I Want to See You

Sheng Xiangsi raised an eyebrow. Otherwise, who else would be in this room?

"Tightwad," Fu Hanjiang chuckled. "I help you with heavy lifting, take a sip of water from you, and you're still mad?"

Why would she be mad?

Sheng Xiangsi was about to retort when Fu Hanjiang's phone rang.

He picked it up and his expression turned serious. "Hello, it's me, speak—"

It seemed like a work-related call.

"Okay, I'll be right there."

Fu Hanjiang hung up the phone and glanced at Sheng Xiangsi. "I have something to attend to, I have to go."

"Okay." Sheng Xiangsi nodded and escorted him to the door. "Take care and drive safely."

"Mm, alright."

Fu Hanjiang nodded slightly and turned to leave.

In that moment, he strangely felt as if it were a husband being sent off to work by his wife...

As he descended the stairs, he couldn't help but look up, his expression turning solemn again.

What should he do to get her to move out of this godforsaken place?

...

Fu Hanjiang came and went, but for Sheng Xiangsi, it was just a tiny episode, like a small stone thrown into a lake, barely making a ripple.

For her, the most important thing at the moment was to raise money.

After much thought, Sheng Xiangsi thought of someone.

She had told herself that even if she died, she would never go to him, never beg him...

But she couldn't die.

For the sake of her child, she had to set aside her pride.

So, Sheng Xiangsi dug out that long-unused number, pressed those digits, and took a deep breath.

After so many years, she wondered if he had changed his number?

Pressing the dial button, Sheng Xiangsi held her breath.

Connected!

On the other end, a familiar yet unfamiliar male voice came through. "Hello? Who's this?"

Sheng Xiangsi opened her mouth but her heart was beating too fast, causing her to stutter, "It's me."

There was instant silence on the other end.

For two whole seconds, the man seemed excited, yet also unbelieving, "Xiangsi? Is it really you, Xiangsi?"

Sheng Xiangsi gripped her phone with one hand and clenched her knee with the other, "Yes, it's me."

"Ah."

The man was very excited. "Are you looking for me, Xiangsi? What's wrong?"

After speaking, he regretted it and hastily corrected himself, "I didn't mean to say that you can't find me unless something's wrong. What I meant was... you can always find me, I'm always here!"

Listening to his disjointed words, Sheng Xiangsi's eyes felt a bit sour.

Her clenched hand trembled slightly.

She didn't beat around the bush with him, immediately stating her intention.

"I want to borrow some money from you. Can you? I'll pay it back, but it might take a while."

"Money?"

The man was taken aback, but he didn't refuse. "Sure, how much do you need?"

"500,000."

Sheng Xiangsi stated the amount.

"How much?"

The man was shocked. "Xiangsi, why do you need so much money? What happened?"

Sheng Xiangsi furrowed her brows. She didn't want to say much to him, "Will you lend it or not? If not, I'll hang up..."

"Wait!"

The man hurriedly stopped her, "Don't hang up! How about this, let's meet."

Meet for what? Sheng Xiangsi frowned, unwilling to agree.

"Xiangsi."

Sensing her hesitation, the man said, "I'll give you the money, but I've been wanting to see you for so many years. If we meet, I'll give you the money, okay?"

Sheng Xiangsi struggled internally.

But in the end, the temptation of money won.

She agreed, "Okay."

"I'll send you the time and place, don't be late."

"Alright."

A few days later, Sheng Xiangsi went to a private club in the city.

The location was chosen by the man because of its privacy.

Look, it was him who wanted to see her.

Sneaky and afraid of being found out, it was also him!

Sheng Xiangsi arrived ten minutes earlier than the appointed time. Since it was a members-only club, she had to mention the man's name to be let in.

"Please come in."

"Thank you."

Carrying her bag, Sheng Xiangsi followed inside.

The lighting inside was dim, and since it was her first time here, even with a service person leading her, she felt a bit uncomfortable.

As she walked down the hallway, someone suddenly opened a door and stepped out, colliding with her.

Coincidentally, it was Fu Hanjiang.

"Sorry!"

Sheng Xiangsi instinctively apologized.

"It's... you..."

As soon as the other party spoke, he recognized her. Fu Hanjiang held his phone, his pupils constricting.

"Sheng Xiangsi?"

"!" Sheng Xiangsi was surprised. Why was it him?

"Why are you here?"

The lighting was dim, but even so, Fu Hanjiang's face darkened instantly.

Sheng Xiangsi found it amusing. "What's wrong? If you can come here, can't I?"

"Sheng Xiangsi!"

"My affairs are none of your concern."

Sheng Xiangsi didn't have time to argue with him. "I have an appointment with someone, I have to go."

The service person who led her was still waiting.

"Sorry for keeping you waiting." Sheng Xiangsi took a few quick steps and followed.

"It's okay, take your time."

In their line of sight, Sheng Xiangsi turned a corner with the service person, disappearing from view. Fu Hanjiang's grip on his phone tightened suddenly.

Not letting him interfere?

Then he wouldn't!

How much did he love meddling in other people's business?

But back in the private room, Fu Hanjiang was restless.

Qin Yanzhi and Zhou Jinting noticed.

"What's wrong?"

"Is something wrong with Yao Leyi again?"

They joked about Yao Leyi, it wasn't the first or second time. Fu Hanjiang didn't take it to heart, even his ears were deaf to it.

"What kind of girl would come here?" 

"Huh?"

Qin Yanzhi and Zhou Jinting exchanged a glance. "What kind of girl? 

Some come here to discuss business, like us. But many others come here for other reasons.

Because of the privacy this place provides."

Fu Hanjiang's brow furrowed, and he spoke softly, "A dancer?"

"Haha."

Zhou Jinting laughed, "What else could she be here for? Does Second Master Fu not know even this?"

But these days, he had stopped being interested in Yao Leyi.

"Cough, is the one you used to frequent here?"

"What else could she be here for? If Second Master Fu doesn't indulge her, others will... Those girls from Mishè, they all end up the same in the end..."

Fu Hanjiang remembered, Sheng Xiangsi mentioned she had an appointment? She couldn't possibly be here for business!

Suddenly, he stood up.

"Hey! Where are you going?"

"To get her out!"

He had to get her out!

How dare Sheng Xiangsi come here, wasn't selling herself in Mishè enough? They hadn't even signed the divorce papers yet, and she dared to sell herself here?

If he didn't get her out, was he just waiting for trouble?

Qin Yanzhi and Zhou Jinting exchanged a glance and got up to follow him.

At the front desk.

"Second Master Fu."

The front desk looked troubled. "Please don't make it difficult for us. You know, we can't disclose information about our guests. If I do, I'll lose my job."

Not just that, it was uncertain if the club could continue operating.

You see, the secrets held within this club were not trivial. If even a little bit leaked out, trust would be broken.