Tan Zhengchu didn't reply, but looked down at his arm, feeling a sense of unreality.

Just a few days ago, he thought he was going to die, but now he has a chance to survive.

Seeing that Tan Zhengchu was not speaking, Xiaoqi thought he was scared, so she quickly squeezed his hand: "Daddy, don't be afraid, the injection is actually very quick, it will be over in a flash."

Tan Zhengchu snapped out of his daze, smiled, and nodded: "Okay, Daddy's not afraid."

Seeing this, Lin Quan couldn't help but laugh: "President Tan, if you're really scared, it's okay to cry. Anyway, there are only a few of us here, so we won't laugh at you."

Tan Zhengchu's expression changed slightly, and he gave him a cold glance: "Lin Quan, do you want to get beaten up?"

Lin Quan raised his hands in a gesture of surrender: "Alright, alright, I'm not joking anymore. Come on, roll up your sleeves, let's begin."

Tan Zhengchu rolled up his sleeves, revealing his strong arms. Lin Quan skillfully located a vein, disinfected it, and slowly inserted the needle.

Xiao Qi stared intently at Tan Zhengchu's face, afraid he might show a pained expression. Liu Bao and Da Bao also held their breath, watching without blinking.

After the injection was completed, Lin Quan pulled out the needle and pressed a cotton ball against the injection site: "Okay, it's over."

Xiao Qi breathed a sigh of relief, leaned close to Tan Zhengchu's cheek, and kissed him: "Daddy is so brave!"