The security guard was yelling that he would call the police, but Zheng Minghuai explained repeatedly and finally settled the matter with money.
Xia Zhizhi kept her head down and hid behind him, her face flushed red.
She didn't expect Cui Ziqi to send security guards to arrest her and take her downstairs.
Or perhaps it was at Xia Wan's behest; only Xia Wan would be so petty.
She sighed softly.
Zheng Minghuai took off his coat and draped it over her shoulders. "Why were you chased away by security for delivering the invitation?"
Xia Zhizhi shook her head, "Don't blame your sister, after all, she liked you so much before."
Seeing Xia Zhizhi's pale face, Zheng Minghuai felt a pang of heartache.
He pulled Xia Zhizhi into his arms and gently comforted her.
"Don't feel guilty. The person I like is you. No matter how much Xia Wan likes me, it's her business. You can't force feelings."
However, it would be petty to have security guards kick Xia Zhizhi out as a form of revenge.
"If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have sent her the invitation. It would have been better if we never had anything to do with each other again!"
He inexplicably uttered that defiant remark again.
Xia Zhizhi nestled quietly in his arms and said softly, "Don't do this, she is still my sister."
Zheng Minghuai sighed and reached out to pat her little head.
"You're just too kind."
After embracing for a while, Zheng Minghuai led Xia Zhi into the car.
On the way back, Xia Zhizhi suddenly remembered the question Cui Ziqi had asked her in the hospital.
Did you visit Guimeng Welfare Home fifteen years ago?
Guimeng Welfare Home!
Her eyes widened suddenly.
She remembered!
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