Chapter 243 - The Engagement 14

When Kong Xianwang reached the balcony he saw Mai Yuerui's thin figure leaning on the railing.

She looked drowsy and was about to fall.

Kong Xianwang hurriedly dashed towards her and caught her in time.

"Mai Yuerui! Thank God, you are fine." He sighed in relief.

But Mai Yuerui immediately pushed him back. Then looked back at him with drowsy eyes. It took her some time to recognize him.

She lean towards him and took a close look of him.

"Aw! It's King Kong!" Mai Yuerui smiled foolishly at him.

Mai Yuerui was reeking of alcohol.

"Are you drunk?" Kong Xianwang was surprised. He has never seen Mai Yuerui drink any alcohol. It was his first time to see her in this state.

But to his surprise Mai Yuerui suddenly started to smack his c.h.e.s.t with both her hands.

"You bad, Kingkong! Where were you? Do you know how scared I was!" She yelled at him out of frustration.

Kong Xianwang held both her hands and looked at her with worry, "What happened? Why did you drink? Did something happen?"

"Me? Drink? I don't drink! Drinking is bad for health." She replied in tipsy voice along with a hiccup. She suddenly changed her tone.

Kong Xianwang looked at the empty bottle on the ground and was shocked to see that she finished the entire bottle.

"You finished the entire bottle?" He looked at her in surprise.

"No! I drink it with my friend, Mr. Moon!" She reached out her hands and pointed at the full moon that was shining brightly in the dark sky.

Kong Xianwang realized that something was wrong. He went to the table and returned with a glass of water for Mai Yuerui and a glass of champagne for him.

"Then drink with me now." Saying so he handed her the glass of water.

Mai Yuerui took a glance at the glass but she shook his hands away from her.

"No! I don't trust you. Men are not trustworthy!" After saying so she turned to leave.

"Mai Yuerui, wait. You should not leave like this." He called her from behind but Mai Yuerui didn't listen.

Because of the alcohol her vision was blurry and she stumbled upon her dress a few times.

Kong Xianwang ran towards her and held her hand. But she instantly yanked his hand off her.

"I don't need your help! I don't need anyone's help!" She shouted at him.

He cupped her face with both his palm and made her look at his face.

Her face glistering on the moonlight but at the same time she looked sad.

Her face turned red and it seemed she was on the verge of crying.

Kong Xianwang didn't know what happened. She looked fine a moment ago. But by the look of her face now, he knew that she must have faced something unpleasant.

He also knows that she will not tell him anything. She never has!

But she needs to let it out. Or else it will eat her from inside.

He held her chin firmly and said in deep voice, "Cry!"

"Cry out all your worry!"

Mai Yuerui looked back at him in surprise.

Kong Xianwang gave a smile to her and continued, "Sometimes it's good to cry out the grief that is kept deep inside your heart. So don't hold back. Just cry it out."

"What are you talking about? Why are you talking about crying all of a sudden?" Yuerui was still sober enough to not make any eye contact with Xianwang. She spoke in a flat tone. There was no emotion in her voice. No emotion in her eyes.

Yuerui was holding herself with all her might. She hasn't cried in front of anyone for years now. She has made herself look strong in front of everyone.

Even though Kong Xianwang knows about her and Han Yefang's relationship, she can't just cry in front of him for another man. Besides she has promised Xianwang that she will show a happy and perfect relationship with him in front of people. She can't loose herself now. Unless how will she face Kong Xianwang later?

Yuerui prepared to run from the place where she could hide. Just as she turned to leave Kong Xianwang stopped her by grabbing on to her shoulder from behind.

"If you want to cry, cry in front of me."

He gently turned her towards him and looked at her with gentle gaze. Then he continued, " If you wanna lean on to me, here, I am all yours. Don't worry I won't let people see my wife crying." Right after saying that Kong Xianwang removed his coat and covered Mai Yuerui's small head with it.

He added, "if you are still embarrassed then don't worry I won't look at you. You can cry as much as you want. No one's gonna stop you." After that he hugged her over the coat.

Yuerui raised her head to look at Xianwang. The corner of her eyes were filled with tears. She was on the verge of crying.

Xianwang looked at her for a few seconds. Then turned his head elsewhere and pushed her head down. He assured her in clear voice, "Alright, I said I won't look." He patted her on the back lightly.

After a couple of minutes Xianwang suddenly felt his c.h.e.s.t getting wet. Yuerui was sobbing like a little child as she held his shirt with her thumb and index finger. But she sobbed so silently that even Kong Xianwang didn't know when she started crying. Only the wetness in his shirt let him know that Yuerui actually cried.

They stood like this for a good amount of time.

Then suddenly Kong Xianwang felt that she was leaning on him with her full weight.

"Mai Yuerui?"

"Mai Yuerui?" He asked her a couple of times but she didn't respond.

He slightly removed his coat and saw her sleeping peacefully on his embrace.

He gave her a sweet gentle smile and covered her back.

He patted her head lightly as he looked at the full moon.

"What will I do with you?" He murmured to himself.

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