Chapter 2

The Young Lady Gets Rejected

That dream was so real that her heart tightened when she thought about it.

The scene of her father’s tragic death, Wen Xu’s imprisonment, and her suicide by jumping off a building were still so vivid in her mind.

For a moment, she thought she was dead.

The evening sun shone through the window. Roses were in full bloom outside the window.

The chaotic memories in her mind calmed down a little. Sang Qianqian looked around her surroundings as her rationality gradually returned.

Even though it was just a dream, the problem was that she liked Shen Hanyu and had mustered the courage to confess to him.

And Shen Hanyu had indeed rejected her confession, just like in her dream.

All of this happened at noon today.

She knew that Shen Hanyu played basketball, so she wanted to give him an autographed copy of a famous foreign basketball star. Who knew that when she stepped into the class, she’d see him and Xia Sitong sitting side by side and talking with their heads lowered.

He was explaining a question to Xia Sitong, and Sang Qianqian had never seen such patience and gentleness in his tone before.

Sang Qianqian looked at them quietly for a long while until Xia Sitong took out a box of desserts from the table drawer and said shyly, “I want to give you this.”

She made the desserts in different sizes and sizes. Xia Sitong added in a low voice, “I made these myself. If you don’t mind, please try some.”

Shen Hanyu hesitated for a moment but still reached out to take the dessert.

Sang Qianqian had given Shen Hanyu many expensive gifts in the past, but he’d never accepted any of them. However, Xia Sitong had given him something so unpresentable, and he accepted it.

Sang Qianqian couldn’t control her temper and threw the basketball over.

She didn’t want to smash Xia Sitong’s box; she just wanted to stop Shen Hanyu from taking it.

However, when Xia Sitong saw that she had arrived, she stood up in a panic and wanted to leave, but the basketball just so happened to brush past her face.

She covered her face and sobbed softly.

Shen Hanyu stood before Xia Sitong and said sternly, “Sang Qianqian, are you crazy?!”

No one had ever dared to speak to Sang Qianqian in such a manner, but she didn’t care about his attitude. Instead, she looked at him and tried to control her emotions, “Shen Hanyu, I don’t like it when you’re so close to Xia Sitong.”

“It’s my freedom to be close to whoever I want.”

Shen Hanyu’s handsome face was filled with anger. “Sang Qianqian, haven’t you caused enough trouble for the past month? Can’t we end this farce here?”

Hearing the word ‘farce’, Sang Qianqian was stunned.

For the past month, she had lowered herself and tried her best to be good to him. In his eyes, was it just a drama?

Sang Qianqian was heartbroken and upset, her eyes turning red. “Shen Hanyu, do you not understand? I like you.”

“But I don’t like you.”

Shen Hanyu’s face was as cold as ice. “Not now, not in the future.” he said ruthlessly.

After that, he turned to Xia Sitong and said, “Come, I’ll bring you to the infirmary.”

Sang Qianqian watched as they walked out of the classroom side by side. The students around them were all looking at her in silence.

Her heart seemed to be on fire, and the burning flame rushed to the top of her head.

Consumed with fury, Sang Qianqian rushed over and pulled Shen Hanyu back, shouting, “You’re not allowed to go with her!”

Shen Hanyu glanced at her coldly and pushed her away without mercy.

The back of Sang Qianqian’s waist hit the desk, causing her to cry as her face wrinkled in pain.

Shen Hanyu stopped in his tracks. His gaze fell on her face for a second or two, but he still left without hesitation.

He’d left her behind and went with Xia Sitong.

Ever since she was young, the people around her had always been respectful and submissive to Sang Qianqian. There was nothing that she couldn’t get except for Shen Hanyu, who always made her feel extremely defeated.

The students’ silent gazes fell on Sang Qianqian. They were like sharp needles that pricked her entire body, making her uncomfortable. The back of her waist was also burning in pain.

In a fit of anger, she called her father, Sang Pengcheng. “Father, Shen Hanyu bullied me. I don’t want to see him ever again!”

After the call, she skipped her afternoon class and went straight home. She cried in her room for a long time before falling into a deep sleep. Unexpectedly, she had such a terrible dream.

She’d only called her father in a moment of anger and didn’t want to embarrass herself in front of his classmates.

Of course, she did want to teach Shen Hanyu a lesson.

However, with her father’s personality, he’d teach him more than just one lesson.

Sang Qianqian quickly got up. In the mirror, her eyes were slightly swollen and tear-streaked.

She washed her face in a hurry and went downstairs to go to her father’s company.

Unexpectedly, Sang Pengcheng had already returned and was chatting with Sang Qianqian’s brother, Sang Minglang, in the living room.

Sang Pengcheng was over fifty years old. His face was ruddy, with eyes bright and full of energy. Additionally, his entire being exuded an air of authority.

Sang Minglang was 26 years old. He was dressed in a well-ironed suit and wore a pair of silver-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose, giving off a refined and handsome aura.

Hearing the sound of footsteps, the two of them looked up simultaneously. Sang Pengcheng smiled and said, “Qianqian, come over quickly.”

He patted the sofa, indicating for Sang Qianqian to sit down beside him.

“Dad, why did you and Brother come back so early today?” Sang Qianqian asked.

Usually, they’d be busy at the company until very late.

“Someone is bullying my daughter. So, of course, I have to come back early.”

Sang Pengcheng looked at his daughter lovingly. “I heard my silly Daughter confessed her love to someone today and was rejected on the spot?”

Sang Qianqian blushed. “Dad, why are you prying into my private matters?!”

Sang Pengcheng laughed. “After receiving that phone call from you, I was shocked. I had to find out how that kid from the Shen family bullied my daughter.”

He couldn’t help but feel displeased after finding out what had happened.

Sang Qianqian’s mother passed away when she was young, and Sang Qianqian was Sang Pengcheng’s life. Ever since she was young, he’d pampered her so much that he’d even give her the moon. He spoiled her without any principles or bottom line.

About a month ago, Sang Qianqian had given up on studying abroad and insisted on transferring from the best international school in Ming City to Ming City High School. Although Sang Pengcheng didn’t approve of it, he still agreed.

Only now did he realize that his daughter was doing this for Shen Hanyu.

It was rare for his daughter to be at the age of first awakening to love. She liked someone, but in the end, she was hurt by the other party so mercilessly. As a father, how could he not feel heartache?

Speaking of which, that brat from the Shen family dared to look down on his daughter. Even at such a young age, he already didn’t know how to appreciate favors!

Sang Pengcheng ruffled Sang Qianqian’s hair and said gently, “Shen Hanyu is not the only one. There are plenty of people who like you. Alas, don’t worry. That kid from the Shen family dropped out of school this afternoon. You won’t see him again in the future.”

“It won’t only be Shen Hanyu,” Sang Minglang laughed as he continued, “It won’t be long before even the Shen family can forget about having a foothold in Ming City!”