Chai Xiyang assumed that site was feeling guilty and frightened.
He leaned in close to her with an ambiguous smile, his voice, however, was devoid of warmth. âYou can rest assured, I wonât spread the story around! That kind of past is so disgraceful, I feel embarrassed just mentioning it.â
Having said that, he scoffed coldly, let go of her, and turned to stride up the stairs.
He left Qiao Ning alone, standing there for a long time.
After that, her mind was filled with thoughtsâ¦
She thought about her past with Chai Xiyang. There were happy times, joyful moments, and also many instances of sadnessâ¦
People usually say that being sixteen is a girlâs brightest time.
But after she turned sixteen, her world became gray.
Because after that, there was no longer any joy between her and Chai Xiyangâ¦
In stark contrast to Qiao Ningâs situation, Hai Xiaotang arrived home to see her living room filled with red roses!
The coffee table, sofa, TV, floor, spiral staircaseâ¦
Everywhere held finely crafted baskets full of vivid roses.
If she hadnât made sure she was at the right house, Hai Xiaotang wouldâve thought she had accidentally wandered into a rose garden!
âMrs. Zhang, whatâs going on?â Hai Xiaotang asked in surprise.
Mrs. Zhang, who was arranging the roses, beamed, âMiss, all of these were sent by Young Master Dongfang. So many roses! I heard there are 9999 of them. I tooka quick count earlier and itâs true!â
Hai Xiaotang: ââ¦â
Has Dongfang Yu gone insane?
Right at that moment, her phone suddenly rang. It was a call from Dongfang Yu.
Hai Xiaotang answered, âHelloâ¦â
âAre you home?â Dongfang Yu asked cheerfully, âDid you see the roses? Do you like them?â
âI donât.â Hai Xiaotang replied honestly, âWiry did you send so many?â
Dongfang Yuâs mood instantly soured, âI thought you would like them! What is it then? Donât like red roses? What flowers do you like?â
âSo whatever I like, youâll send me loads of?â Hai Xiaotang retorted instead of answering.
âYes â Dongfang Yuâs response was confident and unhesitant, âSo what do
you like?â
âI like nothing. Dongfang Yu, gifts arenât a measure of anything. Donât ever do something like this again.â
Dongfang Yuâs good mood was completely ruined; he said darkly: âHai Xiaotang, are you rejecting my goodwill? Have you forgotten what you promised me?!â
âI havenât forgotten, but I will accept your goodwill selectively; I wonât accept all of itâ¦â Hai Xiaotang tried to explain, but before she could finish, Dongfang Yu blew up.
âHai Xiaotang, are you trying to go back on your word?! Today you tell me youâll only accept my goodwill selectively, tomorrow youâll say you donât want any of it?! Hai Xiaotang, Iâm telling you, donât you dare go back on what you promised!â
Hai Xiaotang said with a headache, âSo, you want me to comply with you unconditionally, and accept everything you give?â
âDongfang Yu, I gave you a chance in the hopes of growing naturally. I wonât deliberately accommodate anything just because I gave you a chance, so if I donât like the flowers you send that means I donât like them, I donât want to pretend to like them. However, thank you, but next time, donât send anything. Letâs interact naturally.â Having said that, Hai Xiaotang immediately hung up the call.
Although Dongfang Yu looked gloomy on the other end of the call, he curiously remained calm.
He just thought that Hai Xiaotang didnât understand him.
He may think that sending her gifts is natural, but she doesnât.
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We highly recommend another rebirth novel by Concubine named âSworn Not to Marry: The Global High-Society Wifeâ. Enjoy!