Chapter 85 - Wondering (1/2)

Qian Meigui was working on finalizing some legal projects when she felt bored and decided to switch on the television. She flipped channels and found the one premiere of Song Sheng's advance screening.

They only showed celebrities attending the film, as it was one of the most anticipated of the year. It was also Song Sheng's debut, and many people were excited to see his fresh face hit the cinemas.

Qian Meigui beamed as he finally walked by, where the cameras flashed trying to capture an image of him. He looked handsome in his all-black suit, and she blushed to recall that she helped him dress in those clothes earlier that evening. He was smiling, revealing his dimpled grin. In all her life, it was rare for Song Sheng even to show his smile, and now it was all he could do.

Song Sheng kept one hand in one of his pockets as he walked by the crowd waving at them. And they responded by calling out his name. Afterwards, the actress, Yu Qingge, stepped to his side.

They both took pictures together, holding each other's waists from various angles. His face went from soft to straight reserve when the cameramen flashed pictures of him with Yu Qingge. Qian Meigui chuckled.

She knew he didn't want to give the media the wrong idea, and that made her happy. Song Sheng was considerate of her, and she felt lucky. He was indeed hers. She then began to think about something that happened years ago.

-- Three Years Ago --

Song Rui and Yang Rei always liked to travel, while the twins often went on trips with their school mates to attend gaming competitions. Song Ren came in and out of the house when she studied hard for school, leaving Song Sheng and Qian Meigui alone most of the time in their large home.

Often they would pass each other in the halls of the house casually. It was only during the evenings did they decide to hang out because they were bored and alone after a busy day.

They spent most nights binge watching movies, going to eat at new places, trying fresh foods. They spent more time with each other than they did with anyone else. Some days Qian Meigui would be reading a magazine on the sofa, or she would be watching reality shows, and Song Sheng would walk by the living space to tease her.

One day, Qian Meigui tried to tan by the pool when Song Sheng decided to go for a swim. He purposely dove in to splash water at her, soaking her thoroughly. When she expressed her anger, Song Sheng chuckled.

He then came out of the pool to block the sun from her face with his gleaming wet body. Her heart skipped a beat, but she was still slightly annoyed with him. She knitted her brows, folding her arms below her chest, shooing him away with the wave of her hand.

But all Song Sheng did was shoot her a sly grin before picking her up from the pool chair. He then threw her into the water and jumped in afterwards.

Qian Meigui rose from below the water, catching her breath. Her long hair cascaded over her shoulders straight from being wet. Qian Meigui's face flushed red from the slight burn of the heat, and the sunlight formed a halo around her body.

She clenched her teeth, bitterly for what he's done to her. She swam up to him, pounding his chest furiously, expressing her anger. Song Sheng's throat bobbed. He wondered why this sight was painful to look away. What in the hell was happening to him?

After a while, Qian Meigui began to pant breathlessly. She furrowed her brows and asked, ”Are you even treading?” Song Sheng chuckled, ”No,” he began. ”I'm tall. I don't need to tread the water.”

Qian Meigui gritted her teeth. ”I've been treading water this entire time!” she exclaimed furiously. She then swam to the corner of the pool, trying to regain her breath. Song Sheng felt weird as he couldn't peel his eyes away from her, not once this entire time.

As her breathing calmed, her eyes rose and met his. Song Sheng's gaze was focused and unwavering. The two of them stared at each other on opposite ends, not knowing what knowing whether the quick beats of their hearts were from exhaustion or something else entirely. They were that oblivious.

Song Sheng swam towards her. He then stood in front of her. Although the pool was deep, he still towered her steadily. Qian Meigui felt like her heart was pounding out of her chest, and she had to look away because she wasn't sure why.