Chapter 592: It Was All Over (2)
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Xu Weilai had continued to rent her apartnt abroad because, at the ti when she returned to China, she never expected herself to stay on for long. But subsequently, she married Gu Yu and remained in the country for over half a year.
However, probably because lacked a sense of security, she still continued to rent the apartnt even after her marriage and it was a blessing in disguise, for it would spare her the trouble of finding a new apartnt when she returned abroad.
Before she left, she had asked her landlady to help her clean up the house regularly and water her potted plants. Xu Weilai’s landlady was also Chinese and was a friendly old lady who had always been nice to her. Thus, her landlady readily agreed.
After getting off the plane, Xu Weilai lugged her luggage and took a taxi back to her tiny apartnt.
The apartnt was small but cozy and even though it was a rented place, Xu Weilai tried her best to make it feel like ho. After all, she was living in a foreign country alone and had to learn to make herself feel at ho.
The sense of belonging that she felt towards her rented apartnt was sothing that neither the Xu Residence, Gu Yu’s apartnt or her boss’s apartnt couldn’t provide her.
As the old lady knew that she would be back today, she deliberately waited for her at the door. When she saw Xu Weilai, she received her with a warm smile on her face and reached out to hug her before she said, “Welco back, lass.”
She would always address Xu Weilai like this with affection and whenever Xu Weilai heard this, she would always feel a warm sensation in her heart. She hugged the old lady’s chubby body and greeted gently, “It’s been a while. I missed you so much.”
After so small talk, they parted separated and the old lady helped her push one of the boxes. As they made their way towards the apartnt block, the old lady asked casually, “Did you return because of work?”
Xu Weilai shook her head gently and replied, “It’s not because of work. I’m going to live here for a long ti.”
If there were no other unforeseen circumstances, Xu Weilai considered residing here permanently.
Feeling puzzled, the old lady asked, “What about your husband? Did he co with you?”
Previously during the Chinese New Year, the old lady had asked Xu Weilai when she would be back when she sent her new year greetings. At that point in ti, she casually ntioned that she had married soone and would not be coming back for the ti being. This was why the old lady would bring this up now.
“No, I’m... I’m divorced,” Xu Weilai replied softly. However, she appeared calm as if she was talking about sothing insignificant.
The old lady never expected such an answer and, after being stunned for a mont, replied awkwardly, “Sorry to hear that.”
Xu Weilai smiled and shook her head.
After the old lady sent Xu Weilai back to her apartnt, hugged her again and comforted, “Miss, the future (Weilai) is bright. Always look forward to it.”
“The future (Weilai) is beautiful,” Xu Weilai thought.
The pun instantly ward up her heart.
Back then her grandfather had nad her Weilai and her brother Zhanwang out of hopes that they would always have a bright future that they could always look forward to.
“Thank you,” Xu Weilai replied sincerely.
“If you need anything, give a call. I’ll make a move first.”
After Xu Weilai sent the old lady off, she opened the door and pushed her luggage into the apartnt before she entered the house and took in the familiar sight before her. The sense of gloominess in her heart gradually faded off and the sunlight slowly ward up her heart.
Despite her ten-hour long plane ride earlier on, she was not the least tired. Her apartnt was a little stuffy after being vacant for a long ti and Xu Weilai quickly opened the windows to let the fresh air in before she put on her apron and gloves and began to clean up the house.
*The Chinese word for ‘future’ is pronounced the sa way as Xu Weilai’s na.
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