Chapter 156 - SOMEONE SPECIAL

"Are you alright?"

"Yes, why?"

"Your face looks a bit strained." 

He said nothing more, pulled his hand out of his pocket and wrapped it around her waist. "I'm alright." He tuck her hair behind her ear. "Being with you makes me forget the things of this world."

Xueyan tried to struggle out of his embrace but his hand only tightened. 

"Don't struggle," he whispered, got close that their foreheads were now joined together.

She knew what he was aiming for and waited for the right moment to look away.

She still hasn't gotten used to the fact they were lovers, even sometimes when he gets close she feels irritated and disgusted. 

While sometimes she'd feel like she's in the safest place with him. Protected and loved.

Perhaps it was due to her past experience, but she really avoided getting closer to men. 

"Okay, but you had a stressful day so you need some rest."

"No, I want..." His phone started ringing. It was Zhihao on the phone.

"Hello, daddy I'm back."

"Where are you right now?" 

"Home with my grandparents."

"Okay," Zhaolin hung up. "Let's go together."

For a moment, Xueyan stood in shock staring at him. "What did I hear you say?"

"To come with me, you haven't met my little guy yet."

"No way! Not together with your parents at once."

"You're scared?"

"I refuse to answer."

He started chuckling. "Okay, I got to go."

Finally, Xueyan discovered a human Zhaolin would leave her for.

He kissed her cheek and bade her good bye. Then quickly drove away.

*

"Daddy," Zhihao ran into his father's arm. "You missed me?"

"Yes," he kissed the little boy all over his face. And he started giggling.

"Good evening father, mom." 

"Y'all just got here?"

"No, about an hour ago."

Zhaolin frowned. "Why it took you so long, to call me?"

"Hehehe, nothing."

The head maid came to call them over for dinner. 

Zhihao explained to his father how much fun he had been with his grandparents and great grandparents. How he was always overfed by his grandma and how his great grandma would always take him shopping. No day passed without him buying new clothes, shoes, according to her he didn't have enough.

And then finally, "I shouldn't have cut you off, I had missed you this past week. That's why I decided coming back to you would be fabulous."

Zhaolin smile broadened. "Oh, you decided well."

"You seem to have been busy a lot... Or someone's keeping you company?" Zhihao eyed his father.

Mr and Mrs Xing waited to hear Zhaolin's reply.

"There's someone I want you to meet," his voice didn't break or shake. "And I want you to be the nicest you can be."

A smile formed on the little boy's face. "Really?" He munched on the crayfish in his plate. "Who is that? Someone special?"

"Yes," Zhaolin didn't hesitate a second before replying.

As if on impulse, Zhihao looked round the room. "Where's Shiya?"

"She had gone home to celebrate with her family on their win." He's so smart, I bet he already knows what I'm talking about.

"Oh not bad. Is it some woman?" Zhihao whispered.

The couple on the same table as them tried as much as possible not to interfer.

"Hahaha," Zhaolin couldn't help but laugh out loud. He had thought the boy, that the walls has ears. "Wait, until I introduce you two."

"I can't wait,"

"How is it going at the office?" Mr Xing Rongbo asked. "Heard there was an emergency meeting, has it been settled?"

"An emergency?" Zhihao turned to look at his grandpa. "What is that about dad?"

"Our delivery truck had lost it break, and turned over... Thankfully it didn't collide with any vehicle,"

"Collide you say, did the driver move at day break?" Mrs Xing worriedly asked. 

"Sadly, yes."

"And the truck wasn't properly texted before it moved?" This time his father asked.

"Yes,"

"You've to be more careful." Zhihao advised. 

The attention his son paid to the matters surrounding the company always gladdened him. Zhaolin nodded. "Sure."

"And the end year party?" Mr Xing dropped his spoon. "How are you preparing?"

"It's going great! And according to plan. Once I have a date, I'm informing you two. Also invitations will be sent out to guests."

