Chapter 5: Not Old Enough

(Some time ago)

"Who are you calling?" Yu Qiao heard Zang Fei asking him so he subconsciously answered, "Lihua is not answering her phone." He is still in school with another hour left before the classes ended for the day, but he is incapable of focusing on anything else.

Aside from worry, Yu Qiao is also feeling suspicious since the last time he'd spoken with Rita. Busy? What will make the maid busy if Mo Lihua is not even home?

"Qiao, she is already big enough to take care of herself. Leave her be," Zang Fei uttered kindly, but the look that she is giving Yu Qiao and his phone is completely the opposite.

Every time Zang Fei sees Yu Qiao being so bothered with Mo Lihua, she cannot help but feel jealous. 'I am your girlfriend, not her!' she screamed inside her mind.

Shaking his head, he replied: "She is not old enough. Lihua does not know that she needs to be very careful when choosing a boyfriend," Yu Qiao said with a frown before adding indignantly, "She is not even allowed to have one!"

Then his phone rang, showing that Rita was calling. Yu Qian immediately pressed the answer button and heard a woman shout "-initely not him!" through the phone In a voice that he could not mistake as being anyone else. Mo Lihua!

Yu Qiao asked frantically, "Hello?! Rita? I heard someone shouting. Is that Lihua?!" He wanted confirmation even though he is already very sure whose voice it is.

"Hey! Rita!" Yu Qiao called out when the maid did not respond.

Rita finally answered, "Ah Young Master Yu, she is still not home, that was the movie I was watching. The Young Miss said that she will contact you when she gets home as it is not a convenient time…", the maid explained.

"Did she mention what time she will be home?" Yu Qiao asked tightly. 'Movie? Do you think, I'm stupid?' he thought to himself.

Why is she lying? Did Mo Lihua tell her to do so?! Why?! He really wants to find out so badly, but Yu Qiao also knows that there is no way for him to get the answer, especially from a maid who is very loyal to Mo Lihua.

Yu Qiao feels his heart aching. He is feeling so betrayed. As far back as he remembers, way back when they were still kids, he always made sure to help her in any way.

He always supported her decisions even if he feels that they were stupid most of the time, like the way she decided to take care of the bullies.

Promising her that he will not take action is one of the regrets that he currently has in his life. Not only because his godfather told him so, but because for Yu Qiao personally, Mo Lihua is very important.

Yu Qiao is her best friend. Mo Lihua is his only sister. So why? Why does she need to lie? What is she afraid of?

Does she not trust him anymore?

"She did not mention that. I just called to update you Young Master Yu," The maid added softly, then hung up after a brief goodbye.

"Where are you going?!" Zang Fei asked Yu Qiao who stood up suddenly. "The break will be over soon!" she added following closely behind him. "We still have a final class!"

Yu Qiao turned around to give Zang Fei a quick kiss on the lips, "I will just do something important. Sorry, but I won't be able to give you a ride home. I will make it up to you!" he shouted as he ran towards the parking lot for his car.

Zang Fei watched the black sports car that was supposed to be her ride home speed out of the University. She repeatedly stomped her feet on the ground furiously after Yu Qiao's car was completely out of view.

"How dare you Mo Lihua?! I told you to stay away from us!", she seethed to herself. Her hand gripped the phone tightly as she frantically searched for the contact she so badly needs. Locating it, Zang Fei smiled evilly. "Do not blame me for this. I will make sure that you won't be able to even show your face at school! B*tch!", she muttered with disdain.