Su Minghan laughed instead of getting angry.
In the company, there was actually someone who didn't recognize him.
With a childish, willful, and straightforward tone, such a woman would definitely not even pass the preliminary audition in the entertainment circle.
"It seems you don't really want to answer my question. Then get out of the way. I have important things to do."
The woman with big waves took a step across and stretched out her arms to block his way.
"You haven't compensated me for my coffee yet! That was the last bag. I bought it myself at the book signing. It's very precious!"
Su Minghan scratched his face in embarrassment. "Name a price. I'll compensate you."
"It's priceless!"
"..."
He sighed. Just then, he saw his assistant rushing over with his clothes.
"Discuss it with him if you have any issues."
After saying that, Su Minghan took his clothes and left.
"Hey! You..." Before the woman with big waves could take a few steps, she was blocked by the assistant. She frowned unhappily. "Don't block me. Get out of the way!"
"Tian Danni, didn't I tell you to wait in the reception room? Do you know who that person was just now? He's General Manager Su, the future heir of our company! You're so insensible!"
"So what if he's General Manager Su? How much profit have I made for him overseas? Why doesn't he think about this question!"
She folded her arms and complained confidently.
The assistant rubbed his forehead in distress. "Anyway, stay in the reception room and don't come out again. I'll arrange someone to pick you up."
Tian Danni pouted and nodded impatiently.
In the library of Yancheng University.
Xiao Shujing looked at the exquisite clothing design drafts in her hand, her eyes full of longing. These works were all designed by the designers of Ahairui. Each drawing exuded a mysterious and malleable power.
Whenever she was in a bad mood, coming to look at these would make her feel much better. There was an inexplicable sense of refreshment.
Suddenly, a small glass bottle was placed within her field of vision.
She looked up blankly and saw Yan Yueyue's nervous face.
"What does this mean?"
"It's for you to use."
Xiao Shujing glanced at the bottle indifferently. There were words on it saying "Remove scars, no marks left".
"Take it away. I don't need it."
Yan Yueyue twiddled her fingers guiltily. "I didn't do it on purpose that night. Moreover... it was you who annoyed me."
"So? Should I apologize to you?"
Since she came back that day, Xiao Shujing had been wearing a band - aid on her face. Although it was just a small cut, it hadn't fully scabbed yet.
Every time she saw herself in the mirror, she would think of the fashion show, which bothered her but there was nothing she could do.
"Why do you always have to misinterpret others' meanings?" Yan Yueyue frowned unhappily. "I've given you a way out. Just take it! No wonder you have no friends."
These words hit Xiao Shujing right in the heart.
Due to her original family, she had been cautious and observant since childhood. Over time, her personality had become introverted, with many thoughts in her heart.
With such a personality, whether in the class or in the entertainment circle, she always maintained a proper balance.
But often these self - protecting measures were regarded by outsiders as being arrogant and disdainful. She had endured a lot of such troubles.
Xiao Shujing closed the collection of works and was about to leave expressionlessly.
"Can't you even take a little criticism?"
Yan Yueyue quickly grabbed her wrist. The anxiety in her eyes didn't diminish at all. Instead, there was a hint of pleading.
"Let go."
"You're really stubborn! Come with me."
She pulled her out of the library and all the way to the artificial lake.
"What on earth do you want to do? I don't have time to waste with you."
Xiao Shujing was obviously impatient and said bluntly.
"I really didn't mean to hurt your face. I'm sorry."
Yan Yueyue bowed sincerely.
Then she got to the point. "I... I know our relationship isn't very good, but now I'm really at the end of my rope. Shujing, please help me. Can you lend me some money?"
"What's the reason?"
Xiao Shujing had already guessed that there was something on her mind.
"I... I'm pregnant with A Yuan's child."
These words were like a thunderbolt, hitting her right on the skull.
Yan Yueyue saw her stunned expression and was almost crying with anxiety.
"I... I really didn't know! A few nights ago, A Yuan and I both drank some wine. We don't remember what happened the next day!"
Xiao Shujing's mind went blank. "Didn't you and Shuyuan just get together recently? A few nights ago? What on earth is going on!"
She trembled her lips aggrievedly and lowered her head like a child who had done something wrong.
"A Yuan said he would date me after breaking up with his ex - girlfriend. That night he invited me out alone and complained a lot. Then... I really didn't know it would turn out like this."
"Then go to him! Why are you coming to me?"
Xiao Shujing's face turned pale with anger. Even taking a breath hurt her throat.
"I really can only rely on you, Shujing. Please help me!" Yan Yueyue grabbed her shoulders anxiously, almost kneeling.
"You're A Yuan's sister. It's not difficult for you to lend me some money to solve this. It's easy! I'm begging you. I'm really begging you!"
Xiao Shujing couldn't even cry at this moment.
Why?
Why did such things keep happening to her?
The poverty and decline of her original family, the resentment of her biological brother, his lack of ambition and dissolute life, and now this burden.
She was being crushed by these stones one by one. Even enjoying the sunshine seemed like a luxury.
"I'll lend you the money, but you have to write an IOU."
Yan Yueyue's body stiffened and she sneered. "No way? I'm your brother's girlfriend. With such a close relationship, you still want me to write an IOU?"
"This is my bottom line." Xiao Shujing clenched her fists until her knuckles turned white.
"It's just a few ten - thousand yuan. Is it really necessary?"
"Yes! It is!" She stared at her fiercely. "It's already a concession for me to lend you the money. Don't push your luck."
Yan Yueyue nodded, sneering contemptuously.
"Fine. I'll go find A Yuan."
Watching her back, Xiao Shujing's eyes welled up with tears.
She was really fed up with this damned and miserable life.
"General Manager Su, it's really my honor to cooperate with you. I'd like to toast you!" The middle - aged man stood up, raised his glass, and drank it in one gulp.
But Su Minghan's mind had already drifted outside. He was in a daze, not even blinking his eyes.
"General Manager Su? General Manager Su!" The assistant bent down and whispered.
"Huh?"
"General Manager Zhang just toasted you."
He came to his senses and forced a smile. "Happy cooperation. Happy cooperation."
After a few glasses of wine, his empty stomach burned with a hot sensation.
"You guys keep chatting. I'll go get some fresh air."
Sitting in the rest area, Su Minghan held a cigarette in his mouth but didn't take a puff.
The things that happened in Lanshan Villa were still vivid in his mind. He regretted every moment, but under the circumstances at that time, he had no other choice.
It was he who said they should return to a normal relationship.
But it was still him who was reluctant and entangled in the past.