An Apology Alone Is Not Enough

Due to Gu Shaohua, Zhou Jinting already knew that the girl who danced at Mise was Sheng Xiangsi!

Did Fu Hanjiang go to such lengths to get her into the Lightning dance troupe just to rekindle an old flame?

If that were the case, why was she with Zhong Pei now?

"Why are you looking at me?"

Fu Hanjiang glanced at him with a sneer, "Even Yan knows nothing about this as her cousin, how would I, as her ex-husband, know?"

"Hey."

Qin Yan was genuinely clueless, "I really didn't know. Tsk, what a situation… I wonder how Aunt and Uncle will react when they find out?"

Over there, Zhong Pei let go of Sheng Xiangsi's hand and waved at the group, "Come over here, what are you standing there for?"

The group gathered together.

Zhong Pei smiled shyly and glanced at Sheng Xiangsi, "Let me formally introduce, my girlfriend, Xiangsi."

"Hello everyone." Sheng Xiangsi pursed her lips and smiled shyly.

Ha. Fu Hanjiang silently sneered and looked away. A woman in love…

Zhong Pei said, "Xiangsi, you know everyone already, no need for more introductions, right?"

"Yes." Sheng Xiangsi nodded with a smile.

Zhong Pei noticed she was holding a bag in her hand, "What's that? Put it down, isn't it heavy?"

"It's not heavy." Sheng Xiangsi smiled and shook her head, "It's for you… a birthday gift."

"Huh?"

Zhong Pei's eyes instantly lit up with joy.

"You got me a birthday gift?"

"You're really…" Sheng Xiangsi couldn't help but laugh, "Coming to celebrate your birthday, how could I not bring a gift?"

She pursed her lips, feeling a bit embarrassed.

"But, it's not anything expensive. If you don't like it, don't tell me, just secretly get rid of it."

Just like Fu Hanjiang did back then…

"How could I?"

Intrigued by her words, Zhong Pei was eager, "What is it? Can I open it now?"

Although he had already received many gifts today, none intrigued him as much as this one from Xiangsi.

"Don't open it now." Sheng Xiangsi said softly, "I made it myself."

"Made it yourself?"

This piqued Zhong Pei's curiosity even more, "What is it? At least tell me first, okay?"

"It's a shirt."

Sheng Xiangsi handed him the bag, "Take it home and open it. Try it on, if you don't like it, it's fine. If you do, but it doesn't fit, I can alter it for you."

"I love it!"

Zhong Pei happily hugged the bag, "How could I not like it? You made it with your own hands…"

He felt as if he had discovered a new treasure.

"Xiangsi, you made this? You can actually do that?"

"Yes." Sheng Xiangsi laughed at his reaction.

It was clear he was genuinely happy to receive her gift, which made her even happier.

"You're amazing!"

"Not really." Sheng Xiangsi said modestly, "My grandmother was a seamstress, I just know a little bit."

"That's still amazing!"

Zhong Pei was tempted to open it immediately but restrained himself. This was a one-of-a-kind gift from Xiangsi!

He wanted to save it and open it when he was alone.

"Thank you, Xiangsi, I really like it, I love it."

"Oh, come on." Sheng Xiangsi rolled her eyes playfully, "You haven't even seen it yet…"

"I just know I'll like it!" Zhong Pei grinned, "Even if it were straw, I'd love it because it's from you!"

Because he liked her, he cherished everything about her! Let alone her heartfelt gift?

Ahem.

The others felt embarrassed to watch.

What was supposed to be a birthday party hadn't even started eating, and they were already being fed a bunch of lovey-dovey scenes!

Fu Hanjiang turned away, lost in thought.

A shirt?

He vaguely remembered that Sheng Xiangsi knew how to make clothes. If he wasn't mistaken, hadn't he once received a shirt made by her?

Did he or didn't he?

…

That night.

Fu Hanjiang returned to the Fu residence and rummaged through his closet.

Searching high and low, he couldn't find it. Did he remember wrong? Had Xiangsi never made one for him?

No, that couldn't be!

Fu Hanjiang refused to give up.

Finally, in the corner of the closet, he found a box, opened it, and saw a handmade shirt.

It was pure handmade, not from the high-end boutique the Fu family usually used.

This was the one Xiangsi made for him!

"…"

Fu Hanjiang closed his eyes, trying to recall.

When did she give this to him?

A birthday, or a graduation gift? It had been so long, he hadn't paid attention at the time, so how could he remember now?

Holding the shirt, Fu Hanjiang collapsed to the ground in despair.

So, he had once possessed Sheng Xiangsi's purest affection…

He always knew…

But knowing and seeing were different things.

Now that he saw it, the person she made shirts for had already changed to Zhong Pei!

…

Early morning.

Fu Hanjiang arrived at the CEO's office, and after the morning meeting, he reviewed a stack of reports and called in Rong Zheng.

"Second Master, what's up?"

"Mm."

Fu Hanjiang pulled out a few documents and instructed, "Remove the Tian family from the list of potential partners. They don't need to waste any more effort."

This…

Rong Zheng was stunned. Had the Tian family offended the Second Master?

"Understood." Rong Zheng didn't ask further; it was clear the Second Master was holding a grudge.

And with this order, Fu Hanjiang finally felt a bit better from the frustration he had since last night.

This was what the Tian family deserved for raising a daughter who could insult people!

An apology to Xiangsi was not enough; there had to be some tangible loss!

The Tian family quickly learned about the business setback.

The family was puzzled, "What's going on? I heard it was Second Master Fu's decision. Have we offended him recently?"

Before this, hadn't everything been going well?

The Tian family was at a loss.

But Tian Xin was terrified!

Because she knew she was the one who had offended Fu Hanjiang recently.

That day, she accidentally stepped on Yao Leyi's foot…

But didn't Yao Leyi say it wasn't serious? Yet Fu Hanjiang was making things difficult for her family because of this?

She didn't dare tell her family.

Otherwise, they'd skin her alive.

Tian Xin had to find a way to make amends.

The person who tied the bell must untie it. Since Fu Hanjiang was angry for Yao Leyi, she had to find her.

Recently, Yao Leyi had reduced her workload. Apart from unavoidable work, she was at the hospital taking care of Fu Hanchuan.

So, Tian Xin went to the hospital to find her.

"Here to see Hanchuan?"

Yao Leyi thought she was there to visit, smiling, "Sorry, Hanchuan is sleeping right now. You can see him from outside."

"No…"

Tian Xin struggled to speak, "I'm here to ask for a favor. Please, could you talk to Second Master Fu for me?"