By this time, Yan Yixing had already returned to Z country. He only returned to the Yan family villa after learning from Li Shaochuan that Yan Xiluo was alright.
"Fifth Young Master, you're back? The master and mistress have just gone to bed."
Yan Xiluo didn't arrive; instead, Yan Yixing came first. The housekeeper quickly took Yan Yixing's luggage, and Ah Xiu immediately poured him a glass of water.
"Yes, when my parents wake up, I'll tell them that Luo Luo is fine and that she's with Young Master Lan."
"Thank goodness, Miss Luo Luo is alright!"
Ah Hong and Ah Xiu hugged each other excitedly, crying tears of joy. Although Yan Xiluo had not been back in the Yan family for long, she had treated them well. Yesterday, she had allowed the servants on shift to eat together and participate in the plan in order to prevent them from getting hurt.
If the shifts continue as usual, there will inevitably be casualties. She never jokes about taking people's lives, especially since this is all aimed at her.
Yan Yixing took the water glass, took a sip, and put it down. He then walked upstairs. He hadn't slept on the plane because he was worried about Yan Xiluo, and his eyes were already bloodshot. You could tell how tired he was just by looking at him from behind.
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airport in country D
Upon learning that Yan Xiluo had been kidnapped, Yan Mingxuan rushed to the airport. Since it was just a regular business trip, he hadn't arranged for a private jet, so he had to come to the airport to catch a flight back home.
This happened when Yan Mingxuan was on the phone with Yan Yixing, and Yan Yixing's subordinate suddenly came in to report the situation. Yan Mingxuan overheard this and rushed to the airport immediately after signing the contract. He didn't even pick up his luggage from the hotel and had his assistant retrieve it.
The waiting area at the boarding gate was full of people, except for one empty seat next to Yan Mingxuan.
Mu Ran glanced at him while dragging her suitcase, and had no choice but to sit down next to him. Yan Mingxuan had his head down, so Mu Ran didn't recognize him, and he didn't notice Mu Ran either.
"Hey, brother, I'm at the airport waiting to board. Remember to pick me up in ten hours! Don't be late again!"
Mu Ran called her brother, Mu Xian, who was always late to pick her up from the airport, much to Mu Ran's frustration. She suggested that the housekeeper pick her up, but Mu Xian insisted on doing it himself.
When Yan Mingxuan heard the familiar voice, his heart clenched, his hand holding the phone trembled slightly, and the phone fell to the ground, landing right at Mu Ran's feet.
Mu Ran bent down to pick up his phone out of kindness. Just then, Yan Mingxuan received a message on his phone, and the screen saver lit up. A girl sat on a patch of grass, her long hair gently brushing her cheek, smiling brightly. This was the lawn of A City Experimental High School, and this girl… was her.
She knew who took the photo. Lost in thought for a moment, she looked up and handed him her phone. To her delight, she saw the boy she had liked for three years in high school, the boy she still liked to this day…
Perhaps he has already found someone else? She was too timid back then, and she couldn't bring herself to confess her feelings until graduation day, afraid of being rejected.
“Ah Xuan…”
Mu Ran's eyes were filled with tears, but she held them back from falling.
For a moment, their eyes met, and their gazes held a complex mix of emotions...
“Aran…”
Yan Mingxuan snapped out of his daze, took the phone, and broke the awkward silence.
It really was her... Seven years have passed since they turned away...
Over the years, he's kept track of her news and knows she has him by her side, just like before... Maybe they'll get married soon...
"Are you here for leisure or work? Didn't you bring any luggage?"
Mu Ran found it strange that Yan Mingxuan was empty-handed and had no luggage.
She composed herself, putting on a forced smile that looked somewhat strained.
"Work. My assistant took my luggage. What about you?"
Others have people who care, so why is he worrying about things he doesn't... He's really acting like a clown...
“I just finished my master’s degree and was planning to pursue a doctorate, but I find it more appealing to work back in China.”
By the time she finishes her PhD... how old will she be? She's never even been in a relationship... and just because she doesn't have a boyfriend, her parents forced her to go on blind dates last year. She's speechless.
"Go back to manage the Mu Group?"
The Mu Group is also one of the top ten conglomerates in China. Although it does not have the vast assets of the four major families, it is still a well-known and reputable company.
“My brother is in charge of the group, so I don’t need to worry about it. I’ll just go work for another company and earn some pocket money.”
Mu Ran has a rebellious streak and hates being arranged by her family. If she were to work for her own company, she would probably be strictly controlled.
She wished she could find a company in City A that was a little further from home, so she wouldn't have to go back to live there and would avoid her family nagging her every day.
"You're quite opinionated. What did you study after you went abroad?"
Yan Mingxuan knew that her major was foreign languages and that she was fluent in eight languages, but he still asked her question as a formality...
"Foreign languages, besides Mandarin and Y language, I also studied six other languages after I went abroad. You know, I told you back in high school that I wanted to be a diplomat."
When she talks about what she loves, she becomes very confident and radiant.
"Why not come to the Yan Group? Our Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in dire need of a diplomat who is fluent in multiple languages."
Yan Mingxuan wasn't lying; a capable diplomat was indeed about to go on maternity leave, and he hadn't found someone to fill in for her yet.
"This...isn't that a bit inappropriate? I don't have any work experience yet, and I'd probably cause trouble if I went to a big corporation like yours..."
She would like to find a smaller company to work for. It's not that she lacks confidence in her work ability, but she feels that a smaller company has a slower pace and she would have more free time.
"Everyone is born with experience; how will you know if you don't try?"
Yan Mingxuan knew she was politely declining, but he still wanted to try again.
"Hmm... I'll think about it..."
Mu Ran's smile was a little stiff. She didn't know what choice she would make, nor did she know if Yan Mingxuan had a girlfriend. If he did, wouldn't she sometimes have to watch him show off his love?
"This is my business card. Think it over carefully. Feel free to contact me anytime."
Yan Mingxuan took out a business card from the inside pocket of his suit and handed it to her.
"Okay, sure."
Mu Ran took the business card and stared intently at Yan Mingxuan's name on it. President? He took over the Yan Group so quickly?
This surprised Mu Ran slightly. She remembered Yan Mingxuan saying before that he didn't want to manage the company anymore. Sure enough, people change, the only thing that doesn't change is her.
After so many years apart, this meeting once again captivated her at first sight...
I remember she lost her phone and hadn't had time to get a replacement before going abroad. Her parents said they wouldn't need a domestic SIM card anyway, so they didn't make her get a replacement.
Therefore, she couldn't log into any of her social media accounts at the time, and as a result, she lost Yan Mingxuan's contact information.
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