Shu Changchang was a little surprised and was about to ask Xie Chen if he had cut ties with his family.

Then she thought that this was their family matter and it wasn't appropriate for her to interfere, so she simply wished them well, saying, "Then I wish you all the best."

Fu Bai smiled slightly: "Thank you."

The production crew's car would take them to the airport, but Shu Changchang had to go to Lucheng city for some business, so she didn't go to the airport with Fu Bai and the others.

After waving goodbye, Fu Bai closed the car window, tilted his head to the side, rested his head on Xie Chen's shoulder, and closed his eyes.

Xie Chen spontaneously placed his hands on Fu Bai's lower back and massaged him with moderate pressure.

Fu Bai hummed comfortably twice.

The two of them were in their own world, and no one spoke to Chen Lan, who was sitting in front of them.

Chen Lan glanced at the two people kissing intimately in the back seat through the rearview mirror, her eyes darkening, but she said nothing.

On the way to the airport, Chen Lan kept pressing her hand to her chest.

Although she could clearly feel her heart beating strongly and there was nothing wrong, Chen Lan had been feeling anxious since last night.

I feel empty, as if I've forgotten something important, but I can't remember it no matter what I do.

Chen Lan lowered her eyes, concealing the irritation within.

The car continued forward.

After arriving at the airport, they waited another half hour before the three of them boarded the plane.

Two hours later, the plane landed at Beijing International Airport.

Knowing that Chen Lan was returning today, the Chen family specially sent a driver to pick her up from the airport.

The driver was visibly taken aback when he saw Xie Chen walking not far from Chen Lan. After the man approached, he couldn't help but ask, "Young Master Xie Chen, are you going back together too?"

It's no wonder the driver was surprised, because Xie Chen hadn't been back to the Chen family for two years.

Xie Chen naturally handed the suitcase to the driver and said with a slight smile, "Thank you for your trouble, Uncle Li."

The driver, Uncle Li, responded with an "Eh," and casually added, "Knowing that you're going back, Madam will be very happy."

Only after he finished speaking did he realize what he had said, and an embarrassed look flashed across Uncle Li's face.

Fortunately, Xie Chen didn't mind. He opened the back door and let Fu Bai get in first before getting in himself.

He did not communicate with Chen Lan at all throughout the entire process.

Uncle Li was probably familiar with the awkward atmosphere between the two stepbrothers and didn't think anything of it. After putting Xie Chen and Fu Bai's luggage in the car, he put Chen Lan's luggage in the car as well.

Then he opened the passenger door and said, "Young Master, please."

Chen Lan paused for a moment, then got into the car with a cold expression.

He glanced at Fu Bai and Xie Chen sitting in the back seat and chuckled.

Just wait and see how Xie Chen will still be able to laugh after returning to the Chen family.

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Forty minutes later, the car stopped in front of the gate of a villa on a hillside.

The driver got out of the car and opened the door for Xie Chen and Chen Lan in turn.

Xie Chen led Fu Bai out of the car and walked into the villa without even glancing at Chen Lan.

The villa's living room is high and bright, and its medieval royal style design exudes luxury.

A beautiful woman in a light blue cheongsam sat on the sofa, her hands nervously clasped together, glancing towards the door every now and then.

Finally, a familiar figure appeared in her line of sight, and she immediately stood up from the sofa.

I wanted to move forward, but my feet felt like they weighed a ton, and I couldn't take a step.

He watched with a flicker in his eyes as the figure approached him step by step.

Even when the other person stopped two meters in front of her, she didn't take her eyes off him.

“Ah Chen…”

Xie Chen's mother, Ms. Xie Ru, slowly began to speak, tracing Xie Chen's appearance with her eyes. She choked up as soon as she opened her mouth, and tears welled up in her eyes uncontrollably.

Her eyes were filled with guilt and heartache, yet she was also hesitant to approach.

Even though her son was right in front of her, she didn't dare to speak to him.

Xie Chen could feel the emotions Xie Ru was conveying. His nose suddenly stung with tears, and after only a moment's hesitation, he called out, "Mom."

He wanted to go over and comfort Xie Ru.

Chen Lan walked to Xie Ru's side first, took her hand, and said affectionately, "Auntie, I'm back."

When Chen Lan spoke, she looked into Xie Ru's eyes.

Upon seeing this, Xie Chen's body stiffened involuntarily.

Fu Bai keenly sensed Xie Chen's emotional change and squeezed Xie Chen's hand.

Xie Chen shook his head gently to indicate that he was fine, but the smile on his lips seemed a little sluggish.

He was already prepared to take Fu Bai away from the Chen family at any time.

In the past, Xie Ru would treat him like her own son, hugging him tightly and then completely ignoring him.

But today everything is different.

Xie Ru hurriedly dodged Chen Lan's hand and immediately looked at Xie Chen. Her watery eyes looked at Xie Chen, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

That one glance is enough.

"Mom, I'm home."

Xie Chen met Xie Ru's gaze steadily and smiled.

His attitude was open and honest, without hatred, complaints, or resentment, like a child who had traveled far from home and had finally returned.

At home, there was a mother eagerly awaiting his return.

Xie Ru really couldn't hold back anymore.

Ignoring the presence of others, she ran to Xie Chen, threw herself into his arms, and sobbed.

"Ah Chen, I'm sorry."

"I'm sorry, Mom didn't mean it."

"Mom never intended for you to give up swimming, but I don't know why, I just couldn't control myself and did things that hurt you."

"Mom doesn't ask for your forgiveness. Mom just hopes you can go back to the pool and do what you want to do. This time, Mom will support you no matter what."

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