It was Song Lulu again.
About three days ago, Song Lulu's mom made the first call, using an affectionate tone to address Hou Longtao as "little Hou," asking when he would have time to visit, and after rambling on about various things, these past few days, Song Lulu and her mom called Hou Longtao several times.
Even though they never said it outright, the implication in their words was how Hou Longtao and Song Lulu used to be so close, how Song Lulu is now missing him so much... to anyone listening carefully, it was clear they wanted to get back together.
Hou Longtao had considered it.
Breaking up doesn't necessarily mean never getting back together. Although the words "breaking up" shouldn't be said lightly, sometimes, in the heat of an argument, harsh words can be spoken without thinking, and only later in calm reflection does one realize that relationship isn't easily come by and perhaps it isn't worth breaking up.