Chi Xiuchuan had invited only Master Xiao this time. They were going together to see the big tree the girl had described as especially understanding.
An understanding big tree...
Xiao Xiao thought of Plum Blossom Woman in his own courtyard...
And Spirit Maple at the Xu Family's home...
He wondered... would there be a surprise waiting for him this time?
Xiao Xiao felt a little anticipation.
"Master Xiao, Xiuxiu, we're here."
Chi Xiuchuan stopped the car.
"It's in this residential compound."
The three got out of the car.
The residential compound was quiet in the daytime, on a weekday.
The young people who worked had left early for work.
The retired seniors had also taken advantage of the lovely spring weather to go out for a stroll.
The three entered the compound without any trouble.
The compound looked old, but it wasn't run-down.
Tall trees could be seen everywhere.
The grass was lush.
The walls of the apartment buildings, which weren't particularly tall compared to those in newer developments, were covered in brightly colored Boston ivy.
It was a cheerful sight.
"Brother, which big tree is it?"
Chi Xiuke looked around.
There were far too many big trees in the compound.
It would be hard to identify the particular tree the girl had mentioned based on the words "big tree" alone...
Chi Xiuchuan furrowed his brow, thinking.
"Come with me."
"She said it was behind Building 24."
"Building 24?"
Chi Xiuke murmured.
She looked up.
Her gaze swept across the walls of the nearby apartment buildings.
She searched for the building numbers.
The Boston ivy that had pleased her earlier was now a bit of an "obstacle."
The dense ivy covered almost the entire wall.
It was difficult to find the sign