It's hard to be a good person (83)

Seeing that her aunt and uncle surnamed Han were having a good chat, Li Wei felt bored sitting there, like a third wheel. She got up, said hello, and went back upstairs to her office.

She sat there blankly for a long time, lost in thought, when someone knocked on the door. Before Li Wei could speak, the person came in; it was Ding Anping.

Ding Anping came over with a smile, placed his hands on the desk, and looked down at Li Wei: "Little Weiwei, what are you daydreaming about? Let's go have lunch together?"

Li Wei looked at Ding Anping, who seemed to be in a good mood, with mixed feelings: "You seem quite happy. What's making you happy?"

Ding Anping raised an eyebrow and glanced at Li Wei sideways: "Hmm, little one, you seem to be quite troubled. Tell your brother, what's bothering you?"

Ding Anping's expression and tone of voice were quite charming. He originally had the appearance of a fair-skinned scholar, but after working for the past few years, especially in the environment of a police station, he not only appeared more mature than when he first graduated, but his slightly darker skin and calm demeanor also gave him a more masculine air.

Upon closer observation, Li Wei suddenly realized that Ding Anping at this moment might not be much different from her uncle surnamed Han. Perhaps it was because she had spent so much time with Ding Anping that she hadn't noticed the changes in him.

Thinking about it this way, Li Wei felt much better and was in the mood to joke: "Brother, always calling me that like that. Be careful, my aunt might fly away and you won't be my uncle anymore, then you'll really be the brother." Ding Anping tilted his head: "Little Weiwei, you're worried about me. I've thought it through now. Let it be. What's meant to be yours will be yours, and what's meant to come will come. I'm not worried, so why are you? Come on, let's go eat. I'm treating to dinner tonight. Let's have a good meal."

Li Wei was genuinely impressed with Ding Anping. She hadn't expected him to be so open-minded now; was it really true?

Seemingly sensing the doubt in Li Wei's eyes, Ding Anping simply pulled Li Wei up from her seat and dragged her along, saying, "Don't doubt me. I'm a man, and men don't beat around the bush. Let's just let our hearts know."

Hearing this, although Li Wei felt that Ding Anping's mindset had improved a lot, she still couldn't help but remind him: "We can't just leave things to fate. Isn't it said that opportunities only come to those who are prepared? We should try our best to seize the moment, so as not to regret it later."

Ding Anping laughed. He patted Li Wei's little head and said, "What are you thinking about all day? This isn't something a little kid like you should be worrying about. Focus on your studies. Don't meddle in other things. Thinking too much will stunt your growth. Adults have their own things to do. You're just a kid."

"I'm doing this for your own good. Don't bite the hand that feeds you." If your aunt runs away, you'll have nowhere to cry.

"Alright, alright. You're Lü Dongbin, aren't you? Let's go..."

Seeing Ding Anping still acting as carefree as ever, Li Wei felt helpless. This was her aunt's private matter. She was just offering a friendly reminder. Ultimately, it was up to his own fate.

My aunt is a very opinionated person. It's not easy for others to influence her, especially when it comes to something as important as a lifelong commitment. Besides, how many women are truly rational once they fall in love?

Dinner was at the revolving restaurant on the rooftop of a large hotel not far from the company. This ten-story building was just completed at the end of last year and is considered one of the most luxurious in the city.

Since it was a buffet, Li Wei, who was visiting for the first time, saw that there were many snacks and desserts, which should suit Ding Anni's taste. She wanted to call her, but Ding Anping refused, saying that they had their midterm exams the next day, and that his younger sister was too noisy and troublesome. Li Wei had no choice but to give up.

On the way to the restaurant, Li Wei had secretly inquired about the name of her uncle, surnamed Han, from Ding Anping. His name was Han Ju. It turned out that Ding Anping and he were acquaintances; they were basketball buddies who often played together back in their school days.

Meanwhile, Ding Anping secretly winked at Li Wei and whispered, "I could tell back then that this kid had designs on your aunt. I originally thought he wouldn't come back after going to graduate school, but I didn't expect him to come back like this."

Li Wei: ——

The meal lasted for more than two hours, and Han Ju remained as calm and composed as ever. He would occasionally ask Li Wei about her studies, neither making her feel neglected nor showing excessive enthusiasm. It was clear that this man was worldly-wise, and his later success was no accident.

After close observation, Li Wei objectively felt that Han Ju had more masculine charm.

What made Li Wei feel fortunate for Ding Anping was that Han Ju was about to go to the south to develop his career. A classmate had already introduced him to a large chemical company. Today, he came specifically to say goodbye to his aunt and Ding Anping.

It's more likely that he said goodbye to his aunt, Cheng Fei.

That evening, Li Wei took a shower and, while drying her hair, squeezed onto the big bed with her aunt. Cheng Fei, who was reading a book, glanced up at her, put the book on the bedside table, and casually took out a hairdryer from the drawer, plugged it in, and started drying Li Wei's hair.

