The 99th Divorce

When Yu Lili heard Ou Ming, a laugh escaped her. She looked up with her tear-stained eyes at him and said, “I’ve found my father.”

Ou Ming was taken aback as he stared at her. “Who is it?”

“It’s…”

Ding dong!

Before Yu Lili could answer Ou Ming’s question, the doorbell rang.

He ignored it and lowered his head to gaze into Yu Lili’s eyes. He lowered his voice and asked again, “Who is it?”

“He’s here.” Yu Lili looked toward the front door.

Ou Ming’s brows knitted together. He released her from his arms and made his way to the door. When he opened the door, he found Wen Fenglin standing there.

Ou Ming was stunned. “Uncle Wen.”

Wen Fenglin’s eyes were red beneath his glasses. But, the dimples in his cheeks revealed that he was in extremely high spirits.

“Where’s Lili?” he asked.

Before Ou Ming could reply, a voice came from inside, “I’m here!”

The volume of Yu Lili’s voice wasn’t low. Ou Ming soon heard the sound of running steps coming from inside.

Wen Fenglin craned his neck to look inside. At the same time, Yu Lili was looking out from the inside. Both their eyes met, and a smile appeared on their faces.

Ou Ming was befuddled. He had only been at the office for an afternoon. How was it that both of them were in this state?

“Come in! Come in and have a seat.” Yu Lili waved Wen Fenglin in and proceeded to pull Ou Ming in as well. “What would you like to drink?”

“I’m fine. I’m just here to see you.” Wen Fenglin walked in and followed them to the couch. All the way, his eyes never left Yu Lili. “Lili… I never expected this.”

As he spoke, his eyes began to redden. He looked down and said, “So, it turns out that Xian’er left me a child, and one who is so pretty and cute at that. I really never expected this…”

Yu Lili saw how moved he was and looked down as well. With a gentle laugh, she said, “I never expected it either that the artist I’ve respected for so long would turn out to be my father.”

As the father and daughter exchanged words, their eyes reddened. At the same time, they were smiling at each other.

The atmosphere and degree of warmth was just right.

Ou Ming stood to their side speechless with his mouth agape.

–

Everything that happened after that fell into place naturally.

Wen Fenglin bought a place near to Kingstown. It wasn’t big, but with two bedrooms and a hall, it was just enough for him and his daughter.

When news of this spread, everyone knew that the Vagabond Artist, Wen Fenglin, had finally found a place to settle down.

Many friends from years before came to congratulate him. When he moved in, he hosted a banquet. The main purpose of the banquet wasn’t just to celebrate the fact that he was no longer a wanderer. The more important purpose was for him to introduce his daughter.

As Yu Lili looked around at all the middle-age men and women who were obviously very familiar with Wen Fenglin, she didn’t feel an ounce of shyness. She stepped forward and engaged everyone in conversation, introducing herself along the way, “I am Wen Lili.”

–

Even in May, the climate in the Capital was still a lot colder than in the south.

When Ou Ming, Yu Lili, and Ou Ming’s father-in-law, Wen Fenglin, stepped off the plane, it was already evening. The temperature had dipped.

Although Old Mrs. Shen was advanced in her years, she still remained a child at heart. When she spotted them from a distance, she jumped up with joy and yelled out, “Lili! Lili! Granny is here!”

Upon hearing the old lady’s voice, Yu Lili beamed and waved at her. She immediately ran over.

The old lady skipped her way to Yu Lili and hugged her tightly. Her smile was dazzling as she said, “Oh my god! I missed you so much! I haven’t seen you in more than two months! Come, let me take a good look at you.”