Chapter 216 Loving Him Is More Like Loving Myself

Outside the glass curtain wall of the airport, the sky was just turning bright, and the morning mist covered the apron like a layer of gauze.

Meng Zhen was standing in front of the security checkpoint wearing a brown lambskin jacket. The hand that was being held suddenly grasped the other person's. This was her body's reaction telling her that she was reluctant to let the person in front of her leave.

"Shall I take you in?" She raised her head slightly and asked the question for the third time, her voice so soft that it was almost drowned out by the airport broadcast.

"No need." Xiao Han held her face with both hands in amusement, and rubbed her slightly cold cheeks with his warm palms. "I'll come back to pick you up after you finish the resignation procedures at the hospital."

Meng Zhen placed her slender hand on the back of Xiao Han's hand, her eyes full of reluctance, but she also knew that she was no longer a child. In adult relationships, she needed to learn to give each other space and not be too clingy.

What's more, they have just confirmed their relationship and need more time to slowly get to know each other, cultivate feelings and tacit understanding.

"Okay, then have a safe trip." She straightened Xiao Han's collar, but the subtle movement couldn't hide the loneliness in her eyes.

Xiao Han raised the corner of his lips, held her face, lowered his head and pecked her lips lightly.

The soft touch was fleeting like a dragonfly skimming the water. Meng Zhen looked at Xiao Han in surprise. He smiled warmly and flamboyantly, but it was not noticeable that the tips of his ears were already red.

"I'll video call you... Forget it, you call me. Call me when you're not on duty, and I'll answer." Xiao Han seemed a little shy because of his previous actions, and his eyes were wandering when he said this.

Meng Zhen pursed her lips and nodded shyly, "Well, after you get off the plane... send a message to let me know you're safe."

"Yes."

Having said that, it was time for Xiao Han to go through security and board the plane, but the two were reluctant to separate. They stood there in silence, wanting to look at each other for a while longer.

Until a familiar voice broke the reluctant and sad atmosphere: "It seems we came at the wrong time?"

The two turned their heads and saw Qin Mu and Meng Anran walking towards them arm in arm, holding several gift boxes in their hands.

"Here, a specialty of Beijing." Meng Anran handed over the exquisite pastry box in her hand. The words "Yandu Hotel" were printed on the box.

"I'm from Beijing, and I want to take some local specialties with me?" Xiao Han curled his lips speechlessly, but still took it. "What is this? Could it be roast duck? The people in the studio always ask me if people from Beijing eat roast duck every day. What's so delicious about roast duck?"

"It's not roast duck." Meng Anran raised her eyebrows slightly, with a hint of pride, "Yandu Hotel has newly developed jujube flower crisps and poria cocos pancakes. Didn't you like the old shop on Fude Road the most?"

"Yes, I haven't tasted that flavor since the boss passed away and closed the store." Xiao Han sighed, feeling a little sad about the ruthlessness of time. After the old store closed, he bought jujube flower pastries and poria cocos sandwiches from many other stores, but they were never up to par.

After that, I rarely eat these.

"I asked the chef in Yandu to make it. I can't say the taste is exactly the same, but overall it's pretty good."

Meng Anran glanced at the two bags in Qin Mu's hand. Qin Mu handed them to Xiao Han with clear words: "And this. The climate in the north and south is very different. It's very humid there this season. Anran prepared some damp-removing medicine bags for you to hang in your room, and two sachets for you to wear."

Xiao Han took the medicine bag and sachet, lowered his head and smelled it. The refreshing herbal fragrance was mixed with a hint of soothing sandalwood.

He raised an eyebrow and looked at Meng Anran, half-jokingly saying, "Of course, Miss is so virtuous now? She even knows how to mix the anti-dampness medicine pack?"

"Don't give me that!" Meng Anran rolled her eyes at him. "My master is Master Zhao from Yatang, after all. Don't insult my identity as a doctor!"

Xiao Han glared at her with half-closed eyes in disgust, "Come on, Mr. Zhao exudes a sense of integrity and righteousness, while you only reek of money."

Meng Anran glared at him resentfully and slapped him in the face, "Get out! Don't give it back to me!"

"Yes!" Xiao Han dodged Meng Anran's hand as she tried to snatch it away, and said with a shy smile, "Miss, I love you so much! I'm so grateful for having you!"

The corner of Meng Anran's eye twitched, "Stop insulting me!"

It was almost time to board the flight, and the announcement began urging passengers flying to Hai City to go through security checks as soon as possible.

Qin Mu put his arm around Meng Anran's waist and turned to look at the group of young couples who looked like newlyweds but had to separate temporarily. "We're going out first. Don't talk too long. The plane won't wait for anyone."

The two of them walked out of the airport gate and bought a cup of coffee nearby.

"It seems your sister and Xiao Han get along pretty well." Qin Mu took a sip of his cappuccino and said leisurely, "Maybe I'm short-sighted."

"Who can tell what the future holds?" Meng Anran picked up the mocha and took a sip. The milk foam formed a circle of white foam around her lips, and she sipped it back into her mouth.

Living in the present is the most important thing.

After a while, Meng Zhen walked out of the airport gate.

"Sister, get in the car." Meng Anran lowered the window and waited for Meng Zhen to get in before handing the prepared coffee to the back. "Is it really necessary to be so reluctant to part? Won't you have to go to Hai City soon? You might get tired of seeing each other every day."

Hearing this, Meng Zhen opened the coffee and took a sip, smiling secretly, as if she didn't think that spending time with Xiao Han would be annoying.

She felt that the future would probably be full of joy and hope.

Qin Mu frowned and reached out to pinch Meng Anran's cheek, "Are you tired of seeing me every day? No wonder the young lady hasn't been dating me recently, it turns out she's tired of me."

"How could that be?" Meng Anran pulled Qin Mu's hand down, "If Young Master Qin wants to go on a date anywhere, I will definitely accompany you."

"Then go to the movies with me tomorrow."

"I have a date with Kona tomorrow."

"the day after tomorrow?"

"The Shenghua Alumni Meeting will take place the day after tomorrow. Have you forgotten?"

Qin Mu pursed his lips with a look of resentment, pinched An Xiaoran's cheek and kissed her lips, "The day after tomorrow, after the alumni meeting, we'll go to the movies, and then to Jiangbin for dinner tonight, and then go karaoke after dinner. Is there anything wrong with this arrangement?"

Seeing that he was so angry that sparks were about to appear in his eyes, Meng Anran ruffled his short hair in amusement and said, "No problem, I'll listen to you."

The two of them were so intimate as if no one was around, they understood each other's personalities and preferences very well, and were considerate and willing to accommodate each other. Meng Zhen suddenly felt a little envious.

Although she and Xiao Han have confirmed their relationship, their intimacy is still far behind that of Qin Mu and Meng Anran.

"An Ran," she couldn't help but ask, "You grew up together and have been together for so many years. Haven't you ever had any conflicts? Don't you get tired of each other?"

Meng Anran paused, then subconsciously glanced at Qin Mu. The young man had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, with deep, sharp features. The reflection of her in those phoenix eyes was always bright and charming.

She smiled and said, "Maybe it's because we grew up together, loving him is more like loving myself."