Chapter 207 - Scared: Spaced Out
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CHAPTER 207
Just as Tang Zixin had planned, Mr Lin actually arrived at Star City at the stipulated time and waited for the day he would meet up with his grandchild.
For almost thirty years now, he had lost contact with his only child and now, he was going to meet her in the person of his granddaughter.
He recalled when he first saw the DNA result and how shocked he had been that the beautiful lady he saw on the television was actually his own grandchild.
What a joy he found that day. It was like he became a youth over night after hearing the news. He instructed his servants back at his city to clean the house thoroughly and prepare for the arrival of his grandchild.
"Phew! Soon, I would be with her. I would be with my grandchild."
He brought out his phone and placed a call through to Tang Zixin. "Hello, afternoon Tang."
"Good afternoon, sir."
"I am back. I have arrived at Star City's airport."
"Oh, lovely. I would be there soon."
"No need to welcome this old man. I trust you would have other things to attend to. You could even go on a date."
Tang Zixin who had indeed just finished taking his bath and was preparing to go out on a business date smiled at being caught by the old man.
"You see, you cannot deny. Now please do not make the young lady wait and get going. I can manage in my own. I would send for a cab to take me to my house."
"If you say so, sir. Thanks."
"Do not be such a naughty boy. What are you thanking me for? Anyways, please arrange the meeting with her and I would be mega glad if it can be tomorrow. I want to see her before the new year so that I can host a party for her on the second or third day of the new year."
"Very well sir. Duly noted."
"Thanks. Have a splendid outing."
"I will."
Tang Zixin ended the call and proceeded to call Li Jing.
"Good afternoon," Li Jing's polite calm voice rang out immediately she answered the call. From her voice, Tang Zixin could tell she was chirpy and in a good mood.
He wondered what had made her so but he just could not wrap his finger on it and all he knew was that he was glad she was happy.
He really wished she could be like this every day. All happy and bright.
"Hello, Li Jing. Good afternoon. How are you?"
"I am fine, you?"
"I am okay. Umm I am calling to inform you that Ihave sent the DNA results to Mr Lin and he arrived in the city today."
"Ohh." Her voice did not sound pleased at all and Tang Zixin easily picked that up.
"Yes dear. He wants to see you tomorrow before the new year."
"I am sorry, Tang Zixin, but isn't he moving too fast?"
"Tell that to an old man who had lost hope of ever reuniting with his daughter and now ha=s finally met his granddaughter. The man is over joyed, Li Jing."
Tang Zixin furrowed his brows at the familiar voice. 'What is he doing with her? We agreed on sending her to Yin Lifen's house, so why did she allow him to come visit?'
Even though he did not ask his question, he wanted to ask still but he did not want Li Jing to feel like he was being too much and just relaxed himself.
"Ye Cheng," He managed to muster the very best tone he could muster under such condition. Hearing him call his name, Li Jing placed the phone on speaker mode and showed it to Ye Cheng while nudging him to speak. "Why are you with her?"
"Oh Tang, how are you?"
"I would be better if you do not cause any more trouble for her," Tang Zixin replied with a scoff.
"How the world has fallen. I am here making her laugh while you who is nowhere to be found is actually having the guts to nag me. Tsk, you really are troublesome, aren't you?"
"I am done speaking to you. Give Li Jing back the phone."
"It is on speaker. She can hear you."
"Li Jing, I am sorry you feel everything is moving too fast for you but Ye Cheng is right. Consider him as well. It hasn't been easy losing contact with his child. Just give it a chance and follow your heart. Let your heart lead you."
"I am scared," Li Jing confessed. She was scared of so man y things and the worst was the unknown.
"It is okay to be scared. You have us with you to guide you and protect you. I do not know about Ye Cheng but I believe I am speaking for myself."
"Hey, Tang Zixin!"
"Hehhe." He giggled at the upset Ye Cheng. It was funny to be able to tease the naughty CEO, once in a while. "Relax Cheng. I was kidding."
"You better."
"Anyways, I would come and pick you up tomorrow to hjis house."
"No need, I would drive her there myself."
"Ye Cheng," ;Li Jing was about protesting when Ye Cheng raised his right hand in front of them and shook his head. It was obvious he was definitely not going to have it.
"Your safety is my top most priority."
"But it is Tang Zixin that is driving me there," Li Jing shook her head and made baby face while crossing one hand under her bosom. She looked so cute with her child like behavior.
If not for restrictions, Ye Cheng was tempted to want to kiss those lips again and he let his mind wander to fantasy world, leaving Tang Zixin and Li Jing in reality.
"Uh, Ye Cheng, I can take her. You do not have to worry. She is perfectly safe with me," Tang Zixin quickly came to Li Jing's rescue before things turned terrible.
Both of them waited for some seconds but Ye Cheng did not say anything. Rather, his eyes were fixed on nothing in particular as he stared into space.
"Ye Cheng?"
"What is wrong Li Jing?" Tang Zixin inquired, seeing as the young naughty CEO stopped talking.
"He spaced out."
"Are you serious now?"
"Yes."
"Hehhehe, wow!" Tang Zixin was surprised by his act. It was obvious something was up.
"Stop it, Tang Zixin."
"I am just shocked. What has gotten him all thinking in the midst of a conversation like that?"
I don't know, don't ask me."
"Of course I should ask you seeing as you are the only one present with him." His argument made sense and Li Jing could no longer argue with that.
"Fine. Ye Cheng!" He blinked and looked at her. Her loud calling had made him snap out of whatever dream land he decided to jump into. She was glad he woke up from his trance. "Thank goodness you are back to me."
"Uh?" Li Jing sighed. Did he just space out and forget what there were saying two minutes ago?
"You do not have to bother about me. I know I am safe with Tang Zixin."
"Okay, fine." His gaze were still fixed on her as he spoke. His mind and heart were playing tricks on him, bringing to his remembrance all those times they shared a kiss.
He knew it was only a matter of time before…
"Ye Cheng! Are you there?"
"Fine. You cannot go with him."
"What?" Both of them chorused. "Why?"
"I am coming too."
"Okay, whatever you say. Li Jing., I would send you the address and time later. Do take care of yourself."
"I will. Thanks. See you tomorrow." She cut the call and returned her gaze to Ye Cheng. "Mind telling me what that was for?" She looked bossy with the way she placed a hand on her waist and the other holding her phone.
"Just being safe, that's all."
"Ye Cheng," she started to say but he interrupted her.
"Relax and look forward to meeting your grandfather."
"Fine. Anyways, thank you for getting me my laptop, I need to relax now."
"Are you driving me?"
"I am glad you understood. Goodbye Ye Cheng."
His lips dropped open but the next thing she did was enough to leave those lips opened permanently.
Li Jing stepped forward and used her right hand to close his lips while displaying a cute and innocent smile on her lips before tapping on his cheeks and taking a step backwards.
"Li Jing," Ye Cheng managed to call her name after some seconds when he regained himself again.
"You need to rest. You also need to eat so that you can relax more and yeah, you need to preview your bidden proposal over and over again."
"If you say so. I would pick you up tomorrow then. Send me the time and address when he sends it to you."
"Noted." She saw him off to the door, till he left and closed it. "Phew!"