Shanli Qianhui had a strong premonition.
This parting might very well be their last, which was why she wanted to stay with Chen Jinzhao.
Jiang Yangping looked at Chen Jinzhao meaningfully. It seemed Chen Jinzhao had already guessed what he was about to do, otherwise, he wouldn't have made such a decision.
These words sounded like he was entrusting his final affairs.
Of course.
Jiang Yangping was not a heartless or unrighteous person.
He only wanted Chen Jinzhao to die, not to implicate Chen Jinzhao's loved ones, let alone Shanli Qianhui, who was carrying a child.
"You all discuss it first, and tell me your answer in ten minutes. I'll go make arrangements now," Jiang Yangping said calmly.
With that, Jiang Yangping left the lounge.
Chen Jinzhao and the others were left with only ten minutes.
Shanli Qianhui's eyes reddened, and she kept shaking her head, saying, "I don't want to be separated from you. I want to be with you. Please don't leave me behind, okay?"
Shanli Douryu stood aside, wanting to speak but hesitating.
"Grandfather, please take good care of Qianhui in the days to come, and also the child of hers and mine," Chen Jinzhao turned to look at the old man.
"I can't take good care of them alone; you need to be here yourself," Shanli Douryu waved his hand quickly.
Everyone knew what was about to happen.
Shanli Qianhui kept pulling Chen Jinzhao's hand, wanting to stay with him. "I'm just a Dongying woman who understands nothing. If I leave you, I am nothing. Chen Jinzhao, please let me stay by your side, won't you?"
Chen Jinzhao sighed and patted her hand. "Qianhui, you must have guessed what's about to happen. Being with me will cost you your life."
Shanli Qianhui shook her head frantically. "I don't care."
"I don't care about life or death, only about whether I can die by your side."
Shanli Douryu sighed. What was this all about?
They had already passed the most dangerous time, and now this happened. Anyone would find it hard to accept.
"How could this happen?" Shanli Qianhui asked.
Chen Jinzhao rubbed Shanli Qianhui's head and said, "It's nothing. To be able to die in my homeland is already a blessing in disguise. Dying in this way, I might even be a hero of China. It's just you and the child in your belly who will suffer."
Shanli Qianhui wanted to say more, but Chen Jinzhao sighed. "You don't need to ask too many questions. Some people simply don't want me to return, fearing that my resurgence will affect their status. I can die, but you and our child must live well. After I die, you can go to Jiangnan Province and find a man named Qian Deshui. He will help you settle."
This was the final plan Chen Jinzhao had come up with after much thought.
The people he trusted most were Yu Mengzhi and his mother, but asking Yu Mengzhi to help Shanli Qianhui settle would be unfair to both of them. Therefore, Chen Jinzhao had to settle for Qian Deshui to help.
"It's also unfair to you to raise the child alone. In the future, you can find my mother, and Qian Deshui will help," Chen Jinzhao added.
Shanli Qianhui's mind seemed to have crashed, completely unresponsive.
She reached out and stroked her belly, as if she could feel a life growing within, the driving force for her to keep living.
"Even if I'm gone, the child will be with you," Chen Jinzhao said with a smile.
"It's all the same, isn't it?"
Chen Jinzhao turned to Shanli Douryu again and said solemnly, "Grandfather, I am truly sorry for dragging you into this vortex and for making it impossible for you to return to your homeland. This is my fault, but I beg you to take good care of Qianhui and our child. Please."
Shanli Douryu agreed.
Chen Jinzhao glanced at the time again, feeling that it was about time.
He said to the two of them, "I must be on my way."
Shanli Qianhui instinctively grabbed Chen Jinzhao's hand, just like in the past three years, day and night. Chen Jinzhao stopped and turned to look at Shanli Qianhui.
He returned, walked up to Shanli Qianhui, bowed his head, and gently kissed her forehead.
"I hope I can survive," he said again.
Chen Jinzhao walked to the lounge door and said to the two guards, "Take me to see Jiang Yangping."
The two guards hesitated noticeably.
"If there are any consequences, I will bear them all," Chen Jinzhao added.
Only then did the two guards set aside their concerns and led Chen Jinzhao to an office not far from the lounge, where Jiang Yangping was.
When Jiang Yangping saw Chen Jinzhao again, and saw that no one was behind him, he breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't want to be an unforgivable villain.
Only Chen Jinzhao needed to die.
"Send them away. After they leave the airport, I'll board the plane back to the capital," Chen Jinzhao said.
Although Chen Jinzhao was just a commoner, he had no right to bargain with Jiang Yangping.
However, his tone carried an undeniable firmness.
Jiang Yangping readily agreed, "Alright, there's no rush."
He immediately arranged for people to send Shanli Qianhui and Shanli Douryu away, and even escorted them to Song Siming.
Upon learning this, Chen Jinzhao finally relaxed.
He turned to Jiang Yangping and said, "Thank you."
Jiang Yangping waved his hand. "No need to thank me. This is just something within my capabilities."
Chen Jinzhao was silent for a long time, then asked, "I just want to know, who is so eager to see me?"
Jiang Yangping's expression froze.
They both understood the meaning of this question. Chen Jinzhao wanted to know who was eager to kill him.
"I cannot say. You will know when you get there," Jiang Yangping shook his head.
Chen Jinzhao exhaled a breath of turbid air.
It seemed he would never know the answer to this question, even in death.
"Alright, thank you anyway," Chen Jinzhao sighed.
Jiang Yangping said no more. He glanced at the time and said, "The private jet has arrived at the tarmac. I'll escort you."
Chen Jinzhao did not refuse.
Accompanied by many guards, they arrived at the tarmac, where a business jet was parked. The specifications were undoubtedly high.
Jiang Yangping escorted Chen Jinzhao to the boarding gate. After shaking hands with Chen Jinzhao, he said, "I'll see you off here. I wish you smooth sailing. If there's a chance in the future, I'll visit you in the capital for a drink."
Chen Jinzhao nodded. "There will certainly be such a day."
After a brief contact, they parted ways.
Chen Jinzhao climbed the steps and entered the cabin. The crew immediately removed the mobile stairs required for boarding, and the cabin door slowly closed.
Under Jiang Yangping's gaze, the plane began to accelerate down the runway, eventually lifting off into the sky.
A few minutes later, the plane completely disappeared from his sight.
Jiang Yangping murmured to himself, "Chen Jinzhao, if you die, don't blame me. This was not my idea alone."
"Farewell, and I wish you fair winds."