If The Moon Can Be Counted As A Star - Chapter 37

Doctor Frei asked Xiao Mei Zhi from his back, “What did Doctor Gmeis tell you?”

Xiao Mei Zhi was unsure what to respond, “She just told me that she will catch up with us later.” Doctor Frei then nodded.

They were heading to the dining area. Xiao Mei Zhi then saw other kids waiting for the food at their respective sits. She was just now listening to Doctor Frei and Mister Shirongs rambling conversation, admiring how they can keep their energy at an age like that but just as she was prepared to continue listening, they both went silent. Including the other kids that was about to witness something they should not remember.

They were looking at the dining areas door.

Doctor Gmeis came with a kick coming from her left foot to open the door with a bang after sorting out the information that she has to give to Xiao Mei Zhi while she was walking towards the table in preparation for placing down a stack of papers onto Xiao Mei Zhis space in the horizontal surface.

Doctor Frei stood up and looked in front of Xiao Mei Zhi before glancing at Doctor Gmeis, “Doctor Gmeis? What is going on?” Doctor Freis tall physique blocked the light at once in Xiao Mei Zhis side.

Xiao Mei Zhi looked up at Doctor Frei while she got startled, “The girls information that you are going to adopt Doctor Frei,” Doctor Gmeis confidently said her part even if it was to risky to lie. She gently tapped on the stack of papers with her fingers, “It will be used for knowing what kind of girl she is plus there are detailed instructions on how to settle the adoption papers for her.”

“Doctor Frei, I am glad to know that you are adopting a child.” Mister Shirong proudly said it as if it was an answer from the heavens above. He must be satisfied of the success in keeping the children from the orphanage just to be prepared for a happy family and their unknowingly permanent future.

Doctor Frei however was dumbfounded for a moment but then he knew that Xiao Mei Zhi should start talking about the adoption thing privately with him at of this time. Doctor Frei told Xiao Mei Zhi to stand next to him.

“Come here Xiao Mei Zhi. You must have something a lot from your mind. And I want you to tell me what is your opinion about me adopting a child.”

Xiao Mei Zhi was attached on getting Jingyi to be adopted that she even forgot that Doctor Gmeis was straightforward type of woman, she did not know that she will be in a hot seat. She can not reject Doctor Freis request which made her stood up and go stand beside Doctor Frei.

Mister Shirong excused himself with Bai Biao, “Doctor Gmeis, the kids are now in a state of confusion. I have to help them so would you not mind if I asked you to join us?” He then smiled at Doctor Frei with Xiao Mei Zhi on his side, “I will be back. And by that time dinner will be officially served.”

Xiao Mei Zhi usually just avoid communicating in public just like this with Doctor Frei and Doctor Gmeis presence, she only wanted to stay forever in her room but after what everything happened. . she would start to try in attending this kind of gatherings since this time she has a reason –Jingyi.

As Doctor Gmeis, Bai Biao and Mister Shirong left the table, Jingyi was just quietly observing everyone. Including Doctor Frei and Xiao Mei Zhis insect category of dialogue.

“You can not just let Doctor Gmeis do that to me in public.”

“How would I even know about what she was about to say? I am not a goddess of prediction nor a tarrot card. And I am your guess. I have to remind you that you are going to give me what I wanted, remember?”

“But that was only Doctor Gmeis side-”

“What she said to me is what you wanted me to hear. So do not pretend that and also do not push a reason that drags Doctor Gmeis here.” She defended Doctor Gmeis instead if Doctor Frei will criticize her when they get back to the residence. It would be much safer for Doctor Gmeis since she helped her on her behalf.

Doctor Frei stared at Xiao Mei Zhi, “What is it that you want? How can I help with it? Since your opinion would not change on how you will look at me. So I will just let it be.”

Xiao Mei Zhi did not feel bad after hearing Doctor Freis side, she in fact feel a tiny, just a tiny bit of hope bloomed inside her. An illustration of those undeveloped chick that did not even know it breaks down its shell with small cracks.

She looked at the stack of papers that were still intact on the opposite side of the table she stands in. As Doctor Frei reached one hand out to placed his palm down on the papers. She lowered her gazed with her special dark downcasted eyelashes vibing in. Then, Doctor Freis hand jerked gently as he saw Xiao Mei Zhis expression, leaving his hands shadow in the papers for a minute.

With that, without holding back Xiao Mei Zhi explained to Doctor Frei as she turned to looked at Jingyi. She was sitting. Two chairs away from the other side of the table.

“You must take a good look at the papers. Think of it as me. If I am the paper my life is easy. I came handy at first but in the end. . after being used, I will be left crumpled or worse thrown out in the trash can and definitely be burned. However, papers like me can be recycled. Just like Jingyi, she has a chance to have a second look in life.”

Xiao Mei Zhi poked the piece of paper that Doctor Frei grab and faced it in front of her, “Then what about you? What if the paper is Jingyi and you are Jingyi, what would you do?”