Chapter 137: Traveling on the Same Plane, Sneakily Watching Her
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Xie Dingyuan directly turned his head away, pretending to close his eyes.
Zhong Ziang: “?”
Can you at least nod or shake your head!
Silence doesn’t mean anything?
“Sir, please sit down; our flight is about to take off.”
Zhong Ziang reluctantly returned to his original seat, his eyes filled with resentment as he stared at the back of the seat in front of him. It was as if he wanted to pierce through all obstacles and ruthlessly question the person sitting motionless—
Uncle, doesn’t your conscience ache?!
Whether his conscience ached or not, Xie Dingyuan didn’t know, but his nose did itch.
The unique fragrance from the girl stubbornly penetrated his nostrils as it floated in the air—an elegant blend of citrus, accompanied by the freshness of orange blossoms and amber, not the cheap scent of industrialized perfume but the inadvertent emission of natural body fragrance.
Xie Dingyuan’s brow twitched slightly, and his fingers subtly played with each other in the shadows.
Similar small movements only occurred when analyzing the composition of substances during experiments.
“Could you please give me a blanket?” Jiang Fuyue suddenly spoke.
Flight Attendant: “Certainly, would you like something to drink?”
“Not for now.”
Soon, the flight attendant brought an unopened blanket, and Jiang Fuyue unfolded it over herself. She then reclined her seat, put on an eye mask, and began to rest.
However, Xie Dingyuan felt no drowsiness at all.
After confirming the steady rhythm of her breathing beside him, he couldn’t help but lift his eyelids again, casting his gaze upon the sleeping girl.
Aware of her vigilance, the man’s gaze was surprisingly gentle, concealing all the usual indifference and arrogance. What remained was a superficial curiosity and an observing look devoid of any aggression.
The cartoon eye mask covered the girl’s bright and charming peach blossom eyes, revealing her delicate and straight nose bridge, exquisite fair jawline, and cherry blossom-like tender pink lips.
Her black hair spread across the pillow, with a few strands scattered on her shoulders, highlighting her delicate bone structure and skin as fair as snow.
Unable to resist, Xie Dingyuan recalled the sentences that Zhong Ziang often repeated—
“She’s beautiful!”
“So stunning.”
“Too pretty.”
He didn’t want to admit it, but at this moment, he had to acknowledge it.
Indeed, she was very beautiful…
“Uncle, what are you looking at?” Zhong Ziang, seeing that Jiang Fuyue was asleep, came over to bother him again.
Xie Dingyuan’s gaze subtly flickered. When Zhong Ziang was about to look over, he preemptively retracted his line of sight, and his eyes narrowed slightly.
“Nothing,” he replied casually.
Zhong Ziang didn’t think much of it. His mind was currently occupied with figuring out how to get Xie Dingyuan to vacate his seat.
“Uncle, haven’t my mom and grandma been pressuring you to get married over these years?”
Xie Dingyuan: “?”
“Cough… thanks to me speaking up for you in the middle, I managed to stabilize the two most troublesome women in our family. Look, in the past two years, the topic of ‘marriage’ hasn’t been brought up at all, right?”
He sneered, “So what?”
“Hehe… there’s a saying, how does it go? I give you a guava, and you should give me a jade pendant in return?”
Xie Dingyuan raised his chin slightly, signaling him to continue.
Zhong Ziang’s eyes brightened, and he grinned flatteringly.
“Let me have your seat. For such a great favor, I’ll stand up for you if my grandma pressures you to get married again. I won’t hesitate to help out. You know, ‘When the road is unjust, draw the sword and offer assistance.'”
“No.”
Clank!
Zhong Ziang was dumbfounded. “Wh-why not?”
Xie Dingyuan said, “My things, don’t even think about them.”
What the…
It’s just a seat, making it sound like someone’s trying to steal a person.
Stingy!
Zhong Ziang sat back with a snort, and the flight attendant brought him a steak, turning his sorrow into appetite.
Obviously, this tactic worked.
After he finished eating, he suddenly didn’t feel as upset. Instead, he experienced a sense of satisfaction, as if he had just finished a hearty meal. This satisfaction reached its peak when he shamelessly stared at Jiang Fuyue while she sat in her seat.
Yes, Zhong Ziang stretched his neck to get a better look, focusing directly on Jiang Fuyue.
Ah, why does even sleeping look so pleasing?
Her hair is black and dense, her face is fair and tender, and her lips are alluringly red…
Gulp!
Zhong Ziang swallowed subconsciously, then turned his head, only to meet the deep and cold gaze of his uncle.
He awkwardly smiled, feeling inexplicably guilty.
He overlooked the fact that being caught red-handed required Xie Dingyuan to also be looking in that direction.
And what was in that direction?
