"I'll come in the morning to take you to the hospital," Lu Heng said. Xiang Yu nodded, "Okay." "You probably won't be able to visit the school tomorrow. Wait until you feel better," Xiang Yu nodded again, "Okay." "When it's time to enroll to the university, I'll take you," Xiang Yu nodded once more, "Okay." "Be my girlfriend," Xiang Yu smiled and nodded, "Okay." Lu Heng pulled Xiang Yu into his arms, rubbing his chin on the top of her head. His voice was hoarse, "Xiang Yu, I'm so happy."
Lu Heng wanted to stay with Xiang Yu but saw how tired she looked and worried she wouldn't get proper rest. Reluctantly, he said goodbye, reminding her several times that he would come tomorrow to take her to the hospital. Xiang Yu patiently replied "okay" several times. After Lu Heng left, Xiang Yu felt a sense of calm and gradually fell asleep on her bed.
She woke up to the smell of chicken soup. Getting up, she saw her grandmother sitting in the kitchen with the radio on low, playing Yue opera. In the dim light, she has grey hair now,she takes great care of her hair and her face was full of kindness and serenity. Seeing Xiang Yu awake, she quickly stood up and asked, "My little girl, feeling better? Grandma made chicken soup; it'll be ready soon." Xiang Yu hugged her, burying her head in her grandmother's neck, "I'm fine now, Grandma. Don't worry." Her grandmother lovingly patted her hand, "So grown up and still acting spoiled with Grandma." But her tone wasn't reproachful; it was very pleased. "Our little girl is the best girl."
In the evening, Xiang Yu received a call from Xiao Zhanyuan, "I'll come in the morning to take you to the hospital." "No need," Xiang Yu quickly said, "Lu Heng will go with me." There was silence on the line before the voice asked, "Xiang Yu, have you made your choice?" This time, Xiang Yu didn't hesitate and firmly said, "Yes, it's always been him." There was another moment of silence. "Sorry..." Xiang Yu began to apologize, but the voice interrupted, "You've only made a choice, there's nothing wrong with that. Xiang Yu, I understand. Take care." He hung up abruptly, leaving Xiang Yu stunned as she held the phone for a moment before putting it down.
Just as she set the receiver down, the phone rang again. Frowning slightly, Xiang Yu picked it up. This time it was Lu Heng. His voice was a bit low, but she could tell he was happy, "How are you? Feeling better?" His happiness was infectious, "Yes, I just woke up and had a big bowl of chicken soup. I'm much better." "Xiang Yu," the boy called her name. "What?" He didn't answer but kept calling her name, "Xiang Yu, Xiang Yu, Xiang Yu." Xiang Yu's face turned red from his calling, but she felt very happy. He called her name, and she responded each time, like two fools.