The 'cash power' was indeed potent. The taxi driver's eyes lit up, his expression shifting as suddenly as a Sichuan opera mask. A grin spread across his face. "Miss, you just sit tight. I guarantee you won't miss your flight."
Before Meng Jingwei could react, the car sped up, a powerful push against her back.
Meng Jingwei felt nothing amiss, a smile gracing her lips.
A Ye, wait for me. Wait until I come back for you.
An hour and a half later, Meng Jingwei boarded the plane smoothly.
The taxi had been fast, but the airport's stringent checks had cost them time. In her frustration, Meng Jingwei contacted Desitini, who pulled some strings with the airport staff, securing a special arrangement for her.
As the plane took off, Meng Jingwei settled into her seat, a thrill coursing through her. She kept checking her phone, each second feeling like it was crawling.
She had never felt time pass so slowly.
More than ten hours later, the plane landed in Lancheng.
Meng Jingwei rushed out of the airport. She was about to hail a taxi when she learned that Desitini had already informed Song Ci.
The moment she exited the arrival hall, she saw Song Ci waiting for her at the entrance.
"Madam?"
Song Ci hurried over, handing Meng Jingwei her coat. "It's snowing. You should put this on."
Meng Jingwei's mind was filled with thoughts of Qing Muye. She casually took the coat, draping it over her arm, and asked with a frown, "Are you sure it's him?"
"Yes."
"Good. Book a flight to Jiangnan immediately."
Since it was confirmed that she had found Qing Muye, Meng Jingwei was eager to go see him without delay.
"No, I can't. Pei Ying specifically ordered me to bring you back to rest after picking you up. Otherwise, she'll have my head."
Song Ci pouted, sighing. "Although I really want to see the boss, Madam, you're carrying two little young masters. I have to take good care of you both."
"Let me check the flights."
There was a considerable distance between Lancheng and Jiangnan. Driving would take much longer than flying.
Meng Jingwei checked flights on her phone and breathed a sigh of relief. "There's a flight to Qingshui City in two and a half hours. We can then transfer to Jiangnan."
"Madam, you..."
Song Ci looked helpless. "Your health is more important."
"Don't worry, I know my own condition very well." She smiled confidently and booked the tickets on her phone.
It was past six in the evening when they departed from Country C. Due to the time difference, it was also evening upon arrival in Lancheng.
Meng Jingwei had no time to rest. She dozed off in the car after booking her flight and then took off with Song Ci to Jiangnan.
The next day, at ten in the morning, Meng Jingwei and Song Ci successfully arrived at a small town in Jiangnan.
Jiangnan was pleasant year-round, with a much milder climate than Lancheng. The temperature was in the teens, requiring only a thin knit sweater and a light jacket.
Outside the airport, Han Yu and Lu Yanming were there to pick her up.
Seeing them, Meng Jingwei immediately stepped forward, suppressing her overwhelming excitement. "Where... where is he?"
Han Yu and Lu Yanming pursed their lips, exchanged glances, and finally told Meng Jingwei, "He's fine. But we didn't tell him you're here."
It was Lu Yanming who spoke.
A strong intuition told Meng Jingwei that things were not so simple, but she didn't show it. She merely nodded slightly and got into the car.
Inside the car, she took off her black down jacket and wore her beige knit sweater. Although the temperature was just right, Meng Jingwei felt incredibly hot, soon breaking out in a sweat.
As the car passed a store, she said, "Brother Lu, please stop. Wait for me. I need to buy some clothes."