He Peng encountered her in the corridor, clearly surprised, “Didn’t Shen Mu keep you for a discussion?” “We’re done,” Xu Ke replied, forcing a smile. He Peng’s face lit up, “When is he transferring?” Xu Ke, steeling herself, answered vaguely, “I’m not sure yet.” He Peng seemed slightly disappointed but soon went off to bond with a new client.
Back at her desk, watching the stock 600xxx continue to hit the limit up, Xu Ke’s irritation grew. She hadn’t anticipated their reunion would lead to this situation. She had thought that even if they met again, they would be indifferent, like strangers, but it seemed he had other plans. What did he really want? She didn’t believe he was still deeply in love with her. Was he feeling guilty and trying to make amends? Unfortunately, she didn’t need that. Instinctively, she reached into her waist pocket for the half-photo to tear it completely, only to find it empty. She was startled, remembering that when he kissed her, he seemed to have searched her waist. She was furious yet helpless; he had taken back the photo.
Just then, her phone rang. Seeing “Lin Ge” on the screen, she felt an unusual sense of warmth and stability. Lin Ge’s voice was gentle and pleasant over the phone, “Xiao Ke, I’m coming back to spend the May Day holiday with you. Lin Yao mentioned there’s a housing fair during May Day. Shall we go and choose a house?” “Sure, when are you coming back?” “Tomorrow afternoon.” Xu Ke was delighted, “Great, when you arrive, come find me at the office.” After hanging up, Xu Ke felt much calmer, as if she had never looked forward to Lin Ge’s return this much. If they could decide on a house during the May Day holiday, that would be ideal. Thus, before the market closed in the afternoon, she liquidated her stocks to have cash ready for buying a house.
