Chapter 26: A HEART THAT WON’T SETTLE.
"Where are you going?" Xu Lingwei's sister asked, arms crossed as she blocked his way.
He barely spared her a glance as he adjusted the strap of his bag. "Since when do you care? Don't you have your own stuff to do?"
"Well, Uncle told me he's taking you to Yunxi Town." She leaned against the doorframe, her smirk growing.
Xu Lingwei internally cursed. Damn that loose-lipped uncle.
"Isn't that the place where you used to go for archery training? Why the sudden urge to go back?" she prodded, suspicion gleaming in her eyes.
Thinking quickly, he shrugged. "I was just... missing the place."
His sister arched a brow. "Oh? Missing the place or missing something else?"
He sighed, rubbing his temple. He really hated how accurate her guesses were.
"Think whatever you want," he muttered, brushing past her and heading outside. His uncle was already waiting on the bike, drumming his fingers on the handlebar impatiently.
"Let's go!" his uncle called, revving the engine.
Xu Lingwei climbed on, and they sped off toward Yunxi Town. The journey was long, winding through roads that cut between hills and clusters of shops. The fresh air carried the scent of street food, and the occasional blur of colorful market stalls zipped past them. His uncle, never one to drive safely, weaved through the lanes like he was in some underground race.