Ting Hao - Okay, I have experience with such kind of situation.

Bai Cao - Really! What really happened?

Ting Hao - It happened a few years later.

Flashback -

*Note - In this flashback, "I" is Ting Hao

It was a stormy night. I was going back home after a business meeting. After I travelled ahead, the storm also started vanishing, but at that time... my car broke down. I came out of my car and opened the bonnet of the car. The smoke started coming out, and I knew nothing about fixing that. I tried to call Shen Bo, but there was no network. Every nearby store was closed. That was the first time when I slept inside my car. After waking up the next morning... I was not able to move my neck at all because of the position I slept in.

Flashback over.

Ting Hao - This is what happened to me.

Hearing all that, Bai Cao couldn't stop herself from laughing. She kept on laughing. And looking at her... Ting Hao was a little irritated because she was laughing at him.

Ting Hao - You have really turned into a devil, Bai Cao.

Bai Cao - For knowing this... you can call me anything. I have no problem.

She kept on laughing and her smile really gave Ting Hao peace.

Ting Hao - Okay, Bai Cao. Now stop laughing. Come let's eat.

Then Ting Hao went near his car and turned his car on to boil the water.

Bai Cao - I didn't know that we can even boil water in a car.

Ting Hao - Yeah, actually, this boiler is compatible with the car.

Bai Cao - I see.

After some time, the water was boiled and both, Ting Hao and Bai Cao started eating the cup noodles.

While eating

Bai Cao - Senior Ting Hao, I have a question.

Ting Hao - Okay.

Bai Cao - Why did you bring everything which is only required for 2 people?

Ting Hao - Because I know that there will be only 1 more person with me.

Bai Cao - How?

Ting Hao - Come closer.

Bai Cao - Why?

Ting Hao - Because I am going to reveal a secret.

Then Bai Cao went a little closer to Ting Hao so did Ting Hao. Then Ting Hao went near Bai Cao's ear.

Ting Hao - Because my car only has seats for two people. One for the passenger and one for the driver.

Bai Cao - Smart...

Ting Hao - Thank you.

Bai Cao - car. Your car is smart, Senior Ting Hao.

Ting Hao - You are right.

Bai Cao - Thank you for letting me know this secret of yours.

Ting Hao - You are welcome.

Then they both laughed.

After some time, they both finished eating and were lying down inside their respective sleeping bags.

Bai Cao - Senior Ting Hao, are you asleep.

Ting Hao - Not yet. What happened, Bai Cao?

Bai Cao - Should we not inform them that we are not going to come home?

Ting Hao - Don't worry, I will text Chang An.

Bai Cao - Okay.

Then Ting Hao texted Chang An.

On the other side, everyone was just sitting, talking and laughing, only Ruo Bai was not there. He was in his room

Fei Yu - Should we call Senior Ruo Bai?

Yi Feng - No need.

Fei Yu - We should not abandon him. We should not leave him alone.

Yi Feng - We haven't abandoned him, neither we left him. He is the one who left us. He abandoned himself. We never asked him not to come near us. He himself is not coming to us. We are not the ones who made the mistake... he did. In short..., there is no need to go near him.

Chu Yuan - Then, I should go to him. I was the one who took him to the US and didn't tell you guys anything about it. I am also at fault.

Chang An - Yes, you are at fault.

Ting Yi - But at least he admitted his mistake and repented too, didn't he, Chang An.

Chang An - Whatever...

Then Chu Yuan holds Ting Yi's hand casually. And looking at that, Chang An was angry(jealous)

Chu Yuan - Thank you, Ting Yi, but Chang An is right this time. My mistake is really big that even if I repent my whole life... my mistakes would not be forgiven. Maybe you guys will forgive me... even Bai Cao will forgive me, forget about me, Bai Cao is so nice that she will even forgive Ruo Bai, but I would not be able to forgive myself ever. Let me go to Ruo Bai.

Then Chu Yuan left Ting Yi's hand and went to Ruo Bai. That was the time when Chang An got Ting Hao's message. Chang An took his phone out and started reading the message.

After reading the message, Chang An jumped in happiness.

Chang An - Yes.

