“Pengka’s vault indeed holds a lot of money.”
Niu Dahai nodded, his sharp eyes narrowing as he looked directly at Wan Yunting, “Wan Yunting, some things should be done and some shouldn't be, I believe you deeply understand!”
As soon as he said this, Niu Qiuling, standing beside him, was stunned. It felt like her father was making things difficult for the man.
However, Wan Yunting maintained his calm and composed demeanor, smiling as he said, “Bureau Chief Niu is right. Do you have any other questions?”
Niu Dahai raised an eyebrow. Facing Wan Yunting, who could remain so composed and self-assured under questioning from himself and Lu Zhongnian, he realized this young man was not simple!
Lu Zhongnian smiled and shook his head, “No more questions. We already asked you everything else yesterday.”
Wan Yunting smiled and nodded, picking up his teacup for a sip, “It’s getting late. I’ll head back to the hotel to pack my things. It’s about time to head to the airport.”
Seeing him rise, Lu Zhongnian stood up and said with a smile, “Little Wan, you’ve come to Yunnan, why not stay a few more days? Let Qiuling take you around before you go back.”
Wan Yunting smiled and waved his hand, “I have matters at home, and I’ve already delayed quite a bit. Perhaps next time.”
“Alright.” Lu Zhongnian didn’t press further. He said to Niu Qiuling, “Qiuling, you send Little Wan off for us.”
“Oh, okay…”
Niu Qiuling, snapping back to attention, nodded and glanced at Wan Yunting.
Just then, Niu Dahai stood up, startling Niu Qiuling. She thought her father was going to trouble the man again and was about to intervene, but Niu Dahai’s expression softened considerably. He extended his hand towards Wan Yunting and said, “Thank you for rescuing Jingwu. When you come to Yunnan next time, come to our home for a meal.”
Wan Yunting was taken aback for a moment before extending his hand to shake Niu Dahai’s, nodding with a smile, “Certainly.”
“Qiuling, send him off for me.” Niu Dahai released his hand and said to a visibly relieved Niu Qiuling beside him.
“Mm.”
Niu Qiuling responded with a sound. Wan Yunting also bid farewell to Lu Zhongnian and the others, and then the two of them left the office.
“Hoo…”
Once outside, Niu Qiuling finally breathed a sigh of relief, prompting Wan Yunting to tease, “What, so nervous about meeting your dad?”
“Tsk, what are you talking about.”
Niu Qiuling glared at him with her almond eyes. The two of them got into the car and headed back to the hotel. “We are investigating Pengka’s vault. We heard there’s a lot of gold in it. It would be best if we could find it. Otherwise, if those drug dealers find it, a drug trafficking group like Pengka’s will quickly rise, and then we’ll have to go clear them out again.”
Sitting in the passenger seat, Wan Yunting spread his hands and laughed, “That’s your police business. It’s none of my concern now.”
Niu Qiuling turned her head and glanced at him, “What time is your flight this afternoon?”
“Two o’clock.”
“There’s still time,” Niu Qiuling pouted. Wan Yunting turned to look at her and teased, “If you miss me, just say so.”
Niu Qiuling rolled her eyes at him and huffed proudly, “I wish you’d just leave already.”
“Oh really? But your face clearly says you’ll miss me!” Wan Yunting pointed at her face and smirked.
“Where did you…”
Niu Qiuling touched her slightly warm face, pouting in denial, “As if I’d miss you.”
“Heh heh.”
Wan Yunting smirked and said, “Didn’t someone say that as long as I saved your elder brother, you’d agree to anything I asked?”
The words made Niu Qiuling pause. She turned her head to glance at him, feeling nervous. “What do you want?”
“Don’t you know what I want?” Wan Yunting chuckled mischievously.
The traffic light ahead turned red. Niu Qiuling stopped the car, turned to glare fiercely at this scoundrel, feeling both embarrassed and annoyed. However, she had indeed promised him before. So, Niu Qiuling bit her lower lip, made a firm decision, unbuckled her seatbelt, leaned over, and planted a kiss on Wan Yunting’s cheek!
…Wan Yunting was stunned, looking in disbelief at Niu Qiuling, whose pretty face was flushed with embarrassment. He hadn’t expected this girl to be serious.
“Satisfied, you scoundrel?”
Niu Qiuling gave him a flirtatious glance, her small hands nervously fastening the seatbelt as she continued driving. However, her proud cleavage rose and fell with her chest, her pretty face flushed. It was evident how much courage she had mustered to proactively kiss Wan Yunting…
“I, I was just joking…” Wan Yunting covered the cheek that had been kissed, putting on a wronged and innocent expression.
“Ah, you bastard…”
Seeing the scoundrel getting the better of her and then acting innocent, Niu Qiuling was so angry she let out a furious shout…
“Hey, hey, drive carefully! I don’t want to go crashing with you…”
“You pervert, let’s die together…”
They bickered all the way. For some reason, Wan Yunting found himself increasingly enjoying teasing Niu Qiuling.
