Fate

''No, thank you. Song Xing Xu and I have some work to do. I had asked him to give me an hour to come here—I won't be able to stay too long''.

''But, mother, it will take me quite some time to pack my things''. Li Roulan spoke up, joining the conversation for the first time. She was still seated on the chair.

Without looking at Roulan, Wang Lian addressed grandma Xing.

''Please tell her to do her packing comfortably—as long as it takes. I'll be waiting''. He left the room

Song Xing Xu looked at Wang Lian in surprise as he entered the sitting room.

''You're back so soon? I thought you'd take more time''.

Instead of replying, Wang Lian just sat down. Song Xing Xu watched his face intently.

''All okay?''

''Yes''.

''Did you meet Roulan?''

''Yes''.

''Then?''

''Then what?''

''Let's go?''

''No''.

''Why?''

''I'm taking Roulan with me''.

''What!'' Song Xing Xu was stunned. ''But you had come to talk to her. What made you change your mind all of a sudden?''