Chapter 33：Cupid's Act

While fanning her body with a book, Xiao Ping watches Yu Jin who is fixing a computer. She giggles to see a big fat sweat almost dropping from top of Yu Jin's nose. In fast move, Xiao Ping grabs a tissue paper and touches Yu Jin's nose with it. Her act makes Yu Jin surprised. In reflex, he grabs her hand while turning to the girl who has smiled widely.

"You're sweating so much," Xiao Ping says while keeps smiling. Yu Jin nervously smiles and takes the tissue paper out of Xiao Ping's hand. "Thanks," he says while wiping sweat all over his face with the tissue.

Xiao Ping sweetly smiles then lifts her bang while her right hand fanning her forehead. "It's so hot," she complains to Yu Jin. The guy turns to her and smiles. "Summer is coming early this year," he says to be agreed with Xiao Ping.

"It's not even holidays yet, but the weather is already this hot," Xiao Ping says then brightly smiles to have an idea. "Let's go and eat some ice creams," she tells Yu Jin her idea. "I will treat you this time," she adds.

Yu Jin stands up with his sight still on Xiao Ping. "Why do you suddenly want to treat me ?" he asks. "Because you have been so kind to me. I've been planning to treat you for such a long time, but only has a chance now. So, do you want it ?" Xiao Ping offers after some explanation.

Yu Jin cleans his hands on his jeans. "Okay," he agrees. Xiao Ping grabs her bag and walks with Yu jJin to Mr. Bai. "Uncle, can we go out for some minutes ?" Yu Jin asks permission. Mr Bai turns to him after glancing on computer tables that has no customer. "Sure," he permits.

Xiao Ping sweetly smiles. "What do you want, boss ? Ice cream or sorbet ?" Xiao Ping offers. Mr. Bai smiles at her. "No need," he refuses. "I insists. Sorbet will be okay, right ?" Xiao Ping urges making Mr. Bai nods.

Xiao Ping and Yu Jin walk out the internet cafe, crossing the street to the ice cream cafe. After making orders, they go to a table nearest to the front door and sit there. Xiao Ping sits with hand folding on the table. While moving her leg back and forth, her sights is on the street. Yu Jin who is watching her smiles.

"You are so happy today," Yu Jin opens a conversation. Xiao Ping turns to him and smiles then drops her sight on her hands. "Not as happy as yesterday, actually," she says then looks back at Yu Jin.

"I'm happy because today Takeshi is back to work. It means that he is recovered. But also ... it means I can't talk with him as intense as before," she explains then bows her head to hide a blush that suddenly appear. "Right now, I already miss him," she shyly admits.

Yu Jin deeply stares at her. "You really in love to him, aren't you ?" he gently asks. She raises her head to see him. The red blush becomes more vivid. A waiter comes bringing their orders. They both then enjoy their ice cream in silence.

"Yu Jin... Hmm, do you think my feeling is too far-fetched ?" Xiao Ping answers Yu Jin's question with a question.

"Love is not a far fetched," he answers while spooning his ice cream.

"But a common person like me loving an idol like him, isn't it too much ? I mean, I really love him. After chatting and getting to know him closer these few days, I realize that I am now in love with him. I mean.. like a girl loves a boy kind of love, not a fans loves her idol," Xiao Ping explains, "what do you think ?"

Yu Jin swallows the cold ice cream in his mouth before answering, "Anyone has the right to love and be loved." Xiao Ping faintly smiles hearing it.

She's twirling her spoon before puts it in her mouth. "You're right. I'm not expecting him to love me back, anyway. I'm happy enough to be able to love him," she says.

Xiao Ping then changes the way her sight to become investigate and curious. "So, whom do you love, Yu Jin ?" she asks.

Being suddenly attacks, Yu Jin is thunderstruck. His ears are red. To cover his nervous, he smiles and gently pats Xiao Ping's head. "Little girl can not have too much information," he swerves the question.

Xiao Ping acts sullen while rubbing her head. "I know who loves you," she says in secret. Yu Jin knits his forehead while a spoon still in his mouth. He is about to ask 'who' but is halted when Xiao Ping calls someone, "A Lin!"

A Lin who just walked crossing the cafe turns and a bit surprise to see Xiao Ping and Yu Jin. She approaches them. "Why are you returning ?" Yu Jin asks. A Lin left the internet cafe almost an hour ago. "Oh, I left my wallet at the cafe," A Lin answers, avoiding her sight from Yu Jin.

Secretly, Xiao Ping amusedly smiles to see A Lin's awkwardness. Then she has an idea. "A Lin, why don't you order an ice cream. I'm treating you," she says excited. A Lin turns to her with a wonder sight, but Xiao Ping has called the waiter, "Mate, this young lady wants to order and please bring the sorbet I ordered before."

After the waiter comes, Xiao Ping takes the package and stands. "Where are you going ?" Yu Jin asks. "I'm about to give this to boss before it melts," Xiao Ping answers.

"No need. I finished it already. Why don't you just sit here for awhile. It won't take me long," Xiao Ping refuses and straight goes out before anyone can say anything. A Lin can only look at Xiao Ping's back. Her heart beats fast when she glances at the handsome guy in front of her.

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Xiao Ping walks with a smile on her face. It is her purpose to leave Yu Jin and A Lin all alone, who knows this moment can get them closer. Her hand is slightly waving the package in rhythm with her happy walk.

Takeshi is talking to the director about the script then he practices with his opponent. After that he walks toward the set. Suddenly he feels his heart beats hard with no reason.

Xiao Ping is crossing the road with a fast step. Suddenly from her left is heard a loud car horn. Xiao Ping turns to the left and her eyes widens in fear to see a car goes fast toward her.