Sheng Chenjin also didn't intend to not explain things to her, but at the first moment something happened, he called her, and she refused to answer, which also made him very annoyed.
When he called later and knew her phone was turned off, Sheng Chenjin’s impatience turned into anger. He then had his subordinates remotely monitor Shi Xinxin’s phone.
Upon learning that her phone had been turned on that night, Sheng Chenjin sat by the phone, wistfully waiting for a message. Whether Shi Xinxin was angry or wronged, as long as she gave him a response, he would immediately come to her side and tell her everything.
But he waited and waited without hearing from Shi Xinxin. Fortunately, her phone could be tracked, and he knew she had stayed in the suburbs all weekend. Looking at the report sent back this morning, he learned she had returned to the city.
When she and Tang Tang were at the amusement park, Sheng Chenjin had gone to see her. It was evident that she was very happy with Tang Tang, and many rides were initiated by Tang Tang.
Shi Xinxin had a great time with her good friend at the amusement park, but Sheng Chenjin, watching from the shadows, noticed a few small gestures that revealed her preoccupation.
Why, this woman who said one thing and meant another, still refused to call him and vent her feelings? Wasn't that allowed?
It wasn't until Sheng Chenjin couldn't bear it any longer that he went to Shi Xinxin’s apartment building to wait for her. Seeing Tang Tang’s car drive directly into the complex, Sheng Chenjin found a place to hide.
He wasn’t afraid of seeing Tang Tang, but he didn’t want to waste time explaining things to his girlfriend’s friend. It was completely unnecessary to pay attention to her.
For Shi Xinxin, Tang Tang was her good friend, but for Sheng Chenjin, Tang Tang was nothing.
“Let go quickly,” Shi Xinxin urged, shaking the door again.
“I won’t let go. You can either close it, or let me in,” Sheng Chenjin stated his intentions clearly. After a few seconds of stalemate, Shi Xinxin suddenly let go.
“You always get whatever you want, do whatever you want, but I can’t. Why must you threaten me like this?”
“Why must you think that way? You don’t even give me a chance to explain.”
“I didn’t refuse to give you one.”
“Then why didn’t you answer my calls?”
Back to the phone issue again, Shi Xinxin was momentarily speechless. She had been scared enough to leave the scene then, and she later regretted not answering the phone.
But now, if he asked her why, how could she say it? “No reason, I just wanted us both to calm down. I might never be able to handle things like this.”
Whether she was talking to Sheng Chenjin or herself, Shi Xinxin suddenly said these words, and her heart felt like it had been struck a heavy blow. She didn’t want to admit this fact, but she had to.
She was indeed defeated by her inner inferiority complex time and again. Shi Xinxin lowered her head, feeling as though tears were about to spill from her eyes.
She quickly turned and walked towards the elevator. Sheng Chenjin followed her in, but he didn’t stay close to Shi Xinxin, maintaining a distance.
He could sense now that Shi Xinxin needed protection, needed someone by her side. He didn’t know what he should do, but he knew he had to stay with Shi Xinxin.
Arriving at her apartment door, Shi Xinxin took out her key and opened it. Sheng Chenjin, after getting out of the elevator, just stared blankly at her retreating figure, not moving a step.
Shi Xinxin naturally opened the door, walked inside, and gently closed it. Throughout the entire process, she didn't look up at Sheng Chenjin.
But Sheng Chenjin could feel her heartbreak from her expression. If she couldn't handle this kind of thing, it would mean she had to leave Sheng Chenjin, hence her sadness.
Sheng Chenjin couldn't force his way in right now, as Shi Xinxin wasn't ready. In this matter, Sheng Chenjin naturally needed to give her an explanation, but Shi Xinxin also needed to build her own confidence.
Besides Sheng Chenjin's help, she also needed to conquer the demons within herself. This was something they both knew. What Sheng Chenjin needed to do now was give her some time.
Girls who had experienced mudslides wouldn’t be too timid. Moreover, regarding Ding Muyu, once Shi Xinxin knew the truth, there would be almost nothing left for her to worry about.
After Shi Xinxin closed the door, Sheng Chenjin slowly began to walk towards his own apartment door. He looked at her door as if he could see Shi Xinxin through it.
He simply watched quietly, not expecting Shi Xinxin to open the door and let him in. Instead, he hoped Shi Xinxin would quickly understand.
She now didn’t just have the title of fiancée; she possessed all of him. Sheng Chenjin waited outside, constantly convincing himself in his heart to give Shi Xinxin time.
However, after half an hour, he couldn’t wait any longer. This foolish woman, he had to go in and tell her himself. He took out his phone and called Shi Xinxin.
“What is it?” Shi Xinxin answered quickly on the other end of the line. “Aren’t you going to open the door?”
“You should go back. I’m tired after a long day and need to rest.”
“They drove me here today. It’s so late, you wouldn’t want Uncle Zhang to make another trip, would you?” Sheng Chenjin recalled what the butler had said before – Shi Xinxin was the most considerate person.
Although Sheng Chenjin only needed to give an order and someone would pick her up no matter how late, it was different with Shi Xinxin now.
Shi Xinxin certainly didn’t want Uncle Zhang to make another trip, but at the moment, she didn’t want Sheng Chenjin to enter her apartment so quickly. She hadn’t figured out how to face him yet.
Seeing her hesitate again, Sheng Chenjin let out a pained groan from the other end of the phone.
“What’s wrong?” Shi Xinxin’s attention was drawn by the sound.
“I have a stomach ache,” Sheng Chenjin said, suppressing his voice and speaking weakly on the phone. When Shi Xinxin heard the words “stomach ache,” she immediately hung up and went to the door.
Hearing her approaching footsteps, Sheng Chenjin quickly leaned against the wall, holding his abdomen and feigning pain. Shi Xinxin saw Sheng Chenjin’s pained expression as soon as she opened the door.
“How are you? Are you alright?” Shi Xinxin stepped forward to support him, unsure of what to do seeing Sheng Chenjin like this.
“I’m fine, it’s an old problem, nothing serious.”
“How could you have a stomach ache out of the blue?” Shi Xinxin didn't understand. Although stomach problems were common among young people nowadays, seeing Sheng Chenjin, who was usually so healthy, she couldn't imagine he would suffer from one.