Han Qing was unfazed, but Shen Qi felt rather awkward.
She took out the hotel room key to swipe at the door before entering the room.
“Please come in.”
Han Qing entered the hotel room with his bag after Shen Qi.
“Mr. Nan told me everything.”
Shen Qi placed her handbag on the table while nodding. “Mm-hmm, since you’ve investigated me, I suppose you know about my past?”
Han Qing remained silent, but his expression indicated that he knew everything about her.
It’s better for him to know about this than for him to be kept in the dark. At least I don’t have to repeat the story again when I need to ask him for a favor. In fact, Han Qing probably knows about the matter better and clearer than what I’m about to tell him so things would be much easier for me.
“Erm, can I ask you a favor, please?”
Han Qing smiled at her when he heard that and nodded. “Of course, but…”
But? Shen Qi was bewildered. Are there any terms and conditions?
“I can’t help you if we aren’t family or related. Before I help you, you have to tell me—do you acknowledge your identity as the daughter of the Han Family?”
Shen Qi was stumped by his question.
Well, I don’t expect him to bring this up at this moment.
“President Han, I…”
“Why are you still calling me President Han?” Han Qing smiled faintly at her as he looked at her with a gentle gaze.
Shen Qi always thought that Han Qing was a very calm and collected man since the first day she knew him, yet at the same time, he gave off a strong, superior, and unapproachable air. Besides, he was usually expressionless, so he seemed to be the sort of man who would always choose justice and fairness over his own family.
Therefore, Shen Qi was not prepared to see such a tender and gentle smile on his face.
Is this… the affection of a family member?
Shen Qi stared at Han Qing for a few moments in a daze. In the end… she was not even sure what came over her, but she seemed to be under the family affection spell as she blurted, “Qing…”
However, Shen Qi froze the moment the word left her lips. She covered her mouth hastily to stop herself from saying anything else.
Nevertheless, the simple word was more than enough for Han Qing.
He reached out again. Shen Qi wanted to dodge him, but for some unknown reason, she stood as still as a statue, allowing Han Qing’s hand to land on her head gently.
Han Qi caressed the back of her head while smiling brightly at her.
“That’s better. Remember, the entire Han Family supports me wholeheartedly. As long as you need something, I will always be there for you. In the future, you are my younger sister. Do you understand me?”
What’s with his tone? Why does he sound like he is speaking to a child? Shen Qi blinked quietly, and she nodded in a daze.
“How do you want to settle your issues?” Han Qing asked about the issue between Shen Qi and Ye Moxuan.
“I want to proceed with the divorce with him, but… I don’t want to see him.”
“No problem. I will get someone to sort that out,” replied Han Qing with a nod. As long as my younger sister asks for anything, I—her brother—will never reject her.
Is it that simple? Shen Qi thought that he would find it a hassle, but she did not expect that he would agree to her request so swiftly.
After some hesitation, she asked again, “I… I want to leave town, can I?”
“Do you not wish to stay here because of him?”
Although she was a little embarrassed, Shen Qi admitted to it, “I don’t want to see him again, and I don’t wish to stay in a city where he lives. I…”
“No problem. Our family has businesses overseas as well. I can send you abroad but it depends whether you want to go or not.”
Abroad? Shen Qi had never thought of that. She merely wanted to leave this city, but she was not anticipating Han Qing to suggest that she could leave the country.
“You can further your studies once you go abroad and you will have a much more favorable future and encounters. As my sister, I’m sure you’re outstanding. You don’t have to be under a man’s control. In fact, you’d meet someone better in the future. As for Ye Moxuan, I will handle it on your behalf, if you want me to…”
“Yes!” Shen Qi nodded earnestly while biting her lower lip firmly. “I want to leave today!” She gazed at Han Qing with her big eyes.
It was Han Qing’s turn to be stunned. He stared at her helplessly for a while before agreeing to her request.
“Alright, I’ll have Su Jiu make the arrangements for you. You should go ahead and pack. Check if you need to bring anything along. I need to return to the company now.”
After Han Qing left, Shen Qi entered the room and started packing.
As she was packing, she realized that she didn’t have much to pack. She did not have many personal belongings before she went to the Ye Family, and after marrying into the Ye Family… most of her belongings were gifts from Ye Moxuan.
She suddenly realized that for more than twenty years, her life was nothing more than a dream.
I have left nothing behind.
Shen Qi thought that her life was rather ridiculous. She stopped packing and went to sit on the bed while staring quietly at the scenery outside the window.
She stayed in the same position until Su Jiu arrived at the hotel to pick her up in the evening.
“Miss Shen, President Han asked me to pick you up. I have booked your flight tickets and they are scheduled for eight o’clock tonight. Will that be an issue?”
“No,” Shen Qi answered while shaking her head. “That’s perfect. Thank you.”
Su Jiu looked at Shen Qi. Although she was not sure if she should say anything, she couldn’t help but ask, “Miss Shen, have you informed your friends and family that you’re leaving the country? Are you sure you want to leave just like that? Won’t you… regret it after leaving?”
My friends and family??
The first person who came to mind was Yan. If I leave, she will definitely miss me. Judging by her personality, she would most probably come charging at me to stop me from leaving. Forget it, it’s best to update her after I leave. As for the others…
“There is no one I have to inform. As for the Shen Family, can you please inform them on my behalf?”
Su Jiu was astonished for a few moments, but she agreed once she regained her composure. “Of course. As long as you need something, Miss Shen, I will sort it out for you.”
“Well, let’s go then.”
Shen Qi picked her back up and stood up.
Su Jiu was bewildered by the sight. “Miss Shen, don’t you have anything to bring along? Are you leaving just like this?”
“Yes. There’s nothing for me to take anyway. I have a few changes of clothes, and those are more than enough.”
In the end, Su Jiu sent Shen Qi directly to the airport. It was a little past five in the evening by the time they arrived at the airport.
“There’s some gap before boarding. President Han is attending a meeting, and he will arrive at the airport in about half an hour to see you off.”
“Alright.”
The two of them waited for almost half an hour at the airport. Finally, Han Qing showed up.
He must have rushed his way to the airport because he seemed exhausted. He signaled at Su Jiu, and she took the flight ticket and passport out of her bag.
“Erm…?”
Shen Qi took the documents from Su Jiu. She saw her photo printed on the document, but the name was not ‘Shen Qi’. Her date of birth and residence address had been changed as well.
Just when Shen Qi thought that she had taken the wrong documents, Han Qing’s deep and booming voice echoed above her head, “Muzi.”
She looked up in bewilderment.
“Not long after you were born, Old Master gave you your name. From now on, your family name is Han, and your name is Muzi.”
“Han Muzi…” Shen Qi rubbed her photograph with her fingers. Is that my name?
