This is not his home after all; he has his own little corner of the world to protect.
Emily was silent for a moment.
What she actually wanted to say was that Jamie could tow the car away and fix it, so Su Wei could stay for a couple more days.
Or... let's go back and see each other when my leg is a little better.
But she swallowed those words back down her throat.
Everyone has their own life.
Su Wei has helped her so much, from saving her life in the mountains to paying her medical expenses, and now this lunch that made her feel alive again.
Don't be too greedy.
"Good."
Emily smiled again, albeit somewhat reluctantly, "Then I'll call Jamie now."
She took out her phone and dialed the repair shop's number.
Su Wei was washing dishes in the kitchen.
The water gurgled and washed away the oil on the porcelain plate.
He listened to Emily and Jamie haggling in the living room, mentally planning his next move.
This time I'm going back, it's not just to look after the house.
With this huge sum of money and a formal identity, many plans that were previously unthinkable can now be put on the agenda.
Expand the farm, buy new vehicles, upgrade equipment...
You could even consider buying your own snowmobile.
Always borrowing from others isn't a sustainable solution.
"Nailed it."
A few minutes later, Emily hung up the phone and wheeled herself to the kitchen door. " Jamie said he was towing his truck nearby and would be there in half an hour."
"Um."
Su Wei turned off the tap and neatly arranged the washed dishes into the drain basket. "That's perfect. We'll wait for him to come and tow the truck, and then..."
"Then walk back?" Emily's eyes widened. "That'll break your legs!"
"Of course not."
Su Wei dried her hands, took off her apron, and hung it on the wall.
He took out his phone and found a number he had saved for a long time but rarely called.
He was the town's biggest fur and handicrafts buyer, and a well-informed old fox— Old Jack.
"I have a business deal to discuss."
Su Wei smiled mysteriously.
The deer antler I found in the woods earlier, though of average quality, was still worth several hundred dollars.
Now that he has something better, there's no need to keep the old one and take up space.
Perfect timing, let Old Jack give me a ride along the way.
Although this old man is stingy, he would be happy to be a free driver if there was business to be done.
"Hey, Old Jack?"
Su Wei pressed the dial button, and the sound was steady.
"In stock, good stuff."
"Pick me up from the apartment and take me back to the cabin."
Yes, now.
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"Beep."
The call ended.
Su Wei put his phone back in his pocket, leaving Emily stunned.
" Old Jack?"
Emily leaned closer, using her cane for support, and asked suspiciously, "What's the matter? Are you asking him to take you home?"
She was just nearby and heard it clearly.
Clearly, this is the solution Su Wei mentioned earlier.
"He was a middleman who specialized in buying and selling furs and the like. I did business with him, and he just took me back with him."
Su Wei didn't explain in detail, turning around to tidy up the things on the counter. "He won't refuse if it's on his way."
The washed dishes were dried one by one and neatly placed in the cupboard.
Their movements were so practiced it was heartbreaking.
Emily watched his retreating figure, suddenly feeling a little dazed.
It's as if this apartment, which had been deserted for so long, has suddenly come alive.
In that instant, Emily felt a sense of peace.
Sadly, these wonderful days are about to end.
Su Wei is leaving.
" Su Wei."
"Um?"
"Thanks."
Emily's voice wasn't loud, and it was a little hard to hear because of the sound of running water, "I mean... everything."
Su Wei did not stop.
He wrung out the last rag, hung it on the hook, and then turned around.
There's no need to be so calculating between friends.
He laughed relaxedly, "And the fact that you ate so deliciously just now is the best thank you gift for a chef like me."
Emily blushed.
Thinking back to how I ate like a starving ghost just now, it was indeed a bit embarrassing.
"That was just me being polite to you!"
She raised her chin, but refused to admit defeat, saying, "I wouldn't even bother eating it if someone else made it."
Su Wei didn't expose him, but walked to the window and glanced down.
The snow on the streets was cleared and piled up on the roadside, resembling low walls.
A heavy-duty trailer bearing the words " Jamie Auto Repair " was struggling to turn around in the snow, the roar of its diesel engine audible even through the double-pane windows.
Jamie's here.
Su Wei picked up her coat from the back of the chair, put it on as she walked towards the door, and said, "You stay upstairs, I'll go down and talk to him."
"Etc!"
Emily quickly called out to him, leaning on her cane to catch up, "We haven't settled the money yet! That's the car I lent you, I have to pay for the repairs!"
She leaned on her cane, her foot thumping loudly as she struck the ground.
Even if I'm penniless right now, even if my savings aren't even enough for this beef meal, principles are principles.
Su Wei stopped and turned around to press her shoulder.
He didn't use much force, but his grip was steady, keeping Emily in place.
Emily.
Su Wei bent down, his gaze level with hers. "Listen to me."
Emily pursed her lips, remained silent, and stubbornly stared at him.
"If I hadn't left this snowmobile with me, I might still be trapped in the cabin, unable to escape, and would have missed out on so many things because of it."
Su Wei spoke calmly, as if stating a simple fact, "That car saved my life and helped me earn my first pot of gold. It indirectly changed my life."
"But..."
"No buts."
Su Wei interrupted her, pointing to his pocket, "I have some spare cash now, enough to pay off all my debts. The cost of fixing a car isn't a burden for me, but for you right now, it could be your food expenses for the next month."
Emily opened her mouth, but the words of rebuttal stuck in her throat.
really.
If she pays this repair fee, she might have to cut back on even those dry, whole-wheat breads for the rest of her life.