"Xiangsi."
Upon hearing the voice, both of them looked up simultaneously.
Fu Hanjiang strode over, not in a suit but in a thin cashmere sweater.
He wore a smile, but his expression was distant and cold.
Sheng Xiangsi's heart skipped a beat. She immediately stood up. "You're here."
"Second Brother Fu," Zhong Pei said, holding his arm and nodding with a smile.
"Mm."
Fu Hanjiang raised his arm and took Sheng Xiangsi's hand, naturally pulling her into his embrace.
He touched her face.
Softly, he said, "Were you scared? You, an adult, should know better. It's just a watch, a trivial item. If it's lost, it's lost. Why chase after it? Let me see if you're hurt anywhere."
His tone was intimate, ignoring the presence of others.
"I'm fine. Zhong Pei is the one who got hurt." Sheng Xiangsi frowned, turning her face away uncomfortably.
Fu Hanjiang's fingers paused, his eyes darkening.
Not letting him touch her? Because of Zhong Pei?
He withdrew his hand without showing any emotion and looked at Zhong Pei. "Thanks to you tonight, you saved my life! If something happened to Xiangsi, what would I do?"
Zhong Pei forced a smile. "Second Brother Fu, you're being too polite. Xiangsi is my friend, and I just happened to be there..."
Just then, Rong Zheng arrived.
Fu Hanjiang waved at him. "Over here."
"Second Master."
"Finally, you're here."
Fu Hanjiang pointed at Zhong Pei and instructed Rong Zheng, "Take care of Mr. Zhong. He is Xiangsi's savior. Make sure the surgery and care are the best."
"Yes, Second Master."
"Let's go."
After giving his instructions, Fu Hanjiang wrapped his arm around Sheng Xiangsi and turned to leave.
"?"
Sheng Xiangsi was stunned, being half-dragged out, staring at him in disbelief. "Where are you taking me?"
Fu Hanjiang smiled at her, his smile thin and insincere. "Home, of course. Where else?"
What?
Sheng Xiangsi laughed in anger.
From the moment he arrived at the hospital, she knew he was upset, but she hadn't expected him to do something so outrageous!
She tried to break free. "If you want to go home, go ahead. I'm not going back."
"Not coming with me?"
Fu Hanjiang held her tightly, not letting her go. "What, you want to stay in the hospital? Keep your ex-boyfriend company, feeling sorry for him?"
"..."
Sheng Xiangsi felt a pain in her chest, her face turning pale. "Zhong Pei got hurt because of me. He's still waiting for surgery. I can't just leave him now, for any reason!"
"Rong Zheng is here!"
Fu Hanjiang retorted logically, squinting his eyes. "I will get the best doctors for him, the best hospital room, and the best care! Isn't that enough?"
"That's the least we can do!"
Sheng Xiangsi forced a smile. "Be reasonable. At least let me wait until his surgery is over..."
"Why?" Fu Hanjiang sneered at her, his tone light.
What? Sheng Xiangsi didn't understand. Isn't this a given?
"Xiangsi."
Fu Hanjiang stared at her angry and shocked face, coldly saying, "I am very grateful that he saved you, and I will make sure he gets the gratitude and compensation he deserves. But I will not allow you to care for him any more than that! You want to stay with him? That's impossible, absolutely impossible!"
With a firm grip, he pulled her.
"Come! Let's go home!"
"I'm not going!"
Sheng Xiangsi was furious. How could he be so autocratic?
"Get in!"
Fu Hanjiang ignored her resistance, shoving her into the car and closing the door.
"Let me out!" Sheng Xiangsi tugged at the car door, but it was already locked by him. "You..."
She turned back, glaring at him with anger. "Second Master Fu, how hypocritical of you!"
"What?" Fu Hanjiang was leaning over to fasten her seatbelt.
"Don't understand?"
Sheng Xiangsi raised her face to confront him. "You can leave me during a date to care for your loved one! But I can't even stay until my friend's surgery is done?"
Fu Hanjiang's eyes flickered. "You're blaming me?"
"No!"
Sheng Xiangsi shook her head decisively. "I'm talking about fairness! I didn't stop you from caring for your loved one, so please don't stop me from staying for my friend's surgery, okay?"
"Friend?"
Fu Hanjiang grabbed her wrist, savoring the word. "How long have you known Zhong Pei? How many years have I known Leyi? You compare Zhong Pei to Leyi? Is he even worthy?"
Releasing her hand, he sneered lightly.
"Look at you, shouting at me for your ex-boyfriend. Don't tell me that after he got hurt for you tonight, you have feelings for him again!"
What?
Sheng Xiangsi was stunned, speechless. How could someone be so unreasonable! He's a madman, an absolute madman!
Sheng Xiangsi turned her head, angrily closing her eyes, not looking at him anymore.
Quiet now? Feeling guilty?
Fu Hanjiang coldly withdrew his gaze and started the car.
The ride was silent, the car unusually quiet.
Upon arriving at Silver Beach, as soon as the car door unlocked, Sheng Xiangsi opened her eyes, pushed the door, and got out, running straight towards the gate.
"Where are you going?" Fu Hanjiang's cold voice came from behind.
Sheng Xiangsi didn't want to respond, heading straight out.
"To the hospital? To your ex-boyfriend?"
Fu Hanjiang chuckled coldly, his tone leisurely. "Go ahead, I won't stop you."
Could he be so kind?
Sure enough, the next second, he continued, "I've already informed his parents. They should be at the hospital by now."
"!"
Instantly, Sheng Xiangsi's back stiffened, stopping in her tracks.
Hm. Fu Hanjiang let out a faint cold laugh, saying nothing more, and turned to walk inside.
Sheng Xiangsi turned back, only seeing his indifferent back...
Returning to the bedroom.
Without seeing Fu Hanjiang, Sheng Xiangsi guessed he must have gone to the study.
Same as always.
Whenever they fought, he would go to the study.
Does he think she would go to coax him?
Who was wrong tonight, really?
Sheng Xiangsi ignored it, went to the cloakroom to get clothes, took a bath, and went to bed.
...
The next morning.
Fu Hanjiang woke up early.
Mainly because the study's sofa was a bit short, making his neck sore, and he slept poorly all night.
He checked his phone, no missed calls, no messages.
All night, Sheng Xiangsi hadn't contacted him!
Fu Hanjiang threw his phone aside. What was he expecting?
Outside, footsteps approached.
Xiangsi is up? Could it be, she's coming to find him?
But no.
The footsteps came closer, then moved away.
It's not even seven yet. Why is Xiangsi up so early? The dance troupe doesn't start this early.
Fu Hanjiang picked up his phone and made a call. "It's me..."
After hanging up, Fu Hanjiang got up and returned to the master bedroom.
After washing up and getting ready, he went downstairs. The housekeeper was already there, busy in the kitchen.
Seeing him come down, she hurriedly brought up breakfast.
"Mr. Fu, please."
"Mm." Fu Hanjiang sat down, taking a sip of coffee, when his phone rang. "Hello, go ahead."
"Second Master, Xiangsi... went to the hospital."