Entering November, the days were getting colder one by one, and this was the first snow of the year.
Now Luo Qiao would first finish her classes at the business school before returning to the lab, yet like the other senior students, she didn’t fall behind in her experiments. Professor Wilson said in Chinese, ’She was born to do this job.’
Once she started experimenting, she would forget about sleep and meals. That day, when she left the lab, it was already past one in the morning. Emma and Steven insisted on taking her home because they were concerned.
It was only when the three of them got to the main entrance of the laboratory building did they realize how heavily it had snowed. Luo Qiao, knowing that both of them lived quite far away, insisted on taking a taxi back by herself.
Emma was somewhat worried, fearing she might encounter some bad people on the road.
As a result, Luo Qiao took off her jacket and practiced a set of martial arts in the lobby. Her spirited and valiant demeanor impressed them both.
Emma’s eyes lit up: "You could participate in the school’s martial arts competition; you’re amazing."
Saying that, she even gave a thumbs up in admiration.
Steven added, "That’s right, you might even win a prize."
Luo Qiao smiled and said, "Whether I participate or not isn’t important, but it could be interesting to check out the competition if there’s a chance."
Hearing Luo Qiao’s words, Emma said, "There will be a competition one week before Christmas. If you’re interested, I can take you there to watch."
Luo Qiao nodded with a smile: "Alright, it’s a deal then."
The three of them parted ways on campus, and Luo Qiao made her way alone towards the campus gate. She feared it was too late to easily hail a taxi, especially with snow already over her ankles.
As Luo Qiao walked out, she saw a car ahead with its lights on.
Feeling a bit disappointed as she passed by, she noted it wasn’t a taxi.
So she kept walking, thinking it was time to ask them to send a car over; the rain and snow were indeed inconvenient.
Just then, the car switched to high beams, then back to low beams. Luo Qiao looked back and saw Wei Jun getting out of the car.
Luo Qiao walked back a few steps: "What are you doing here?"
Embarrassed, Wei Jun said, "Sis-in-law, sorry, I fell asleep earlier. Brother Lu knew it was snowing in Boston today and asked me to come pick you up."
"How long have you been waiting here?"
"I arrived at 5:30 pm. I called the lab to confirm you hadn’t left and were still working on your experiments."
"Why didn’t you call to hurry me up? If I knew you were waiting here, I could’ve come out earlier."
"No need, as long as I knew you were still in the lab. Your experiments are important. By the way, it’s late now; you should call Brother Lu. He called me half an hour ago."
Hearing this, Luo Qiao felt a surge of warmth in her heart. Although he wasn’t here, he was indeed keeping a close eye on things.
"Where did this car come from?"
"This is a new car added by the Yipin Overseas Company. I drove it back from New York today."
Upon getting in the car, Luo Qiao took out her phone and made a call, which was answered with a "Hello, Qiaoqiao."
"Brother Chen, I’m already in the car."
"That’s good. I called earlier, Elder Rong told me it was snowing in Boston, so I was worried you’d be busy until very late and asked Wei Jun to pick you up since he happened to return to Boston today."
"Thank you, Brother Chen."
"Silly girl, there’s no need to thank me. It’s only right. Since I can’t be by your side, this is the least I can do to look after these little things."
"I used to think that walking half an hour from where I live to school wasn’t too bad and a good exercise. Yanyan and Yueyue’s kindergarten also has a direct bus service. If necessary, I’d just take a taxi. But now it seems, it would be better to have a car.
Yanyan and Yueyue are getting bigger, and they go out to play with their friends from time to time. If the weather gets bad, I’ll drive there to pick them up to save you from worrying."
"Yes, you should’ve done this earlier."
"Where are you now?"
"I just got back from lunch a little while ago. It’s been quite busy at the bureau these days. I finished my work yesterday and was going to call you but realized it was already very late."
"Take care of yourself, and make time to visit Grandpa and Aunt when you can."
"Okay, I got it. Is it still snowing over there?"
"It’s stopped, but a thick layer has settled. Just a few days ago, Yanyan and Yueyue were saying they wanted to build a snowman, and now they got their wish."
"It’s a pity I can’t be with them."
"It won’t be long, at most another year, and our family will be reunited. Just hold on a bit more."
Lu Yichen chuckled softly on the other end of the phone: "Wife, what am I supposed to hold on to?"
Upon hearing him speak frivolously, Luo Qiao said, "Where are you? Be careful with your words."
Lu Yichen laughed out louder: "Wife, I will definitely stick it out; there’s no way I can’t."
Luo Qiao looked up at Wei Jun driving in front and, startled, said, "I need to hang up now."