Yu Jing Sheng was as tall as his brother, both standing at 181 cm tall. However, Yu Jing Sheng seemed to inherit his father's genes and had wider shoulders than his brother. His eyes were more almond shape. Many girls fawned over him versus his brother who was still handsome but not as interesting.
"Sister Biming, happy birthday!" Yu Jing Sheng awkwardly said. "I'm sorry about what my brother did to you. I didn't realize that he had eyes for anyone less beautiful than you." He reached his hand out to caress hers.
Xia Biming immediately pulled back with hatred, "Please keep your hands to yourself. I don't know if you've contracted any diseases from coming into contact with your pig brother." She scooted further away from him.
"How could you say that to sister Ming? Are you not repulsed by what you said at all? Your whole family is outrageous!" Fang An Xi defended her sister bravely.
"Biming, An Xi, I know what my brother did was truly awful. And I would like to apologize on his behalf. But I hope that you don't see me as him. I didn't know what he was doing, and I am not him." Yu Jing Sheng really did look genuine and pitiful. But could he be trusted?
Not wanting to talk to him any longer, Biming pulled An Xi with her to head towards the restroom.
"Thanks for the half-*ssed apology. Enjoy the party." She said dully and strutted away.
They made it out of the billiard room and turned at the end of the hallway to go to the bathroom. Xia Biming couldn't help it but, all those feelings she tried to bury surged back up. She told herself she was done with those people. Why did that jerk's brother have to show up and ruin everything? Her eyes welled up and a tear rolled down her face. The tear did not go unnoticed by Fang An Xi.
In the restroom, An Xi hugged Biming, "Ming Ming, don't cry. Its your night, you shouldn't let them get to you." An Xi's soft voice tried to soothe Biming. But it only brought out more tears.
Xia Biming couldn't close the flood gate. Her tears just could not be held back anymore. Maybe it was because she pushed herself into her work so that she didn't have the chance to grieve. All her thoughts and energy the last few weeks were given to her work and company; she didn't allow herself to think about her heart break.
But now that she was faced with a member of that family, it only brought out her emotions that she tried so hard to bury. She had given her heart to a man that only played with it. She always made time for him and put him before herself. She had been persistent on marrying Yu Tianhao since her school days.
He played her so well. Reciprocating gifts and his fake love which she took as real. Was she just too blind to have missed all the signs? Nearly eight years of her devotion and love, gone just like that. Her family and friends always told her that she needed to find someone better. But she always thought Yu Tianhao was the best out there. How could she be so wrong?
"Biming, it's okay. Cry all you want; I will still be here for you okay?" An Xi could only let Biming pour her feelings out. She knew the type of person her sister was. She always held in her feelings and didn't easily let them out. "Hey, how about I meet you in your room? Let me go tell everyone that you're tired and want to rest. Then I'll go get a bottle of wine and a pint of ice cream for us. How's that sound? I'll meet you in your room okay?" Fang An Xi was determined to cheer her up, she left before Biming replied.
Once An Xi left, Biming tried to calm herself down but it didn't really work. 'Was I not enough for him? Was all my love for him just a joke? I did all I could for him. Where did I go wrong for him to not love me back?' The tears really were coming out like a waterfall. Not being able to stop, she didn't want anyone to see her like this, so she held a tissue and wiped her eyes.
She was still wiping her eyes when she exited the restroom and bumped into a brick wall. Not expecting to run into such a sturdy chest, she tumbled backwards and almost tripped on her own feet.
Chang needed to use the restroom too, so he made his way to the restroom. Since he had left the billiards room, he missed An Xi's announcement. He turned at the corner only to be knocked into a small figure. He could tell that she was lost her footing after bumping into him and quickly reached his arms around the girl to help her. One arm around her waist and the other on her upper back to steady her.
Her hands held a tissue up against her face and he could hear sniffles and hiccups. When she felt herself steadied, she removed her hands from her face to look at the person in front of her. Her face revealed her red nose and teary eyes.
Even though she looked like she had been crying, actually she was still crying, Chang felt that her elegance still shone through. But now she looked more cute and he felt like wanting to hug her. He held back his urge since they did not know each other too well yet.
"Hey, are you okay? Why are you crying again?" Chang was really worried about her, everything seemed fine earlier.
With his question brought back her emotions since she had been drinking in the billiards room, the alcohol intensified her feelings. She tried to reply but since she was crying all he heard was gibberish.
"You don't need to explain. Try to catch your breath, alright? Let's get you some fresh air." Xia Biming nodded reluctantly and followed his lead. Chang moved to stand beside his with one arm around her shoulder and led her to the back entrance so they could take a walk in the back garden.
They found a bench to sit on and Chang tried to lighten the mood, "Will a slice of your birthday cake help?" He remembered how last time; a cupcake was able to stop her tears.
It worked, because she remembered how he bought her a cupcake that night they met in the rain. She laughed at this, then wiped her tears and stopped crying.
Because of their position, when he looked at her, he got a clear view of her chest. With their height difference, he was able to look directly down and oh my. He should not have done that. With her laughing, they laughed with her. They jiggled and for a moment, Chang couldn't look away.
'Whoa. This dress is too tantalizing on her. I should not have looked down…' Now his little brother was tempting to make an appearance.