As usual having themselves waiting patiently, ones mind can't be distracted this time. Each and every are...knuckle sweating as it's  the first round triming. Everyone has his or her will belief, that 'I will still walk till the end of this path' but...is it so?

"Having yourself showing something you have, and when everyone is watching you at home feels super great because sooner they'll recognize your talents. Judges, you all know about them, you hold some secrets about them. Maybe we should give you spaces to call those who will be going for another round, because for me...uhmm... have only four cards with me. These are names with me. But rest of twenty six names will have to hear them from our dearest judges. The honor to judge Hyung sik." Speaks Zeuwu Jun.

"Thank you....

They were called, and from those names came out only who will remain the next round. Now, it's the hosts time to call out the last two while the other two will have to leave the grounds.

"Okay, let's see... first, step forward, please." Smiles Jun. "Judges...

Reaching the mic, Zanilla speaks. "Knowing first will be better..." Smiling a bit.

"Okay, Joseph Zhang and Wang Haoxuan please move a bit to the right...yeah. so, the two people are... Ikram Said and Joseph Zhang...you won't make to the final." Looking at them, reads Jun

"You know...lis-listen, first. Why,? Hurry! That face, expression shows you have given up...but no? Then!... make it your beginning." Smiles Zanilla.

"Thank you, thank you...

"Never give up *hugging them* and cheer..." Smiles Jun.

"Sure..." Leaving, he turns to the remaining two.

"I wonder, what and where was your mind Zhan? but the truth is, your focus had dropped more though, still you were great. This time you were lucky but we can't predict the future, so keep it up. Not because the first time you were motivated but as the days went you relaxed. That's not how we go. This is a competition. Make sure you work hard the coming days." With a smile, judge Wu commented on him.

"Tha-thank you..." Taking his trembling hands within his trouser pockets, of course, yibo, didn't miss it, he who got the first this time became paler just for Zhan and swore to catch up with him so nothing can go wrong.

After hearing what Haoxuan had to know and reflect on, the host or supervisor Mr Jun spoke some few encouraging words to them and took their leave to take a stroll at the early evening before going back to the camp.

"I'm just happy that's all, Jun? I was sick and worried a lot for him, if he could make it the first round? And, all that is because of me. I just don't know how to bring myself and make a proper apology, to make him understand that I didn't do it by will, that I loved him. That his passion is his everything?" Stressed speaks Zanilla, who is currently hugged by Zeuwu Jun.

"Time will tell...

"I don't know if that day you didn't find me, how would I end? Maybe would have died, raped, it was really, sincerely thanks to you? And because of you I learned to forget so as his life can be of peace but no! I'm the reason for his forever troubles. Jun, I sincerely, love you? But I still wish for Zhan to know what kind of a universe he lives in and soon forgive me!" Her voice breaking lastly

"No! I understand and I can't stop loving you? I still know that Zhan is in your heart but was as a first love. And now, you wish to mend with him and be friends. I too hope it soon! Don't worry, if time won't tell, then you'll have to make him come out of the dark to know what he wasn't aware of?" Soothing her back.

"I will... I'm good at waiting after all. If I managed to keep an eye on him all those years, see his breakdown but couldn't collect myself to hug him and say it was oka-y, I'll wait more, just a little bit.. right?"

"Yeah, now stop crying, Aika, won't be happy?" Wiping her tears.

"Thank you." Smiling.

Zhan was in the restroom, having himself see his reflection on the mirror. Calm but having his tumoil going on inside him, no! But because he is trying a lot. After the medicine, he can see how bad he is to fight with his condition if not the medicine didn't give him assistance. Maybe he became an addict to it and can't help but be truthful to it and let it help him. He couldn't let his anxiety drink him all infront of everyone, and that's because he needed to run away as soon as possible from the crowd.

All this while yibo was watching him and thinking, of what he heard earlier on his way to search for Zhan! Is there something Zhan doesn't know which she knows? That, it's the main reason for this miserable? Which she is afraid of confronting Zhan? What is that? she knows and Zhan doesn't.

"Xiang gē? It's okay. I'm happy you passed." Not wanting an permission he just hugged him side ways. "You should cheer up. Now?" His head resting his shoulder looking at the mirror, smiling in assurance.

"I should..." Breathing out the words, he takes his left arm hugging back. "Thank you. A lot." Smiling back and this time if yibo had to melt over that smile it would be enough for him but guess he still needs more and in exchange he choose to end the hug first, feeling hot..

'I'm really crazy for you, Xiang gē ' thinking looking at him sideways. "Let's go."

"Sure." Breathing again, they two, together go out. "Can you accompany me somewhere? There is still time before we leave back home!"

"Really? But...can I join too, or you already had you plans, prime zhan?" Speaks Cheng.

"Prime Zhan? Where did you hear this?"

"Oh come on, baby prime! Don't you remember me! You were very shameless since young! I'm the vice's son!" Grinning.

"Ah! No way! Friend! Yes!! I was shameless but didn't get a chance to be that much on spotlight! Because father never wanted it to be that way!"

"Yes, because I just saw you through the phone and called you once during the leaders gathering!" Smiling.

"Mm. And also you can join, but I wanted..

"I almost forgot, need to see my men. Need to train them enough. I'm not a dog for them to be a tail" passing over yibo. "I'm good ain't I? Give me credits later. Food, but?" Smiling he walks away.

"Sure Xiang gē, will love it." Smiles yibo.

"Okay."

****

"By the way Zhan, aren't you afraid that you'll be recognized?"

"No! I'm not a celebrity, and it's not that easy. First, take a look around here, I can only say few are politics fun. Also, I don't remember coming out on public apart from when I was young. Maybe should be grateful for that! Is it? But it doesn't mean I'm not secure! That's why I love wearing a cap all the time." Looking at Yibo.

"Aaaa, guess you tried to hide the fact while your father used it to kill away the ones around you, by his source?" Nodding in understanding.

"Guess so...

"Is it that far?" Asks yibo.

"Don't worry, not quite far. It's almost. But I wish to buy some few things! But will hire a cab" Speaks Zhan and a peaceful smile hangs his face.

"For who?"

"Madam Su."

"Uh!..

"She was our maid back in Chongqing, everything turned too fast that she is back in Beijing and I just got her message. I can't be at ease unless I see her." Speaks Zhan.

"Okay. So, it's fine you, taking me!"

"Mm. I have no problem nor she has?" Speaks Zhan and together enter in a supermarket.

Coming out of a cab, Zhan and yibo helped each other with the items and head over a small but comfy house.

"Think I have not forgotten the place..." Mummers Zhan, heading over the door slowly knocking. "Madam Su, it's me Zhan!" Knocking again.

"Are you sure this is the place?"

"I am...

"Zhan! Son!" Bringing him to a hug. "How are you, why so thin? You look tired!" Looking at him repeatedly. "What I know, few weeks had pass and you already like this! Are you even eating?"

"Madam Su, I'm not alone first. Meet Wang yibo, my friend. Yibo, meet my nanny."

"Good evening, I'm glad to meet you in person." Speaks yibo.

"I almost forgot the place." Smiles Zhan.

"I understand." Still looking at Yibo, but she almost jumped over his arm, pulling him inside. Leaving the poor Zhan alone.

"More like a divorce! This..."

Sighing

Smiling

Collecting all his and once yibo's packages entering inside.

Thanks~~~