The room fell into silence, Zhou Qin Yang's question ring through Zhang Li Li's ears. Zhang Li Li stare at Zhou Qin Yang, her lips form a straight line. She adjust her sitting position " I have been well. After you left, I studied in one of the best medical school with a scholarship. Dated 2 guys during that time but both relationship ended in a good note. Currently single. Received a few awards for my works. Published a book. A few years later, promoted to the head of neurologist department. Bought myself a house. "
Zhou Qin Yang blinks as Zhang Li Li continue on with a few more things to add into her list. Zhang Li Li claps her hands together " That's about it. Nothing really exciting, just some good achievements in life. What about you, Qin Yang? "
Zhou Qin Yang looks at her friend who kept a neutral face the whole time she started talking, she tries to read her mind ' What is she trying to imply? Is she angry at me? '
" Qin Yang? " Zhang Li Li waves her hand in front of Zhou Qin Yang. Zhou Qin Yang shakes her head and slaps her cheeks ' Get it together, Qin Yang'
" Umm... After..I left, I roam around the streets aimlessly. Didn't had a place to stay for a week. Almost..committed suicide.. but someone helped me. Found a few odd jobs. Got myself involve with illegal activities by accident. I escaped after a few years. Entered university. Majored in Graphic Design and Multimedia. Started my own small private funding organisation. Did freelancing for awhile. Now I am working a Lee Corporation as a director of Design. " Zhou Qin Yang plays with her fingers and looked down.
Zhang Li Li listened attentively from start to end, she finally smile after keeping an expressionless face for a long time " There. It isn't so hard, isn't it? We manage to catch up what we missed for seven years. "
There goes another awkward silence. Zhou Qin Yang stares at the porridge in front of her, wanting to say something. Her thoughts got interrupted when Zhang Li Li suddenly stood up, she smile at her " You should rest soon. Hurry eat up and take your medicine. "
Before Zhang Li Li could move, a sudden force grabs her arm, preventing her from moving " Wait! You really are angry that I left without a word, aren't you?"
Zhang Li Li finally showed her true expression, she frowns and raise her trembling voice " I don't know. Why don't you tell me? "
" I am sorry, my father- "
" I know what he did to you already " Zhang Li Li's voice cuts Zhou Qin Yang's soft one. Lee Jun Ting filled her in, a few days ago.
Zhou Qin Yang eyes widen in shock, her lips tremble " Then why are you- "
" I am angry, Zhou Qin Yang! Why didn't you come to me or Lee Jun Ting first? We could have helped you instead you disappeared. " her words shot an arrow in Zhou Qin Yang in the heart.
Zhang Li Li was right, why did she run away? Why did she choose to shut herself up and distant herself? At that time, she didn't know what to do. Her mind was in a clutter. Zhou Qin Yang held her breath and shake her head, she tighten her grip around Zhang Li Li " No, I don't why I didn't but I didn't regret what I did. "
That's right, there is no point of dwelling what she could have did. If she didn't run away that time, she wouldn't met Luciel and the rest. She wouldn't be able to start Saints Funding Organisation. She wouldn't even know that she is part of the Zhao family.
Zhang Li Li let out a huge sighs, she held in the pain from her arm " What am I going to do to you? "
Zhou Qin Yang eyes widen when Zhang Li Li suddenly pull her in for a hug, a comforting and warm one " Stop carrying all the burden to yourself. I am sorry for being angry at you "
" No, I am sorry- " Zhang Li Li cuts her off once more with a shush. She runs her hand through Zhou Qin Yang's hair " Don't apologise. It was never your fault. What your father did was never your fault. You did what is best for you. "
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The very next day, Zhou Qin Yang let out a awkward laugh when saw five figures standing in front of her. Four had their arms fold across their chest, looking at her angrily. The other one stood in the corner of the hospital room like a little mice.
" Hello.. it nice to meet you all after a long time " Zhou Qin Yang tries to ease the tense air around with a forceful smile. Liu Hao Jie massages in between his eyebrows " Mind telling us how you end up here? "
" Hahaha.. how did you guys know I was here? " even though on the outside Zhou Qin Yang was smiling but at the corner of her eyes, she shot a death glare at Luciel that send chills down his spine' Don't even think of getting out of this one. '
" You already know how? So how long are you planning to keep from us? " Qin Huang Jian blows a bubble with the gum in his mouth and pops it, using his dead tone.
Zhou Qin Yang scratches her head, she knew this would happened if she told them. Saints is like her second family to her, they helped each other through their tough times before. That is why their blood is thicker than water. " Well.. I had a bit of accident but I solved it already so don't worry. "
" Don't worry ? If this airhead had not helped you, I wouldn't be here talking to you " Lu Wei Wei points at Luciel. Luciel saw the opportunity and seized it " That's right, Xiao Yang. Didn't we told you a hundred times to not get too involve with the Underground. "
Zhou Qin Yang choke on air ' Unbelievable ! Luciel Wang ! You had the audacity to even open your mouth at this point of time !'
Luciel stuck his tongue out and hid behind Qin Huang Jian, AJ tries to calm the situation down before it turns into hours of lecture. " Well..well.. let's put this past us. I am sure, Xiao Yang won't do it again."
Zhou Qin Yang's eyes sparked at her saviour but it didn't last long till AJ shot back another difficult question " Instead, how about you fill in about your engagement with the president of Lee Corporation? "
" Ah... Ah Fu.. don't do this to me.." Zhou Qin Yang feel like crying on the spot, at this rate she won't be able get out of this situation. Someone save her...