Worries

Mai Qi wiped her tears in embarrassment but avoided my gaze.

"Mai Qi, you don't want my little uncle to feel indebted to you?" I asked her softly.

Mai Qi paused, and then she nodded slightly.

I couldn't help but feel relieved.

I pulled her hand. "Silly girl, then just say that. Why are you crying? I thought you were feeling down because you think you wouldn't be good enough for him after your legs are injured!"

Mai Qi was embarrassed. I stood up and wheeled her along the garden path. "Mai Qi, can you tell me what was on your mind when you took the bullet for my little uncle?"

Mai Qi gave me a wry smile. "What was I thinking? I didn't have the time to think. Jing Ni and I were surfing the internet when the internet was cut off. We were about to lodge a complaint against the hotel when Tong Le barged in with his men. He pulled us and ran.