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Cheng Jinsheng took the paper bag handed to him by Xiaoshuang and said with delight, "Miss Xiaoshuang, thank you so much for your professionalism and dedication! I can’t wait to see the finished photos."
Xiaoshuang smiled in response, her peripheral vision catching sight of Lin Mingchang, Shen Tong, and Fang Zigui approaching.
At that moment, Cheng Siyun walked gracefully from the side hall. She had recovered and been discharged from the hospital, looking much better than in the past few days. Today, she wore a well-tailored peach-pink silk cheongsam, her hair styled elegantly up, and her makeup was exquisite, resembling a blooming camellia.
"Everyone," Cheng Siyun said with a gentle smile to the four of them, "thanks to you all, I was able to recover and leave the hospital so quickly. My father has already informed me of what happened that day; Si Yun is grateful."
Then she stepped in front of Lin Mingchang, her long eyelashes fluttering slightly as she softly said, "Brother Lin, after the exhibition ends, I would like to invite you to dinner to thank you for your help and care these past few days."
Lin Mingchang furrowed his brow slightly and took a half-step back, creating distance between them. He replied somewhat distantly, "Miss Cheng, I appreciate your kindness. However, I must decline as I have to arrange my schedule after the exhibition."
Cheng Siyun was unwilling to give up so easily. She stepped forward with a hint of stubbornness in her eyes and said, "Brother Lin, it’s just a meal. Can’t you spare a little time for that?"
Lin Mingchang did not respond but instead walked towards Shen Tong. This action provoked Cheng Siyun; a flash of hurt crossed her eyes as she quickly caught up with him and blocked his path.
She looked directly into Lin Mingchang's eyes and raised her voice in front of Shen Tong, saying, "I know this may not be appropriate and could put you in an awkward position, but I have to say it. Brother Lin, ever since we first met, I... I have liked you! I've never felt this way about anyone else before..."
Cheng Siyun's sudden confession was like a stone thrown into a calm lake. The surrounding conversations came to an abrupt halt as everyone involuntarily turned their attention toward them.
Lin Mingchang was momentarily speechless; he had not expected Cheng Siyun to confess so openly in front of everyone. However, he knew he could not avoid this matter; avoidance would only cause greater harm.
Taking a deep breath, Lin Mingchang looked into Cheng Siyun's eyes and said clearly, "Miss Cheng, I truly appreciate your feelings for me, but I cannot accept them because my heart already belongs to someone else."
At this point, his gaze shifted toward Shen Tong, filled with deep affection and longing.
Cheng Siyun's shoulders trembled slightly; she had long sensed the feelings between Lin Mingchang and Shen Tong. The unspoken understanding between them pierced her heart at every moment. Yet she had been unwilling to admit it; she simply could not accept it.
But now it was too late for her reluctance. Tears streamed down her face as she forced a smile and said with a trembling voice, "I see... I should have understood earlier. I wish you both happiness..."
After saying this, she cast one last lingering glance at Lin Mingchang before turning on her heel and walking away quickly.
Cheng Jinsheng watched his daughter’s retreating figure and shook his head helplessly.
As a father, how could he not be aware of his daughter's feelings for Lin Mingchang during these days? Yet, matters of the heart cannot be forced.
He paid no mind to the awkward atmosphere surrounding them, nodding apologetically to the guests before following suit.
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