He never wanted to leave like this, but... the enemy's knife was already at his neck. Kang Chen had to make a decision, for the old man, for Ming Mei, for their future. He could only do this.
Ming Mei felt sad, shaking her head, "No... I don't want to..."
Kang Chen held her tighter, "Be good, listen to me, this time you have to listen to me. Last night, I already talked to Shen Nie. He's... okay. With him here, he can protect you. He promised me he wouldn't hide you. I trust him, you should trust him once too, trust me this time, okay?"
Ming Mei's voice choked, "Did you always plan to go back by yourself and leave me behind?"
Kang Chen released her, cupped her face with his hands, their eyes so close, Ming Mei said, "It's not abandoning you. I'm just temporarily leaving you here. The palace in UC is very safe, then I'll come to get you. I will definitely come back, I promise you, I promise."
Ming Mei shook her head, tears rolling down from her eyes one by one.
