Su Chenghui was stunned. âPeizhen...â
Seeing the confusion in his eyes, Xiang Caiping immediately knew that he was in the dark about this matter. The look of fury on her face intensified.
âLook, you had no idea what happened or what your lovely daughter had said,â Xiang Caipingâs voice dripped with sarcasm. âBut you still came running here with the burning urgency to settle the score for her?â
âCaiping, Iâm not...â
âWhat? Youâre not here to explain things in place of your favorite daughter? Youâre not here to settle the score for Li Qianxueâs precious child? Then tell me, what are you here for?â
Su Chenghui grew silent and gazed at Xiang Caiping with an emotional look on his face. Unexpectedly, he could not utter a single word.
âYou have nothing to say now, do you?â Xiang Caiping was unwilling to look at Su Chenghui. He had not changed much over the years and was still refined and handsome.
Not only did he age gracefully, but he was more level-headed. He exuded the charisma of a mature man.
However, it did not matter how handsome Su Chenghui looked on the outside now. It was not able to cause her heart to flutter any longer. She only harbored hatred towards him.
âSu Chenghui, I donât wish to see you anymore. I want you to leave.â
Su Chenghui made no attempt to move. He recalled how Li Qianxueâs demeanor turned steely the previous day when she found out that Su Peizhen had suffered a slap to the face.
He was well aware of Li Qianxueâs character and the limit to her tolerance. Li Qianxueâs bottom line was her children.
To the public, she appeared strong-willed, but when it came to Su Peizhen and Su Yuxin, she was filled with motherly love. Since Su Peizhen suffered a physical attack, Li Qianxue was determined to settle the score.
If she had known that Su Qingsang and Xiang Caiping have returned from Japan, she would already have come to confront them.
âCaiping,â Su Chenghuiâs eyes flitted close for a moment. He lowered his head and massaged his temples. A strong wave of fatigue once again enveloped him. âYou shouldnât have hit Peizhen.â
If there comes a day in the future when Xiang Caiping gets to know the whole truth, will she regret her actions?
He did not know the answer to his question, but he was sure now that he felt regretful.
It had never occurred to him that Xiang Caiping, who had distanced from him and whom he thought he would never see again, would return one day.
Xiang Caiping was shaking with anger. She stood up and pulled Su Chenghui, who was still spacing out, up from his seat. She dragged him by his arm.
âGet out, get out right now. Su Chenghui, I never want to see you again in my lifetime.â
âCaiping,â at the moment when Su Chenghui was almost at the door, he could not help but shout, âQingsang is not your daughter at all...â
Xiang Caiping halted her act of pushing him out.
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The night wind was a little chilly. After coming down the stairs, Shi Mengwan bade Su Qingsang goodnight, left her gift in her friendâs hands, and started to walk to the car.
It was the end of the year and she was still busy with her sketches. She had many matters to juggle.
Su Qingsang felt a little heartache about her and repeatedly told her not to sketch till late. Shi Mengwan waved her hand before driving off.
After Shi Mengwan had left, Su Qingsang turned around and realized that Huo Jinyao had been staring at her.
âWhatâs the matter?â With him looking at her in this manner, she began to think that there was something on her face.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âDear,â Huo Jinyao held out his arms to encircle her waist. âIâm a little jealous. Youâre so concerned about Shi Mengwan. You donât care for me this way.â
Su Qingsang looked up at him, feeling exasperated. âHuo Jinyao, arenât you a little childish?â
âIâm not childish,â Huo Jinyao kissed her on her lips. âIâm your husband, and youâre my wife. You should treat me well.â
âThatâs enough,â Su Qingsang rolled her eyes at him and looked up to glance at her apartment unit. There was a tinge of worry in her eyes. âWhy do you think my father is here again?â