What is next to pain?

''No, I wont go there. But I cannot go home anymore''. She suddenly stood up. Wang Lian looked at her with concern and took a deep breath. ''Or walk me to gate-I will find my way. Tell your guards to let me out''. She picked up her bag.

''Have you any idea how far the bus stand is? Can you find the way on your own in this fog and cold?''

''When I have nothing left then what do the cold and fog mean? Wang Lian saw her smile wanly, eye's brimming with tears as she wiped them away with the back of her hand. He had no intention of going anywhere with her, let alone to Tianjin. He was very sleepy and he did not like this girl who stood before him.

''Wait-I will come with you''. He didn't know why or how these words were spoken. Yuyan saw him going towards his dressing room. He emerged a while later, having changed from his pajamas to jeans and a pullover. He picked up his keychain, watch and wallet from his bedside table. Coming to Yuyan, he put out his hand to take her bag.