Chapter 39: Going out with my sister

A night without dreams, Lu Weizhu woke up early as usual.

“Mm…hmm.”

Groggily opening her eyes, a dull ache lingered in her right shoulder and side waist.

She lifted her shirt, revealing a large bruise spreading across her fair waist and abdomen.

“………..This was left by Bai Lu.”

Putting her shirt back down, Lu Weizhu glanced at Lu Weiyu.

The girl was still sound asleep.

The chestnut on the bedside table had already cooled, losing its original aroma.

Lu Weizhu peeled one chestnut. 

The nut inside was no longer soft but somewhat hard, the sweetness more pronounced, though the overall taste had deteriorated considerably.

“Sigh.”

She let out a sigh and took out her phone.

Since she had planned to take Lu Weiyu to the café today, Lu Weizhu hadn’t left early this morning but chose to stay by the hospital room.

Taking advantage of the quiet morning, Lu Weizhu scrolled through Bai Lu’s Friend Circle, hoping to find some useful information.

One post after another, most were interactions between Bai Lu and Ning Wan, filled with flirtatious exchanges.

Pursing her lips, Lu Weizhu felt a twinge of envy toward such a relationship but understood none of this belonged to her.

She kept scrolling.

Unconsciously, she had reached posts from last year.

One showed Bai Lu displaying a birthday cake, with Ning Wan sending her well wishes.

“…Is this her birthday?”

Lu Weizhu tilted her head.

Brushing aside the hair falling over her cheek, her mood grew complicated.

“Probably…August 21? Just a week away.”

Biting her lip, Lu Weizhu thought it over.

Maybe she could prepare a gift for Bai Lu? 

From what she recalled, Bai Lu always liked being spoiled.

If she gave her a gift, Bai Lu would surely reciprocate, right?

Unlike herself, Bai Lu’s gifts wouldn’t be cheap—this might be a good chance to make some money.

“…Hmm, that’s decided.”

Lu Weizhu clenched her fists.

Her current goal was to save enough money as soon as possible, then free herself from those two troublesome patrons.

“…Sister? Good morning~”

Lost in thought, Lu Weizhu was interrupted by Lu Weiyu, who had already woken up.

Sliding out of the covers, the girl sat on the edge of the bed.

“Morning.”

Hearing Lu Weiyu’s voice, Lu Weizhu snapped back to focus.

She smiled.

“Let’s change your clothes.”

She took Lu Weiyu’s Common Wardrobe from under the bed, reluctant to have her wear the Hospital Gown out.

She wasn’t sure if Lu Weiyu could handle the strange looks from others.

“Okay.”

Lu Weiyu stood up obediently and took the clothes from Lu Weizhu.

While Lu Weiyu was changing, Lu Weizhu went to inform the doctor.

After reporting their plan to go out today, Lu Weizhu returned to the room where Lu Weiyu had already changed.

Wearing a white sweatshirt and a black skirt, she quietly sat by the bed, waiting for Lu Weizhu.

Her chestnut hair was a little messy, and her black eyes held a hint of fatigue.

As sisters, they shared similar beauty.

Her facial features were soft, with a delicate face, rosy lips, and white teeth.

Above her refined nose were large, dark eyes.

The only pity was her pale complexion, the unmistakable appearance of a frail beauty.

“It’s been a long time since you wore a skirt, huh?”

Watching Lu Weiyu from the doorway for a moment, Lu Weizhu approached the bed.

She used her fingers to smooth the girl’s hair.

After tidying the chestnut locks, Lu Weizhu patted her head.

“Yeah, it’s been a long time since I’ve gone out. Actually, my illness isn’t that severe, right? Maybe I can get discharged and start working?”

Lu Weiyu brought up a topic Lu Weizhu had always disliked.

“…No.”

Lu Weizhu refused.

“Focus on your recovery first. Only after you’re fully better can you think about that. But I’ll find time to take you out to get some sun.”

She made a slight concession.

She feared Lu Weiyu would be bored to death and gradually forget how to socialize.

Unlike herself, Wei Yu was still pure and deserved to pursue happiness.

Lu Weizhu crouched down, grabbed the girl’s small feet, and helped her put on white socks and pink-white sneakers.

Looking at Lu Weizhu tying her shoelaces, Lu Weiyu reached out.

She gently touched her sister’s head.

The silver-white long hair and pale blue eyes—so different from herself and their parents—made it hard to believe this girl was truly her sister if they hadn’t grown up together.

Opening her eyes wide, Lu Weiyu pinched a strand of hair, caressing the silver locks, feeling a strange softness inside.

She really liked this beautiful hair.

“Sigh…Sister’s so nice. I wonder which bastard will get lucky with her someday.”

Lu Weiyu’s voice carried a bit of resentment.

Lu Weizhu was silent.

“No one will get lucky.”

She shook her head.

She wasn’t qualified to be with anyone.

Maybe after Lu Weiyu recovered, quietly disappearing would be best?

“All right, let’s go.”

After tying Lu Weiyu’s shoelaces, Lu Weizhu stood up.

She clapped her hands; a slight pain radiated from her palms, but she showed no expression.

She had developed a slight tolerance to the pain.

“…Mm.”

Lost in thought, Lu Weiyu remained silent for a long time before nodding.

As expected, she still didn’t know who deserved such a gentle sister.

With a filter over her perception of Lu Weizhu, she took her sister’s hand and stood.

Feeling the bandage wrapped around Lu Weizhu’s palm, Lu Weiyu felt a bit of pity.

Holding Lu Weiyu’s hand, Lu Weizhu led her out of the hospital.

Her abdomen ached slightly as they arrived at a noodle shop not far from the café.

“Wei Yu, what do you want to eat? Can you have noodles?”

Lu Weizhu looked at the price list hanging on the wall.

“I can, just no spicy food. And my appetite is a bit small.”

Lu Weiyu rubbed her lower belly.

“Okay. Boss, two bowls of beef noodles, no chili.”

In front of Lu Weiyu, Lu Weizhu didn’t want to be too stingy.

She ordered two bowls of beef noodles.

While waiting for the noodles, Lu Weizhu took out her phone again.

Opening WeChat, she suddenly noticed that Bai Lu and her deceased parents were the only contacts left; all relatives and friends had long deleted her.

“Ha~”

She yawned and patted her face.

After a moment’s hesitation, she searched Bai Yun by phone number and sent her a friend request.

Lu Weiyu watched Lu Weizhu fumble with her phone silently, saying nothing.

The noodles arrived quickly, and the two ate breakfast in silence.

Lu Weiyu was somewhat dissatisfied with the quiet atmosphere; it was too silent.

“Sister, when will you be able to rest too?”

She took the initiative to start a conversation.

“…Hmm?”

Lu Weizhu paused while slurping her noodles.

“When your illness is cured, then I can rest.”

She smiled, though a trace of bitterness lingered inside.

“………… Sister’s such an idiot.”

The topic ended there.

Lu Weiyu poked the beef pieces in her bowl absentmindedly, venting a little frustration.

Breakfast ended quickly.

Before eight o’clock, Lu Weizhu took Lu Weiyu to the outside of the café.

Standing outside the café, Lu Weiyu looked inside.

The warm decoration, the modest space, and the air conditioner in the corner confirmed to Lu Weiyu that Lu Weizhu’s work environment wasn’t too bad.