章 943: A Breakup fee

"Shaohua, where are you?" Zhou Cui'an's voice echoed through the phone as soon as the call connected. "Why haven't I been able to reach you? What's going on?"

On the other end of the line, Huangfu Shaohua's face twisted with impatience at Zhou Cui'an's barrage of questions. "Zhou Cui'an, could you please be quiet? You're really annoying!"

Startled by the sudden rebuke, Zhou Cui'an hesitated but refrained from expressing her frustration. Instead, she spoke humbly, "Shaohua, are you feeling alright? If something's bothering you, please tell me."

"Tell you?" Huangfu Shaohua's voice dripped with sarcasm as if he found Zhou Cui'an's concern utterly ridiculous. "Do you think you can actually help me with my troubles, Zhou Cui'an? Understand your place. What exactly do you think you can do for me?"