Chapter 46

Transmigration Diary 46
Before Su Yan and Charlotte Cefalina wanted to declare—girlfriend—
Not officially yes yet—
Lips pressed—beside Wen Shiyu—annoyed at the tag-alongs—
“Say—” Charlotte flopped on sofa—curls messy—
“Screw it—march back to academy—exams not done—still time—”
Sister eyes wide—ran kitchen again—
“No.”
Mother from kitchen—fruit—hurried—
“Leg just healed—” pushed plate—“can’t travel yet—tuition later—”
“Tuition” flicker—Wen Shiyu knew—cash tight—
Safety first—
No more academy—no Cavendish—cannot protect her there—
Su Yan at window—only one who understood Chinese—sharp—
“Aunt—is business still hard?”
Hesitated—said the deal just died—
Cefalina—held Wen Shiyu—fists—
Su Yan—“Contacts here—father did projects—I’ll ask fit-out partners—”
Mother stunned—
Wen Shiyu hesitant—“Too much trouble—”
“Just intros—” smile at mother—“Your plan vs theirs—win-win—”
Ears pink—“We’re on Shiyu’s side—any chance—we help—”
Surprised—they seemed real—
Su Yan proper—Cefalina watching Wen Shiyu—Charlotte pouting but trying—
Not like imagined—
Really help?
“……Try—no harm—”
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Su Yan fast—
Next day dinner—tech founder—
Private Cantonese place—mother nervous—host stood for Su Yan—two-handed proposal—
“Su’s referral—we trust—” glance—“Charlotte too?”
Charlotte spun cup—“Know me?”
“Father energy—Dubai summit—met you and your mother—”
Mother remembered unreachable developer—now tea and thirty percent deposit—
Cefalina named—look changed—surprise—recalculate—hidden master—
“Madam—” lower toast—“call anytime—”
Cry or laugh—
Deal signed after—
Night wind—weight lifted—
Three girls—
Su Yan low talk—Charlotte hungry stomp—Cefalina gold hair on Wen Shiyu—
Believed—they are friends—
“Shiyu—go play—home early—”
“Okay Mom—”
Pat hand—nod Cefalina—“Miss Cefalina—please look after her there—”
Cefalina learning Chinese—understood gist—
Straight—bright—blush Chinese—“I—okay—no problem—”
Mother smiled—
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Before return—host them—
Sights—old quarter—real alleys—
Fried stink tofu—sweet potato—skewers—candy—
Charlotte dirty—refused—Wen Shiyu bite—eyes lit—“This! Good!”
“Cafeteria import?”
Su Yan laughed—bought too—
Cefalina curious—tiger shoes—“For babies?”
“Healthy strong child—”
Look up—ear red—stroked shoe—“……Cute—”
Red ears—loves children—step back silent worry—
River—night—skyline inverted stars—
Cefalina ear—“Wen Shiyu—I—” finger pinky—
Charlotte—“Hurry—boat!”
Words lost—
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Hotel—ten PM—
Room doors—“See you tomorrow—”
Tomorrow—back to school—
Lobby—ride app—
Arms from behind—peach—
“……Finally.”
Neck—hot breath—fast heart—
All day—crowds—Charlotte chatter—Su Yan—stares—vendors—
Gold flag—no whisper—
See her daily—still miss—close not enough—
Lips to cheek—
Turned away—
Frozen—front—
Lamp halo—wet puppy eyes—
“Wen Shiyu—” drawl—“Give me time—I’ll win family approval—”
Cuff—“I know I haven’t but—”
Blank—
Shouldn’t she strive—not Cefalina promise—
“Not blaming you for that—”
“Then why won’t you kiss me?”
Closer—count lashes—pitiful—“No kiss—don’t like me—”
Surprised—Cefalina Cavendish—
Crowds stopped traffic—
Pout—hurt—begging kiss—
Dizzy—criminal—
She should be the insecure one—
Corner up—try again—eyes closed—peck—not full—
“How could I hate you—”
Amber still hurt—“Do you…… like me?”
Heart skip—“I—”
Pout angry—“Liar—don’t like me—” hug tighter—
“No—”
Worries—secrets—uncertainty—
Cut off—
“Then…… prove it. Okay?”
Hug—blink—beauty trap—
Swallow—cameras at door—
Hands on face—“Don’t care—everyone should know—”
Thumb cheek—low—
“……That Wen Shiyu is mine—”
Red—“Want to marry…… have babies—”
Heart jolt—step back—
“Cefalina—I…… must tell you something—”