Jianhong and Xinyi came out together and each one seemed to be looking everywhere except each other. Jianhong fixed his jacket zip before zipping it all the way up then putting on his hoodie on. Xinyi paused unable to look away as she became dazed while staring at his handsome face. Although he wasn't the official visual of the group, he was handsome. So handsome.
Suddenly, the doors opened and Bao Jun came out. If the atmosphere wasn't awkward before, it certainly was as Bao Jun stood gazing at the both of them for a second.
"I will go and distract the press. Take Xinyi out and bring her to the car. The driver is waiting outside near a tree. Please make sure you are not caught or a dating scandal will come up. I can deal with the press but not your fans, Wi-knights." Bao Jun said to Jianhong.
" Don't worry." Jianhong said taking Xinyi's hand making Xinyi turn to look at him.
Bao Jun nodded his head at Jianhong before leaving to deal with the press. Meanwhile, Xinyi gazed down at her hand wrapped round Jianhong. It was like a dream.
"Soft." Xinyi murmured.
"What?" Jianhong said turning to Xinyi.
"Nothing. Thank you senior. You always seem to come to my rescue. It's like fate." Xinyi said smiling.
Her words made Jianhong turn to look at her catching her with a smile on her face. Her smile looked so genuine and innocent that he couldn't take his eyes off her. Realizing he was staring, Jianhong cleared his throat turning to check on Bao Jun. Bao Jun had already approached the press and seemed to talking to them.
"Time to go." Jianhong said dragging Xinyi to him.
Xinyi found herself being dragged forward as she stood very close to Jianhong. Jianhong leaned in and Xinyi's eyes widened. The loud sound of her heartbeat seemed as if it was echoing loud and clear in front of her as she watched Jianhong help her put on her hoodie before dragging her hand.
While Bao Jun distracted the press, the two of them walked through the hospital hallway. Although she was walking, her whole body felt stiff as she walked breathing in his beautiful perfume. Her head had been laid against his shoulder as they walked while his hand covered her forehead as if he was blocking the lights for her. They were so close that she could smell the beautiful scent of his body. It was dream. One she didn't regret dreaming even if her cousin was going to have a hard time dealing with the press tomorrow.
The two of them walked that way till they reached outside without drawing suspicion. Meanwhile Jianhong kept his head all the way through as he walked. Luckily, all the reporters had gathered to listen to Bao Jun which had enabled them to safely leave the hospital. Once they had reached outside, Jianhong released her allowing her to stand properly. Whether she was disappointed from not being able to be close to her idol or happy from the fact he had decided to hold her hand, all she knew was her emotions were a mess.
Grabbing her hand, Jianhong started running passing everyone. His grip seemed to be extremely tight as he held her. After running for a few minutes in the direction Bao Jun explained, Jianhong stopped allowing Xinyi to catch her breathe.
"You don't run?" Jianhong asked when he saw the way Xinyi was breathing fast.
"I do. I'm just tired." Xinyi said.
" There. Your car is there. You can handle the rest right? Just wait till Mr Tang arrives and then you can continue with your date." Jianhong said.
" It isn't a date!" Xinyi screamed as she watched Jianhong about to leave.
"I don't care. Goodbye." Jianhong said briefly turning to her before turning to leave once more.
"Senior! Can you please help me to the car? I feel dizzy. I'm afraid I might fall." Xinyi said dropping Jianhong for the second time.
Sighing to himself, Jianhong stared at Xinyi as she gazed at him. Few seconds later, Jianhong reached the car. The driver came out helping Jianhong as he placed Xinyi in the car. Xinyi smiled happily as she sat down. Winter Night Jianhong carried her in his arms.
"Happy? You know one shouldn't always use his influence and power to force people." Jianhong said scattering her happiness.
"I'm not. I didn't force you." Xinyi said.
" Why did you come to agency? To be closer to your boyfriend? Do you have any plan on debuting?" Jianhong asked making Xinyi scoff as she stared at him.
"Senior, what is wrong? I didn't offend you. Why are you being mean to me?" Xinyi asked.
" You! I'm not being mean to you! I'm leaving." Jianhong said turning to leave immediately.
Few minutes later, Bao Jun arrived and met Xinyi angry as she crossed her arms in front of her like a sulking child.
"What's wrong? Did anyone see you?" Bao Jun asked as he glanced around.
" How can someone be so mean? I want you to change the leader. Anyone but that grumpy annoying Jianhong!" Xinyi said making Bao Jun roll his eyes.
" I thought it had been something serious." Bao Jun said as he entered the car through the other door to sit beside her.
"Are you going to do it or not? He's annoying cousin. He told me that I shouldn't use my influence to force people just because I have it. Does he know who I am? I'm the only miss of the Tang clan." Xinyi said.
" Well, he doesn't know you are the young miss of the Tang clan. If you don't like being bullied, stay home. Oh, I almost forgot! We need to come up with a good story. If Aunt ask anything, you were with your friend. Make sure it's someone who will cover up for you. I don't know how long they will be staying but I hope it's not long. I can handle Uncle but not his wife." Bao Jun said making Xinyi giggle.
" Dear cousin, seems like there are a lot of things you can't handle." Xinyi said teasing him as the car entered their estate.
"There they are. They are waiting for you." Bao Jun said pointing at her parents that stood in front of the house.
Few seconds later, Xinyi opened the door running to hug her father first. Her father's big arms wrapped round and Xinyi smiled. Even without words, the warmth of his hug guaranteed safety.
"Tang Xinyi. Tell me this instant. Where have you been?" Her mother words sounded loudly spoiling the father-daughter reunion.
"Good evening mother." Xinyi said in a low voice.
" You weren't in the house when we arrived. Your cousin has obviously been stalling for time. Where did you go?" Her mother asked staring at her.
The stern gaze from her mother made her immediately turn to seek help from her father as she dragged his hand not caring that her mother could see it.
"Honey, Xinyi is back. Why don't we go inside so that we can talk more? The weather is chilly. You might get sick. Lets go. " Her father said to her mother as he wrapped his hand round her waist guiding her inside.
"You always support her. Do you see her? She won't turn out good if you continue like this." Xinyi watched her mother say as they entered.
Few minutes later, they all sat down in the living room. To her the living room had always been too big. But now, it was big and cold. Her mother's gaze was like lasers piercing through everything that it looked at. She had managed to survive getting out of the dorm and deceiving the female staffs. Even the reporters but whether or not she would be able to manage to survive this crisis called her mother was still a mystery.
"Speak." Xinyi heard a mother say in a calm voice.
This was it. Putting on a big smile, Xinyi glanced at her cousin who gazed away as if he didn't want trouble. Everything was finally up to her.
"Mother, don't be mad at me. I was bored of staying home alone so I went to visit my friends. They were doing a sleepover for the whole week so I went. Look. I'm alive. Well and alive, yes." Xinyi said cutely.
" Really?" Her mother asked as she gazed at her suspiciously.
"Really. It's truth. If you want, I can call her. She will tell you the exact same thing." Xinyi said.
" Fine. Your school is on a break. That's why I won't hold it against you. But, school is about to start. You cannot go anywhere when school starts, understand?" Her mother asked making her nod her head cutely.
Luckily, she had passed the storm. Seems like she must have been born under a lucky star. Glancing at her cousin, Xinyi watched as Bao Jun gave her a thumbs up with a look of pride.