At the school gate, Assistant Jiang's car had been waiting there early.
The students going in and out were all curiously taking photos and discussing.
"See that? The car of the Su Corporation is parked at the gate again waiting for Xiao Shujing."
"Sure. The matter of Ah Hairui inviting her to endorse their autumn new products has been such a big deal in Yan City. Her methods are getting more and more sophisticated."
"Slut. She has bewitched President Su so much that he can't take his eyes off her!"
Xiao Shujing had turned a deaf ear to such gossips.
If she explained, she would be scolded. If she didn't, she would be called arrogant. So she simply chose to remain silent. It's better to avoid trouble.
"Good morning, Teacher Xiao."
Assistant Jiang greeted her with a smile and started the car.
"Good morning."
"President Su has already arrived at the ward area in advance. I'll have to trouble you with getting along with the patients today," he said hesitantly halfway through, "but... I think there's something I need to tell you."
Xiao Shujing nodded. "Yes, go ahead."
"Could you please stop monopolizing President Su's time?"
She suddenly froze. "Mo... monopolize?"
Assistant Jiang forced a smile. "To be honest, since you came back, President Su has hardly slept for more than three hours a day. He's either busy with the company's affairs or accompanying you for the public - service advertisement."
"He's the future heir of Su Entertainment, not a errand - boy."
Before Xiao Shujing could open her mouth to refute, he added.
"Don't misunderstand me. These are all what the chairman meant."
The chairman of Su Media, Su Hao, had been living abroad for a long time to manage the branch company. He rarely got involved in domestic matters. It showed that he had a high degree of trust in his son.
For the chairman to personally pass on this message, it meant that their relationship had really reached a critical point, or even on the verge of collapse.
Xiao Shujing looked down at her pale hands. After being silent for a while, she said sullenly, "I see."
She thought that when she held Su Minghan back, she had made up her mind to fight with him to the end. But unexpectedly, in the face of so much pressure, she was still that vulnerable, sensitive and constantly retreating person.
When they arrived at the mental hospital, Xiao Shujing got out of the car.
Su Minghan was holding an umbrella and a packed breakfast. He ran over with a beaming smile. "Haven't eaten yet, right? I asked the nanny to make an extra portion this morning. It's not too sweet and suits your taste."
She took it and just said a simple "Thank you".
"… What's wrong? You seem in a low mood today."
"No. I just want to finish the work early and go back to rest."
Xiao Shujing left these words and walked into the hospital gate in a hurry with the umbrella.
"I didn't say anything wrong, did I?"
Su Minghan scratched his head in confusion and shifted his gaze to Assistant Jiang. "What did you say to her in the car that you shouldn't have?"
"Nothing. I just reported today's work schedule."
He frowned in confusion and followed her with a heavy heart.
Time flew by quickly. It was noon in a blink of an eye.
Whether chatting with the patients or being interviewed in front of the camera, Xiao Shujing always had a smiling face. But she was cold - faced to Su Minghan, as if he owed her a lot of money.
As a usually considerate person, he had been in a bad mood all morning.
Buzz, there was a reminder message from Assistant Jiang on his phone.
He had to take Tian Danni to Juanyi to discuss the evening dress in the afternoon.
Just when Su Minghan was hesitating, Xiao Shujing walked up to him.
"Want to eat?"
A steaming bun came into view.
He never ate anything outside his home, but after it passed through her hands, it seemed to have a special charm and smelled extremely delicious.
"Thank you."
Su Minghan took a bite. The taste was not that good, but he was overjoyed.
Xiao Shujing patted the flour on her body and said coldly, "Go back."
"Huh?" There was still a smile on his lips.
"I said you should go back. There's no need for you to accompany me."
"What's wrong?" The smile on Su Minghan's face gradually faded.
"Nothing. The public - service advertisement is my own business."
She looked into his eyes. "I begged you to give me this chance, so I don't need your help. I can do it well."
"What happened? You've been in a bad mood since you came today. If you're not feeling well, just say it. I'll help you…"
Before Su Minghan could finish his words, she interrupted him with a bad tone.
"I've already said don't care about me anymore! You're the heir of the Su Corporation. Is your work less busy than mine? Don't you have anything to do?"
The bun in his hand had lost its warmth and was lying cold in his palm, just like his heart, which was extinguished by a basin of cold water.
"I really hate your self - deceiving look."
He threw the bun on the ground and kicked it away angrily.
"If you're so capable, then stop bothering me. Do whatever you want!"
Su Minghan turned around and walked away. He was so angry that his ears were red.
Xiao Shujing watched his gradually fading back and choked with sobs.
She had pushed him away again.
They were so close. She could hug him just by reaching out her hand, but she chose to retreat and escape.
"I'm sorry, Minghan. I have no confidence. I really don't…"
Xiao Shujing gradually squatted down and buried her face in her knees in pain.
In the dressing room, Tian Danni was just secretly wiping her mouth after eating the snail rice noodles when the door was kicked open with a bang, scaring her pale.
"Did you blow up the toilet?"
Su Minghan pinched his nose with a look of impatience.
"Ah, ah, I, I don't know either…"
He sharply noticed the oil stain on her face and squinted his eyes as he approached step by step.
"Confess honestly. What did you secretly eat?"
Tian Danni forced a guilty smile. "Ahaha, nothing, nothing."
Just as he was about to say something else, a voice came from behind.
"Danni, I've already thrown the packaging bag of the snail rice noodles downstairs of the company. I'm sure President Su won't… find…"
Su Shan stood there stunned, receiving Tian Danni's angry look.
"Ahaha, good noon, President Su. I still have something to do. You two talk."
After saying that, she ran away quickly.
"Traitor!"
Tian Danni gritted her teeth and cursed in a low voice.
Facing Su Minghan's sharp eyes, she swallowed nervously.
"I'll personally supervise your fitness for two hours when you come back tonight."
"Ah?!" She pouted reluctantly. "It's just an occasional thing!"
He waved the air around his nose, frowning because of the stink.
"Come to my office with me."
After saying that, Su Minghan couldn't wait to leave.
Tian Danni stamped her feet reluctantly and followed closely.
She could vaguely feel that she was going to be scolded for another hour.
The function of letting the words go in one ear and out the other had already been activated.
"Come here."
With his 1.8 - meter height, he easily took down the first - aid kit on the cabinet and slowly opened it to take out several disinfection items.
Tian Danni walked forward blankly. "What are you doing?"
"The face of an artist is their sign. Don't you know that?"
Su Minghan looked at her speechlessly.