Xia Chuyi didn’t dare to take the keys.
Such a mansion, filled with some valuable things, how could she dare to?
Huo Shiqian said, "Take them. When I’m not around, my uncle and aunt don’t have the energy to manage it; only you can help take care of it."
Xia Chuyi, extremely conflicted and hesitant, took the keys and said, "Then, I’ll help you look after it for now..."
"Mhm," Huo Shiqian nodded and said, "If you need to dispose of anything, there’s no need to tell me, you make the decision."
He really trusted her.
Wasn’t he afraid that she would sell everything inside the house?
And then Huo Shiqian just hugged her tightly, whispering in her ear, "Take care of yourself when I’m not here."
"If there’s anything, tell Huang Xiaoyun; she will relay it to me."
"If it’s urgent, you can go directly to Ou Jun."
Listening to Huo Shiqian’s calm instructions, Xia Chuyi’s heart felt warm and yet achingly sour.
Uncle Liberation Army speaking meant that it was truly time to part!
She wrapped her arms around him in return and said, "Brother Shi Qian, I will take good care of myself."
"You also need to take care of yourself, and if there is... another war, remember to keep yourself safe."
Her words of care moved Huo Shiqian deeply and darkened his eyes.
And Xia Chuyi, perhaps because of the atmosphere of parting, responded to him earnestly and forcefully.
In the end, it was Huo Shiqian’s rationality that returned first.
No, this was not the right time or place.
Seeing him forcefully suppress his own desires, Xia Chuyi proactively wrapped her arms around him and said, "Brother Shi Qian, if you want, I can..."
Although he was greatly tempted, Huo Shiqian ultimately refused with difficulty.
He said, "Chuyi, what happened before, it was an accident."
"Don’t tempt me, my self-control is limited. I can’t withstand your temptation."
"But before marriage, I hope to respect you."
Hearing this, Xia Chuyi was immediately moved.
"Brother Shi Qian, you don’t have to..." she said.
Huo Shiqian decisively shook his head and pushed her away, "Our days are long ahead of us."
Distances are traveled and farewells are inevitable.
Huo Shiqian insisted on not letting Xia Chuyi take him to the airport, instead, he sent her back to Kyoto University first.
"Chuyi, I don’t want you to be upset watching me leave," Huo Shiqian said.
How could she possibly not be upset?
But eventually, she didn’t insist on seeing him off.
Back at Kyoto University, she spread out letter paper in her dormitory and wrote a very, very long letter.
The core content: I’m so sad, so sad, so sad, if Uncle Liberation Army can, come comfort me!
But ultimately, she put this letter away and rewrote another one.
The content: Don’t worry, I’m fine, eating well and strong as can be.
After mailing this letter, Xia Chuyi’s life returned to its usual tranquility.
Chi Yue has now been expelled from Kyoto University, and Song Yingjie seems to have been beat up a few more times by unknown people, now whenever he sees Xia Chuyi, he stays far away.
Without Chi Yue, Zhan Yi came to curry favor with Xia Chuyi but obviously didn’t succeed.
As for "Meng Zhaodi," news came from Ling County that the real Meng Zhaodi indeed hadn’t come to study.
A while ago, the real Meng Zhaodi was engaged to someone from the county.
However, on the day of the engagement, Meng Zhaodi ran away.
It’s said that she hasn’t been found to this day.
As Xia Chuyi sighed and contemplated her next steps.
She returned to Youwei and discovered an unexpected visitor... the real Meng Zhaodi.