She Ignored Him When He Left

"Leyi!"

At that moment, Fu Hanchuan saw the madness in her eyes!

Fu Hanchuan handed Yuanbao to Fu Mingzhu. "Yuanbao, be good. Stay with Great-Grandma while Daddy handles something."

He then looked at Fu Mingzhu. "Grandma..."

"I know, I know."

Fu Mingzhu didn't need an explanation. "Go on, don't worry. Yuanbao will be with me."

"Thank you, Grandma!"

"Enough."

Fu Mingzhu hugged the bewildered Yuanbao, comforting him. "Yuanbao, don't be afraid. This has nothing to do with you. Come home with Great-Grandma."

Children are perceptive, and Yuanbao could sense that Fu Mingzhu truly cared for him. He nodded obediently.

"Good boy, let's go."

...

Yao Leyi rushed out the door, got into her car, and drove off without a second thought.

The orphanage was built on the hills in the west of the city, an area with mountainous terrain. By the time Fu Hanchuan and his men managed to catch up, Yao Leyi was long gone.

That night, Fu Hanchuan was utterly exhausted.

He was still in recovery, having only woken from a coma a few months ago. Now, he felt a dull pain in his legs and head.

Qi Si noticed. "Young Master, why don't you go back? I'll find Miss Yao."

Fu Hanchuan frowned deeply, a shadow of worry crossing his face.

"I'm afraid that even if you find her, she won't come back with you."

Qi Si had no rebuttal for this.

Meanwhile, Fu Mingzhu had settled Yuanbao into the car. Seeing her grandson's predicament, she approached.

"Cold River, your health can't take this. Come back with me."

"But, Grandma..."

"Here's what we'll do."

Fu Mingzhu made a decisive decision and instructed Qi Si, "Contact Hanjing, have him come over—Leyi won't listen to Qi Si, but she'll listen to Hanjing."

She directed the last part to Fu Hanchuan.

"Grandma," Fu Hanchuan hesitated, "it's too much trouble for Hanjing, it's already very late, and besides, this is my problem..."

"Don't say such formalities."

Fu Mingzhu dismissed his concerns. "We're family. If something happens to you, do you think Hanjing would be at ease? Listen to me."

She glared at Qi Si. "What are you standing around for? Hurry up."

"Yes, ma'am!"

...

At 3 AM, in the midst of deep sleep.

Fu Hanjing was awakened by his phone ringing. He picked it up, glancing at Xiangsi beside him.

Sheng Xiangsi was a light sleeper and had already woken up.

Her eyes remained closed. "Go answer it outside."

"Alright."

Fu Hanjing held his phone and quietly went outside. "Qi Si, what's going on?"

"Second Young Master."

Qi Si explained the situation truthfully and apologized. "Young Master is exhausted, and the Old Lady suggested contacting you. Sorry for disturbing your rest."

After hearing everything, Fu Hanjing rubbed his temples.

"I understand. It's no trouble. I'll be there soon."

"Thank you, Second Young Master."

After hanging up, Fu Hanjing sighed deeply. For his brother and for Leyi, he felt it was his duty. However...

How was he going to explain this to Xiangsi?

He reentered the bedroom and sat on the edge of the bed. Hesitantly, he spoke. "Xiangsi."

Sheng Xiangsi, her back to him, eyes closed, said, "Done with the call? Can we sleep now? Turn off the light, it's too bright."

"Xiangsi."

Fu Hanjing said with difficulty, "I need to go out for a bit."

"?" Sheng Xiangsi abruptly opened her eyes and turned over, "Now?"

"Yes." Fu Hanjing held her hand, speaking gently. "It's about my brother, he has some issues."

"What's wrong with him?"

Sheng Xiangsi asked, concerned. Fu Hanchuan was also her brother-in-law. "Is he unwell?"

"No, not his health."

Seeing her worry, Fu Hanjing quickly reassured her, "My brother is fine."

"Then what's the issue?" Sheng Xiangsi frowned. "Isn't the company still under your management?"

Fu Hanjing fell silent at her words.

He frowned, contemplating how to explain. They stared at each other in silence.

In an instant, Sheng Xiangsi understood.

She smiled faintly, "It's Yao Leyi."

Her tone was a statement, not a question.

Fu Hanjing's heart pounded, gripping her hand tighter, afraid she'd be upset. "Xiangsi, I..."

"Go ahead."

Sheng Xiangsi remained calm. "It must be urgent in the middle of the night. Don't waste time explaining to me, just go."

"Xiangsi?" Fu Hanjing raised an eyebrow in suspicion. "You're not angry?"

"No."

Sheng Xiangsi shook her head with a smile, then suddenly asked, "If, and I mean if, I were angry and told you not to go, would you stay?"

Fu Hanjing was speechless, but his expression gave him away.

"See?" Sheng Xiangsi smiled faintly. "Whether I'm angry or not won't change the outcome, so why waste energy?"

She withdrew her hand and gave him a gentle push.

"Hurry up, she's waiting for you."

"Xiangsi..."

Sheng Xiangsi didn't respond, looking out the window. "It's late, I'm going back to sleep. You should go."

Fu Hanjing stared at her face, feeling she was upset.

But he couldn't stay.

"Then, I'm leaving."

"Mm." Sheng Xiangsi smiled and nodded.

Fu Hanjing got up and went to the dressing room. When he came out, Sheng Xiangsi was already lying down, still turned away from him.

Suddenly, Fu Hanjing felt a tightness in his chest, a sense of unease.

"Xiangsi, I'm leaving."

"Mm..." Sheng Xiangsi, still in her original position, replied softly, without looking at him.

Fu Hanjing waited a few more seconds, but all he got was silence.

When he was changing in the dressing room, he saw that it had started to rain mixed with snow outside.

He bent down and touched Xiangsi's face. "It's cold outside with rain and snow. Keep the blanket on."

Sheng Xiangsi, eyes closed, seemed to be falling asleep, didn't even respond to him.

"Then I'm going."

Fu Hanjing hesitated for a moment, then retracted his hand and left the room.

As the door closed, Sheng Xiangsi opened her eyes, clear and calm... close call, very close!

She almost lost her mind!

Tonight, while steaming pears for him, she even considered that they might be able to get along together?

Even if just for a moment, how could she have such a foolish and terrifying thought?

Fortunately, a phone call took Fu Hanjing away and woke her up...

...

In the car, Fu Hanjing gripped the steering wheel, his brows furrowed, feeling agitated.

His mind was filled with thoughts of Xiangsi. What was she doing now? Was she asleep? She had trouble sleeping; it wasn't easy for her.

Why then did she ignore him when he left?

He had told her it was raining and snowing outside, but it was as if she didn't hear him, not even a 'be careful on the road.'

Earlier in the evening, when she was steaming pears for him, he felt she had become much closer to him.

But just now, he felt that she had withdrawn again...

His phone rang. It was Yao Leyi.

"Leyi?" Fu Hanjing focused his mind.

"Hanjing, I'm so scared..."