Hearing a buzzing sound coming from his phone, Xui Li looked at the screen before he frowned upon seeing the sender’s name.
He slides open the message Xue Mei sent to him, ‘Are you still awake?’
He replies with ‘Yes.’
Then another new message came after that. ‘Are you busy tomorrow?’
‘Kinda.’
‘Oh, okay then. Sorry for bothering you at this time, good night.’
‘Good night.’
Xui Li replies to Xue Mei with a short text. He was still angry with her. Why does she still need to repeat the same mistake? She knew that Ren Zhi would never prioritize her first, and yet she still stubbornly wants to be with him again. What is it he lacks to be her boyfriend?
That is why Xui Li decided, if that's what Xue Mei really wants, then he’ll let her. She didn’t even ask him why he didn’t
Xui Li brings Xue Mei back to his house at the Skylark Apartment. This is his private house he bought a few years ago.He rarely comes here and only comes when it is necessary. Because both of them are now drenched and it's so heavy downpour at the outside, it is not convincing to bring Xue Mei back to the dorm in their current state. Plus, it’s dangerous to ride during heavy rain.Find a towel in his room, Xui Li, then walk back to Xue Mei and dry her hair after that.“You should take a shower first. I’ll find some clothes for you.” He said and led Xue Mei to the bathroom.She nodded her head and went inside the bathroom.Under the rain shower, Xue Mei said to herself, “I will not cry again. I already gave him his last chance and he used that up. I will let him go. I will.” She curled up her fist into a ball.*...*...*Xui Li put his sweater and pants on the bed. He doesn&
“What is it about?” Xue Mei put a calm expression on her face. She was tired of crying over it. The last semester break was the toughest time for her and now her heart feels numb with every action Ren Zhi makes without asking her first.“I want to tell you some secret that I’ve been holding. It’s regarding Ha Eun. I know, you’ll be mad, but listen to me first, okay?” He tries to adjust his position so that he can see her face clearly.“Mhm? Tell me, then.” She still composed.“Ha... Ha Eun, she was diagnosed with bone marrow cancer stage four. She only left with a few months to live. For the past months, when I’m telling you I was busy, I’ve been taking care of her in the hospital when she needs to get her therapy. That is also a reason why I’m unintentionally abandoning you at that time. I know I’m wrong and I’m sorry.” He holds both of Xue Mei’s
As predicted, Xue Mei won second place for the art competition. The next day after the closing Spring Festival ceremony, the adviser asked Xue Mei to meet her back at her office.“Miss Shen, since four of your exhibitions have been recognized by our jury, it is very inevitable that all the universities in your list have accepted your request for transferring. Our principal also already prepares you the recommendation letter. So now, the question is… which university that you want to pursue?”Xue Mei sits properly at the chair in front of the adviser’s desk. She was surprised to hear that all of her applications were accepted. “Um... regarding that, can you give me two days for decide? I need to check which is more suitable for me.”“Of course, but the sooner the better. I’ll leave the choice to you, so choose wisely, Miss Shen. And regarding the scholarship, I will discuss it back when you already de
“Ren” Xue Mei calls Ren Zhi when he wants to go to the empty ward to change his clothes.“Babe, have you eaten yet?” He asks after turning his body around to the person who calls him. He was just about to change his outfit and join the guest to eat at the small banquet.“No. I’m in a hurry.” Xue Mei said, and both of them walked into the room together.Hold his hand, Xue Mei gives him a box of the wedding gift she bought for him last week. She buys it using her last salary that she earns working at her part-time work.“This is your wedding gift.”“Babe, you don’t have to-”“Wait, I’m not finished yet.” She immediately interjects Ren Zhi before he finishes his sentence.Scrunching his eyebrow, Ren Zhi looks at her with a questioning face.“Ren, I’ve decided; I want to break up with you. This is not about your weddi
In the blink of an eye, three months have passed.Xue Mei was able to make a new friend at her university and enjoy her life as a student there. She also often makes a video call with Xui Li, her family, and Risa. Only these people who know her whereabouts and her contact info.Her apartment is also close to her university. Just 10 minutes’ walk from her house to her class every day. Even though it's just a one-bedroom apartment, it is quite comfortable for her. It has a kitchen, living room, balcony where she can see the romantic street’s view of Paris and one bathroom.She works part-time at the bakery shop on her weekend so that she can earn a bit to support her daily spending.“Baby, guess what? I will come and visit you this weekend. Yay! Finally, I can have a one week break.” Xui Li was smiling happily inside his agency’s van while eating his lunch.“Mhm? That sounds good. But are you sure you
