Chapter 58: Together Again
by SunflowerThis was Qishi’s first heavy snow of the year. It came down very suddenly and wasn’t even in the weather forecast.
The snow fell harder and harder. In just half an hour, the entire airport, including the runways, was covered by the sudden blizzard.
For safety reasons, all flights at Qishi Airport were delayed.
About an hour later, watching the snow fall even more heavily with no sign of stopping, it seemed that no planes would be able to take off today.
The great power of nature was truly not something mortals like them could reverse.
Chen Feng could only sigh helplessly at this, while Sun Xiaorui and the other two women were on the verge of a breakdown.
Sun Xiaorui was anxious to go back and see her comatose father, while Lin Wan and Wu Mengting had already been stranded here for two or three days.
“Damn it! Damn it! What do we do now? Are we really going to take the train?”
Lin Wan repeatedly slapped the armrest of her seat, her face filled with anger and frustration.
Although Wu Mengting’s emotions weren’t as intense, her face was also clouded with depression.
This trip had been truly awful for them, especially for Wu Mengting.
Now they couldn’t even fly back; they had been running in circles here for two or three days.
Sun Xiaorui, however, calmed down quickly. She said to Chen Feng, “I’ll take the high-speed rail to the nearest city where planes can take off and fly home from there. Help me check on my phone which city nearby works.”
Chen Feng nodded and took out his phone to help her search.
Lin Wan quickly said, “Sister Sun, that’s a good idea. Let’s go together.”
Hearing Sister Sun’s words, Wu Mengting also thought it was a viable option.
They didn’t want to spend over ten hours on a train back to Xiuzhou. This compromise was just right.
So, the four of them started checking on their phones together.
A dozen minutes later, all four confirmed that the airport in Ha City was operational.
However, to get there, they first had to take a high-speed train for over two hours.
There was no other choice. The three women were all in a hurry to get back and decided to detour to Ha City to catch a flight.
Chen Feng didn’t object, but he didn’t want to go with them.
He said he wasn’t in a hurry and would just stay here and wait for a flight.
The three women all had opinions on this, as they hoped Chen Feng could escort them to Ha City.
On a snowy day like this, and being in an unfamiliar place, the three of them didn’t feel very safe without a man like Chen Feng around.
Looking at the pleading eyes of the three women, especially Sun Xiaorui’s, Chen Feng really couldn’t bring himself to be ruthless.
So, in the end, Chen Feng continued to stay with them.
They each picked up their luggage, left the airport, and called a taxi to the high-speed rail station.
On the way, the four of them bought their high-speed rail tickets on their phones.
This time, there were no mishaps. The four of them successfully boarded the high-speed train and arrived smoothly in Ha City.
It wasn’t snowing here. The four of them rebooked their plane tickets, and everything went smoothly.
This made everyone breathe a collective sigh of relief.
This time, the flight with the earliest departure was Sun Xiaorui’s. She could take off in just over an hour.
The four of them waited in the departure hall. Chen Feng went to buy some food for the three of them.
After they all had something to eat, their spirits finally lifted a bit.
However, none of the four were in the mood to chat at the moment, each scrolling through their phones.
Finally, it was time for Sun Xiaorui to board. Chen Feng saw her off at the gate and watched her successfully board the plane.
Not long after, the plane took off smoothly. Chen Feng secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
He returned to his seat. In about another hour, it would be his flight to Qiongzhou.
“Brother Feng, why don’t you just go back to Xiuzhou with us? You can go with Sister Sun next time when you have the chance. It’s really no fun for you to go alone.”
Lin Wan suggested kindly.
Chen Feng shook his head, “The ticket is already booked. And I’ve wanted to go see Qiongzhou for a long time. After I visit this time, I can go with Xiaorui again next time.”
Lin Wan also shook her head, “You’re really something. Traveling alone will only make you feel lonelier, especially when you see others in pairs.”
“Thank you for your kind intentions, but I don’t think I will.”
Lin Wan muttered “stubborn” under her breath and didn’t try to persuade him anymore.
Wu Mengting couldn’t help but ask him again, “Around when will you go back to our hometown at the end of the year?”
Chen Feng said casually, “It’s still early. It’s not even the tenth lunar month yet.”
“It’ll be here soon. The new year is only two or three months away.”
“It’s not certain yet.”
“Oh, I’ll probably go back to our hometown after the 20th of the twelfth lunar month. I’ll be driving back myself. Do you want to catch a ride?” Was this an invitation?
Chen Feng sighed inwardly. He didn’t even know what it was about him that attracted her, making her so persistent.
“I have a car too. I’ll probably drive back then as well. Or take a flight.”
Chen Feng could only refuse tactfully again.
Wu Mengting smiled slightly, “Well, if you drive back, I’ll just catch a ride with you. If you take a flight, we can fly back together. It’s better to have company than to be alone. You won’t refuse this time, will you?”
Chen Feng was suddenly at a loss for words. So that’s what she was waiting for.
“I’ll probably go back before the 20th of the twelfth lunar month this year.” It was relatively easy to find an excuse.
“Oh, that’s okay. My work schedule is quite flexible, and I can often work online. Just let me know when you’re going back.”
It seemed Wu Mengting was determined to stick with Chen Feng. Plus, without Sun Xiaorui around, her skin had gotten thicker.
This time, Chen Feng couldn’t find a reason to refuse. He looked a bit dumbfounded.
He really hadn’t expected Wu Mengting to be so stubborn and persistent.
Lin Wan, at the side, burst out laughing, “Brother Feng, have you seen how formidable our Tian Tian can be now? If she wants to get something done, she’ll be this stubborn. Nine bulls couldn’t pull her back.”
Chen Feng could only smile bitterly.
Wu Mengting shot Lin Wan a glare, then looked at Chen Feng and said, “Brother Feng, you’re not going to refuse me again, are you? It’s just going back to our hometown together. Is it really that difficult for you?”
Chen Feng sighed deeply, his brows almost furrowed into a single line.
“Fine. If you insist on going back with me, I certainly won’t object.”
Seeing that Chen Feng had finally agreed, Wu Mengting’s previously gloomy mood finally improved a little.
In fact, her mood had already started to improve when Chen Feng accompanied them to Ha City. It was just even better now.
Because Sun Xiaorui was no longer by Chen Feng’s side.
“Thanks,” Wu Mengting smiled happily, then added, “Don’t forget what you promised me last time. After we go back at the end of the year, you’ll show me around your hometown again, and I’ll go to your house for dinner.”
Hearing this, Chen Feng’s head started to ache. It seemed he had indeed said that to her at the time.
It was just that at the time, he never thought he would see her again, let alone get so entangled with her.
However, thinking that he might already be dead before he went home for the new year, he didn’t need to worry too much about it.
“Of course. If you have time then, feel free to come and visit our Lin’an. I’ll be your guide again.”
Chen Feng’s tone suddenly became much more relaxed.
Wu Mengting smiled and emphasized again, “And you have to take me to your home for dinner.”
Chen Feng smiled and nodded in response, “Of course.”
“Hey, hey, hey, what is this? Meeting the parents at the end of the year?”
The third wheel, Lin Wan, looked from Chen Feng to Wu Mengting, completely bewildered.
The translation for Chapter 58 is complete. The unexpected snowstorm has once again thrown the characters together, leading to new developments in their relationships.
Shall we proceed with the next chapter to see how Chen Feng’s solo trip to Qiongzhou begins? Or would you like to discuss Wu Mengting’s change in tactics and her growing determination?
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