Chapter 42: Vampire photo
Xu Si paused. She had originally intended to explain the recent situation to him, but the words died on her lips. He was going to Germany for an exam; if he heard about this, he wouldn’t be willing to leave. It wasn’t that she was being overly confident; she simply knew the young man’s heart too well. She couldn’t quite describe the feeling, but deep down, Pei Zhen undoubtedly saw her as someone dependable and very important.
This calamity had shattered their tranquil life. Xu Si, however, wore a smile as she earnestly told lies that sounded partly true, partly false. Her voice showed no trace of the impending storm; instead, it held an almost eerie calmness.
"Because I’ll be going back soon too. The reasons I’ve stayed are because the company is very busy, and also because of you. If you decide to stay in Germany, then I won’t have to worry about you being alone on Hong Kong Island anymore. This is a good thing for both of us."
Her reasoning was sound and convincing. She was adept at swaying people’s hearts and knew the young man wouldn’t want to cause her too much trouble. Persuading him was easy.
Hearing her say she stayed because of him, Pei Zhen paused. A smile touched the corners of his lips, his eyes curving like crescents. After a moment of thought, he finally nodded. "Okay, as long as it’s what Auntie wishes, I’ll go."
"Such an obedient boy." Xu Si’s fair, slender fingers tapped on the tabletop. After a brief thought, she said, "I’ll be very busy during this period, so let Sister Jiaojiao take you. After you finish your exams, I’ll come pick you up."
"Okay."
Pei Zhen’s eyes were smiling, but there was a hint of reluctance in them.
Perhaps it was the confirmation of their impending separation—even though it would be brief—but it was enough to make the air in the room feel heavy.
Xu Si sighed inwardly. After all, they hadn’t been separated for two years.