It was true that Gu Nianzi had contacted Mei Xiawen less frequently since arriving to the States. Most of the time, it was him texting her to ask her check their shared Weibo, "Always On My Mind." Gu Nianzhi had been so preoccupied with the Nandou system incident that she barely had time to eat or sleep, let alone spare time to share her musings online? However she couldn't say anything when she watched Mei Xiawen's intent eyes and gaunt face.
Mei Xiawen embraced Gu Nianzhi, nuzzling the warm top of her head as he asked in a quiet voice, "What happened to your face?"
Gu Nianzhi squirmed out of his arms and covered her face, pouting, "...I got hit."
"What?! By who? Who had the gall to hit you? Did you call the police?" Mei Xiawen asked with total seriousness, "I don't believe that anyone can get away with something like this in the States."
Gu Nianzhi hung her head in embarrassment, "...I started it."
Mei Xiawen, "..."