Jiang Fuyue!
…..
The weather was good, and the flight encountered no turbulence, so the flying process was smooth without any bumps. Jiang Fuyue had a particularly sweet sleep.
With an hour left before landing, she felt a bit hungry.
She called the flight attendant to prepare some food, and this was also the moment when Xie Dingyuan opened his eyes.
The flight attendant conveniently asked both of them what they would like to eat.
Jiang Fuyue: “Set A, no corn and fatty meat, extra cilantro.”
Xie Dingyuan: “Set A, no corn, add scallion, ginger, garlic, and cilantro.”
The two almost spoke at the same time, pausing for a moment, as if they ordered similar things.
Jiang Fuyue raised an eyebrow.
The man remained expressionless.
Finally, they both looked away simultaneously.
Soon, the meals were served.
Jiang Fuyue, with undivided attention, started eating, and Xie Dingyuan silently picked up his chopsticks.
Zhong Ziang poked his head out from behind the two and looked at one, then the other, surprised to find that they were eating the same thing.
Is Set A that delicious?
Unfortunately, he had just eaten Set C, but…
“Please bring me another Set A.”
The flight attendant said, “Sure, please wait a moment.”
Xie Dingyuan: “…”
Jiang Fuyue: “…”
Zhong Ziang: “Hehe!”
After finishing the meal, Jiang Fuyue had the trash collected. She glimpsed at Xie Dingyuan’s side, which was spotlessly clean, as if he hadn’t eaten at all, and she couldn’t help but be stunned.
But upon closer inspection, she noticed that he did eat. The emptied plate was placed on the side, the used fork and chopsticks were put together, a wet tissue was unused and laid beneath the plate, the discarded packaging bags and aluminum foil were neatly stacked and placed inside a disposable waste bag, and the bag was flattened with its edges parallel to the chopsticks. All of this was neatly arranged within the tray, making it look unbelievably clean.
Not only did Jiang Fuyue appear bewildered, but even the flight attendant felt quite surprised.
In all her years of work, it was the first time Jiang Fuyue had seen a passenger neatly arrange their trash after eating, comparable to a brand-new meal. It could be presented to another passenger at any time, and as long as it remained unopened, one wouldn’t notice any issues just by looking at the exterior.
Jiang Fuyue secretly thought that this person might have obsessive-compulsive disorder.
…
At 2:00 in the afternoon, the flight landed at the Capital International Airport.
Jiang Fuyue stood in front of the baggage carousel waiting for her luggage, and Zhong Ziang approached eagerly.
“Feeling hot? Do you want water? I’ll go buy some.”
“No need, I had some on the plane.”
“Are you tired? There’s a massage chair over there. You can sit for a while, and I’ll watch here. I’ll call you when the luggage comes out.”
Jiang Fuyue glanced at Xie Dingyuan, who was standing not far away like a statue. His face was dark, exuding an icy aura, as if someone owed him five million.
Great! He probably thinks she’s trying to attract the attention of his nephew in every possible way.
From the strands of hair to the toenails, the dissatisfaction he exuded was so palpable that he seemed afraid no one would notice his true emotions at the moment.
Ha…
Jiang Fuyue’s eyes flashed with mockery. She immediately took a step back, creating distance between her and Zhong Ziang. “This question should be asked by me.”
“Huh?” Young Master Zhong was a bit confused. “Wh-what question?”
“Are you tired?”
“N-no, not tired! Why, are you concerned about me?” He blinked his affectionate eyes, a faint blush appearing on his cheeks, and a slightly shy smile.
However, Jiang Fuyue remained unmoved. “A well-bred scion of a wealthy family, a genuine third-generation heir, why bother with unnecessary flattery.”
Huh?
Zhong Ziang vaguely felt that he was being mocked. But even if he was, he couldn’t be happier because the one mocking him was Jiang Fuyue!
At this moment, the luggage arrived.
Jiang Fuyue pulled up her suitcase and walked out, her figure both brisk and beautiful, leaving people dazzled and enchanted.
Anyway, Zhong Ziang was dumbfounded.
Xie Dingyuan walked over, coldly reminding, “Pick up your suitcase; Uncle Tian is waiting outside.”
“…Huh? Why me? Why not you, empty-handed?”
“I see you’re idle all day, might as well find something to do.”
Dragging two suitcases, one on each side, Zhong Ziang caught up. “How am I idle? Let me tell you, I’m very busy right now! Busy chasing after your nephew’s wife…”
“Shut up! If you say ‘nephew’s wife’ one more time after the summer vacation, don’t come back to Linhuai with me.”
“Why not?”
“You’re too annoying.”
“I’ll tell you, next year, during the Lunar New Year, I will definitely shave my head!”
