Meilin stood there speechless, she'd never been asked that question before.
Criminal records...murder...now it all made sense. "You're lying. You didn't kill anyone" Bao burst into laughter "what makes you think that?"
"You might be aggressive but I'm sure you'd never consider killing anyone. You did go to jail but it must've been for something else."
"you don't know anything" he just wanted to leave. He was running out of patience and he had work to do.
"I like you for you Bao" he looked back at her, shook his head then walked away. She felt weak internally, like she just wanted to let out everything she bore in her chest, hatred and love for the mysterious boy she cared for.
Years had passed after their confrontation and they never crossed each other's path again. He worked day and night to earn some money he could use to feed himself and other times, he'd just take breaks even if he'd be yelled at by his boss.