If The Moon Can Be Counted As A Star - Chapter 39

Doctor Gmeis instructed Muckbuckle, “Let Jingyi go! Let’s go back to the residence first, Muckbuckle.” He let Jingyi go. Regardless his actions had a significance of rift, the adults that were watching would have trouble understanding his mood including the other witnesses.

“I have to go Silver Frei,” Doctor Gmeis excused herself while Muckbuckle walk ahead of her. “That child is a werepire–” Doctor Gmeis then covered Muckbuckles mouth with a hand which made Xiao Mei Zhi and the rest that was still close to them perplexed since they did not certainly hear what Muckbuckle just said.

When Doctor Gmeis and Muckbuckles left the room, Doctor Frei gritted his teeth while he move to were Mister Shirong was and did what he could to put less shame on what just happened: “My companions did not do that in purpose to offend the orphanage staff and children here. I am sorry Mister Pan Shirong. I am saying this in behalf of what they have done. It would and will not happen again. I will certainly handle it better next time!”

Xiao Mei Zhi thought about how upright Doctor Frei was as he did an apology in the public. Mister Shirong instantly saw through Doctor Freis sincerity, he tapped Doctor Freis shoulder, “You sound like a teenager who stole some bread at a store. It is fine Silver Frei, the storm has calmed down.”

By the time Mister Shirong finish his sentence, the cook and a few caretakers have arrived and they slowly brought in their dinner that came from the kitchen.

“Good timing,” Bai Biao gladly said it loudly in relief. As for the children who got intimidated by what Doctor Gmeis and Muckbuckle did, they (the children) were slowly calming down.

Mister Shirong encouraged the kids to settle down on their sits. “Serve the dinner first on this side,” He requested the caretakers that were handling the food. Then he continued to guide them in the next few tables.

Xiao Mei Zhi wanted to serve the other children but she was with Jingyi the whole time. It was her first time defending a child, it felt different with adrenaline rush. She was feeling dizzy when she used a tone like that at Doctor Gmeis. She do not know how to face Doctor Gmeis next time.

Jingyi mumbled, “Can you get me a glass of lukewarm water?” Xiao Mei Zhi was the only person near Jingyi but still asked for a sure thought, “Are you talking to me?” Xiao Mei Zhi tilted her head to see Jingyis face that was covered with a few strands of hair.

“Idiot, I will go get it by myself,” When Xiao Mei Zhi expected that there will be a friendly progress between them. Unfortunately, not at the moment.

Yet, Xiao Mei Zhi would not allow this chance to slip away, she needed to develop a trust on Jingyi.

Even if that trust for Xiao Mei Zhi was hard to accomplish.

Then she shortly recalled what Doctor Frei told her, ‘I wanted you to also try going to a psychologist.’ She might need it. So with confidence coming from Xiao Mei Zhis stubborn pride, she stop Jingyi from standing up from her sit.

“I will go get your glass of water,”

“Make it quick.”

When Bai Biao noticed Xiao Mei Zhi walking away from the table, he asked permission to Mister Shirong. “Mister Shirong, I have to get water.” Mister Shirong who was busy settling down the rest of the kids just nodded and said, “Get a glass of water for me too.” With that said, Bai Biao did not waste a minute to touch on the water dispenser.

“Why you come alone here? The water can be served by someone else or you can always call me to do this kind of stuff.”

Xiao Mei jiggles her head as an indication of denying Bai Biaos advice, “No, it is fine. I do not want to be a bother. Besides aren’t you supposed to be monitoring the surroundings at this time?” She dragged one glass away from the kitchen trolley. When she placed the glass near the heat button Bai Biao then inserted his index finger to push the control for her, “Let me help you. You are our guest here.”

Xiao Mei Zhi was startled for what he did. But it only lasted for seconds.

“Mister Biao, its fine. I can handle this. You go get your glass. I will go now.” Bai Biao was about to get a hold on Xiao Mei Zhis wrist but he stopped. Not because he was controlling himself but because of Jingyi who was grimacing at him like he was a pest. And when Xiao Mei Zhi shifted her view to look at Jingyi, she lowered back her head down and Bai Biao was qualified to walk again. He felt weird and just continue on getting a glass of water for himself and Mister Shirong.

Meanwhile, Xiao Mei Zhi got back to Jingyis side.

“Here is your glass of water–” Jingyi grabbed the glass without any sound, with no ‘Thank you’ at all. Her procedure in taking the glass from Xiao Mei Zhi was like air. Fast wind blowing a leaf.

“Seems like you are way, way thirsty.” Xiao Mei Zhi said as she tugged her hair to ponytail, she was slightly sweating and her scent streamed into Jingyis nose.

It was a delicious smell but Jingyi pretend to be disgusted. So she harshly said “You look ugly. Drop your hair down. Filthy person.” Xiao Mei Zhi almost plunged her jaw after what Jingyi said to her. ‘You look ugly.’

‘Filthy person.’

Those voices added up another words in her heads recollection. It was like a tape being set up already in a radio to be replayed all over again when it was time to listen.

So she let her hair loose and just let her sweats be. Xiao Mei Zhi was not focused. She returned to her chair, since Jingyi does need her anymore. Even if Jingyi did not say anything, she already know that.

“You can not convince her at this point even if you did defend her,” Doctor Frei said before he sat on his chair facing Xiao Mei Zhi. While the servers placed a plate and foods on their table.

“You do not want to sit beside me?”

“No.” Xiao Mei Zhi directly responded but then Doctor Frei looked up and started staring deeply at the door. He was listening or observing something that Xiao Mei Zhi and the rest of those normal people can not see nor sense.

“Doctor Frei is there something wrong?”

Xiao Mei Zhi asked and Doctor Frei lowered his tone mysteriously.

“Another group are coming for us.”