Her Blind Date

Bai Yeqing was tired and made the maid leave before sitting in the living room alone. Without anyone by his side, he showed how he was in pain other than how tired he was.

Xia Xingchen looked down from the top of the stairs and her chest felt a little pain.

After deliberating again, she silently descended the stairs to the kitchen with light footsteps.

…

"Drink some water."

The soft voice drifted into his ears. He, who had closed his eyes then and had leaned against the sofa, slowly opened his eyes only to see her fresh small face enter his line of sight.

A cup of warm water was pushed into his hand. Unknowingly, the warmth spread from his hand to his heart.

"Have you eaten your medicine today?" Xia Xingchen asked.

"Hmm. Doctor Fu has given me a check-up."

"…Are you alright?" She looked at his wounded part.

Bai Yeqing nodded his head as a reply.

He drank a sip of water while Xia Xingchen pondered for a while before saying, "Actually, I waited for you to come back because I wanted to thank you."

Bai Yeqing looked at her. "For what?"

Xia Xingchen was about to speak when the cellphone in her pocket rang. She took it out and looked at the caller id. She was shocked.

It was Yu Zenan.

"I'll answer this call first." After notifying him, she turned around and placed the phone near her ear.

"Why did you call me so late at night?"

"I can't sleep and I miss you." Yu Zenan's tone was still that flirty.

Xia Xingchen found it funny. "Don't mess around."

"I'm guessing that you are so happy that you can't sleep."

"How did you know that I am happy?"

"Not only do I know that you are happy, I even know why you are so happy."

"Is that so? Then, try and guess why I am so happy." Xia Xingchen did not believe that he was really that great.

"Your work issue has been settled, right?" Yu Zenan's tone seemed to be proud of himself. "I told you before that you are very capable that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would definitely invite you back sooner or later."

Xia Xingchen was momentarily confused.

"How did you know of this matter so clearly?"

Yu Zenan smiled. "What do you think? You can't be that dumb that you can't figure it out?"

"So, does that mean the reason I could go back was because of you…"

The other party said a fuzzy 'Uh-huh' and Xia Xingchen understood before looking at Bai Yeqing from the side.

So…

She was thinking too much again? She knew it! Why would he use his authority for such a small matter like hers?

Yet, her heart was unknowingly disappointed. Luckily, she had not said the reason for saying 'thank you,' because if she did, she would look dumb.

She gave a bitter smile and only thought about the important matter after a while. She came back to her senses and asked, "But who are you to be able to settle such things?"

"Miss Xia, shouldn't you be asking when should you treat me out for a meal to show your gratitude?"

"Of course, I definitely have to thank you. But since you are my blind date partner, I have to know who you are. What if you'll sell me off the next time I go out with you?" When Xia Xingchen said those words, all of her attention was on Yu Zenan. She had not noticed the cold gaze Bai Yeqing had aimed at her when she said the words 'blind date partner.'

It seemed that the blind date experience was quite delightful.

So, were they going to date again? Or was she really planning to marry him?

Bai Yeqing's hand tightened around the cup.

"Hahaha." Yu Zenan had a cheerful laugh. "How about this? Aren't we going to meet up in a few days? I will tell you when we meet, okay?"

"My grandma said that you are a divorced secondary school teacher."

"Your grandma is growing old so it is normal to not get things right. But I have to put it straight that I am not married yet so the news of me having a divorce before is nonsense."

Xia Xingchen smiled. "Don't lie. As if I would believe you."

"Okay, it's getting late and you still have things to do tomorrow so I won't disturb you. After eight days, we will meet at Gomez Golf Court or you can send me your address and I will pick you up. Let's meet early and have breakfast."

"Gomez Golf Court?" Xia Xingchen thought for a while. "I understand. See you after eight days."

"Hmm, good night!"

"Good night!"

Both of them said good night to each other before Xia Xingchen hung up the call. Even until then, her brain was still left wondering who Yu Zenan was.

Secondary school teacher? A divorced man?

The information grandma gave was too unreliable. With one look, he was just like a playful and dandy young master!

As she was in her thoughts, a 'shasha' sound drifted from behind. She came back to her senses and turned around only to see Bai Yeqing getting up from the sofa.

His expression was ugly and his face was scrunched up. The teacup in his hands was harshly placed on the short table in front. In the silence of the night, the sound was especially loud and ear-piercing.

Xia Xingchen was shocked and was confused.

He walked up the stairs with heavy footsteps while his back was stiff and cold. He looked as though there was a layer of ice over him.

She knitted her brows and could not understand his actions. Could it be that she had offended him? Why did he look so unhappy?

Xia Xingchen dared not to probe since he had always been hard to understand as a person.

She silently followed him up the stairs.

She cautiously slowed her footsteps and did not overtake him. But from behind she could tell that the wound on his body was quite serious because, with every level he climbed, his footsteps got heavier.

Xia Xingchen only stopped when she walked to her room. She looked at the man's back view and was hesitating; however, in the end, she could only push open her door and prepared to walk in.

"Xia Xingchen!"

Bai Yeqing suddenly turned around to call her name. The three syllables were spoken through gritted teeth as though he wanted to bite her. The gaze that landed on her was heavy.

This time, she was even more sure that she had offended him.

She instinctively stood up straight and in her confusion, she raised her head to look at him. "What's wrong?"

Both of them had a distance of only a footstep. The man's dark gaze made her feel even more oppressed.

"Who are you looking for?"

He asked.

"Ah? What do you mean?" She was at a loss by his question.

Bai Yeqing's long legs headed towards her and came closer to her. Under the light, his tall figure cast a shadow over her.

Before Xia Xingchen could react, his long fingers raised her chin up.

Both locked eyes, however, Bai Yeqing's eyes were filled with a denser haziness.

"How could you still like a divorced secondary school teacher? How thirsty are you for men? So thirsty that you can casually find a man?"

Thirsty…

Casually…

Every word was filled with ridicule. It was as if there was a thorn piercing into her ear and heart.