In the residential area in the north of New Orleans, there are many apartment buildings, and the external walls are white, simple and plain. This is where Locke lives. Chang Xia has been here several times before.
Although Locke is a rich second generation, he lives a simple life without extravagance, and he never asks for money from his family. So in a sense, he is not very competent as a rich second generation. But this is also what Chang Xia likes. Locke is modest and low-key, which is not comparable to some people in the four great families.
Standing at the door, Chang Xia knocked on the door, and soon Locke came out to meet him. His face was full of bright smile, and he was very happy to say, "here you are, Xia, please come in."
After entering, you can see that the room is not big, but it is tidy. There is a smell of air freshener in the air. There are many desserts and oolong tea on the table. Locke took great pains to meet Chang Xia.
After taking a seat, Chang Xia asked, "I heard that you resigned. Why?"
Locke is about to take a sip of Oolong tea, but suddenly he stops. He has not told many people about his resignation. Why does Chang Xia know? Soon he knew it was Bilis.
Hesitating, he said, "actually, Xia... I have some reasons for resigning."
It seems that Locke is not going to say it, which makes Chang Xia more suspicious. Locke always does not hide secrets, he has something to say, and that love needs to be honest. He obviously likes Chang Xia, but he still conceals things. It must have something to do with Chang Xia.
Chang Xia guessed boldly: "is your resignation related to me?"
"No... it doesn't matter."
"Really?" Chang Xia's eyes are dignified. Now she thinks that Locke's resignation has something to do with her. Locke is not a good liar. At least he can tell when he lies. After all, Qi Qian is an old fox who lies, and Locke is a man who is upright. The difference between them is obvious.
Well, since we can be sure that Locke lied, Chang Xia continued to ask, "tell me what you are hiding."
"No... summer, I told you I didn't hide anything." Locke still insists on what he said before, but his words are not convincing at all
"Locke, didn't you tell me that two people who love each other want to communicate honestly? Now that you've been hiding it, do you think it's appropriate? " After stopping, Chang Xia looks straight at him with crystal clear eyes, but with a power to see through the heart.
Being watched by Chang Xia, Locke lowered his head and sighed.
Originally, I didn't want to say anything about resigning, but what Chang Xia said was right. Since he liked her, he should not hide things. Finally, he told me honestly.
"I think... Recently you and Qi Qian have been together for a long time, but I can't always stay with you because of my work, so I quit."
The essence of love is emotion. It takes time to cultivate emotion. Locke needs to be away from work all day. He can't always accompany Chang Xia, let alone create a common memory. It's very likely that Chang Xia will be robbed by Qi Qian.
In order to gain more time, Locke decided to resign.
Chang Xia is very upset after hearing this. She knows how much Locke likes his work. As a result, the other party resigned for his own sake, which means that he can't be a teacher and can't take care of the children he likes.
Is this really necessary?
Chang Xia said, "don't quit. I won't allow you to quit."
"I've decided, Xia, don't stop me."
"Decide what, you can still go back, you just quit because of this? What a pity. " Chang Xia still remembers that Locke's dream is to become a headmaster. He likes children and teachers, otherwise he would not graduate and become a teacher without taking over their family business.
Because like, can insist.
But Locke retorted, "I love you more than work."
His words have a strong impact on Chang Xia's heart. His voice reverberates and the aftersound is soft. Chang Xia's words are just a gag.
Yeah, did Locke do something wrong? He didn't do anything wrong. He just made a better choice between two choices. As a party, Chang Xia is not qualified to comment on him.
But... It's a pity for Chang Xia. Why can't he stick to his dream? Besides, no one has said that love and dream can't have it both.
"Locke, you think too much. Even if Qi Qian and I stay together often, nothing else will happen."
"Is it true that nothing else will happen?" Locke asked again. When he asked the second time, Chang Xia was stunned.
What really won't happen? Chang Xia is not sure. If she is in the hospital, she can still recall that she was moved for a moment and wanted to go back with Qi Qian.
Her head was misty, like a mass of paste, and she didn't know what to do, like a ship swaying in the sea, lost its direction, and didn't know how to move forward.
Yes, she can't hurt Locke or Chang Xia. Chang Xia is not a kind person, but she just can't do cruel things. But love is the only one. You have to make a choice, don't you?
Standing up, Chang Xia sighed: "sorry, Locke... You quit because of me, but I really think you can continue to be a teacher."“ Xia... "Isn't it your dream to be a teacher? I can't stop you from liking me, and I don't deny that I'm interested in you. But love and work are two different things. Can you get love by giving up your work? Not necessarily Chang Xia wants him to understand that even if he gives up his job, he may not be able to be with her. And if he does not give up his job, it does not mean that he may not be able to be with Chang Xia. Love and work is not absolute, Chang Xia can only promise the guarantee is: "promise me to stick to your work, I will take time to accompany you when you are free, OK?" Locke's heartstrings are touching. When he hears that Chang Xia is willing to spend time with him, he thinks it's OK to resign. Love and work can be separated. Besides, Chang Xia also gives in“ I understand, summer. I'll listen to you. " Finally, Chang Xia succeeded in persuading him. After that, Chang Xia accompanied him out for a meal and a walk in the park. The day was finally over. Unfortunately, Chang Xia and Locke always don't have that feeling, the feeling of love. On the contrary, it is the kind of very flat mood, such as being with friends such as Bilis and Weiner, who will feel happy, but not the unique happiness of love. Back home, Chang Xia is holding her cheek in her room. She thinks that she may be wrong. Although Locke has paid a lot for her, she doesn't feel right.