Chapter 83 You Lied Again
Don't look back.
That was the same scent of vetiver as Lu Chong's pheromones.
His lower back was embraced, and then Lu Chong supported his knees and lifted him up like a child.
The sudden feeling of weightlessness startled Mu Yan, but he didn't have time to struggle or refuse. He was carried by Lu Chong to the last part of the boarding stairs.
They stepped into the cabin, the door closed immediately, and the plane began to glide almost as soon as they were seated.
The figures outside the porthole grew smaller and smaller. Ground staff stopped all attempts to approach the aircraft, and airport security finally arrived and brought the situation under control.
This time, Lu Chong didn't stop Mu Yan from looking out the window. Mu Yan looked out the window and saw that he was getting further and further away from those people. He then turned his head to look at the interior of the plane and Lu Chong in front of him.
He really has... left City A.
She truly escaped from Shang Qiyue's side.
Lu Chong opened the travel bag, and Tangyuan almost immediately jumped onto Mu Yan's lap. When Mu Yan tried to pick it up, he realized that his arms were weak and trembling slightly.
"It's alright, it's alright now." Lu Chong brought a blanket and gently covered him with it, soothing him in a soft voice, "Don't be afraid, we're on the plane now, no one can catch you."
The plane began to glide on the runway. The runway required for a small fixed-wing private plane was not long. After gliding for only a short distance, the plane began to climb and move further and further away from the ground.
Mu Yan sat down and took a few heavy breaths. As a large amount of oxygen rushed into his chest, he felt as if he had come back to life.
No one, no one can catch him.
If Shang Qiyue is no longer viable, then nothing from the past will work either.
He gently stroked Tangyuan's head. The puppy was a little frightened and snuggled into his arms, rubbing its fur all over him. It would take a long time to clean it up, but Mu Yan didn't find it annoying at all and continued to hold the puppy in his arms.
“Lu Chong,” he whispered, “...thank you.”
Lu Chong hadn't sat down yet; he was still rummaging through his suitcase. Hearing this, he paused for a moment, then lowered his head: "It's what I should do, no need to thank me... As long as you're happy..."
"How many meals a day does it eat now?" Lu Chong avoided Mu Yan's gaze, took out a bag of dog food and snacks from his pre-prepared luggage, and changed the subject, "I fed it once before we disembarked, should we feed it again now?"
“I usually feed it four times a day, and I also give it some treats occasionally…” Mu Yan seemed to remember something and suddenly asked, “What about the vaccine? Did you get vaccinated when you disembarked? The rabies vaccine is a must, it’s not something to joke about.”
Lu Chong was slightly taken aback, paused for a moment, then smiled as usual and quickly replied that he had fought with Mu Yan when he disembarked, when Mu Yan was still sleeping.
Mu Yan didn't nod, but blinked, as if he was thinking about something.
"Where's the order form? Let me see it."
Lu Chong's smile froze on his face, and his brow twitched almost imperceptibly.
As soon as he got off the ship, he rushed to the airport with Mu Yan without lingering for a moment, and there was no time to get vaccinated.
He certainly can't produce a list right now.
Mu Yan didn't speak, he just stared straight at him. When the plane took off, the feeling of weightlessness made him a little uncomfortable, and his ears hurt a bit, so he frowned slightly.
"You lied again."
Mu Yan's tone was not harsh, and there was no disappointment or blame in his eyes, but it made him more nervous than any anger.
Lu Chong suddenly felt as if he had been struck by something. He opened his mouth, but found that his tongue was tied up and he couldn't say a word.
"Yan Yan, I... I'm sorry, I shouldn't have lied to you. I just wanted to get on the plane as soon as possible; I was just afraid that the longer it dragged on, the more things would go wrong..."
Mu Yan looked at him calmly.
Mu Yan hates being lied to the most.
"I promise, I swear there won't be a next time, I..."
"Go get it as soon as you get off the plane." Mu Yan interrupted him. "Thank you for thinking of me, but don't joke about this kind of thing next time. I don't want to have someone killed."
“It’s already arranged,” Lu Chong explained somewhat nervously. “I’ve already made the contact…”
Mu Yan gave a soft "hmm" and leaned back in his chair. The blanket slipped down a little, and Lu Chong reached out and carefully pulled it back up for him.
"You should rest for a while. Don't worry about me, I'll handle it myself. It'll take another half day to get to Country A. Lie down and get some sleep."
Lu Chong helped him put the chair down and then went to find a mattress and pillow.
Mu Yan had just taken a nap on the boat, but he probably hadn't had enough sleep, as he slept through most of the journey.
When he wakes up and looks at the clouds outside the window, he feels a little lost.
A completely unfamiliar country, a language that wasn't their native tongue, and the only people they knew were Lu Chong and Yao Zhiyuan, who lived in a different state.
He Fan seems to visit his mother regularly every year, but he just came recently, so it's probably been a long time since he'll come again.
Having left his most familiar hometown, which is halfway around the world, how long will it take him to return?
After landing, they exited through the passageway on the FBO side. Unlike the hustle and bustle of commercial terminals, this place was quiet and efficient, with few security guards and ground staff.
