Chapter 60 Crossing the Clouds

He Peiru's life in England is very simple.

She attended classes regularly every day and occasionally went to different types of banquets at night, gradually making more and more friends.

Three months passed in the blink of an eye, and her busy schedule made her feel that everything that had happened in Hong Kong was becoming more and more distant.

The things that once stirred her emotions have become things she can now completely detach herself from as time goes by.

Before we knew it, it was almost mid-December, and He Peiru would have a Christmas holiday of about a month.

Because she was working non-stop during this period, she didn't have any specific plans at all.

Although the holiday seemed long, it included several banquets, so Ho Pui-yu simply gave up on the possibility of returning to Hong Kong and instead decided to take a short trip to a nearby European country.

She could only make a simple plan for the time being, since she had already confirmed her attendance at the banquet and it wouldn't be good to suddenly refuse.

He Peiru thought her plan was good, but her girlfriends didn't think so.

Fang Xiaoxin: [I was thinking that if you went back to Hong Kong, we could still spend Christmas together!]

Feng Shiqi: [It seems you don't care about Gu Zhaoqian at all?]

Since arriving in England, she had never mentioned anything related to Gu Zhaoqian to them.

Therefore, it's normal for Fang Xiaoxin to raise such a question.

He Pei subconsciously avoided the question and offered her own suggestion.

He Peiru: [I have an idea... but I don't know if you're interested.]

The two of them fell silent and waited for her to continue.

He Peiru: [I'd like to invite you all to visit the UK during the Christmas holidays.]

He Peiru: [I'll arrange the plane tickets for you, and you can also stay at my place.]

Her residence is called an apartment, but it's more like a large single-level apartment. Even if they come, there would still be more than enough room for a few more people.

Feng Shiqi and Fang Xiaoxin didn't need to think twice; they agreed to her suggestion without hesitation.

After all, as long as you can see the other person, the location is secondary.

Finally, she could meet them. He Peiru thought about how she could spend her holiday like this, and just the thought of meeting them made her feel good.

The three of them can then stroll around the area, and if the host agrees, they can be invited to join the following dinner parties. Just thinking about it makes it seem much more interesting.

In addition, He Peiru can also listen to Fang Xiaoxin talk about what has happened in Hong Kong during this period.

In her memory, whether in writing or speaking, Fang Xiaoxin hesitated several times, perhaps because she was considering Fang Xiaoxin's feelings.

It's also possible that they feel that even if they talk about it through a screen, it won't be as enjoyable, and these things are better said face-to-face.

Judging from this, Fang Xiaoxin must have a lot to share.

He Peiru was increasingly looking forward to their arrival, and without saying a word, she began to discuss the time in England with them.

They finally decided to depart five days before Christmas, and stay in the UK for at least a week before returning to Hong Kong.

Anyway, the holiday is long enough, so we can take our time to think about what comes next.

He Peiru didn't plan to make any travel arrangements. Once they arrived, they could do whatever they wanted without being bound by these so-called arrangements.

Even if they stayed in the apartment, it would be enough for them to chat together.

And before Christmas Eve, they can go out together and decorate the apartment nicely.

And her idea would surely be approved by both of them.

He Peiru booked tickets for the two of them first. Without thinking, she bought first-class tickets, fearing that if she waited too long, she would run into the peak booking period and the tickets might be sold out.

The apartment was fully equipped, and they found that if they were missing anything, they could go and buy it together.

In the days that followed, He Peiru spent her remaining time chatting with her two girlfriends about what they would do after arriving in the UK, in addition to her usual busy schedule.

Although there was no specific itinerary planned, they were clearly using the group chat as a memo, and it seemed that they each had something they were looking forward to.

Before they knew it, it was the day Feng Shiqi and Fang Xiaoxin arrived in England.

He Peiru arrived at the airport half an hour before the plane landed, so that she could pick them up as soon as possible.

Perhaps because this anticipation was growing in her heart, she didn't feel the waiting time was long at all. Instead, she kept excitedly looking at the screen displaying the arrival information, calculating how much longer it would take for them to get off the plane.

Time ticked by for her, minute by minute. After watching the numbers on the big screen jump countless times, she finally spotted the two of them at the arrival gate.

The driver and Sophia, who had been standing beside He Peiru from the beginning, immediately stepped forward to take the luggage the moment they noticed them. They quickly put the luggage in the car while still leaving enough space for the two to catch up.

The three of them hadn't seen each other for almost four months, which felt like an eternity to them. They were really not used to having to cross the clouds just to see each other.

In this atmosphere, He Peiru couldn't help but mutter, "We've finally met."

The three of them hugged each other tightly, as if they couldn't bear to let go of each other no matter what.

