An Ning had only meant to tease him, but when she saw the look in Jiang Xia's eyes, the smile in her own faded.
"What's with that look?"
Jiang Xia looked a little awkward. He forced a smile that didn't reach his eyes and tugged at his cheek. "My face has a mind of its own. Don't blame me."
"So you're saying you're shameless?"
Jiang Xia's smile froze. That was a difficult question to answer.
"Thanks. I really need to get going."
"Goodbye."
When An Ning said goodbye, she meant it. She turned away, and Da Huang obediently followed, its steps noticeably jaunty.
Jiang Xia had been feeling quite melancholy, but her abruptness completely shattered the mood.
Not only was it shattered, he was so exasperated that he actually laughed.
Still, it was for the best. At least he could truly rest easy leaving Da Huang with An Ning.
Jiang Xia wasted no more time and went back for his grandfather. After a roundabout journey, the two of them boarded the train to Beijing.
