Her appearance always stopped the two of them from beating each other up.
"What brings you here?" King rubbed his sore lip, looking at the bruise on Fu Jingshu's cheekbone, and laughed heartily. "Even if you didn't come, I wouldn't have suffered. Don't worry."
The words were suggestive. Fu Jingshu's face darkened again. Seeing their intimate posture standing together, he found it unbearable. He grabbed Shen Qingqing's hand and pulled her to his side.
But after doing so, he regretted it slightly. Clearly, a forceful demeanor was not appropriate at the moment.
Shen Qingqing glared at him. "Are you not ashamed, making a scene like this in public?"
Fu Jingshu pursed his lips. "He provoked me first."
"So you hit him?" Shen Qingqing pulled her hand away. "I don't care why you're here, you've already caused enough trouble."
"What do you mean?"
"I want you to leave. Can't you understand?" King's movements became more pronounced, his lip hurting slightly. "She doesn't want to see you. Can't you tell?"
Fu Jingshu completely ignored him, his dark, deep eyes fixed on her. "Is that true?"
"Whether it's true or not doesn't matter. You should leave first."
Shen Qingqing's attitude towards him was extremely cold. She didn't even spare him another glance, completely ignoring the wound on his face. This made Fu Jingshu's already agonizing heart feel even worse.
"Do you really like him?"
His question only angered Shen Qingqing further. She turned around and said almost defiantly, "Yes, I'd like anyone but you!"
She walked to King's side and linked her arm through his.
"Let's go."
"Alright." King lowered his head, gave her a gentle smile, and raised his eyebrows to give Fu Jingshu a challenging look.
Watching them about to leave, as if walking out of his life and never returning, Fu Jingshu found he couldn't bear the sight.
Impulse conquered reason in an instant.
He reached out, grabbed Shen Qingqing, and pulled her into his embrace, lowering his head to kiss her.
The onlookers were stunned, especially when the female protagonist appeared, solidifying the love triangle. They never expected a kiss scene to unfold so quickly!
The turn of events was too dramatic!
However, the sight of the handsome man and beautiful woman kissing was quite pleasing to the eye.
The kiss was not gentle at all. It carried all his pent-up frustration and helplessness, with a hint of hidden madness. She even felt her lips break.
As their lips met, both tasted the coppery tang of blood.
Shen Qingqing's eyes gradually cleared. She reached out to push him away, but Fu Jingshu grabbed her wrist, pinning her behind him, and deepened the kiss.
Only in this moment could he slightly calm the chaos in his heart.
Only then could he convince himself that she wouldn't leave.
Suddenly, her lips stung. He instinctively released her, but only looked up. His grip didn't loosen. It turned out she had bitten him.
Blood flowed from his lips. It hurt.
But it couldn't match the sweetness in his heart. "I came today to apologize."
"Before you apologize, learn to respect me first!"
Her tone was cold. Her lips were swollen, and her cheeks were flushed, making her look alluring. Her cold words seemed to lack conviction, more like a petulant protest.
He said in a low voice, "Hitting him was my fault, but I don't regret it."
If he were provoked, if someone tried to steal his woman, and he did nothing, he wouldn't be a man.
Shen Qingqing pushed him hard. "Let go of me!"
"No."
He certainly wouldn't let go. In fact, he held her even tighter. He thought the person he had just aggressively kissed seemed more obedient now, and this thought made him stir again.
"You dare!"
Shen Qingqing saw his intention and glared at him.
The next second, King, who could no longer stand it, threw a punch at Fu Jingshu's face. He stumbled, forced to release Shen Qingqing. He wiped his mouth, a trace of blood on his fingertip.
He let out a cold laugh, glanced at Shen Qingqing, and didn't retaliate.
She was a little surprised, thinking they would start fighting again. Just then, several police officers entered the coffee shop. "Who reported the fight?"
Shen Qingqing sighed. Someone had called the police after all.
At the police station, an investigation was naturally required. However, once it began, they discovered that the identities of these two men were more influential than they could handle.
It wasn't until Fu's grandmother received the news and rushed over.
"You scoundrel, how could you get into a fight?" She immediately berated Fu Jingshu as soon as she entered. However, upon learning the circumstances, her sharp gaze shifted to King. "I'm sorry, my grandson is just too concerned about Qingqing. The young couple had a little spat, and he was in a bad mood."
King grinned. "I don't think it was a spat, it looked like a breakup."
Fu's grandmother chuckled. "Young couples always have disagreements; they just need to talk it out. But fighting is never right. I'll have someone take you to the hospital for a check-up, and we'll pay whatever compensation is due. As for you..."
She looked at Fu Jingshu and deliberately put on a stern face to scold him.
"Consider this a lesson learned. Who told you to bully Qingqing? You deserve to be hit. Just remember this next time."
King chuckled softly. As expected, she was an old fox.
With a few words, she skillfully defined the relationship between the three, politely and courteously.
Seeing that someone capable had arrived, the police naturally didn't want to deal with this messy situation anymore. They made a few token remarks and let them leave the police station.
Fu's grandmother expressed a desire to see the children, and Shen Qingqing couldn't refuse, so she took her.
Fu Jingshu and King also shamelessly followed along.
The group returned to the hotel. The two children were very happy to see Fu's grandmother. They sat together and talked for a while. Fu's grandmother became even more eager for the children to return.
"Qingqing, look, the hotel environment isn't as good as home. Why don't we go back?"
Shen Qingqing poured her a glass of hot water. "Grandma, I don't want to go back for now. It's quite comfortable living here."
Fu's grandmother knew the girl was stubborn and that persuasion wouldn't work. Her mind raced, and a plan formed. She suddenly raised her hand to cover her forehead and swayed.
This frightened everyone, and they rushed forward to show concern.
"I, my head feels a little dizzy..."
"Grandma, let's go to the hospital."
Shen Qingqing helped her up, but Fu's grandmother waved her hand repeatedly. "No, I don't want to go to the hospital. I'm just worried about you all these days. If you truly care about me, then go home quickly and stop making me worry."
Fu Jingshu's eyes flickered, and he looked at Shen Qingqing. "Let's go back."
His low voice couldn't hide his plea. This was truly the first time. Shen Qingqing still refused to compromise, and at that moment, the old lady clutched her forehead and moaned softly.
The two children also looked at her with concern.
"Mommy..."
Shen Qingqing was helpless and could only compromise. "Alright, we'll go back for now then."
King's expression darkened.