An Uncle's Visit

Guan Lei looked at Shen Yan and Lu Shan, who were sticking to each other sweetly, and then at Shen Xi, standing a step away from him like a block of wood. He sighed.

Shen Xi grew even more vexed upon hearing Guan Lei's sigh. Why was guan Lei unhappy? Guessing Guan Lei's thoughts was harder than answering the National Physic Competition's questions.

The two dragged their feet back to the house in silence. When they arrived, Shen Xi poured a glass of water for Guan Lei, then went to help her parents prepare lunch.

Guan Lei observed Shen Xi and her parents working together in the kitchen. Jokes were traded, and giggles would bubble forth from time to time in response. It was homely, and Guan Lei felt the burgeoning grip of envy claw its way into his heart.

Would this happiness and bliss be his if he married Shen Xi?

Guan Lei's wandering thoughts did not last long before a loud crash sounded outside.