Xui Li sat on the stool in front of the kitchen counter. He watches Xue Mei prepare their dinner for tonight. She said she will make spaghetti for their dinner tonight. Although, spaghetti is originally from Italy.“Baby, are you sure the ingredient is right?” He asks when he feels something is wrong with Xue Mei ingredient selection for making their dinner.“Eh, is it not? I think it’s the correct ingredient.” She said and continued to stir the sauce in the pan again.Xui Li turns silent and once again, he said. “Uh, baby, don’t you think that’s too much pepper you put into the sauce?”Looking at the pan, she immediately pulls back the pepper bottle, which almost left half of it. “Oops… sorry.”After a few minutes, she turns off the gas and says, “Done!”“I’ll help you set the table.” Xui Li stands up from the stool and
At night, both of them went to the restaurant that Xue Mei told Xui Li last night. This trip is totally on her treat. She earns a quite sum of money with her part-time job so she could treat Xui Li to a fancy dinner.Even though they are almost quarreling about the bill. But in the end, Xui Li gave up and let Xue Mei pay for the bill. But he promises Xue Mei that the next time when she goes to Beverly Hills, he will treat her in return from the flight ticket to everything that she wants.“Are you cold?” Xui Li asks when Xue Mei hugs her body and rubs both of her arms.“Mhm... a bit.” She replies. Night in Paris sometimes freezing for her who was already used to tropical weather.“Should we return to your apartment?” He takes off his trench coat and drapes it gently on Xue Mei’s shoulder.“Mm, yes, let’s go.” She nods, and she reaches for Xui Li’s hand. Walking side to s
Imperial city,“Have you found her yet?” Ren Zhi loosens his tie a bit. He is now working with his father since his family requested. Also, he needs to earn since he is married now.“Yes, Master Ren, but from the investigation, she lives alone and had no contact with any men.” One of Ren Zhi’s informants reporting to him about Xue Mei, who is now studying overseas.“That’s good. Just keep an eye on her.” Ren Zhi was satisfied with the report before he ended the call after instructing his men to monitor Xue Mei.Not long after, Ha Eun knocks on his study room’s door. Ever since they get married, they are now living together in Ren Zhi’s apartment. Well, Ha Eun’s house is also just next to him but Ren Zhi prefers to stay in one house because it’s easy for him to take care of her.“Ren...” She brings him a tea and snack for his evening hi-tea.&ldq
It surprised Xue Mei to hear Xui Li’s replies. Her eyes turn soft and a little bit warm as her tears already pool. She feels like a thousand butterflies are flying happily in her stomach right now.“You won’t lose me. I will stick with you till the end and I hope you did not regret it though.”Chuckles, Xui Li turns his body to the ‘imagination,’ behind him. “How can you be so sure that she will choose me, huh?”“Because I am me. Say, darling, do you love me?” She blinks her eyes a few times while asking him.“I feel like déjà vu. How many people ask me the same question today, eh? And yet, I still am not bored to answer it though. Hmm, yes, I love you. I have loved you all my life. Are you satisfied now, imagination?”Xue Mei nods her head while grinning happily.“I’m so hot. Don’t you feel hot too?”“Aren
Ren Zhi lowered his head.“You know, Xue Mei, I wanted to apologize to you sincerely when I came here. I’ve been abandoning you from the start. And I’m not aware of that; I’m the worst boyfriend ever. I’m not alert about your feelings whenever I actually hurt you without me knowing it. You always say you’re okay when actually it is not okay at all. I love you, Xue Mei. Even until now, I believe that I still love you. In our memory, we said we would not meet again, but for some reason we ended up meeting again in this lifetime. I know I can’t redeem my past sin to you in this lifetime too. Seems, this time too, I didn’t own your red thread of fate. However, I do not want us to end up like our past life again. If you are really sure about your decision this time, then, I guess... I would back off. You deserve to be happy with the man who you really love.”Xue Mei smiles a bit to finally be able to make R
“Xui Li, it’s been a while since last I met you.” Ren Zhi went to Xui Li and gave a brief hug.Ren Zhi was surprised to see the man in front of him, to be honest. He’s changing so much. His hair is no longer long as before, his body figure improved and he had a very charming aura all around him now. Just like a real idol.“What is this about?” Xui Li pushes Ren Zhi’s body a little before he turns to look at Xue Mei again. Totally ignoring Ren Zhi’s greeting just now.Xue Mei diverted her eyes to the floor. She seriously doesn’t know how to face him anymore. What reason should she come up with after Xui Li saw all that? And would he believe her?“I came to take Xue Mei back. I know you have been taking care of her these past years, but now I want her to return with me.” Ren Zhi was the one who firmly replied to Xui Li’s question.Xui Li shot him with a murder
