125 I Don’t Know This Woman
“Does it matter if you believe it or not?”
Guo Dingsong said heartlessly, “The two of them are willingly dating each other. Why are you, an outsider, trying to join in the fun?”
To the couple, Xie Shi’an was an ‘outsider’.
These words were like needles that p.r.i.c.ked Xie Shian’s heart, causing him to feel a dull pain as his face turned pale.
He staggered behind Guo Dingsong and walked out of the teaching building. The glaring sunlight brought him back to his senses.
The person in front of him was quite skilled in martial arts. Just now, Sang Qianqian had called him Uncle Guo, so Xie Shi’an had already guessed his ident.i.ty.
“Uncle Guo, I’m Xie Shi’an. Master Cheng must have mentioned me to you before.”
Xie Shi’an stopped in his tracks. “Uncle Guo’s 50th birthday present was prepared by Master Cheng, and it was sent to the Martial Arts Center yesterday. I’m sure Uncle Guo has seen it?”
Guo Dingsong was slightly surprised. Of course, he knew Xie Shi’an’s name, but he had never had the chance to meet him.
This was really like flood water washing over the Dragon King’s temple, not recognizing its own family.
“I didn’t have time to go back last night, so I haven’t seen it yet. But I’ve received it.”
Due to the relationship between Xie Shi’an and Ruan Cheng, Guo Dingsong’s tone softened a little. “Since we’re all acquaintances, there are some things that I should make clear to you. Qian’er and Hanyu are doing well, so don’t you try to interfere with their relationship.”
Xie Shi’an was silent for a while. “Uncle Guo, why is Qianqian with Shen Hanyu?”
“Why are you still asking?”
Guo Dingsong frowned. “It’s other people’s business. Why do you care so much?”
“Qianqian and I used to be colleagues; I’ve liked her for four years. A month ago, she had already agreed to be with me, and we were already a couple.”
Xie Shi’an’s voice was a little choked. “But Master Cheng insisted on me returning to the capital, so I had no choice but to go back. As far as I recall, Qianqian didn’t like Shen Hanyu in the past. Uncle Guo, I really don’t understand. I just want to know why.”
Guo Dingsong had heard about Ruan Cheng and the Xie family. He looked at Xie Shi’an with a complicated expression.
He sighed, “How would I know? All I know is that there was a fire at Qian’er’s residence, and Hanyu was seriously injured in order to save her. They got together after that.”
Xie Shi’an’s emotions were complicated. “So, Qianqian is willing to be with him because Shen Hanyu saved her life?”
“It doesn’t matter why. What’s important is that their relationship is very good now.”
Guo Dingsong looked at Xie Shi’an and said earnestly, “Hanyu has had a hard time all these years. It wasn’t easy for him to be with Qian’er. Shi’an, no matter what happened between you and Qianqian, it’s all in the past now. Listen to Uncle and look forward. There are plenty of other fish in the sea.”
He patted Xie Shi’an’s shoulder gently. “You still have a long way to go in the future, so don’t be dejected. Anyway, it’s rare for you to come to Ming City. I’ll arrange someone to take you and Xiaoshuang around to relax. It wouldn’t be too late to go back with Xiaoshuang after attending Uncle’s birthday banquet the day after tomorrow.”
Xie Shi’an’s expression was extremely gloomy. “Thank you, Uncle Guo.”
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At night, Sang Qianqian and Wen Xu picked up Sang Minglang and went to Cloud Sea Restaurant for dinner.
“Brother Minglang, why did your style of dressing suddenly change?”
Wen Xu was surprised. Every time he saw Sang Minglang in the past, he was always dressed in a suit and had a graceful bearing, looking like a meticulous successful man.
But why was he wearing an old shirt today? The top two b.u.t.tons were unb.u.t.toned, and he looked a little unruly.
Sang Minglang glanced at him nonchalantly. “Isn’t this to make my sister look good? With me around, she wouldn’t seem like she’s in dire straits.”
