Chapter 45

I no longer want to go to the States.

The man reached out and patted her head. Im looking for a wife for myself, though. You ultimately cant become my wife, can you?

Alas, she was just about to excitedly ask Why not? when he continued saying, Besides, youre not the type I like! I dont want to find someone difficult to manage like you for my wife

With that, he turned around and left for the study.

What seemed to be a careless remark from the man, however, was akin to sharp thorns piercing deep into her heart when she heard those words. All of a sudden, her heart started to ache tremendously.

Chi Yi did not eat dinner that night.

Instead, she stayed in her bedroom and diligently worked on her homework despite her foul mood. The la.s.s completed them all, save for those she did not know how to do, which she seriously circled them with a colored pen, intending to consult her tutor the next day.

Her mind was set. No longer did she want to study abroad, instead, she wanted to remain in the country and attend college in a city where her uncle resided. She refused to be separated from him not even for a day!

At the thought of this, it then occurred to her that she had yet to share her decision with her parents. Her phone rang just then. It was a timely call from her father, Chi Zhonglei.

Dad, I have something to discuss with you! Chi Yi said into the phone as she bit on her pen.

What is it, dear? Do tell.

You have to agree to it before I say anything more, she coyly replied.

You havent even said anything yet. How am I supposed to know what its about?!

Well, just promise me first!

Alright, alright. I give you my promise. Now, tell me!

Having gotten her way, the girl smiled smugly. I no longer want to attend college in the States! I wanna stay here and attend a local city college!

Youre not coming over?

Chi Zhongleis tone suddenly became stern as he flatly refused his daughters request. No! I cant agree with that! You have to come to the States with us. Leaving you alone back there already has your mom and I so worried about you. Every day, we would worry about you being disobedient and causing trouble for your uncle and grandparents. Besides, we dont feel safe about leaving you alone. No, no. You have to come to the States with us! I cant agree with this request of yours!

Dad Feeling depressed and aggrieved, she pouted her lips.How can you go back on your word?!

Child, I can promise you anything but this! Your mom and I cant wait to have you by our sides, but now youre telling me that you wont be coming over for the next four years as well. Are you bent on making things hard for me?

Dad, youre making things hard for me as well by forcing me to go abroad

How is that so? Dont you want to stay by our side?

That question had her eyes br.i.m.m.i.n.g with tears.

I dont want to stay by their sides? Of course, I wish I could but

What am I supposed to do when I cant bear to leave Third Uncle as well?!

She pouted. Let me think about it again then

With that, Chi Yi ended the call. Her mood now had plummeted further into the pits and was getting worse.

She dared not imagine the day when she would have to leave for the States.

Whats going to happen to me, then?

By then, it will surely be tough for me to meet Third Uncle for even once a year?

If thats the case, I think I will surely go insane! In fact, mad from all my longing for him!!