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The next day, after being awakened by thirst from a hangover, Yao Zhandong went downstairs in search of water.
As he descended the last few steps, he spotted Yao Nian, neatly dressed and sitting at the dining table, having breakfast. The sight left him momentarily dazed. Ever since the college entrance exams ended, Yao Nian wouldn’t get out of bed until late morning; every time Aunt Li brought breakfast to her room, it would remain untouched.
So this scene was quite unusual for Yao Zhandong. He approached the table, and hearing the commotion, Aunt Li quickly emerged from the kitchen, handing him a cup of freshly brewed honey water.
Yao Zhandong gulped it down in one go and looked at Yao Nian. “What are you doing?”
Yao Nian paused for a moment before replying, “Have you gone blind?” To emphasize her point, she pretended to take a big bite of her sandwich.
Yao Zhandong nearly choked on the water he hadn’t finished swallowing. “I meant when did you become so self-aware?”
After swallowing her mouthful, Yao Nian replied softly, “I’m afraid if I end up in the hospital again, no one will take care of me.”
Yao Zhandong detected the sarcasm in her tone but chose not to argue, likely feeling guilty. He sat down across from her and picked up a meat bun from the plate, trying to make small talk. “School starts soon, right?”
“Mm-hmm,” Yao Nian replied.
“Have you bought your plane tickets?”
“No.”
“Why not? There are only a few days left!”
“I’m not buying them.”
Yao Zhandong frowned. “What’s wrong with you?”
Yao Nian cleared her throat. “Because I’m taking the high-speed train.”
This was followed by a stunned silence from Yao Zhandong.
“Dad,” she said as she wiped her mouth with a napkin and stood up, “the high-speed train from Huaibei to Shanghai takes two hours. You haven’t forgotten which university I’m going to, have you?”
Yao Zhandong didn’t know if he enjoyed breakfast or not; however, Yao Nian found satisfaction in watching his bewildered expression as he ate.
She put on her sunglasses and sun hat, then bent down to tie her shoelaces at the entrance. Behind her, she heard Yao Zhandong's voice: "Where are you off to in this blazing sun? Aren't you afraid of getting burned?"
"I'm meeting some classmates to watch a movie."
Under the scorching midday sun, as Yao Nian stepped outside, a wave of heat hit her face, making every inch of her skin feel like it was on fire. The distance from the villa to the community entrance felt much longer than usual, and she suddenly thought that the rule prohibiting vehicles from entering the community was simply inhumane.
On her way to the hotel, Yao Nian began to organize her thoughts, trying to figure out how to give him the things she brought in a way that seemed natural. However, before she could come up with anything conclusive, the taxi stopped right in front of the Hyatt's front desk.
After paying the fare, Yao Nian hurried inside. "Excuse me, could you tell me which room Shen Du is staying in?"
The receptionist looked up from her computer. "May I ask who you are to him?"
Yao Nian hesitated for a moment. "I'm his friend."
"I'm sorry," the receptionist said expressionlessly. "Our hotel has a policy that prohibits disclosing guest information."
Yao Nian glanced at the time. Shen Du had said he would leave at two o'clock yesterday, and it was still not yet one. There was plenty of time.
"Can I wait for him in the lobby?" she asked.
"Of course," the receptionist replied.
The hotel lobby featured a café specifically designed for customers waiting or conducting business meetings. Yao Nian found a prominent spot to sit down. She initially wanted a cup of coffee but then recalled what the doctor had said and asked the server to switch it for milk instead.
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