When it comes to manipulating people, Yang Sisi is truly skilled. I could clearly see a wavering expression on Old Mi's face, but out of politeness, he didn't give a direct answer. Instead, he said to Yang Sisi, "Let me speak with Michael alone for a few minutes..."
Yang Sisi laughed, "Uncle, are you still angry with me?... I didn't mean to talk back to you last time. Just think of me as Tong Wuji. I know you're genuine, and I'm straightforward too. We've become friends through this fight!"
“How could I possibly get along with a little girl like you… If you want to come and visit us, I have no objection. Just consider it as Michael hosting a friend.”
"That's right, I'm happy to hear that!"
"You keep changing your form of address, sometimes calling me 'you' and sometimes 'sir'... you really have a lot of faces!"
Yang Sisi laughed again, "Uncle, please don't hold it against me. I've already said I have a straightforward temper. If you make me happy, I want to respect you... I think this is good. You love the young, and I respect the elderly. This is what a harmonious society should be like."
Old Mi was a little speechless, and at that moment, I took the phone from Yang Sisi and switched the voice message to earpiece mode. Yang Sisi realized that I wanted to talk to Old Mi alone, so she pointed to the duty-free shop behind her, indicating that she would go in and browse for a while longer.
After she left, I spoke to Lao Mi and said, "Dad, while you were talking just now, I thought about it... Some things are not easy to face, but it's not a man's job to always have an escapist mentality in dealing with people; so, I will go back for Dai Qiang's wedding... Everyone's fate is different. He is doing better than me and is more successful than me. I should be happy for him, not feel inferior."
After a moment of silence, Old Mi sighed, "These past few years, your father and I haven't had a chance to see each other often... Your mother and I don't know if you're doing well out there... But one thing we believe is that you've matured so much more than before... Maturity is the most important quality for a man; it means responsibility and courage. As your father, I'm very happy for you. I believe you can overcome these temporary difficulties... Because we have this trust in you, we're not afraid to face other people's gossip... Do you understand what I mean?"
"I understand..."
After a brief pause, I changed the subject and said to Lao Mi, "Dad, Sisi is just straightforward. She doesn't mean any harm, so please don't take it to heart if she says anything unpleasant."
Old Mi finally smiled and replied, "Your dad may have a bad temper, but he's not senile; how bad could he be if he's here with you at a time like this?"
"Yes, yes, as long as you don't get angry with her."
"Hmm... how's your leg?"
"I feel pretty good. I can swim now. I'm also doing other recovery training. Maybe I'll be fully recovered someday."
“This is what your mother and I are most worried about right now. If you really feel it’s not working out, go back to the county town. Your mother and I will take care of you. Getting your health back is the most important thing.”
I smiled and said, "It's great here. The doctor said swimming is the best rehabilitation exercise. If I go back to the county town, the conditions won't be so good. Where would I go swimming in the dead of winter? Besides, my business here is just starting out, and I really can't let it go."
"This is just my suggestion. Whether you come back or not is your decision."
After a brief silence, Old Mi said, "There's something else I need to tell you... A few days ago, Lu Jia came to see your mother and me... to tell us that she was going back to Shanghai."
"She doesn't want her job in Chengdu anymore?"
"From what she said, she doesn't want it anymore... She found a boyfriend in Shanghai, saying that she's aiming to get married, but the man wants her to go back to Shanghai to live."
My heart is already old, so even when I heard the news that Lu Jia was getting married, I wasn't too bothered. I just smiled and asked Lao Mi, "Do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing?"
Old Mi wasn't as calm as I was. After a sigh, he replied, "She's been with you for so many years, and we've treated her like our future daughter-in-law, so it's understandable that she's upset... But she's not young anymore. Since she can't see any hope with you, she can't just keep dragging this on... So, your mother and I can understand her... We hope she can find her own path in the future... I've always thought she's a good girl."
"Hmm... I also hope she gets better."
"By the way, she came to see us this time... about the house... You guys bought a house in Chengdu before, right? She returned it to you, and it's now transferred to your mother's name... She told you not to hold a grudge against her. She did some bad things in the past, but it was all so that you could turn back."
This time, I fell silent.
Old Mi spoke up again, saying to me, "Your mother and I have discussed it. We won't sell or rent that house. We'll renovate it so that when you want to go back to Chengdu in the future, you'll have a place to stay."
"You guys decide this."
"Well, nothing else..."
...
It wasn't until I hung up Lao Mi's call that my emotions started to fluctuate... Lao Mi was right. After all, Lu Jia had been with me for so many years, and now she was returning the house to me at this time. Naturally, I would have some thoughts. I didn't really care whether Lu Jia was good or bad... I just thought she was a very courageous woman. If I could be like her, I probably wouldn't be in so much pain.
Yes, being able to spend your life with the person you love is certainly a very lucky thing; if not, why not choose a partner who can satisfy you in other ways for the sake of life?
...
In a daze, the sky had completely darkened, and all sorts of lights began to penetrate the dark world with an all-pervasive force. I always feel lonely at this time, because those lights also penetrate my heart, making me see clearly that I am still a homeless person.
After waiting for a while, Yang Sisi finally came out of the duty-free shop, carrying many shopping lists. I asked her, "What did you buy?"
Yang Sisi waved the lists under the streetlight, then replied, "Don't be nervous, they're all cosmetics. I didn't buy you a watch..."
After a brief pause, she sighed to herself, "Phuket is such a strange place... There isn't a single decent high-rise building on the entire island; it's like a big village. Yet, the duty-free shops here have many top international brands that you can't even find in Dali. Is it prosperous or not?" (To chat with more like-minded people about "My Tenant Sister," follow "Hot Articles" or "rd444" on WeChat to discuss your favorite books.)
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