It all started with a lesson (Yizhan/Wnagxiao)

Chapter 20: Confused

Sorryyyyyy

Like I said  I'd be back 'in a few days' but I got distracted haha.  I got into a ton of anime recently because I started running out  of other nice things to  watch on Netflix and  then  I reached a point where I was binge watching 9 seasons of Naruto because it's actually a nice show but  then I'm still not done cause Naruto Shippuden has like 500 episodes. I'm not watching Boruto  though but this isn't a promise that my writing schedule  will improve because anime actually has very little to no influence over my writing schedule. It's  more like  my  state of mind,  motivation (if  I have any or not), time and how much  procrastinating I feel like I want to do.

Anyways, sorry for the rant but I was gone for such a long time, better catch up with my readers somehow.

!!!!THIS IS ALL FICTIONAL!!!!

XZ:

Xiao Zhan grabbed a pen and paper and followed Wang Yibo into his office. He didn't know whether he was more amused at Wang Yibo's sudden mood change or more confused. Rich or not he didn't understand why Wang YIbo wanted to get involved directly with the investigation. If Xiao Zhan were in his situation, Xiao Zhan was sure he'd just leave it to the authorities.

'Miss Luo Qiyang, please have a seat.' Wang Yibo's deep voice stopped Xiao Zhan's train of thought. The young girl who had followed Wang YIbo into his office sat down with a worried expression. Xiao Zhan could tell that she probably felt out of place; the same way he felt when he first entered Wang Yibo's large house.

Luo Qiyang greeted Wang Yibo before turning towards Xiao Zhan, 'Hi I'm Luo Qiyang.' Xiao Zhan didn't expect her to speak to him and froze temporarily.

'Oh hi!' He replied after a while. 'I'm Xiao Zhan.' he smiled at her and beamed when she returned his smile.

'Let's get started.' Wang Yibo butted in before glaring at Xiao Zhan, his expression conveyed a hidden message: don't talk to her. Although Xiao Zhan couldn't understand why, he didn't question Wang YIbo.

'Miss Luo Qiyang,' Wang Yibo began questioning. 'That restaurant Xiao Zhan and I went to a while ago was run by your mum, correct?'

'Yes.' she nodded.

'I'm right to assume that the man who attacked me was your brother?' Wang Yibo pressed on.

'Yes, he was.' She replied, her expression dimmed. Xiao Zhan kicked Wang Yibo from under the desk. Yibo looked over at him questioning only to receive a rather frightening glare from his PA. Wang YIbo rolled his eyes before turning back to Luo Qiyang.

'I am terribly sorry that I have to bring your mind back to that day, the day you lost your mum and in some ways your brother as I'm quite sure that you've already been questioned to your wits end by the police but please bear with me.' Wang Yibo explained suddenly, almost sarcastically. He looked over at Xiao Zhan who looked semi-annoyed but also semi-proud.

'It's alright, after I turned 15, my brother left home and has only returned not long ago, we aren't as close as we used to be,' Luo QIyang looked down.

'Yes,' Xiao Zhan couldn't stop himself, 'but-' Wang Yibo shot him a glare. Xiao Zhan ignored it. 'Your mum?'

'I-...' Luo Qiyang was silent. 'It's alright.' Wang Yibo took that as a sign to carry on and so he asked her the next question.

'Your brother mentioned a 'Jin' whilst he was ... talking to me. Do you have any idea who he might have been talking about?' Wang Yibo asked.

'My brother worked for the Jin's at one point but that was long ago. When he left he told me that it was because someone had made him an offer. He didn't specify but then he disappeared completely for about 3 years. My mum... My mum and I were so worried. When he came back, we were overjoyed but he was no longer the same person he was before.' She staggered near the end.

'What do you mean 'he was no longer the same person he was before'? Would you mind specifying?' Wang YIbo asked.

'I could tell he was trying to act as though he were the same person but as time passed by I started to realise that he really wasn't. Before... this... my brother had always been a decent person. I'm not going to say he was an angel because he wasn't but he was... decent. When he came back however, he... changed. It was like he was trying to act good. He was overdoing it that's what gave his act away. It's not that I don't believe that he could have changed for the better. It was just... he didn't seem sincere. The thing that finally gave his entire act away however, happened after he had stayed with us for 2 months. He burst into my room one night and started screaming. He looked like he was in pain but when I approached him he would start shouting at me, telling me that he- he...' Luo Qiyang started crying. Tears spilled out of her eyes and slid down her cheeks rapidly. Her entire frame was shaking, her breaths rapid. Xiao Zhan grabbed a tissue from a small pack he always kept in his pocket and handed it to her. She accepted it and reached towards the glass full of water in front of her. She brought it to her lips and struggled to drink. Xiao Zhan looked over at Wang Yibo. He grimaced and turned to Luo Qiyang.

'Let's take a break.' Wang Yibo suggested. 'Take as long as you need to compose yourself. Please don't rush. I have all day.' Luo Qiyang nodded and Wang Yibo beckoned Xiao Zhan out of the room.

'Keep an eye on her.' Wang Yibo told one of his maids once he left the room. 'Attend to her needs.' The young girl scurried away and Wang Yibo looked over at Xiao Zhan.

'She seemed fine for most of the interview.' Xiao Zhan sighed. 'Whatever her brother said must've been bad.'

'No.' Wang Yibo disagreed. 'I think she was struggling the entire way but did her best to act as though she was okay.'

'She probably didn't want people to worry about her.' Xiao Zhan deduced.

'Yes.' Wang Yibo agreed. 'I'm surprised she lasted that long. She's a strong woman.'

'She really is.' Xiao Zhan smiled sadly.

!!!!THIS IS ALL FICTIONAL!!!!