Chapter 496
Knowing that Yu Xia wasn’t opposing her decision, Lin Mengyao’s face looked a bit better.
She reached out her arm to pull Yu Xia into her embrace, gently touched Yu Xia’s head, and said softly, “It’s okay, the things you couldn’t manage to pack, just leave them. I’ll buy them for you when we get back.”
“Mm.” Yu Xia nodded, not objecting to Lin Mengyao’s words.
“Then you guys wait here for a moment. I’ll go find Zhong Boyu and borrow his plane to fly us out.” Seeing Lin Mengyao had convinced Yu Xia, Xu Ke suggested going to see Zhong Boyu.
“I’ll go with you.” Hearing Xu Ke wanted to leave her sight, Lin Mengyao quickly lifted her head, a wary look in her expression. Her eyes filled with vigilance met Xu Ke’s gaze, and she hastily shifted her view, saying with a cover-up tone, “After all, I’m your wife. We’re leaving now, no matter from which perspective, I should go with you to meet him.”
“You’re right. I didn’t think it through. Let’s go together then.” Xu Ke’s face showed a hint of guilt, with no anger at not being trusted, making Lin Mengyao feel a bit like she was making a fuss over nothing, feeling slightly embarrassed. But having already spoken, and indeed wanting to see, she didn’t withdraw her words.
Zhong Boyu tried to persuade them to stay when he heard the three wanted to leave but seeing both their firm attitudes, he said nothing more, though his expression looked somewhat disappointed.
“I was thinking since the two of us brothers haven’t seen each other for so long, once I handle the matters here, we could have a good drink. But I didn’t expect you guys to leave so soon.” Zhong Boyu patted Xu Ke’s shoulder as he spoke.
“There’ll be another chance to meet. It’s not like I’m disappearing from this world, and you can’t see me anymore. No need to show that expression. Once you’re done with things here, you can come to Shangjing to find me. I estimate that unless something big happens, I won’t leave Shangjing for the next half a year, so you don’t have to worry about not being able to find me.” Xu Ke patted Zhong Boyu’s shoulder as he said.
“You’re right, I was overthinking it. So when do you want to leave? I’ll have my private jet fly you out.” Zhong Boyu asked.
Xu Ke turned his gaze to Lin Mengyao and said, “Have you packed your luggage? If so, shall we leave in an hour?”
“I’m fine with anything.” Lin Mengyao said with an elegant smile.
“Then let’s meet in an hour.” Hearing Lin Mengyao’s reply, Xu Ke made the conclusion.
“Sure, I’ll inform the pilot to get ready. I’ll have the driver pick you up at where you’re staying.” Zhong Boyu readily nodded and said.
Seeing she could leave with Xu Ke, Lin Mengyao’s taut nerves began to relax, her face showing an inexplicable sense of relief.
“We really troubled you this time. Once you come to Shangjing, we will surely host you well.” Lin Mengyao said, holding Xu Ke’s arm.
“Then I’ll trouble sister-in-law then.” Zhong Boyu said with a smile.
The three chatted a bit more before parting ways.
On the way back, Lin Mengyao swayed Xu Ke’s arm, pursed her lips, and then asked, “Will what I did today make you unhappy?”
“Don’t overthink it.” Xu Ke patted Lin Mengyao’s hand comfortingly and continued, “I won’t feel unhappy or bothered. You are my wife; we are one. How could I be unhappy with myself?”
Xu Ke’s gentle words dispelled Lin Mengyao’s worries and doubts, but her expression showed no signs of happiness. “I feel like I’ve become unrecognizable, and such a me is frightening and ugly, but I can’t control myself.” Lin Mengyao unconsciously tightened her grip on Xu Ke’s arm.
“Don’t overthink it. No matter what you become, I’ll always love you, and I believe everything now is temporary. You’ll return to who you were, so don’t worry or feel scared. Just let things flow naturally, I’ll be with you.” Xu Ke comforted Lin Mengyao.
Although Xu Ke’s words weren’t many, Lin Mengyao truly felt a lot better. This pleasant feeling was magnified once they stepped back into Shangjing.
“We finally made it back.” Lin Mengyao took a deep breath, her face showing an element of relief, “Indeed, it feels most comfortable to return to one’s native land.”
Yu Xia mimicked Lin Mengyao’s manner by also deeply inhaling, nodding in agreement with her words, looking adorable, which brought a gentle smile to Xu Ke’s face upon seeing such a scene.
On another side of the airport, a woman in black workwear with short hair, chewing gum, lowered her sunglasses from her nose to look towards the three while asking the person beside her without turning her head, “Do you see those three over there? The man, is he Xu Ke we’re looking for?”
Xu Longzhen rolled her eyes fiercely at her assistant, “Is your myopia getting worse? Isn’t it tough to recognize someone? Why do you need so much time?” Her tone carried displeasure. “Once we leave the airport, you should get a new pair of glasses so you won’t miss anybody again.”
“Miss, not everyone is farsighted like you. This assistant’s vision range is the normal strength range.” The assistant adjusted his glasses and retorted unhurriedly.
“Oh, you, you even learned to talk back.”
“This assistant knows a lot more; it’s just that the Miss hasn’t noticed before.” The assistant said modestly.
“According to what you said, this is my fault?” Xu Longzhen raised an eyebrow and said.
“This assistant didn’t say that, but it’s good that the Miss can recognize her own mistakes.”
“You…”
“Miss, your target is leaving soon. If you don’t catch up, you might lose them.” The assistant watched Xu Ke and others’ departing backs and reminded Xu Longzhen.
“What to fear, he might evade, but his business and home are both here. Where can he run? I’ll relax for a while; there’s no rush for things here.” Xu Longzhen said nonchalantly, chewing her gum.