Nyoi-Bo Studio

  Nyoi-Bo Studio

  Qiao Chu nodded towards Xu Weilai and left after he was done packing breakfast for Zuo An.

  Xu Weilai’s gaze followed his leaving figure, the corner of her lips moved upwards. Then, she went to look for an empty table with the plate of food she had in her hand. She sat down on one and proceeded to dig in.

  –


  When Qiao Chu entered Zuo An’s room, he was already out of bed.

  He took a few steps forward to help Zuo An, but was halted by Zuo An before he reached him, “No need, I’m fine now.”


  Since his help wasn’t required, Qiao Chu went towards the table and laid down the packed breakfast in his hand. He then proceeded to open up the containers of food. “Mr. Zuo, you should eat something first. You can take a short rest after you’re done. We should be heading for the airport after that.”


  “Okay.”


  Zuo An walked over and sat on the sofa. He then began to eat the savor the porridge leisurely.

  Qiao Chu, who was standing by his side, contemplated for a bit before he decided to tell, “I met Miss Xu at the restaurant just now.”


  Zuo An, a person who was seldom seen affected by his environment, paused at spooning the porridge. But he said nothing.

  Qiao Chu continued, “Miss Xu wanted to leave with us when she got to know that you will be leaving for the city today. She was asking whether she could tag along.”


  Without waiting for his reply, Qiao Chu added, “This is your private trip. If you find it inconvenient, I’ll reject her on your behalf.”


  As he said this, he took out his phone and was about to dial.

  Before he could press the call button, Zuo An’s faint voice ordered, “Book her ticket then.”


  “.……” Qiao Chu’s eyes narrowed, “Mr. Zuo, this…… doesn’t seem appropriate, isn’t it? Perhaps it would be better to separate private affair from the business?”


  Zuo An raised his eyes and looked at Qiao Chu. Although his gaze was back to the usual gentle expression, he repeated his words firmly, “Book her ticket.”


  Qiao Chu tightened his grip on his mobile phone. His lips moved as if he wanted to speak, but decided against it. Instead, he nodded, “I understand.”


  –


  Xu Weilai’s eyebrow raised a little when she received the message from Qiao Chu informing her that her flight home was booked.

  She put away her phone and immediately turned to return to her room to pack up as she too, would not want to dawdle on. When she was done packing, she went down to the lobby with her luggage to check out.

  Zuo An and Qiao Chu came down ten minutes later. After they were done with the check-out procedure, they left for the airport in a car prepared by the hotel.

  As Qiao Chu habitually sat on the front passenger seat, Xu Weilai sat together with Zuo An in the back.

  She turned her head and surveyed Zuo An’s expression. Last night, he looked pale and seemed to be extremely weak. But today, the pallor seemed to have faded and he looked much like himself already.

  She couldn’t help but sigh. He recovered so fast, just like Gu Yu did.

  Xu Weilai was jolted out from her thoughts when this notion flashed through her mind.

  She was thinking of him again……

  She shook her head hard and forcefully erased his image from her mind clean, scrubbing every leftover trace.

  “What’s wrong?”


  Zuo An’s elegant voice rang in her ears and brought her back to her sense. When her eyes met his concerned gaze, she subconsciously smiled and replied, “Nothing.”


  Zuo An’s gaze quickly swept across her face. He could tell that she had something on her mind. But he would not continue to pry if she did not want to talk about it. He returned her smile instead.

  –


  The plane landed and the three of them walked out of the airport.

  They had to take airport taxis as there was no pickup arranged beforehand. Xu Weilai did not let Zuo An send her as they were heading in different directions. She waved him goodbye and lugged her luggage to hail another taxi.

  Zuo An stood by the car door, but he did not get in. A dark look flashed in his eyes as he watched Xu Weilai walked away. He took a stride out of a sudden.