Imperfect Desires

Since Xiu found it a hassle to keep moving from her bed to Darren's, she directly had someone put their beds together. Although Darren's bed was big enough for both of them, it was small for someone like Xiu who liked to roll all over the place. If it wasn't for Darren holding her to sleep, she would have most likely fallen off the bed. 

That's why he also found it convenient to put their beds together to give her more room to stretch like a lazy cat.

The next morning, after the regular meeting with the doctor and after having her breakfast, Xiu kept looking at Darren eagerly. 

"Sweets, don't look at me so passionately," said Darren. "It's making me feel shy."

Xiu squinted her eyes at him, "Baobei, don't try to distract me with words."

Darren chuckled softly and said, "Okay, I won't do it. But first, give me an answer."

"What?"

"You already know why your arm can't move?" Xiu's eyes darkened slightly and she nodded honestly. "And you also know who was behind that attack?"

"No matter how good you all are at hiding, I'm still very sensitive to my surrounding," replied Xiu. "The moment Ah-Si told me he heard us talking in the garden, I already came to a conclusion. The reason why Liu Nuan acted on impulse was also that she also learned that I'm CX. She wasn't attacking Bai Xiu. She was venting the hatred that had accumulated over the years."

"CX?" repeated Darren with a raised brow. "Now, we are talking in codes?"

"Once bitten, twice shy," replied Xiu. "Give me the laptop now."

Darren pulled out the laptop from under her pillow and gave it out. Xiu was left gaping at him in disbelief. 

"It had been under my pillow?" she asked and seeing Darren nod, she cursed out. "Sweets, no cursing! What you'll say, your little tiger will learn it from you."

Xiu didn't pay attention to him as she put one of the pillows on her lap and placed the laptop on it. She turned on the laptop while scooting away from Darren slightly. Although he stared at her suspiciously, he didn't question her anything. He just silently closed his eyes to let himself rest as his doctor has been instructing him repeatedly to do.

For the first time, Xiu realized that using her laptop with one hand wasn't an easy job. In fact, it wasn't difficult but her typing speed was greatly affected. However, that didn't stop her from moving along with her plan.

She first found the person she wanted to contact on her friends' list and sent a message.

XX: You there?

Even though it showed that the person on the other end was offline, but it didn't even take a minute before she received the reply.

IAmMochi: Am I dreaming?

Xiu rolled her eyes as she read the reply.

XX: Why don't you bang your head against the wall beside you to check whether it is a dream or not?

IAmMochi: Now, I am certain I'm not dreaming. Only one person would suggest me to bang my head against the wall.

Before Xiu could type another reply, she received another message.

IAmMochi: But I am still in disbelief that Xiuxiu would look for me on her own accord.

Xiu frowned unhappily as she read that.

XX: Don't try to get chummy with me! Who said you can call me Xiuxiu?

IAmMochi: Why can't I? You're not my superior anymore. And considering how we are close in age as well, I don't think there is anything wrong with trying to worm my way in.

XX: Are you looking for a beating?

IAmMochi: Certainly not. 

XX: Let's get to business then. I need your help.

IAmMochi: The ever so mighty Bai Xiu needs help from the humble me? Should I feel flattered or scared?

XX: Don't make me angry! I'm certainly not in a good mood to play jokes with you.

IAmMochi: *Sigh* Since the first day I met you, you have been emitting a cold aura. When have you ever played along with my jokes?

XX: Before you didn't dare to play jokes with me but now your courage seems to have grown since I am no longer around.

IAmMochi: That's true. My courage has certainly reached a new height.

IAmMochi: Anyway, tell me what I can help you with? I am very curious about what made Miss Bai Xiu look for me. 

IAmMochi: Oh, I am sorry! I should be calling Mrs. Salvay now, right?

Xiu tried to restrain her anger and typed her reply.

XX: Be serious for a minute! I need you to utilize your special skill set to help me with something.

IAmMochi: Didn't you say I should avoid using my unethical skill set?

XX: No! I said to stop using your skillset for unethical purposes.

IAmMochi: Your purpose isn't unethical?

XX: Nope! It's a right cause. Are you gonna help or not?

IAmMochi: I called you my teacher. There is no way I'd disrespect the title I gave you. Tell me whatever it is, I'll help you.

 Xiu was satisfied to see that response. 

XX: I'm gonna give you some names. Help me find details about each and every person.

IAmMochi: What kind of details are we talking about? The one in light, or the one in the dark?

XX: Both!

With that Xiu sent the names over and after seeing those names, even the person at the other end was alarmed.

IAmMochi: What are you up to, Senior Xiu? Not even one person on this list is an ordinary person.

XX: When did I say you'd be dealing with ordinary people?

Xiu didn't receive any reply from the other side for a whole minute.

XX: What? Are you scared of getting into trouble?

IAmMochi: Oh, please! You are the person who scares me until this day. As for this matter, it's no big deal. 

XX: Then why so quiet?

IAmMochi: I am eating my cup noodles.

Xiu swallowed her saliva as soon as she read that 'cup noodles.'

XX: Which flavor is it?

She really couldn't help asking.

IAmMochi: Extra spicy!

Xiu cursed under her breath. Even this person was torturing her now with food. Why was everyone bullying her lately?

IAmMochi: Give me some time, I'll give you all the details you need.

XX: There is another matter.

IAmMochi: What is it?

XX: Don't talk about this to anyone.

IAmMochi: I'm not crazy.

XX: And don't worry, I'll pay you for your services.

IAmMochi: Are you insulting me by saying that?

XX: No. I'm being realistic here.

IAmMochi: Keep your money to yourself. It'll help you in raising your future child.

XX: How do you know I am pregnant?

IAmMochi: You're pregnant? What the hell? Why don't I know this?

XX: Forget I said that!

IAmMochi: No, wait!

XX: Concentrate on the task I gave you. It's important. 

IAmMochi: No problem with that but I am curious about what you're trying to do.

XX: I'm trying to give justice to a dead person. Would that explanation be enough?

IAmMochi: Why didn't you say earlier? It's more than enough! I'll contact you as soon as I have all the information.

XX: Thank you!

IAmMochi: Don't even mention it!

After Xiu was done with one of the tasks, she turned to login into personal cloud storage. The account didn't belong to her. This specific account belonged to Destiny. But she had only gotten to know about it once all of Destiny's memories flooded into her mind. But it took her days to sort out such an overwhelming amount of memories.

It was to be expected. She finally had 17 years' worth of memories that solely belonged to Destiny but now, it had become a part of herself as well. And within those memories, something caught her attention. Destiny had started looking into the Xin Family's matter since the time she learned who her father was. And even though she seemed like a harmless teenager, she was anything but a harmless teenager in the end.

She was far more dangerous than one actually took her to be. In fact, when Xiu thoroughly went through each of her memories, she could say that if Destiny was still alive, she'd be a nightmare for countless people.

Even if she got played by someone, she was still exceptionally talented. And especially, she had built a network of connections with all sorts of people who were actually willing to help her anywhere and anytime. She might have been young but she definitely knew more about the dark society around her than Xiu ever did.

Maybe that's why Destiny had managed to gather so much information on the Xin family's matters that it took Xiu by surprise. Each and everything in the cloud storage was enough to take down each and every person in the Xin family. Well, except for Xin Zimen's side of the family since it seemed even Destiny couldn't approach him.

But whatever Xiu saw really made her hands itch. She had nothing against the Xin family per se. But the person who destroyed her and Destiny came from that bloodline. Obviously, she couldn't blame everyone for that crime but she had an inkling that there was someone else involved in all of this.

And that person was definitely a part of the Xin family!