By the time Li Wei finished getting ready for bed, it was already past ten o'clock. She had wanted to ask many questions, but because she was still sleepy, she decided to leave them for tomorrow.

She quickly fell asleep, but Cheng Fei couldn't. Lying there, she thought about Han Ju, Ding Anping, and…

Over the years, she has been well aware of Ding Anping's kindness to her, but having seen so much, when she thinks of the person from the beginning, there is always a trace of resentment deep in her heart.

She understood Han Ju's meaning. Han Ju had visited her every holiday. Compared to Ding Anping, Han Ju gave her a more similar feeling. However, they were different after all. The same dish always felt like something was missing.

With more life experience, Cheng Fei is no longer the somewhat naive young girl she once was, but the initial flutter of her heart is still unforgettable. If she were to get married, she would choose Ding Anping, but she is still young and always hopes to encounter that kind of soul-stirring emotion.

Perhaps that day will come eventually. After all, she's still so young, financially independent, and doesn't need to rely on a man; she doesn't come home often, so the family pressure isn't too great. Isn't that right?

The next morning, Li Wei slept in late. When she got up, her aunt was no longer there. There was only a stainless steel thermos on the bedside table, which she guessed was her breakfast.

After washing up and having breakfast, I quickly tidied up my things, changed my clothes, and planned to go to the office.

Opening my aunt's wardrobe, I found a section dedicated to Li Wei. Whenever there were new products or my aunt found clothes suitable for Li Wei while traveling, she would always buy some for her—underwear, outerwear, even socks. Sometimes, if there were clothes suitable for Li Lin, Li Wei would take them home. She kept everything else she used here, and over time, she accumulated quite a collection. The current stock consisted entirely of seasonal items; the out-of-season clothes had either been sent to the showroom by my aunt or given away. After all, they were all high-quality pieces, carefully selected or meticulously crafted by her or the designers.

Since her aunt started the clothing business, Li Wei and her sister haven't needed to buy new clothes. They have plenty of new clothes, and they rarely wear the same outfit twice a week.

Because Li Lin is now taller than Li Wei, and her aunt still compares her clothes to Li Wei's every time she buys clothes, gradually, there are far fewer clothes that suit Li Lin than Li Wei's, which makes Li Lin quite resentful. So whenever she has time, Li Wei will specially pick out a few ready-made outfits for her at the company.

So Li Wei changed her clothes, went downstairs and saw that her aunt was busy, so she didn't disturb her. She went straight upstairs to the design department, first looked at the new products with Li Na, and then picked up two pairs of trousers and a light jacket, which were perfect for the gradually cooling weather.

Setting her things aside, Li Wei picked up the water Li Na had poured for her, took a sip, glanced at Li Na, and smiled: "How's Zhang Tong been lately? Has she gotten into any trouble again?"

Li Na sat down and looked at her newly done peach-pink nail polish: "I wonder if some expert gave her some advice, but lately that girl is like a completely different person, incredibly diligent. And her sweet talk... it's like it's been coated in honey, making all the beauties in our design studio unable to eat anything too hard lately..."

Li Wei curiously brought the water glass to her lips: "Why?"

Li Na spread her arms wide exaggeratedly, then collapsed onto the sofa, groaning, "My teeth are all falling out, ahhh!"

flutter!

Li Wei spat out the water she had just drunk, and hurriedly took out a handkerchief to wipe her mouth while coughing, looking extremely disheveled.

After working for a while, Li Wei finally calmed down and leaned back in her chair, pointing weakly at Li Na: "You...you did this on purpose! Are you trying to make me laugh to death?!"

Li Na had already sat up and innocently spread her hands. Li Wei felt that this guy was more like showing off his new nail polish. Li Na said in a high-pitched, coquettish voice, "How could I dare? But when you're giving advice to people, please consider the psychological capacity of us subordinates, okay? Isn't this going to kill us old ladies?"

Seeing her like that, Li Wei felt uncomfortable and said bluntly, "No matter what, I know you guys. You just fall for this kind of thing. When you argue with me, you shout the loudest. You only respond to gentle persuasion, not force. You deserve to be teased a bit. How about that? Did it work?"

Li Na stopped joking and said seriously, "Of course it works. Are we that heartless? Look at her now, can you even see that girl? She's busy with our department every day. Before, you always served her hand and foot every time you came. Now look at you, still thinking of her so much. Being a good person isn't so easy."

Li Wei smiled and said, "You don't need to say anything sarcastic. Although you're older than me, I always feel that when others need help, we should lend a hand. It's always good to help others and yourself. Besides, stop complaining. It's just that you're too soft-hearted and can't stand being treated well. I know you too well."

Li Wei had said both the good and the bad things. Li Na got up to get to work, and as she swayed out, she said, "I don't know how old you are. You talk like an old woman, even more than I do. I'm going to leave now. I'm just destined to work for a little vixen like you."