Part 2 Hello, Mr. Major General I'm Gu Nianzi

271. Drenced in sweat!

It was true that Gu Nianzi had contacted Mei Xiawen less frequently since arriving to the States. Most of the time, it was him texting her to ask her check their shared Weibo, "Always On My Mind." Gu Nianzhi had been so preoccupied with the Nandou system incident that she barely had time to eat or sleep, let alone spare time to share her musings online? However she couldn't say anything when she watched Mei Xiawen's intent eyes and gaunt face.
Mei Xiawen embraced Gu Nianzhi, nuzzling the warm top of her head as he asked in a quiet voice, "What happened to your face?"
Gu Nianzhi squirmed out of his arms and covered her face, pouting, "...I got hit."
"What?! By who? Who had the gall to hit you? Did you call the police?" Mei Xiawen asked with total seriousness, "I don't believe that anyone can get away with something like this in the States."
Gu Nianzhi hung her head in embarrassment, "...I started it."
Mei Xiawen, "..."
"Then it must've been because they crossed the line. Nianzhi did it out of self-defense, right?" Mie Xiawen touched her shoulder and gently comforted her. It was obvious that he was siding with her and trying to justify what she did--and that was exactly the kind of unwavering support that she needed right now.
Her mood lightened considerably and she smiled at Mei Xiawen, "Xiawen, why did you suddenly come to the States? Are you on vacation?"
Mei Xiawen turned around with her and they continued walking. Draping one arm on her shoulder, he said, "I especially came to see you, don't you believe that?"
"...That's too much of a shock, I don't dare believe it." Gu Nianzhi giggled, but her pace slowed and she even started to limp a little. Although there were no apparent bruises on her legs, she actually sustained a few kicks from the fight. After walking for over an hour, she could feel her calves almost lose all sensation. She walked each step gingerly.
Mei Xiawen noticed her struggling and look at her before jogging ahead and kneeling down, "Here, let me carry you."
"Huh?" Gu Nianzhi was at loss, "I, I, I'm ok."
"It's fine, you're limping and shouldn't walk anymore." Mei Xiawen chuckled, "If I had knew, I would have driven my rental car here."
"Where did you park?" Gu Nianzhi asked curiously when Mei Xiawen nudged her to lay on his back.
Mei Xiawen secured her calves with both arms and stood up with her on his back. "Nianzhi, how did you get to thin?" He thought she felt much too light on his back.
"Isn't that a good thing? Saying she got thinner is the best compliment possiblefor a girl." Gu Nianzhi smiled proudly, "That means I've been watching my weight well."
Bursting into laughter, Mei Xiawen chatted idly with her while he carried her back to the apartment.
"We're here, Xiawen. Thanks for taking me home." Gu Nianzhi was drenched in sweat and badly wanted to shower first, "Where are you staying? Give me the phone number and address."
Mei Xiawen had wanted to pick her up for dinner, but knew she didn't want to go out with an embarrassing injury on her face. He dejectedly took out a card from the hotel and placed it on her palm, "The Hilton, Room 356 on the third floor. My number's the same, you can give me a call."
Gu Nianzhi nodded, "I'll invite you for dinner at my place tomorrow. I'm a wreck today and need to freshen up. I'm so sorry, Xiawen."