Feng Kai Ze took Da Tian Ting home from the hospital.
‘Lucky the doctor said you only have minor bruising,’ Feng Kai Ze said. ‘Next time you’re not allowed to risk your life again. Your body isn’t made of steel. What would have happened if you injured your head?’
‘What do you want me to do?’ Da Tian Ting asked. ‘Let the chair break your back?’
‘I don’t care,’ Feng Kai Ze said. ‘You have to promise me you won’t risk your life or put yourself in harm’s way again.’
Feng Kai Ze was happy Da Tian Ting cared about him to risk her life, but he would rather sacrifice his life for her safety.
‘I want to go home and sleep,’ Da Tian Ting said.
‘I’ll piggyback you home,’ Feng Kai Ze said.
‘No,’ Da Tian Ting said. ‘You’re tired too.’
Feng Kai Ze piggybacked Da Tian Ting home.
‘Put me down,’ Da Tian Ting said.
‘I want to piggyback you,’ Feng Kai Ze said.
Feng Kai Ze’s back felt like Da Tian Ting’s armor. She wanted to protect her armor, and not let another person steal her armor. Someone taking Feng Kai Ze away from her was different to Da Ming Sheng taking Shang Duan Hua from her, because Feng Kai Ze cared about her.
‘What’s wrong?’ Feng Kai Ze asked.
‘I’m scared,’ Da Tian Ting said.
Da Tian Ting wasn’t confident she could stop someone else stealing Feng Kai Ze from her.
‘Why are you scared?’ Feng Kai Ze asked.
Feng Kai Ze wasn’t the scrawny little monkey anymore. He was stronger, and could protect Da Tian Ting and himself.
‘I’m scared someone will steal you from me like how Da Ming Sheng stole Shang Duan Hua from me,’ Da Tian Ting said.
‘In your heart, who is more important, me or Shang Duan Hua?’ Feng Kai Ze asked.
Feng Kai Ze only wanted to hear that he was the only man in Da Tian Ting’s heart.
‘Shang Duan Hua is no longer in my heart,’ Da Tian Ting said. ‘How he lives his life is none of my business. Right now, I only want to cherish you, but I’m scared you won’t cherish me. Because I don’t have looks, money or a good family that attracts men.’
‘You don’t need to attract other men,’ Feng Kai Ze said. ‘You only need to remember that I love you for who you are.’
Feng Kai Ze didn’t want Da Tian Ting to be scared of losing him, but he was happy to know he held an important place in her heart.
‘Men love beauty, especially beautiful women,’ Da Tian Ting said.
‘I’m not other men, I’m me,’ Feng Kai Ze said. ‘Have you forgotten you’re beautiful? Do you remember the wedding? You’re more beautiful than the bride.’
Feng Kai Ze thought his fierce apple was beautiful on the inside and outside.
‘That was temporary beauty,’ Da Tian Ting said. ‘Now I’m back being my ugly duckling self. I left all the clothes, bags, jewellery and shoes you bought me at my old apartment.’
Da Tian Ting regretted giving back the luxury goods in the heat of the moment.
‘You gave them back to me,’ Feng Kai Ze said.
‘But now I want to wear them,’ Da Tian Ting said.
Da Tian Ting wanted to look beautiful for Feng Kai Ze.
‘Tomorrow I’ll take you shopping,’ Feng Kai Ze said.
‘No,’ Da Tian Ting said. ‘You spent too much money on me. Don’t waste any more money to buy clothes for me.’
‘If it’s something you want, I’m happy to buy it for you,’ Feng Kai Ze said.
‘I don’t want to waste money,’ Da Tian Ting said.
‘I find money for you to spend,’ Feng Kai Ze said. ‘If I don’t spend it on you then it’ll be a waste.’
‘You only know how to sweet talk,’ Da Tian Ting said.
‘It’s the truth,’ Feng Kai Ze said. ‘You’re the only woman I want to spend my money on.’
‘Little monkey, you’ve moved my heart a little,’ Da Tian Ting said.
Da Tian Ting loved having someone love her.
‘It’s good your heart is this easy to move,’ Feng Kai Ze said.
‘Little money, why did you have to splash cold water on my heart?’ Da Tian Ting said. ‘I take back what I said. You haven’t moved my heart.’
‘I was joking,’ Feng Kai Ze said. ‘Don’t be angry at me.’
‘Next time you’re not allowed to joke like this,’ Da Tian Ting said.
‘I promise,’ Feng Kai Ze said.
‘Good,’ Da Tian Ting said.
Da Tian Ting’s heart was beating to the sounds of Feng Kai Ze’s footsteps. She had fallen for Feng Kai Ze. She was prepared to gamble her heart again for a chance at happiness.
By the time Feng Kai Ze piggybacked Da Tian Ting back to the apartment hotel, it was eight o’clock in the evening.
‘Little monkey, it’s late,’ Da Tian Ting said. ‘Why are the guests carrying their luggage and leaving?’
‘I don’t know,’ Feng Kai Ze said.
Feng Kai Ze piggybacked Da Tian Ting into the lobby. She slid down his back, and they weren’t afraid to face the goons Mac Kai An hired.