In Every Life [Jenlisa]

Chapter 41

Time at the music annex was dull and long.

By the time the entrance exams were over, the ground was already covered in yellow leaves. But as she left the exam room, Jennie felt calm.

Her skills were already top-notch, even among the talented students at the music annex.

Chaeyoung did well on the exam too, and she smiled as she linked arms with Jennie and they got into a car.

"Where to?" the driver asked.

"Take her home first," Jennie said, "I need to go back and pack up my things. I have to move out of the house next to the music annex."

Chaeyoung nodded, but reluctantly said, "Do you want me to come with you?"

"No need," Jennie replied, "Uncle Wang will come help me."

The taxi sped onto the highway, and soon they arrived at Chaeyoung's house.

"Jennie," she turned around, her almond eyes shining, "Happy New Year."

The harsh winter had arrived, and the trees by the roadside had long shed their leaves, leaving a desolate and cold scene.

Today was December 31st, and Jennie had almost forgotten. She sat in the car and leaned out to wave to Chaeyoung beside her, "Chae, Happy New Year!"

"Where to next, young lady?" the driver asked.

Jennie looked at Chaeyoung's back and whispered, "To the music annex."

As the sky gradually darkened, pedestrians on the roadside hurriedly made their way home.

Jennie didn't have much in the house she rented near the high school, but by the time she finished tidying up, it was already pitch black outside.

Uncle Wang carried large and small bags in front of them and said, "Miss, what would you like to eat tonight? I'll have them prepare it at home."

Jennie lowered her eyes, feeling a bit melancholy. As she looked at the greetings from her family on her phone, her heart felt sour. They were all so busy, and even during the holidays, it was difficult for them to gather together for a meal.

"I don't feel like eating," she said in a muffled voice, speaking out of frustration.

Uncle Wang sighed. "How can you not eat?"

Jennie said, "Can you take me to Yuqing Lane? I want to visit a friend."

Uncle Wang furrowed his brow. "That place is not safe, it's very chaotic."

"It's okay, I'm just going to see someone, I won't stay long," Jennie persuaded. "How about you wait for us at the entrance, and then take us to the mall?"

Only then did he reluctantly agree.

The winter in the city was desolate and bleak. Several birds stood on the withered branches by the roadside, emitting long and mournful cries.

At the entrance of Yucqing Lane, there was a pile of sewage and many tube-shaped buildings on both sides. The gray-white walls were covered with small advertisements, and the cries of children occasionally echoed from inside the buildings, creating a depressing atmosphere.

After crossing the sewage, Jennie finally found Lisa's home by following the dim light.

The winter wind was cold and biting, and the cramped room was dimly lit.

Lisa was concentrating on his homework when suddenly his phone vibrated, and a message from Jennie popped up: "Are you free? I'm downstairs at your building."