Chapter 172 - Feelings Are A Burden (1/2)

After retiring from Wayne's room, Xu Mey arrived back to her own room to see everyone with a somber expression. She grimaced in uncertainty, not grasping what was transpiring.

"Is he really your brother?" Xu Mey heard He Jian's voice. He was asking Azalea with an indescribable look in his eyes. Azalea nodded her head softly. He Jian inhaled a sharp breath and said, "We need to tell Uncle and Aunt. Especially Aunt Su, she'll go crazy with happiness."

"No!" Both Azalea and Xu Mey spoke concurrently and turned to share a look before turning to He Jian. He was scowling at their reaction.

"Jian-Ge, you can't tell mom and dad. Not right now." Azalea held onto He Jian's arm to stop him.

"She's right. Jian-Ge, Ah-Jie isn't ready for this." Xu Mey voiced out her words.

He Jian pinched his brows. "Zelie, you know how much your parents have suffered thinking that their son was born dead." He was exasperated. "Auntie even went into so much depression that-" He stopped himself from speaking any further.

Azalea held his hand and said, "I know. I might not have seen everything but I have seen the way both my parents wished for their son to be alive. But Jian-Ge, we need to think about Jie-Ge as well. He's been living a lie until now. It's not that easy to face the truth."

"Listen to Azalea, man. She's right. You need to think about Ye Jie as well." Wu Wang said while tapping He Jian's shoulder.

"It won't take long now. After all, our Xiao Mey will be able to make him face the reality." Li Qiao tried to lift up He Jian's spirits.

Xu Mey at the side was just listening to everyone with attention. It was really strenuous to concentrate, with her spinning mind. It was very unusual for her to get dizzy. But today, she downed too many strong shots and that too, one after another.

When she felt everyone's eyes exercised at herself, she promptly nodded her head like a chicken nipping at grains saying, "I'll make sure Ah-Jie accepts his reality. I'll be right by his side." She articulated each word without slurping even once.

Maybe, everyone was preoccupied with digesting the storm of news that's why no one noticed Xu Mey walking out of the room again. She went to the rooftop of the building for fresh air without realizing herself.

She only came around when she heard a familiar voice. "You're faster than usual." He commented looking at an equally tall figure standing in the dark.

Xu Mey could only make out Ye Jie's striking features in the dim lights, the rest didn't concern her obscure mind. "You called and here I am. What? Did you want me to be late?" Xu Mey heard an elegant and pleasant voice from the tall figure concealed in darkness. "Why did you call me?"

Ye Jie turned his back towards where Xu Mey was and looked at the bustling city. "I wanted to ask you a question, Ru."

'Ru?' Xu Mey frowned. 'Huh? Isn't that Ah-Jie's best friend?'

"No need to be courteous. Just ask already." Xu Mey heard Ru's voice again that filled her with warmth.

'How can a woman have such a soothing and melodious voice?' She thought to herself.