Chapter 5 Laozi Returns
The strand was composed of twelve black pearls, each identical in size and with a smooth surface that emitted a dreamlike, ethereal glow under the light.
Women are fond of jewelry, and Song Xiaoru was no exception. She fell in love with the strand of black pearls immediately, especially since it was a gift from her brother.
"It’s really beautiful, it must have cost quite a bit, right?" Song Xiaoru asked.
Song Xiaodong smiled as he placed the bracelet on Song Xiaoru’s right wrist and said, "It’s not worth much, a friend gave it to me." He knew his sister was frugal and would not wear it if she knew its real value.
"That’s good then, I will accept this gift. As for the money, I’ll save it for you. Over the years, I’ve also saved some money. We can put together a down payment so you can buy a house, which will make finding a wife easier. Nowadays, it’s not easy to get married without owning a house."
Song Xiaodong looked around the home, feeling a pang of sadness, as everything was almost exactly as it had been before he left, with no new additions. All of Song Xiaoru’s money had certainly been saved.
His eyes reddening, he said, "Sis, I’m back now, and I’ll never let you suffer again. I’ll make sure you live the most glorious life and become the happiest woman."
Song Xiaoru smiled with relief and said, "Now that you’re back, I’m already happy, By the way, you haven’t had dinner yet, right? Let me make you something to eat."
"Mmm," Song Xiaodong responded affirmatively.
The home had just two rooms, one served as a storage and kitchen, and the other was the bedroom, containing two small beds positioned north and south. Since their parents had died, the siblings had lived here together.