Chapter 46 Checks and Scarves
I sat down on the chair in front of the desk and calmly looked at the most beautiful woman in the East. Xu Shu still smiled and said, "Come to think of it, I haven't thanked you properly yet. You helped me buy a pancake that day, why did you suddenly leave and never come back?"
I said, "I saw your agent and bodyguard had come to pick you up, and I thought there was nothing for me to do, so I went home."
Xu Shu smiled and said, "Really? I waited for you for a while. But no matter what, I would have been miserable without your help that night. After I came back, I always wanted to find a chance to thank you, but you also know that I have been very busy recently and I can't spare the time to look for you."
I didn't know if she really meant it or was just being polite, so I said, "It doesn't matter! It's just a small favor, don't take it to heart."
Xu Shu said, "How can that be? I should thank you." Then he picked up two checks from the desk, took out one of them and said to me, "This is a small gift from me. I hope Mr. Tang doesn't think it's too little."
I didn't take it, nor did I look at the amount on the check. I was extremely disappointed with Xu Shu. Maybe it was normal for her to do this, but I felt that Xu Shu was insulting me.
I suppressed my anger and tried my best to pretend to be calm and said, "Miss Xu, you are so polite, you must have some other intention, right?"
Xu Shu's eyes lit up, and he said, "Mr. Tang is very smart! Since we are all smart people, I won't beat around the bush and will speak frankly. May I ask if Mr. Tang is still working in Jingjing's father's company?"
I said, "Yes!"
"Does Jingjing's father know that you are with Jingjing now?"
I sneered and said, "What do you mean by asking this, Miss Xu? Do you think I'm the kind of person who makes a living by deceiving women?"
Xu Shu said, "Mr. Tang, please don't misunderstand me. I don't mean that. In fact, I am thinking about you. I know Jingjing's father too well. I guess Jingjing must not dare to tell her father, right? He is an old stubborn man, and he treats Jingjing as his dearest child. He will never agree to you being with his daughter. Listen to my advice and give up Jingjing, otherwise her father will break your bones."
I looked at this self-righteous celebrity and wanted to laugh. I said, "Why don't you tell Hua Jingjing these words?"
"Jingjing is my best friend. She is the kind of person who is so stubborn that no one can change her mind even if she is determined. There is no point in talking to her. I don't want to see her sad in the future, so I have no choice but to come to you. If Mr. Tang can let Jingjing go, then here is a check . The amount on it will definitely satisfy you. Mr. Tang, will you consider it?"
As she spoke, she placed the two checks together on the desk in front of me.
After all , she still thought that I was with Hua Jingjing for money. My heart was cold, and I laughed at myself, "Tang Qian, you are really stupid. Others think you are dead. You are just a profit-seeking villain. It's ridiculous that I just wanted to explain to her that I am not that kind of person. What's the point? Will she believe it? It will only make things worse and increase my shame in vain."
I used a smile to hide my grief and anger, and said, "Then what does Miss Xu want me to do?"
Xu Shu thought I was tempted, and smiled with satisfaction, "It's very simple! You quit your job immediately and disappear from Jingjing's sight forever. This money is enough for you to start a small business, open a small store or something. I believe you will never worry about your livelihood. How about it?"
I laughed and said, "Ms. Xu is really generous! She is willing to spend so much money for her friend. But why do I always feel that you are too nosy? Do you want to interfere in other people's lives? Didn't you say you were very busy? How do you still have the time to spare?"
I don't know if Xu Shu is very cultured or very cunning. She was not angry at all when I mocked her like this, and her face was expressionless! She looked at me calmly and said, "Mr. Tang, don't get excited. I told you that I am actually thinking about you. You have helped me and done me a favor, so I came out to show you a way out. If you don't care, then you will end up losing both your money and your life, and you may even suffer physical pain. Now I have let you gain something, which is already a very good result. You should know how to be content!"
I couldn't help but burst out laughing and said, "It turns out that Miss Xu really thinks highly of me and is willing to help me get a good deal. This is rare! Rare!"
Xu Shu remained calm and said, "Don't you want to take a look at the number on the check? Maybe you will thank me after you see it!"
I stopped smiling and said seriously, "Okay! Since Miss Xu thinks so highly of me, I'll agree to your request. I will go and resign to Hua Jingjing now and will never appear in front of her again."
Xu Shu finally smiled and said, "Mr. Tang is sensible, that's great. Please accept these two checks!"
I shook my head and said, "I don't want the money. I just want to ask Miss Xu for one thing. That's all."
