"What's that?"
The soft, sticky sensation under Fu Hanjiang's foot made his hair stand on end.
He glanced at it with his phone and discovered that he had stepped on something edible, sticky and sweet, like some kind of syrup?
Tsk!
Fu Hanjiang, disgusted, moved his foot away and stomped on the ground twice before walking away with a dark expression.
Behind him, Sheng Xiangsi suddenly opened the door.
Because she realized that her pumpkin sweet soup had just been thrown out by her.
Shining her phone flashlight around, she finally found it in a corner. However, it had been stepped on and spilled all over the floor.
"Ah..."
Sheng Xiangsi sighed with regret. "Can't eat it anymore."
Turning around, she went to get a broom and dustpan. Since it was her mess, she would clean it up herself.
Sheng Xiangsi didn't pay much attention to the little incident with the sweet soup.
The next morning, according to the address provided by Ren Ce, Sheng Xiangsi arrived at the location on time, along with several other substitutes.
Unexpectedly, Bai Yuanzhou was also there.
And with them was Dance Director.
"I'll give a brief explanation. I've already told Dance Director about my requirements for the dance. I hope everyone will practice the choreography well and perform seamlessly. No stopping during the shoot."
Bai Yuanzhou was known for his one-take shots, imposing the requirements of a stage play on the actors, and the substitutes were also considered actors.
"Understood."
Sheng Xiangsi silently encouraged herself.
But she wasn't afraid. As long as the dancers danced well, she would do her part.
The substitutes spent the morning sweating profusely under the guidance of the Dance Director. Bai Yuanzhou's requirements were indeed high.
And this was just one part of it, it was said to be the opening sequence.
By early afternoon, the Dance Director finally clapped his hands and agreed to let them go.
He reminded them, "Practice well when you get back. Make sure you understand Bai Director's requirements."
"Got it."
"Okay."
Sheng Xiangsi packed up her things and rubbed her stomach, feeling a little hungry.
Lunch was provided by them, but after dancing for so long, she had already digested it. Should she buy a hamburger to eat or go back and cook noodles?
Going back to cook noodles would take some time, and she was impatient.
Sheng Xiangsi bought a hamburger from a nearby fast-food restaurant and ate it while walking.
"Xiangsi?"
Suddenly, someone called her name.
Sheng Xiangsi was slightly stunned and looked up to see a middle-aged man a few steps away.
The middle-aged man stared at her, his gaze unwavering, as if afraid that she would disappear if he blinked.
"Xiangsi!"
He took a few steps closer, a look of joy on his face.
"It's really you! You've grown up so much, I almost didn't recognize you..."
He stopped there.
Sheng Xiangsi smirked sarcastically, barely noticeable. "Excuse me, please step aside."
"Huh?" The middle-aged man was taken aback. "Xiangsi, don't you recognize me?"
"What?" Sheng Xiangsi raised an eyebrow. "Are we supposed to know each other?"
For a moment, he couldn't tell whether she really didn't recognize him or if she was saying that out of spite.
He pointed to himself and explained, "It's been a long time since we last met. The last time I saw you was... five years ago. You've changed a lot, but I haven't. You should remember..."
"I don't know what you're talking about."
Sheng Xiangsi impatiently cut him off. "I don't know you. Please step aside and don't block the way."
With that, she walked around him.
"Xiangsi!"
Unexpectedly, the middle-aged man reached out and grabbed her arm. "Wait..."
However, this touch rubbed her the wrong way!
"Ah!"
Sheng Xiangsi was startled, her eyes filled with fear as she stared at him, struggling to break free. "Let go! Let go quickly!"
"What's wrong?"
The middle-aged man was puzzled. Why was she resisting him so much? It's as if he was going to hurt her.
"Xiangsi, I won't hurt you... I am..."
"No, no! Let go..."
Sheng Xiangsi shook her head, her fear growing stronger, but her strength couldn't match the man's.
The more she resisted, the more the man refused to let go. "Xiangsi, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?"
"Let her go!"
Just as Sheng Xiangsi was breaking out in a cold sweat and the situation was getting worse, someone arrived.
It was him.
The afternoon sun was too intense. Against the backdrop of the man's handsome and deep face, it made people feel a little dazed.
He grabbed the middle-aged man's wrist, his shirt cuff peeking out from his suit sleeve, revealing a glimpse of the exquisite and expensive platinum cufflink inside.
Even though it was a rough gesture, it was still graceful.
"Fu Hanjiang..." Sheng Xiangsi murmured, could it really be him?
"Yeah, it's me."
She spoke so softly, but Fu Hanjiang heard it. He even felt that her soft voice revealed a bit of dependence on him.
His heart softened inexplicably, melting a little...
Fu Hanjiang turned his gaze to the middle-aged man.
"I told you to let go, didn't you hear me?"
"You..."
The middle-aged man recognized the newcomer and let go in astonishment. "Mr. Fu?"
Hmph.
Fu Hanjiang snorted lightly and shook off his hand. "You know who I am, so why haven't you left yet? Is Mrs. Fu someone you can touch? Get lost!"
Ignoring him, he hurried to check on Sheng Xiangsi.
She seemed to be frightened, her face completely pale, devoid of any color, not even a hint of redness in her lips.
"Xiangsi?"
Fu Hanjiang frowned. Sheng Xiangsi... was she really 'ill'?
It wasn't the first or second time she had reacted like this when he or other men touched her. Didn't she used to be like this before?
Back when they were newlyweds, they even shared a room, although it wasn't very harmonious... But she used to be very clingy to him in her daily life.
Why would she be like this now...
Seeing that she couldn't even stand steadily, Fu Hanjiang had the intention to help her, but as his hand lifted, Sheng Xiangsi took a step back.
Fu Hanjiang stopped, his brows furrowing even tighter. "I won't touch you. Tell me, are you okay? Can you still walk?"
"Mm."
Sheng Xiangsi nodded weakly and spoke in a small voice, "I'm fine, thank you."
She was being so polite, but Fu Hanjiang didn't feel good about it.
She used to be different with him... she never knew the word 'polite' when she was with him.
Fu Hanjiang pointed to the side of the road. "My car is parked over there. Where do you want to go? I'll take you."
"No..."
"Don't refuse!"
Knowing what she was going to say, Fu Hanjiang cut her off. "I promised Grandma to take care of you, and I'll definitely do it! With you in this state, can I just leave you?"
Sheng Xiangsi stared at him blankly. Could he?
When she was in a worse situation than this, hadn't he also taken care of her?
"Okay." Sheng Xiangsi couldn't be bothered to argue, so she nodded. "Thank you."
Fu Hanjiang's face softened slightly. "Let's go."
"Mm."
The two walked side by side, with some distance between them.
Not far away, the middle-aged man watched quietly, his brows furrowed tightly. He had walked away just now, but he hadn't gone far.
Watching Fu Hanjiang and Sheng Xiangsi walk away, he couldn't figure it out.
He knew they used to be married, but he also knew their relationship wasn't good. Four years ago, Sheng Xiangsi was sent abroad by Fu Hanjiang!
So, Sheng Xiangsi had returned.
Then, are she and Fu Hanjiang still together?