The thin winter afternoon sunlight gently bathed the area outside the airport's VIP passage.
A light breeze stirred a few loose strands of hair by her temples.
"Long time no see, Ouyang."
Hearing that familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar voice and feeling Tang Song's sincere, warm embrace—
For a brief moment, Ouyang Xuanyue was at a loss.
Violent ripples rose in her calm, water-like eyes.
The Tang Song in her memories had mostly been rational and restrained around her, perhaps even somewhat cold.
He was direct. No matter the matter or conversation, he always went straight to the point—precise and efficient.
Like a perfect precision instrument devoid of emotion.
Although she had long heard from Wen Ruan and the others that his emotional patterns had undergone tremendous changes over the past year—
She had never expected him to be so direct, so passionate.
Yet only moments later, she relaxed, the corners of her lips lifting into a smile only she herself could understand.
She opened her arms and returned the embrace with equal sincerity, though there was a hint of teasing in it.
She even lightly patted his broad back as though comforting a junior.
Secretary Chen Jing, standing nearby, watched this unbelievable scene. Her face struggled to remain calm, while waves crashed through her heart.
After following Ms. Ouyang for so many years, she had never seen her behave so intimately with any man—not even family.
After a long while, Tang Song drew in a soft breath and slowly released his arms.
Before meeting her, he had actually been filled with trepidation.
But after they met, just one embrace and one "It's been a long time"—
The unfamiliarity created by time and distance vanished in an instant.
Replaced by the joy of their long-awaited reunion.
A dazzling, heartfelt smile gradually