She couldn't do anything to him because she feared she would create a scene.The guests were impressed with the public display of affection. "For a moment, I got scared that she was going to reject him," Ms Yan said clapping. "Me too," Li Bao said. "She is so shy. You can see the way she reacted to the kiss," Ms Yan whispered to Li Mei who nodded smiling. After that, food and more drinks were served to the guests.
A while later, Li Fei immediately excused herself to go to the washroom. She was so angry at Jianyu that tears fell from her eyes. Just what was he thinking?
She washed off the makeup from her face. This was done and she could finally breathe.
"FeiFei, ain't you going to bid farewell to the guests?" Li Mei asked as soon as she entered. "I'm coming, mother," she said wiping her face dry and she added," How could you lie to me Mom?" "About what?" "The whole place was filled with reporters and I'm going to make the gossip of the year," she said. "I told you I invited a few. I was surprised as well to see a number of them here." "You're definitely lying," she said. "What's done is done FeiFei. Come now and talk to the guests. It would be rude if you don't."
Walking back to the party, she thanked some guests for coming and she came across Kim Nana.
"FeiFei, congratulations. You found yourself a wealthy and handsome man," she remarked.
"Thank you. Ah, I'm so sorry for not attending your tea party. I was busy and I failed to make it." "I understand, it's okay. I only wanted to wish you well and to let you know that I'm eagerly waiting for the wedding," she said smiling before adding," I will take my leave as my husband is calling me." Li Fei only smiled back at her.
As she was still talking to some guests, Jianyu came approached her. "Li Fei, I'm really sorry- "
"Sorry? What is your excuse Yan Jianyu?" she asked glaring at him.
"I was only trying to make it look real," he explained. "Make it look real? Do I look to be stupid to you? Listen Jianyu, thank you so much for helping me and I will forever be grateful to you. Now can you please leave me alone?" "Li Fei, please listen to me first," he pleaded.
"Is anything wrong?" they were interrupted by Ms Yan who came to stand where they were. Smiling, Jianyu said," Nothing mother. We were just discussing something." "I get it. Li Fei looks to be tired. I think she needs some rest," she said. "That is true, I really need some rest." "You should go and rest then. Have a good night dear," she said. "Have a good night too. I will take my leave," she glanced coldly at Jianyu before leaving the place.
In her room, Li Fei was in the bath leaning her head on the tub with her eyes closed. The party was a disaster. She knew that soon or even not now, the photographs were going to be all over Weibo and WeChat. What was Jin Liwei going to think? The good thing was that it was over and the sacrifice was worth it. Saving her father's life was indeed worthy. She washed her tired self and after walked to the bedroom
Drying her hair, she got a call from Liling. "I've seen some of the pics. I must say that you two looked good together," she teased. "Liling please," she said begging her to stop.
"For real. I mean from the pics, one can't know that you guys were just pretending. You even kissed," she added salt to the wound. "I don't want to talk about it, please," she said. "Okay okay, I understand. Good thing it's done and you're going to save your father's life." "It's the only positive thing," said Li Fei.
Tired, she dragged her body towards the bed but she failed to sleep. Sitting up, she got her phone and looked at his number. Should she perhaps call him and explain about the photos? But no, why doesn't he call instead if he really cares. After all, he was the one who decided to run away like a coward instead of talking things out. Looking at it for a long time, she was tempted to call on it but she was greatly disappointed when his phone was switched off. She sighed and laid back on the bed. She would have known. She decided not to go to Weibo for some good time because she knew that she was currently being gossipped about.
The next day after having dinner, Li Fei asked," Dad, when are you intending to have the surgery?" Li Mei too nodded acknowledging it. He thought before asking," When should I do it?"
"As soon as possible. I can go speak to the doctor tomorrow so that they schedule it."
"Okay, go ahead."
The next day, she went to the hospital very early in the morning and spoke with the doctor. They scheduled the surgery in four days and she was glad.
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"Okay, I will repeat this once again. We are going to perform a prostatectomy on Mr Li Bao and we are to use the robotic approach. It is going to take two hours at most," the doctor told them. They all agreed and he continued to say," If we are at per then sign these documents." After signing, they went to wait near the operating room. They were all praying that the surgery turns out to be successful.
Jianyu who was also present, left Li Mei's side and went to stand next to Li Fei. "Li Fei, please forgive me. You've not been answering my calls. I'm sorry," he said and she looked at him before looking away. "Don't ignore me like that. I admit that my emotions got the best of me. Please forgive me," he pleaded and she said," This is neither the time nor the place" "I understand. I'm sorry," he said keeping quiet.