Watching Fu Han remain silent, Nan Qing looked up with confusion at the two of them, "Are you guys transmitting messages through eye contact?"
Why did she always feel like there was a strange atmosphere between them?
"Long time no see." After a while, Fu Han finally uttered these four words.
The man before her had confessed his feelings when she was almost back. If possible, Fu Han truly wished she never had to see him in her lifetime.
In the three years in M Country, no matter where she went, his figure was always behind her.
Over time, the two gradually became familiar with each other. Who would have thought that Su Cheng would pull a love confession stunt?
"Nan Qing, I have something else to do, so I'll be leaving first." Saying so, Fu Han picked up her bag and prepared to leave.
Nan Qing, observing the awkward atmosphere between them, felt her gossip cells stir, not wanting to let such a rich source slip away.
"You come back here, like you have anything else important without a job. Explain to me what's going on between you two," Nan Qing demanded, legs crossed, looking judgingly.
The two just looked at each other, and Fu Han turned her head and sat back down.
Nan Qing looked meaningfully at the two, wondering if there was some tension between them.
"Oh, don't sulk, hurry and cling to Su Cheng's coattails. He came back to start his own company."
Su Cheng, embarrassed, smiled and hooked the corner of his mouth, but his gaze stayed on Fu Han, "Sister Qing, stop flattering me."
Fu Han leaned casually on the couch, scrutinizing the two before her until she finally spoke, "I still prefer freedom, the rules and regulations of a company suffocate me."
The meaning behind those words was clear to anyone; she didn't want to work at Su Cheng's company.
Seeing Fu Han so determined, Nan Qing didn't know what to say and decided to gently guide her later on.
Fu Han listened to their conversation and finally stood up after a long while, "I still have something to do, so I'll leave first."
As soon as she finished speaking, Fu Han left without looking back, and Nan Qing and Su Cheng exchanged glances before hurrying after her.
"Han Han, why are you running so fast?" Nan Qing followed out and, seeing Fu Han's figure, reproachfully said.
She was panting heavily and, getting no response, finally looked up and met the man opposite her eye to eye.
Nan Qing immediately avoided his gaze, not knowing why it seemed like his look could freeze someone instantly.
"Are you stalking me?" Fu Han squinted her eyes, staring expressionlessly at the man before her.
Su Cheng glanced at He Xing, quickly grasping the situation. He stepped forward and wrapped his arm around Fu Han's with tenderness in his eyes, "It's cold outside, put on more clothes."
Fu Han merely looked up at the man, a rare glimmer of something crossing her eyes, allowing Su Cheng to drape a coat over her shoulders.
Seeing Fu Han didn't pull away, his heart relaxed. He turned his head and smiled fondly at the man before him.
"May I know if this gentleman has any issues with our Han Han?"
He Xing didn't even give him a glance, his gaze fixed on Fu Han all along, anger barely contained.
"Is this your beloved?" He Xing asked with cool disdain, as if his stare could chill the very air around him.
Fu Han just chuckled softly and slightly curved her lips, "What does it have to do with you?"
"Answer me!" He Xing shifted his glare to Su Cheng, his eyes rapidly becoming more menacing.
Su Cheng felt a twinge of fear, but bolstered by the warmth of the woman in his arms, he said bravely, "I like Fu Han, so please don't bother her anymore."
He Xing looked at the man briefly, still waiting for Fu Han to speak.
Fu Han deliberately hooked her arm through the man's, her eyes brimming with intense affection, staring at Su Cheng, "As you see, haven't you always wanted to meet my beloved?"
Seeing the woman's smiling face, He Xing felt something blocking his chest, as if his blood had stopped flowing.
He Xing suddenly laughed bitterly, disappointment filling his eyes, "Fu Han, you're doing great."
He had always felt that Fu Han would always love him, that she'd never leave in this lifetime...
Fu Han looked at the man before her, a strange light passing through her usually dull eyes, "Let's go."
With that, Fu Han turned and left without sparing a second glance.
Nan Qing and Su Cheng exchanged looks and quickly followed.
After walking a bit, Nan Qing couldn't contain her curiosity, "Han Han, is that your..."
From the conversation just now, it was clear the relationship between the two was anything but simple. Nan Qing could confirm without a doubt that the man was He Xing.
After all, when Fu Han was drunk abroad, she'd always been muttering this name.
"Nan Qing, stop asking. I can't give you an answer," said Fu Han, not wishing to recall past memories on her own. She just wanted to strive for a better life now.
"I'm sorry about what happened earlier." As she spoke, Fu Han's gaze moved to Su Cheng behind her.
Only then did the absent-minded Su Cheng respond to her voice, "Ah... it's nothing, really."
As he spoke, his look became instantly wistful – that person was the one Fu Han had always kept hidden in her heart.
He was a man, and he could clearly see that He Xing loved Fu Han.
Seeing He Xing in such a state, Fu Han just glanced at him indifferently before looking away.
She didn't want to explain her relationship with He Xing; after all, these matters would eventually come to light. Explaining now would just seem too deliberate on her part.
"Fu Han, come work for my company. Not for any other reason but because I truly admire your photography style," Su Cheng said.
Nan Qing chimed in quickly, "You wouldn't be overworked at Su Cheng's company and you've wanted to leave there soon, right?"
Although He Xing was indeed good-looking, what use was that if her sister wasn't happy?
Fu Han lowered her head, pondering for a while, and ultimately decided to consider the offer.
"No worries, the company's doors will always be open for you," Su Cheng responded, surprised by her answer and smiling with glee, revealing his small canine teeth.
"By the way, Sister Qing, what are you planning to do now that you're back?"
Nan Qing's train of thought was derailed by Su Cheng's sudden question, "Me? Just lazing around at home, living off others."
After saying this, Nan Qing sighed with relief inside. She had sneaked out, after all, where could she return home?
Fu Han, seeing that it was getting late, bid them farewell and took a taxi back to the villa.
She stood at the door, looking at the brightly lit house, unsure of where to go.
"Han Han, you're back, come and eat," called the old Master He as soon as he saw Fu Han standing in the entranceway.
Fu Han glanced around, saw no sign of He Xing, and then sat down next to the old master.
"You girl, always out and about, never spending time with me," the old Master He complained coquettishly, turning his head away.