Chapter 1443 - 1433: Setting Out

Chapter 1443: Chapter 1433: Setting Out

In less than five minutes, he had already found out who was plotting to harm him. After Jiang Cheng understood the circumstances, his eyes showed full disdain. It was merely the gangsters from yesterday he had dealt with, oh well! Are today’s thugs teaming up to play mahjong now?

What is there for Jiang Cheng to be afraid of? Humph, once they come to attack, I’ll take down one; come in twos, I’ll wipe out a pair! Jiang Cheng conveyed the details to his colleagues at the company, clearly, Xu Ying was also present.

She could have stayed at the company to continue waiting, but some force kept pulling at her heart, making her restless, and she just had to follow him to the hospital.

Xu Ying knew it was the accomplices of yesterday’s gangsters who were responsible, and couldn’t help but feel both worried and guilty.

If it weren’t for her insistence yesterday on having a proper meal, insisting on returning to the restaurant known for the "bomb incident"; seeing the issue was not resolved, still dragging Jiang Cheng away from attending urgent work.

How would he be here getting an IV drip, almost getting into a car accident, possibly never returning?

Suddenly, words of concern or affection couldn’t be uttered, Xu Ying could only stare dazedly at Jiang Cheng.

Jiang Cheng saw the woman’s hesitating demeanor and eyes full of affection, understanding her thoughts quite thoroughly.

He teased, "Oh dear, stop overthinking things, alright! I’m really too clever; otherwise, I wouldn’t have got away."

Xu Ying pressed her lips together without replying.

Jiang Cheng raised his other hand and gently stroked the woman’s (King Zhao) head saying it’s okay, even if you didn’t go for the meal, I knew the issue had to be dealt with. It’s fate, not your fault. Plus, I’m still here, all right, be good!

Xu Ying couldn’t help but feel greedy for Jiang Cheng’s embrace, finding it very warm, and even the corners of her mouth started to lift unconsciously.

Then, upon hearing the hospital room door "click" open, Xu Ying immediately stepped aside from Jiang Cheng.

The assistant walked towards the bed, saw the IV drip and said, "President Jiang, your phone." Jiang Cheng saw it was Elder Xu calling and immediately answered. On the other end, a voice couldn’t help but express admiration, "You indeed are excellent! Surviving past such danger must come with fortune!"

Jiang Cheng merely laughed and didn’t respond.

Elder Xu continued, "This time catching the gangsters, you’ve earned a first-class merit, you must come to the dinner party!"

Jiang Cheng knew that this time he couldn’t refuse even if he wanted to, and didn’t want to waste effort saying, "Since you said so, I’ll be there for sure! Rest assured!"

Only then did Elder Xu allow Jiang Cheng to rest well and hung up the phone.

After Jiang Cheng hung up the phone, Xu Ying realized Jiang Cheng agreed to Grandpa’s invitation, she couldn’t help but feel moved.

Having been outside for so long, finally a chance to go home and take a look, right? But no, only Jiang Cheng was invited, not me, what to do, could you perhaps take me along?" Xu Ying murmured softly, peering down at her intertwined fingers.

Jiang Cheng’s mind conjured up a hint of mischief, jokingly said, "Female Knight Xu, what did you say?" Xu Ying’s heart was full of anxiety and longing to return home, and she didn’t even bicker with Jiang Cheng this time.

She looked at Jiang Cheng with a face full of anticipation, eyes wide open seemingly filled with stars and the great sea, sparkling and intelligent, she implored, "I miss home, can you take me back with you?"

Jiang Cheng seeing this Xu Ying, couldn’t resist rubbing Xu Ying’s face, not teasing her anymore. He gently caressed Xu Ying’s head and replied, "Sure! Why not?"

The usually high and mighty Xu Ying, like a little princess, felt awkward seeing such a Jiang Cheng, yet for some reason she couldn’t help but feel happy, even the corners of her mouth lifted uncontrollably.

Coming to her senses, Xu Ying hesitated twice but still pretended to be angry and turned her head, even pouting her soft lips. Jiang Cheng couldn’t help but find this side of Xu Ying amusing.

