-108 Chapter 8: Old Flame (1/2)

Wu Chen and Li Wei sat opposite each other in Wu Hotel Restaurant. The waiter brought in their orders.

”How have you been?” Since the other party did not seem like he would initiate the conversation, Li Wei asked first.

”I've been doing great”. A trace of unwillingness to have conversation could be seen on Wu Chen's eyes.

”It's good then”. A tiny bit of disappointment could be seen on Li Wei's eyes. The disappointment was clear but the other party did not seem to show any response regarding that. She saw that the other party drink his Americano in a big gulp; indicating that he did not wish to remain longer in the restaurant.

”That…”

”What are you doing in City L? I heard you are working in City T”. Before Li Wei could start her question, Wu Chen interrupted her. The question was asked direct to the point; it did not even allow her to beat around the bush.

Ruthless, as always. Wu Chen had always been ruthless. Even when they were together. He was always this ruthless.

”Outstation. Never thought I'll b.u.mp into you in City L”. Li Wei tried to find a trace of happiness or excitement from the other party. Sadly, she could not find any.

”Then, I hope you have a pleasant stay in here. I need to go now”. Wu Chen stood and he was ready to excuse himself when Li Wei spoke again.

”About what happened eight years ago, I want to apologize…” but she got cut off by Wu Chen.

”What happened 8 years ago… let bygone be bygone. I understand. I already forget about it. You should too”. Without waiting for a response from Li Wei, Wu Chen walked away from the restaurant.

Wu Chen went directly to his office. He never thought that he would see Li Wei in City L. Out of every place that Wu Chen imagined he would meet his old flame, he met her in the most unexpected way.

He cannot help but let his mind wondered about what happened 8 years ago.

He met Li Wei in the University of Chicago when he was on the second year of his MBA program. He was only 21 years old at that time and a 19-year- old Li Wei was in the first year of her Journalism program.

It was not loved at first sight because Wu Chen did not believe in that. Even so, they hit it off pretty early. Wu Chen had always liked her sense of humour. She was sensible and realistic.

And the very reasons why he loved her were the reason why he lost her.

Back in their university days, Wu Chen lived never disclosed his family background to anyone. Not that he was secretive about it. He felt that his background did not matter in a foreign land. Even when Li Wei asked him about his family, he told her that his family was doing a business. She did not ask much so he never elaborates that his family was the most influential family figure in the real estate industry.