Chapter 47: Invite bai yun home

Airflow.

Egg.

“………”

A night without dreams, Lu Weizhu woke up early.

She opened her eyes groggily and the first thing she saw was Lu Weiyu fast asleep.

Her nostrils fluttered gently, the girl’s breathing steady and smooth.

Lu Weizhu could feel a faint warmth.

Next to her lay her most cherished family member, which made her feel at ease.

With gentle features, Lu Weizhu reached out and pinched the girl’s cheek.

Because they had spent the night at the hospital, she couldn’t prepare breakfast for Lu Weiyu, so Lu Weizhu went to the Breakfast Shop and brought back a bowl of porridge and two boiled eggs.

She knew that Wei Yu’s appetite had been a bit small recently.

“Sigh…From tomorrow onward, I’ll bring meals.”

Lu Weizhu stroked the girl’s head.

“Mm…uh~ sister…sis~”

The girl’s lips trembled as she murmured in her sleep.

The words were too faint and fragmented for Lu Weizhu to understand.

“Time to go to work.”

She glanced at her phone—it was nearly eight o’clock.

A smile formed on Lu Weizhu’s lips as Bai Yun’s smiling face and the moment when Bai Yun bumped fists with Lu Weiyu appeared in her mind.

Putting away her phone with a smile, Lu Weizhu stepped out slowly.

The morning city was somewhat noisy, but her mood was unusually good.

“Once I finish the embroidery, I’ll give that thing to Bai Lu. Life should get a bit easier, right?”

She fantasized about Bai Lu being a little more understanding of her.

Although it was probably wishful thinking, she knew in her heart that their statuses would never be equal.

“Once they get bored of me, I’ll probably be kicked aside.”

Lu Weizhu thought.

She didn’t know when she would be abandoned.

Maybe it wouldn’t be long?

After all, she wasn’t good at flattering people and had no special talents.

The money she got from the two benefactors was all thanks to her face.

She wanted to break free from them, but at least she had to save enough money first.

“Even if my attitude doesn’t improve, maybe I can ask for a higher salary?”

Lu Weizhu began to fantasize again.

Lost in thought, she found herself at the café.

Bai Yun was still preparing the day’s ingredients.

Lu Weizhu realized she was gradually getting used to this rhythm.

She liked this café and liked working here.

“Good morning, Yun-jie.”

Pushing open the café door, Lu Weizhu walked in.

After greeting, she changed into her work clothes skillfully and started her day.

Serving customers, pouring tea, delivering water—it wasn’t hard work.

Serving others made Lu Weizhu happy.

At noon, Lu Weizhu ordered porridge and some light dishes for Lu Weiyu.

She didn’t want to order takeout but realized she hadn’t prepared anything in advance, so she was pressed for time.

After ordering, Lu Weizhu ate lunch with Bai Yun and then immediately began the afternoon shift.

The afternoon was much like the morning, just fewer people.

With Bai Lu’s birthday approaching, she was probably cozying up with Ning Wan, so Lu Weizhu wouldn’t be bothered for a while.

Before long, it was almost time to get off work.

After changing back into her regular clothes, Lu Weizhu didn’t leave immediately.

Instead, she helped Bai Yun clean the café while watching her pack up.

“Hm? Weizhu? You’re not leaving yet?”

Bai Yun noticed Lu Weizhu’s presence but didn’t stop working.

“Ah, I’m just helping with cleaning.”

Lu Weizhu shook her head.

“…And Yun-jie, I told you before, right? I want to treat you to dinner.”

Holding a towel, Lu Weizhu wiped the café’s front door.

“Tonight, can you do me the honor of coming to my place?”

Lu Weizhu dared to make the invitation.

“Hm?”

Bai Yun was momentarily stunned and looked up at Lu Weizhu.

The girl was facing away from her, focused on cleaning the glass.

Her white hair swayed gently with the movement, rhythmically and neatly.

Bai Yun pursed her lips.

Going to an employee’s house?

Was that appropriate?

She hesitated.

“Is that okay?”

The girl asked again.

Turning her head, a few strands of hair clung to her forehead.

Her pale blue eyes were full of sincere entreaty.

Slightly bowing, hands together, the bandage on her right forearm made her look even more fragile and pitiful.

Bai Yun couldn’t refuse her request.

“Okay.”

Bai Yun nodded.

“Really? That’s great, Yun-jie.”

Lu Weizhu breathed a sigh of relief and straightened up, smiling.

The genuine smile on the girl’s face was like warm sunlight, leaving Bai Yun momentarily stunned.

Why was her smile so beautiful?

After cleaning the café, Lu Weizhu and Bai Yun left together.

Bai Yun wore a khaki sunhat.

Looking at the wide brim, Lu Weizhu remembered the strand of hair in Lu Weiyu’s palm from last night.

Maybe she could get Lu Weiyu a hat?

“For now, let’s go buy groceries. My place isn’t far from the supermarket.”

Putting the thought of the hat aside, Lu Weizhu looked sideways at Bai Yun.

Her fingers fidgeted nervously.

After a moment’s hesitation, she didn’t take Bai Yun’s hand.

Their relationship…probably wasn’t that close yet? Lu Weizhu wasn’t sure.

Walking side by side, the sun slowly set.

Golden light faded, turning into a gorgeous orange-red.

Their shadows stretched long, intertwining.

“The weather’s really nice today.”

In the distance, Lu Weizhu spotted a red Sun.

The sky was cloudless, and she sighed softly.

“Mm.”

Bai Yun said little, still savoring the memory of Lu Weizhu’s last smile at the café.

They entered the supermarket together.

Lu Weizhu bought common vegetables, some meat and seafood, various seasonings, and a bag of rice.

Bai Yun quietly watched her pick through the items.

“Phew…done.”

Lu Weizhu took a deep breath, carrying two heavy bags, struggling a bit.

Her right hand lagged behind, her body tilting slightly to the right.

“Let me carry some for you.”

Bai Yun instinctively reached out, taking the rice and seasonings from Lu Weizhu’s right hand.

When their fingers briefly touched, Bai Yun felt a faint warmth.

She blinked.

Probably just an illusion.

Thinking this, the two girls paid at the cashier.

Lu Weizhu then picked up a package before they headed home.

By the time they reached the Apartment for Rent, it was already six o’clock.

“Yun-jie, this is my home. It’s a bit shabby, please don’t mind.”

Taking out the keys, Lu Weizhu opened the door.

She led Bai Yun inside and took the bags from her hands.

“Yun-jie, why don’t you rest on the sofa? I’ll cook.”

Saying that, Lu Weizhu carried the groceries into the kitchen.

With the heavy load gone, Bai Yun rubbed her fingers.

She blinked again.

“Weizhu, do you need help? It’s troublesome to do everything alone, right?”

Bai Yun put down her bag and hat on the sofa and walked into the kitchen.

“Ah, no need, Yun-jie. You’re the guest, just relax and wait for dinner. I’ll handle everything.”

Lu Weizhu gently pushed Bai Yun out.

The girl was too enthusiastic.

Half-pushing, half-yielding, Bai Yun ended up sitting on the sofa, a bit bewildered.

“…Uh, shouldn’t it be Little Sun instead?”

Bai Yun thought, considering how warmly and brightly Lu Weizhu had acted today.

She recalled the gloomy and lifeless expression Lu Weizhu had worn when they first met.

They were like two different people.

But if Bai Yun had to choose, she would pick the smiling one.