When A Snail Falls In Love

Ji Bai & Xu Xu Short Story Part 2.2

Epilogue

A year had passed in a flash.

Today, a wine reception in honor of Xu Jun's company's anniversary was taking place, in the city's best hotel. It was early in the evening and the immense ballroom was already brightly lit as the vibrant clothes fleshed out a grand scene, while everyone continued to laugh and talk.

Ji Bai and Xu Xu also came to support her brother. The child was left with Xu Xu's father, who was of course more than happy to babysit.

Xu Jun walked around in the hall with his beautiful female secretary. The Ji couple looked for a quiet corner and sat on the sofa, whispering intimately and enjoying each other's company.

They saw a tall figure walk into the hall and smile at them. "Ji Bai, sister-in-law, you guys are hiding here?"

It was Shu Hang.

Ji Bai released Xu Xu from his embrace and toasted him with his glass. "When did you come to Lin City?"

Shu Hang smiled as he answered, "I came here to play. Sister-in-law, I'll have to borrow Third Brother for a while to introduce him to a couple of friends."

The two men walked for a while and reached the terrace outside. The sky was ink blue and the stars were bright. Ji Bai laughed lightly, "How much have you progressed with Yao Meng?"

Shu Hang sighed, "No progress, I've stopped trying."

Ji Bai no longer asked. Shu Hang had pursued Yao Meng passionately this year, with fruitless effort, so it was very normal for him to give up The two men quietly sipped their wine. Shu Hang looked at the garden downstairs, then suddenly put down his glass, "I need to go to the bathroom. You should go accompany sister-in-law." Then he left like a gust of wind.

Ji Bai's eyesight was very good. He could see the license plate of the car parked by the sidewalk very far away. Wasn't this Yao Meng's car?

This kid, even though he said he wasn't pursuing her anymore, clearly he was still smitten.

Ji Bai held in his laughter and turned back to the reception hall to find his wife.

. . . .

Xu Jun's company was quite well known in the country. Many journalists were camping out at the door. As Yao Meng entered in a cheongsam that curved about her body, the cameras flashed constantly.

"President Yao, we heard that your group intends to invest in Xu Jun's company?"

"President Yao, did you come here today to discuss some terms about a collaboration arrangement with Mr Xu Jun?"

Yao Meng only smiled faintly. The bodyguard next to her cleared the crowds, and she walked on quietly.

At this moment, some reporters rushed over and asked,

"Miss Yao, three months ago, the serial killer Feng Ye was arrested. I heard you provided the police with a lot of clues. Is this true?"

Yao Meng paused, but she continued to walk forwards without answering. The journalists continued to ask questions incessantly.

"Miss Yao, I heard Feng Ye has repeatedly asked to see you in prison, but you have refused. Why are you not meeting him?"

"Feng Ye will be executed next month. Before he dies, will you meet him?"

Only then, did Yao Meng stop. She slowly turned around, saying, "No, I will not go meet him him."

Flashes from the cameras burst out instantly. Yao Meng turned into the reception hall, leaving the hustle and bustle of the journalists behind.