Chapter 63 (2/2)

Xia Lei sat by her bed. “Have you made a police report?”

Liu Ying shook her head, her tears flowing, “I don’t want to call the police. It’s useless; the Gu clan is too powerful. I am just one woman and I have a three-year-old son. What can I fight her with?”

“You mean you’re going to forget it?”

“What else can I do? I’ve thought about it. I don’t want to live in fear. It’s fine if I die but my son should not be dragged into all of this… I’m sorry, Lei. I’ve signed an agreement with Gu Ke-Wen before I called you over. The patent is hers. Nice Moves Sports Equipment Company is hers too,” said Liu Ying.

Xia Lei was surprised and indignant but Liu Ying had already signed an agreement and it was useless for him to say anything. They had gone through such struggles to get this result; he felt an unprecedented frustration.

“I’m sorry…” Liu Ying choked, “I want to start a company with you but the whole thing has fallen apart before I even registered it. I promised to give you 20% of the shares…”

Xia Lei cut her off mid-sentence, “Don’t talk about it. The company is gone. I don’t want any of your money.”

Liu Ying insisted, “No, no, no, you put in a lot of work for this too. I would have sold my shares and the patent for 25,000,000 to Gu Ke-Wen if it were not for you. You raised the price to 40,000,000. I have to give a portion of that amount to you no matter what.”

Xia Lei smiled wryly, “You are left with just that money now. I really don’t want your money.”

“Lei, I know you want to start a company but you lack funds. Listen to Big Sister. I’ll give 20% of the 40 million to you. Take this money and grow your business.” Liu Ying grasped Xia Lei’s hand, “If you still want to reject me, we shall not be friends any longer.”

Xia Lei was silent for a bit before he spoke, “Okay. You can just give me five million. Count it as a loan and I’ll return it to you later.”

“I won’t accept your returns,” said Liu Ying, “I’ll transfer five million to you when the bank opens tomorrow. Let me know if it’s not enough. Don’t even think about taking out a bank loan; the interest is very high.”

Xia Lei was touched. He nodded.

Liu Ying seemed to relax. She let out a sigh and a bitter smile appeared at the corners of her lips, “I don’t know why but I feel relieved after handing everything over to Gu Ke-Wen. I don’t have to worry about harm coming to my son anymore. This feeling is more important than anything for me.”

This was the nature of mothers; she was willing to give up everything to protect her child. She would have been willing to give up her life without hesitation, much less a patent. Xia Lei did not have children but if this happened to him, he would give everything to protect Xia Xue as well, even his life.

Liu Ying looked at Xia Lei, “Promise me you won’t fight Gu Ke-Wen again. You are no match for her.”

Xia Lei nodded again, “I promise.”

“That’s good. Can you hold me for a while?” said Liu Ying in a small voice.

Xia Lei hesitated but he still reached his hands across and held Liu Ying lightly in his arms.

Liu YIng spoke in his ear, “Don’t be mistaken. When I hugged you on the streets that night it felt like I was hugging my husband. I want to experience that feeling again before I go.”

“You’re going? Where?” Xia Lei asked, surprised.

Liu Ying spoke softly, “This city has broken my heart. I don’t want to stay here anymore. I’m thinking of going to Australia for a while. You can still call me; I won’t change my number.”

Xia Lei’s was depressed but he forced a smile, “It’s good to go out for some fresh air.”

“Don’t speak. Just hold me like this for a while more.” Liu Ying closed her eyes. She seemed to be re-living some emotions and remembering something.

Xia Lei held her like that and did not speak a word. Though it was an intimate embrace, his heart was calm and there were no inappropriate thoughts. He lost track of time and discovered that Liu Ying had fallen asleep in his arms when his arm started feeling sore.

Xia Lei gently laid Liu Ying down and looked at her before he turned to leave.

The nanny was still holding onto Liu Ying’s son and sitting on a chair along the corridor. She stood when she saw Xia Lei come out.

“Big Sister Liu is already asleep. Be quiet when you go in. Don’t wake her up,” said Xia Lei.

The nanny made a small sound of agreement and carried the child into the ward.

Xia Lei looked back - the door to the ward was closed. He knew well that this meeting was most probably the last. What they had gone through together flowed through his mind like spring water. Scene after scene appeared before his eyes, making him feel like all that had happened years and years ago. These scenes were then covered in dust and they faded gradually, not to be retained. His eyes were filling up.

“Damn it!” Xia Lei’s fist hit the wall. “You can seize what you want just because you’re rich and powerful? That patent was the most precious present that Liu Ying’s husband had left her but she could not hold on to it. She could only give it to the one who harmed her in humiliation! Gu Ke-Wen, just you wait! I will have my justice!”

‘Justice is blind’ - this was a lie.

There has never been any unbiased justice in this world. Even if there was, it was gained through fists and strength.

If he wanted justice from Gu Ke-Wen, he would need a fist as hard as hers and strength like hers. Xia Lei lacked both but he had time.

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