"Oh I love that idea, you only get to call my grandparents and then send invitations to unimportant people."

"Don't say that!" Zhaolin cautioned.

"People like Xiao Shiya." Zhihao continued.

"Zhihao," the three chanted.

The young boy started chuckling. "Don't get offended. It's true though."

He started eating his food not paying attention to the three eyes on him.

It was fifteen after nine, by the time Me and Mrs Xing decided to leave. 

"Bye, granny. Bye grandpa."

"Bye Zhi," the two chorused.

"It was nice having you around my little baby, and you can always come to me. I'll welcome you, child." Mrs Xing hugged the boy close.

"Sure," Zhihao laughed and said.

Zhihao carried up by Zhaolin watched the car drive further away then turned to kiss father on the nose. "When are we meeting her?"

"Soon, I promise."

"I really can't wait! No wonder you been busy lately. I hope I'd like her as much as you do."

Referring to her as someone in the presence of his parents and then referring to her, as a her. What kinda smart son he got himself. It made his heart thump in happiness. At the very least he won't be unreasonable in her presence. 

They got in, and Zhaolin went to shower. By the time he was done, Zhihao was already drifting into sleep on his bed. He held the little boy closer to his ċhėst, kissed round his face and slowly patting his back.

*****

"Are you done with your school exam?" Mrs Bai asked bringing a tray of freshly fried potatoes to the table.

"No, but soon because there's a school party."

"Awesome, have you informed your mother?"

"Yes," Qingran picked a slice of potato to eat. "Serve me more potatoes, I'd like to share with my brother."

Mrs Bai looked confused. "What do you mean?"

"That I'd like to share with my Daddy's son." Qingran shrugged.

"Oh," Mrs didn't even know what to say.

Qingran's tablet on the table started vibrating, Mrs Bai already knew who it was and excused herself to go back in the kitchen.

"Good morning, daddy." She heard Qingran excitedly say.

She couldn't hear him, but her granddaughter's excitement made her pray silently, for a day he'd turn his back on them to have come! 

"No, mommy is still sleeping like a princess," meanwhile she looked up to see Xueyan staring at her. "Oh, she's up." There was this awkward look on her face and it made Xueyan laugh.

Qingran and Zhaolin talked a while more before hanging up, Qingran happily ate humming a song.

Xueyan and Qingran left after having their breakfast. Qingran was dropped off at school while Xueyan was taken to one of the biggest hall in town. It could hold a thousand people.

As Xueyan came down from the car, fans immediately swam forward. Rushing to get a better glimpse of their goddess.

In the last month, news about her being a single mother spread like wildfire. Making her extremely popular, everyone wanted to know her back story. They even photoshopped her with different men, saying she had once being married. And that she had an extra marital affair and was chased out by her husband.

She allowed this gossip spread for two days straight and it made Mei Han sick. People kept calling, journalists, bloggers and anchors inviting her for interviews. She made Mei Han reject all of them.

And the news sped up, people started believing everything was true. Since she decided to be silent. 

Du Xiujun hadn't been around then, so he kept calling to find out what is wrong.

All these rumours raised her to a much better position. She also quit working for Sheng Group of Companies. She was sued by them and requested to pay ten million but after the first trial, with all the evidences she was set free. 

She knew she wasn't safe when she decided to become an actress. All the rumours were spread by her fellow actress, that she knew. And how Zhaolin worked hard to make sure, their was no dirt on her name was also clear to her.

Her very first fan meeting, was during the time the rumours were spreading. Only three hundred fans, Mei Han was so angry that day she went home and didn't call to check up on her like she always did.

Xueyan had felt a little bit sad. Why? The reason is because Mei Han did everything to make sure she was pleased. Her heart dėsɨrės was Mei Han first choice.

She then had to meet up with Zhaolin and ask for help. While she would be on a live show, Zhaolin would be working behind the curtain. Making the news disappear, not that people would forget immediately but it would help some fans believe it was all rumours.