"Alright, I'm coming!"
After hanging up, Fu Hanjian felt overwhelmed. Sheng Xiangsi had caused trouble again in the middle of the night! Since returning to Jiang City, she hadn't stopped.
Police station? Hitting someone?
She had really outdone herself this time.
Gritting his teeth, Fu Hanjian rushed out the door, heading quickly to the South City Police Station.
…
It was late at night, and the roads were clear.
In less than half an hour, Fu Hanjian arrived.
A young officer stopped him at the entrance, "Who are you? You can't just enter the police station."
"You called me."
Fu Hanjian's handsome face was serious as he lowered his gaze, "Is Sheng Xiangsi inside? I'm her... friend."
"Sheng Xiangsi, huh... alright, come in."
The young officer let him in and called out, "Senior, Sheng Xiangsi's family is here!"
"Really? Come over here!"
Sheng Xiangsi, sitting in a chair, was startled. Her family? Who?
Turning around in confusion, she saw Fu Hanjian's furious face. She was even more puzzled. Why was it him?
Fu Hanjian's handsome face was dark and seemed to radiate a cold aura.
"Sheng Xiangsi, be honest. Did you do this on purpose? Are you deliberately causing trouble to get my attention? Is this your new tactic?"
This scene felt all too familiar.
Years ago, with Yao Leyi's incident... he had acted the same way, judging her without knowing the whole story.
"..." Sheng Xiangsi opened her mouth, but she didn't want to explain.
Whatever he said, let it be.
Soon, they would go their separate ways, with no connection. How he saw her didn't matter.
"Say something!"
Seeing her silent, Fu Hanjian laughed angrily, "Am I right? Even Grandma said you've changed, that you've become more sensible!"
Even he had believed it, for a while!
But it was all an act!
"Um..."
The police officer finally intervened, pulling Fu Hanjian aside, "Sir, calm down. Let me explain what happened."
"Alright."
Fu Hanjian suppressed his anger and nodded, "Go ahead."
"This is what happened..."
The officer detailed the events.
In conclusion, he said, "We recommend settling. Pay some compensation and be done with it. Without solid evidence, taking it to court is a waste of time and resources, don't you think?"
After listening, Fu Hanjian fell silent.
He looked at Sheng Xiangsi. Was this really what happened?
She was harassed by the 'motorbike guy', so she defended herself?
So, she wasn't causing trouble on purpose?
And she encountered the 'motorbike guy' because he didn't take her home...
Fu Hanjian's face darkened, his thin lips pressed into a line. He looked at the officer, "Alright, I agree to settle..."
"No way!"
Suddenly, Sheng Xiangsi stood up, her attitude firm as she faced the officer.
"Officer, I don't know him. He has no right to make decisions for me. I don't agree to settle! I have no money!"
"This..."
"Sheng Xiangsi!" Fu Hanjian was livid, his face turning blue, "Enough! You're making a fuss over a mere 5000 yuan? Don't listen to her! I'll handle the paperwork!"
"Alright, this way please..."
"Fu Hanjian!"
Sheng Xiangsi gritted her teeth, glaring at him with hatred, "This is my business, not yours! I said, no settlement!"
Her stubborn resistance made Fu Hanjian's face look even worse. Was she never going to give up?
Staring at her pale face, his tone took on a mocking edge, "Oh really? Well, guess what? I'm going to handle it anyway!"
"Fu Hanjian!"
Unable to stop him, Sheng Xiangsi's eyes reddened and grew moist. That was 5000 yuan!
In the end, he paid the money, signed the paperwork, and settled the matter.
"Alright, you can collect your personal belongings and leave."
"Thank you."
Fu Hanjian returned to Sheng Xiangsi, "Let's go, get your things, and we can leave."
Without looking at him, Sheng Xiangsi got up and walked to the young officer.
"Here you go." The young officer handed her bag, "Check if anything is missing."
"Alright." Sheng Xiangsi checked: phone, keychain, pepper spray, half a brick, etc.
"Everything's here."
Behind her, Fu Hanjian saw it too, his eyes falling on the half brick. Carrying pepper spray was normal for a girl, but a brick…?
"You carry this around?"
Fu Hanjian picked up the half brick, still stained with dried blood.
Sheng Xiangsi didn't answer. She took the brick from his hand and prepared to put it back in her bag.
"Wait." The young officer stopped her, "Sheng Xiangsi, the brick is considered a dangerous item. You can't take it with you."
Sheng Xiangsi hesitated, "I can't?"
"No." The young officer smiled, "It's not a metal weapon, but it can be lethal. It shouldn't have passed metro security checks before; you were just lucky. Don't carry it again, you won't always get through."
Sheng Xiangsi pursed her lips, regretful, "Alright, I understand."
She put her other items in her bag and zipped it up.
"Thank you, officer."
"You're welcome."
Turning, she left the police station.
She walked quickly, almost running.
"Hey! Sheng Xiangsi!" Fu Hanjian called from behind, barely catching up, "Wait for me! I'll take you home!"
"Don't touch me!"
Sheng Xiangsi turned abruptly, her almond eyes filled with wariness.
"Stay away from me!"
"..." Fu Hanjian was stunned, raising his hands, "Alright, I won't touch you, I won't get close. Calm down."
He had never seen Sheng Xiangsi like this, like a frightened little animal, baring her teeth, ready to bite at any moment.
He lowered his voice, speaking gently, "My car is over there. It's late. Let's go home, alright?"
Sheng Xiangsi slowly calmed down.
It was late, she was exhausted, and she didn't want another incident or another trip to the police station.
"Okay." She nodded, hugging her bag tightly.
"Let's go."
Fu Hanjian breathed a sigh of relief, leading her to the car and opening the front passenger door.
But Sheng Xiangsi didn't sit there. She walked to the back, opened the door, and sat in the back seat.
"..." Fu Hanjian paused, closing the front door and walking to the driver's side.
Driving away, he glanced in the rearview mirror.
Sheng Xiangsi hugged her bag, curled up in a corner, eyes closed, silent, clearly not wanting to talk to him.
Tsk.
Fu Hanjian frowned. The girl before him didn't quite match the one in his memories.
Half an hour later, they arrived at Yintan.
He parked and said, "We're here."
However, there was no response from the back seat.
"Sheng Xiangsi..."
He turned and saw her lying back, her mouth slightly open. She had fallen asleep?
Without much thought, he got out of the car, opened the back door, and gently shook her shoulder, "We're here. Wake up."
But Sheng Xiangsi didn't wake up.
"Sheng..."
Fu Hanjian was about to call her again but stopped suddenly, changing his mind.
Forget it. He was partly at fault tonight. He could do a good deed and carry her inside.
Reaching out, he slipped one arm under her neck and shoulder, the other under her knees.
Just as he was about to lift her, Sheng Xiangsi's eyes opened.
Her almond eyes were wide, and in a panic, Fu Hanjian stumbled, falling towards her.
"!"
Unable to avoid it, his lips pressed directly against her... pink lips.