Chapter 101 MaiMai

Ten minutes before boarding, Max rushed to the airport.

He almost arrived late because of traffic congestion and because he had just come from a film set.

Bai Zhenzhu took out a tissue and wiped the sweat from Max's forehead.

"Actually, you didn't have to come and see me off; I could have done it myself."

"How can that be? We've only just started dating, and you're already going abroad. No matter how busy I am or how much I can't get away, I have to come and see my girlfriend off!"

That's right, Max answered Bai Zhenzhu's question firmly that day. He wanted to be with her, even if it was a long-distance relationship, he could take time to visit her in Italy often.

"Oh, didn't you say you're going to Italy for Fashion Week next month? We can meet up then."

Before he knew it, Bai Zhenzhu started acting cute again, making Max feel like he was being electrocuted.

The white pearl was more and more adorable the more he looked at her. He liked her so much that he wanted to keep her with him all the time and kiss her whenever he thought of her.

"I'm about to board the plane, so I'm leaving now, Max."

Bai Zhenzhu listened to the announcement and hurriedly went to board the plane.

As soon as I turned around, Max hooked my waist and lifted me up.

He looked at her with deep affection.

Her eyes held a lingering tenderness as she spoke softly, "Pearl, wait a moment, we haven't had our farewell kiss yet!"

Bai Zhenzhu glanced around and reminded him, "Max, I don't want our scandal to be on the front page again tomorrow. Please spare my life! We'll talk about it when you get to Italy! Okay, that's all for now, I really have to go."

Max nodded regretfully, then watched with reluctance as Bai Zhenzhu entered the cabin.

He secretly made up his mind that next time they met, he would kiss Bai Zhenzhu until she was breathless!

Once inside the cabin, Bai Zhenzhu could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

This Max is different from Su Yizheng; he's very impatient and always trying to take advantage of her.

But now she's allergic to intimate relationships, and also to men.

I just can't bring myself to open my mouth!

Sigh, I'll just have to hide for as long as I can!

...

Having been to the hospital three times, Shi Jin had become immune to the smell of disinfectant.

This time, he remained unconscious for three days and three nights before waking up.

The doctor said his will to live wasn't very strong, which is why he slept for so long.

This time, Shi's father also came.

He had been busy with a real estate project abroad for some time, and his mother hadn't told him many things.

He never expected that his son would become so dejected in just a few months.

He scolded Shi Jin with exasperation, "Shi Jin, you've really disappointed me! Just a woman, and you've turned yourself into this grotesque mess! Let me tell you, give up on that Bai Zhenzhu girl. I've already arranged a marriage for you. You'll be engaged to her as soon as you're discharged from the hospital!"

Shi Jin, with bandages wrapped around his head, stared at his father in astonishment.

Shi's father never interfered in his emotional affairs, only requiring him to be strict with himself and live up to his status as the heir of the Shi family.

I never expected him to arrange a marriage for me, and even get me engaged?

The father was different from the mother; he was authoritative and domineering.

He dared not resist; even widening his eyes made his heart tighten.

But she still managed to say, "Dad, I don't want to get engaged. I want to focus on my career first."

What appears to be a sound idea is actually just a way to procrastinate.

Shi's father understood immediately at a glance and refused sharply, "You are not allowed to refuse this engagement, otherwise I will expel you from the family register tomorrow!"

"dad!"

Shi Jin coughed incessantly, but his father was a man of his word and would not give Shi Jin any room for negotiation.

"That's settled then. You take good care of yourself. I'm going back to the company now."

When Shi's father passed away, Shi Jin felt as if the sky had fallen.

Not only is his beloved woman going abroad to marry and settle with another man, but he is also forced into a marriage of convenience, taking the most painful path.

He looked pitifully at his mother, "Mom, I don't want an arranged marriage..."

“Son, Mom agrees with your dad’s decision. You know that girl, and I’m sure you’ll be satisfied.”

"I know him? Who?"

“Mai Mai…”

Mai Mai, Mai Yue'er, is the daughter of the mayor of Kyoto, a national second-level figure skater, and is studying law in Country M.

Just a few days ago, Bai Zhenzhu met the girl who was chatting and laughing with Shi Jin in the mall and at the restaurant, and their relationship seemed ambiguous.

He was Shi Jin's childhood neighbor and close friend.

After high school, she went abroad to study and only returned to China a few days ago. Out of childhood friendship, Shi Jin agreed to go out with her a few times.

However, these were all interactions between friends, and there was no inappropriate behavior or speech.

Unexpectedly, her parents had already planned to arrange a marriage between her and the Mai family.

A deep sense of powerlessness washed over her. She knew that since her father had said this, the marriage was almost a done deal.

He stopped talking, turned around, pulled the covers over his head, and sullenly stood there by himself...

...

A month later, Shi Jin was discharged from the hospital.

He could have been discharged in half a month, but Shi Jin dragged it out to a whole month.

In the past month, he has heard a lot of news, whether from friends or from the internet.

I paid particular attention to the news about the guy named Max.

He knew that the weakling named Max was leaving the entertainment industry and had started dating someone outside the industry, saying they were getting married.

Shi Jin knew that the non-celebrity girlfriend reported by the media was Bai Zhenzhu.

It turns out that even Bai Zhenzhu has moments when she doesn't lie; she really is getting married.

He gave a bitter smile and deleted all traces of Bai Zhenzhu from his phone, including the hidden photos of her in his album...

"Shi Jin, I've come to pick you up from the hospital!"

Mai Mai, dressed in a white Chanel-style suit, was full of energy and ran to Shi Jin's side like a little sun.

She raised her hand, intending to take Shi Jin's arm, but Shi Jin dodged it in disgust.

"Shi Jin? You?"

Mai Mai withdrew her hands, feeling awkward and unsure of what to do.

Mai Mai had a crush on Shi Jin since she was a child. When she heard her father say that he was going to get engaged to Shi Jin, she jumped for joy.

She had long been prepared to become Shi Jin's lover.

But today, she was met with Shi Jin's indifference and disgust, which inevitably made her sad and hurt.

Shi Jin knew that since some things couldn't be changed, he would face them in his own way.

"MaiMai, I can get engaged to you, but you need to be prepared, I might... not love you..."