342 A different path than the past

"..."

Jun grabbed Ai's arm. "Let's run for our lives."

Suddenly, he felt a firm hand upon his shoulder who refused to let him with a wide grin on his face. "Juuun!"

Ai was surprised to see Xing Bi behind him. "Xing Bi."

"Ai!" She gave her a tight, cuddling hug. "Ah, it's such a relief to see my cute Ai here!"

Jun inwardly several deep breaths. 

Okay, calm down. Things are still in control.

But he couldn't stop the distaste leaking from his face. "...What are you doing here?"

"It's my first date with Xing Bi!" He hopped to hug him. "The first stepping stone of my life to win her love."

Ai stared at him. "So you were telling the truth that day?"

Nian glared at her and harrumphed. "You didn't believe me! I told you I wasn't hallucinating. Xing Bi indeed agreed on a date with me!"

Jun grimaced. "First date at a carnival?"

Ai looked at Jun accusingly. "Carnival is not romantic?"