Airport Reunion with a Classmate

Three days later.

Noon.

Jiangnan Province, provincial capital.

A taxi stopped outside the airport. Dong Xuebin paid the fare and got out. He had no large luggage, only a small bag in hand as he strolled inside. Checking the time, he saw boarding was not far off. Regretfully, he cast a few glances at the beautiful scenery outside the airport. He had no time to tour the provincial capital today. He should head to Macau first, then take a look around the city when he returned if he had the time.

Inside the terminal.

Dong Xuebin went to check in.

Ring, ring, ring. His wife's number popped up on his phone.

Dong Xuebin reached into his pocket, answered it, and said, "You there already?"

"We just got off the plane. We're here," Xie Huilan said with a smile. "What about you?"

"I haven't boarded yet. I just got my boarding pass. You got there pretty quickly," Dong Xuebin said.

Xie Huilan chuckled. "Our flight was in the morning. Of course we got here quickly. Take your time, kid. We're heading to the hotel to check in first."

Dong Xuebin grunted. "Send me the address later. I'll come find you when I get there."

"Want Sister Xie to arrange a car to pick you up? I can let the hotel know?" Xie Huilan asked.

Dong Xuebin shook his head. "Forget it. You're there for an inspection and study trip, and bringing family along is already a perk. Let's not make special arrangements for ourselves. It won't look good if people see it. Vice-Governor Jia is leading this tour, right? Then we need to be even more careful. This trip is mainly for fun, so don't create unnecessary trouble."

"Hehe, he was originally supposed to."

"Hm? What do you mean, originally?"

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