Chapter 105

Walking into the living room, I saw Pei Shiyu tidying up earnestly, seemingly wanting to rearrange the living room. Even the sofa had been disrupted. The cleanest house still had dust in hidden corners, especially under the sofa after it had been moved, where there were clumps of dirt and Xiao Long's toys.

She was squatting on the ground, dressed casually in tight jeans and a black sweater. The central air conditioning was set at just the right temperature, making people feel very comfortable.

I took off my suit jacket, leaving only my shirt underneath. Being more tolerant of heat than cold, I wore very little every winter. I was about to put my coat on the sofa when I saw Xiao Long excitedly holding a model airplane puzzle, walking directly up to me and saying, "Uncle, can you teach me how to put it together?"

It was a very delicate packaging box. I looked at the instructions and realized it was a very intricate project, with very small pieces. It would probably take a lot of time to complete.

I pointed to the messy ground and said, "There's no space to put it."

"We can put it together in my room."

Before I could stand up, I heard Pei Shiyu suddenly say cautiously, "You're not allowed to go."

I immediately looked at her, because it sounded like she was saying it to me. Maybe I was too sensitive, and the expression on my face was a little awkward.

"I'm so busy, you can go open the cardboard boxes outside."

If she hadn't said that, I would have really suspected she disliked me, and I might have just left.

I met her beautiful eyes, which made me feel very uncomfortable. Her attitude was unpredictable, and my heart was constantly in my throat. I wanted to get close but was afraid of being disliked. That's exactly how I felt right now.

Pei Shiyu looked away first. I took Xiao Long's hand and went to the corridor outside. There were several large boxes, containing the TV and coffee table. I had just torn off the tape when I heard Pei Shiyu say again, "First, take the coffee table inside and throw it away."

I suddenly realized that Pei Shiyu had a talent for commanding people. She made people feel naturally ordered around by her, and completely willing to do so.

I immediately went inside. She stood up and asked me, "You know how to install the TV, right?"

This kind of work was a piece of cake for me, but I still asked curiously, "Don't they all come with installation services?"

"I refused them." Her answer was very decisive.

"What if I don't know how to install it?"

"You don't know how to install it? How did you get the electrician job then?"

Looking at her shrewd appearance, I retorted, "Then why did you even ask!"

She looked at me with a strange expression, as if I were an oddity, and after a long while, she moved her lips and said, "Don't you understand polite conversation?"

Seeing that I couldn't win against her, I picked up the coffee table and walked towards the elevator entrance. Actually, it was a pity to throw it away, since only one corner was broken.

I put it next to the trash can downstairs. The security guard happened to pass by, looked at the coffee table on the ground, and asked, "Such a good thing, and you're throwing it away?"

I smiled. It was the same security guard I had seen during the bag check last time. He probably didn't remember me, so I didn't say much and turned to walk back.

I had only taken a few steps when I heard a voice from behind again, "Is it from Mr. Pei's house?"

I quickly turned my head…

"Yes."

I saw him directly pick up the coffee table and carry it away, without even saying a word back.

I didn't go upstairs immediately. I stood by the flower bed and lit a cigarette. The environment here was very good. The ground was paved with pebbles, and the greening rate was very high, making it more upscale than the community I lived in.

The rain was still falling. I suddenly sneezed, and then realized that I had forgotten to wear a coat when I came down. At the same time, a chill ran through my body. I quickly stubbed out the cigarette in my hand.

As soon as I got out of the elevator, I saw Xiao Long waiting at the door. I felt very strange and asked him, "Did you want to go downstairs alone?"

"I was waiting for you. I thought you weren't coming back."

After speaking, he showed a happy smile. We had only met a few times, and I didn't know if his friendliness towards me was because I was a man, or because he didn't want to be with Pei Shiyu. But at least it made me feel that this was a very lonely child.

At the same time, I thought of the day he got lost. My mother had already found me, but he… he would forever be separated by life and death, still unaware and thinking that he would come back.

Looking at his innocent face, it seemed to touch the softest string in my heart. I naturally squatted next to him and promised him, "I won't leave. If I leave, I'll tell you. I'll take you out for good food tonight."

"And go shopping in the streets."

I bumped his little hand and said, "Deal!"

Looking at Xiao Long's happy appearance, such a small request made him cheer so much. The sadness of his family shrouded a heavy atmosphere, so at this stage, it was impossible for Pei Shiyu to take him out to play.

Feeling cold, I went inside first, wanting to take down the TV hanging on the wall. I searched the ground, but there was no toolbox. Pei Shiyu had already started sweeping the dust on the ground, carefully cleaning with a wireless vacuum cleaner.

I asked her loudly, "Do you have a screwdriver?"

After hearing this, she immediately turned off the vacuum cleaner and took out a whole set of toolboxes from the kitchen cabinet. It was very complete, with everything, and it was all brand new.

While taking it, I asked in a soft voice, "Can I take Xiao Long out for a walk tonight?"

"Not in the mood."

"Look at Xiao Long, don't you think he's a little pitiful?"

Was she not understanding, or was I not making my point? Pei Shiyu didn't take it to heart at all, and gave Xiao Long a nonchalant look.

I deliberately said in a casual tone, "I went downstairs just now. When I came up, he was waiting alone at the elevator entrance. I asked him if he wanted to go down by himself, and he told me he thought I had left."

After speaking, I observed her reaction. She seemed to realize something, because at this moment, her eyes became very gentle. This expression was only fleeting, and the next second, she returned to her original appearance, asking me a little coldly, "What are you trying to say?"

"Don't you think he really wants you to take him out to play?"

"How do you know we don't go out?"

I looked at Xiao Long and asked, "Xiao Long, does she take you out every day?"

"We just go out to eat, and come back after we're done."

Children's words are often the purest and most direct expression, and also reflect dissatisfaction with this way of life.

I saw Pei Shiyu walk to Xiao Long's side and say, "Then go with him. I'm also tired of taking care of you. In a few days, I'll send you to your grandma's house. I don't care anymore."

"I don't want to go to grandma's house."

"Then will you be obedient?"

While tightening the screws on the shelf, I glanced at them out of the corner of my eye. Xiao Long didn't answer, and the expression on his face was a bit aggrieved, but he didn't dare to disobey Pei Shiyu's words, and just looked at her timidly…