Wen Xu was amused. “What kind of reason is that? Since when has my sister been in dire straits? Even if she’s wearing a gunny sack, she’s still a G.o.d-”
They had just reached the second floor when Wen Xu said this.
Wen Xu’s words suddenly stopped as his eyes stared in a certain direction in the restaurant.
Sang Minglang and Sang Qianqian followed his gaze and looked over, and their expressions changed slightly.
In the dining room, Ruan Xiaoshuang and Xie Shi’an were sitting opposite each other by the window, talking softly. Perhaps he felt their gazes as Xie Shi’an turned his head and looked straight at Sang Qianqian, his eyes dark and gloomy.
Wen Xu had already strode over.
Sang Qianqian didn’t even manage to pull her back as she anxiously said, “Wen Xu, come back here!”
She was just about to chase after him when Sang Minglang grabbed her hand, the corners of his lips curling up into an ambiguous arc. “Qianqian, you don’t have to go. Just watch from here.”
On the other end, Wen Xu’s face was already black as he punched Xie Shi’an’s face.
Ruan Xiaoshuang didn’t know Wen Xu and was so frightened that she screamed, “What are you doing? Why are you hitting him?”
Wen Xu ignored her. He grabbed Xie Shi’an’s collar and punched him a few more times.
“Xie Shi’an, you wicked thing, you still dare come to Ming City?”
Wen Xu scolded as he beat him up. “Did you do it on purpose back then? Did you play with my sister and embarra.s.sed her on purpose? What did my sister even do, for you to want her to be unable to lift her head in the hospital? If you don’t like her, then don’t start things with her. If you decided to start a relationship and break up the next day, claiming it was a joke, are you even human anymore?”
Xie Shi’an did not fight back, nor did he speak. He pursed his lips tightly and let Wen Xu hit him without a word. On the other hand, Ruan Xiaoshuang was already scared out of her wits. She rushed over and tried to stop Wen Xu.
But how could she stop him? Wen Xu simply ignored her.
Sang Qianqian was extremely anxious. “Brother, let go of me!”
It was fine if he didn’t stop the fight, but why was he pulling her and not letting her go over?
Sang Minglang’s cold gaze swept past Ruan Xiaoshuang and Xie Shi’an. “Xie Shi’an deserves to be beaten.”
Sang Qianqian was really going crazy.
Wen Xu did not show any mercy and hit Xie Shi’an hard. Blood quickly flowed out of the corner of Xie Shi’an’s mouth.
Ruan Xiaoshuang was scared out of her wits. “Don’t hit him, don’t hit him!”
Her voice was filled with sobs. She threw herself onto Xie Shi’an and protected him.
Sang Minglang stared at Ruan Xiaoshuang, his expression darkening. He finally loosened his grip on Sang Qianqian.
No matter how furious Wen Xu was, he couldn’t punch an innocent girl.
He frowned. “I already said this has nothing to do with you. It’s a personal grudge between my sister and Xie Shi’an…”
Before he could finish his sentence, Sang Qianqian had already rushed over and pulled him away. “What’s there to be vengeful over? I don’t have any grudges with him, we have nothing to do with each other!”
Ruan Xiaoshuang’s eyes were still filled with tears as she was stunned.
She looked at Sang Qianqian, and then at Sang Minglang, who was slowly walking over with a strange and cold expression. “Qianqian, w-what’s going on? You and Shi’an…”
Ruan Xiaoshuang had naturally heard Wen Xu’s scolding. It was clear that Xie Shi’an had let down a girl, and the girl’s younger brother wanted to stand up for his older sister.
But, how could this girl be Sang Qianqian?
Sang Qianqian’s head was spinning, and she did not know how to answer. They had come to have a good meal, but this happened.
Before she could say anything, Xie Shi’an had already stood up, his face expressionless. “Sister Xiaoshuang, I don’t know this woman. Let’s go.”
Sang Qianqian stared at Xie Shi’an in disbelief. Did this person have a split personality?