Crossing the Line
CHAPTER ONE- First Meet?
Jiang Ruo An with tears in her eyes, walked away from a man.
The man chased after her, grabbing her hand and turning her to face him
Nan Zhi Ming
Ruo An! Why? Why are you leaving? When we can finally be together?
Jiang Ruo An
Let me go, Zhiming! I can't tell you the reason now but know one day, you'll understand why I am doing this.
Ruo An yanked her hand out of Nan Zhiming's grib and started walking away.
suddenly, A girl about five or four years old hugged Ruo An’s waist, calling her mummy.
Nan Zhiming stood beside Ruo An and glanced between her and the little girl.
Nan Zhi Ming
Is this why you want to leave?
Ruo An rolled her eyes, giving him a look: shut up.
Jiang Ruo An
I didn't tell you to Improv the scene, Zhiming.
Ruo An pulled the little girl's arms off her and kneed down in front of.
Jiang Ruo An
Little cutie, where did you come from?
？？？
A weird man is chasing after me.
This put all the crew who were recording and Jiang Ruo An in alert.
Jiang Ruo An
(A Man? Could it be a Pedophile?)
Smiling at the little girl, Ruo An asked.
Jiang Ruo An
Where is the man, little cutie? hmm?
The little girl pointed in the direction of a crew member who had weird sense of fashion.
Nan Zhi Ming
Hey, Little Girl. That's Old Liu, he's just a bit weird but he's harmless.
Jiang Ruo An
Where did you come from? why are you alone? aren't your mom or dad not with you?
Ruo An asked in concerned voice.
Jiang Ruo An
So, You're called You You?
Leng Ye You
Hm! what about you?
They talked as You You led the teens inside the apartment.
Jiang Ruo An
Well, My name is Jiang Ruo An but you can call me Sister Ruo-An.
BSF- Xiao Qing
I'm Xiao Qing.
BSF- Xiao Qing
This place....
Both Xiao Qing and Ruo An stared at the apartment in shock, surprise and horror.
Jiang Ruo An
(How could someone live here? It's so messy, unclean and unhygienic.)
Jiang Ruo An
Looks abandoned..
Ruo An pulled out a pair of disposable gloves and wore them before throwing another pair at Xiao Qing.
Jiang Ruo An
Oh my goodness.....
Ruo An whispered as she picked up the trash bags off the floor to make way for walking.
BSF- Xiao Qing
Oh dear. there's even a skeleton..
Xiao Qing grabbed Ruo An’s arm, staying close to her.
Jiang Ruo An
Is someone really living here?
Ruo An gagged as the smell of the rotten food hit her nose.
BSF- Xiao Qing
It Stink...🤢😨
Xiao Qing looked at the moldy food on the dining table and gagged too.
BSF- Xiao Qing
I bet there will be Cockroaches and rats here somewhere.
Xiao Qing rested her hands on her knees and asked You You.
BSF- Xiao Qing
You You, Do you really live here?
Suddenly, A noise came from somewhere in the apartment making Xiao Qing and Ruo An startled.
Jiang Ruo An
what was that?
BSF- Xiao Qing
Hell if I knew!
Jiang Ruo An
Go and take a look.
BSF- Xiao Qing
Why don't you go?
Both kept nudging each other
Finally, feeling annoyed and scared, Ruo An sighed, slowly walking towards the noise. Xiao Qing and You You trailing behind her.
Both Xiao Qing and Ruo An screamed when a skull head rolled over towards them. hugging each other tightly, they screamed, hearts hammering loudly in their ribcage.
Ruo An pointed at the skull. Xiao Qing tsked and pushed Ruo An forward.
You You walked towards the desk while Ruo An stepped silently behind her
Suddenly a leg appears near the desk, making her scream again and startling both Xiao Qing and You You.
You You says as she places the food bags on the nearby table.
Both look at each other confused. Who was this man? and why was he sleeping on the floor? in the middle of this trash?
Leng Ye You
I brought you a bun.
You You said as she grabbed the man's hand and tried to make him sit up. but alas, she was just a child.
Leng Ye You
Quick. wake up.
Finally, You you was able to get him up. the man sat up and yawned before noticing the two teenage girls.
Leng Ye You
Dad, I brought you a bun.
You You handed the bun to the man, who took it, opened it and ate while looking at them.
Ruo An noticed the growing beard, stubble and unwashed hair. Probably might've not shower or shaved in few weeks.
CHAPTER TWO- A week After
That was a week ago, now Ruo An pulled her down jacket close as she walked through the grocery store's vegetables aisle.
Jiang Ruo An
Hmm~
Tomatoes-check
Onions- check
Green Onion-check
mushrooms-check
Garlic, Ginger? check
Chicken-check
eggs- check
Jiang Ruo An
Tofu- check
Milk- check
Whipping cream- check
Heavy cream, cream cheese- check
Ruo An mumbled as she ticked off the ingredients from her phone. paying for them, she drove towards the apartment complex on her bike
Opening the door and locking it after walking inside, Ruo An looked at the time on her wristwatch.
