SPECIAL TREATMENT (2)

Mrs Liping and Jianhong stood by the side watching as the music started playing. Xinyi rubbed her hand against her trousers quickly preparing herself. The music started and Xinyi danced trying to follow up with the rhythm of the others. The trainees in the first row seemed to be well experienced as they were all in sync with one another. The second row seemed to be doing well except for the third row who was more concerned with impressing JH making it hard for those at the back.

Jianhong walked through observing the trainees. Of course they were some that were still weak in dancing. But still there was space for improvement. In the upcoming months, they would have to strive hard if they wanted to debut. Time flew by and it was already evening. Jianhong smiled as he saw they finally started to be in sync with one another. Although it wasn't perfect, it was an improvemen

"End. You all did great." Mrs Liping said signaling as they turned off the musi

Xinyi fell to the ground tired and hungry. They had been practicing since morning and even skipped lunch. Suddenly, her eyes looked up and she saw everyone gazing at he

"Get up. Mrs Liping hasn't left." Xinyi saw Shu Chun whispering to he

Groaning from hunger, Xinyi stood up immediately taking her plac

"You girls should rest well. Tomorrow, you will have vocal classes. Don't drink anything cold until then." Mrs Liping sai

"Rest well too, Mrs Liping." They said in uniso

Xinyi held her stomach watching as Mrs Liping nodded her briefly before heading to the door being followed by JH. This time,Jianhong's farewell seemed to be the loudes

"Goodbye Senior." The girls shouted while Xinyi crossed her hand in front of her daydreamin

This seemed to earn a smile from Jianhong as he smiled and waved at the trainees. Opening the door, Xinyi saw him pause which caught her curiosit

"Oh, you are here to see Xinyi?" Xinyi heard her name making her freez

Did her parents find her so soon? Bending down, Xinyi hid behind the other girls trying to avoid the upcoming dange

"Yes. Is there a problem? JH, how was her performance?" Xinyi heard one of them as

Suddenly, she recognized that voice as JH answered in his usual low voice making hard for her to hear anything from where she was. Raising her head, Xinyi watched as Bao Jun entered the roo

"That's it. I'm really going to kill him." Xinyi whispered to herself as she clenched her fis

Bao Jun entered the room searching for Xinyi with his eyes. He knew she was going to be mad but he was more concerned about her to think about anything at that moment. Once upon a time he had also been a trainee and he knew the sufferings behind the decision she had taken. Even though he had done his best to make sure his idols weren't bullied or suffered any grievances, there was so little he could do because he was huma

"Tang Xinyi." Mrs Liping called out for he

Bao Jun walked to the back spotting where she was hiding. Holding her by the back of her neck, Bao Jun waited till she stood up groaning in pai

"It hurts." Xinyi said groaning as she stood u

"Are you okay? Where does it hurt?" Bao Jun asked spinning her aroun

Xinyi found herself confused as she was turned round because of her cousin. Lifting her eyes up, as usual she saw everyone in the room including JH looking at he

"Enough. Everyone is staring." Xinyi whispered making Bao Jun look aroun

Gazing back at his cousin, Bao Jun's smirked realizing Xinyi was embarrassed. Even though he had agreed to allow her train in the agency, he was going to try and change her mind. If making sure they misunderstood was going to make her leave, he was willing to do i

"Xinyi, I especially came to pick you up. You must be hungry. Let's go eat." Bao Jun said dragging her out of the room as Xinyi bent her head using one hand to cover her fac

After they had come out, Xinyi released her hand forcefully making Bao Jun gaze at the hand he had used to hold her. Obviously she was angry. Folding his arms, Bao Jun gazed at Xiny

"You are not hungry?" Bao Jun aske

Ignoring Bao Jun, Xinyi stomped away to her cousin's office. Opening the door, the delicious smell of food hit her even before she laid eyes to search for the food. Holding her stomach, Xinyi feasted upon the food with her eyes devouring it. Bao Jun caught up with her watching as she stood still by the door. Entering inside, Bao Jun gazed at the food on the table and laughed entering insid

