"O my god, my idol has some he likes?! I stand no chance?"
"Who is she? Who is so lucky?"
"Brother Chen, we wish you get your girl back!"
"Yes, good luck."
Mu Chen smiled gently. "Thank you for your warm wishes."
At this time, Qin Yuheng suddenly stood up from the sofa. "My head is paining. Can you come to the bedroom and help me massage it?"
Shen Ning furrowed her brows worried. "Why is it paining suddenly? Do you want to go see a doctor?"
"No"
" Ok then."
Qin Yuheng walked to tv and switched it off.
***
In the bedroom, Qin Yuheng laid his head on her lap.
Shen Ning massaging Qin Yuheng's forehead. " Are you feeling comfortable now?"
Qin Yuheng's eyes were closed. "Hmm."
After several minutes, he opened his, looked at her affectionately. "I hope we will be like this forever."
"Hmm?" Shen Ning understand why he was talking like that.
"Will you promise me to never leave me?"
"Why should I leave you?"
"Promise me!" He was anxious.
He had to admit that he left insecure whenever he thought about that Mu Chen. He still remembered when they were just newly married and their relationship wasn't good, Shen Ning would occasionally call that Mu Chen's name in her sleep.
Her insistence on not getting married forever was also because of Mu Chen.
He... really wanted to know what position does he hold in her heart. Is it more than Mu Chen or...?
But he dare not. What if it just the closiness after spending time or responsibility of their marriage but not love?
When he was thinking about all sort of things, he heard her voice.
"Ok, I promise. I'll never leave you. We will grow old together."
Qin Yuheng smiled, he looked a little relief.
***
A week later...
Early in the morning, Shen Ning's phone rang. The caller ID displayed an unknown number.
The phone's jarring ringtone ripped Qin Yuheng from his dreams, leaving him disoriented and groggy.
"Hello?" he mumbled, struggling to shake off the haze.
"Sh... It's Mr. Qin?" Mu Chen didn't expect that it would be Qin Yuheng who picked up the call. Although he was upset, he didn't show it.
"Who are you?" He didn't recognise the voice.
"I'm Mu Chen. Can you give the phone to...?" Before he could finish speaking, Qin Yuheng hung up the phone.
Mu Chen's face darkened. He gritted his teeth angrily.
Just you wait! You won't remain arrogant for long!
Qin Yuheng good mood was ruined by the call. He looked at the person in his arms and hugged her tightly.
When Shen Ning woke up Qin Yuheng was already went to company.
She looked at her phone's screen, it showed 8 am. She still have time to go to the college.
She went to the bathroom to wash up, then went downstairs for breakfast.
***
Beijing Medical College...
Today, Shen Ning, Lu Nan and few friends planned a lunch date together.
As they made their way to the restaurant, Shen Ning's phone rang, interrupting their lively chatter. The screen display an unknown number yet she recognised it — Mu Chen's.
A mixed of emotion swirled within her as she picked it up, her voice steady, "Hello."
When Mu Chen heard her voice, he felt a rush of excitement. But he carefully masked his emotions. "Hi."
"Hi." She don't know what else to say to him.
"I'm at Beijing airport," Mu Chen said, his tone cautious. "Can you pick me up?"
Shen Ning's brow furrowed. "Why should I pick you up?"
The line fell silent. Mu Chen's heart sank, anticipating rejection.
"I'm only familiar with you in Beijing," he added, his voice laced with vulnerability.
Shen Ning glanced around at her friends, her expression torn. "Now?" she asked, hesitation evident.
Mu Chen held his breath.
"Hmm," he heard her murmur, followed by a pause.
Finally, Shen Ning relented. "Ok."
Mu Chen exhaled slowly.
"I'll hang up now. Wait for me there." Shen Ning hung up the call.
The line went dead.
Mu Chen murmured to himself. "I'll always wait for you."
Shen Ning's eyes met Lu Nan's inquiring gaze. "I have to go," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.
Lu Nan's raised eyebrow asked the unspoken question.
"An old friend," Shen Ning clarified, her explanation vague.