Chapter 171: Sisters Meet

Bai Shuruo stood at the doorway, watching Han Yangting's back as he pulled his suitcase, walking further and further away until that tall, upright figure disappeared around the street corner.

Her heart also slowly sank, as if falling into an abyss.

Meng Ze walked to her side at this moment, smoking a cigarette, and asked, "Since you are so reluctant to let go, why didn't you keep him?"

Bai Shuruo continued to gaze in that direction, then said indifferently, "Let him go. Perhaps, he and I are destined to have no future in this lifetime."

"Whether there is a future or not, isn't that up to you? He already came all the way here; it only lacks your nod. As long as you nod, he will take you back."

Bai Shuruo said, "I don't know why either, I just feel that if I am with him again, it won't be right."

"Then there was no need to drag me into this; I still have to marry a wife in the future." Meng Ze exhaled a puff of smoke.

"It's too late to say anything now, and he won't come back again. Just let him go," Bai Shuruo added.

Xiaofeng ran out at this time, and she asked naively, "Mom, are you looking at that uncle from just now?"

Bai Shuruo looked down at Xiaofeng, who was still holding a chocolate in her hand; it was the brand Bai Shuruo used to like the most.

Bai Shuruo squatted down, first touched Xiaofeng's face, then said, "Is Xiaofeng hungry? Shall I make chicken soup for you tonight?"

"Okay, Xiaofeng likes the chicken soup Mom makes the most." Then, Xiaofeng asked again, "Mom, can I eat this chocolate the uncle gave me?"

Mom said that one should not casually eat things given by strangers.

Bai Shuruo said, "Eat it."

Having received permission, Xiaofeng was extremely happy, and then handed the chocolate to Bai Shuruo: "Mom, help me peel it."

Children of this age are always unable to peel various candy wrappers.

Bai Shuruo peeled one for her daughter, but Xiaofeng sensibly handed that one to Bai Shuruo: "Mom, you have one too."

"Mom won't eat," Bai Shuruo said.

"Mom, eat it." Xiaofeng insisted and stuffed the chocolate into Bai Shuruo's mouth.

Meng Ze taught her that if there is anything good, she must give it to Mom first; Xiaofeng remembered it firmly.

Bai Shuruo tasted the familiar flavor, bitter at first, then sweet.

Some say this is life, but she felt it was not; life is sweet first and bitter later, mixed with a little bit of artificial sweetener in the middle.

At this time, a guest called to her from the corner of the stairs: "Landlady, can I order dinner here?"

Bai Shuruo turned her head and saw a young girl in her early twenties.

She said, "Usually there isn't any, but I am making chicken soup tonight. If you don't mind, you can eat with us; I won't charge you."

It was the off-season anyway, and there weren't many guests.

The young girl was extremely happy: "The landlady is so kind, then I won't be polite."

……

Han Yangting flew back to Beishi that same day.

During this time, he kept a cold face, and his answers to anyone were indifferent.

When he saw Ali, he also said, "Reschedule the meetings missed over these two days, and arrange to see the clients that need to be seen."

Ali was stunned.

The boss hadn't even been gone for two days, hadn't brought anyone back, and as soon as he returned, he wanted to work. Was he rejected? Or was it that the Young Mistress had already remarried?

Ali dared not be negligent and hurriedly arranged all the work.

The night grew deep.

Ali arranged for a driver to take Han Yangting back to the Castle, while he himself went to a street food stall to eat barbecue.

He hadn't eaten barbecue for a long time; the barbecue in Beishi wasn't very good, the one in Fengcheng was still better.

After eating for a while, he decided to contact Ling Feng.

Ling Feng had been in Beishi during this period.

Bai Shunan's company had an office in Beishi, so he and Ni Xianglei had returned. Firstly, his parents were getting old and kept forcing him to go on blind dates; secondly, he had many friends in Beishi and felt that the climate here suited him better.

Receiving Ali's call, he was a bit curious. Although they had each other's contact information, they didn't contact each other often, and even if they did, it was usually centered around Han Yangting.

Ling Feng asked, "Ali, did something happen on Yangting's side?"

Ali said, "It's like this. Didn't I find the Young Mistress a while ago? The Young Mistress opened a homestay in Dali, and Mr. Han went to find her, but he came back after not even two days—to be precise, it was only one day. After he came back, he has been keeping a straight face and ignoring everyone."

Ling Feng asked in surprise, "There is news about Bai Shuruo? Why didn't she come back with him? Is she still holding a grudge against Yangting? Is this woman too vengeful?"

Ali said, "I don't know exactly what happened. Aren't you working with the Young Mistress's sister? Why don't you ask her to go find the Young Mistress? Maybe there is still a glimmer of a turning point."

"What is Ruoruo's address? Send it to me."

Ali then sent Bai Shuruo's address to Ling Feng.

After sending it, he said while eating barbecue: "This is all I can do. Sigh, truly, since ancient times, passionate people have only known empty regrets; this hatred is endless and knows no bounds."

……

One day later, Ling Feng and Bai Shunan met at Dali Airport.

Compared to Fengcheng, the winter in Dali was still quite cold, and while cold, it was also very dry.

The sunlight was fierce; if you walked outside wearing a thick coat, you would get hot, but as soon as you reached a shaded place, you would have to put the coat back on.

Ling Feng saw Bai Shunan's overcoat and couldn't help but say, "Let me hold it for you."

"Thank you, you are always so gentlemanly. By the way, how have you been in Beishi lately?"

"Quite good," Ling Feng said. "Everything is quite good, it's just that I don't see you, so I'm a bit unaccustomed to it."

Bai Shunan hurriedly put on her sunglasses and changed the subject, saying, "Although the scenery here is very beautiful, I don't know how Ruoruo can stand this climate. It's fine to come and play for a few days, but she has actually stayed for years."

Ling Feng said, "Perhaps this place is suitable for escaping life. Don't many people like to quit their jobs and travel here? They wait until their money is spent before going back to work."

Bai Shunan shook her head: "This kind of life doesn't suit me."

"Of course, this kind of life suits some literary youths who have dreams in their hearts. You are a strong career woman; you wouldn't be used to this kind of life."

Bai Shunan smiled: "It depends on the age. Maybe in a few more years, I will also want to come here to retire."

The two of them hailed a taxi outside and went straight to Bai Shuruo's inn.

The driver was somewhat surprised.

It was over 50 kilometers from the airport to the inn; taking a taxi such a long distance, they must be wealthy people.

These days, wealthy people all like to come here for travel.

……

Today, the wind chime in front of Bai Shuruo rang again, accompanied by the sound of suitcase wheels.

She looked up and saw Bai Shunan and Ling Feng.

She was surprised for a moment, then felt relieved.

If Han Yangting could find his way here, then her sister should be able to as well.

When Bai Shunan took off her sunglasses, Bai Shuruo looked at this beautiful and familiar face, and her tears could not help but flow down; her sister, whom she hadn't seen in over three years, was finally reunited with her at this moment.

After a long while, she finally opened her mouth and called out, "Sister."