Chapter 81: Rejected and Very Unhappy
Fu Hanjiang answered quickly on the other end.
His deep voice was calm and unhurried, "Hello."
"It's me, Sheng Xiangsi." Sheng Xiangsi nervously gripped her phone, introducing herself.
"As if I wouldn't recognize you?" The man's voice had a hint of teasing. "Did you call just to say that?"
"No, that's not it."
Sheng Xiangsi furrowed her brows, taking a deep breath. "I'm at Mise right now..."
"About that."
Fu Hanjiang cut her off, not letting her continue.
"I'm handling something at the moment..."
He paused, seemingly giving instructions to someone beside him, then picked up the phone again. "Listen, if you have something to say, come find me."
Sheng Xiangsi was momentarily stunned but nodded in agreement. "Okay."
She didn't expect that a phone call would change his mind anyway.
"Where should I find you?"
"At this hour, of course, I'm at the company."
It wasn't even five o'clock yet. Fu Er Ye wasn't someone who idled away his time; naturally, he was at work.
"Alright, I'll be there soon."
She hung up and immediately headed to the Fu Corporation.
...
Upon arrival, she was stopped at the reception.
It wasn't her first time at the Fu Corporation.
She used to come often to see him, but many years had passed, and the receptionists had changed. No one recognized her anymore.
Sheng Xiangsi said, "I'm Sheng Xiangsi. I have an appointment with your President Fu. He asked me to come find him."
Hearing this, the receptionist's demeanor immediately softened, becoming more polite.
"Miss Sheng, President Fu informed us. Please follow me... This way, please."
"Thank you."
Taking a private elevator, she smoothly reached the top floor.
The secretary led her into the president's office. "President Fu, Miss Sheng is here."
"Hmm."
Fu Hanjiang was busy, and upon hearing this, he simply raised his hand and waved. "Alright, you may go."
"Understood."
The secretary left, leaving Sheng Xiangsi alone with him.
Seeing how busy he was, Sheng Xiangsi didn't dare to interrupt, fearing that if he got annoyed, he might make things even harder for her.
She walked to the side and sat quietly on the sofa, waiting patiently.
After all, she wasn't going to be able to perform today, so she might as well wait.
Fortunately, he didn't keep her waiting long.
After a while, Fu Hanjiang put down his work, looked up, and walked towards her.
Sheng Xiangsi started to get up.
"Sit."
Fu Hanjiang waved his hand. "Stay seated."
As he spoke, he sat down opposite her, his arm resting on the sofa's armrest.
His deep eyes gazed at her. "Alright, tell me, why did you come to see me?"
Wasn't he just asking a question he already knew the answer to?
Sheng Xiangsi clasped her hands tightly in front of her. "I came to ask you, why did you stop me from performing at Mise?"
"Ha."
As soon as she finished speaking, the man laughed.
Sheng Xiangsi was stunned.
His deep eyes looked at her. "Oh, that's because I was rejected and felt very unhappy."
"!!"
Sheng Xiangsi stiffened.
So it was true.
Because she didn't go along with his wishes, he stopped her from working!
He was still as awful as he was years ago!
The sad part was, she had no choice but to bow her head before him. After all, he was Fu Er Ye, a man who held immense power in Jiangcheng!
Suppressing her anger and resentment, Sheng Xiangsi bit her lip.
"I was being unreasonable before. I apologize, I'm sorry..."
"No need to apologize."
Fu Hanjiang sat up straighter, leaning slightly forward, staring deeply into her eyes. "What I want... is you."
Direct and clear!
Precision strike, hitting right at the target!
Sheng Xiangsi was stunned, her heart twisted painfully.
It was difficult for her to speak. "I..."
"That's enough."
But as soon as she started to speak, he cut her off again.
He had to cut her off.
Whatever she was going to say, Fu Hanjiang could guess with his toes. "Are you sure you want to reject me again?"
"..." Sheng Xiangsi froze.
Indeed, she didn't dare.
One rejection, and her job at Mise was gone. If she did it again, what else would she lose?
She could only stay silent.
Seeing her like this, Fu Hanjiang was also displeased, but at least it was better than a rejection. At least she knew to be afraid.
Fu Hanjiang glanced at his watch, a faint smile on his lips. "It's this time already, I'm hungry."
He stood up and looked at Sheng Xiangsi.
"Xiangsi, have dinner with me."
"?"
Sheng Xiangsi was surprised, looking up suddenly, not understanding how the topic had shifted to dinner.
The man raised an eyebrow. "Not going? Want to make me unhappy again?"
"No!"
Sheng Xiangsi quickly shook her head, biting her lip. "If I have dinner with you, will you let me return to Mise?"
"Ah."
Fu Hanjiang clicked his tongue in dissatisfaction. "Making conditions for having dinner with me, Sheng Xiangsi, why are you so unlovable?"
Unlovable?
Sheng Xiangsi was dumbfounded.
If she was so unlovable, why did he say he wanted her?
So, he must have other motives!
"Let's go."
Without waiting for her to say anything more, Fu Hanjiang turned and walked ahead.
"Follow!"
Having no other choice, Sheng Xiangsi quickly followed him.
In the car, Fu Hanjiang asked Sheng Xiangsi, "What do you want to eat?"
"Anything is fine."
"There's no 'anything' to eat." Fu Hanjiang was slightly annoyed. Was she so dismissive about having dinner with him?
"..." Sheng Xiangsi was at a loss.
From the driver's seat, Chen Zhong spoke up for her, "Second Master, Xiangsi hasn't been back in Jiangcheng for many years. She probably isn't familiar with the place."
"Oh."
Fu Hanjiang reluctantly accepted this explanation. Nodding slightly, he said, "Alright, I'll decide then—let's go to Cozyroom."
He glanced at Sheng Xiangsi, adding, "I feel like having Western food today. Is that okay?"
"Yes, anything is fine." Sheng Xiangsi nodded repeatedly. Did she really have a choice?
The car headed to Cozyroom.
Fu Hanjiang booked a private room and ordered.
He asked Sheng Xiangsi, "Do you like these dishes?"
"Yes." Sheng Xiangsi nodded again. "Anything is fine."
"Alright." Fu Hanjiang closed the menu and handed it to the waiter. "And bring a bottle of red wine."
He's going to drink?
Sheng Xiangsi suppressed her anxiety, silently praying that his mood would improve after the meal.
The food was served, and they sat facing each other.
The man across from her ate his steak and sipped his wine with great appetite and elegance. In contrast, Sheng Xiangsi found everything tasteless, fearing she might have indigestion.
"Why aren't you eating?"
Fu Hanjiang looked up at her, seeing that her steak was barely touched.
"Sigh..."
He sighed, walked over to her side, and took her knife and fork, meticulously cutting the steak into small pieces for her.
Then he handed the utensils back to her.
"Alright, eat now."
Returning to his seat, he smiled lightly. "If I didn't cut it for you, were you planning to starve yourself?"
"..." Sheng Xiangsi was speechless. That was not her intention at all.
Seriously, did Fu Hanjiang have some kind of problem?
After the meal, Fu Hanjiang stood up. "I'm full, let's go home."
Sheng Xiangsi hurriedly put down her glass of water and followed him.
Suddenly, Fu Hanjiang stumbled, his body tilting towards her.
"Fu Hanjiang!" Sheng Xiangsi was startled, but she caught him.
Fu Hanjiang spread his arms, leaning entirely into her embrace, a satisfied smile playing on his lips.
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