Chapter １９

An Taotao can feel the kindness from her heart, which is quite different from the people she had met in the villa. "Thank you." An Taotao said with a smile.

It is the first time that An Taotao has shown a sincere smile since she came to city A. When she was in the villa, she didn't smile. So when she saw her laughing, Zhou Mi was stunned. It was beautiful, it was especially vivid and eye-catching. "Wow, An Taotao, you look really good when you laugh."

An Taotao froze. It is the first time a girl praised her. When she was in the country before, those old ladies didn't like her for days, and it was even more impossible to praise her because she was an illegitimate daughter. A child like her was a taboo in the eyes of the older generation!

An Taotao read the textbook with Zhou Mi. When the bell rang, a bald professor came in.  He looks serious, and is boring. It made the students drowsy. An Taotao supported her chin and almost fell asleep.

It was not until the bell rang that An Taotao felt alive. "Am I right? Is the professor of literature very serious and terrible?" Zhou Mi asked.

An Taotao has become accustomed to her enthusiasm, curtsied her lips then laughed, "He’s super serious. I just felt that the professor glared at me, probably because I didn't have a textbook." 

     "Literature professors hate students who don't bring textbooks. Once he finds out, they will be pulled out to make a penalty. Fortunately, you have me." Zhou Mi patted her chest, her small chin was raised.

An Taotao replied. "Thank you." 

        A day course will soon end, so the relationship between An Taotao and Zhou Mi has been excellent, they have come to the point of being inseparable. They were always together, even when going to the toilet. "An Taotao, I will go to the stationery store to buy some pens later. Would you mind accompanying me?" Zhou Mi found that her pen was broken, so she asks her if she can go with her to the store.

An Taotao just wanted to promise when she suddenly thought of the mental derangement in the villa. Although she doesn't want to go back there sometimes, ‘what if he comes back today?’If she didn't return to the villa on time, wouldn't she suffer?

She was ready to think of an excuse. " Im sorry Zhou Mi, my family has something to do today. I can't go with you. Let's get together again next time." An Taotao touched her nose and smiled. When she spoke these words, she felt a sense of responsibility.

“Alright, I understand”, Zhou Mi replied in acknowledgement, a bit sad.

  After school, they walked out of the school gate, talking and laughing. Just a few steps, An Taotao discovered an expensive Rolls Royce parked on the opposite street, which was extraordinarily luxurious. It attracted people's attention.

An Taotao looked at it, and her face changed. It was Mr. King's car. They did come to take her back to the villa after all. Luxury cars pass by the aristocratic schools every day, and Zhou Mi didn't think anything was wrong with the Rolls Royce parked there. She waved at An Taotao and said, “I’m going to buy at the stationery first. I'll see you tomorrow."

An Taotao's mood had already fallen to the bottom of the valley,when  Zhou Mi's voice could be heard, and her mood instantly warmed up. "Well, I'll see you tomorrow." Then Zhou Mi disappeared, she was reluctant to move over. She knocked on the window, and then it rolled down slowly.

When the window rolled down, an ashen face instantly caught her eyes, and her mouth was slightly opened. The expression on her face now solidified. In the back seat, Mr. King sat there quietly, wearing a black trench coat that had remained unchanged for thousands of years, and his deep and quiet eyes were like ancient ice, without any human feelings. She was scared that she shuddered and thought that only Huang Chen had come to meet her, but this elusive Demon was there. Just when the window was rolled down, she almost scared her heart out.

At the moment, she felt that Mr. King was like a new evil spirit from hell, and it seemed that there were circles of appalling green light jack-o'-lanterns around him, while his eyes were still dark and faint with coolness.  An Taotao licked her lip and shook her whole body instinctively. Now she just wants to run back to school and never come out again. However, she didn't do anything wrong at all. Is it necessary to escape? If she did that, Mr. King would have an excuse to torture her.

An Taotao was sweating . She managed to pull out a smile, and her voice was sweet and pleasant. "Mr. King, why are you here?" 

      "You don't want to see me?" Mr. King kept a close eye on her, and his deep eyes were cold enough to freeze someone to death. He can feel the changes in An Taotao's face, from happiness to shock and fear. Satisfaction can be seen from his handsome face, while fright and fear can be felt just by witnessing his countenance.

He is so obnoxious. An Taotao felt guilty and immediately shook her head. "No, Mr. King, suddenly you appeared to pick me up from school. I was very happy. So happy that I almost fainted.”  

       "Is it?" Mr. King looked at her quietly, and her dark eyes seemed to penetrate her soul.

An Taotao became more guilty. She coughed gently and touched her little nose.

 "Get in." Mr. King said, but she could still hear unhappiness in his faint voice. She originally wanted to sit in the passenger seat, but due to the coercion of Mr. King, she had no choice but to sit in the back next to him.

The temperature of the man was so hot that she could feel it through her clothes. An Taotao felt depressed in breathing and immediately leaned against the window, hoping to get relief. "Who was that woman?" Mr. King's eyes were fixed on her. 

       "Zhou Mi is my new friend." An Taotao answered truthfully. Even if she didn't answer, he could still find out. Mr. King gently stroked a long hair on her shoulder.