Imperfect Desires

505 Concerned About You

Yan Ying couldn't tell what or why Xiu's mood suddenly turned from straight face to a blooming smile. But she couldn't deny that smiling Xiu looked the best. Whenever she had a straight face, Ying would vaguely get the feeling as if something was troubling her.

As she parked the car before Dylan's house, she asked, "How's Dylan's progress?"

Xiu's smiled vanished as she replied, "He is a hopeless case."

Ying chuckled softly, "No wonder I often hear something breaking. I hope, you're not planning on breaking his head one day."

"If he kept this attitude, I might really end up cracking his head like a walnut!" She really was pissed off. How could she not be? Dylan had been giving her a really hard time lately. His progress was still nowhere to be seen. She really didn't know why but his fingers would just not coordinate. She told him to do some exercises, and even then, it felt like his fingers had a mind of their own.

Dylan was already known as her headache. And now, he truly was testing her patience. The only good thing was that Xiu could use her right as his 'Shifu' to use him as her personal worker. That was the only thing that could calm her down.

"Are you still gonna wait for me here?" Xiu asked as she was alighting from the car.

"Mhmm..."

"Why don't you just come inside?"

"I'm fine here," said Ying. "It's no big deal anyway."

Xiu once again hesitated before nodding her head and went to the entrance of Dylan's house.

Honestly speaking, Ying had no issue with going to Dylan's house. But she was certain if Meihui found out, she'd have an argument with Dylan as well. She already found herself as guilty for coming between a mother and daughter. Now, she didn't want to come between a brother and sister. So, she would just keep her distance when it was necessary.

Her phone chimed and she looked at the screen. She received a WeChat message.

Seeing who sent it, she stared at it for a long while before clicking to open it.

*insert a photo of a picturesque beach while the sun was rising*

Ying couldn't help looking at the photo a bit longer. Truly, it was beautiful. How strange that she had traveled around the globe and seen so many historic places and yet, she had never been to a beach just to see a sunrise or sunset. She always thought her life was adventurous. But come to think of it now, it seemed while chasing the adventures she really forgot to enjoy the simple things.

How strange!

While she was lost in her own thoughts, the phone buzzed again. This time it was a text message.

Han Bohai: [I thought it was a beautiful sunrise, so I should share it with you. After all beautiful things are meant to be shared.]

Ying's thumb hovered above the screen. She was thinking about whether to reply or not. He had been doing it since the last time they met. Whenever he'd be free, he'd send her a message. Although she found it bothersome at first, she still couldn't bring herself to block him.

For some reason, it felt good when every message of his started by asking 'How are you?' or 'How was your day?' And even when she didn't reply, he'd not give up and start talking about how his day was.

While she was still in deep thought, another message was received.

Han Bohai: [But guess what? I suddenly realize that this sunrise is nothing before you. I still think when you smile, everything loses its splendor.]

Ying rolled her eyes at the way he again started that flirting. Just where did he come up with this all? Was it that fun to tease her?

Yan Ying: [Can you be original for once?]

Han Bohai almost jumped out of his seat when he received Ying's reply. He stared at his screen for a long while before he tugged at his assistant, Wen Qing's sleeve and asked, "Tell me I'm not seeing things. She really replied."

"Brother Han, you're not seeing things," she kindly replied. She had been tired of him grumbling how this particular girl was not willing to even reply to him. Meanwhile, he was being a nuisance by insisting on texting her again and again. Even when she advised that girls would lose interest if you're so pushy, he refused to listen.

His argument?

'If I don't run after her persistently, she'd be long gone. I have to catch up.'

Wen Qing couldn't tell what was going through his mind or what he meant but she was already very happy to see him being so cheerful lately. Especially now, when he looked like he had reached cloud nine.

However, she didn't know that what Han Bohai said was true. If he really didn't run after Ying or reminded her of his existence, she might really forget all about him. It was his persistence that even forced Ying to develop some curiosity about him and buy that magazine out of her own accord.

Han Bohai: [I might not be original but it brought a smile to your face. Didn't it?]

Ying forced her lips into a thin line and replied to him.

Yan Ying: [No!] historical

Han Bohai: [You can lie to me. But don't lie to yourself. As I said, you look beautiful when you smile. So, keep smiling.]

Yan Ying: [Aren't you a little too concerned about my smile?]

Han Bohai: [I'm concerned about you as well.]

Ying stared at the string of words but didn't reply. She didn't know which retort she was supposed to throw. It was such a simple sentence and yet, it made her feel so strange. What was this guy doing?

While she didn't reply. He sent another message.

Han Bohai: [I have to get to the scene. I'll look for you later. Bye! Take care!]

Ying placed her phone aside; face down. She leaned her head back and closed her eyes to distract herself. Suddenly, someone knocked at her window.