The plane sped along, landing at the military base of Star City approximately two to three hours later.
Thanks to Song Heguo's arrangements, the military commander had already prepared two vehicles for Han Lang and the others.
One vehicle would take Zhao Wu and Tang Geng back to Star City, while the other would take Han Lang and the other two back to Le City.
"Goodbye! Come visit Le City if you have time!"
After bidding farewell to Tang Geng and Zhao Wu, Han Lang and the other two began their journey home.
Along the way, Ma Long and Tang Qin did not bicker anymore.
They both stared blankly out the window, seemingly anticipating the warmth of reuniting with their families.
"Hey, young sir. If Han Kang and the others knew we've already reached the Golden Core and Nascent Soul stages, do you think they'd be speechless with shock!"
Before Han Lang could reply, Tang Qin mused aloud.
"They definitely would! If my dad knew I'd reached the Golden Core stage in three years, he'd be incredibly proud and boastful!"
Tang Qin's words resonated with Han Lang and the other, prompting them to respond.
"As collateral branches of the Tang family, you've endured quite a bit of hardship, haven't you?"
Tang Qin looked at Han Lang, her eyes filled with tenderness.
"That's why I say you're so understanding! Tang Geng and the family head have a good relationship with us and have been quite considerate. But others have looked down on us quite a bit. Now that I've broken through to the Golden Core stage, I'll be able to make my father hold his head high in front of them! Ultimately, it's all thanks to you, Han Lang!"
Han Lang chuckled.
"What's there to be polite about?"
The scenery outside the window continuously changed, and the three in the car gradually grew drowsy. When they woke up again, the car had already arrived in Le City.
Han Lang, in the passenger seat, directed the driver while suppressing his own racing heart.
"We didn't notify anyone about our return. How surprised do you think they'll be when they see us?"
"I don't know about that. I only know that if I see my dad, I'll definitely weep with joy!"
Tang Qin said, her eyes already welling up with tears.
"Screech!" A braking sound.
The vehicle had stopped at the entrance of Lingyue Mountain Villa.
After thanking the driver profusely, Han Lang and the others were politely refused when they invited the comrade behind the wheel to come in for a chat. He turned and drove away.
Looking at the familiar gate, Han Lang and the others couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.
"What are we waiting for? Let's go in!"
As they walked, the three of them actually started racing, looking as happy as could be.
"I'm back!"
Ma Long and Han Lang headed straight for Han Lang's home. Knowing that Wang Fang would likely be at work, Han Lang sent her a text message and then went with Ma Long to see the Han family. 138 Reading Network.
Tang Qin went home on her own.
Upon entering the house, Su Su was the first to emerge.
The moment she saw Han Lang, she covered her mouth and began to sob.
Han Lang felt something was amiss and quickly went to embrace her, asking,
"What's wrong? Aren't you happy your son is back?"
Su Su wiped away her tears. "Happy, happy! Lang'er, Ma Long, have you eaten? Shall I make something for you?"
The two declined. "No need, we're not hungry."
As they were speaking, Han Kang and Cao XuRong also came down from upstairs.
"Brother?"
"Han Lang? Is that you?"
Seeing them, Han Lang spread his hands.
"What? You don't want it to be me?"
Han Kang didn't reply. He immediately rushed forward and gave them both a big bear hug.
Ma Long even joked,
"Yo, young sir, see that? These two are already living together!"
Han Lang chuckled.
Han Kang could only offer a helpless bitter smile.
As they were talking, Tang Haoran walked in, looking travel-worn.
Even Tang Qin was following behind him, confused.
"Brother Han!"
Han Lang turned around.
"Brother Tang? Aren't you going to chat with Tang Qin first? You came to see me first? It wasn't in vain that I recognized you as my brother! Haha."
He opened his arms and gave Tang Haoran a hug.
Tang Haoran hugged Han Lang tightly, offering a slight bitter smile, just like Han Kang.
Han Lang hadn't realized what was happening yet. At this moment, only he and Ma Long were immersed in the joy of reunion.
Of course, there was also a bewildered Tang Qin.
"Hey, where's my dad?"
Finally, Han Lang noticed something was off.
Hearing this, a flicker of panic crossed Su Su's eyes, and she quickly explained.
"He didn't know you were coming back, so he went out to play chess with his friends!"
Han Lang nodded.
"He still has the same old hobbies, huh!"
But at that moment, Ma Long also noticed something amiss.
He questioned,
"That's not right! I don't see Old Master Cao either. And where is Miss Luo?"
This question caused Han Kang, Tang Haoran, and the others to become flustered.
Han Lang also instantly felt that something was wrong.
"That's right! Brother Cao is old and rarely goes out. Even if he does, he just walks around the villa. There's no reason for Brother Tang to be here and Old Master Cao not to be!"
Tang Qin also seemed to sense something unusual at this point.
She looked at Tang Haoran and asked,
"Dad, did something happen? Otherwise, why would you bring me straight to Han Lang's house without even a greeting when I returned?"
Han Lang then realized that Tang Haoran hadn't even spent a minute with Tang Qin.
At this moment, he also understood the problem. His expression turned serious as he looked at Tang Haoran and asked with concern,
"What happened?"
Han Kang still wanted to conceal it, forcing a laugh.
"Nothing, nothing! Old Master Cao is in the villa. He's just wandered off somewhere at the moment. Xiao Ying started working a couple of years ago and hasn't gotten off work yet. Nothing's wrong, brother!"
Cao XuRong also chimed in. "Yes, yes. You two sit down first. They'll be back in a moment. I'll call a chef to come over, and we'll have a good drink tonight to celebrate!"
After speaking, Cao XuRong hurriedly took out her phone to make a call.
She wanted Han Lang to believe that everything was normal.
Despite their efforts to act as if nothing was wrong, Han Lang didn't quite believe them.
He just stared intently at Tang Haoran, remaining silent.
Sensing the heavy atmosphere, Tang Haoran's nose suddenly stung, and tears welled up.
"Han Kang, XuRong, why don't we just stop? Don't hide it anymore. You can't hide it."
Han Lang immediately became anxious.
"Hide? Hide what? What are you hiding from me?"
Hearing this, Han Kang sighed.
"Brother! It's not that we deliberately wanted to hide it from you. We're all very happy that you're back, but these things, I don't want to tell you about. Because we really, really can't compete with them. You and Brother Ma tend to be impulsive, and I don't want..."
Before Han Kang could finish, Han Lang appeared in front of him, a hint of anger in his eyes.
"Stop the nonsense! Get to the point!"
Han Kang swallowed, his eyes darting away, his entire face filled with helplessness.
"It's the Zhao family!"