After thinking it through, Luosang called herself a taxi. Then, she packed her things and went downstairs with a suitcase. Sister Lan was in the kitchen, and Steward Wu was feeding Xiaosi in the backyard. Luosang hesitated briefly, then left with her suitcase. After getting into the car, she called Sister Lan.
"Sangsang, why are you calling me from upstairs?" asked Sister Lan.
"Sister Lan, I'm leaving. I moved out. Just wanted to let you know," she said.
"What? Moved out? Aren't you upstairs?"
"I want to have some quiet time alone. Sister Lan, thank you for taking care of me. Please tell Junting that I won't be here for New Year's." Lusoang didn't say much else before ending the call.
