225 AN ABANDONED HOUSE (1/2)

Hu Lei woke up late after a long evening with Zhong Feng and the former Murong Fai, who insisted on being called Hu Fai with immediate effect. She admired his fortitude and hoped that he would have an easier life after moving away from the toxic Murong family.

Zhong Feng had already left for work to deal with some issues in the office, so Hu Lei had breakfast with Fai who also woke up late. The likable Hu Fai seemed to delight the staff, so they served him with a lot of happiness. Hu Lei could feel herself losing her number one spot.

After hanging out with her little brother and showing him around the villa, she had to leave. She had not forgotten her appointment with Lu Liang. She wanted to sort out everything as soon as possible so that Fai would not have to go through a painful experience again. Based on what Zhong Feng had told her, he had been extremely miserable with that cheap fake grandfather.

When she left Area 99, she planned on going directly to the old house. However, she remembered that she had left some critical documents in her Westend apartment. So, she had the driver drop her off first at the place.

After mulling for a while, she decided to take her motorcycle. She did not want to deal with a driver in case the meeting with Lu Liang made her angry.

When she arrived at the house, she found that Lu Liang had not arrived. However, old Butler Bai was on his way out of the home. When he saw the young lady, he was surprised. It had been a couple of years since she had come and left without warning.

”Miss Hu, what are you doing here?” he smiled.

Hu Lei was also shocked to see him. She did not know that he had been still taking care of the property. In a petty part of her, she felt sad because she had been hoping that the house was in disrepair due to lack of care. That would force Lu Liang to spend a lot of money.

”I came for a short visit. How is it that you are still taking care of this old house?” She asked after parking her motorcycle.

”Your father did not tell you? He set up an automatic payment for my salary years ago along with funds for general maintenance so that I can keep working even if he was out of touch. How is he these days?” The old man asked with interest.

Hu Lei lost her bright expression. ”He passed away.”

Old Bai felt bad for mentioning the matter. ”I am sorry. He was a good man.”

Hu Lei nodded. ”Yes, he was.”

”Are you going to come and live here now that you are back?” The old man looked at her expectantly.

Hu Lei felt inexplicable guilt. ”No, I am actually giving it to Lu Liang.”

”Your mother? Why?” There was a hint of anger.

Even though her father and mother had divorced, she knew that he still had good feelings towards her. Once in a while, he would reminisce about her and even tell her some anecdotes about their life a long time ago. In spite of what happened between them, he had loved her.

Old Bai could see that she did not want to talk about the matter, so he did not pursue the topic.