Dongjiang City, Haifeng Village—a typical seaside fishing village. This was Xiao Yu's hometown.
A black sedan appeared at the entrance to the village and slowly drove inside. Development had been rapid in recent years, and even this coastal rural area now had cement roads leading right to people's doorsteps. Black Hawk was driving. Wang Hai had taken leave to go home, so Black Hawk was serving as Chen Mo's temporary bodyguard and driver.
Small colorful flags hung above the road, all bearing slogans welcoming the Lunar New Year. Every now and then, someone would curiously glance at the luxury car passing through.
Xiao Yu sat in the car, her fists clenched tightly. It was not homesickness that made her timid, but sheer nervousness. She was even more nervous than Chen Mo about bringing him home, terrified that her family would object.
"Stop up ahead." Xiao Yu pointed toward the intersection in front of them.
"You lead the way. I'll carry the luggage. Black Hawk, go into town and find somewhere to stay first. I'll contact you if anything comes up," Chen Mo instructed.
I should learn to drive in the future. Otherwise, getting anywhere will be inconvenient.
Carrying the luggage, Chen Mo followed beside Xiao Yu, looking around and memorizing the roads in the area. Xiao Yu's nervous appearance, however, struck him as adorable.
"Don't worry," Chen Mo said.
Hearing Chen Mo's reassurance, Xiao Yu let out a breath, a smile appearing on her face as she nodded lightly.
"To be honest, I'm a little nervous too. I ran off with your father's most beloved daughter. I'm worried he might beat me up when I get there," Chen Mo said with a smile.
"He won't. My dad isn't some violent maniac," Xiao Yu said.
As they walked home, Xiao Yu's