70 Puzzle (2/2)

Thinking of what to say, Wuxing walked up to the balcony, closing it just to be sure that no one will hear them and he led her to the bathroom before whispering inside, ”Dongmei… I know you want to share it with your mother, but my plan involves changing my identity… You will know once you read the letter but I don't want anyone else to know about it other than you.”

”I know… But my mother can be trusted, she never lied once in her life.” Dongmei hugged him, not really liking the idea to lie to her mother when she already found out the truth, but Wuxing couldn't do it anyway. If she figured it out this quickly, she will find out about his ability as well. It wouldn't be hard for her after knowing all the facts.

Wuxing knew that Dongmei wouldn't understand it from his perspective unless he tells her everything right away so he didn't explain anymore, moving straight into the call, ”I'm sorry Mrs Guan but I don't think I understand what you mean. I just talked with Dongmei and she told me her decision. I respect it. If she will be happier with me as her friend, I will accept this role.”

Guan Mei couldn't only sigh after hearing his response, thinking he knew what's best for them and advised as much as she could, ”Sigh, you are still pretending... I won't push you guys then. Just know that I'm with you if you need me. Also, know that my husband is already contacting his friends to bring his sons to Dongmei's birthday party. Knowing she has no one with her anymore, he will try to find the best partner for her... I honestly have no idea what plan do you guys have but I hope it's a good one because I don't see the bright future for the two of you if this goes on with the current flow.”

Hearing such news, Dongmei tried to call out to her mother but Wuxing stopped her, covering her mouth and replied instead of her, not bothered by her gaze, ”I understand. Is there anything else Mrs Guan?”

”Not at the moment. Dongmei, I hope you can tell me everything when we meet back home. I will wait.” Guan Mei couldn't do anything if Wuxing didn't want to talk so she ended the call right after her reminder.

Dongmei who usually hated lying and especially to her mother, couldn't help but bury herself in Wuxing's chest and hit him with her forehead out of frustration. She started this game out of her love for Wuxing but she still hated it. If Dongmei could, she would prefer running far away with him, away from all her family problems but she knew that was impossible.

”Once I disappear, even your mother will think that she was wrong about her guesses. As long as you don't spill everything to her, we should be fine.” Wuxing hugged her tightly and assured her.

Right now they were in this together so if one of them failed, it would bring doom to the both of them. It was the first time for Wuxing in such a situation where his fate wasn't entirely in his hands, but he couldn't go back anymore or rather, he didn't want to. Once he decided on something, Wuxing wouldn't go back and Dongmei was a good example of that. She was already his woman and he didn't plan on letting her go.

Dongmei looked up and suddenly kissed him forcefully before glaring at him, trying to understand him, ”You know that I hate lying… Once I meet with my mom, I won't be able to keep this a secret… Won't you still be the same? Both father and mother will figure it out when I meet you once again. My guards already saw you so it will be hard for you to change your identity. I also don't like where this is going. Tell me, what are you planning?”

Wuxing rubbed her cheek, finding her kind of cute when she gets angry and showed her two fingers, knowing that everything will play out in that day, ”Two days. Can you wait two days? You will find out everything by then. Just trust me. I know that you will choose correct decisions of what to do later. Just be yourself. The Dongmei I fell for.”

Dongmei wanted to argue with him, but feeling the care in his words she stopped herself, returning into his arms, only muttering, ”Fine… I wouldn't do so for anyone else… I hope you know it...”

Wuxing smiled at her hidden confession and kissed her on the head, completing it, ”I know. I love you too.” Dongmei only tightened her hug and replied back, ”Who said I love you…” When she heard those three words, she suddenly felt much warmer in his embrace, finding it the place she didn't want to leave.

...….

When Guan Mei put her phone away, she leaned over the wall and wondered what exactly Wuxing planned. She already confirmed that they were pretending in front of them which was fine for her, but something was telling her she did a miscalculation somewhere. There was one element that was missing and she couldn't figure it out.

'Wuxing... What are you hiding… What puzzle am I missing…' Guan Mei thought as she recalled their previous conversations, trying to connect some dots and create possible features but there was always this one more thing that she was lacking.

Just then, Guan Dong finished his calls and came back to the balcony, calling out happily, ”Babe, they are all coming! I didn't need to convince them much as they were already planning on taking their sons with them. Dongmei will for sure find someone she likes there. She will forget about this Wuxing really quickly.”

Only after he finished he noticed that his wife wasn't listening to him as she looked at the sky instead, thinking about something. He was about to ask what happened when she turned back to him and scolded, ”Remember its Dongmei's birthday party, not a speed dating hub. Invite her old friends and tell your friends to take their daughters too. Don't make it awkward for her.”

”Right... On it!” Realising that he actually forgot about other guests, Guan Dong clicked with his fingers and started calling once again.

Returning back to her own thoughts after he left, Guan Mei warned in her mind, 'Wuxing, time is ticking… You don't have much time...'