Sophia, who had just put her luggage away, returned and reminded them, "Miss, let's go back first. Miss Fang and Miss Feng also need to rest."

"That's true." Overjoyed at seeing them, He Peiru overlooked this point. Although she wasn't tired, considering that they would inevitably get tired even in first class, it would be better to hurry back to the apartment.

She continued, "Let's go, beds have been prepared for you."

Fang Xiaoxin seemed dissatisfied with her approach, muttering, "If you ask me, there's no need to prepare at all. We can just sleep together."

Feng Shiqi nodded in agreement and said, "I think so too! It can also save a lot of trouble."

He Peiru also had such plans. The reason she prepared the beds and other items was to give them more options.

The next second she smiled and said enthusiastically, "If you're not tired tonight, we can chat all night long!"

"Absolutely no problem!"

The three of them finally got back into the car.

The driver started the car after making sure they were seated securely.

With five days to go until Christmas Eve, the atmosphere in London is already quite festive, with the surrounding area basically in holiday mode.

Whether on street corners or along roadsides of varying widths, all kinds of Christmas trees are displayed, and fences and streetlights are decorated with different styles of ornaments.

"How about..."

"us……"

Fang Xiaoxin and Feng Shiqi spoke at the same time.

"Huh?" This was the first time He Peiru had encountered such a coincidence. After the three of them exchanged a knowing glance, she asked, "Which of you two will speak first?"

Fang Xiaoxin spoke first, "Shiqi, you go first."

Feng Shiqi didn't refuse, but quickly said, "I want to ask Aru what preparations she has made for Christmas? We can also go and buy a Christmas tree or something."

"Ah!" Fang Xiaoxin exclaimed immediately, "That's what I was thinking too! Christmas is coming, Aru's apartment should be decorated!"

“It seems the three of us want to go together.” He Peiru said without hesitation, “I was thinking that after you all come, we can go shopping for Christmas decorations together.”

"Very good!"

Feng Shiqi couldn't help but cheer, finding it amusing that the three of them seemed to be on the same wavelength.

However, the immediate priority is to return to the apartment.

As for the other things they mentioned, let's leave them for the next day.

On the way back, they had endless topics to talk about, and they talked about their recent situations the whole way.

It seems that even though they came from Hong Kong, there was no time difference, and the two of them looked to be in much the same spirits as He Peiru.

They arrived at He Peiru's apartment shortly afterward.

It seemed that both Fang Xiaoxin and Feng Shiqi were so energetic that they had no intention of resting at all, and even opened their suitcases to tidy up.

After a while, Feng Shiqi took out a small box from her suitcase. It was a gift that her mother had repeatedly told her to give to He Peiru.

Upon seeing the familiar packaging, He Peiru accepted it without hesitation, without asking any further questions.

At this point, Feng Shiqi added, "Actually, I don't really know what's inside either, so you should take a look for yourself."

"good."

When He Peiru opened the box, she found amulets and other such items inside, which must have carried the good wishes of Feng Shiqi's mother. She was also very touched that she was still remembered.

She first put these things in the bedside table, which also served as a convenient way to show them around the apartment.

Since there are no rooms they can't enter, it's best to let them familiarize themselves with the layout first.

After shopping, they went to the dressing room, which was also full of items and looked no different from those in Repulse Bay and the Mountain Mansion.

Just by looking at the exterior decoration and furnishings, you can tell that she is doing very well in England.

Fang Xiaoxin felt like she was back home and began to admire the clothes that were hanging up.

Suddenly, she stopped moving and exclaimed in surprise, "This dress!"

"Would you like to try it?"

He Peiru glanced at it and remembered that the dress had been delivered not long ago. She tried it on briefly and then hung it back in the closet.

“Great! This style is currently only available in the UK. Even if I can pre-order it in Hong Kong, the brand will prioritize local customers.” Just in case she wasn’t aware, Fang Xiaoxin explained, “I was thinking of asking you before, but I got busy and forgot.”

"Isn't that simple?" He Peiru immediately picked up her phone and opened a catalog. "They don't seem to take holidays, so it should be delivered in the next couple of days."

She quickly tapped the screen a few more times and handed the phone to Feng Shiqi: "Shiqi, pick a dress too! Everyone gets one."

Feng Shiqi naturally didn't refuse or spoil the fun, but generously took the phone and started making her selections.

The three continued chatting in the dressing room while Sophia prepared dinner for them in the kitchen.

Sophia was very familiar with the three women's tastes and had prepared the necessary ingredients in advance, making the preparation a breeze.

Although they rarely get together, they didn't delay their dinner time, but came out to wait as soon as it was almost time.

When Sophia saw them come out, she told He Peiru, "Miss, there's a package for you on the entryway cabinet. Would you like to open it now and see what's inside?"