Chapter 163: Chapter 163: Sang Qiao Caught Two-Timing

“Yes, I’ll definitely keep an eye on Brother An Chi from now on,” the agent hurriedly replied.

“Get some rest, and push back the schedule before discharge. If it can’t be pushed, cancel the contract.”

As soon as Lu Anchi heard this, he immediately became anxious. If they couldn’t push the schedule back, cancelling contracts would mean a hefty penalty fee. “Sister Qiao, there’s no need to push it. I can continue shooting after lying down for a bit, I…”

“This time, considering it’s your first offense, the company will cover for you. Next time, you’ll pay for it yourself,” Sang Qiao said, glancing at him with downcast eyes, and spoke indifferently.

She was all too aware of the family situations of the few young artists she looked after. She knew Lu Anchi came from a poor family and had a mother suffering from a serious illness.

“Thank you, Sister Qiao. There won’t be a next time,” Lu Anchi said with a guilty expression, feeling like he was always causing trouble, but each time Sister Qiao was so kind, cleaning up the mess for him.

He secretly thought to himself that once he was discharged, he must repay Sister Qiao and earn more money for the company.

“Mhm,” Sang Qiao glanced at him, making sure he wasn’t in any serious trouble before stepping out of the hospital room.

She must have walked up and down these stairs and corridors at least four or five times in the past couple of days.

What she didn’t know was that every time she passed by Sang Qingran’s office, the man sitting inside would frown and watch her figure.

Was Sang Qiao playing another one of her games, deliberately appearing in front of her?

This time, Sang Qingran didn’t just sit still; he threw down his pen and stood up to race out after her.

His eyes cold, he stared at her retreating figure. “Sang Qiao, if you’re really that ill, why not just book a year-long hospital room? Coming here two or three times a day doesn’t bother you?”

Hearing the familiar male voice, Sang Qiao paused her steps and turned her head to glance at him indifferently, “It’s not troublesome, and it’s none of your business.”

“You pass by my office each time; can you tell me it isn’t intentional? What, seeing that I’m not chasing after you, begging for your forgiveness like a dog, does that make you unhappy?”

Sang Qingran let out a cold laugh. He had no desire to have any more contact with Sang Qiao.

He even considered cutting ties completely; it was she who incessantly appeared before him. So, he wouldn’t blame himself for not holding back any longer.

“How do you know it’s me without looking up? So many people come and go from the hospital every day. How is it that you specifically remember how many times I’ve been? Looking for trouble?”

Sang Qiao couldn’t help but curl her lips into a faint smile at his preposterous words. So, her footsteps were special, different from the average person?

“You!” Sang Qingran’s face flushed with embarrassment. “Just stop intentionally appearing; I will not beg your forgiveness like they do, like a dog. I have no fraternal affection for you.”

“This is a hospital, not your home,” Sang Qiao’s eyes were clear and distinct.

Sang Qingran clenched his fists, unable to contain his frustration. It was precisely because this was a hospital that Sang Qiao had the audacity to so freely flit before his eyes.

He increasingly found Sang Qiao’s aloofness maddening. Wasn’t she just upset that she hadn’t seen a look of regret in him, thus acting deliberately?

He definitely wouldn’t be led by the nose by her. “You’re right, it’s not my place to control your visits to the hospital.”

Sang Qiao indifferently withdrew her gaze, not planning to engage with him further, and turned to leave.

Sang Qingran couldn’t help but step forward to block her way. “You can make so many trips to the hospital; is it really that hard to drop by and see Sang Shen? Or do you simply enjoy watching them chase after you like dogs, never offering a sweet reward? Sang Qiao, there’s a limit to how much one should play.”

After finishing his words, Sang Qingran immediately regretted it. Why would he step forward and grab her to say such things? Whether she saw Sang Shen was none of his business.

But the words were spoken and couldn’t be taken back.

“You’re instructing me on what to do, and who are you exactly?” Sang Qiao’s voice was calm, devoid of any emotion.

Sang Qingran found himself at a loss for words. He knew his comment was nonsensical, but he couldn’t help the irritable feeling deep inside. As long as Sang Qiao wasn’t in his sight, he could easily ignore her and act as though she didn’t exist.

But once she appeared, that nonchalant demeanor of hers truly sent his emotions spiraling out of control.

Sang Qingran grasped for an excuse, “I simply can’t stand the way you treat my brothers.”

“If you can, keep them away from me. I couldn’t care less about giving them a second glance, you included. Save yourself the effort of talking to me,” Sang Qiao’s mocking gaze landed on his face.

Then she walked right past him.

Sang Qingran only looked more offended. Did she mean his talking annoyed her that much?

Watching her slender figure retreating, he cried out, “Sang Qiao, don’t flatter yourself! I’m not trying to talk to you, I just despise your despicable tactics!”

By now, her petite silhouette was already far away, not once looking back.

Passersby, nurses, and doctors alike were startled by his sudden outburst.

Even the onlooker discreetly taking pictures with their phone was startled into stowing their device, after having captured many shots, pleased with the outcome.

Some photos, due to the angle, even looked like they were kissing–a handsome man and a beautiful woman, just like a scene out of a drama series. Posting it online was bound to attract plenty of traffic.

A nurse who recognized Sang Qingran whispered, “Is Doctor Sang pining for someone unrequitedly?”

“That’s impossible. Doctor Sang is so handsome and stoic, how could he fall for someone? He has a heart of stone, surely it’s that woman who’s relentlessly bothering him and he’s just warning her out of anger!”

“I think I heard Doctor Sang calling her Sang Qiao? What an ill-omened name, sounds like she’s mourning.”

“Pfft.”

Before long, various photos were uploaded by a small marketing account.

“Untouchable beauty and wilful troublemaker, I’m absolutely smitten with this doctor’s profile shot!”

The accompanying photo barely showed Sang Qiao’s face but her petite build and distinctive aura made her look like a beauty. Her clothing and the phone case she was carrying were recognized by eagle-eyed fans.

“Wow, this doctor is so handsome, with a face like someone owes him millions, it’s kind of repulsive, but I love it.”

“Am I the only one who thinks the silhouette and the phone case look a lot like Sister Qiao?”

“Lu Anchi was hospitalized today! Right at that hospital, odds are it’s really Sister Qiao, sigh!”

“A bit revolting though. Someone who has a boyfriend still flirts with men all the time?”

“To be honest, even though they officially announced they’re together, Sang Qiao’s Weibo has never featured Brother Li, but his Weibo only has Sang Qiao, and he only follows Sang Qiao. I feel sorry for Brother Li.”

“Someone find me all the information on this doctor in ten minutes. I must make him run away! Don’t let him get seduced by this married woman!”

Soon after, more photos surfaced of Sang Qiao visiting the hospital to see Lu Anchi, wearing the same clothes and the same figure from the back, matching up with the times.

Some even captured the last part of the doctor’s outburst on audio, causing an uproar online.

Despicable tactics?

Was this implying that Sang Qiao had done something shameless to anger the doctor?

#SangQiaoCaughtBetweenTwoLovers soon surged to the top of trending searches.