Shave your head in the Lunar New Year, and a nephew will lose his uncle.
“Whatever.”
Zhong Ziang: “…” Knock! Why is life so difficult?
…
Exiting the arrival hall, Jiang Fuyue looked up and saw a colorful and extremely conspicuous sign. Of course, that wasn’t important; what mattered was her name on it—
“Welcome, student Jiang Fuyue, to the capital!”
The man holding the sign was tall, with slightly dark skin, a somewhat round belly, and a square face with thick eyebrows and large eyes.
At this moment, he kept scanning the crowd, subconsciously shaking the sign to make it more eye-catching.
Jiang Fuyue: “…”
“Tsk… it’s this flight, and the ticket information also shows a successful boarding. There’s no reason not to see her…” Yan Zhenfeng mumbled to himself, pacing in place.
Suddenly, a pair of straight, long legs stopped in front of him, slender and well-proportioned, white and straight. He blinked slightly and subconsciously looked up.
He saw a tall girl with long hair flowing down her back, outstandingly beautiful, especially those eyes—clear and sparkling, full of teasing at the moment.
“President Yan?”
“You, you, you… Jiang Fuyue?”
“What’s the matter? Does it differ from what you expected?”
“Cough…” Yan Zhenfeng cleared his throat awkwardly and rubbed his nose.
Not just a little different?
It’s like two entirely different concepts!
Based on several phone conversations, the impression Yan Zhenfeng had of Jiang Fuyue was that she was a quiet, reserved, and sensitive student. Wearing heavy-framed glasses, she looked at people with a sharp and guarded gaze, giving off a sense of shrewdness and caution that matched her mature and calculating image.
But the girl in front of him was bright and confident, like a pine-leaf peony blooming under the sun. The brighter the sunlight, the more radiant she became.
“Well, it’s indeed a bit different.”
Jiang Fuyue asked, “Are you here specifically to pick me up?”
“Cough! And me…” A deep and elderly voice interrupted, lacking the usual seriousness and stiffness, replaced entirely by heartfelt joy.
“Teacher?! Weren’t you supposed to wait in the car? The airport is crowded and chaotic. What if…”
Xu Kaiqing gave him a disdainful look, ruthlessly interrupting him, “Who told you to dawdle? You’re not efficient at all in picking someone up. I might as well come by myself!”
Then turning to Jiang Fuyue, he immediately concealed his anger, leaving only a face full of smiles. “You’re here!”
Excitement and surprise overflowed in his words.
“Old Xu, why are you here too?” Jiang Fuyue walked over, patting him on the shoulder with a smile.
Yan Zhenfeng nearly rolled his eyes.
Why is this girl so presumptuous?
And, the crucial point is, the teacher, who usually emphasizes discipline so much, is actually not… angry!
Moreover, he looks so happy, as if he won a huge award!
Enchanting!
Really enchanting!
“You’ve come all this way, so of course, I have to personally pick you up!” Xu Kaiqing followed her cheerfully as they walked outside. “Hungry? Want to grab a meal?”
“I had a little on the plane, but I can still eat.”
“Come, come, come! I’m treating you. Order anything you want.”
“Then I won’t be polite.”
“What’s with being polite? Absolutely not allowed!”
Yan Zhenfeng trailed behind, dragging the suitcase. The two didn’t even notice him, not even a little!
The esteemed Professor Yan, reduced to a little wilted cabbage in the field, was labeled all over with the word “pitiful.”
After the meal, Yan Zhenfeng drove back to Q University.
Jiang Fuyue declined Xu Kaiqing’s volunteered company, opting to check in on her own.
Without any surprises, the opening ceremony would be rescheduled due to her arrival.
“Teacher, what are your plans now?”
“I’m going back to the lab! I haven’t had the chance to record the data for the control group from this morning. Perfect timing. You can help me out.”
Yan Zhenfeng: “!” No, I refuse. I want to escape.
Unfortunately, he had no choice.
“Look at your lack of spirit. How can you still be the dean for Jiang Fuyue?” Xu Laoshi thought seriously for a moment. “How about letting me take over?”
Yan Zhenfeng: “!”
The world has truly become surreal.
Meanwhile, Jiang Fuyue, dragging her suitcase, found the check-in counter. Suddenly, the luggage was taken from her hands. She instinctively looked up—
Oh, it’s someone she knows.
[Mini Theater, seeking votes]
Zhang Ziang: Believe it or not, the old dean is going through menopause.
Ninth Master (sighs): Clearly, it’s you who wants to move me.
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Guess who’s here? Take a guess.
Note: Pine-leaf peony: Also known as a sunflower, it loves warm, dry environments with plenty of sunlight. It will bloom as long as there is sufficient light. It can be planted in one’s own yard, easy to care for, and beautiful.
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