Chapter 48: Visiting the Bai
After telling her sister-in-law that she wanted to take her niece to the mall to get something, Zhang Yu Ying called her husband and asked her to find out about the Bai family.
Wei Jun Hao heard his wife's request and found that it was a little strange. "Why are you interested in the Bai family?"
"It's Li Xue," Zhang Yu Ying spoke. "You remember that little boy, Bai Qi right?"
How can Wei Jun Hao not remember that little boy? He had seen him a few times with his niece before. However, the little girl's parents were unaware that their daughter was close to this boy.
"Un. Are you trying to play a matchmaker again?"
"I heard that the family is planning to move oversea," Zhang Yu Ying said. "I need to know if they had left the country. I want to let Li Xue at least say goodbye to her friend."
Wei Jun Hao heaved a sigh. "You just need to know if they had left the country, right?"
"Uh-huh."
"Give me five minutes. I'll ask around."
Zhang Yu Ying hung up the phone and saw that her niece was staring back with hopeful eyes. "We have to wait for your uncle to ask around, alright."
"Oh." Zhang Li Xue nodded. "Younger Aunt, will you take me to see Bai Qi if he still hasn't left."
"Un. But we cannot stay for a long time, alright? Otherwise, your parents might worry."
"Aunt, I know. I will only say a few words to Brother Bai Qi." It would be fine if she could only see him briefly.
In less than five minutes, Zhang Yu Ying's phone rang. She saw her husband's name and quickly pick up the phone call. "How is it?"
"Bai Qi's father got a huge project offer in Country S. Their flight will leave in two days," Wei Jun Hao spoke. "I will text you their address."
"Hubby, thank you!"
Wei Jun Hao chuckled. Hearing the way his wife called him made his heart turn sweet. "I'll expect my reward from you once I get back from work."
The man's tone was a little ambiguous and it made Zhang Li Xue's face turn red. "You are helping your niece. I'll tell Li Xue to reward you later."
Before her husband could spout more nonsense, Zhang Yu Ying had hung up the phone. She turned around and saw that the little girl was still looking at her. Zhang Yu Ying cleared her throat and composed herself. "Your uncle said Bai Qi hasn't left the country yet."
Zhang Li Xue's eyes lit up. Knowing that she might have the chance to see her teammate one last time put her in a good mood.
Just then, Zhang Yu Ying's phone rang again. She tapped her finger on the screen and saw that her husband had sent her the Bai's family address.
Zhang Yu Ying turned to her niece and smiled. "I have his address. Li Xue, let's go and see your friend."
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After driving for fifteen minutes, the aunt and niece finally arrived at Bai Qi's house.
Recently, there were a lot of people visiting the Bai family as they were planning to move overseas in a few days. Seeing that they were heading to the Bai's residence, the guard did not ask too many questions and called the house to let them know about the guest.
Coincidentally, the person who picked up the phone call was Old Madam Bai. Bai Qi's parents were not at home as they were busy handling some paperwork before the move.
Old Madam Bai heard that it was someone from the Zhang family and asked the guard to let them in.
A few minutes later, Zhang Yu Ying and her niece stood in the living room, facing the old woman.
Old Madam Bai saw Zhang Yu Ying and was puzzled to see her visiting. Then, she noticed the little girl and could not hide her surprise. Her grandson often told her about this little girl and their basketball practice. Of course, Old Madam Bai could still remember her well. The last time she met this little girl was at her little brother's full moon celebration.
"Hello, Old Madam Bai," Zhang Yu Ying spoke politely. "I'm sorry that this visit might seem too sudden."
"It's fine." Old Madam Bai waved her hand. "Have a seat. How is your grandfather?"
Zhang Yu Ying took her niece to sit down and answered, "My grandfather is well." After exchanging a few polite words, Zhang Yu Ying quickly got to the point. "Actually, I came over this time for my niece." She glanced at her niece who was looking back at her impatiently. "We heard that your family is planning to move overseas. My niece, Li Xue is a good friend of your grandson. She hoped to meet him again before he leave."
Old Madam Bai was surprised to hear this request.
It was only then that she remember how her grandson has been in a bad mood after he heard his parents plan to move overseas.
The plan was a bit too sudden and everyone in the house was busy with this move. They knew that Bai Qi was throwing tantrum and did not have time to coax him. Bai Qi was still small. Even though he was unhappy, there was nothing else he could do about it. It was not possible to leave him in this country alone when everyone else was going.
Old Madam Bai looked at the little girl again. She remembered how her grandson often told her about this little girl. Actually, Bai Qi was no longer that mischievous after he befriended this girl.
The thought that the two friends would not be able to see each other again made her heart ache. The adults were too busy with their matters that they had neglected the little boy. As his grandmother, Old Madam Bai felt bad about it.
"Fortunately, Bai Qi is in his room," Old Madam Bai spoke. "Hold on. I'll get someone to call him."
Old Madam Bai called the auntie and told her to call Bai Qi to the living room.
Five minutes later, the boy walked down the stairs with a solemn expression. He was not in the mood to meet anyone, especially now that they were counting the days before his family was moving to another country.
However, the moment Bai Qi saw the little fairy sitting in his living room, Bai Qi was stunned. He could not help but wonder if his eyes were playing tricks on him.
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Chapter 49: Pinky Swear
"Bai Qi?" Old Madam Bai spoke. She saw that her grandson has been standing on the same spot and smiled. Perhaps, the boy too would not expect that this girl would come over to his house to look at him.
