"I got it. Thanks, Yuze." Fu Junchang expressed his appreciation.
"No problem. Now it's time you answer my question."He then breathed heavily and asked. "What was her reaction when you told her about 'him'?" His tone was hurried and carried a little nervousness.
Fu Junchang knew what he was talking about, so he doesn't need further explanation.
'About three weeks ago Huangfu Yuze called him and told him to meet urgently. Looking like a wandering ghost he said 'He's coming. He's coming. He's coming back.' For the moment he could only utter these word. Afterwards when he finally calmed down he said that Si Jingtang will be returning to the country and try to settle here after a month or so.'
After hearing it he himself was a little shocked to be honest as if a nuclear bomb fell upon him.
Although it has been more or likely six year that Si Jingtang has left the country and nobody knew about his whereabouts or what he's doing.
'Just like the way he came at first he went without even saying proper goodbye. And years later, when the first time he had contacted anyone, the first thing he said was that he's going to return, no explanation or whatsoever. He sounded happy about coming but did not inquired any more questions, not even about Elina.' Huangfu Yuze let out a low laugh not knowing whether to be happy or sad.
But one thing he and Fu Junchang can predict for sure, the whole Shanghai is about to be in a turmoil for a little period or longer…who knows.
"What do expect her to be?" Fu Junchang answered his question after a long time chuckling. "She was surprised at first and then her face went twisted to purple. Later on, she just left furiously stomping her feet without even any words."
"Really, then do you think I have a chance." Huangfu Yuze spoke excitedly hearing his friends description as if he has got the stars. Unfortunately, it didn't last long after hearing his friends honest word.
"To be honest, based on what I know about those two troublemaker, you got no chance."
"You didn't have to be so honest, you know. Can't you just let me be a little hopeful for a while. Why must you add salt in my wound? I'm trying to be your brother-in-law here, Damn it." Huangfu Yuze sounded dejected but hopeful.
"My cousin doesn't even like you. How can you be my brother-in-law?"
Huangfu Yuze, "-"
"If it was me I wouldn't even dream about it."
"-"
"I think it's better for you to move before or else it will be more hurtful later. You don't want to get tangled into their crazy love affair." Fu Junchang voiced out his thoughts.
Huangfu Yuze left out a sigh and closed his eyes reveling a bitter smile. He knows what his friends is saying indeed makes sense. But, it's just… how can he easily forget and give up, at least he should try. It's ok, if he don't succeed but trying a little won't be a lose for him, who knows it might eventually work.
"Enough talk about me. Tell me how's your new marriage life, huh." He smugly asked not hiding his mocking.
"My marriage life. My wife is calling me to go downstairs to eat or else the food might get cold. So, I'll talk later." Fu Junchang honestly spoke after hearing Bai Qinglin calling him from the stairwell.
"Bastard, we're not friends any longer." He was furious. He wanted to taunt him since he got married forcibly by his father's pressure, but he did not imagined that he, who is a wooden block, is actually showing his PDA in front of him. How can it be? It's impossible, he can't accept it.
But before he can say anything more Beep.. Beep sound came from his phone as the other party ended the call.
"-"
Huangfu Yuze was dumbfounded. He can not process the thoughts he had just received.
Not only he was told that he has no chance to pursue his dream girl but his friend also flaunted his happy marriage life. He could not be pissed any less.
'Women's are really very enchanting creatures. His indifferent friend was also captured and where he is an normal human being.'
…
It was early in the morning. The golden rays of light was trying to sneak in inside the floral curtain. The dark room started to get brighten up by this small light as the few ray fall upon Bai Qinglin's fair face.
She furrowed her long lashes slightly and turned around the other side. She tried to open her eyes to take a peak at the man who's supposed to be sleep beside her. But when she opened them there was no trace of man, which make her jolted awake.
Fu Junchang was not there. He probably left for his work, she thought. But again it's too early for office.
She checked the clock and it was past seven. She slowly woke up stretched few times and went to the bathroom.
After she was done washing her face and all dressed up, she went downstairs for breakfast.
***
Fu Junchang was sitting in the chair with cross-legged and holding a newspaper.
Bai Qinglin felt her heart skipped a beat looking at the man.
He was wearing his usual office attire appearing noble and profound. And it seemed he has already eaten his breakfast.
But then again she told her grandpa she would try to have a good relationship if she can like him. But if not she won't even look second before divorcing him regardless of how handsome he is.
Her grandpa may knows her type, but so what. She did not say she will love him or will stay will him for their entire life. She do not wish to live bounded with an unknown man merely because of the older generations face.
"Good morning." She spoke first as the man looked at her putting the newspaper away.
"Good morning. Why did you wake up so early? Did you not get a good sleep last night?" He spoke in his morning husky voice.
"No, I slept very well. Than…Are you going to office now." She was about to thank him but on second thought, what the man had said yesterday night appeared in her mind. 'Want to nave normal couple relationship'. Normal couples definitely doesn't thank each other do they.
Also she may have decided to accept this man as her husband but their marriage is merely a arranged marriage between their family elder.
"En, I have an early meeting today. I will be back at the evening. If you need anything tell me, auntie Shang or any servants. The breakfast is ready, eat early before it gets cold."
She sit on a chair near him and took a bite of the toast.
There was many of her favorite foods in the table. Few minutes later, a servant also brought oat-meal with frozen fruits on them.
She used to enjoy eating it during her stay in the U.S. After she came here auntie Sheng had already asked her about her liking and that she can always tell her to make anything if she craves for anything.
She isn't an picky eater and enjoyed many different cuisines. Hence, she randomly told her about the few dishes she enjoys to eat.