Chapter 040 No Farewell

  I don't know why, but on this day the wind suddenly picked up, and the autumn breeze was not gentle at all, blowing recklessly through the entire city. Bai Yaya had been running down this road, and just a moment ago in the car, she hadn't felt even a hint of autumn's flavor. Now, as she ran along the road, the autumn wind slapped against her pale face, brushing past her neck, making her feel more and more uncomfortable.

  She felt that this time was her most unglamorous, like a madman, running on the road, making passersby laugh.

  Of course, no matter how hard she tried, no matter how fast she stepped, she still couldn't catch up with the competition. When she finally arrived at the Grand Auditorium in D City, everyone was already gone, and the gate had been closed.

  At this moment, she really couldn't help but scream and cry loudly, her heart was not only sorrowful, but also filled with endless grievances, feeling extremely miserable.

  At the reception desk next to the gate, a young man in his twenties was dozing off. Unexpectedly, he saw a beautiful girl running over and was very curious. All his drowsiness disappeared instantly, and he hurried out, "Are you here for the piano performance competition? Unfortunately, the competition has already ended."

  Bai Liya's hands were propped on her knees, breathing laboriously. She suddenly lifted her head, glanced at the little gatekeeper in front of her, swallowed hard and asked: "Is the competition over? Who is the champion?"

  "This has nothing to do with me, you ask me, I don't know either!" The little gatekeeper smiled faintly, not taking it seriously.

  Bai Liya listened, suddenly furrowed her brow, slowly stood up, looked up at the grand hall's architecture, like a luxurious and majestic palace, with the five-star red flag still fluttering in the wind beside it, she couldn't help but force out an absent-minded smile.

  She lowered her head and Bai Li Ya didn't stay much longer, slowly walking back the way she came. In fact, she herself didn't know why she had to rush over so desperately, even if she made it in time, what could she say, what could she do? Tell him not to take the championship? She took a deep breath and looked forward again, striding ahead without looking back.

  Bai Liya walked all the way back home, and didn't know how long she had been walking before she finally returned. But when she got home, she couldn't find her grandfather, nor could she see Bai Liao.

  Zheng Shu was still busy at home as usual, and when she saw Bai Yaya return, she hurried over and smiled: "Xiao Ya, you're back? I've prepared dinner for you."

  Bai Liya didn't speak, turned her head away, glanced at the dishes on the dinner table, which were half as many as usual. She still couldn't help but ask, "Is tonight's dinner only for me?"

  "Yes, your brother won the championship and is now celebrating at the hotel. None of them will be back for dinner today. You should have gone too, but you had your own things to attend to." Zheng Shu smiled slightly.

  Bai Liya listened to this and only coldly smiled, then somewhat stumbled as she walked up to the second floor. "Aunt Zheng, I just ate with classmates outside and I'm not hungry at all. I'm going upstairs to rest."

  "Alright!" Zheng Shu smiled and responded with a sentence, then continued to busy herself with her own affairs.

  Bai Lianya returned to her room, didn't take a bath or change clothes, and directly threw herself onto the bed. She pulled the quilt over her head, covering herself completely, and only low sobbing sounds could be heard coming out.

  The sky gradually darkened, and I don't know when Old Man Bai and Bai Shao returned. Anyway, they came back and didn't disturb Bai Yaya either.

  The next day, Bai Liya still acted as if nothing had happened, with a smile on her face, having breakfast with them and taking the bus to school with Bai Lishao.

  Bai Ruoshao didn't know how long he had been silent in the car before he smiled and said, "Xiao Ya, I won the championship in yesterday's competition."

  "I know." Bai Liya replied casually with this sentence, which she certainly knew. They had all been celebrating outside last night, and it was estimated that no one would not know about it.

  Bai Li Shao heard Bai Li Ya's cold voice and his whole heart cooled down, "Do you know what the champion's reward is?"

  "I know." Bai Liya looked out the car window, seemingly not caring about Bai Li Shao's championship, which to her seemed to have no significance at all.

  Bai Li Shao naturally wouldn't say anything else and fell silent again.

  In the following days, Bai Liya was like a soulless doll, going to school on time every day and returning home on time, just like before, the proud and aloof big sister in her classmates' eyes.

  Bai Ruishao always wanted to say something to her, but the words got stuck in his throat every time.

  On the day that Bai Lian went to America, the weather was still as good as usual, with a crisp autumn breeze. Bai Lian Ya thought it would rain again, like last time, pouring down heavily so that she couldn't tell whether the tears on her face were from the rain or from crying.

  It was Sunday today. Bai Lian Shao got up early, and the whole family also got up very early. Zhou Cai Shi didn't even go to the company today, as she had to send her son to the airport.

  The old man was already advanced in years, and Zhou Caisheng didn't let him go to the airport, so he could only see his grandson off at the door.

  "When you get there, your father will pick you up. At that time, remember to give home a phone call." This was said by Old Man Bai, whose son had been in the United States for many years and had achieved success, and now his grandson was also going to study in the US, making his later years lonely again.

  Bai Rui Shao is wearing a refreshing plaid shirt today, with a white T-shirt inside, looking casual and relaxed, his smile is particularly clean. "I know, Grandpa."

  Bai Rui Ya was still hiding at the staircase on the second floor, secretly watching. He couldn't even walk out, he's her brother, isn't he? Her brother is going to study in America, shouldn't she come out and see him off? Why can't she move her feet?

  Bai Lian said a few words of farewell to Old Man Bai, then got on the car. Before getting on the car, he still looked up at the second floor with some reluctance, but unfortunately, there was no one in sight.

  On the bus, Zhou Caishi sat next to him, and neither of them spoke. The driver drove calmly, occasionally raising his head to glance at the mother and son in the rearview mirror.

  Zhou Caisheng looked away, looking at Bai Xue, and only felt a little comfort in his heart. He didn't let her down, still being the obedient and sensible one. This choice was good for everyone, as the two children should grow up separately, because the future is too long.

  Bai Ruishao felt that the airport was a particularly tense place, filled with the taste of farewell. He looked around and saw people coming and going, about to leave for distant places, but he didn't know what they were thinking in their hearts. However, he wasn't thinking of anything, not even Bai Yaya's smile, which he couldn't recall for the time being.

  "Lu Shao, now that you're in America, take good care of yourself!" This was the only thing Zhou Caisheng said to him on this trip.

  He nodded, "I will, mom, you should also take good care of yourself and stop staying up late all the time."

  "Don't worry!" Zhou Caishi suddenly felt that it was worth raising this son. He was not only sensible, but also very concerned about her.

  Actually, Bai Lianya did come, but she was in a place where Bai Lian Shao couldn't see her. Only she could see him, and it had always been that way. She watched him walk away, silently, until his back disappeared from view, before she finally turned around.

  Walking on the road, lifting your head, you can see an airplane flying into the sky, taking away someone's thoughts.

  This time, Bai Lianya still didn't cry, she just smiled foolishly and took slow steps forward.