Fog Returns to the Capital

Chapter 61 My husband went too?
……

According to the agreed time.

Li Wu arrived at the training location in the afternoon.

It's in an old base, which I heard used to be an official training ground.

It was only because Director Chen, who directed this film, had the most powerful background in the Beijing film circle, and had already directed several tribute dramas and achieved good results, that he was temporarily borrowed.

Li Wu's assistant, Xiao Xiao, came with her.

However, once they arrived, only she was allowed to go in.

Li Wu dragged her suitcase and started looking for her assigned dormitory following the signs.

I don't know if it was because she arrived early or because she hadn't found the right place. The entire training base looked deserted, with hardly anyone around.

When we reached a place with about a dozen steps...

Li Wu stopped in her tracks.

She glanced at the approximate length of the steps and double-checked the directions on the sign next to her before finally folding up the handle of her suitcase, preparing to lift it up in one go.

But don't want to.

Just as she placed her hand on the handle, a clear, cold, and dignified voice rang out behind her.

"Dawn Mist".

Hearing the sound, Li Wu turned her head and saw a familiar face.

It is Xu Xiling.

His handsome face still wore a cool and dignified expression.

He was tall and imposing, dressed entirely in black trousers. The trouser legs were tucked into black boots, giving him a cold and aloof aura. Even every corner of his clothing seemed to exude a sharp, clean, and cold edge.

Li Wu paused for a moment.

She hadn't expected to run into him here, but she quickly realized who it was. Li Wu smiled slightly and greeted him politely, "Mr. Xu."

"Here for training?"

While talking.

Xu Xiling had already walked towards her.

Li Wu nodded, then replied, "Director Chen told us to come and report today."

There was a hint of respect in his tone.

Perhaps because of her father, she has a natural sense of awe towards people who wear this outfit.

After getting closer.

Xu Xiling glanced at the suitcase standing next to her and asked, "Are you going to take it upstairs?"

Hear the words.

Li Wu nodded subconsciously, but before she could say anything, she saw Xu Xiling's large, strong hands easily lift her suitcase.

Then, he strode up the stairs.

Li Wu stood there, stunned for a moment.

But in a flash, she quickly followed suit.

Xu Xiling carried the 28-inch suitcase as if it were a simple, lightweight toy.

The pinkish-purple of the suitcase clashed completely with his all-black outfit, and coupled with his cold and dignified aura, it created a distinct sense of incongruity.

"Thank you."

As soon as Li Wu saw Xu Xiling place the suitcase on the ground, she quickly thanked him.

Xu Xiling's gaze fell on her fair, snow-white face, and he responded with a faint sound.

Perhaps knowing that she was there for training, Li Wu dressed very simply.

A white shirt paired with light-colored jeans made her long legs look straight and slender.

Her pretty, delicate face was lightly made up, with black hair and red lips, and a pair of beautiful eyes as clear as snow.

She was like the most dazzling beauty in this gloomy base.

Xu Xiling's gaze lingered on her face for a second or two before he looked away.

It was a very, very brief moment, even shorter than two seconds. So brief that the undercurrent in his eyes hadn't even stirred before it vanished without a trace. After thanking him, Li Wu wanted to ask Xu Xiling why he was there, but worried that asking would be abrupt.

then.

Li Wu pointed in the direction of the sign and said in a soft voice, "Mr. Xu, shall I go to my dormitory first?"

Xu Xiling's handsome face remained expressionless, except for a slight ripple in the depths of his eyes, carrying a hint of contemplation.

But actually, there's not much to think about.

He simply responded with a faint "Mm".

Upon hearing this, Li Wu smiled politely at him before pushing her suitcase away.

The two were not close, but not far either.

So the moment I turned around.

Even the slightest relaxation from Li Wu was clearly seen by Xu Xiling.

Xu Xiling watched Li Wu's departing figure.

His gaze upon her was like the weather at that moment—neither snowing nor raining, not even a gentle breeze blowing. An endless expanse of emptiness, leaving only the long, silent passage of time.

"Boss!"

A young and powerful voice suddenly broke the silence.

A young man of about twenty-four or twenty-five years old saw Xu Xiling and ran over excitedly.

"We were discussing why you took on this training when you suddenly walked away. Boss, do you not want to answer?"

Even after jogging for a short distance, the young man's breathing remained perfectly steady. Aside from the doubt and confusion in his voice, his speech was as calm as ever.

This shows how high the intensity of their training is.

Xu Xiling didn't respond to him, and didn't even glance at him.

Just as he turned to leave, he casually uttered, "Go back and train more."

Under Xu Xiling, extra training had become commonplace. They would even feel uneasy if there wasn't one.

The young man, unfazed by the question, became even more persistent in pursuing it. As he turned to follow, he displayed an immense thirst for knowledge.

"Boss, just tell me, why did you take on this training?"

……

Zhou Jinghuai was on a business trip during that time.

There's a project in Shenzhen that he needs to take a look at. The investment is too large, and there are disagreements about the location; after all, it's a project jointly managed by several cities.

The people in Shenzhen couldn't make up their minds and couldn't afford the risks, so they wanted him to go over and finalize the plan.

We were busy for several days in a row. Even the heads of several cities came together for a meeting, and the final implementation plan was finalized overnight.

Zhou Jinghuai handed the newly signed and approved planning documents to his secretary. Before the secretary could even turn around after receiving them with both hands, He Yanting pushed open the door and entered.

"Still busy so late?"

Zhou Jinghuai gestured for his secretary to leave first before looking up at the person who had entered. "Is there something you need?"

"Does it have to be something specific for me to come to you?"

He Yanting casually found a chair and sat down.

Zhou Jinghuai didn't speak, but simply gestured for him to look at the clock hanging on the wall.

"..."

It is indeed a bit late.

A knock sounded, and the aunt came in and carefully served tea and snacks. She then left, gently closing the door behind her.

He Yanting didn't move, but slowly played with the fine blue and white porcelain teacup.

It quieted down for a while.

He Yanting then spoke slowly and deliberately, "I heard that a famous director in Beijing's film circle is preparing a film, and most of the actors in the circle have gone to participate."

Zhou Jinghuai remained calm and said indifferently, "My wife went too?"

"more than."

(End of this chapter)