All in the past

Sunday, city S.

Within a few hours, the Lees landed at the city S airport. Uncle Chen had personally come to pick his favorite cousin and her family up. Little Minmin who was only ten, had accompanied her father.

She loved Jinjing a lot. Jinjing was like a role model for her. Even though they were separated by thousands of miles, Minmin would frequently call and keep in touch with Jinjing and Jinjing was equally fond of her as well.

The group headed to the current Chen residence, which was on campus accommodation provided to the dean of the college.

"Brother this place is beautiful. I particular like the luscious lawn." Mama Lee complimented Uncle Chen.

"Yeah college Z is a very famous college of city S. They provide well not only for the staff but the standard of education is second to none" uncle Chen proudly spoke for his college.

After heading in, aunty Chen greeted everyone and arranged for lunch while the guests freshened up.

"Elder sis, you will stay in my room.... please." Eager little Minmin couldn't wait to share her room with Jinjing.

Jinjing ruffled her hair and said "yes tonight i will stay in your room and we will have lots of fun."

"Why only tonight.... i want you to stay every night in my room." A worried Minmin quickly added.

Mama Lee interjected by saying " Minmin dear, your elder sis will be staying at our old residence. It is very close to your house. She can always visit you on the weekends.....okay?"

The Lees were originally from city S but moved to city B for better prospects.

Hearing what mama Lee had to say, Minmin could only pout. Looking at her cute little face, Jinjing moved closer and hugged her and promised " don't worry whenever i have time i will come by to play with you and even you can come over to my place.... we will have loads of fun.... is that alright?"

The little assurance from Jinjing worked like magic for the little girl and she immediately grinned from ear to ear.

After a peaceful lunch, the elders gathered in the lawn for tea, while Jinjing and Minmin were playing on the swings near by.

Seeing Jinjing forget her miseries in Minmin's company, the Lee parents felt relieved.

When the girls approached the elders, uncle Chen said " Jinjing you can accompany me to college tomorrow. With your outstanding scores, It will take a few hours to settle your admission and you can start attending either from tomorrow or day after, as per your wish."

Mama and papa Lee were happy to hear that, Jinjing would soon get busy and would not have time to ponder over the past.

Jinjing agreed to start college once her accommodation affairs were settled. Even though they had an apartment here, it was uninhabited for many years.

Mama Lee would accompany Jinjing for a couple of days in order to help her clean and get all the services up and running before heading home. Whereas, due to the current situation with the Sheng family, Father Lee had to leave early tomorrow to report to work on time.

Father Lee tried informing Jinjing about Mrs. Sheng's medical situation but she preferred not to discuss anything related to the Shengs ever again. It was all in the past for her now.