After the autumnal equinox, it grew dark even earlier. When Lu Mingfei reached the entrance of the residential compound, the night had already completely fallen. The newspaper kiosk had a light turned on, and after exchanging greetings with the old gatekeeper, Lu Mingfei headed straight toward Aunt's apartment. Tonight, he wanted to have a proper talk with Uncle and Aunt. He truly wanted to go to Kassel College—not only because of his parents' letter, but also because of his promise to Erii. As he was about to leave this home, he felt a lingering reluctance. Though he never said it out loud, he had long considered himself a member of this family.
With a heavy heart, Lu Mingfei knocked on the door. He actually had his own key, but he kept hoping someone would come and open the door for him; after all, a home is somewhere where someone has returned, and someone is still waiting.
"Mingfei, why are you back so late? Were you out hanging out with your girlfriend again?" Unexpectedly, it was Aunt who opened the door for him.
Chapter 46