Li Jianbo had some illusions before coming to Japan. Fantasy that Li Wei can accept his wishes. It wasn't until Li Wei clearly rejected him again that he finally understood that some things will never truly belong to you no matter how hard you try. The woman he cherishes is definitely not a changeable, unsympathetic person.
This time I came to Japan mainly for two things. One was to celebrate Li Wei's thirtieth birthday, and the other was to say goodbye to her properly. From then on, the mountains and rivers were vast, and each side of the sky valued it. He also let go of all his unwanted thoughts about her. This time I should be able to leave without any burden or pressure. The sister he had watched grow up was fine without his own protection. As an older brother, he has fulfilled his mission well up to this point.
"Wei Wei, I wish you happiness!" Li Jianbo sent the most sincere blessing from the bottom of his heart. Li Wei also responded to him generously: "Second brother, I also hope you are happy." Li Wei thought of the amulet she went to the shrine to ask for for her family, and hurriedly opened her suitcase to look for it, and soon found it. A bag, from which she took out a small indigo bag. She arranged the rope and put it on for Li Jianbo.
Jian Bo lowered his head slightly, and Li Wei helped him hang it up.
"The people at the shrine say it's best to carry this amulet with you at all times, be careful not to lose it, and send it back to the shrine when your wish is fulfilled."
Li Jianbo didn't pay much attention to what Li Weixu was talking about. When Li Wei was tidying up Jianbo's clothes, Li Jianbo suddenly stretched out his arms to wrap her in his arms. The two hugged each other closely, and Li Wei didn't push him away. She leaned her head in his arms, and she could hear his heartbeat clearly. His clothes were clean and smelled of sunshine, which smelled really good.
Li Wei recalled the first time she met Li Jianbo. At that time, Li Jianbo was still a young boy. In the blink of an eye, he had grown into a mature and reliable man. Li Wei once thought in her heart that if they were not from the Li family and had such an outstanding man beside her, she would definitely fall in love with him.
The hug became a little longer, and then Jianbo took the initiative to let go. He rubbed Li Wei's hair and said, "Good night, go to bed early."
Li Wei also said good night with a smile.
Li Jianbo walked out of Li Wei's room. From this moment on, he gave up all the strange feelings, and only the purest love between brother and sister remained with Li Wei.
Li Jianbo went to the front to find the proprietress and planned to get another room.
Li Jianbo asked about the room in fluent English, and the landlady asked in confusion: "Want to sleep in separate rooms? Are you arguing with your wife?"
Li Jianbo also patiently explained to the proprietress: "You are mistaken. She is not my wife, she is my sister."
The expression on the landlady's face became very strange, and at the same time she said regretfully: "Sir, I'm sorry, our rooms are already full. These days are the busiest times of the year in Otaru, and the rooms outside are basically full. You can’t stay here without booking in advance.”
There was no room to live in, and Li Jianbo couldn't hide his disappointment. If he wanted to sleep well tonight, he would have to go back to Li Wei's place. However, he didn't do that. Maybe he could never really take action against Li Wei. Perhaps in his heart, he always wanted to regard Li Wei as his real sister.
Li Jianbo pushed open the glass door. Outside, the cold wind blew like a knife, and rustling snowflakes were flying all over the sky. He hesitated and walked into the snow.
The landlady thought that this man from another country was a bit weird, but Li Jianbo came back after only about twenty minutes.
"Lady boss, just find me a place for one night." Li Jianbo paid some yen.
The landlady did not refuse his kindness, and nodded and said: "There is also a utility room. If you don't mind, you can stay there for one night, but it's a bit narrow and not very ventilated."
As long as there is a place to stay and shelter from the wind and snow, it is enough for Li Jianbo.
Li Jianbo took out the wine he bought from the convenience store and drank alone. Japanese sake doesn't feel that great when you drink it. A bottle of wine quickly bottoms out, but the stamina is not small, and I feel dizzy just in time to fall asleep.
Li Jianbo wrapped himself tightly in the quilt sent by the store. Listening to the cold wind howling outside, he gradually fell asleep.
Li Wei, who was sleeping on the soft mattress, did not sleep very peacefully. He tossed and turned in bed for half the night, and only slowly fell asleep at almost two o'clock in the morning.
When I woke up the next day, it was already nine o'clock in the morning.
Today is Christmas, I can still spend one day here, and I will go back to China tomorrow. She plans to take her second brother to the ski resort again today.
Li Wei hurriedly put on her clothes, combed her hair, and simply put on her makeup.
When she went downstairs to wait for Li Jianbo in the front hall, the landlady stopped her and said: "Miss Li, the gentleman who was with you yesterday left before dawn. I asked you not to wait for him. He is still here." I left you a letter."
Li Wei took the letter from the landlady, saying it was a letter, but it was actually just a piece of folded paper with a few short sentences on it.
"I have returned to China, don't miss it! Just cherish it." There is only a simple word "wave" at the signature.
Another farewell without saying goodbye.
Seeing the sad expression on the woman's face, the landlady thought for a moment and told Li Wei about Li Jianbo's stay in the utility room last night. Li Wei felt extremely unhappy after hearing this.
She didn't go to the ski resort again that day, but just walked around nearby, brought some local specialties for colleagues and friends, and bought two sets of cosmetics for Yang Li and Lao Lin.
She had an early morning flight on the 26th and returned to Sapporo on the afternoon of the 25th to return home from Sapporo.
I briefly went out to play for a few days, but I don’t know if I was distracted. After she got home, she called Li Jianbo, but the call was not connected. Instead, she was told that the phone had been turned off. In the next few days, she did not give up calling this number, but she was still told to turn off her phone.
Li Wei wondered why the second brother couldn't be contacted suddenly? She called Jianping again and asked if her second brother had returned, but Jianping told her on the phone: "Jianbo came back on the 27th and then left."
He played the missing trick again, and Li Wei thought of Bian Ling. She finally found Bian Ling's phone number, but after dialing it, Bian Ling told her that Li Jianbo had resigned.
So the second brother has already gone to the capital at this moment, and left quietly like this. This was true more than ten years ago, and it is true now. Nothing has changed at all.
Li Wei always wore the watch that Li Jianbo gave her and cherished it very much. Whenever she thought of him, she could only raise her hand to look at the time.
(End of chapter)