Chapter 137

Smoke."

At the airport, just before they parted, Lan Lin held Lan Yeping's hand, his face full of reluctance.

Lan Yeping was deeply touched. Smiling, he patted Lan Lin's head. "All right, all right. Just enjoy your trip with your uncle and aunt. Your grandpa's lived this long. You think I can't look after myself?"

"That's not the point. I saw you sneaking a drink last time."

Lan Lin pouted. The young boy wore a baseball cap and a tracksuit and was brimming with energy. "I've already asked Grandma Chen to keep an eye on you. If you drink, she'll call me."

He Chunlian and the others couldn't help laughing.

Lan Yeping rubbed his nose. "Fine, fine. I promise I won't drink."

Just then, the boarding announcement came over the speakers. Lan Yeping said, "Hurry along. Give me a call when you arrive."

"All right. Head home, sir. We'll take good care of little Lin."

Liang Ying drew Lan Lin over and waved to Lan Yeping as she spoke.

Lan Yeping watched them pass through the boarding gate before reluctantly leaving.

His driver and assistant came over.

The assistant supported him. "Chairman, little Lan is all grown up, and his English is excellent. You don't need to worry so much."

Leaning on his cane as he walked, Lan Yeping sighed. "I know. But he's my only grandson. How could I not worry?"

As he spoke, a familiar figure flashed past the corner of his eye. He was about to take a closer look when his assistant asked, "Chairman, should we go to the Department Store first, or the Textile Factory?"

His attention diverted, Lan Yeping thought no more of it.

The familiar figure was none other than Song Jianshe. Plane ticket in hand, he hurried toward Guo Pu and Song