Chapter 146 You sit there and wait to be coaxed by Zao Yi
One year later, in early September.
When Lin Zaoyi landed at Beijing North Airport with her luggage, she was somewhat dazed, and then a pang of sadness welled up inside her.
Xu Yang looked over. "Why are you being so sentimental?"
"Can't I miss my mom?"
Qianqian pointed with her finger, "Look, President Ming is over there."
Lin Zaoyi looked over and saw that not only her mother, but also Uncle Tan and Jia Ni had come. She subconsciously looked around but couldn't see that figure.
Yes, why would he come? She's nothing to him anymore.
"What are you still standing there for!" Tan Jiani's fierce voice rang out. "Lin Zaoyi, do you know I've been waiting for you for almost two hours? What a crappy plane!"
"She's so fierce," Qianqian muttered softly. "Zaoyi, could she be that cute little sister you were talking about?"
"Yes, isn't it cute?"
Qianqian disagreed. She turned to Xu Yang and asked, "Cute...is it?"
Xu Yang replied, "Zao Yi's level of acceptance is unmatched by most people."
Lin Zaoyi smiled and glanced at them, "I'm leaving now."
Pushing her suitcase, she jogged away, but Tan Jiani rushed over first and slapped her arm lightly. "If you run again, I'll put drugs in your bowl!"
Those lines sound so familiar.
Lin Zaoyi smiled, her eyes welling up with tears. "I didn't run away, I was just doing my job."
"Yes, yes, yes." Tan Jiani glanced at her with red eyes, "You're right no matter what you say."
Lin Zaoyi smiled and pinched her cheek, "How can you still be so cute?"
Tan Jiani awkwardly dodged away, saying, "Go away."
"Comrade Mingxian," Lin Zaoyi said in a disrespectful tone, hugging her mother, "Did you miss me?"
Mingxian choked up slightly, "You can't go to work so far away anymore."
Before anyone could answer, Tan Jiani interrupted, "Lin Zaoyi, did you hear that?"
"Okay."
Lin Zaoyi let go of her mother and smiled at another elder, "Uncle Tan, you are still so young."
“Absolutely,” Tan Jiani interjected again, “My dad is unemployed now.”
No one responded when I said it.
Tan Jiani clicked her tongue in displeasure, "Lin Zaoyi, why don't you ask why? At least show some concern."
Lin Zaoyi half-heartedly agreed, saying, "Uncle Tan should retire."
“Why retire?” Tan Jiani took her arm and walked towards the parking lot. “60 is the age to make your mark. He ruined a perfectly good job. Do you know why?”
Lin Zaoyi didn't really want to respond, but she couldn't resist Jia Ni's persistent questioning, "Quickly ask why!"
"Why......"
Tan Jiani turned her head and faced her directly, saying, "Because my brother resigned from his job."
Lin Zaoyi nodded silently.
At this point, Tan Jiani stopped talking. She still had a lot to say, but she was afraid that saying so much at once would backfire.
Anyway, Lin Zaoyi is back, so she can't escape now.
It's just that my brother... is angry.
The car started and slowly drove out of the parking lot.
In another car less than five meters away, the atmosphere was anything but pleasant; it was somber and oppressive.
Assistant Shao secretly lowered the window a little; it was too quiet, and he felt uncomfortable and couldn't breathe.
Watching Miss Lin's car drive away, he cautiously asked, "Mr. Tan, are you heading back to Xiyuan?"
"Back to the company," came a voice that was both light and crisp.
Upon hearing this, Assistant Shao glanced at his boss through the rearview mirror. Sunlight streamed in, and although President Tan's eyes were deep, affection could still be discerned.
Got it, and I'm feeling quite proud.
...
Lin Zaoyi only stayed at Xiyuan for two hours before leaving to return to Lvjunfu.
Mingxian understood perfectly and agreed. Tan Jiani saw through her and pointed it out, "Lin Zaoyi, my brother doesn't live here. He only comes back for meals on holidays. You never see him at other times."
What could Lin Zaoyi say? No matter how much she said, people would think she was making excuses. She simply said, "I've gotten used to living alone these past two years."
Tan Jiani said "oh" and fell silent.
The house in Green County had been cleaned in advance, and the quilts were all sun-dried and smelled of sunshine. Lin Zaoyi moved to the dressing room, preparing to find a set of pajamas to take a shower and go to sleep. When the sliding door opened, her eyes were drawn to a white shirt with a tie on the hanger.
All the clothes in the closet have been washed, including this one; Mom probably wanted to handle it herself.
She thought that two years would be enough time, and that she would be able to control herself, if not completely out of control. But now, even a shirt like this can get her emotional.
Lin Zaoyi, you are really useless.
He let out a long, sullen sigh, turned around, found a shopping bag, took off his shirt and tie, folded them neatly, and put them inside.
I'll ask Tan Jiani to help me with that later.
The phone rang, and she went back to her room, picked up the phone she had carelessly tossed on the bed, and saw it was Tan You.
The next second after answering, Tan You's indignant voice came through, "Where's your conscience? Has it been eaten by a dog? You didn't even call me when you came back to China? Do you know how busy I am???"
It sounded fierce, but her heart ached a little. "You just got back, so when is the great actor Tan not busy? Let's go out for a drink."
Tan You's tone returned to normal, "I'll be filming in the mountains for half a month. When I get back, I'll treat you to something delicious."
Okay~
Judging from Tan You's reaction, Lin Zaoyi wondered if she would get beaten up if she waited a few days to contact Xixi.
Forget it, my life is more important.
"Can you do me a favor?"
"Um?"
"Call Xixi and ask where she is."
Tan You agreed.
Five minutes later, a message came: "[Tonight I'm at a hotel owned by the Meng family. I didn't tell you you were back.]"
Lin Zaoyi was already in the parking lot, testing her electric scooter. Not only was it not broken, but it could also start smoothly.
Such thoughtfulness is probably due to her being the editor-in-chief of Mingda University.
Passing by a flower shop, Lin Zaoyi bought a bouquet of flowers and arrived at the hotel just after three o'clock.
Meng Jinxi had only been awake for a few minutes and was lounging on the sofa in Meng Henian's office, scrolling through her phone to wake herself up. The screen flashed, and then a note for Zao Yi popped up.
Tears welled up in her eyes on the spot, but fearing it might not be him, she answered the phone uncertainly and asked, "Zaoyi?"
Lin Zaoyi whispered, "Xixi, it's me..."
Silence fell, then an explosion rang out. "Lin Zaoyi, where are you!"
"Don't be fierce, don't be fierce, you'll see me when you go downstairs."
Upon hearing this, Meng Jinxi rushed out without caring about her disheveled hair, only to be met with Meng Henian's shouts behind her, "Where are you going?"
"The morning ceremony is in the main hall!"
Meng Henian paused, and Zao Yi returned.
He paused his work and dialed Zhaojing's number. "Are you alright?"
There was only one monosyllable over there, "Mmm."
He could tell everything was fine, but that was just an illusion. He couldn't help but chuckle, "Why are you getting so arrogant?"
Tan Zhaojing retorted, "What am I being arrogant about?"
Meng Henian stopped arguing. "Fine, you're not arrogant. You sit there and wait for Zao Yi to coax you."
Tan Zhaojing: "..."
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