"Oh? What is it? If I have it, why don't you tell me about it?"
I held out my hand and said, "Give me back the scarf you borrowed that night. It was given to me by my girlfriend and it means a lot to me!"
Even though Xu Shu usually kept his emotions to himself, he was still very surprised and asked softly, "Scarf? You just want a scarf?"
I nodded and said, "Yes! You won't throw it away, will you? Although the scarf is not worth much money and may not be of much value to you, it is a priceless treasure to me. As long as you return it to me, I will agree to all your conditions!"
Xu Shu obviously couldn't understand. She asked again, "Here is two hundred thousand! Don't you want it? That scarf was originally yours. It can't be considered as compensation. Is Mr. Tang right?"
I laughed and said, "I never wanted anything from you in the first place. You said those things yourself. Although I am poor, I still have some backbone. Do you think I am really pursuing Hua Jingjing? It's ridiculous that you are here without even understanding the situation. Why don't you ask Hua Jingjing?"
Xu Shu's breathing quickened, and he said, "So you mean Jingjing is pursuing you? It's not allowed anyway, isn't it the same?" I still smiled, "I'm such a poor boy, with no talent and no looks, how could Hua Jingjing like me? I told you to go and ask Hua Jingjing and you'll know. Now please return the scarf to me, I will keep my promise and stay away from her."
Xu Shu was probably confused by what I said, and didn't know what to say for a moment. Seeing me reaching out to her for the scarf, she said, "I'm sorry, the scarf is not here. This house is just one of my villas. I didn't know you would come, so I didn't bring it. I will send someone to return it to you tomorrow. But you confused me. When Jingjing introduced you just now, the expression on her face clearly said that you two were a couple! Did I get it wrong?"
At this time, there was a knock on the door, and then Wang Bingzhang pushed the door open and said, "Miss, the cake-cutting ceremony is about to begin, and the guests are waiting for you!"
Xu Shu nodded and said, "Okay, I'll be right down." Then she looked at me and said, "Can you please leave your phone number? I'll send someone to return your things tomorrow."
I thought about it and said, "Okay, give me paper and pen."
There was paper and pen ready on the table, so I wrote down my phone number on a piece of white paper and said, "I hope you can return it to me as soon as possible. That thing is very important to me!"
I turned around and, under the guidance of my bodyguard Wang Bingzhang, went downstairs the same way I came.
I entered the hall alone from the main door. I saw that the party had stopped temporarily. I didn't know when a huge cake more than one person tall was placed in the middle of the hall. It was lit with thin candles. The host was holding a microphone and shouting: "The cake cutting ceremony has officially begun. Please welcome our birthday girl, Miss Xu Shu!"
Applause broke out immediately, and with the warm applause, Xu Shu came down the stairs with a smile on her face. I stood at the door of the hall and saw Hua Jingjing and Zhang Yalun surrounded Xu Shu, happily preparing to blow out the candles with Xu Shu. The lights in the hall were turned off immediately, and only the candles were still radiating light.
Zhang Yalun started singing, "Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you..." Then many people sang along. Xu Shu smiled happily, closed her eyes, crossed her fingers, and made a wishing gesture. After everyone finished singing the birthday song, she opened her eyes. Zhang Yalun called out, "Have you made a wish?"
Xu Shu smiled and nodded, and Zhang Yalun shouted again: "Then let's blow!" So dozens of people opened their mouths and blew at the candles. Although the cake was huge and the candles were spread out, they were all extinguished by so many people blowing at the same time. The hall immediately fell into deep darkness.
Then, the lights came back on and the hall was illuminated again. Under the host's guidance, Xu Shu picked up the knife and cut into the center of the cake...
I watched them happily sharing the birthday cake while I stood aside and watched with indifference. I saw Xu Shu acting so pure and cute in public, just like an innocent little girl. But just now, I learned about her other side, which was cold, ruthless, self-righteous and arrogant. This is so different from the Xu Shu I know and the Xu Shu that most fans are familiar with!
I regretted coming to this party tonight. If I hadn't come, I wouldn't have met Xu Shu again, wouldn't have been insulted by Xu Shu, and more importantly, wouldn't have made the painful discovery that the perfect woman I once had a crush on was actually, actually, that kind of person! The kind of woman I hate the most!
As you can imagine, this huge gap hit me hard, and I was extremely discouraged. I leaned against the wall at the entrance of the hall, feeling extremely angry, but there was another feeling that was even stronger than anger.
That's sadness!
Deep sadness permeates my whole body and soul!
