Chapitre 71: He Kissed Her, Is He Crazy?
Zhong Pei's phone rang. It was his friend calling.
"You should go," Sheng Xiangsi saw it and smiled at him.
"Okay."
Zhong Pei stood up and, before leaving, mustered up his courage, "Xiangsi... can we exchange contact information?"
It wasn't an unreasonable request.
"Sure." Sheng Xiangsi nodded with a smile. She picked up her phone, and they exchanged numbers and WeChat IDs.
"Done!"
Zhong Pei's face lit up with joy, his heart filled with happiness.
He waved to Sheng Xiangsi, "I'll go now, see you."
"Yeah, see you."
...
The birthday party was lively, and with Fu Mingzhu holding the fort, it was a joyous occasion for both hosts and guests.
Given her age, Fu Mingzhu got tired, and in the end, it was Fu Hanjiang who escorted the guests out with Sheng Xiangsi.
Zhong Pei, who was with his family, watched her from a distance.
Their eyes met, and he grinned at her, waving his phone—a sign to stay in touch.
Sheng Xiangsi smiled slightly and nodded in response, not realizing that their subtle interaction was fully observed by the man beside her...
After all the guests were gone, there was finally some peace.
Sheng Xiangsi let out a breath, rubbed her neck, and turned to go upstairs.
She was thinking about how tired she was and that she would practice for half an hour before taking a bath and going to bed.
As she reached the second floor, the man beside her suddenly let out a cold laugh.
"Hmph."
Sheng Xiangsi looked up at him in confusion.
Fu Hanjiang's eyes were slightly lowered, mocking, "Are you very happy?"
"Huh?" Sheng Xiangsi was stunned. Was she?
"What made you so happy?"
She didn't speak, but Fu Hanjiang wouldn't let it go, "Tell me, so I can be happy too?"
His sarcastic tone made Sheng Xiangsi frown, "It's my birthday today. Can't I be happy? Should I be sad?"
"Sheng Xiangsi!"
Suddenly, Fu Hanjiang's voice was low and sharp. He grabbed her waist and pinned her against the wall.
He even lifted her up!
Sheng Xiangsi felt her feet leave the ground, and she was nailed to the wall!
Before she could react, the man's handsome face was right in front of hers.
Then, his warm lips pressed against hers without hesitation, a lingering kiss that entwined their breaths together!
Sheng Xiangsi's eyes widened, her mind went blank, and her fingers trembled...
What was he doing?
"Mm..."
When Sheng Xiangsi realized what was happening, her whole body stiffened, and she struggled fiercely.
However, the man was too strong, and she couldn't break free.
In desperation, she bit down hard!
"Ugh!"
Fu Hanjiang groaned in pain and released her. It seemed his tongue had been bitten, and his mouth filled with a taste of blood.
"Sheng Xiangsi, are you a dog?"
Shock couldn't describe Sheng Xiangsi's feelings at that moment. Her lipstick was smeared, and her lips were swollen and red, reflecting a thin sheen of moisture in the light.
"Fu Hanjiang, what are you doing? Are you crazy?"
Had he just kissed her?!
"What did you say?" Fu Hanjiang froze, squinting. Was he crazy for kissing her?
Suddenly, a fire lit in Fu Hanjiang's eyes, and he reached out for her.
"Don't come any closer!"
Sheng Xiangsi's body started to tremble uncontrollably. She took a couple of steps back and then turned and ran.
"Sheng Xiangsi!"
Ignoring his call, Sheng Xiangsi rushed to the door, pulled it open, and quickly shut it behind her.
"Sheng Xiangsi!"
Fu Hanjiang quickly followed, but was blocked by the door. He wanted to knock, but he couldn't... it would wake his grandmother.
He let out a nearly inaudible laugh, his half-closed eyes showing a fierce gleam.
Run? Did she think she could escape?
...
Inside the room.
As soon as Sheng Xiangsi entered, she collapsed to the floor.
She raised her hand and rubbed her mouth vigorously, muttering softly, "No, no..."
Her body trembled uncontrollably, fear gradually spreading in her heart. Yes, not shock, but fear!
—Fu Hanjiang had kissed her?
What did he want?
Sheng Xiangsi couldn't understand, huddling, and she staggered to the bathroom to start brushing her teeth.
Once, and again!
She wanted to wash away his taste completely!
Suddenly, her phone vibrated in her pocket.
It was a call from Yu Huanxi.
"Hello?" Sheng Xiangsi tried to keep calm as she answered.
"Hi, Mommy."
Instead, a child's voice came through.
"Jun Jun!?"
Instantly, Sheng Xiangsi's eyes reddened, and tears streamed down uncontrollably, "Jun Jun, my darling."
"Mommy."
The child's young voice sounded quite energetic today, "Is it dark there, Mommy? Are you getting ready for bed?"
It was around eleven at night in Jiangcheng, while it was about ten in the morning in Philadelphia.
"Yes," Sheng Xiangsi replied with a smile, "Jun Jun is so smart. Did you just wake up? Did you sleep well last night?"
"Yes. Jun Bao woke up a while ago. Auntie came to see me, and I wanted to call Mommy."
"Really?"
Hearing her child's voice, Sheng Xiangsi's heart melted, "Did Jun Bao call Mommy because you missed me?"
"Yes," Jun Jun said in a sweet voice, "Today is Mommy's birthday. Mommy, happy birthday."
"..."
Sheng Xiangsi paused, her eyes welling up with tears. She hadn't expected her daughter to call because of this.
She choked up, "Thank you, thank you, my darling Jun Jun."
"No need to thank me, Mommy... without you, there wouldn't be Jun Bao."
This made Sheng Xiangsi even more emotional, and tears streamed down her face. "Mm, uh..."
Even Jun Jun noticed, "Mommy, don't cry. Jun Bao loves you!"
"Mm..." Sheng Xiangsi choked with emotion, "Mommy loves you too."
"Mommy," Jun Jun said, "I miss you so much. When will you come to get me?"
Sheng Xiangsi paused, feeling a wave of sadness.
It was her inability that kept her from bringing her daughter back.
"Very soon."
She had to hide her soft heart and coax her daughter, "Jun Jun, be good and listen to Uncle William and Auntie Huanxi. Mommy is working hard and will come to get you soon."
"Okay."
Jun Jun sounded a bit disappointed. But, being a sensible child who had grown up alone with her mother, she was very obedient.
"Jun Bao knows. I'll be good. Mommy, I'll give the phone to Auntie."
"Good, Jun Bao."
"Xiangsi," the voice on the phone changed to Yu Huanxi.
"Huanxi, thank you." Sheng Xiangsi choked up with gratitude.
There was no need to say it; the call from Jun Jun was Yu Huanxi's arrangement.
Jun Jun was only three years old, hadn't been to school due to her poor health, and didn't even remember her own birthday.
"No need to thank me. Don't be so formal." Yu Huanxi didn't mind and asked, "About Jun Jun's surgery fee, do you have enough money?"
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