Figure Skating: Waltz on Ice

Seeing that he didn't speak, Du Liangchen said in a serious tone, "Mei Jing, look at me. What are you worried about? Are you afraid that I'm better than you, so you're testing my obedience? Or are you afraid that I'm better than you and that it will make you feel inferior? We love each other, why do we have to compare ourselves to each other?!"

"I'm sorry, I was being narrow-minded..."

Du Liangchen, abandoning his usual gentleness, said very seriously, "Mei Jing, I'm telling you this very seriously: if you're afraid that I'm better than you or that you're better than me, and you keep comparing us, then we should really think about whether we're suitable to be together. I will never depend on anyone, and neither will you. We've come this far through countless hardships, and I hope that in addition to loving me, you will also respect me!"

Mei Jing panicked after hearing Du Liangchen's serious words; he didn't want to break up with Du Liangchen.

"Baby, don't be angry. I know I'm overthinking things. I saw the comparisons online, and you're so dazzling. Suddenly, I feel like I don't deserve you in any way..."

"Wow~ Do you know you're already in my future?! What are you afraid of?"

"I'm afraid that one day you'll meet someone more compatible with you... and abandon me! Besides, I tend to act impulsively, like last night when I just didn't want to lose you."

Du Liangchen wanted to hug the vulnerable Mei Jing in the camera lens, but he couldn't reach her at first. So he lowered his voice and gently coaxed her, "Then let's be together forever. No matter how much we argue in the future, remember to hold onto the person who is so angry that they want to leave. We are lovers, not enemies!"

"You said you wouldn't forget!"

"Okay! Are you feeling better now?"

"Hmm, much better. So this is what it feels like to be attacked and utterly destroyed by netizens, to belittled to the point of worthlessness... I'm sorry, baby! I apologize to those fans who lost control and slandered you. You are so brave. I can't handle pressure as well as you." Mei Jing felt like she was being overwhelmed by guilt.

Du Liangchen felt a faint bitterness in his heart when he thought of the hurt he had suffered. He still couldn't understand those people's behavior and could only force himself not to think about it. "It's all in the past. Let's not talk about the past anymore. If I really held a grudge, I wouldn't be friends with you anymore."

"We'll be able to see each other at school the day after tomorrow. When are you flying back to Harbin? School starts the day after tomorrow, time flies!"

"I've already booked a direct flight. What about you? How are you getting back?"

"High-speed rail is out of the question, so I'll have to take a plane." Du Liangchen sighed, his head aching at the thought of flying.

Mei Jing, remembering how Du Liangchen was always so dizzy he couldn't walk, frowned with worry and asked, "What will we do after we get off the plane?"

"With Peng Ge here, he'll carry me out of the airport, don't worry, everything'll be fine~"

Mei Jing nodded slightly, thinking of his bodyguards Yan Peng and Ma Cheng.

"Ha~" Du Liangchen couldn't help but yawn.

Mei Jing looked at the deep eyes, now even cleaner and more beautiful after being washed by the tears, and said softly, "Are you sleepy? If you are, go to sleep. Do you want me to tell you a story?"

Du Liangchen blinked, trying to open his eyes wide, and said softly, "Mmm~ I want to hear!"

"Alright! Close your eyes, I'm going to start telling a story~" Mei Jing's husky, magnetic voice began to unfold: "Once upon a time..."