Read Novel Full Chapter 1167: Airport Pickup
Chapter 1167: Chapter 1167: Airport Pickup
As soon as they walked out of the airport, they saw Ling Wenhao, who had also come to pick someone up.
Xinyan turned her head to look at Jiang Peiqin, her eyes full of mischief. "So this is where you were waiting."
Sweet as she felt inside, Jiang Peiqin still worried about Ling Wenhao’s health. "Why did you run over here? Didn’t they say you still needed to rest for a while?"
Ling Wenhao’s eyes were brimming with doting affection. "I came by car, it’s not tiring at all. Don’t worry."
Xinyan didn’t plan to take the school-arranged bus back with her classmates, so she reported it to the team leader and the accompanying teacher.
Seeing that Jiang Peiqin and Ling Wenhao were almost done talking, she stepped forward to greet him. "Brother Ling, long time no see."
She didn’t mention how his recovery was going, so as not to affect his mood.
Ling Wenhao nodded to Xinyan. "Thank you for helping me take care of Peiqin."
Xinyan waved her hand and smiled. "Brother Ling, I really don’t dare take credit for that."
It was He Jinxuan at the side who spoke up and asked, "How’s your recovery going?"
Ling Wenhao smiled lightly. "Pretty good. Thanks a lot for your help last time."
He Jinxuan glanced at Xinyan. "We’re all friends, it’s only right; no need to be so polite."
Xinyan and Jiang Peiqin exchanged a look; clearly, the two of them didn’t know the inside story.
Seeing Jiang Peiqin’s questioning expression, Ling Wenhao explained, "When the accident happened last time, Brother He happened to be over there on business. He was the one who held those people down, found someone to escort me to the hospital, and helped clear everything up before he left."
Jiang Peiqin and Xinyan really didn’t know there was such a thing.
Xinyan understood that He Jinxuan stepping in had something to do with her friendship with Jiang Peiqin, though even if it had been someone else, He Jinxuan wouldn’t have just stood by and watched.
But the gratitude in Jiang Peiqin’s eyes was written all over her face. "I really can’t thank you enough. I won’t say any more polite nonsense—once Wenhao’s fully recovered, we’ll treat you to a meal."
He Jinxuan didn’t refuse and agreed with a smile.
After a few more words of small talk, they finally parted ways.
He Jinxuan loaded Xinyan’s suitcase into the car, then turned around, looking at Xinyan with a face full of indulgence. Seeing that no one around was paying attention to them, he leaned closer and said quietly, "I’ve been waiting forever for you to come back."
Xinyan smiled and asked, "Did you miss me?"
Hearing that, He Jinxuan’s heart skipped several beats.
He was usually someone who rarely said sweet words, yet now he actually answered, against his usual nature, "Yes, I did. I missed you so much."
As he spoke, he walked forward a bit, slightly embarrassed, and opened the front passenger door. "Get in. Let’s go home."
Xinyan responded in high spirits, "Okay, let’s go home."
He Jinxuan started the car. "Originally, my parents wanted to come pick you up too, but plans couldn’t keep up with changes."
As Xinyan waved toward Jiang Peiqin and the others who were about to leave as well, she replied, "I was only gone a few days. Whether they come or not doesn’t matter; we’ll see each other tonight anyway."
The car drove away from the airport, and the two of them chatted about what had happened around them over the past few days.
When they arrived at the Gu Family’s old house, the elderly couple were already at the gate with Han Chaojun, waiting for them.
Xinyan opened the door and got out of the car. "Grandpa, Grandma, I’m back."
She clapped her hands and reached toward Han Chaojun, who was in her grandfather’s arms. "Little Junjun, your sister’s back. Did you miss me?"
The little guy blinked his big eyes at Xinyan and reached out his small hands toward her with a smile.
Old Madam Gu watched the scene with a smile. "This little guy knows exactly what’s going on. As soon as your grandpa said you were coming back, he refused to stay in the house."
Xinyan smiled as she teased her little brother in her arms. "Our Junjun is really smart."
Probably because during Gu Wanqing’s pregnancy she had constantly eaten ingredients from the space, the little guy’s constitution, looks, and level of intelligence were all far beyond those of children his age.
Carrying the luggage down from the car, He Jinxuan reminded them, "It’s too hot; you all should go inside where it’s cool."
Just then, the people in the courtyard responsible for cooking and cleaning heard the commotion and came out as well, helping to carry the luggage into the yard.
They had just gone inside when the phone in the living room started ringing.
Old Madam Gu walked over as she spoke with a smile, "It must be your parents calling."
As soon as she picked up the phone, a voice came from the other end. "Mom, is my young lady home yet?"
Old Madam Gu’s face was all smiles. "She just got home, so don’t worry. Come back early tonight. I asked your dad to notify your Big Brother and Chunxue’s families, and also your Aunt Zhang. We’ll have a welcome-back dinner for Yanyan tonight."
Hearing that his young lady was home, Han Jingchen finally felt at ease. "Then I’ll trouble you to handle everything, Mom. Mom, I won’t talk to Yanyan now; I’ve got to go into a meeting room. I’ll hang up first."
Xinyan had wanted to say a few words to him, but just as she reached the phone, all she heard from the other end was the busy tone.
Old Madam Gu said with a smile, "He probably slipped out to make this call."
She had just put the receiver back when the phone rang again. Old Madam Gu smiled. "This must be your mother calling."
She picked up the phone with a smile, but as soon as she heard what was said on the other end, her expression changed instantly.