Chapter 88: Now, its perfect.

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Idea!

"Jammie, my BROTHER, I know you did all this because I'm your little SISTER, right? So sweet." Using her sweetest voice, Suyin wrapped her hand around James' and turned to face Wang Shi, flashing a cheeky smile, "teasing between siblings is a must, right?. Hehehe. Do you do that too?"

James ".."

Instead of replying, Wang Shi kept his gaze focused at her wrapped hands around James' until James yanked his hand when he saw the man standing behind Wang Shi.

Suyin looked up in question.

"My hubby is standing behind yours," he whispered only for the two of them to hear. Leaving the two alone, James rushed to pacify his hubby before a disaster occurs.

In the living room, Wang Shi's intense gaze kicked Suyin's heartbeat, making her realize she was in a gown. He walked with a subtle smile on his lips and pinched the hair-clutcher at the back of her head to undo her messy bun, letting her hair fall like a waterfall.

"Now, it's perfect."

The warmth of his voice and the feel of his eyes on her face make her skip a heartbeat. She blushed in delight that he noticed her and complimented.

"Thankyou,"

"Thankyou? Say sorry, instead." He chuckled seeing a slight frown knit on her horsehead, "Because of you, we will be the center of the attraction in the event."

"Sweet talker, huh! You forgot how people gawked at you in the ministry today." Suyin poured a glass of water and passed it to him, pretending to be calm, but in reality.. he made her giddy. "Anyway, did you bring that for me?" she pointed her finger at the tiffin box kept on the floor near the door.

"Ignore it,"

Thinking she would be busy in organizing the apartment, he brought food for her. But seeing her Michelin star best friend and the scrumptious meal on the table, he left his humble home-cooked food at the door.

"Dr. Wang Shi," There conversation was interrupted by a man who walked in with James and Evan. He was of the same age as Wang Shi, probably a year or two younger, maybe more. His hazel eyes under his inky hair, squinted at Suyin as he came to the table where the two were standing, "Hi Suyin, long time it is. I was expecting to meet you here, but Dr. Wang Shi's presence surprised me."

Though he didn't let it show on his face, her changed look shocked him. From ugly duckling to swan. She even looks better in person.

However, neither Wang Shi nor Suyin had a pleasant expression on their faces at the sudden intrusion by the person they dislike.

She looked at James in question and he pursed his lips, feeling helpless and ashamed of Evan's doing.

"Dr. Gong Li, even I'm surprised by your presence. Is there a particular reason you are here?" Though Wang Shi kept his eyes on Gong Li, he was concerned for Suyin and discreetly placed his hand at her back as if telling her he was there for her.

When Suyin was debarred from medicine, she was the junior doctor practicing under Gong Li's mentorship. And he was also the same doctor who spoke against her in front of the medical council and demanded a strict punishment.

"I'm here at the invite of my good friend, Evan Ricci, who asked me to be Suyin's partner for the art event."

Evan's brows furrowed, on one side his sweetie was angry while on the other he could feel the tension between Gong Li, Wang Shi, and Suyin.

"Well, too bad you won't get a chance. I'm her partner."

"Oh, so she chose you once again," He cast a look at silent Suyin, and scoffed, "Doesn't matter. Not like I care."

Before her cheating case, Gong Li had offered her a place in his team, but she didn't even bother to consider his offer once and went ahead with Wang Shi's.

for visiting.

She was silent not because of their past or she's guilty, but to maintain the respect of the student-mentor relationship they once had. That's it!

"I-I think we should eat dinner first. I'm famished." Before the situation worsens, James interrupted and pulled a chair for himself.

Wang Shi had just taken a step away when he felt a tug at his sleeve and looked back. "I'm not going anywhere. Just getting the lunch box from the door. This food won't be enough for everyone, its best I bring it too. I cooked it personally and will rate my cooking 8.5/10. Not bad, right?"

"En, mine is 4/10."

She settled down next to James on the round dining table for six. Gong Li deliberately took the other seat next to Suyin and whispered. "Looks like you're planning to return to medicine using Wang Shi as the ladder. Do you think you are worthy? It's better you back off, your presence will only stain his career."

Suyin smiled, "You don't have to worry about Wang Shi's career. He's the shining sun which no one can even dare to touch, forget about putting a stain. As far as I'm concerned, I'm very happy with my current job."

She got up and sat down leaving a seat, not willing to argue or talk anymore. Wang Shi automatically took the vacant seat between Suyin and Gong Li, irking him.

throughout the dinner Wang Shi never let go of Suyin's hand even once, keeping her small palm wrapped in his large ones under the table, passing her the warmth.

He knew she was strong enough to fight this, but a support doubles the courage of the person. And he wanted to be that support of her life.

As a result, only two people were relaxed and enjoyed the food while others behaved as if sitting on the hot pan.

It worried Evan seeing James's expression, understanding Gong Li, and Suyin had some kind of unpleasant past between them. James fidgeted when Suyin didn't touch any of the dishes cooked by him and ate from Wang Shi's box. She even rejected when he tried to place a peeled shrimp on her plate.

Gong Li on the other hand felt ignored and unwanted by everyone. If it was not because he needed Evan to invest in his hospital, he wouldn't have bothered to come here.