As soon as Mu Yan stepped out of the passage, he noticed some movement ahead. Several bodyguards in black suits stood on both sides, their movements efficient, as if they had been prepared for someone's arrival.
The man was wearing a champagne-colored trench coat, and his bright face, even with sunglasses on, couldn't be hidden. He looked to be only in his thirties, and he would stand out in a crowd.
Mu Yan had an instinctive wariness of these kinds of people and consciously avoided them. Lu Chong quietly followed beside him, carrying a bag containing glutinous rice balls. He also recognized the omega and knew which family she belonged to. He didn't want to get into trouble and just chatted casually with Mu Yan about the house he had looked at in advance.
It was a small villa in a nice location in the city, with its own yard for Tangyuan to play in. The rooms faced south and were well-lit.
"Didn't you always say that you wanted to buy a south-facing house when you had money?"
They used to rent a house on the third floor, facing north. It was poorly lit and damp, and during the rainy season, clothes never dried. Even at other times, it was gloomy and damp, making it unpleasant.
If the clothes haven't dried for a long time, you need to bring them in and wash them again. When they're half-dry, bring them in and blow-dry them with a fan for a while, then use a hairdryer to dry the collar and cuffs.
Lu Chong couldn't understand what he was thinking back then. Maybe it was because he thought that someone like him, who was used to a good life, could endure hardship. Mu Yan had been poor for so long, so it wouldn't matter if he lived like this for a few more years. Anyway, once he returned to the Lu family, he would definitely not mistreat Mu Yan financially.
But why should Mu Yan suffer with him? He can suffer alone, and he can suffer with anyone else, but he shouldn't suffer with someone who has been lying to him from the very beginning.
He wronged Mu Yan.
The people who came to pick him up arrived, and the family doctor had already prepared the vaccine. He immediately gave Lu Chong an injection, and Mu Yan was relieved after watching him finish.
Mu Yan lowered his head and quietly scolded Tangyuan in his arms, saying that if he bit someone again next time, he would really beat him up, regardless of whether the puppy, who was less than three months old, could understand.
The omega who had just walked alongside them was now standing next to a young, short-haired female alpha, presumably a family member who had come to pick her up. The two had somewhat similar facial features, and she looked like her sister.
"Young Master Lu?" The short-haired alpha recognized Lu Chong and walked over with the omega to greet him. "Why didn't you tell us you were coming to Country A? We were so grateful for your hospitality in City A last time. Now that you're in Country A, it's our fault for not being able to entertain you properly."
Lu Chong stopped and slightly turned to protect Mu Yan half a step, but his expression remained unchanged.
"Miss Xie, Ms. Song, what a coincidence." He nodded slightly, his voice gentle but concise, sounding somewhat polite and distant compared to Xie Xiao's enthusiasm.
He and Xie Xiao had only met once before, and were far from being familiar with each other. Lu Chong had no intention of developing a closer relationship with her.
The Xie family's situation is neither particularly deep nor shallow. To outsiders, Xie Chengjun's multiple wives and over a dozen children seem to be embroiled in fierce power struggles. However, Lu Chong, after just one meal with Xie Chengjun, clearly understood that Xie Chengjun only has one heir.
As for everyone else, just keep your distance.
Xie Xiao stopped in front of him, glanced at Mu Yan beside him, her eyes clear and calm. She didn't scrutinize him for long, but simply pursed her lips, the smile in her eyes hidden deep within.
"So this is a private trip for you?"
“Exactly.” Lu Chong smiled politely as he calmly stood between Mu Yan and the other person, and continued, “My friend isn’t feeling well, so he came here to rest in a different place.”
Friends? Xie Xiao smiled and quickly guessed the relationship between the two. She was about to say "Then I won't bother you" when she heard her mother speak to Lu Chong.
"Didn't you recognize me, Mr. Lu? Why didn't you greet me?" Although Song Jingrong was the mother, she was not as shrewd as Xie Xiao. "Since you've come from afar, Xiao Xiao and I will definitely treat you to a meal to welcome you home."
Song Jingrong was a well-known beauty in the A country's modeling industry when she was young. She is forty-nine years old this year, but she still looks about the same as when she was in her thirties. Besides frequently getting cosmetic procedures, Lu Chong thinks it's probably also because she doesn't use her brain much and doesn't worry too much.
When the Lu family in City A hosted them, Xie Chengjun and his eldest son Xie Chen were both present. It was hardly her and Xie Xiao's place to overstep their bounds and repay the Lu family's favor.
It was just a meal, but Lu Chong didn't want to offend Xie Chen because of it.
“Lu Chong, I’m still feeling a bit airsick and nauseous,” Mu Yan said at the right moment. “I’ll just take a taxi home myself.”
Mu Yan looked unwell, his lips were pale, and his eyes were bloodshot; it was clear that what he said did not seem fake.
Xie Xiao was also worried about her mother's words being spoken, so she immediately took the opportunity to back down: "Then Young Master Lu, please take care of your friend first. Since it's a recuperation trip, he'll definitely stay for a while. As for the welcome dinner, I'll have my older brother contact you about it."
Lu Chong nodded in acknowledgment, then helped Mu Yan slowly turn around and leave.
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