2220 If You Canât Empathize, At Least Donât Forgive on Behalf of Others
Cao Yanhua had picked up Ji Ziyinâs call before entering the laboratory.
He hung up and walked into the laboratory, but he still could not find that familiar figure after looking around.
He walked to Han Chengâs side and asked in surprise, âLittle Junior Sister isnât here today? Why donât I see her?â
Qiao Nian was not the only one who did not come to the laboratory. Xie Xinyao did not come, either.
âOh, Qiao Nian is on leave,â Han Cheng replied. Suddenly, he seemed to have sensed something and looked up at him. âWhy are you looking for her?â
âThereâs something.â Cao Yanhua could hide his thoughts. He had a good relationship with Han Cheng, so he told him about Ji Ziyin calling him to help pass on the apology.
At first, Han Cheng was still smiling as he listened patiently.
Until Cao Yanhua finished speaking.
His smile disappeared, and he looked at Cao Yanhua seriously. âAre you planning to help Ji Ziyin apologize to Qiao Nian?â
Cao Yanhua had yet to realize the seriousness of the matter. âIâm just helping to pass the message.â
Han Cheng interrupted him and asked seriously, âHave you ever thought about why Ji Ziyin didnât apologize to Qiao Nian herself?â
Cao Yanhua did not think too much about it.
Han Cheng placed the test tube on the rack and turned on the tap to wash his hands. He then turned off the tap and said firmly, âBecause she knows Qiao Nianâs personality very well. She wonât bother with her!
âIâve long realized that Qiao Nian is a cold person on the outside but warm on the inside.
âShe rarely takes people to heart, but look at the people she cares about. For example, the few people from Team 10âShen Qingfeng, Xue Zhu, and Xu Yi. How do you think she treated them?â
Cao Yanhua suddenly remembered that Xie Xinyao had made a fuss about competing with Qiao Nian previously. Qiao Nian risked losing her semiconductor research project qualifications to give Shen Qingfeng, Xue Zhu, and Xu Yi a chance to prove themselves. He immediately understood.
âJi Ziyin didnât apologize in person, firstly, because she canât bring herself to do it, and secondly, she knows very well that itâs useless for her to look for Qiao Nian.
âHer thoughts are very obvious. She wants you to apologize to Qiao Nian on her behalf. If you do this, Qiao Nian might forget about it on your account.â Han Cheng did not finish his sentence. âOf course, your face might not be so valuable as well.â
Han Cheng glanced at him and swallowed his words. Then, he continued, âQiao Nian treats us as friends. Even if we canât help her, at least donât crack wise remarks at the side.
âItâs easy for her to just ask for forgiveness.â
Han Cheng had heard a lot of gossip and had many connections. He also knew more information than Cao Yanhua. âI heard that the person from the Xie family almost couldnât be saved in the hospital the day before yesterday. It was Qiao Nian who found Elder Zhong from the Pharmacy Association to save her. It was extremely dangerous and could be considered a narrow escape.
âI heard from Shen Qingfeng that Qiao Nian has a good relationship with that person from the Xie family. Sheâs no different from family. After such a thing happened, youâre going to apologize to Qiao Nian on Ji Ziyinâs behalf and ask Qiao Nian to let her off.â Han Cheng asked him, âIf it were you, would you be able to let it go?â
Cao Yanhua contemplated.
Han Cheng patted his shoulder. His tone softened. âIf you canât empathize, at least donât forgive on behalf of others.â
Cao Yanhua was silent for a moment. He took a deep breath. Apart from feeling ashamed, he had already made up his mind.
âIâll reject Ji Ziyin.â
âMm.â
Han Cheng watched him go out to make a call.
He thought for a moment and sent a message to Qiao Nian. He briefly told the girl about Ji Ziyin finding Cao Yanhua to plead for help.
As for how Qiao Nian planned to deal with it, he did not ask.
He only told Qiao Nian that Ji Ziyin was already starting to panic.