Chapter 29: Returning Home

  "Zhang Bo, why did you come so early?" Looking at Zhang Bo, Zhao Fei felt extremely conflicted in his heart. He was resentful because if it weren't for him, he would probably still be happily chatting with Zhang Xue now. But he was also grateful to the old man who had helped him a great deal and didn't let him spend the night in the wilderness. So he could only feel conflicted and complain inwardly.

  "I just came to see if you're awake, and also to call you for some breakfast." Zhang Bo smiled warmly at Zhao Fei, his eyes full of kindness. "By the way, little Fei, how did you get along with Big Sister? I didn't know you two knew each other, but I saw you chatting so happily, just like old friends." Zhang Bo also knew that Zhao Fei wouldn't normally be able to get along with Big Sister, he was just curious about why Zhao Fei could chat with her so happily, as if they had known each other for a long time. In Zhang Bo's impression, it was rare to see Zhang Xue like this, which wasn't a good sign.

  "No, we didn't know each other before, and this is also the first time I've seen her." Once again recalling that beautiful figure, Zhao Fei couldn't help but blush.

  Seeing Zhao Fei's appearance, Zhang Bo seemed to have thought of something. "Little Fei, I have some words that I don't know whether I should say or not." Zhang Bo said with a heavy heart.

  "Whatever you have, just say it." Zhao Fei was somewhat curious and didn't know why Zhang Bo had suddenly become like this.

  "It wasn't Zhang Bo who hit you, but you should know that the young lady is the pearl of the Zhang family, and the Zhang family is a truly renowned and respected clan." Zhang Bo said to Zhao Fei with some reluctance.

  After hearing Zhang Bo's words, Zhao Fei suddenly understood why Zhang Bo was like this and also instantly understood the meaning of Zhang Bo's words. In an instant, Zhao Fei felt a little disheartened. "I understand, Zhang Bo. Actually, I don't have anything to do with Xiaojie, it's just that you misunderstood." Saying this, Zhao Fei's heart was extremely painful. Although he didn't believe in love at first sight, the shadow of that girl had deeply imprinted itself on his heart. Zhang Bo's words were like a knife, stabbing fiercely into his heart. It also made Zhao Fei feel helpless for the first time in his life. But thinking about it, she was indeed the most favored daughter of heaven, with her looks and family background, she wasn't someone he could aspire to, but what about him?

  "It's good that you think so, let's go eat first." Zhao Fei's dejected appearance was ignored by Zhang Bo. In his opinion, this matter had no outcome from the start and should have been nipped in the bud before it happened, better to cut it off early.

  "Oh." Zhao Fei was like a walking corpse, numbly following Zhang Bo from behind.

  I don't even know what I had for breakfast or what kind of breakfast it was. I numbly finished eating and then followed Zhang Bo back to our lodgings in a daze.

  Seeing Zhao Fei's appearance, Zhang Bo couldn't help but feel a little worried. But it was normal, after all, the two people's identities were vastly different. "Alright, pack up your things, I'll send you off." Zhang Bo's expression seemed slightly despondent, sighing, it was better to leave early anyway. With Zhao Fei's identity, he wouldn't have any further interactions with the young miss in the future.

  "Alright, I'm going now." There wasn't much to pack up anyway, just a travel bag thrown on the bed. Zhao Fei entered the room, picked up the bag and slung it over his shoulder. Without another thought, he walked out of the room. "Let's go, Zhang Bo." With no lingering attachment, Zhao Fei truly left with Zhang Bo.

  As he walked out of the manor's gate, Zhao Fei turned his head to take another look at the grand entrance. The majestic gate seemed to be suffocating him. Forget it, let's just put an end to this chance encounter and move on. Probably won't see each other again anyway.

  "What's wrong, Little Fei?" Zhang Bo asked as he saw Zhao Fei stop.

  "Oh, never mind. Let's go and see Zhang Bo." Tightening the backpack behind him, Zhao Fei resolutely took a step towards home.

