Song Hancheng's cheeks flamed red, and he looked as though he wanted the ground to swallow him whole.
"Boss, I… I apologize. I thought I was being supportive, but it seems I completely misread the situation."
Gu Jin waved a hand, her expression softening slightly.
"It's fine. Just… maybe in the future, trust me a little more. If I needed help, I'd have told you directly."
Song Hancheng nodded, rubbing the back of his neck awkwardly.
"Understood, Boss. I suppose I owe you an apology, and… well, maybe a thank-you for not firing me on the spot."
Gu Jin cracked a small smile. "I'll think about it," she replied with a raised brow.
Suddenly Song Hancheng turned toward Su Qing and asked,
"Aren't you surprised?"
"Why should I be?"
Song Hancheng baffled by Su Qing's calmness asked,
"I mean...the elder brother who protected you all this while suddenly turned out to be a sister...you aren't..."
