5
Xu Huai stared blankly at me as I packed my climbing gear, raised an eyebrow, and asked, "Where are you going?"
"Climbing Lingshan."
I replied flatly and continued organizing.
Lingshan is the most famous scenic spot in this city. For eleven years, I've always wanted to visit, and Xu Huai always promised to accompany me on my requests to climb.
However, before departure, his assistant would always encounter various issues.
Xu Huai repeatedly broke his promises to me in order to take care of Lin Mo.
Before leaving, I intend to take a good look at this long-awaited mountain.
And after climbing Lingshan, I'll catch the early morning flight.
Upon hearing the name Lingshan, Xu Huai nodded, glanced at his watch, and said, "I happen to be free tonight, I'll go with you when I return."
After saying this, his gaze lingered on my face, trying to find something.
If this were before, I would be moved to tears, feeling happiness from praying to climb the mountain with my loved one.
But to his disappointment, he didn't catch any joyful emotions in my expression, calm as still water.
"I know, I've broken my promises before. But don't worry, this time no matter what happens, I'll accompany you throughout the climb."
After speaking, Xu Huai took his ticket and turned to leave.
At seven in the evening, I stood at the foot of the mountain, and Xu Huai was not by my side.
Sure enough, he broke his promise as always.
But I no longer felt anything about it.
After all, in my plan, he was never included.
The next morning, I took my luggage and went straight to the airport.
By the time I arrived at the airport, Xu Huai sent me a message.
"Niannian, I'm really sorry, Lin Mo sprained her ankle, I took her to the hospital last night and didn't have a chance to tell you. In a couple of days, I'll definitely accompany you to Lingshan."
I didn't reply to the message, just took my boarding pass and walked into the security check.
Only after boarding the plane did I send him a breakup message, then deleted all contact with him.
Xu Huai, mountains are high and waters are long, we shall never meet again in this life.