"So when shall we actually head back?" Xu Ying asked with a face full of anticipation. Thinking about seeing Grandpa again made Xu Ying feel happy in her heart, she couldn’t help but get excited.

Looking at the girl who is calm and reserved, yet lively like a running rabbit, no... she should be the stubborn and tough girl, Jiang Cheng couldn’t help but feel a rush of unknown emotion, naive yet thrilling.

"We’ll depart this afternoon, don’t be angry," Jiang Cheng couldn’t resist coaxing the girl. Suddenly, Xu Ying seemed invigorated, immediately pulling out her phone and said, "Then I’ll book the ticket right away, yay, finally going home."

Jiang Cheng watching Xu Ying’s lively hops couldn’t help but be captivated, feeling the woman surrounded by a halo. At this moment, she was his angel, the light he wanted to pursue.

Seeing Jiang Cheng’s dazed gaze, Xu Ying couldn’t help but feel shy, a blush climbed onto her face like a spring breeze that turns into rain, like a rainbow after the rain.

Ultimately it was Jiang Cheng who reacted first, feeling extremely awkward, so he coughed softly, "ahem ahem."

Xu Ying snapped out of Jiang Cheng’s cough, and with considerable wit and cleverness said, "Hey, I said your health isn’t good, right? Next time eat some throat lozenges."

Jiang Cheng unconsciously brushed his hand across his face, hurriedly said, "Go pack your change of clothes and necessary items otherwise when the plane takes off in the afternoon, there won’t be time to get these trivial things sorted."

Immediately Xu Ying ran back home to pack her things, and of course, also needed to pack things for the "patient" Jiang Cheng.

Come dusk, both Xu Ying and Jiang Cheng were already aboard the plane heading to Xu Ying’s hometown.

Xu Ying had fallen asleep, her head unconsciously leaned against Jiang Cheng’s shoulder while sleeping.

Jiang Cheng looked at the girl’s tender little face and slightly open lips due to deep sleep, couldn’t bear to wake Xu Ying, so he maintained the same sitting posture.

Even though his whole body was stiff and his shoulder was aching immensely, Jiang Cheng kept on without yielding.

Suddenly, the airplane began to tilt left and right, and the broadcast started to relay something.

Respected passengers, due to weather conditions, the plane has encountered significant turbulence, please do not panic and remain seated! Thank you, everyone, for your cooperation.

Xu Ying was also woken up by this sudden turbulence, in a daze she clutched tight to Jiang Cheng’s arm.

Jiang Cheng smiled and said, "Silly, it’s alright, just some turbulence effect."

Xu Ying awakened further, no time to feel embarrassed about her prior action of holding Jiang Cheng tightly, only fell into the fear of the aircraft incident.

The broadcast conveyed another mechanical message, "Dear passengers, hello. I am the captain of this flight, due to weather reasons, we must make an emergency landing at the nearest airport. Please understand!"

Soon after, Jiang Cheng and Xu Ying dragged their luggage off the plane, to the terminal lounge waiting for the weather to improve before resuming their journey.

"Jiang Cheng, how much longer until we can go home?" Xu Ying asked listlessly. Jiang Cheng smiled warmly in response, comforting her, "Be good, read a book or check your phone, the moment the weather clears up we’ll go, no rush."

Xu Ying shook her head "Ugh, unfortunately, my phone’s almost out of battery, maybe I’ll just rest for a while."

Jiang Cheng couldn’t help but pat Xu Ying’s head, said, "Sleep, be good! As time ticked by, Xu Ying had already leaned into Jiang Cheng’s embrace and fallen asleep, yet the passengers in the row behind Jiang Cheng gradually began to get restless due to the long wait.

Slowly, those people from grumbling mouths gradually erupted into shouting curses, finally escalated into a full-on brawl.

Initially Jiang Cheng had no intention, but upon seeing Xu Ying’s sleep becoming increasingly uneasy, eventually even waking the little woman up.