"Uncle, Junjun has to go now! Bye-bye!"
With a twist of her little body, this time she didn't stop and ran off.
At the door, the nurse picked her up. "It's very late, time to go to bed, understand?"
"Yes, Auntie, don't be mad."
Watching them leave, Fu Hanjiang stood up, touched the spot where the little girl kissed him, and smiled wryly.
"Sir!"
Rong Zheng, having completed the registration, came looking for him from the west side. "Where did you go? I had a hard time finding you."
"Let's go."
Fu Hanjiang didn't explain much, pressing his forehead. He was truly feeling unwell.
After seeing the doctor, he was admitted to the hospital.
...
Jiangcheng.
At Hongluo Restaurant.
"Hiss—"
"What happened?" Zhong Pei paused, looking anxiously at Sheng Xiangsi across the table.
"It's nothing..."
Sheng Xiangsi gave an embarrassed smile and shook her head.
The two had arranged to have dinner together, but just now, while cutting her steak, her hand slipped, and the knife pricked her palm.
"Let me see?" Unconvinced, Zhong Pei took her hand to inspect it carefully. "How did you prick your hand?"
Sheng Xiangsi couldn't explain it. She had suddenly spaced out and lost focus.
"It's nothing."
After examining her hand, Zhong Pei was relieved. "No break, just a bit red."
"I told you it was nothing."
Sheng Xiangsi withdrew her hand. "Hurry and eat. You have a flight to catch tonight, don't you?"
Because of business, Zhong Pei had to go to LA the next day.
"Okay." Zhong Pei poured water into her cup. "Sorry, I can't see you off the day after tomorrow."
"Hmm?" Sheng Xiangsi laughed. "Why are you apologizing? You're leaving tonight, how could you see me off? Besides, I'm not a child."
"But it's your first overseas performance," Zhong Pei still felt regretful.
"It's really fine. I'm not going alone; the entire dance troupe will be there. And it's Philadelphia. You forgot? I lived there for years, I'm familiar with it."
Sheng Xiangsi reassured him. "You focus on your work; I can take care of myself."
"Alright."
Although Zhong Pei felt regretful, he had no choice.
After leaving Hongluo, Zhong Pei drove Sheng Xiangsi to Wenchang Road entrance.
Sheng Xiangsi got out of the car. "You can drop me off here. Go to the airport."
His suitcase was in the trunk, and he had to head to the airport from here.
"Bye-bye."
Sheng Xiangsi shouldered her bag and waved.
"Xiangsi!"
As she turned to leave, Zhong Pei called out.
"Hmm?" Sheng Xiangsi turned back, smiling gently. "What's up? Don't nag, Young Master Zhong."
"No..."
Zhong Pei smiled awkwardly, his expression suddenly serious. "Xiangsi, when can you give me a status?"
"..."
Sheng Xiangsi was stunned.
"I'm not pushing you."
Zhong Pei didn't expect her to agree immediately. "I just thought you might consider it? Aren't we getting along well?"
Sheng Xiangsi opened her mouth, momentarily speechless.
"If you think I'm alright..."
Seeing her remain silent, Zhong Pei wasn't disappointed. "After you come back from Philadelphia, can you give me a status?"
Without waiting for her answer, he added, "I'll leave now."
Smiling, he waved at her and drove off.
Sheng Xiangsi stood there in a daze. After returning from Philadelphia... give him a status?
...
Zhong Pei drove off without noticing a car following him at a distance.
After exiting Wenchang Road, the car accelerated and blocked his path.
Zhong Pei frowned and got out.
From the other car, Liao Qingru also got out.
"Mom?" Zhong Pei wasn't too surprised. "What are you doing?"
"Son!"
Liao Qingru glanced at his car, rubbing her forehead. "Is this the life you should be living?"
Working for others, handling everything personally, even driving a Touareg.
"What kind of life?"
Zhong Pei was indifferent. "One's lifestyle matches their capabilities. I don't see a problem."
"You..."
Liao Qingru was exasperated. She hadn't expected this!
Initially, she kicked him out and cut off his finances, thinking he couldn't endure hardships and would soon give up.
But things didn't go as planned.
Zhong Pei had held on!
Moreover, the situation worsened. He seemed determined to settle down and be with Sheng Xiangsi!
"Zhong Pei."
Liao Qingru took his arm, switching from stern to soft.
"Listen, Sheng Xiangsi isn't right for you... I'm doing this for your own good. You're still young. You'll regret it later! Someone like her, who's been through so much and is everyone's woman..."
"Mom!"
Her words were too harsh. Zhong Pei's face turned dark, and he had to interrupt her.
"You're a woman too. Is it appropriate to talk about a girl like that? Xiangsi is just divorced, she hasn't committed a crime!"
Shaking his head in disappointment, Zhong Pei said, "Stop talking. I want to be with Xiangsi, and I won't give up for any reason!"
"No, Zhong Pei, son..."
"Mom."
With a heavy heart, Zhong Pei removed her hand. "I have to go."
He turned sharply and got back into his car.
"Zhong Pei!"
Liao Qingru, in a panic, watched him drive around her car and leave, stomping her foot in frustration.
"You won't give up for any reason? Hmph... Son, don't speak too soon!"
...
Two days later, the Lightning Dance Troupe was ready to depart for Philadelphia.
Despite the long flight, Sheng Xiangsi wasn't tired at all. She was about to see her beloved Junjun!
Excited, she took a photo of the plane door and posted it online with a caption:
**Philadelphia, looking forward to it.**
Meanwhile, lying in a Philadelphia hospital, Fu Hanjiang saw her post.
Xiangsi is coming?
Of course, she was on tour.
She seemed so happy.
Only when she faced him was she unhappy.
The thought annoyed Fu Hanjiang. He put his phone down but then picked it up again.
He opened the Lightning Dance Troupe's ticket website, searching for the Philadelphia show. Since she was here, he might as well support her.
He wasn't planning anything, just wanted to watch her perform.
That was all.
...
They arrived in Philadelphia around 7 PM.
Luckily, it wasn't too late.
Sheng Xiangsi couldn't wait any longer; she missed Junjun terribly.
"Ranran." Sheng Xiangsi asked Bai Ranran for a favor. "Can you take my luggage to my room? I need to go somewhere."
"Sure."
Bai Ranran, always distant, didn't ask where she was going. "Call me when you're back, and I'll come down to get you."
"Thanks."
But Sheng Xiangsi still took one 'luggage' with her—Junjun's gift!