The Hater and the Player

Chapter 12

| A lovers spat? Wait, lovers? |

My mind couldn't wrap everything up, it's just too messed up. I came here thinking that my sweet student needs my help and after that we'll leave and proceed with the birthday party.

Now what is really happening?

First, where is Shu Jian and her supposed older sister? Second, why is Ming Chen here and not their older sister and third, why did he told me that I have a boyfriend when I haven't had one for like my whole life?!

I glared at Ming Chen and shut my eyes before reopening them again for just a second. I just need some time tomorrow breathe and take this all in.

"Can you let go of me? I need to leave for Shu Jian's birthday, also, where's your older sister?"

"What older sister and birthday are you talking about?" At his questions, I was dumbfounded before asking.

"What? There's... there's nothing l-like that?"

He nodded solemnly and pinched his nose before leaning away from me. I stood there, frozen from the revelation when he tugged me to the nearest couch and made me sit beside him.

"It's a lie?" I ask in passing, my head still wrap up in confusion.

Why would Shu Jian lie? Why did she lie about her birthday and about them having an older sister? Who answered Ming Chen's phone if it wasn't his girlfriend?

His fling then?

At that thought, my fist clenched and I glared at him hatefully.

"Whoa! Why are you baring your fangs at me again Feng-er?"

"You- don't call me Feng-er! I need to go now! Men and women can't be in the same room and should keep a proper distance from each other!"

He smirked and caged me in his arms, his broad shoulders served as a foyer as he pressed me on the couch.

"Feng-er, don't be angry anymore, hm? It's my fault okay? I've seen your body so...I'll take responsibility"

This shameless stud!

"So shameless! I think I can slap you thirty times and yet you won't feel anything because of your thick skin!" I heaved angrily and tried to push him out of me.

He won't budge and actually smirked at my flimsy attempt. This aggravating man! Yes I love him but it's been a long time since I had a clash of words with him.

He was about to open his mouth when all of a sudden, the door opened and a woman came out. She was wearing a jacket and see pants along with a scarf on her neck. She was styled in a pixie cut hairstyle and some light makeup. She stands about 5'3 with fierce raven eyes and plump red lips.

Her eyes instantly land on our figures and mind you, were in a compromising situation.

"Hao Ming Chen! How can you force a lady like that!" She screamed while Ming Chen sighed and kissed my forehead briefly.

I blushed at his affectionate action and buried my head down like an ostrich. It must be his older sister, wait, he doesn't have one so...who is she?

I looked at her as she lectured Ming Chen ok the side. I can see that he's not listening and when his eyes met mine, he wink. Goodness, he actually dare to wink and that's why he was chopped on the neck by the woman.

They don't look like their a couple, more like siblings so I guess their not. My frown must have been noticeable when she walked towards my direction and ask.

"Do you want to go to the police? I can verify as the witness"

"What? No! It's fine...he...he didn't do anything" she looked at me in pity and glared menacingly at Ming Chen. "He really didn't do anything. He dares!" I glared at him too, the two of us joined forces on glaring at this wolf in sheep's clothing.

"Easy! I didn't do anything wrong with Feng-er, if I did may the heavens struck me with lightning!"

"Fine, this troublemaker, but first, let's get you some clothes shall we. I'm afraid it's not appropriate for you to go out like this"

I just nodded at her and muttered a quiet thanks before sinking into the sofa again. Ai, today has given me a lot of headaches and questions, really.

"You, don't you dare lay a hand on her or I'll smack you in your face!" She threatened once more which made me giggle.

"Alright, alright, don't forget to bring some food for us Linjie!"

Linjie? So that's what she's called. All of a sudden, Ming Chen sat close to me. I ignored him and shut my eyes to relax but then realized something.

The woman in the call sounds like her, could it be...no but- maybe I'm right. Ah! Doesn't matter now! He still have a lot of peach blossom on his side anyways!

Argh! We aren't a couple yet now I'm already eating vinegar! Ah! How could he be this wolfish!

"You-"

"I-"

We stopped for a second and burst into laughter. I look at his eyes and felt a bit weird from his gaze.

Unknowingly, he's already so close to my space and his hands weren't idle either. He held my hand with his warm and big hands before leaning close to me until his nose collides with mine.

His lashes were long and his pupils were dark and I was held bound by his eyes. Before I knew it, his lips were just a mere inch away from mine before-

"I brought you the- Ming Chen! You bastard! I told you to take your claws away from this lady!" The clothes lay on the floor pitifully while the food was thrown into somewhere, thankfully it was tightly closed.

My heart gallops like a mighty horse and my entire face were blushing red. My eyes were a bit hazy as I collected the clothes Lingjie brought from me and sneakly went inside the bathroom to dress.

I leaned into the wall and closed my eyes, dainty fingers touching my lip before smiling in glee.

Ai, I just need to be stronger to take down his numerous peach blossoms, well let's do that after he confess first.

Notes:

• Men and women should keep a proper distance from each other is an ancient Chinese rule (not sure if it's a rule) The purpose of keeping certain distance is to maintain social order and avoid suspicions, such as the famous Chinese saying "Don't tie [put on] your shoes in a melon patch or adjust your hat under a plum tree [to avoid being suspected of stealing]" because “Slanders by many mouths can melt a metal".
• Thick skin, insensitive to criticism or insults. (your skin is so thick that the offense can't get through you to affect your emotions)
• Eating vinegar, it means to get jealous.

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