197 THE BURDEN WAS GONE (2/2)

Hu Lei understood the intentions behind the food and the friendliness. However, she did not know if she could promise to be in this place for long. She intended to go back to the movie promotion events after a couple of days. Her short break was only to make Lan Jie sweat. She owed it to her fans. There was nothing too important going on for the moment anyway. In addition, she was waiting for a response from Russia for the matter he had entrusted Vlad.

It would not be easy to do anything out of the ordinary while in a house full of people. Furthermore, this place was not too secure. There were too many potential leaks if her secrets were discovered. For instance, there was no guarantee that her personal business would not reach Zhong Feng's parents if she stayed. Well-meaning household staff could be so chatty. Moreover, who knew if there was another person like her former assistant?

Still, she could not overlook the kindness of the housekeeper and chef.

”I will stay here for a few more days if you promise to give me food like this.” She responded with a casual nod and began eating.

Housekeeper Li felt gratified by her actions. It seemed that she was not an unreasonable person and would try to accommodate people when she could. ”It will be our pleasure to serve you. Do not worry. We will not interfere with your work. And your library is still in perfect condition.”

After Hu Lei ate, she called Beatrice to pick her up before going to check out her office. As Housekeeper Li had promised, everything was in perfect condition. Moreover, there were some new books on the shelves. She shook her head. If this continued, there would be no more space. But the secret smile on her face showed that she was not displeased.

In fact, she was thinking of the mansion in Azure Woods. A lot of the rooms in that building were empty. She could transform one of those spaces into a glorious library. Her smile widened as she thought of something else. She could also create a large music room. On a personal level, she had no much interest in music except in listening. However, she had realised that Zhong Feng was a secret classical music otaku.

She got excited as these thoughts flowed into her mind. It did not occur to her that Zhong Feng would oppose her plans for that mansion. Of all the houses, she felt that Azure Woods belonged to her, to them together. Perhaps it was because it was the first place she had gone to after returning from Antarctica. Or maybe it was because she knew that he had built it for her.

Without realising the gravity, Hu Lei began making plans for the long-term future. Since she had gotten together with Zhong Feng, she always had one metaphorical foot out of the door. It was not because she was not all-in in the relationship.

It was because she always felt that their happiness was a castle in the sand, short-lived. In her mind, she was always afraid that the beautiful castle would get blown or washed away at any moment. But for some reason, that burden was gone. She could actually see their future.

She did not feel like she was fighting and trying hard to see how their life together would be in five or ten years. The images, the feelings, they seemed to come easily.It felt natural. There was no heavy tension in her mind, as if she was waiting for the other shoe to drop.

She smiled with a light heart.