Chapter 27.08 (1/2)

Chapter 27.8: A quiet life

Upstairs is an elegant Western-Style cafes. The two men have no common topics so after a few pleasantries, both were silence. Only the two women had common topics. They chat about Jay Chou’s concert to discussing about juvenile protection law. And then because both men were quiet not wanting to join the discussion, they gradually stop.

Zheng Xie began to cough. He He asked: “Last month, I heard Uncle Zheng said that you have a cold. You have not recovered since then?”

“Nothing much. Almost recovering.” He deliberately want to contain his cough but could not stop from coughing fiercely. Yang Wei Qi who was sitting on his side, gently pat his back. Zheng Xie apologies and got up to leave.

He He had never seen him coughing so badly before. She saw him getting up, immediately got up as well. Then she sat down again because she suddenly remembered that since his fiancée is here, she will naturally take care of him.

Yang Wei Qi considerately said to her: “I go to ask to prepare a drink for his cough. You go and send him a packet of tissues. He forgot to bring with him.” He He nodded and hurried out.

She found Zheng Xie in the hallway next to a tall palm tree. And he seems to be waiting for her.

He He step down and walked towards him. “Are you okay? Do you need to see a doctor?”

“After Spring Festival, you will be leaving? With him?”

He He vaguely nodded her head.

Zheng Xie looked up to the chandelier in the corridor then watched the swaying palm tree leaves. Seems like he is considering how to open his mouth. He sighed slightly and chooses the most direct way: “He is not for you.”

“You have always been biased against him. He is a good man.”

“A good man is not necessary a good man. He He, I don’t want to see you getting hurt again.”

“I know what I want.”

He He, can you not be so self-willed?”

He He suddenly wants to cry. She tried so hard to escape but he does not seems to let it go.

“My brother. Why do you always think that I am too stupid? Or I am nothing? I have a judgement but also enough endurance. Without your shelter, I too can live.” She said this with courage but dare not look up.