  Out of the manor, Zhao Fei followed Zhang Bo and kept walking forward without stopping. He didn't appreciate the surrounding scenery or have any conversation. "Alright, you can reach Zhao's village by following this road," Zhang Bo said when they came to a fork in the road. "Alright, I won't accompany you anymore. There are some things at the manor, so I'll head back first."

  "Since there's something going on, I won't bother you, Uncle Zhang. The rest of the way, I can walk back home myself." Looking around at the surroundings, Zhao Fei seemed somewhat familiar with them and estimated that he could find his way back home.

  "Thank you for taking care of me yesterday, Mr. Zhang. I'm leaving." Zhao Fei bowed to Mr. Zhang and walked away without looking back.

  Watching Zhao Fei's receding back, Zhang Bo felt a deep sense of loneliness. He let out a deep sigh. "Alas... forget it."

  At the entrance of Zhang's villa, a beautiful figure was fuming with anger. "You damned Zhao Fei, how dare you leave without saying goodbye to me? If I see you again next time, I'll definitely trample your feet." As she spoke, she stomped her foot, as if Zhao Fei's foot was right there. Thinking of that comical action, thinking of the intimate contact beyond that, thinking of him writing poetry especially for herself, Zhang Xue's smiling face couldn't help but flush slightly. "But I don't know if we'll have another chance to meet." At this thought, Zhang Xue felt a wave of melancholy again, and her expression added a hint of sorrow.

  Just as Zhang Xue was thinking of Zhao Fei, Zhao Fei on his way home was also thinking of Zhang Xue. He thought about her beautiful figure, and her smile and anger. Zhao Fei's face was filled with happy smiles. But when he remembered Zhang Bo's words, Zhao Fei's mood sank to the bottom again. She is the bright moon in the sky, shining so brightly. And I am just a common weed on the ground, so ordinary and simple. Although I have knowledge that transcends two thousand years, what use is this knowledge? Zhao Fei gazed far into the distance, his expression downcast, lost in thought.

  Forget it, let's not think about it. After all, it's still early, what's the use of thinking about these things? It's more important to go home first. I haven't been home for over a month, and I don't know how things are at home. Looking ahead at the road, far away, there seems to be smoke rising from cooking, which further confirmed Zhao Fei's desire to return home.

  "It's been over a month since his father and Xiao Fei left, why haven't they come back yet?" Li was getting anxious, with worried expressions emerging on her face.

  "Don't worry, with Xiaoyun around, nothing will happen. Maybe they should be back by now." Zhao Hu looked worried too, but seeing his wife's expression, he couldn't show his own concern and could only comfort her.

  "But Xiao Fei has never been away from home for so long. This time, he's going to be gone for a whole month, I'm worried he won't get used to it." Li still couldn't help but express her concerns, constantly asking questions.

  "It's all right, Xiaofei has grown up and knows how to take care of herself. A man's ambition lies in the four directions, if you keep her like this, how can she go out and make a name for herself in the future?" Zhao Hu comforted Li Shi by gently patting her back.

  "But..." Li hadn't even spoken yet when a shout was heard from outside the house. "Dad, Mom, I'm back."

  "It's Little Fei who has come back." Upon hearing the shout from outside, Li couldn't hold back her maternal love anymore and hastily got up to rush out. Zhao Hu also hastily followed behind her. Seeing Zhao Fei in the courtyard, Li couldn't hold back her tears and ran over to hug Zhao Fei tightly. "My child, you've finally come back."

  "It's a worry for Mother, and it's unfilial of me." Seeing Li's appearance, Zhao Fei also felt a sour nose.

  "Alright, Little Fei has just returned, let him go rest in the house for a while." Seeing Zhao Fei return safely, Zhao Hu's hanging heart also put down.

  Li wiped away her tears, "Let's go in with Mom." After finishing speaking, she pulled Zhao Fei towards the house.