91 Unreceptive Audience (1/2)

Japan - Local restaurant

Tang Tingzhe and Jiang Huan were currently dinning in one of the most popular restaurants in the area. It was no wonder that this restaurant was popular with local's as well as visitors. The delicious aroma of the the various dishes weaved its way through the spaces of the restaurant. The dishes were a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach.

There wasn't a single empty seat in the whole building. It was a tourists hot-spot so a melee of languages and accents could be heard intermingling in the air.

Everywhere in the restaurant was filled with happiness, laughter and conversation. Well everywhere except the secluded corner Tang Tingzhe and Jiang Huan were sitting in. The air around them was lackluster and strained.

They were finishing their desert which consisted of an assortment of Daifuku.

Throughout the dinner date Jiang Huan tried to converse and keep the romance alive but was constantly met with Tang Tingzhe strained smile. His forced demeanor killed the mood.

Jiang Huan looked down at her half empty glass of water and swirled it around whilst Tang Tingzhe paid for their meal. She sighed internally for the 24th time.

They both left the restaurant and Tang Tingzhe was about to call for a cab.

Jiang Huan: ”Why don't we just walk back? Its a beautiful night.”

Tang Tingzhe nodded. He held Jiang Huan's hand in his as they made their way back to the ryokan in silence.

Jiang Huan sighed for the 25th time. Tang Tingzhe just wasn't himself, anyone could tell that he was preoccupied with his thoughts. .

Jiang Huan cleared her throat: ”Tingzhe.”

Tang Tingzhe absent-mindedly responded: ”Mmm.”

Jiang Huan: ”Does your friend's mother need the operation right away?”

Tang Tingzhe: ”No I don't think so. She currently doesn't have any symptoms the surgery was schedules this Thursday because it was the earliest available time. If we didn't take it she would have had to wait another six months.”

Jiang Huan: ”Could she possibly wait until next week Tuesday?”

Tang Tingzhe: ”The hospital Chung found doesn't have anything available next Tuesday.”

Jiang Huan: ”The hospital may not but Dr. Li has a free slot next week Tuesday on her general surgery list.”

Tang Tingzhe abruptly stopped walking and looked into Jiang Huan's eyes; ”Huan what are you talking about?”

Jiang Huan: ”Chung's mother can get a place on Dr. Li's theater list next Tuesday. I'm sure Dr. Li won't mind.”

Tang Tingzhe faced morphed from perplexed to elated. He picked Jiang Huan up by the waist and spun her around; ”Thank you so much!”

Jiang Huan laughed along with Tang Tingzhe.

Tang Tingzhe: ”Huan are you sure it will be okay? I mean Dr. Li is really busy and from what you said she never has any free slots. I don't want you to do anything that will get you into trouble.”

Jiang Huan: ”Don't worry about anything. It's fine. I know Dr. Li's schedule like the back of my hand. So trust me okay? Next week Tuesday 1 pm Chung's mother can have her surgery. Just give me all her details and I'll add her to the list on Monday.”

Tang Tingzhe: ”Huan are you 100% sure that it will be okay? Would Dr. Li be willing to add a patient to her list on such short notice?”

Jiang Huan: ”Stop worrying. I know what I'm doing.”