She removed her jacket and hanged it on the rack before moving towards the kitchen.
wearing a apron and washing her hands, Ruo An arranged the groceries in the fridge. Then took out the ingredients for today's breakfast.
Ruo An handled both of the stoves as she cooked; A sunny side egg, some oil less bacon, toasted chicken sandwich, a raspberry and banana smoothie and mini cat shaped banana bread.
Jiang Ruo An
7: 30 already...
Ruo An went inside the bedroom beside the kitchen. She looked at the lump inside the blanket and smiled.
Jiang Ruo An
You You, wake up. it's getting late.
She sat at the side of the bed and shaked You You, trying to wake her up.
Jiang Ruo An
You You? Wake up, cutie.
Ruo An pulled the blanket off the child.
Leng Ye You
I'm not going! My stomach hurts!
You You whined, turning away.
Jiang Ruo An
Liar, come on, get up now or the tickling monster will come...
Ruo An chuckled, wiggling her fingers.
Leng Ye You
I'm up!I'm up! no tickling monster!
You You sat up, giggling making Ruo An laugh. she picked You You in her arms and walked towards the bathroom to let her get brushed.
She washed the brush and put some children toothpaste on it before handing to You You.
Leng Ye You
Thank you, Sister Ruo An.
Jiang Ruo An
No worries. I put the towel in here so take a bath quickly and call for me, Okay?
You You gave her a little thumps up while brushing her teeth.
Jiang Ruo An
and brush your teeth properly, you don't want to lose all your teeth when you grow up, do you?
You You shook her head quickly.
After getting You You dressed and ready, They both sat at the dinner table, with breakfast.
Jiang Ruo An
what's wrong? don't like it?
Ruo An asked as You You didn't touch her food.
Jiang Ruo An
*sigh* Your dad won't even if you don't eat.
Ruo An sighed, if it was one of her friends or cousins, she might've smacked them and told them to eat but she wasn't. she knew she needed to be calm and patient with children.
Jiang Ruo An
Do you wish to eat breakfast with your dad?
Jiang Ruo An
I don't believe you.
Jiang Ruo An
Then, Why don't you eat when he's not around?
Leng Ye You
That's not true!
Jiang Ruo An
Then take a bite
Ruo An smiled as You You grabbed the fork and used it to eat the bacon.
Jiang Ruo An
Do you like it?
Jiang Ruo An
No? but you seem to enjoy eating it.
Leng Ye You
That's not true.
Jiang Ruo An
Do you want more? Didn’t you say it wasn't good?
Leng Ye You
Bunch of stinky men.
Leng Ye You
I hate all of you.
You You grumbled, stabbing a piece of bacon. Ruo An grinned in amusement, she stood up from her chair and sat down beside You You, patting her head.
Jiang Ruo An
That's right, all men are stinky. Only our You You is only one that smells the best, right?
Jiang Ruo An
Then can Sister Ruo An can have breakfast with you?
Jiang Ruo An
Great. Do you want some smoothie?
Jiang Ruo An
you can't just eat the bacon. here, have some Sandwich.
Ruo An held the sandwich near You You's mouth, which You You dodged and grabbed the smoothie.
Jiang Ruo An
Fine, have the smoothie first.
After breakfast, Ruo An dropped You You off to kindergarten and drove to University.
Jiang Ruo An
Born on: 2005 1st October
Age: 19 years old
Chinese Zodiac: Wood Rooster
Zodiac: Libra
Height: 5:5
Weight:45 Kg
Appearance: Long Wavy Black Hair, Dark Brown Eyes, wears rimless eye glasses
Family:
Mother: Ai Qing Jiu
Father: Jiang Hua Pei
1st Older Brother: Jiang Wang Hao
2nd Older Brother: Jiang Wang Pei
Facts:
1. Ruo An has Two cats;A Calico British Shorthair cat called Rio and A Ragdoll Cat Called Giselle.
2. Ruo An is scared of Lizards and Monkeys
3. Ruo An hated Heat but loves taking HOT showers
4. Ruo An can came off as rude and heartless if she is offended
5. Ruo An is allergic to pork (Pig) related foods
CHAPTER THREE- Professor?!
ML- Leng Yehan
Email me your wills before next Tuesday's class.
Everyone in class groaned when Leng Yehan informed the class while writing on the board.
ML- Leng Yehan
what do you mean by that?
Student
Sir, I have already written a will in high school.
ML- Leng Yehan
Then write again. if you prefer to copy what you wrote before and show how childish and clueless you were back then,
ML- Leng Yehan
I would have you guys know how hard it is to write a proper will.
Ruo An rolled her eyes, and packed her bag, wondering why did she choose this class as elective.
