The next day.
Just before eleven in the morning.
Qingxi Province, provincial capital airport terminal.
After getting off the plane, Dong Xuebin picked up his checked luggage, wheeled his suitcase out of the terminal at an unhurried pace, and stood beneath the sun, looking up at the blue sky and thick clouds. He took a deep breath, then slowly let it out. The air here was incredibly fresh, and the sky seemed especially high. The environment was indeed far better than in the Capital City. He had been away for a month, and Dong Xuebin found himself missing Zhenshui County a little. Poor as it was, it had its own rustic charm. After living in the city for too long, there were always days when one felt the urge to get away from all the noise and bustle.
He was back.
This time, it really felt like he had been gone for a long while.
Dong Xuebin lit a cigarette and held it between his lips as he glanced outside.
"Xuebin." Someone suddenly called out to him from nearby.
He looked over and saw Yao Cui. Dong Xuebin waved. "Cui'er."
Yao Cui was wearing a light-colored floral dress and oversized sunglasses. If they had not been old classmates for so many years, Dong Xuebin probably would not have recognized her. She was dressed very fashionably, and the sunglasses in particular gave her an extra touch of maturity and poise.
"How are your injuries?"
"They're pretty much healed, haha."
"So fast? No way?"
"I recover quickly. Is the car over there?"
"Yeah, let's go. I'll carry your suitcase."
"No need. I can handle it. It's pretty heavy."
"That's exactly why I'm taking it. You're not fully recovered yet."
"Why are you being so polite? Come on. You walk ahead. Don't worry