Leng Chuanjin didn't wake up until late the next morning.
He rubbed his sore eyes and felt a sudden bout of dizziness.
It wasn't too severe, but he still closed his eyes uncomfortably.
It seemed that there were some other side - effects in the drug Xia Anying had given him.
He got out of bed and found that Xia Sanghuan had called him three times.
After a moment of hesitation, he decided to deal with what had happened yesterday first.
When he walked downstairs, Wang Fu quickly came over.
"Master, where did you go last night?"
"I went to handle some urgent matters."
He scanned the living room, as if looking for someone.
"But the way you were at that time..."
"Uncle Wang."
His face suddenly darkened.
"Don't pry too deeply into some things. Understand?"
Seeing the butler's startled and then somewhat disappointed expression, he couldn't help softening his tone.
"I know you're worried about me."
"If something really big happens, I'll tell you."
Hearing his words, the butler felt a bit more at ease.
"Where's Xia Anying?"
The man asked casually.
"Miss Xia?"
The butler frowned, not understanding why the young master would suddenly start to care about that woman.
"She went out early this morning."
"She went out?"
His voice suddenly turned cold.
"Did she say where she was going?"
"No."
"She left in a hurry and didn't even pack her luggage."
Hearing Uncle Wang's words, the man's mood worsened.
He had planned to settle the score with her today, but she had actually run away?
...
"Sir."
The butler came over with a hesitant look on his face.
"What's up?"
Fu Zeming put down the newspaper in his hand, looking a bit confused.
"Miss Xia Anying is here."
Xia Sanghuan beside him suddenly looked up.
She had been playing Monopoly with her elder brothers and sisters. Her happy expression disappeared instantly after hearing this.
Why is she here?
Different from her reaction, her father slapped his thigh.
Even her elder brothers and sisters stood up.
They had actually forgotten about Xia Anying.
Even though this child was unlikable, she was still the child of the Fu family's benefactor. How could they be so neglectful?
But it wasn't entirely their fault. After all, she hardly ever called the Fu family.
Even when they did have contact, it was usually just for money.
Fu Zeming quickly walked to the door and saw Xia Anying carrying big and small bags.
"Anying, you're here."
He gave her an embarrassed smile and pulled her into the house.
"It must be cold outside."
He helped her take off her coat and then turned to the butler.
"Pour Anying a cup of hot tea."
The butler bowed slightly and quickly retreated.
For some reason, he always felt that the atmosphere in the Fu family suddenly turned cold after Xia Anying arrived.
Xia Anying was helped to sit on the sofa. She had remained silent since entering the door.
Even when Fu Zeming asked her questions, she just nodded or shook her head.
She was like a puppet without a wind - up key.
Xia Sanghuan frowned when she saw her like this.
"Anying, where have you been living? Why didn't you tell us?"
Fu Moning and Fu Youqing didn't like her and refused to talk to her, so Fu Lingshi had to step in.
He bent down slightly and asked gently.
Xia Anying finally showed a reaction.
Her eyes moved, and there seemed to be a hint of fear in them.
"I, I've been living at Chuanjin... Young Master Leng's place."
"Huanhuan didn't tell me I could come back to live in the Fu family."
Her voice sounded very aggrieved, and she didn't forget to put the blame on Xia Sanghuan.
Fu Youqing rolled her eyes and pulled Fu Moning around.
"She doesn't seem like someone who didn't know."
She whispered.
Fu Moning patted her hand, signaling her to be quiet.
Then she pursed her lips and motioned for her to pay attention to their younger sister standing beside them.
Xia Sanghuan had been frowning since Xia Anying entered the door. There was no sign of joy at seeing her long - lost sister.
Although they hadn't shown much affection when they first came to the Fu family, it was obvious that Huanhuan still cared about her sister.
But her current attitude was unacceptable.
"Then why did you come back today?"
Fu Lingshi also noticed something strange, but he still asked patiently.
"Because, because..."
Her lips trembled, and the next second, tears welled up in her eyes.
Then she started to cry softly. No matter what questions they asked, she just kept shaking her head.
Xia Sanghuan patted her eldest brother's shoulder, signaling him to make room for her.
Her father and the others were at a loss with her, but she knew her sister's temper very well.
"Why are you crying like this?"
"Did Brother Chuanjin bully you?"
As she spoke, she bent down and thoughtfully handed her a tissue.
Her words were gentle, but it was hard to tell how much emotion was really in them.
Xia Anying stiffened when she heard her voice.
After a long time, she shook her head and whispered.
"No."
"No?"
The girl saw that she didn't take the tissue, so she simply slapped it on the table.
"Looking at you like this, I thought Brother Chuanjin had done something extremely evil to you."
Thinking of the unanswered phone call this morning, her heart suddenly became irritated.
"Or did you cause some trouble at the Leng family and couldn't solve it, so you came back to the Fu family to escape?"
Xia Anying suddenly widened her eyes, and her shoulders trembled.
She guessed right.
Her eyes darkened, and she decided to press on.
"Which plate did you break this time? Or did you quarrel with Leng Wanqing?"
Xia Anying just lowered her head, looking unwilling to communicate.
Fu Zeming saw this and was worried.
"Anying, just tell us if there's anything."
"Uncle will try his best to help you solve it, okay?"
"And you don't have to be afraid. The Fu family and the Leng family have a good relationship. Chuanjin won't be too angry with you."
Probably.
He added this in his heart.
Although Leng Chuanjin always seemed to have a good temper towards the Fu family, in the business world, he would inevitably have some frictions with him.
If he had to choose, he would never choose this young head of the Leng family as an opponent.
"Dad, you don't have to worry about her."
Xia Sanghuan suddenly said.
"Eldest brother, second sister, third sister."
"You guys go do your own things first."
"I want to talk to my sister alone."
Seeing her expression, they knew what she wanted to do.
So they let her take Xia Anying to her room.
The girl opened the bedroom door and unceremoniously threw her sister in.
She locked the door and didn't talk to her immediately.
At this moment, Xia Anying showed her true colors.
Because she had walked for too long, her legs were weak, so when Xia Sanghuan threw her, she stumbled and fell to the ground.
"What are you doing?"
She shouted like a crazy woman.