Power and Wealth
Chapter 1278 – Chance encounter on the plane
Noon.
The weather is scorching.
Although it’s Spring, Hong Kong is nearer to the equator. It is warmer than the mainland.
Dong Xuebing boarded the plane and felt the cool air from the air conditioner. He found his seat and sat down. He sat by the windows and looked at the clear skies. Sis Zhang’s flight departed, and he was exhausted. After all, he did not sleep last night. But he was satisfied and not very sleepy. He had solved Zhang Longjuan’s company’s financial issues and got a French kiss from her.
Sis Zhang…
She is open and almost scared Dong Xuebing to death.
Dong Xuebing benefited but pretended otherwise.
The passengers were still boarding, and Dong Xuebing took out his phone to call home.
Ring… ring… ring…
“Hello, Xiao Bing.” Dong Xuebing’s mother answered.
Dong Xuebing smiled. “What are you doing, mum?”
Luan Xiaoping replied. “I just finished lunch. Wait… I will switch to hands-free.”
Dong Xuebing asked. “Why are you switching to hands-free? Is someone else at home?”
“Huilan and Yunxuan are here. It’s Saturday, and we just ate lunch. How are you? I am thinking of visiting you.”
“No need. I am fine.”
Xie Huilan asked. “Haha… Are you outside having fun? Why is your background so noisy?”
Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. “I am walking along the streets. It’s noisy.”
“You are so free. You made appointments to meet others and disappeared. They could not get you on your mobile, and I must answer your calls.”
“Huh? I forgot to charge my phone.”
Qu Yunxuan said. “When are you coming back, Xiao Bing?”
“My checks are almost done. I should be coming back soon. Where is Qianqian? Is she sleeping?”
“No. I am carrying her. Here, listen.” Qu Yunxuan laughed.
Little Qianqian said some gibberish happily into the phone.
Dong Xuebing felt warm as he chatted with his family. He chatted with them for a while before hanging up. He finished his tasks here, and it’s time to return. He promised to meet his friends in Fen Zhou City. It’s not easy for him to have a long break, and he wants to spend time with his family.
I will go back two days later.
Dong Xuebing decided to rest in Beijing for two days before going back.
Dong Xuebing thought for a while and called Yu Meixia. He met Xie Huilan, Qu Yunxuan, and Xu Yan in Fen Zhou City these days and met Geng Yuehua a while ago in Beijing. It’s been a while since he met Sis Yu. He misses her as she is most submissive to him among his women.
Ring… ring… ring…
The phone rang for a while before Yu Meixia answered.
“Hello? Xiao Bing?” Yu Meixia was panting, and her background was noisy. She seemed to be running.
“It’s me. Where are you?”
“I am preparing to go back after my holiday.”
“You went for a long holiday. How was it?”
“Not bad. Huff… Qianqian is happy.”
“Are you running? What happened? Why are you in a rush?”
“I am rushing for my flight. Our cab broke down on the way to the airport. I just arrived at the departure hall with my parents.”
“Oh, then go and check in quickly. Don’t be late for your flight. I will call you later.”
“All right. I… I will call you when I return to Beijing. We will rest in Beijing for a day and return to Fen Zhou City tomorrow.”
“Ok. Go and check in now. You will miss your flight if you are late.”
Dong Xuebing did not bother her and hung up. He leaned back to take a nap.
One minute…
Five minutes…
Ten minutes…
Suddenly, someone was talking from the door.
The air stewardess said. “Please keep your luggage in the overhead compartment. We will be closing the doors now.”
“Ok. Ah… we almost missed the flight.”
“It’s hard to get tickets for Beijing. We have to wait for another day if we miss this flight.”
“Let’s go to our seats. Meixia and Qianqian are tired from the running.”
“Haha… just treat it as exercise. You have been working from morning until night. You should start exercising.”
It was a middle-aged couple talking. Dong Xuebing listened to their conversation and felt their voices were familiar. He closed his eyes until he heard ‘Meixia’ and ‘Qianqian’ names.” He quickly opened his eyes and looked towards them.
A few familiar faces walked along the aisle.
Liu Chenlong and Qian Lihua walked in front with their luggage.