Two years have passed,Xue Mei was sitting on the comfy seat in the business class cabin. She is now on her way back to Paris. She has an exhibition tour in Japan for a week and before; she was in Singapore for a different event.Her life has been quite busy since she started working a few months ago. When she was in her university days, she started saving money from all the artworks that she sold and bought one lot of buildings near the city. She decides to open up her own art gallery.She becomes a successful painter when she receives a lot of awards and winning some competition ever since she’s in university. Xui Li, who stands strong behind her, keeps supporting her career and always encourages her to keep going and pursue what she wants and likes.When she was in Japan, she met Risa and her small family. She is now already being a mom. She married a year ago and has a healthy baby boy nine months after that. Time does fly fast, Ri
At dawn, Xue Mei suddenly awakened from her sleep. She feels thirsty. Seeing how intimate their position right now, Xue Mei blushed a bit. She removes Xui Li’s hand from her waist and she shifts down slowly from his king-size bed.Find her satin robe, Xue Mei put it on and tied it before she leaves the bedroom to go to the kitchen.She opened the fridge and took a glass of juice from it. Drinking it; she looks at the clock hanging on the wall. It is 5 AM right now. Perhaps because of the changing time makes her body unconsciously wake up at this time. After drinking, she went to sink, wanting to wash the glass she uses. That’s when she heard a click sound from the kitchen door.Xue Mei turns to look at the person who just came in as the person is also a bit shocked to see Xue Mei at the kitchen. She thought there’s no one to wake up yet around this hour, but she forgot about Xue Mei.“What are you doing here in this e
A few months have passed since Xui Li went to Paris.Luckily Milan told Xue Mei about the morning-after pill. If not, who knows what will happen to both of them. Xue Mei takes the pill that day after getting advice from Milan, and she also learns a thing and two about sex. She's a totally newbie and knew little, unlike Milan. She got plenty of experience about sex.Xui Li called her when she was putting her clothes on her luggage. It is now her turn to visit him, as promised.“Baby, have you already packed your things?” He sounded excited to meet her.“Mhm, I’m doing it right now.” She nods her head. Even though she knew Xui Li couldn't see it.“Good. And your passport?”“Checked.”“Okay; I will wait for you here. Tomorrow, Ivan will pick you up at the airport. It’ll be a bit problematic if I were the one who fetches you. I hope you’re not mad, baby.
"Baby," Xui Li said once they were almost done with their dinner. He thought that this is a perfect time to tell Xue Mei about his schedule which suddenly changed."Hm?" She looked up and stared at Xui Li patiently."I have bad news." He feels a bit guilty since he already promises her to stay for a week but he now had to go because of work."Oh? What is it, darling?" She lifts her brow."I… need to return back to LA tomorrow morning. Something came up and they had to drag the date earlier than it was supposed to be." Xui Li explains his situation to Xue Mei."Hm, seems it can't be avoided then. It’s okay darling, you should return as they say. And when my semester break starts, I will visit you there, how’s that sound to you? Is it a good idea?""It’s wonderful, but are you okay with me leaving so soon? I promise to stay with you for a week and suddenly I have to leave you now.""It's okay, real
Having dinner with one of your favorite celebrities, of course, would make you keep grinning all the time, but that grinning also brings someone else's storm. For example, your celebrity’s lover.“Hey, keep eating. If not, I will kick you out of my apartment.” Xue Mei warns Milan, which is now grinning like a fool ever since Xui Li’s back to her apartment.“I-I think I’m already full...” She still grinning foolishly and stares at Xui Li with an adoration expression.Xui Li could only chuckle to see Milan act that way. From her reaction to her gesture, he was sure Milan is one of his hardcore fans.“Stop grinning like a fool, you idiot. You almost drop your drooling on your food.” Xue Mei flicked Milan’s forehead with her finger.“Baby... don't be too harsh with your friend.” Xui Li turned his head to Xue Mei and patted her hair like petting a grumpy cat.Xu
Imperial city,“Have you found her yet?” Ren Zhi loosens his tie a bit. He is now working with his father since his family requested. Also, he needs to earn since he is married now.“Yes, Master Ren, but from the investigation, she lives alone and had no contact with any men.” One of Ren Zhi’s informants reporting to him about Xue Mei, who is now studying overseas.“That’s good. Just keep an eye on her.” Ren Zhi was satisfied with the report before he ended the call after instructing his men to monitor Xue Mei.Not long after, Ha Eun knocks on his study room’s door. Ever since they get married, they are now living together in Ren Zhi’s apartment. Well, Ha Eun’s house is also just next to him but Ren Zhi prefers to stay in one house because it’s easy for him to take care of her.“Ren...” She brings him a tea and snack for his evening hi-tea.&ldq