Love So Sweet

Now that he had a little bit of money with him, Bai Qi naturally wanted to give his sister the best. Only by attending a better school would his sister have access to better resources.

Bai Xi Xi was worried about their future living arrangement. But since her brother had said that everything would be alright, Bai Xi Xi decided to listen to him.

In the end, it was decided for Bai Qi to move in into the new apartment a few weeks after Zhang Li Xue’s great-grandpa’s death anniversary.

As the day approached closer, Zhang Li Xue has been quite busy with the preparation. Her great-grandpa was an important figure in her life and Zhang Li Xue wanted to participate in every preparation.

She could not let her mother do everything by herself.

On the weekend, Zhang Li Xue left the house early and headed to Bai Qi’s apartment. Just as she pulled over the vehicle at the usual parking spot, Bai Qi walked over and waved his hand.

Zhang Li Xue unlocked her car and alighted. She waited until Bai Qi reached to her side and smiled. “Have you waited for long?”

“Not that long.” Bai Qi leaned over and pecked at her lips.

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These days, their date was often cut short and he missed spending his time with his girlfriend. As he was on his day off, Bai Qi decided to accompany Zhang Li Xue around and help with the preparation.

“Do you want me to drive?”

Zhang Li Xue thought of his offer and nodded. “Un. That would be great too.”

Bai Qi walked around the car and helped her with the door. Then, he slid into the driver’s seat and turned to look at his girlfriend. “Where are we going?”

“First, let’s go and have breakfast.” Zhang Li Xue pouted. “I’m starving.”

Bai Qi stretched his hand and pinched her nose. “Why didn’t you say earlier? If I had known, I can prepare something for you.”

Zhang Li Xue had a sheepish smile on her face. Her heart was feeling very sweet. “No. There’s a new place that Su Jin had mentioned previously. I heard that their noodles tasted quite good. Let’s go and visit that place. If it’s good, we can bring Xi Xi to that place as well.”

Bai Qi would naturally agree with her proposal.

The couple had a breakfast date. Then, with Zhang Li Xue’s direction, Bai Qi drove her around the city to buy a few things that her mother had listed.

It was around lunch hour when Zhang Li Xue had completed her mission. She was about to suggest going for a date when her phone rang.

Zhang Li Xue saw the name on the caller ID and quickly picked up the phone.

“Li Xue, are you still outside?” Zhang Yu Ying spoke as the phone call was connected. “Your mom said you are running a few errands for her.”

Zhang Li Xue glanced at Bai Qi. “Un. I’m still outside. Aunt, do you need anything?”

“Then, can you come over to my place? I have a few things that I needed to pass to your mom.”

“Sure. Then, I’ll come over right away.”

“That’s right. Li Xue, have you had your lunch yet? Why don’t you stay and accompany me for lunch as well?”

“This...” Zhang Li Xue looked at Bai Qi again. “Aunt, I’m with Bai Qi.”

There was a brief pause before Zhang Yu Ying started to laugh happily. “Oh... you’re on a date?”

Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze. Her cheek turned slightly pink. She was teased by her aunt and was embarrassed.

“This is fine too. Why don’t you ask Bai Qi to come over to my place as well?” Zhang Yu Ying spoke. “Li Xue, remember the last time I invited you and Bai Qi over?”

“Un.” Zhang Li Xue nodded. She could still remember coming to her aunt’s place only to find that several of her uncles and aunts had gathered around to meet Bai Qi.

It was a sneak attack and she was not ready for it.

“Last time, I did not expect your Uncle Qi to gather the others to come over.” Zhang Yu Ying heaved a sigh. “I actually wanted to talk to Bai Qi. Unfortunately, because of some unexpected event, we did not manage to talk to him. Li Xue, will Bai Qi be free to come over and talk?”

“Aunt, let me ask him first.” Zhang Li Xue turned to Bai Qi and conveyed what her aunt had told her earlier.

Bai Qi pondered over this matter and quickly agreed. “Since it was not easy for us to arrange another time, let’s go and see your aunt,” Bai Qi said. “Anyway, I am curious as well to know what your aunt wanted to tell me.”

“Aunt, Bai Qi agreed. We’ll be there in a few minutes, alright?”

Zhang Yu Ying heaved a sigh. “Then, I’ll go and ask the auntie to make a few more dishes.”

The two of them spoke briefly before they finally hung up.

Zhang Li Xue looked at Bai Qi again and spoke, “What do you think my aunt will tell you?”

“I don’t know.” Bai Qi flashed her a faint smile. “But, we’ll figure it out once we meet your aunt.”

He recalled that year when his father’s business had gone down and they had to file for bankruptcy. Everything was too chaotic. However, he could not pay too much attention to the business.

His mother was pregnant with Xi Xi and her condition was not that good after she what happened. Bai Qi often accompanied his mother. All day, his task was to prevent his mother from looking at the news. He had thought that his father would soon figure out a way and he did not want his mother to stress out too much.

Just when he thought that everything would turn better, something happened to his father. And then, everything was out of control.