44. Displeased

When Qi Longwei entered the class, he saw Li Zhilan in her seat. She had her arms crossed on the table on which she placed her head faced downwards. She didn't make any sound but the slight shaking of her body and the sniveling sound gave her away. Beside her was her friend, Mu Tan, who had permanently changed her seat infront of their table was rubbing Li Zhilan's back in a gentle consoling manner.

''Orchid. Don't worry. It will be found.'' Mu Tan said in a soft voice.

''...''

''That boy who called, Ash... or something said he will be here as in seven hours. He seemed very worried about you. How are you going to face him if your eyes puffed out after so much crying.''

''...''

It could be seen that Mu Tan's monologue had been continuing for quite some time. When Qi Longwei who was at the door heard that a boy was coming to meet Orchid in a worried and hurried manner, he felt displeased and unsettled.

He walked up towards their (Qi Longwei and Li Zhilan) table in wide strides with his long legs and sat on his seat. With the cold air around him, Mu Tan was already quite scared and intimidated but when Qi Longwei side glanced at her, she quickly fled away leaving only the two of them in the class.

''Stand up.'' Qi Longwei said in a demanding voice but if one listened carefully, one would notice the worry laced in it.

''...''

''Orchid. I didn't know you were such a cry baby.''

''...''

''You are so tough when you fight with me but now you are as lifeless as a doll.''

''...''

When Qi Longwei realized he had become another Mu Tan, he felt speechless. This girl, who had always had something to say to retort each and every word he said, was suddenly so silent as if her soul had left his body.

Sighing, Qi Longwei placed both his hands on Li Zhilan's shoulders and pulled her up in a sitting position though it wasn't an easy feat as she was determined to keep her head low.

''Raise you head and look at me.'' Qi Longwei said as he placed his hand below her chin and lifted her head but her eyes stayed glued on the table as if it was something ever interesting..

Li Zhilan didn't want to raise her head or look at anyone. At the moment, she felt so terrible that she didn't even have the urge to remove Qi Longwei's hands which was still on her shoulder and chin.