Chapter 494 Separation
"woke up?"
Han Xi's voice was hoarse from not speaking for a long time. He used his fingertips to tidy up her hair and said, "Just got on the highway, heading to the airport."
Only then did Fang Li realize that she was lying across the back seat with her head resting on his legs.
The fabric beneath her still carried his body temperature. When she propped up her upper body, she suddenly felt a surge of pain in her lower back and subconsciously frowned.
Han Xi noticed it immediately and reached out to press her waist: "Is it numb from lying down? Try sitting in a different position for a while."
Fang Li nodded, stood up and sat next to him.
Just as she was about to say that she was fine, he pulled out a U-shaped pillow from the side and stuffed it behind her neck: "Use it first. Remember to bring it with you when you get on the plane. You will sleep more comfortably on the plane."
Fang Li rested her head on the U-shaped pillow he stuffed in her and smiled: "Han Xi, the flight is less than two hours in total. Do you think I'm going on vacation?"
But he didn't laugh. He just reached out and zipped up her coat to the top, sighing almost inaudibly.
"This is the first time we've been apart for so long since we got together. You never listened to me before, and now that no one's watching you, you're definitely not going to be able to take care of yourself."
Fang Li was helpless. He made her sound like a child who couldn't even take care of herself.
"Although Haicheng isn't as cold as Beijing, winter in the south is also very unbearable. Don't go back without proper clothing. You have period cramps, so make sure to keep warm. Also, don't eat too much of your uncle's braised pork. Every time I see something delicious, I can't resist it, and then I feel uncomfortable after eating it..."
The nagging words came one after another, just like Aunt Rong's usual instructions.
As Fang Li listened, her eyes suddenly felt a little hot.
She knew that he was never a nagging person. The last time he went on a business trip, he only said a few words, at most saying "come back soon and take care of yourself."
But this time is different. This time she is going back to Haicheng, leaving his territory and returning to a place she is familiar with. She can understand his reluctance and uneasiness.
"I know."
Fang Li leaned against Han Xi's shoulder and softened her voice. "I will definitely listen to you and send you videos every day. Isn't it okay for you to check on me whenever you want?"
Han Xi looked down at her, gently scratched her cheek with his fingertips, and the reluctance in his eyes was like a tide, about to overflow.
"Call me when you land. The password to your suitcase is your birthday. I left a thick coat in there for you. Remember to take it out when you get there. Don't freeze when you get out of the airport..."
"Han Xi."
"Um?"
Fang Li looked at him quietly, then suddenly raised her head and kissed his chin.
He paused, his Adam's apple rolled slightly, his brows and eyes became deep, and suddenly he reached out and held her in his arms.
The shadows of the trees outside the car window were receding rapidly, like time that could not be grasped.
The two of them just hugged each other quietly, their breaths intertwined, and no one spoke.
In fact, it goes without saying that the strength with which her fingertips gripped the corner of his clothes and the gradually tightening arms around her waist were both saying the same thing: I can't bear to let go.
When we arrived at the airport, Lin Mo was already waiting in the parking lot.
Han Xi carried the suitcase for her, his steps so slow as if he was counting floor tiles.
Fang Li followed behind him, looking at his broad back, and suddenly remembered that when they first met, he also carried her suitcase and sent her back to Haicheng in the same way.
Silent but safe.
There was a queue in front of the check-in counter. Lin Mo took his ID and went to handle the formalities, leaving them waiting on the side.
Han Xi suddenly turned around, took out a small box from his pocket and handed it to her: "New Year's gift, just made it yesterday."
"You made this yourself?"
Han Xi curled his lips: "This is my first design and production, so the craftsmanship may be a bit rough."
When Fang Li opened it, she saw a delicate necklace with a small pear-shaped pendant, a hollow platinum base, and a piece of glass jade of the same shape clamped in the middle.
"Do you like it?"
The two stood face to face. Lin Mo came over after finishing the formalities, but he didn't feel comfortable disturbing them, so he stood by and waited.
Fang Li gently stroked the round egg-shaped surface of the pendant, and nodded despite the sourness in her throat: "I like it."
"As long as you like it."
Fang Li looked up, smiled, and prepared to close the box.
Han Xi took it and said, "I'll help you put it on."
He took out the necklace and put it on her. His fingertips brushed against the skin on the side of her neck, causing a slight tingling sensation. "I'm away for a while. When you miss me, just touch me."
The terminal announcement began to announce flight information.
The two stopped at the entrance of the VIP channel, like two trees with entangled roots, neither of them willing to let go of the other first.
Han Xi's hand paused, and finally just touched her face lightly: "It's time to go."
Fang Li nodded, but did not move.
He didn't urge her, but just looked at her, the red bloodshot under his eyes was particularly obvious under the light.
In the end, she stood on tiptoe first and hugged him tightly: "Remember to eat on time, take care of yourself, and don't stay up late."
"Um."
"When it comes to Mamba, do it within your ability. Don't push yourself too much. Safety is everything."
"Know."
"I'll wait for you in Haicheng."
"good."
She was about to say something when the airport announcement suddenly sounded, and a clear female voice repeated, "Ms. Xu Fangli, taking flight MU5732 to Haicheng, please proceed to Gate 32 as soon as possible to check in..."
The accompanying bodyguard was pulling the luggage. Fang Li turned around and followed behind for two steps, but couldn't help looking back.
The final separation came unexpectedly.
Fang Li couldn't help but run back. Han Xi held her face and kissed her deeply. This kiss carried the scent of cedar and thousands of unspoken words.
After the kiss, the two separated.
Fang Li quickly retreated, and Han Xi stood there waving at her, his lips curved, but his eyes were filled with unbreakable tenderness and reluctance.
Until they were pushed back through the security checkpoint, Han Xi still stood there, wrapped in his black coat, like a silent tree.
At this moment, Fang Li really wanted to say that she would not leave and would stay in the capital and wait for him.
But when she thought of her relatives far away in Haicheng, she knew she couldn't be so selfish.
Fang Li bit her lip and without further delay, she entered the security check without looking back. She didn't dare to let her tears fall until she passed the security check corner.
Fang Li's figure quickly disappeared at the security checkpoint. Han Xi slowly withdrew his hand when he could no longer see her. The fragrance of her hair seemed to still linger on his fingertips, but the figure had disappeared.
The weather seemed to suddenly turn dark.
The bright sunshine just now was covered by dark clouds, and the sky seemed to be falling in an instant, giving people a feeling that it was about to snow.
The New Year is coming to an end, and it hasn’t snowed in Beijing this winter.
Lin Mo walked over and saw Han Xi still staring at the security checkpoint in a daze. He whispered, "Boss, it's time to go back. I'm afraid the police won't be able to hide this for much longer."
Han Xi didn't say anything. He took out his cell phone from his pocket and opened the dialog box with Fang Li.
"Tell me when you get there..."
After thinking for a moment, he tapped his fingers and added, "Don't wander around when you land. Wait for me to pick you up."
After pressing the send button, he took one last look at the direction she left, then turned and strode out of the terminal.
"Tell Tang Chen that it's time to get ready."
"yes."
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