Ting Yi(curious) - What happened, Chang An? Why are you so happy?

Chang An - Ting Hao texted me that he and Bai Cao are not coming home today.

Everyone(happy) - Really!

Ting Yi - What did brother text you?

Then Chang An started reading the message.

Chang An(reading the message) - Chang An, we will not be coming home today. Don't worry, we have got all the essential things here. Go to sleep and take care. Good night.

Ting Yi - How nice! I wish that I would also have someone who loves me like my brother loves Bai Cao.

All the girls - Same here.

Yi Feng & Gu Wei Yi - Why are you wishing for another boyfriend? Didn't you get one?

Xiao Ying & Lin Li - Our ill fate.

Chang An and Ting Yi giggled.

Yi Feng - What are you both laughing at? This is not funny guys. You both will understand this when your boyfriend or girlfriend would say this.

Ting Yi & Chang An(together) - I don't care. If I will find a person like Bai Cao, then I will surely love that person with my whole heart. Now you have to decide whether your partner is Bai Cao or not.

Saying that Ting Yi and Chang An both looked at each other and smiled.

Gu Wei Yi - Did you guys came with preparation?

Chang An - No.

Ting Yi - We said what came to our minds. Right, Chang An?

Chang An nodded.

Xiao Ying - Senior Yi Feng, I am I Bai Cao for you or no?

Yi Feng - Ahh...

Then Ting Yi went near Xiao Ying and Lin Li and holds their hands.

Ting Yi - Okay, let's go guys.

And Ting Yi started dragging them.

Xiao Ying - Wait, Senior Ting Yi. I have asked him something.

Ting Yi - I know. But I think that we should sleep now.

And she took them in their respective rooms. And Chang An went near Yi Feng and Gu Wei Yi.

Chang An - Ting Yi saved you both.

Yi Feng - Yeah.

Chang An - But she won't be able to do the same tomorrow morning. You both better think of an answer.

Yi Feng - Chang An, you can't leave us like this. Help us.

On the other side, Ting Hao and Bai Cao were still awake looking at the stars.

Bai Cao - Isn't beautiful, Senior Ting Hao?

Ting Hao turned his face towards Bai Cao.

Ting Hao - It is, but I have seen something even more beautiful than this.

Bai Cao - What is it?

Ting Hao(in his mind) - It's you, Bai Cao. You are the most beautiful creature I have ever seen in this world.

Bai Cao - Senior Ting Hao, what is it?

Ting Hao - I will tell you when the right time comes.

Bai Cao - You and your right time. I hope that the right time will come soon and I will also get the privilege to see that beautiful thing.

Ting Hao - I hope the same.

After some time, both of them slept.

The next morning, Ting Hao got a call.
Ting Hao didn't saw who is call him and picked the call.

On the phone

Ting Hao - Hello!

Girl - Hello!

Just after hearing that girl's voice, Ting Hao got up and went away from Bai Cao.

Ting Hao - Why did you call me so early?

Girl - Oh! I am sorry, actually, it's 5 pm here.

Ting Hao - And it is 5 am here, Yin Xiu. You should have used your brain a little.

Hearing that, Yin Xiu laughed.

Ting Hao - Why are you laughing?

Yin Xiu - I am happy that you haven't changed.

Ting Hao - Why did you call me?

Yin Xiu - To ask you when you are coming here with Bai Cao.

Ting Hao - I need some time.

Yin Xiu - If you will take more time, then Chen Zhou will think that you are betraying him. And you know what he will do.

Ting Hao - What will he do? He will kill me? Let him kill me. At least I will be free from being his slave.

Yin Xiu - You are not his slave, Drillmaster. You are his right hand.

Ting Hao - And right hand... is always a slave. You also know that he treats everyone as his slave... even you. So, you don't say that to me. I am tired of being his slave. If he wants to kill me... then I will be very thankful. Tell him that I am not afraid of him, and I know that he won't let me die so easily. I am hanging up now, Yin Xiu.

Then Ting Hao hang up the call. As he turned back... he saw Bai Cao standing there.

Ting Hao - Bai Cao!

TO BE CONTINUED