Student
he's indeed the Death Note. Too bad the allotted time for choosing electives has ended.
Student
otherwise, I would have canceled this class.
Leng Yehan gathered his books and bag, ready to leave. Ruo An quickly stood up and walked towards him.
Jiang Ruo An
can I speak to you for a moment?
Ruo An grabbed his hand and pulled him outside, towards the stair case.
Jiang Ruo An
Do you even remember that you have a Daughter?
Jiang Ruo An
You haven't been home for six days.
Jiang Ruo An
aren't you at all worried about leaving her alone at home?
ML- Leng Yehan
You're there. Did you forget about that?
ML- Leng Yehan
I hired you to be her nanny.
Ruo An took a deep breath to calm her anger.
Jiang Ruo An
Do you even know me?
Jiang Ruo An
Am I a good or a bad person?
Jiang Ruo An
if something were to happen You You today, Would you be able to protect her?
ML- Leng Yehan
If you're indeed a bad person you wouldn't be telling me all this right now.
All the students in the classroom were gathered around, talking about the web series Ruo An and Nan Zhi Ming were acting in.
suddenly a student walked in, speaking loudly.
Student
The Life and Death Professor had a premature birth.
BSF- Xiao Qing
Premature birth? Really?
Jiang Ruo An
Who's the replacement lecturer?
Student
I think it's Death Note from Archaeology and Anthropology
BSF- Xiao Qing
Death Note?
A man walked in the classroom, placing his bag and books on the teacher desk.
？？？
Now's your chance to leave or stay in the class.
？？？
Once I begin the lesson, Nobody gets to leave.
？？？
Mrs.Zhang had a premature birth but the mother and baby are safe. I will be taking over class for the next two months.
Ruo An stared at the man in surprise, she hadn't expected him to be a professor at her University at all. she thought he was a jobless man.
BSF- Xiao Qing
Hey, Ruo-er. isn't he...wow. He had a complete "face off."
Ruo An pulled Xiao Qing's face away from her, still a bit in surprise.
ML- Leng Yehan
My surname is Leng. Leng as in "Cold"
Leng Yehan's eyes fell on Ruo An.
ML- Leng Yehan
Leng Yehan. Some of you may have taken my class before. so, you should know my style.
ML- Leng Yehan
As long as you follow the rules, you'll be awarded marks that befit your efforts. if that's not what you want,
ML- Leng Yehan
be prepared to be struck out.
ML- Leng Yehan
I will not hold back.
ML- Leng Yehan
All right, Let's begin.
Jiang Ruo An
Don't tell me that you left her with a nanny the whole time.
ML- Leng Yehan
She would tell me if she didn't like it.
Jiang Ruo An
How could she tell you when you're never home?
Jiang Ruo An
You're her only family. How could you treat her so heartlessly?
Jiang Ruo An
How could you leave a child by herself?
Jiang Ruo An
What if she grows up with insecurities and goes down the wrong path?
ML- Leng Yehan
Whether someone becomes good or bad...it's subjective.
Jiang Ruo An
I can't believe you're actually a professor.
ML- Leng Yehan
Jiang Ruo An, Watch your words.
Jiang Ruo An
You were a child once. I'm sure you know how a child yearns for their parent's attention.
A cold glint passed in Leng Yehan's eyes.
Leng Yehan turned and climbed off the stairs.
Jiang Ruo An
It was because he couldn't find a nanny on such short notice.
Jiang Ruo An
that's why I accepted.
Jiang Ruo An
You You is still too young to be unattended.
Jiang Ruo An
I didn't think he wouldn't come home.
Jiang Ruo An
he came back the next day, just to change his clothes.
Ruo An bite in her sandwich, a bit passive aggressively. Xiao Qing looked at her annoyed.
Jiang Ruo An
There must be something wrong with his brain.
Jiang Ruo An
Is studying skeletons more important than his daughter?
Xiao Qing tried to get her to stop.
Jiang Ruo An
Does he even know that a child is not a pet?
Jiang Ruo An
it's not just giving sunlight and water.
Fed up with the complaining, Xiao Qing stuffed Ruo An’s mouth with a strawberry.
BSF- Xiao Qing
Are you sure you want to continue complaining like a old women?
BSF- Xiao Qing
I have no interest in hearing your domestic troubles.
Jiang Ruo An
Domestic troubles?
Jiang Ruo An
come on. You You is only year one. she's only seven. that's the time she needs her parents the most.
Xiao Qing rolled her eyes and stood up, playing the basketball.
Jiang Ruo An
She doesn't have a mother. The only person she can rely on her heartless dad.
Jiang Ruo An
but then he left her in a stranger's care.
Shaking her head, Xiao Qing walked towards the basket hoop.
Jiang Ruo An
A kid is naive, not stupid.
Jiang Ruo An
she might not know what abandonment is
Jiang Ruo An
but I'm sure she could tell if she's loved or cared for.
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