Behind them were a mother and daughter. They looked alike, and the mother was in her thirties. She looks mature and curvy. She wore a long dress, beige stockings, and white heels. Her hair was pinned up in a bun. This is an old hairstyle, but she is beautiful. Her daughter wore a flowery dress and held her mother’s hand.
That’s Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian!
Dong Xuebing was surprised and stood up and waved at them. “Uncle Liu! Aunt Qian! Sis Yu! Qianqian! Over here.”
They were surprised and looked over.
“Xuebing?”
“Eh? Xiao Bing?”
“Ah! Uncle Dong!”
Dong Xuebing smiled. “What a coincidence. I called Sister Yu earlier and knew you were rushing for your flight. We are on the same flight!”
Liu Chenlong laughed. “Coincident.”
Qian Lihua smiled. “Why are you here?”
“I came for some work and looked for a friend.” Dong Xuebing replied.
Yu Meixia was anxious. “You… I heard you are injured. Why are you running around? What if your injuries got worse?”
Dong Xuebing laughed. “I am fine. Oh, why are you all in Hong Kong?”
“We came for a stopover.” Liu Chenlong said. “It’s not easy to go on a trip. We want to visit more places. I had used up all my leaves and had to go back.”
They walked to Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing quickly went over to help them with their luggage. “Let me help.”
“Stop… stop… You are still in bandages.” Yu Meixia stopped him. She does not want him to get injured.
They were seated not far away from Dong Xuebing.
When Liao Chenlong, Qian Lihua, and Yu Meixia kept their luggage, Dong Xuebing chatted with Yu Qianqian. “Did you have fun?”
Yu Qianqian smiled shyly. “Yes. It’s so interesting.”
“Haha… you enjoyed yourself. I will bring you for holidays when I am free.”
Yu Qianqian was overjoyed. “Really?”
Dong Xuebing laughed. “When have I lied to you?”
Yu Qianqian nodded shyly.
Dong Xuebing turned and said to the passengers beside him. “Hi, I met a few friends. Can I trouble you all to switch seats with my friends? It’s fine if you are unwilling.”
The man asked. “Over there?”
“It’s three rows behind.”
“All right.”
“Thank you. Sorry to trouble you.”
Yu Meixia came over and thanked them. “Thank you.”
The man and woman smiled and changed seats with them.
After the passengers left their seats, Dong Xuebing returned to his seat. Yu Meixia sat in the middle, and Yu Qianqian sat next to the aisle. The plane was taking off, and the stewardess came to ask them to be seated. Liu Chenlong and Qian Lihua could not chat with Dong Xuebing. They returned to their seats.
The plane started to move towards the runway.
Dong Xuebing looked at Yu Meixia. He knows her parents could not hear them if he spoke softly. “I thought about you earlier, and you appeared a few minutes later. Haha… I thought you would be tan. Why are you still so fair, and you become prettier.”
Yu Meixia blushed. “No, I did not.”
Dong Xuebing likes to tease her. “It’s true. You are prettier than before.”
Yu Meixia blushed and said. “No… I did not.” She suddenly remembered something and looked at Dong Xuebing’s body. “How are your injuries?”
Dong Xuebing moved his arm. “Look. I am fine.”
“I am talking about your other hand.” Yu Meixia pulled up his sleeves carefully. Her eyes turned red when she saw the bloody bandages underneath. “Why are you hurt so seriously?”
Dong Xuebing felt her concern and laughed. “It’s not serious.”
Yu Meixia looked as if she got hurt. She rolled down his sleeves carefully and pulled his collar to look inside. She bit her lips.
Dong Xuebing held her hand and did not let her see. “Stop. It will scare Qianqian. You should know I recover fast. These minor injuries are nothing. Look at you. Why are you going to cry again? You are a grown-up.”
Yu Qianqian was tired. She held her mother’s arm and fell asleep.
Dong Xuebing bent forward slightly to look at Qianqian. Liu Chenlong could not see them because they were a few rows behind. He reached out and held her hand.
Yu Meixia blushed and tried to pull away.
Dong Xuebing did not let go and held her tightly.
Yu Meixia lowered her head and dared not to say anything.