Episode 6

Her almond shaped tender eyes hid behind her spectacles, her perfectly angled nose now had some deliberately made acnes and blackheads. Xi Molly was good in make-up and stuffs because she liked pampering herself at times and now that she has no one to depend on, she has to make use of her knowledge to get through it all.

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Xi Jingfei was sitting by the window letting the sun beams fade away the darkness in her heart even if just for a few seconds. Sipping her Espresso, she simply looked at the newspaper. Stunned and shocked, for a moment, couldn’t believe her eyes. With shaking hands she picked up the papers and looked again. The news headlines read,

{Public in rage, asking for justice}

{Country’s daughter sold her soul to devil}

{An Administrative Chief or An Army Officer’s murderer?}

{The mysterious death of a Special Forces Commander angered the public}

These were some of the news headlines which showed how discontented the public was over a misunderstanding. The one who suffered the most because of the incident was now turned into a murderer. The one who should be feeling wronged having paid such a price for loving her country whole heartedly, was now being wronged by the same country.

How could they do this? How could they believe circumstantial evidences without checking their authenticity? I’m the one who lost her family and name because of those bastards and now I’m the one they are going to question!! How can they uphold justice this way?

Xi Jingfei was sinking in her thoughts, when she heard the doorbell. Shocked because of the reports, she panicked thinking it to be the police here to arrest her. But she didn’t leave any traces so how could they find her so quickly.

No way! It can’t be….. Abruptly a thought came to her mind, if it was her enemies… that could be worse than having been arrested by the police. Not letting her imagination run wild, she hastily opened the door. Sighing she confusedly looked at the person in front of her. It was Cao Gao. Not knowing his true intentions she didn’t invite him in and just talked at the door itself.

Cao Gao: “What took you so long to answer the door?”

“What are you here for? And wait a second, how did you find my address?”

“Miss Xi, you sure have a knack of making it to the headlines. Miss you’re leading charts yet again. Congratulations!! “

“You are changing the topic. I asked you how in the world you found me. I remember not leaving you with any contact information either.”

“It’s not that tough to find anyone in this City L, as long as I want to. And I’m here to give you your ID card. I’ve also prepared your visa and passport, even though it wasn’t in the deal, because I believe you will need them in times like this.”

“Wasn’t it due for day after tomorrow? How did make it in just one day? And what’s your intension coming all the way here to deliver it.”

“It was only for safety measure that I came here in person to give you this. I got it made urgently because one of my lackeys told me about today’s headlines. Have you not read them yet?”

“I have. Come inside I can’t be seen.”

“You did your makeover because of that?”

“No, I had already changed myself before even looking at the news. You recognised me anyway. So, are you here to give me some more hurtful comments like many others? Or are you here to see if I’ll be weak so you can take advantage?”

Xi Jingfei had always been a direct person. She didn’t like the back bitching others did neither would she indulge herself in something of the sort. Not going against her usual practice she casually asked Cao Gao’s opinion as she curiously looked at him with a little impatience and lingering suspicion. Cao Gao took a deep breath before answering in a deep confident voice,

Cao Gao: “I don’t trust anyone but my own judgement. It’s not my first time seeing your work. The day you came to our place, I had already told my people to not create any accounts in your name because talking with you I vaguely predicted you would be in dire needs. Even in my line of work, people respect officials such as yourself because its souls like yours that keeps the country going and lets it reach its pinnacles. That’s why I’m here to give you your ID and passport, you can leave this country whenever you want to. And please don’t degrade yourself to their level, to those who are disregarding your name, for I believe there will come a day when they will realize whom they have wronged and that day the whole nation will have to say sorry to you. It’s up to you if you want to live in the country or leave the country, in any case I can make suitable arrangements for you.”

Xi Jingfei: “Why are you doing all this for me? I don’t have that much of money on me, instead if you hand me over to the police you could gain more.”

In this very moment Xi Jingfei was no longer able to trust anyone, she had started doubting even her very existence. The whole world had turned against her without letting her explain. They had declared her guilty without any trials in the court.

Cao Gao: “It’s not about money. I can make money anywhere, without you and with you it’s the same. But only a few out there are able to earn my respect and luckily you are one among them. You still haven’t remembered me, have you?”

So they had met earlier? Or is Cao Gao someone sent by her enemies? Or is he here to uncover some deep-rooted secrets?

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