The London Eye is located on the banks of the Thames River. It is said that it was a landmark building originally built to welcome the millennium. It is 135 meters high and can overlook the whole city of London.
Li Jianbo has already bought the tickets, and they have to wait in line to enter.
"It will probably take more than an hour from queuing to taking a seat to coming out. What should I do, auntie?" Li Wei turned around and asked Jian Bo.
"She went to a nearby cafe to wait for us, so you don't have to worry."
They waited in line for about forty minutes, and it was finally their turn. The door of the box opened, and Li Jianbo asked Li Wei to go up first.
"Have you ever sat here before?"
"I've been there before. I came here with Qiu Ci. That time I came on the weekend and had to wait in line for almost two hours before I could get in."
The cabin slowly rose, and the city gradually came under their feet.
"Have you bought your second brother's return ticket?"
"It's done. Do you have anything you want me to take back?"
"Well, I simply packed it up and will come and deliver it tomorrow morning."
Looking out from the picture window, you can have a panoramic view of the outside scenery.
"I thought a year would be a long time, but I didn't expect it to go so fast. It's already September here. Your studies will be over before Christmas, right?"
Li Wei said: "Absolutely. The school here will have a period of vacation from Christmas to New Year. They say they are going to study further, but I always feel that this year has passed too fast and it is over before I have learned anything."
"What you can learn in one year is just to make your resume look better. I hope the TV station can give you a good arrangement when you go back during the year you stayed outside. Otherwise, this year will be in vain. If you go back, you still have to go back. If you can’t do what you want, you might as well just resign.”
"Resign?!" Li Wei said in surprise.
"Yeah, there's no point in staying in some boring position all your life. You can do other things. If you're worried about the lack of money, I can support you."
It was obvious that Li Jianbo was very serious when he said this, but Li Wei did not dare to agree and hurriedly shook his head and said: "No way, after so many years of studying, how can I let you support me."
"I am willing. If you have no other way out, I can help you arrange it." Li Jianbo said and grabbed one of Li Wei's hands.
Li Wei looked a little panicked and hurriedly sat upright.
"Second brother, don't do this."
"Do you know what my mother told me?"
Li Wei couldn't guess, she shook her head. Li Jianbo continued: "She wants to develop her career in the UK, but she lacks a helper. She wants me to put down my career to help her, and then let me immigrate to the UK. She also said that I can also help you with the immigration procedures. Speaking of We will spend some money to buy an old castle in Scotland for us to live in.”
Li Wei was extremely surprised and said: "You agree?"
"What do you think?"
Li Wei stared at her second brother. Over the years, her second brother had instilled a lot of ideas into her, but they could be summed up in two words: ideals and persistence.
The second brother is different. He is a person who has lived a new life, and naturally sees the longer term than others. What is in his heart, Li Wei feels elusive at this moment. After being silent for a long time, he carefully asked: "You didn't agree, did you?" ”
"Yes. If I agree, she won't be like this now and won't even want to talk to me. But if you are willing, I can think about it again."
"No, this is my second brother's life. I can't make the decision for you."
"She told me that I can only choose the son-in-law of the Li family and the son of the Li family." Li Jianbo looked at Li Wei blankly.
In this small, closed cabin, Li Wei had nowhere to escape. She turned to look at the scenery outside. The electronic commentator inside was introducing them to the landmarks they saw in fluent English.
"Second brother, there was a time when I was very confused. I didn't know why I was alive. It was you who led me to the road step by step. I really can't imagine how difficult that journey would have been without you. To me, you are a beacon on the sea, lighting my way forward. You are the person I respect most in my life, and will always be.”
Li Jianbo smiled, and stretched out his hand with a smile. He was originally going to rub Li Wei's hair, but suddenly the words Li Wei said "I'm not a child" came to his mind, and his movements became much gentler. He gently touched her forehead, and after touching it, he suddenly came closer and pressed a gentle kiss on her smooth forehead.
Eleven years ago, on the eve of his decision to go to the United States, he did the same thing. I can't recall what I was feeling at that time.
Li Wei's face turned red, and she turned her face away again, not daring to look at him again. It rose to an altitude of 135 meters and then gradually descended. She didn't want to ask him for an answer, and he stopped saying unnecessary words to her. She was a wretch in her previous life, and she was nothing more than a chess piece throughout her life. She had never tasted the taste of love. Even during the time when she was interacting with Jiang Yunfeng, she didn't know what it felt like to fall in love with someone. In the closed cabin, she couldn't push him away, and she couldn't escape. She sat there blankly, feeling a little embarrassed in her heart.
Finally, they landed safely. The moment the hatch opened, Li Wei was eager to step out. Li Jianbo walked behind and held her hand.
When the two of them appeared in front of Qi Jingzhen, Li Wei's eyes averted, and her hesitation in speaking made her doubtful. Sure enough, did something happen between them while riding the Ferris wheel
During the meal, Qi Jingzhen mentioned the castle to Li Wei. Li Wei was holding a mouthful of soup in his mouth, which almost made her cough.
Li Jianbo patted her back gently and said, "Slow down, don't get excited."
After dinner, Qi Jingzhen wanted to go back to the hotel, and Li Wei wanted to go back to the rented place. Li Jianbo said that he would see Li Wei off, and Qi Jingzhen agreed.
Li Jianbo and Li Wei got into a taxi together.
"You can give me the things you want me to take back later, so that you don't have to run back and forth tomorrow."
Li Wei nodded in agreement.
The car stopped outside the courtyard wall. Li Wei got out of the car and walked along the avenue outside the courtyard wall.
It took about ten minutes before she picked up a textile bag, which contained gifts she bought for her family. Li Wei put his bag on the back seat of the car and waved goodbye to his brother.
The car started moving slowly, and Li Wei stood under the bare tree without moving. The car drove forward for a distance, then stopped, and Li Jianbo opened the door. He looked at Li Wei under the shadow of the tree. A few dim lights shone on her body, looking so lonely.
He walked towards Li Wei, and as he walked, he ran towards her. Seeing him walking towards her, Li Wei took the initiative to open his arms this time.
(End of chapter)