Hearing his grandmother's voice, Bai Qi finally snapped out of her trance. However, his eyes were still on the little fairy.
It was as if he was afraid that the moment he look away, the little fairy would disappear.
"Your friend is here," Old Madam Bai spoke again. "Are you not going to say anything to her? She comes over specially to see you."
His grandmother's words surprised him.
The little fairy came over to his house specially to see him?
His eyes lit up brightly. However, the boy still stood in his place as he was unable to react.
Seeing that the boy had not said anything made the little girl restless. Zhang Li Xue wondered if Bai Qi was unhappy that she had come over to his house unannounced.
"Brother Bai Qi." Zhang Li Xue's voice was soft and sweet. "Do you not want to see me?"
Bai Qi saw the change in Li Xue's eyes and begin to panic. "No." He stepped forward to her but stopped himself before he gets too close. "That's not it. I just... did not expect to see you here."
Her lips turned into a bright smile.
Bai Qi thought that Zhang Li Xue's smile was really like a flower blooming. She was just like a living flower fairy. Her smile made him feel a little shy. Gradually, his cheek turned a little pink.
"You... why did you come to see me?" He looked at the girl and finally noticed that something was strange.
Bai Qi gave her a look over as he pondered what was this strange feeling.
His eyes widened in surprise when he finally recognized the uniform on her body. This uniform was similar to the one that he was supposed to put on this morning. However, due to some circumstances, Bai Qi would not be attending school anymore.
"Li Xue, you...why are you wearing the school uniform?"
Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze and realized that she had not changed out of her uniform after school. Her mother would probably scold her, but she did not want to think about it at this moment.
"Brother Bai Qi, I skipped a year and entered school earlier," Zhang Li Xue said.
"What?" Bai Qi was confused to hear her words.
"This was supposed to be a surprise," Zhang Li Xue continued. "My parents allowed me to take the test and enter school earlier. I was supposed to give you this surprise. I thought that we could go to the same school and continued to practice basketball together. We promised to be on the same team." Her lips pursed into a small pout. "But then, Bother Zhen Yu told me that you are not going to school."
There was a complicated look on Bai Qi's face. He had never thought that this little girl would skip a year and enter school earlier. If he stayed, he might attend school with her. But now, everything was not possible.
This was not something that he can decide on. His parents had already made this decision for him. His parents were moving away along with his grandparents. If he stayed, there will be no one to look after him.
But knowing that he would be attending school along with this little fairy, Bai Qi was unwilling to move away.
Why can't he stay? Why did he have to listen to the adult's opinion?
Zhang Yu Ying looked at her niece helplessly. Although she could understand the little girl's disappointment, Zhang Yu Ying was a little worried that her niece's words would cause trouble for the Bai.
What if Bai Qi throw tantrum because of Li Xue? Then, what was she supposed to do?
Zhang Yu Ying glanced at Old Madam Bai and was relieved to see that the woman did not seem to mind her niece's words.
"I'm sorry." Bai Qi lowered his head. He did not dare to look at the little girl's expression. He was worried that he would not be able to leave he looked at her. "But my parents are moving away and I have to go with them."
"I know." Zhang Li Xue nodded.
She knew that as a child, they have to follow their parents. If her parents chose to move away, she too would have to follow them. Zhang Li Xue could not imagine being away from her parents for a long time.
"Therefore, I come over to see you one last time before you leave," Zhang Li Xue continued. "Brother Bai Qi, fortunately, you haven't left the country yet. I was worried that I might not say goodbye."
His heart was aching. The feeling was suffocating him. The thought that he would not be able to see this little fairy and practice basketball with her again made him sad. Once the girl leaves, he won't be able to see her again.
But he did not want to cry in front of her.
The little girl did not cry. So, he can't cry.
Zhang Li Xue walked over and stopped in front of the boy. She stretched her hand and patted his shoulder. "Brother Bai Qi, don't be sad. In the future, we will meet again."
His eyes lit up as he listened to her words.
They will meet again?
"That's right," Old Madam Bai spoke. "The two of you are friends. Perhaps, after your father was done with his project, we can return here again."
Bai Qi's eyes were full of hope.
"Un. Grandmother is right." Zhang Li Xue nodded. "Brother Bai Qi, you have to look after yourself. When you move to a new place, you have to promise to continue practicing what I had teach you," Zhang Li Xue said. "You have to drink milk a lot and grow taller. Otherwise, I might not recognize you when we meet again."
"I promise. I will drink milk everyday and grow taller. I will practice everyday. I won't forget what you had taught me," Bai Qi promised.
He wanted to see this little fairy again. He had to do what he had promised.
"Then, pinky promise." Zhang Li Xue held out her pinky finger at him.
The two of them sealed their promise and smiled. "Brother Bai Qi, let's meet up again in the future."
"No matter how long it takes, I will return and look for you." Bai Qi made another promise.
Old Madam Bai finally saw the smile on her grandson's face after a few weeks. A sigh escaped her. It was good that the little girl had come over to see Bai Qi one last time. At least, the boy would not be that unwilling to leave. At least, he still have something to look toward for.
A thought came to her mind and Old Madam Bai took out her phone. "Come on, Bai Qi, Li Xue, let's take a picture together so that you will remember each other."
"Alright." Zhang Li Xue nodded. She tugged at the red faced Bai Qi and smiled for the camera.
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This is the end of their childhood story. In the next chapter, we will skip to a few years later. Guess where will they meet again? XD
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