Surprised and amused at the same time, she asked," When are you leaving for the vacation?" "I think in a week's time. When are you leaving for Shanghai?" she asked her too. "Uhm.. I'm not sure but I will leave after you go for your vacation," she said and Li Mei nodded going back to what she was doing.
Li Fei stood up and walked to where her mother was and hugged her from behind before saying," Thank you so much for understanding mother." Li Mei not saying anything just nodded. Leaving the room later, she walked to her brother's room.
"It honestly took me by surprise," Li Jiang said.
"Me too. I honestly didn't expect it but I'm glad she finally understood," replied Li Fei. "When are you leaving for Shanghai?" "When mother leaves for her vacation. When are you leaving too?"
"I think I too will be waiting for you two to go," he replied. "But Jiang, do you think that Mom is fine?" she asked. "I don't know but I know that the vacation will help her," he answered and she nodded.
When Li Fei spoke to Jin Liwei at night, she informed him about everything that was going on. "That is so great! When are we leaving then?" he asked. "Not now Jin Liwei. I will have to first wait until Mom goes for her vacation," she said and added," Jin Liwei, I honestly can't believe that we are finally going to be together. It feels like a dream." "It is not a dream. We are going to be together and nothing is going to separate us, ever," he said.
A week passed as Li Mei was preparing for her trip as Li Fei was giving her a hand. Li Jiang too was in the process of leaving the house.
On the day when Li Mei was leaving for the vacation, Li Fei escorted her to the airport.
Reaching, they hugged and Li Fei said," I wish you a safe trip Mom. Please inform me the moment you reach." Nodding at that, Li Mei said," Take care of yourself." Li Fei nodded before they heard her flight being called. "I have to go. I will run late." When she turned to leave, Li Fei called," Mom." Turning to look at her, she said," Thank you for everything." She nodded and smiled at her before continuing to move towards the boarding area.
On her way home, Li Fei decided to go to Jianyu's place and bid him farewell since she was leaving for Shanghai the next day.
Reaching his house, she knocked on his door and shortly, he came to open.
"Oh! What a surprise Li Fei, come in," he said moving aside such that she could enter.
Getting in, she walked to the couch and took a seat. "What can I get for you?" he asked looking at her. "Water will do," she said and he nodded before leaving and later came back with a glass of water.
Taking several sips on it, she placed it on the table and looked at him to ask," How are you Jianyu?" "I'm alright. How about you?" he asked her. "I'm good too. How is life nowadays?" "Just as always. Nothing exciting," he said and she nodded in understanding.
"I actually came to inform you about my departure tomorrow. Mother finally accepted my relationship with Jin Liwei and I'm going to Shanghai." He took a while to say," I'm happy for you." "Thank you," she could only reply.
When silence came between them, she later said," I think I should take my leave now. I only came to let you know as it would be rude if I left without bidding farewell to you."
Getting up with her, he said," Thank you for remembering me. I wish you told me earlier such that we could at least have dinner together."
"It's fine Jianyu," she said picking her handbag and she looked at him to say," I will leave now. Goodbye Jianyu." He nodded and she turned to leave but she felt him get hold of her wrist and she turned to look at him questioningly.
"Are you happy?" he asked looking at her concerned. "Yes. I'm very happy," she replied with a small smile.
"That's what matters to me. Will I ever see you again?" "Of course I will be coming to see mother and Li Jiang," she replied.
"Okay. But don't forget that I will always be here for you no matter what. And if he ever hurts you, I will be waiting for you," he said.
"Thank you but Jin Liwei will never hurt me," she let him know and he nodded.
Before she could understand, he pulled her to his embrace and hugged her tightly. She decided to let him be and after so long, he released her. "I wish you the best," he said and she thanked him before hurriedly leaving his house.
Reaching the house, she found Jianyu already done with his packing since he was moving out the day after tomorrow.
Going to her room, she took a seat on her bed and just then, she heard her phone ringing.
Getting it out of her handbag, she answered.
"Are you alright?" he asked the moment she picked up. "Yes. Why?" "I called you several times moments ago but you didn't answer." "Oh, I'm sorry I didn't hear it. I was... somewhere," she said not wanting to tell him that she had gone to see Jianyu.
"Where?" he asked wanting to know.
"I-I went to bid farewell to Jianyu," she finally said and he didn't say a word. "Are you angry?" she asked. "Even if I am, it won't change anything, will it?" he asked.
"Don't talk like that. I couldn't leave without telling him. It would have been rude since he has done a lot for us. Do you understand now?"
"Let's leave that. Have you packed everything?" he asked. "Yes. I will be setting off at noon," she let him know. "Okay. When you reach the airport, Wang Mel will be waiting to take you home. I'm sorry I won't be able to pick you up as I'm having a very important meeting."
"It's alright. I will wait for you at home," she said.