Breaking Into Pieces

Hong Guan was knocked to the ground but he didn't intend to strike Cheng Yiran back. He sat on the ground with head lowered and touched his injured face.

Cheng Yiran extended a hand and wanted to lift him up but was refused when Hong Guan slapped his hand away.

A while later, Hong Guan got up himself and tidied up his clothes, "I'll go to fix my makeup. No matter what, I will finish my last performance tonight." Cheng Yiran looked upset. Hong Guan patted his shoulder, "Wash your face and calm down."

Cheng Yiran clenched his fist and asked Hong Guan just as he was about to leave, "Don't you remember our promise?"

Both of them had their backs against each other.

Hong Guan raised his head with taking a deep breath, "I will have a new baby soon, I need money..." He shook his head, "You know that I am not alone anymore, I need to feed my family. Yiran, we don't have the talent for music..."