"Huh? Why did you leave?"
Liu Leyao, left behind, stared blankly at the empty corridor. She wanted to talk to these people, at least to find out the little girl's identity.
“They’re acting strangely without Mu Liuyun around.”
Liu Leyao stomped her foot on the spot, looked at the lunchbox in her hand, and said with a somewhat dejected expression: "Hmph, such good food, I have no luck to enjoy it."
After saying that, Liu Leyao turned and left.
At the same time, Shen Lanxin, Chu Yaqin, and Mu Xiaoxi had arrived downstairs. Shen Lanxin and Chu Yaqin walked to their respective cars, while Mu Xiaoxi walked to the roadside to hail a taxi.
Seeing this, Shen Lanxin and Chu Yaqin exchanged a glance. Shen Lanxin understood and didn't get into her own car, but sat in the passenger seat of Chu Yaqin's car.
Then Chu Yaqin drove the car to Mu Xiaoxi, and Shen Lanxin rolled down the window: "Get in the car."
In an instant, the way the three women looked at each other changed drastically. It was as if a strange camaraderie had blossomed between them.
After Mu Xiaoxi got into the car, Chu Yaqin stepped on the gas and sped towards the airport at the fastest speed within the speed limit.
In just half an hour, the three of them arrived at the airport and found the red dot on the map.
However, that red dot wasn't Mu Liuyun, but a trash can.
"I'll go call my brother!"
Mu Xiaoxi bit her lower lip, her fingers trembling slightly as she took out her phone.
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...
While Chu Yaqin, Shen Lanxin, and Mu Xiaoxi were searching for their location, Mu Liuyun was already sitting on the plane.
It was Mu Liuyun's first time flying, and she couldn't help but feel excited. She looked around curiously and even fiddled with the seat belt around her waist.
"Pfft."
A woman's silvery laughter came from beside her. Mu Liuyun immediately stopped looking around and obediently sat down, looking embarrassed.
Mu Liuyun, who is always frugal, naturally wouldn't choose to sit alone in first class, but instead bought a business class ticket, so there was someone sitting next to her.
If time weren't so tight, Mu Liuyun would definitely have chosen the cheapest economy class.
"Little brother, is this your first time on an airplane?"
The woman's voice rang out again, carrying a smile, but without giving the impression of mockery.
Mu Liuyun was somewhat surprised; this was the first time a stranger had recognized his gender at a glance. This made him curious—what would this young lady with the lovely voice look like?
"Yes, I'm sorry, did I bother you?"
As she spoke, Mu Liuyun turned her head and saw a woman wearing large sunglasses and with her hair loose over her shoulders, who was looking at her with her legs crossed.
Just from her exposed facial features, you can tell that the woman is a great beauty.
But for some reason, Mu Liuyun always felt that this woman gave her a familiar feeling. She looked a bit like Shui Qing and had a similar temperament to Shen Lanxin.
The moment this thought crossed Mu Liuyun's mind, she couldn't help but want to slap herself.
Why are you still thinking about those unlucky women? Haven't you been bullied enough at school, or are the whip marks on your back no longer painful?
They insist on comparing them. Am I supposed to be a player who tries every means to pick up girls?
"You must be Mu Liuyun? I know you."
The woman's words interrupted Mu Liuyun's inner self-doubt, causing Mu Liuyun's expression to freeze.
Mu Liuyun has an excellent memory, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she can remember everything she sees. He is certain that he has never seen the woman in front of him before in his entire life.
Could it be that a customer who complained about the food delivery but didn't show up?
That doesn't make sense either. I've never seen her, so she shouldn't have seen me either.
"Excuse me, have we met somewhere before?"
The woman shook her head: "I heard it from... I saw you online."
"Oh, so you're going to yell at me too?"
Mu Liuyun's face darkened. A few days ago, when she walked down the street, there were many people like this woman, but they all came to curse Mu Liuyun, as if he had really done something heinous.
"Why are you being insulted? Didn't you see online? Because of that girl named Shuiqing, your reputation has completely reversed."
The woman realized her attitude was wrong and quickly began to explain, her voice sounding more urgent than before.
"Ah, I see it."
Mu Liuyun had overheard the gist of what Shui Qing said on the show. Although he was pleased, it wouldn't affect his attitude towards Shui Qing.
After all, this sudden realization came far too late.
"Ring ring ring".
Mu Liuyun's phone rang, but because the plane hadn't taken off yet, he hadn't turned on airplane mode.
Seeing that the contact name was Mu Xiaoxi, Mu Liuyun took a deep breath.
I clicked hang up and turned off my phone.
This was the first time in twelve years that he had hung up on Mu Xiaoxi.
"What, your girlfriend?"
The woman asked a question at the right moment, but strangely, her voice sounded a little trembling, making Mu Liuyun look at the woman with suspicion.
What's going on? Am I that charming?
Mu Liuyun was very self-aware. He knew he was very beautiful, but that only attracted men; he had never successfully attracted women.
Even if they did, they would only treat him as a special toy.
"No, um, I sell insurance."
"The plane is about to take off. Passengers, please turn off your mobile phones or turn on airplane mode and fasten your seat belts."
The flight attendant's words interrupted Mu Liuyun's conversation with the woman. Mu Liuyun did not start acting immediately, but secretly watched the woman next to her. Only after learning how to do so did she fasten her seatbelt.
Immediately afterward, the plane took off, and Mu Liuyun stared wide-eyed out the window.
The woman sitting by the window noticed Mu Liuyun's gaze and moved back to make room for her.
"Thanks."
Mu Liuyun expressed her gratitude honestly, then stared out the window, her gaze gradually becoming vacant.
The city where I had lived for twenty years grew smaller and smaller as the plane ascended, until it was completely out of sight.
Mu Liuyun felt the haze in her heart completely dissipate as the plane flew over the clouds.
...
...
Ladies and gentlemen: We have arrived safely at our destination...
Three hours flew by, and the plane had already landed on the ground.
Immediately afterward, the cabin door opened, and Mu Liuyun cleverly squeezed to the first spot. Although he didn't experience airsickness, three hours in the air still made him miss the ground terribly.
"Mu Liuyun, see you next time."
"Oh? Okay, see you next time."
The woman, who hadn't said a word since takeoff, suddenly waved at Mu Liuyun, which Mu Liuyun found somewhat incomprehensible.
He didn't think he would ever have the chance to meet this strange woman again.
The woman, still sitting in the business class seat, skipped and hopped onto the shuttle bus while looking out the window. She took off her sunglasses, revealing a face that bore a striking resemblance to Shui Qing.
"What a lovely child."
Then, she took out her phone from her bag.
"Sister Shuijing, have you arrived yet? Is the business class seat uncomfortable? Remember to book earlier next time."
Hearing the voice on the other end of the phone, Shui Jing smiled and shook her head: "Sister, I saw Mu Liuyun."
"What! He, he went to the Northeast too?"
"Um, when are you coming?"
"I... I'll wait a while. Okay, I still need to go see the principal with my counselor, so I'll hang up now. Good luck with your work, sister."
Then, Shui Jing's phone rang with a "beep beep" sound indicating that the call had ended.
Although the call ended, the smile on Shui Jing's face didn't fade. She felt that her younger sister had changed; she had become brave and confident, and was acting like a girl her age should.
"Mu Liuyun, thank you."
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