Yan Wen was especially chatty that day. Su Huilan did not remind him not to talk while eating as she usually did, while Mo Chengzhou quietly served him food and soup from beside him.
Xiao Qi sat quietly beside Yan Wen's bowl, neither speaking nor moving. He simply sat there obediently, blinking up at his host.
Su Huilan put some food on Yan Wen's plate. "The food at this restaurant Xiao Mo picked really is good. We can come here more often."
As soon as she said that, Su Huilan froze. She had nearly forgotten they were about to move away. How would they have the chance to come here often?
Yan Wen immediately made a decision. "I'll book a private room here for my birthday. How many days in advance do you have to reserve one?"
No matter how slowly they ate, a meal could only last so long. Once it was over, the inevitable still came.
Yan Wen said, "Let me drive you to the airport."
Su Huilan nodded. "All right."
Yan Lin and Mo Chengzhou sat in the back, while Su Huilan took the passenger seat. Looking at her reflection in the side mirror, she realized her eyes had been red for some time now.
Wherever there was a speed limit, Yan Wen drove even more slowly. Yan Lin rested with his eyes closed in the back seat, making no attempt to hurry him. If they missed their flight, they could simply rebook.
A journey that normally took two hours took three that day. After getting out, Yan Wen said to Mo Chengzhou, "Mr. Mo, I'll walk my parents inside. Could you wait here for me?"
Mo Chengzhou nodded. "Of course."
Yan Wen reached for Su Huilan's suitcase. "Come on, Mom. I'll walk you in."
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