"Since you are so hungry, why don't you come and sit?" Bao Jun aske

Xinyi gazed at her cousin confused for a second before realizing she had been caught drooling. Rolling her eyes at her cousin, Xinyi walked to the table and sat. Picking her chopsticks, Xinyi leaned forward sniffing the delicious fish in front of he

"Here. I made sure to prepare everything you like. Spicy Sichuan fish soup, spring onion braised fish, Sichuan pork, honey chicken. All of them that you like." Bao Jun said placing a piece of fish on her plat

Gazing at her cousin, Xinyi scoffed at him briefly before turning her face awa

"Okay Xinyi. Don't be like this. I really came to pick you up. Aren't you hungry? Look. I prepared all these dishes for you." Bao Jun sai

"It's enough that you prepared these dishes for me. But, everyone must be talking about the both of us. Some even think I'm your girlfriend." Xinyi sai

"Girlfriend? Can't they see that you and I have the same surname? How can you be my girlfriend?" Bao Jun asked trying his best not to laug

"Tang Bao Jun! This is serious. I don't want JH to think I am just a spoilt brat who doesn't know how to do anything." Xinyi sai

"Tang Xinyi. I really don't care what Jianhong thinks about our relationship. You are here to train. If not, then go home." Bao Jun said seriousl

"Hey! Why, why are you being so serious? Didn't I already tell you? I came here because I have nothing to do at home. As you know, school isn't resuming any time soon. Being at home everyday is too boring." Xinyi sai

"Even if you are bored, they are thousands of things to do. Don't come here and cause trouble for me." Bao Jun sai

"Enough. You are scolding me. Be careful that I don't lose my appetite and leave. Okay. Let's eat." Xinyi said quickly stuffing her mouth with food making Bao Jun's heart softe

"Slow down. Nobody body's going to take your food from you." Bao Jun sai

Xinyi swallowed her food smiling as she looked at her cousin. He had always had a soft heart for her. When she was little, he used to tell her the same thing all over and all over again. Nobody was going to take her food. Even if she was the daughter of an elite family, it didn't stop her from being bullied when she was young. Every day when she came, her food would always be taken from her. Until Bao Jun transferred to her schoo

"Thank you." Xinyi said briefly before stuffing her mouth agai

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Meanwhile, Jianhong gathered with Randy and Liuxian waiting for their good as they say down outside. This was Liuxian's favorite restaurant and once in a while, they had made it important to bring him here. The restaurant was very close to the agency making it easy for them. Glancing at his phone, Jianhong checked the time briefly before glancing back at the empty spot meant for Mochi

"Don't worry. Mochi will definitely arrive soon." Randy said as his eyes followed Jianhong's own to the chai

Jianhong sighed shaking his head at the thought of their maknae. Mochi has always been willful just like Randy which was why he had done his best to ensure the both of them stayed far away from each other. They were like a bomb and a detonator put together. But somehow, Randy always seemed to know something about the whereabouts of Moch

"Aunty, is it done?" Jianhong called out realizing Liuxian's impatienc

"Already done." A middle aged woman replied heading out with several people following he

Placing all the dishes on the table, Jianhong watched as the woman glanced Liuxian briefly before leaving. Reaching out for the chopsticks close to him, Jianhong handed it over to Liuxian. Just as they were about to eat, Mochi arrived. But not alon

"I'm here. Sorry Senior. I was really caught up by traffic. Me and Liena went to get some ice cream." Mochi said holding the chair for Liena to sit down beside Jianhon

Jianhong turned his face focusing on Liuxian after Mochi had taken his sea

"Greetings Seniors. Hope I didn't keep Mochi from returning early?" Liena asked looking at Jianhong as she talke

"It's okay. Although we didn't expect you to be here. Allow me to order for you." Randy said taking the menu from the table.ud.t.g.e.r.e.i.r.. **n.l.d.n.d.d.y.d.h.d.d.y.e.r.d.e.d.i.e.t.d.r.d.p.n.r.n.t.m.k.r.e.y.g.t.n.d.e.r.r.c.t.gh we didn't expect you to be here. Allow me to order for you." Randy said taking the menu from the table.