Su Ding took a sip of her milk tea and, seeing that it was Shao Zhenggang calling, answered directly.
"Hello, what's up?"
"Ding Ding, are you home yet? I feel bad about what happened at the birthday banquet tonight. I never expected them to treat you like that."
Shao Zhenggang spoke cautiously, his hoarse voice tinged with guilt and self-reproach.
Su Ding's feelings toward Shao Zhenggang were quite complex. She actually knew very well what kind of people her grandmother's family were. She had somewhat anticipated this outcome before going. Therefore, she wasn't angry. Getting upset over people like that would be a waste of energy, not worth it.
"It's fine. I'm eating out," Su Ding said indifferently, her tone somewhat distant.
"Mmm, I didn't even get to feed you tonight. Alas, eat more," Shao Zhenggang said with concern, but the words he wanted to say seemed to get stuck in his throat, unable to come out.
"Just say what you need to say. Did they send you to beg for mercy?"
Su Ding asked directly, not wanting to listen to his pleasantries. While her hatred for Shao Zhenggang had lessened, it didn't mean she had forgiven him. It was even more impossible for them to interact warmly like ordinary father and daughter again. Being able to maintain their current state was already quite difficult.
Shao Zhenggang mumbled and then softly affirmed, "Xiao Jun said he wants to apologize to you in person. Regarding the two million yuan bracelet, can you… not pursue it further? Their current financial situation is also very difficult…"
"Heh, two million, and not pursue it?"
Su Ding chuckled, asking meaningfully, "What do you think? What should I do?"
Hearing his daughter's tone, Shao Zhenggang's heart grew more flustered. He hurried to say, "Dad naturally respects your opinion. Two million is quite a sum, after all…"
"So…?" Su Ding asked with a smile.
"Dad doesn't know, but whatever decision you make, Dad will support it," Shao Zhenggang said firmly.
"Alright, then convey this to Shao Jun: I won't let go of a single cent of the two million. Tell him to go back and raise the money," Su Ding said coldly.
An apology, and the two million would just disappear? Her money wasn't earned easily. Moreover, they were the ones who had no respect, daring to smash her gift in front of her. This was the consequence they deserved.
"Okay, I got it. Xiao Xu, head home early after you finish eating. I promise they won't disturb you," Shao Zhenggang said with concern before hanging up the phone.
He clutched his chest, feeling a pang of sourness and pain. Being rejected by his daughter like this was very embarrassing, but he had no right to say anything. Two million yuan was indeed a considerable amount, and it was right not to agree. As for the Shao family, he was completely disheartened. Even if they humiliated him again, he wouldn't reveal anything about his daughter to them. Let it all come at him.
After hanging up the phone, Su Ding felt a trace of hesitation and entanglement. Perhaps what she had said to Shao Zhenggang earlier was too harsh, but words, once spoken, were like spilled water. She wouldn't take them back. Besides, it was her money, and she should get it back.
After finishing her milk tea, Su Ding was about to call Jin Ye when she suddenly saw two figures walking toward her. She looked over curiously. The ones buying milk tea were a man and a woman, the man with his arm around the woman's waist, looking very intimate. Wasn't that Xie Shanshan's boyfriend, or rather, ex-boyfriend, Guo Tao? They broke up yesterday, and today he was already with a new woman. Although Su Ding found it distasteful, it wasn't her business. She watched them as if watching a show, taking another sip of her milk tea, wondering if Xie Shanshan knew about this.
However, in the next second. Xie Shanshan appeared and suddenly lunged toward Guo Tao and his new girlfriend!