"A gift? What gift?"

Zhong Xiqian raised her neck and asked.

Chen Fang released Zhong Xiqian and walked to the office door, opening it, which left Zhong Xiqian completely stunned.

At the doorway.

Stood a person.

It was none other than Zhong Pan.

Although the red vest had been replaced with a signature suit, during his time in detention, his originally black hair had turned mostly white.

"Dad..."

Unable to hold back any longer, tears streamed out.

Zhong Xiqian rushed toward Zhong Pan.

Zhong Pan embraced her somewhat indulgently and said, "Don't cry, why cry when dad is all right?"

"Dad, you've lost weight, and your hair, it's all turned white, you must have suffered a lot in there, haven't you?"

Zhong Xiqian's hands caressed her father's weathered face, as she asked in a choking voice.

Zhong Pan glanced at Chen Fang, who was standing not far away.

He reached out to wipe his daughter's tears.

He said, "I haven't suffered, dad thought through many things during the time in detention. You are dad's daughter, not his possession. Dad was wrong before, always preventing you from seeing Chen Fang. If it weren't for Chen Fang this time, the Zhong family would have collapsed. Dad apologizes to you."

"No, Dad, I don't blame you, I don't blame you!"

Father and daughter held each other, weeping.

This scene was somewhat touching.

After a pause, Zhong Pan wiped away his tears and took Zhong Xiqian over to Chen Fang.

Suddenly.

Zhong Pan bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle.

Chen Fang quickly supported him, startled.

"Chen Fang, thank you,"

Zhong Pan said earnestly.

Chen Fang nodded and said, "President Zhong, now that you have reclaimed control of Cansen Group, you and your daughter likely have much to take care of. I won't disturb you further. Since the situation has stabilized, I'll be returning to Jiangdong Province on tomorrow morning's flight."

As he said this, he looked meaningfully at Zhong Xiqian.

"You are leaving?"

Zhong Xiqian shivered.

She asked with some reluctance.

Chen Fang nodded slightly and said, "There are many things to attend to back in Guyang City, I need to hurry back and handle them."

"I..."

Zhong Xiqian seemed to want to say something.

But ultimately, she couldn't say it.

She nodded, seemingly in agreement.

After saying goodbye to the two, Chen Fang hurriedly left.

Zhong Xiqian ran to the office window.

She watched as Chen Fang got into the car, then disappeared beneath the company building.

"He was actually waiting for you to speak up,"

Zhong Pan said.

Zhong Xiqian turned back, pursed her lips, and said, "Dad, I know, I really like Chen Fang, but... but I... I'm no longer worthy of him..."

"So, you just plan to give up like this?"

Zhong Pan asked.

Zhong Xiqian took a deep breath.

She said, "Dad, let's deal with the company matters first. Legally, I haven't even divorced He Hong yet, there are many, many things we need to sort out. Dad, you rest well for now, I need to go and start a board meeting..."

After saying this.

Zhong Xiqian wiped her tears.

She hurriedly left.

Seeing this scene.

A wave of sadness surged in Zhong Pan's heart.

The situation they were in was all his making; if he hadn't looked down on Chen Fang initially, many subsequent events wouldn't have happened.

He knew his daughter.

She might say she wasn't worthy, but she still couldn't let go in her heart.

Rushing off to work in such a fluster was just her way of trying to use busyness to dilute the sadness in her heart.

Also, she didn't want to burden her father with too much guilt.

…

After returning to the hotel, Chen Fang

immediately collapsed onto the bed.

Staring blankly at the ceiling, he felt an unexplained emptiness inside.

Perhaps, it was because Zhong Xiqian ultimately hadn't voiced the words he had hoped to hear?

Ding dong.

The hotel doorbell sounded.

Chen Fang got up, walked to the door, and upon opening it, Wen Mei stood there in casual attire.

"What brings you here?"

Chen Fang asked.

Wen Mei pouted and said, "Have you forgotten the promise you made?"

"What promise did I make?"

Chen Fang asked, puzzled.

Wen Mei walked inside and sat on the sofa, smiling lightly, "What, got amnesia? Didn't you say that after I helped you, you'd treat me well? Do broken hearts mean promises don't count?"

"When was I heartbroken? Don't make things up!"

Chen Fang argued.

Wen Mei chuckled.

She said, "I can see right through you. Zhong Xiqian is in trouble, and instead of working in Guyang City, you rushed back to Rongjiang City, pulled all your connections to help her out. What, planning to dock this ship?"

"Nonsense, if you were in trouble, I would come back to help you too."

Chen Fang said.

Wen Mei covered her mouth, laughing.

She said, "I believe that. I came today because there's something I need to tell you."

"What's up? You can tell me!"

Chen Fang said as he poured Wen Mei a glass of water.

Wen Mei sighed heavily.

She said, "I'm getting married."

Chen Fang suddenly jolted, and his dejected face forced a smile.

He said, "That's great. Who's the guy?"

Wen Mei watched his face intently and answered, "He's also in the police force, not as outstanding as you, but he's reliable. My parents have a good impression of him, and I'm getting to the age where if I don't marry, people will talk."

"Do you like him?"

Chen Fang asked.

Wen Mei smiled and said, "Whether I like him or not, what does it matter? The person I like might not marry me, anyway. I'm aware of that much."

For some reason,

after those words were spoken,

a sadness filled the room.

He was about the same age as Wen Mei.

Wen Mei, around thirty, indeed it was time for her to get married.

He knew that she was talking about him, but indeed, he couldn't offer her a future either.

Thinking of this,

a smile appeared on his face as he extended his hand and said, "Congratulations, I hope you will be happy in the future."

"If I hadn't met you, I might never have been happy in my life. Meeting you has been the greatest fortune of my life."

As their hands met, Wen Mei said, somewhat emotionally moved.

Indeed.

If Wen Mei had not met Chen Fang,

she wouldn't even be able to touch a man now.

But now things were different, all her issues had been solved by Chen Fang.

As they looked into each other's eyes,

sparks flew.

"When are you leaving?"

Wen Mei asked.

Chen Fang said, "Early tomorrow morning."

"Do you have anything else to do today?"

"Shouldn't be anything left."

Chen Fang responded.

Wen Mei suddenly stood up,

extended one hand, and as she began unbuttoning her own shirt, she said, "Then we should enjoy ourselves this one last time, as it should be the last time you are feeding me. This time, I'd better be well fed…"

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