69novels Chapter 8 Conversation
Chapter 8 Conversation
Everyone in the car was at ease, and Xie Mingmu said no more. They finally arrived at the hospital, and the final test results were almost identical to Xie Mingmu's diagnosis.
If she doesn't receive proper treatment and rest, but instead goes out and makes a commitment to her career, Hirai Momo will have to use a wheelchair in the future.
Upon hearing the news, Hirai Momo was filled with lingering fear. She had originally planned to just spray some random product and then join the team on their schedules. The others were also saddened and offered her words of comfort.
Given the current situation, even if JYP Entertainment is short of money, they have no choice but to adjust Hirai Momo's schedule and arrange for her to be hospitalized for rest. Actually, this is good news, as they have been working non-stop since their debut, and this time Hirai Momo can finally get some rest and recuperation.
They had a schedule to attend in the afternoon, so after seeing that Hirai Momo was resting peacefully, Mina stayed to accompany Hirai Momo, as previously decided, while the others took the time to rest and then she would go to the scene when it was almost time.
As for why they didn't just pair Xie Mingmu with Hirai Momo, even if Mina felt comfortable with it, would the others? To be honest, Xie Mingmu was a complete stranger to them.
Secondly, it was really not good to leave Hirai Momo alone in the hospital. Her leg was temporarily lame, making it inconvenient for her to do anything, and no assistant could be arranged in time. Mina could only help Hirai Momo get through this awkward period.
As Minatozaki Sana was leaving, she gave Xie Mingmu and Mina a knowing look, which made Xie Mingmu feel like his underwear had been exposed.
Then the little black girl glanced at Xie Mingmu casually, and finally Kim Da-hyun gave Xie Mingmu a fake smile, which made Xie Mingmu a little frightened. Why did this person smile so fakely, like a robot?
"That really fair-skinned guy on your team, why does he have such a creepy smile?" Xie Mingmu walked up to Mingjing Nan and started an awkward conversation: "The fake smile girl."
"What's so scary about it? It's actually quite interesting." Mina tried her best to maintain her composure as a teammate. "But, what are you doing on the peninsula?"
Although Mina also felt the joy of the reunion, there were some things she felt she still needed to clarify with Xie Mingmu.
Xie Mingmu is a low-key and reserved boy who doesn't express his thoughts directly. He prefers to beat around the bush, saying things like, "The night is beautiful tonight," or "I want to watch the dawn with you." This is the kind of expression he uses correctly.
So when Xie Mingmu heard this, he began to hesitate. Even if someone pointed a gun at him, he might not say "I came here to find you." In fact, it was Minami who took the initiative to be with him in the first place.
Although the two didn't know each other very well, Mina knew Xie Mingmu's personality very well. "If you don't want to talk about it, then forget it."
"I just like photography. I never expected to join your company right after starting work. What a coincidence." Xie Mingmu made up a reason to try and get away with it.
Mina smiled and said, "Photography? Isn't that a waste of your talent? You might as well become JYP's legal counsel. It's a waste of your talent as a law student to be a photographer."
She realized she was laughing a little too happily, then her expression changed. "Back when we were dating, you used to talk to me about the differences between civil law and common law systems, and about the merits of Hong Kong's prostitute system..."
"That's true, talking about these things is indeed a bit boring." Xie Mingmu recalled the scene where Wanxia and the other person were at the place where the cherry blossoms were falling. At that time and place, he should have done something romantic instead of spoiling the mood like this.
"Could it be because of this that you..." Xie Mingmu seemed to suddenly realize something.
"No..." Mina hurriedly interrupted Xie Mingmu. Actually, she quite liked him, because the way he earnestly explained legal knowledge to her under the setting sun was quite attractive... "Let's not talk about this anymore, it's all in the past, isn't it?"
"I was just talking nonsense." Xie Mingmu seemed nonchalant, but she was still hung up on the reasons for their breakup. However, she didn't want to talk about it, and he wouldn't force her.
"It's always like this. Can't you be a little more proactive or assertive?" Mina sighed inwardly. If you had been a little more assertive back then, maybe I wouldn't have come to the peninsula.
Yes, even today, Xie Mingmu still doesn't know the reason why Mina chose to break up with him.
Xie Mingmu considered many reasons. Perhaps she was greedy for fame and fortune, wanting to debut as a big star and enjoy money and the adoration of the world. But Xie Mingmu thought again that her family was well-off, and when he was with her, she was a girl who did not pursue a material life. In fact, she could be described as somewhat simple. Like him, she was a low-key person who usually chose to stay at home in her spare time and would occasionally go out for a walk.
Moreover, Xie Mingmu did not cheat on his wife, nor did he maintain any ambiguous relationships with other women. He was indifferent to any advances from other women.
The two of them had always been in a very sweet relationship until the day she suddenly proposed breaking up. Xie Mingmu still clearly remembers that day; it was when the snow was melting and it felt very cold.
"Let's sit for a while." Mina sat down with him on a chair in the hospital corridor.
Xie Mingmu wanted to sit closer to Mina, but found that Mina also moved slightly, maintaining the same position.
The atmosphere became awkward again. "How have you been these past few years?"
"It's alright, let's leave it at that."
Mina's answer was brief. The two had been separated for so long that they didn't know what to say to each other. In order to avoid falling into silence, Xie Mingmu tried hard to find a topic.
Have you eaten?
"Not yet, I'm a little hungry now."
Xie Mingmu took out his phone to buy something to eat, but as soon as he stood up, he realized he hadn't set up mobile payment. So he reached into his pocket, felt around, and pulled out a 1000 won bill. He looked somewhat embarrassed at Mina: "Perhaps you don't have any money with you?"
"No." Mina chuckled.
Xie Mingmu shrugged: "I only have 1000 yuan left, which is enough to buy chewing gum. Don't move around here, I'll go buy some and come back soon, okay?" After saying that, he ran out to find a convenience store, partly because he was indeed hungry, but more so to avoid embarrassment.
Mina watched his retreating figure, resting her chin on her hand.
After each dance class, they would stroll around the Umeda underground shopping mall or the Hankyu Street shopping street together, chewing gum as they walked.
What impressed her most was when they were riding the HEP FIVE Ferris wheel, Xie Mingmu blew a huge bubble, and Mina took the opportunity to pop it, completely covering Xie Mingmu's face. Finally, in the heat of the moment... this was also when Mina's first kiss happened.
Xie Mingmu taught Mina how to blow bubbles more than once, but unfortunately, Mina still hadn't learned how by the time they broke up.
Now, she has learned it.