Back at the hotel, after packing their belongings, Niu Qiuling personally took Wan Yunting, Menghu, and Dishu to catch a taxi, heading towards Mangshi Airport. Along the way, Niu Qiuling treated them to local specialty dishes before sending them off to the airport…
Seeing Niu Qiuling’s reluctant expression, Wan Yunting urged her to finish up her affairs there quickly and return to Huadu…
At five o’clock in the afternoon, at the exit of Huadu International Airport, two young ladies dressed in Hanfu, Gu Luotang and Qi Miaomiao, sisters in their craft, had arrived early to wait.
“It’s already five o’clock. Why isn’t Brother Yunting back yet?” Qi Miaomiao looked anxious and said with a hint of complaint.
Gu Luotang, on the other hand, kept her gaze fixed on the airport exit. She had come once in the morning and waited for hours. Qi Miaomiao couldn’t help but text Wan Yunting, only to learn his flight was in the afternoon. So, Gu Luotang had dragged her here again at two o’clock in the afternoon and they had been waiting until now.
“Miaomiao, be patient for a little longer. Brother Yunting should be landing soon.” Gu Luotang, though impatient herself, was already eager to see the man.
“Sigh, women in love are truly terrifying…” Qi Miaomiao shook her head helplessly and sighed…
At the airport entrance, a luxurious Mercedes sedan pulled up. Stepping out was a woman in a dark blue shirt paired with a white, fitted waist, fishtail hemmed pencil skirt. Her tall stature perfectly showcased the capable demeanor of an urban professional woman.
Her chestnut-colored, slightly curled hair cascaded elegantly over her shoulders. The unbuttoned collar revealed a simple necklace. Though it seemed a bit out of place with Fang Yanxi’s usual style, it felt completely natural.
Taking out her phone, Fang Yanxi checked Wan Yunting’s WeChat again, confirming he was scheduled to land around five o’clock. She couldn’t help but quicken her pace into the airport. Arriving at the airport entrance, she looked around, then dialed Wan Yunting’s number. It showed he was temporarily unreachable, indicating he hadn’t landed yet.
Fang Yanxi wasn't in a hurry. She stood patiently at the entrance, eagerly anticipating seeing the man.
Suddenly, she turned her head and noticed two women dressed in Hanfu standing in the distance. Especially the one in a light blue, sheer, high-waisted Ruqun, with an intricate hairstyle and a delicate, oval face, lightly made up, her beauty was undeniable, like a celestial being fallen to the mortal world, untouched by earthly concerns.
This made Fang Yanxi pause. She naturally recognized Gu Luotang, having seen her at the Mid-Autumn Festival gala. She had heard that she was now working as a teacher at a primary school with the man.
Her appearance at the airport clearly meant she was also here to pick up Wan Yunting!
This made Fang Yanxi raise an eyebrow. Why had the man also asked her to pick him up? Hadn’t he promised her already? But Gu Luotang’s presence, what did that mean?
Sensing the unusual gaze, Gu Luotang also turned her head. Fang Yanxi met her gaze, and Qi Miaomiao also turned her head, looking at her in surprise, “Isn’t that President Fang’s daughter, Brother Yunting’s ex-girlfriend? Why is she here?”
Gu Luotang indeed recognized Fang Yanxi. She had later learned that Fang Yanxi was Wan Yunting’s girlfriend during college, and it was because of her that the man had been framed and imprisoned. When she appeared at the Mid-Autumn Festival gala and called Wan Yunting away, Gu Luotang had suspected they might still be entangled.
Now, seeing her at the airport, she was surely here to pick up Wan Yunting. Thinking of this, Gu Luotang lowered her head slightly, nervously fiddling with the sash of her clothes…
“Senior sister, don’t worry. Maybe she’s not here to pick up Brother Yunting,” Qi Miaomiao, noticing Gu Luotang’s nervousness, quickly comforted her.
Gu Luotang shook her head slightly, looking dejected, “Miaomiao, let’s just go back.”
Qi Miaomiao pulled her, saying urgently, “Senior sister, what are you afraid of? Besides, she might not even be here to pick up Brother Yunting. And we’ve waited for so long, why should we leave like this?”
However, Gu Luotang shook her head, feeling disappointed. She was certain Fang Yanxi was here to pick up the man. “Let’s go…”
“No, senior sister…”
Gu Luotang turned to leave. Qi Miaomiao quickly chased after her to persuade her, but Gu Luotang, having made up her mind, left.
Seeing this, Fang Yanxi felt a bit confused. Was Gu Luotang not here to pick up the man?
Just then, at the exit, Wan Yunting, along with Menghu and Dishu, came out. He spotted Fang Yanxi from afar and immediately told Menghu and Dishu to go back first. The group chuckled mischievously…
“Yunting, over here…”
Seeing Wan Yunting, Fang Yanxi’s face broke into a smile, and she waved.
“Sorry to have kept you waiting.”
Wan Yunting hurried over, offering an apologetic smile.
Fang Yanxi shook her head and smiled faintly, “I knew your flight was around five o’clock, so I timed my arrival accordingly.”
Wan Yunting nodded, “Then let’s go.”
“Alright.”
Fang Yanxi followed him, and the two walked out of the airport side-by-side. Coincidentally, they saw Gu Luotang and Qi Miaomiao getting into a taxi at the airport…