Fight ICE with ICE

Cheng Xiao: The Drag

I look at my dad from my bedroom door. He has been downstairs for quite a few hours talking to Mr. Smith that just came back from China. I'm really hoping that the Mr. Xu dude said yes to the contract so that I can  fake the ice skating lessons for real.

It won't count as faking anymore when I actually start taking the classes and skate relatively okay, eventually at least.

Finally, Mr. Smith stands up. He shakes hands with my dad and leaves. I run downstairs immediately after Mr. Smith is about to close the door. The problem is that I didn't wait for him to close the door fully. I'm running down the stairs in my awfully embarrassing ugly pajamas for a teenager like me who is rich, and should have pajamas made out of silk, and then Mr. Smith enters the house again.

He looks at me, and just stares. It's embarrassing, specially because I kind of like him, and I know he likes me back. It's probably just a small crush for me, but he likes me for real and even wants to pursue me. He wasn't too happy when he heard Ning Fang's announcement, but he did have a big smile when I rejected the dude.

I look at him with a very embarrassed face as he says, "Just wanted to say goodbye to Miss Xiao before I left."

I smile and nod my head before he leaves. I look at my dad with a very embarrassed face while I keep on going downstairs.

"Great impression on your probably soon boyfriend!" He chuckles and then goes back to sit down at the table.

I run to the table and sit down. "Dad! Stop teasing me. He's just a friend." (Miraculous Ladybug and Cat Noir fans know what that phrase means 🤭)

My dad looks at me and chuckles, seeing my still visible embarrassed face.

"Dad, what did the ice skating dude say?"

My dad straightens up and says, "After showing Mr. Xu the contract, Mr. Smith managed to get him to sign the contract. Mr. Xu is talented in the ice, so you've got nothing to worry about. He also doesn't know who his student is, I made sure that he didn't know anything about you, so that way, he accepts. We both know about your well-known reputation."

"So it's set? When is he coming here?"

My dad looks at me straight in the eye, then grabs my hands. "Xiao Xiao, I think its best if you go over to China. It'll be good so you can master your Chinese, plus you can go visit your relatives there."

"I have to go?!?"

"Yes Xiao Xiao. Don't dare try to negotiate because you are going no matter what."

I look at him pleadingly but he just ignores me and stands back up. "You're going to have to pack up so you can travel this weekend on Saturday. You've got 3 days. You are going to stay there for a long time so take whatever you want and as many suitcases as you want."

"Okay dad, I'm going to go to sleep now so I can wake up tomorrow and start packing." I kiss him in the cheek and go upstairs again. I wish I could tell my dad no,  but I could never disrespect my dad. I can't even disobey him since I love him so much. He's the only one who's there for me all the time after all. I can't bear to put up a fight against all of this situation either. I got myself into it, I'll just hope I can get myself out of this situation.

With a smirk on my face, I get to my room an close the door. I throw myself onto my bed and cover my face in my pillows. Did I have to wear this pajama today? Seriously?!? Ugh!

I hear my dad yell from downstairs, "You got time to say bye to all of your friends too, so don't worry!" He doesn't know that I got no friends. Fortunately, I'll have three days to myself then. Ugh, I have to travel to China, instead of him coming here. Why??? Ughhhh! What a drag. [Naruto fans know where that's from ;)]

●AUTHOR'S NOTE

Sooo, what did u guys think abt this chapter? I think it was shorter than usual sorry. Don't worry tho, we are getting to the good parts, now that we know whats happening! Leave any feedback :)