At 9:50, Li Kai arrived to take over my shift. I watched as he inserted his rain-dripping umbrella into the stand by the door and peered outside.
The rain was fine and dense, showing no signs of stopping.
Seeing my worried expression, Li Kai asked, “Did you forget your umbrella? Take mine to get home.”
“No need,” I replied. “This rain looks like it might last all night. You live far away and need your umbrella. My apartment is close, just a few steps away.”
After finishing my shift with Li Kai, I walked out and rushed into the rain. The downpour was heavier than expected, large, cold droplets soaking my hair and face, trickling down my neck into my clothes.
I shivered.
“Xiao Bing…” Li Kai, holding an umbrella, chased after me and grabbed my hand. I almost slipped, but he supported my waist.
He pushed the umbrella into my hand. “Take it. I’ll have a friend bring me another one later.”
“I…”
I tried to push the umbrella back, about to say: No need!
A ray of light shot over, stinging my eyes. I quickly covered them with my arm. After adjusting, I lowered my arm and saw a person stepping out of a black RV in the heavy rain.
Fine droplets shattered on his handsome face, momentarily piercing my heart. I broke free from Li Kai’s hand and ran to Ye Zhengchen, my heart pounding. “What are you doing here?”
“Felt a bit stuffy alone in the apartment, came out for some air.”
As a medical student, I didn’t think an injured person with an immobilized right hand should drive out on a rainy night. But with such a handsome guy, dragging his bandaged right arm to pick me up, I was completely moved.
If he weren’t Ye Zhengchen, I would absolutely throw myself into his arms and tell him: I’m sticking with you for life!
He glanced at Li Kai standing at the convenience store entrance and opened the passenger door. “Get in.”
I waved to Li Kai with a smile. “Little Li, I’m leaving now. Bye!”
