Worried

"I don't care, Little Rei! How can I keep calm knowing that the Boss isn't here?"

Mizuki Rei sighed a little in his heart. Out of the three of them, it was no doubt that Fu Yangzhu was the most attached to the Boss, and Boss Ren himself doesn't really do a thing about it which makes Fu Yangzhu go over the top at times.

"Fu Yangzhu, what do you expect me to do then? Cry and panic? At times like this, we should talk like civilized people, not whine and throw tantrums like a kid! Furthermore, apologize to Brother Qian! Don't talk to him like that!" Mizuki Rei couldn't really control his temper at this point. Was it the lack of sleep? The soreness from his defeat? Or the unfamiliar people surrounding them? He wasn't sure anymore which was the reason why he was acting like this.

Fu Yangzhu's eyes glared harshly at him.

"Yangzhu, Little Rei. Don't argue anymore. This isn't just about you guys anymore." Mu Qianmo interrupted, going in between the two.

"Yangzhu, I know that Boss Ren is missing and you have every right to be worried but don't you think we should consider the others as well? And you, Little Rei... You already know why Yangzhu is acting like this. Do you want to keep adding fuel to the fire?"

Mu Qianmo stared hard at the two of them, his expression was rather unhappy. "Times have changed now. We, three, aren't the only people in the team anymore. We have teammates now and I don't see them throwing tantrums around."

Mizuki Rei tensed up. He glanced at the girls and noticed that they were looking at them. He saw Lilian Mo's gaze and knew at that moment that she was judging him.

He gritted his teeth.

'At the very least, I need to remain calm. How will I protect Qingqing if I can't even keep my cool in this situation?' Mizuki Rei thought. He inhaled deeply as he thought of happy thoughts to appease his emotions. A few seconds later, it worked and he felt less annoyed.

"Sorry... Brother Qian. I was just really annoyed. I'll try to be more patient next time." He apologized, knowing that it was the right thing to do.

"Reirei... it's okay for you to get mad or to get annoyed. You don't have to contain everything in. We all have to vent our emotions at times. It's normal!" When Mizuki Rei heard his fiancee comforting him, he cheered up and he felt less bad about himself.

"Qingqing, thank you..." He said, softening his tone.

Mu Qianmo felt awkward to see this. The little sister he doted on was being watched by his good friend.

He coughed. "Ahem...it's good that Little Rei is much calmer. Now... Yangzhu, how about you also.."

Fu Yangzhu's expression couldn't be any uglier. "Brother Qian, I know that I'm being immature right now but I just can't help but worry! If something happens to Boss Ren, I won't be able to forgive myself!"

"I know that you're worried, Yangzhu. But try to be more calm, okay? We will talk about this."

Fu Yangzhu started to pace around. "I'll try to, Brother Qian... But it's not easy. I can't help it. I don't want to overthink but it's not like I can tell my brain to stop thinking...!"

He sharply turned to Lilian Mo.

"Sister-in-law, you were the last person who saw Boss Ren, right? Do you have any idea where he is...?"

Lilian Mo could hear Fu Yangzhu's agitation in his voice. He looked calm on the surface but she knew that he was inwardly panicking.

"Lilian Mo, when you went to see Boss Ren, what did you do?"

"Little Rei.." Mu Qianmo warned.

Mizuki Rei raised his hands up. "I'm asking nicely, Brother Qian. Don't get the wrong idea. I also feel worried for Boss Ren. He isn't the type to disappear without a word... and I'm not angry. I'm definitely not angry."

"...Reirei, don't worry. We'll find him soon." Mu Qingqing patted her fiance's back comfortingly. She gave him a hug, smiling to ease his worry.

Mizuki Rei gradually calmed down again when he saw this. As expected, seeing his beautiful fiancee's face was really the miracle pill of his world.

"Qingqing! I really feel lucky to have you." He replied with a smile.

The two of them looked at each other very fondly.

Lilian Mo looked between the two and was a little unhappy.

She cleared her throat but the two were still engrossed in looking at each other.

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