SFFCK (Complete)

Chapter 45

In this city, the streets were usually more lively at night than during the day. The cold temperatures of the winter season can't fend off the enthusiastic men and women looking for some beer and merriment after a hard day's work. Several food stalls were put up on the streets, causing Xu Lian to slow down her car as she slowly drives to Xiang ChangKong's neighborhood.

Xiang ChangKong made the right decision when he refused to let Xiang Nuan have the bedroom that faced the main street. Xu Lian didn't think it'd be this noisy at night.

Xu Lian had come to Xiang ChangKong's home several times by now, so the guard at the gate knew her. When he saw Xu Lian's car, he didn't ask and simply let her in. However, it wasn't easy to find a parking spot at this time of night.

Because there weren't any specific markers in the basketball court parking, the residents basically parked at random. There were a few spaces, but they looked too tight to properly park. Xu Lian thought back to her previous date with Xiang ChangKong in the amusement park. They encountered a similar situation back then, but Xiang ChangKong was there to skillfully park her car into the tight space.

Now, she didn't have Xiang ChangKong to help her. Moreover, it was in the middle of the night, so it was pretty dark. Xu Lian slowly moved little by little, heavily relying on her parking assist system.

After Xu Lian managed to successfully park her car, she sighed in relief. She got out of the car, took her bag, then headed to Xiang ChangKong's home.

There were no elevators in old buildings such as this. Xu Lian's high-heeled shoes clanged on the metal stairs and echoed on the empty corridor. Xiang ChangKong heard Xu Lian even before she knocked on their door.

Xiang ChangKong went to the front door, intending to open it for her, but his hand paused halfway. The footsteps got closer and closer, then finally stopped outside the door.

Xu Lian raised her hand and knocked on the door. "Xiang ChangKong."

Xiang ChangKong stood on the other side of the door hand on the handle. He didn't move for a long time.

Xu Lian continued to knock outside. "Xiang ChangKong, open the door. I know you're in there."

Xiang ChangKong licked his dry lips, then slowly opened the door.

Xu Lian looked at him. His hair was a little damp. It seems that he washed his hair just moments before.

"Xiang ChangKong." The two stood there for a moment, separated by the door frame. Then, Xu Lian broke the silence and said: "You said you wanted to break up with me, right? Say it again to my face."

Xiang ChangKong remained silent. He couldn't open his mouth.

Xu Lian waited for a few seconds, then pushed him to the side, entering the house. Xiang ChangKong watched her go inside, then shut the front door. He followed her, calling out: "Xu Lian..."

Xu Lian marched straight to Weng ShuLi's door. She stopped, looked at Xiang ChangKong, then asked: "Is your mother still inside?"

"Yeah."

Xu Lian knocked twice, then turned the door handle. The door was unlocked, so Xu Lian entered the bedroom easily.

Weng ShuLi lay motionlessly on the bed, her back to the door. Xu Lian went around the bed, her high-heels clicking on the floor, like she stepping on people's hearts.

Weng ShuLi's eyes remained closed. She didn't look at Xu Lian.

Xu Lian stood by the bed and looked down on her. She said: "Auntie Weng, this is Xu Lian. I know you're not asleep. Listen to me. I know you're grief-stricken that Uncle is gone. I know you feel cheated. But you're also an adult. Moreso, you're Xiang ChangKong's mother. It's been three years. Three whole years, and you're still reluctant to go outside? How long are you going to be sick? Do you plan on depending on your son for a lifetime? He's your son, not your prisoner. He's not living in a home, he's living in a cage."