C246 (1/2)
”Miss Chu, this is the key to the apartment. Chief Xiang said that if you have any questions, just call him. At 8 o'clock tomorrow morning, we will sign the contract at the company office.” Zuo Lin then handed a bunch of keys to Chu Yu and helped him carry all of his luggage upstairs before leaving.
Xiang Qicheng's considerations were quite thorough. This apartment was merely five minutes away from Xiang Family Group Corporation, making it convenient for her to commute to work.
After opening and packing his luggage, he ordered a light takeout dish. Only after Chu Yu had finished feeding the grapefruit did he start to eat.
When she went to dry clothes on the balcony, she just realised that Xiang Qicheng had actually prepared all the food in the kitchen completely. As if she had thought of something, she opened the refrigerator door. Sure enough, the fridge was also packed full. There were all kinds of fruits and vegetables, as well as milk for adults and children.
This made her very satisfied. She hadn't come back in so many years, so she didn't know where to go even if she wanted to. Furthermore, it was extremely inconvenient for her to bring a child with her.
And since Xiang Qicheng had prepared all the things in advance, it was much easier for her, so she did not have to go out and buy things for it.
Suddenly, his phone vibrated. It was a message from Chu Jingnian: Have you arrived?
It was just two short words, but Chu Yu immediately remembered that he had not reported their safety to him even after landing. Chu Jingnian reckoned that it was because of the message he sent when he arrived, hence he quickly made a call. Only after hanging up and calling Rui Ni did he finally stop.
She secretly glanced at Youzi who was sitting on the small stool and watching cartoons. She was glad that she did not hear her conversation with Chu Jingnian, or else the little guy would be talking noisily with her father on the phone again. She was unwilling to hang up.
Suddenly, his phone rang, Xiang Qicheng's name flashed across the screen. Chu Yu looked at Youzi and hesitated for a moment, then pressed the answer button.
”Have you settled in?” A low voice came from the other end of the phone, a voice that was very familiar to her.
”Yes.” She did not know what to say.
The atmosphere was awkward for a few seconds. She could hear the sounds coming from the cartoon Youzi was watching. Chu Yu suddenly remembered that no one brought the grapefruit when he went to sign the contract tomorrow, including the hours he spent at work every day. He asked, ”That's right, can I bring the child to the office when I go to work? ”She's very obedient and won't make too much noise. Otherwise, my daughter would be home alone …”
If she found a child care class here, she wouldn't be able to rest at ease. The nursery class that Youzi previously read in Australia was introduced by a friend that Chu Jingnian knew, which was why she dared to be at ease and place the child in the nursery all day. Here, after leaving for so many years, the change was too great. She didn't know anyone, not to mention someone who would send their child to be taken care of by a complete stranger.
”Of course.” Xiang Qicheng answered, and one could faintly hear the sound of an animated cartoon from Chu Yu's background. In his heart, he had an indescribable feeling.
Perhaps, he would be able to see Chu Yu's daughter tomorrow morning. For some reason, he actually had some anticipation in his heart, as he was curious about what kind of child she was.
”Alright, if there's nothing else, I'll hang up first. See you tomorrow.” She could feel the awkwardness between the two sides of the phone. She only had one goal when she went to work at Xiang Family Group and that was to get the divorce agreement signed by Xiang Qicheng. Therefore, she did not wish to have too much contact with him other than working.