Sheng Tang stayed with Gu Jiahui at the hospital for a night.
The next morning, the doctor came for rounds, and Sheng Tang asked him about Jiahui’s condition.
Knowing that Gu Jiahui’s injuries were not severe, Sheng Tang felt relieved.
At noon, Song Chen and Gu Shiting arrived together, bringing lunch for Gu Jiahui.
Gu Jiahui did not provoke them.
He calmly said to Song Chen, "I have promised Sheng Tang that I won’t press charges. You don’t need to come anymore."
Song Chen thanked him, "This time, it was my brother-in-law’s fault. If you need any compensation, just let me know, we can discuss it."
Gu Jiahui glanced at Gu Shiting.
He curled his lips into a sneer, "Do you think I lack anything your family has? Here’s a piece of advice for Young Master Gu, stop meddling in others’ business."
Gu Shiting’s face turned a bit dark.
When they were going downstairs, Sheng Tang said to Gu Jiahui, "I’ll see them out."
She followed them into the elevator.
In the elevator, Song Chen chatted briefly with Sheng Tang.
When they reached the ground floor of the inpatient building, Gu Shiting stopped in his tracks, and Song Chen understood.
"You two have a talk, I’ll wait for you in the car," he said.
After he left, Sheng Tang walked towards a small pavilion nearby, with Gu Shiting following behind her.
The small pavilion was covered with vines, the green leaves spreading along the branches, looking like a green curtain.
Sheng Tang slightly raised her face and looked at Gu Shiting, "You kidnapped him and even stabbed him?"
Gu Shiting nodded, "Yes."
"Because you saw him with Yang Mingming?"
Gu Shiting nodded again.
He had so much to say, but no words came out.
Why wouldn’t she answer his calls or see him, yet she would accept such humiliation from Gu Jiahui?
"... I know about this incident," Sheng Tang said, "It was Yang Mingming who kissed him first, he didn’t betray me. Besides, he and I aren’t traditional boyfriend and girlfriend."
Gu Shiting suddenly turned to look at her.
His eyes lit up instantly, as if filled with hope.
Sheng Tang explained, "We agreed that until we get married, we won’t be exclusive. Because of my job, I might need to create buzz with co-actors, he doesn’t mind;
and he can keep ambiguous relationships with two women, one is Yang Mingming, and the other is Fu Qingcen, which is necessary for his job."
Gu Shiting’s thick eyebrows furrowed slightly.
Sheng Tang continued, "I know you cannot accept this, but this is the entertainment industry, our circle has its peculiarities. Ting, please don’t hurt him anymore."
Gu Shiting was silent.
He truly couldn’t accept Sheng Tang and Gu Jiahui’s concept of love.
Love should be exclusive.
Why generate scandalous buzz? His sister never did. And why would Gu Jiahui keep ambiguous relationships with two other women?
"In the movie industry, there are many bizarre relationships. As long as Gu Jiahui and I feel suitable for each other, that’s all that matters. If you insist on judging us by your moral standards, then it’s better not to meet again," Sheng Tang continued.
Gu Shiting’s breathing became a bit unstable.
He slightly clenched his fists.
Sheng Tang looked at him, she still considered him the best. His stubbornness was so pure and reliable to her.
"Can you stop hurting my boyfriend?" Sheng Tang asked him seriously.
It took Gu Shiting a long time to nod.
He looked at Sheng Tang, "Then, in your open relationship, can you include me?"
Sheng Tang: "..."
"You said you can keep ambiguous relationships with others," Gu Shiting said, "Why can’t I be included?"
"Because you are different," Sheng Tang said, "To me, you are different. I can’t play games with you, do you understand?"