It was her refusal to let him explain; he understood the little schemes she harbored in the depths of her heart.
Wasn't it just that she feared he would find out about Han Chengchi's forced kiss, and in his anger, he would hurt Chengchi?
But his temper had flared up already. She was not at fault, yet he had punished her. Knowing that she felt aggrieved now, he, who always cared about face, had never apologized to anyone before, and even now he couldn't bring himself to say it. His face stiff, he knocked on the door again and then, with a somewhat awkward tone, said, "Chu Chu, I'm not angry anymore. I know I've misjudged you. Just open the door and let me see where you're hurt, how serious it is."