Chapter 209 Investigation
Xiang Yun and the crew were taken away for investigation. After calming down, Xu Songning went back to complete the handover tasks and then drove to find Ms. Cui.
Once the media leaves, reports of the flight crash will soon be everywhere.
Xiang Yun reports her daily flight schedule in the family group chat. This is a strict rule set by Ms. Cui. To put Ms. Cui at ease, she must let her know which flights she takes every day. Ms. Cui also checks the flight's location and landing status in her spare time.
Xiang Yun had already anticipated that Ms. Cui would know that her flight had crashed after seeing the news reports, since she had asked Ms. Cui to accompany her.
His investigation will take an unknown amount of time, and he certainly can't keep it from Ms. Cui.
When Xu Songning arrived at Ms. Cui's house, an argument broke out inside, which she could hear clearly even from outside the door.
“Your son is in trouble, hurry up! Why are you dawdling over everything?” Ms. Cui shouted.
Mr. Xiang calmly helped her hold her phone; she always forgot things when she was in a hurry.
"The plane has landed safely. You won't see him at the airport now. The company should have called the crew back by now."
"Are you from their company? What do you know? I'm so unsettled, how can I stay at home in peace?!" Ms. Cui pushed open the door and met Xu Songning, who had composed himself.
"Songning? What brings you here? Did Xiang Yun send you?" Ms. Cui's heart tightened.
Xu Songning nodded and stepped forward. "Auntie and Uncle, you don't need to go to the airport. Brother Yun has been taken away for investigation."
Ms. Cui gripped the doorknob tightly, turning her head to the side, not wanting to show her vulnerable side in front of her child. "Is he alright?"
“He’s fine, I saw him.” Xu Songning helped Ms. Cui into the house, and Mr. Xiang closed the door.
Actually, neither of the parents felt completely at ease when they were both at home.
They only felt much more at ease when Xu Songning arrived, at least they heard with their own ears that Xiang Yun was alright.
"What on earth happened? How could it suddenly... suddenly stop working?" Mr. Xiang sighed as he sat on the sofa.
Ms. Cui held Xu Songning's hand tightly, her brows furrowed. She was clearly very worried, but she had to pretend to be a strong lawyer.
"Why are you asking such random questions? Isn't the company conducting an investigation? Stop asking questions you shouldn't be asking."
“I don’t know the details of this matter either. The company is indeed investigating, and I may have to go for an investigation myself in the next few days. Don’t worry too much. The crew will confiscate all cell phones during the investigation, so it will be difficult to contact anyone in the next few days. Just stay home and relax. As long as you are safe, nothing else matters.” Xu Songning held Ms. Cui’s hand and comforted her.
Cui Yuyue rushed back from the law firm, and before she could even stand up straight, she heard that her brother and sister-in-law were going to be investigated, and her mind went blank for a moment.
Although the whole family considered the risks when my brother decided to become a pilot, people always have a sense of complacency and feel that disaster won't happen to them.
When disaster truly struck, the family was completely drained of their spirits, sitting silently on the sofa, no one knowing how to begin.
"Uncle, I'm hungry," Xu Songning said softly.
Mr. Xiang then adjusted his glasses, propped himself up on the sofa, and said, "Look, I've completely forgotten. It's time to eat. What would you like to eat? I'll make it."
"What's the point of eating?! How can I possibly eat?" Ms. Cui said irritably.
These words weren't directed at Xu Songning and Xiang's father; anyone who spoke at this time would offend her.
Xu Songning was instructed by Xiang Yun to keep an eye on his mother. "Auntie, Brother Yun is still under investigation. If you don't eat, how will Brother Yun feel if he finds out?"
Upon hearing her name and Xiang Yun's name, Ms. Cui's seemingly unyielding heart cracked a few more times. Her eyes reddened, and she turned her head away so that no one could see them.
"Eat! Hurry up and make it."
"Alright! You like scallion and egg noodles, I'll make them for you. Daughter, Songning, what are you two eating? We definitely won't be having braised pork knuckle today," Mr. Xiang asked, perking up.
“I’ll eat noodles too,” Cui Yuyue raised her hand.
"Me too, thank you for your hard work, Uncle." Xu Songning remembered that Xiang Yun could also make scallion and egg noodles, and her expression softened. "Brother Yun can also make this noodle dish."
"That brat, he not only poisoned himself, but he also knows how to cook noodles!" Ms. Cui said.
Xu Songning took out her phone and found the noodles Xiang Yun had cooked for her. The green scallions and golden fried egg looked delicious.
"Auntie, look, this is what Yun-ge cooked."
She deliberately diverted Aunt Cui's attention by calling Cui Yuyue over to look at the photos together. The three of them huddled together, each talking about Xiang Yun as they looked at the pictures.
Cui Yuyue wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and smiled through her tears, "I didn't expect my brother to be a different person in front of my sister-in-law. I thought he would always be a quiet and reserved person."
“Your brother has a bit of a temper, but how come he’s such a quiet person?” Ms. Cui tapped her daughter’s forehead.
Cui Yuyue covered her forehead and smiled. While they were talking, Xiang's father had already cooked the noodles. Cui Yuyue and Xu Songning helped to get them, each with a bowl. They sat at the table, each lost in their own thoughts.
Such "warm" moments are rare at home. Xiang Yun and Ms. Cui are very busy, and Cui Yuyue doesn't get home until late at night after work. The most relaxed person in the family is actually Xiang's father, but he feels lonely during mealtimes.
Suddenly, more people gathered, but they were all sitting there because of a sad story, and none of them said a word.
"Xiang Yun, are you alright?" Xiang's father asked the question that had been on his mind.
"I'm not injured, maybe I'm just a little nervous," Xu Songning said with a smile.
Ms. Cui complained, but she was actually a little relieved. "He was nervous. If he was nervous, he wouldn't have become a pilot."
"It's good that my brother and the passengers on the plane are safe. Nothing is more important than a safe takeoff and landing," Cui Yuyue said.
After dinner, Mr. Xiang and Cui Yuyue went to the kitchen to wash the dishes. Ms. Cui patted Xu Songning on the shoulder and said, "Come on, son, I'll see you downstairs. You have to go to work tomorrow."
“Auntie, I’ll sleep here tonight. Yun-ge isn’t home, and I can’t sleep alone.” Xu Songning lowered her eyelashes.
Ms. Cui touched her head and said, "Child, don't worry too much about us, and don't worry about Xiang Yun either. He has a strong mentality; otherwise, how could he be a captain?"
"Yes, I know. Aunt and Uncle, please don't worry. The crew will be released after the investigation is complete. I will definitely contact you first then," Xu Songning said.
That night, Xu Songning slept in Xiang Yun's room. When Ms. Cui told her that Xiang Yun had already prepared her pajamas and casual clothes in the closet, Xu Songning was so surprised that she couldn't close her mouth.
She opened the wardrobe; several new outfits, washed and hung out to dry, were next to Xiang Yun's clothes. The clothes were clearly her size; she wondered when he had prepared them.
The room was filled with Xiang Yun's things. Although he didn't come home often, everything bore his mark.
The blankets and pillows he took out of his closet also carried his scent.
Xu Songning closed her eyes but couldn't fall asleep for a long time. She knew that no one in this house could sleep peacefully.
In the darkness, she groggily buried her head in the blanket, and only fell asleep when she smelled the same scent. She woke up several times during the night, reaching out to touch the empty space beside her, but found nothing.
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