Chapter 42: How come they appear out of thin air?

After lunch, they worked normally until the end of the afternoon shift, and Lu Weizhu was ready to leave with Lu Weiyu.

Changing into their usual clothes, Lu Weizhu stood at the café entrance.

She looked back and saw Bai Yun finishing up the final cleaning tasks.

“Yun-jiejie, we’re heading off first.”

Lu Weizhu waved, smiling warmly.

She was genuinely happy, really happy.

“Yun-jiejie, see you next time.”

Lu Weiyu said goodbye alongside her.

The sweet voices of the girls floated into Bai Yun’s ears.

She shook her head slightly, squinting.

“Mm, then Weizhu, see you tomorrow. And little Weiyu, remember to come by and visit when you have time.”

She waved her hand, watching the girls leave.

Like the girls, Bai Yun had also enjoyed a pleasant day.

“Hmm~ Weiyu, how do you feel about today?”

Lu Weizhu hummed softly, asking for Lu Weiyu’s thoughts on the day.

“I’m happy because sister has a friend now.”

Lu Weiyu squeezed her hand.

In truth, it wasn’t really happiness—more an acceptance that Bai Yun was sharing Lu Weizhu’s attention.

The other person was a good person; the silly sister wouldn’t be bullied.

“No matter what, as long as you feel happy, Weiyu. Being happy will help you recover faster.”

Lu Weizhu rarely showed her girlish side.

She held Lu Weiyu’s hand and swung their arms up high before letting them drop.

Their arms swayed like a drifting kite.

Lu Weizhu didn’t really know why she did this—she just wanted to express the joy she felt inside.

“Stop swinging, it’s kind of tiring.”

Lu Weiyu’s complaint brought Lu Weizhu back from her own little world.

“…Ah, sorry.”

She stopped, but her heart was still restless.

Lu Weizhu thought she should find something to do.

Like buying bed sheets and quilts for their rented apartment.

“You don’t have to apologize so formally…whatever, silly sister.”

Lu Weiyu pouted.

She truly thought her sister was pretty dumb.

If she were a bit smarter, she would have ditched this burden and run away long ago.

“Um…not really that dumb…”

Lu Weizhu mumbled quietly.

She actually agreed she was dumb, so her protest felt a bit weak.

“Doesn’t matter, you’re still a silly goose.”

Lu Weiyu rarely showed such liveliness.

She hugged Lu Weizhu’s arm, resting her head on her sister’s shoulder.

“…Haha…fine, if you say so, Weiyu.”

Lu Weizhu shook her head helplessly.

Not wanting to argue anymore, they stayed close and returned to the hospital together.

After settling Lu Weiyu back into the hospital bed and watching her finish the medicine, Lu Weizhu rested in a chair for a while.

Half an hour passed uneventfully before Lu Weizhu got up.

“Weiyu, I’m stepping out for a bit. We still haven’t bought the sheets and quilts for the apartment.”

She patted Lu Weiyu’s head.

“Mm, silly sister, go early and come back soon.”

Nodding, Lu Weizhu didn’t try to hold her back.

She watched Lu Weiyu until she left the ward.

“Uh…seems like it’s not just the sheets and quilts that are missing.”

Only after arriving at the supermarket near the rented apartment did Lu Weizhu realize they were short on more than just bedding.

“We still need a rice cooker, an iron wok, and a pressure cooker.”

The rice cooker was for cooking meals for Lu Weiyu, and the pressure cooker was for simmering soup.

Lu Weizhu had been wanting to make chicken soup for Lu Weiyu.

“Feels like I can’t carry all this in one trip…”

Worried, Lu Weizhu pushed a shopping cart and began selecting the items she needed to buy.

“Young Lady Ning, when are you and Xiao Bai getting married?”

By the roadside, Ning Wan was walking with an old classmate from middle school.

Next to her was a friend she used to be close with.

Ning Wan walked casually, answering the friend’s question without much thought.

“Just keep playing around. Nothing unexpected will happen. When I want kids, then I’ll get married.”

Ning Wan put her hands in her pockets.

Unlike Ning Wan, her friend’s family wasn’t well off.

They’d started working hard at a young age.

At the factory, her friend found a decent partner, and they’d gotten together to support each other.

As for Ning Wan…she was wealthy, didn’t need anyone’s help, and didn’t need to team up with anyone to get by, so it didn’t matter to her.

“Sigh…I really envy you. Being rich means you can do whatever you want.”

The friend’s words carried a hint of bitterness, but Ning Wan didn’t feel awkward.

Bitterness aside, after knowing each other for so many years, this poor friend had never asked her for a single cent.

To be honest, if the people around her looked at money like that white kitten, she probably would have kicked them away long ago.

“…”

Ning Wan chuckled softly and shook her head.

Even though that person wasn’t here, her image still appeared in Ning Wan’s mind, along with an unconscious urge to belittle her.

Walking shoulder to shoulder with her friend, Ning Wan looked up at the evening glow.

When Lu Weizhu came out carrying two pots, what caught her eye was the two walking side by side.

“…DP…”

Thinking about the quilts and the other pot, Ning Wan’s figure suddenly came into view, causing Lu Weizhu to freeze.

She was curious—did these people have nothing else to do?

Why did she keep running into them everywhere?

Did they spawn out of thin air?

“Can’t be seen, can’t be seen, can’t be seen…”

Silently repeating this in her heart, Lu Weizhu acted as if nothing was wrong and left the supermarket, praying her unnoticed self hadn’t been spotted.

However, her evasiveness was pointless.

That white hair was just too conspicuous.

When she appeared at the supermarket entrance, it was already too late whether she was entering or leaving.

“Lu Weizhu? What are the chances of running into you here?”

Ning Wan’s gaze moved from the sunset to Lu Weizhu’s slender back.

“Uh…Miss Ning…um, good evening…”

Feeling stiff, Lu Weizhu turned around and greeted awkwardly.

“…Mm, good evening.”

Casting a sidelong glance at the friend beside her, Ning Wan decided not to mock Lu Weizhu.

In front of her friend, she figured she should mind her image.

Come to think of it, it had been a while since she last saw Lu Weizhu.

Maybe she should see this girl every day—otherwise, all her money would be wasted, right?

Ning Wan tilted her head slightly, pondering.

“Um, Miss Ning, have fun. I’ll head off now.”

Seeing the person beside Ning Wan, Lu Weizhu guessed she probably wouldn’t get any more attention.

She bowed and ran off quickly.

Watching Lu Weizhu’s fleeing figure, Ning Wan seemed thoughtful.

Was she really that scary?

Oh…for Lu Weizhu, she definitely was.

“Huang Juan, I have something to do. I might have to leave first. You can browse around on your own.”

Ning Wan patted her friend’s shoulder.

Compared to aimless shopping, bullying that little white kitten was definitely more appealing.

“…Ah? Okay.”

Huang Juan was momentarily stunned but then nodded.

“All right, see you next time. Oh, Ning Wan, remember to give Xiao Bai the gift. It’s her birthday soon, but I’ll be working and can’t make it.”

Finishing her sentence, Huang Juan scratched her head.

“Mm, got it.”

Agreeing to her friend’s request, Ning Wan turned and slowly followed behind.