Chapter 42: Meeting Ms. Qian Yu

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"Ughhh…," I heard him grunt on the other line. That didn't sound like good news. "I have to accompany my sister to an event. I'm sorry. Saturday is—"

"It's Guild Wars! Yes. That's okay. We can meet some other time," I rudely cut him off. Maybe he didn't want to meet and I was just being pushy. It's alright. I won't ask anymore. I'd just wait for him to offer it himself. Yeah, once he's ready.

"... Actually… Nevermind."

And there was silence. It's been a while since the atmosphere became awkward between us.

"Anyway… thank you very much again. And sorry, but I haven't slept all night so I'm feeling sleepy now."

"Uhm… Have a good rest."

"Thanks. Good mornight," I tried to pull some humour.