He pulled out a chair and sat in front of me. He looked at me with a gentle gaze.
I reached out to hold his hand. âJing Tian, I miss you so much.â
Tears rolled down my cheeks.
He quickly took a tissue to wipe my tears away gently.
My tears wouldnât stop flowing, he said softly, âAlright Sister Xing, youâve already made a name for yourself. You shouldnât be crying like this anymore. If others found out, they will laugh at you.â
I broke into a smile. âWho cares about them? I havenât even gone to university yet, Iâm still young, I can cry if I want to.â
âOkay, but youâll make my heart ache if you continue to cry like this!â He said softly.
I was startled. The sudden words of love filled me with joy. âJing Tian!â I believed my eyes were glowing with stars.
Jing Tian rubbed my head. âBe good and take a long rest. I donât have the heart to be angry at you so Iâm going to take this up with Gao Jing and Gao Da!â
I was immediately nervous. I grabbed his hand. âJing Tian, no, this is not their fault. I asked them to do it. They were not willing but I gave them no choice. You canât blame them, because if you do, itâll be so much harder to make them to listen to me next time.â
âThere wonât be a next time!â Jing Tian interrupted me.
âFine, no more next time.â I hugged his arm tightly and refused to let him go. He sat down helplessly again and looked at me.
I said, âJing Tian, please donât blame them. If youâre angry, then you can scold me or hit meâ¦â I touched my body and I winced. âBut you have to wait for me to recover a bit first. My body kinda hurts everywhere at the moment.â
He grabbed my hands and asked nervously, âWhere does it hurt?â My heart skipped a beat. I decided to play along and said, âIt hurts when I move.â
âBut Lin Ran promised me that his medication is very good, you shouldnât be hurting anymore!â Jing Tian looked rather angry. I quickly pulled on him and hugged him. âIt doesnât hurt that bad, Doctor Lin Ranâs medicine is very good!â I couldnât drag Lin Ran down with me.
I pouted, âJing Tian, Brother Gao Jing and Gao Da are still recovering from their injuries, please donât blame them. They were just trying to help me. If you punish them, what if they become too afraid to help me next time? I know you said there wonât be a next time but what if⦠What if they hesitated to save me simply because they were afraid of the punishment next time?â
âIf they dare, Iâll claim their lives!â Jing Tian said sternly.
âOf course, they wonât. However Master Qi, you will not punishing them but me!â I knelt in bed and leaned on him.?O well, Iâll have to use my ultimate!
I reached around his neck and kissed him. Jing Tianâs body stiffened. I knew this would work!
Eventually I fell asleep in Jing Tianâs arms. I slumbered deeply after days of unquiet sleep. When I opened my eyes, Jing Tian was gone.
There was another man in his place. Even though he was equally handsome his face was dark. It was my uncle, Mr. Tong Le. He was in a wheelchair and he was studying the laptop on his knees.
I summoned all the cuteness I could gather. âLittle uncle~â
He raised his eyes to look at me. The hairs on my body stood on end. Based on the fury in his eyes, it felt like he was going to leave me at Siberia to feed the wolves.
I quickly smiled at him, âLittle uncle, I missed you so much! I even dreamed of you in my sleep!â
Tong Le snorted. âLiar, you wanted me dead!â
I pouted, âLittle uncle, how can you say that?! I really, really, really missed you!â
He was unmoved.
I took a deep breath, âLittle uncle, how are your injuries? Thankfully the bandage around your head doesnât affect your handsome face. If you ask me, the bruise around your eye makes you look even more manly!â
âNanxing, quiet!â Tong Le was angry. He was immune to my flattery.
I raised my hands in surrender. âLittle uncle, I was wrong. Donât be angry. Iâll be obedient and listen to you from now on!â
There was no sound.
I peeked through the gap between my raised arms.
Ouch! Someone smacked me on my head.