Xui Li brings Xue Mei back to his house at the Skylark Apartment. This is his private house he bought a few years ago.
He rarely comes here and only comes when it is necessary. Because both of them are now drenched and it's so heavy downpour at the outside, it is not convincing to bring Xue Mei back to the dorm in their current state. Plus, it’s dangerous to ride during heavy rain.
Find a towel in his room, Xui Li, then walk back to Xue Mei and dry her hair after that.
“You should take a shower first. I’ll find some clothes for you.” He said and led Xue Mei to the bathroom.
She nodded her head and went inside the bathroom.
Under the rain shower, Xue Mei said to herself, “I will not cry again. I already gave him his last chance and he used that up. I will let him go. I will.” She curled up her fist into a ball.
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Xui Li put his sweater and pants on the bed. He doesn&
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