As if on cue, Jin Shishi was the first person I saw the next morning.
By the time I got out of bed, the sun was already high up. Ever since I have woken up in that hospital, my body has been failing terribly to fall into routine. My sleep had become deeper and longer.
In so much rush, I prepared for work and quickly finished breakfast but who would have known that this mIss Jin would be waiting at the door.
"Bro Mo, is he home?"
"Jin Shishi, is being a mistress such a pleasurable thing?" I couldn't help it.
"What is that supposed to mean?" She looked nervous and uncomfortable. Her big eyes were dewy. The water drops could fall at any moment. Only one word and she's already like this.
"Don't bully Shishi." A slightly cold voice rebounded in my ears. A tall, muscular tanned man approached us. The shirt he was wearing wrapped around his body, like a candy wrapper. He looked like a wrestler or boxer. Who is this?
"Not knowing me yet judging. That's prejudice."
"If not, then why is she close to tears. Shishi has gone through alot. She is very weak. No one should bully her." He said righteously
"Being this righteous without proper thoughts. I pity your followers" I retorted
"No one should judge whom they don't know!" He replied, almost pissed
"Yea " I said calmly
He seems to have gotten the message for his face and neck had turned dark red.
"I... I.."
"Sheng Lin, Miss... Mrs Mo didn't do anything" Jin Shishi spoke like a mosquito. Her soft saint stance made Sheng Lin's frown deepen.
"Jin Shishi, don't be stupid. She will not stop the bullying even if..."
"Sheng Lin, I don't know what runs in your head everytime. But if it bothers anyone that Your precious saint Shishi is being bullied just tell her to stop coming here."
"But brother Mo is here." Said an aggrieved Shishi
"Just as I have said and will always say, Jin Shishi, if it is grieving to always confront me since the shorter end of the stick ends up in your direction, don't come anywhere near me. Especially not my matrimonial home.
Has it ever crossed your mind for what reason Mo Jinsheng married me?"
She looked even more anguished now.
"Everyone says it's because Mo Jinsheng is filial and loyal but who can force Mo Jinsheng to do anything? He could support the Li family in many other ways than marriage. One word and many other businesses will cooperate with us. He didn't have to marry me."
"Yes, that's always your argument. Nothing new" said Sheng Lin.
Have I? Sounds like an always me.
"Yet he has never abandoned Shishi. His heart is with her." He continued
"As long as I am married to Mo Jinsheng, Miss Jin, your chance will never come unless of course..."
"Li Chaihong!"
"What?"
"This is being callous"
"No. Callous is what your Miss Jin is. How dare she flaunt herself before me as my husband's lover."
"Of course she is"
"Meaning that she is a mistress"
"It is Li Chaihong that's the mistress. Everyone in our circle knows this!"
"Ahhh!" I smirked "your circle is full of people who are morally decayed to even be thinking about such nonsense as this. I cannot banter anymore. I've got work to do."
"This is far from over!"
"Is this where your work place is now?" At the same time as Sheng's that deep cold devilish voice resounded in my ears, not just my ears but my head, my heart, my stomach. I shivered
"Seventh!"
"Brother Mo"
"Mo Jin... Jin... Sheng"
He didn't even look at his friends, his terrifying gaze? I had to bear the weight of it all by myself. Why did it have to be me. It was his friends that sought me out not the other way round.
"Grandma called" said Mo Jinsheng flatly
Oh so it was like that.
"I am all set. Let's go"
"Wait!" It was Sheng Lin.
I have to say, that guy is living in a twisted world. His world view is unquestionably awkward.
"Hmmm?" The cold man grunted. Maybe in approval, maybe not.
" Seventh brother, Li Chaihong is too much. She bullied Jin Shishi."
"Did she?"
"Brother Mo, she was just telling the truth. I was worried about last night. I couldn't sleep. I have gone to your condo, so I had to come here. I know I should not have come but.."
"Yes" it was Mo Jinsheng.
Jin Shishi looked perplexed. I'm guessing, she doesn't understand the yes. I smiled triumphantly. How satisfying.
"Ermmm.." she couldn't continue
"Miss Jin, we are not as close as to be so concerned about my welfare. Do not come to my home. This will be the last time I say this."
Never has there been a time when Mo Jinsheng sounded to pleasing to me. With this judgement I felt like I could bear to hear his voice for a day without any sentiments.
" Seventh brother, this is Shishi"
"Do I look blind?"
"No"
"Good"
Sheng Lin led Jin Shishi away. They had not gone far when Mo Jinsheng's voice penetrated them again.
"Sheng Lin. That new model car, bring it over as an apology gift."
Sheng Lin staggered down the few steps, almost falling. He didn't reply but with that attitude he might not refuse.
"Mo Jinsheng, I have never been able to judge your character well. Yesterday night, it was Shishi this, Shishi that but today it is Shishi get out!" I laughed sarcastically.
Having an avenue to make fun of this man is like finding a Qiasumah diamond. Mo Jinsheng stood there quietly, looking as if he had so much on his mind. His eyes glued to my face yet his thoughts far away from me.
What is it now? I have not broken a hornets nest, have I?
"Li Chaihong, when will Miss Li become Mrs Mo for real? The only woman who denies her marital status yet flaunt it in an argument?"
Oh no, I forgot about that!
"I'm going to work" I cannot let him see me flushed. I'll increase my pace.