NOVPUBChapter 144: 144. Doubt, Qinghuan’s contemplation
Chapter 144: 144. Doubt, Qinghuan’s contemplation
Having worked overtime the night before, and it was for Zhao Jingnan, Zhao Jingnan graciously gave Song Qinghuan a half-day leave to go home and rest.
Li Wei had already left her position in the HR department the previous afternoon. As Song Qinghuan was crying in the restroom at the time, she couldn’t bid Li Wei farewell nor say goodbye.
After having a meal at the company, Song Qinghuan did not immediately go home. Instead, she went straight to Li Wei’s house.
Li Wei was surprised by Song Qinghuan’s visit, but she quickly invited Song Qinghuan in with cordiality.
Looking as though she hadn’t slept well the night before, Li Wei appeared tired and unwell.
Feeling both regretful and saddened, Song Qinghuan apologised remorsefully, “I’m sorry, Li Wei, I wasn’t able to help you.”
Li Wei gave a soft smile, and in turn, comforted her, “Don’t worry about it too much. I knew you wouldn’t be able to help, but I wasn’t ready to accept it, so I said those things to you. Qinghuan, don’t put any undue pressure on yourself.”
“But…” Song Qinghuan still felt sorry.
If she hadn’t deliberately gotten close to Li Wei, she wouldn’t have involved her like this.
“It’s really okay, don’t overthink it. Please, have a seat, I’ll get you a glass of water! I don’t have any beverages at home, I hope water is fine,” Li Wei said, turning towards the kitchen.
Song Qinghuan sat on the sofa, quietly taking in the room. The small apartment was very clean with just a few simple decorations and a silver floor lamp – nothing more.
The bright sunlight lazily filtered in, giving the room a warm and bright ambiance.
On the second layer of the coffee table, Song Qinghuan accidentally caught a glimpse of a Patek Philippe watch, indicating its high value.
This type of watch is as worthwhile as a house, something most people simply cannot afford, and with her salary, Li Wei shouldn’t have been able to buy it either.
Song Qinghuan narrowed her eyes with surprise and curiosity.
“Qinghuan, would you like some more tea in your water?” Li Wei’s voice came from the kitchen.
Song Qinghuan’s thoughts were interrupted. She shook her head with a smile, “No need, just plain water is fine.”
Her mind still on the Patek Philippe, she moved her gaze away, lifting her eyes to face forward.
On the right side of the TV cabinet, there was a very exquisite blue and white ceramic sculpture.
The blue and white pattern set against the white porcelain created a beautiful scene of clear streams reflecting the blue sky, giving off an elegant, peaceful, bright, and noble beauty. Over the past few years, such blue and white ceramics have achieved great success in the field of ceramic sculpture, and many people love to collect them.
Such a thing should be rather common, but Song Qinghuan was shocked when she saw it.
She couldn’t believe it, because it was exactly the same as the birthday gift she had given her brother.
There are many sellers and naturally many buyers of this type of blue and white ceramic sculpture, it might just be a coincidence that Li Wei also had one displayed in her house.
However, one thing wouldn’t be a coincidence- the blue and white ceramic sculpture she gave her brother was engraved with a very special phrase.
A Zen saying: “Ordinary is the most real, Qinghuan is the most beautiful.” Their father named them Pingdan and Qinghuan respectively because of these words.
At that time, she had this phrase carved at the base of the blue and white ceramic sculpture.
Was this phrase also on this blue and white ceramic sculpture?
With a mixture of anxious curiosity and an inquisitive mind, Song Qinghuan stood up, walked over, and picked up the blue and white ceramic sculpture…
