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Putting her phone back in her bag, Qin Yao took a deep breath, dragged her suitcase, and walked heavily toward the boarding gate.

The airport was bustling with people, but she felt out of place in everything around her.

As the boarding announcement sounded, Qin Yao slowly boarded the plane.

After finding a seat and sitting down, she fastened her seatbelt and looked out the window.

As the plane took off, Qin Yao looked out the window at the city gradually shrinking, and a tear finally welled up in her eyes.

She knew that from this moment on, everything in the past would be left behind, and an unknown future would await her.

This unspoken farewell may forever remain a regret in her heart.

But she understood that this was a choice she had to make.

……

Chen Chen casually dried his hair with a towel and slowly walked out of the bathroom.

As soon as I looked up, I saw Lin Muxi standing anxiously beside the sofa, her brows furrowed and her eyes full of worry.

A thought struck him, and he quickly asked:

"What's wrong? Did Yao Yao not answer your call?"

Lin Muxi nodded slightly, a hint of unease in her voice:
"Yeah, I've called her twice already, but she hasn't answered. She never used to do this."

Chen Chen walked tenderly to Lin Muxi's side, gently pulled her into his arms, and softly comforted her:
"Honey, look at the time. It's almost one in the morning. It's so late. Yao Yao should be fast asleep by now. Don't worry too much."

Lin Muxi leaned against Chen Chen's chest, pouted slightly, and said with a hint of reproach:

“But even when she’s asleep, she’ll still answer my calls. When I call her and no one answers, I can’t help but start overthinking.”

Lin Muxi couldn't help but wonder if Qin Yao was leaving the country tonight.

Chen Chen gently patted Lin Muxi's back to comfort her:
"Maybe she's just too tired today and is sleeping really soundly. Call her again tomorrow morning, and you're sure to get through."

Lin Muxi slightly raised her head, looking at Chen Chen with her large, watery eyes, as if seeking more comfort:
"really?"

Chen Chen playfully pinched Lin Muxi's nose and said with a smile:

"Of course it's true. You're just worrying too much. Yao Yao is an adult and can take care of herself. Besides, think about it, what kind of accident could happen to her? Don't scare yourself."

Lin Muxi's emotions calmed down a bit after hearing Chen Chen's words, and she softly hummed in agreement.

Chen Chen continued, "You've been running around all day, why don't you take a shower first to relax, and then we can get some rest. Maybe we'll receive a message from Yao Yao tomorrow."

Lin Muxi glanced at her phone hesitantly and said:

"But I'm still a little worried. Should I try calling again?"

Chen Chen gently took her hand and said:
"Okay, then call one last time. If no one answers, let's forget about it for now, okay?"

Lin Muxi nodded and dialed Qin Yao's number again.

The phone rang in the quiet room, ringing for a long time, but no one answered.

A hint of disappointment flashed in Lin Muxi's eyes. Seeing this, Chen Chen hugged her even tighter and whispered in her ear:

"Don't worry, she might call back soon. Go take a shower first, I'll stay here with you."

Lin Muxi silently put down her phone and, accompanied by Chen Chen, slowly walked towards the restroom.

Chen Chen sat on the sofa and took out his phone to watch short videos.

In fact, he already had a guess in his mind.

Thinking back to what Qin Yao had said to Lin Muxi in the car, she probably already hadn't gone abroad. A little while later, the sound of running water came from the bathroom.
After an unknown amount of time, Lin Muxi came out of the shower, changed into a loose set of pajamas, and her hair was still slightly damp.

Chen Chen got up and walked to her side, gently drying her hair with a dry towel, and said:
"Don't think too much, go to sleep, tomorrow is another day."

Lin Muxi nodded obediently and walked to the bedside with Chen Chen, where they lay down.

Despite being physically exhausted, Qin Yao's image kept appearing in Lin Muxi's mind, and she tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

Chen Chen noticed Lin Muxi's movement, gently took her hand, and said:

"Don't worry, go to sleep, I'm here."

With Chen Chen's warm companionship, Lin Muxi's mood gradually calmed down, her breathing became more even, and she finally drifted off to sleep.

……

Several hours later, the plane finally arrived at its destination.

Stepping out of the cabin, the unfamiliar surroundings filled Qin Yao with a sense of loneliness.

She stood in the airport terminal, surrounded by people speaking different languages, which made her miss her relatives and friends far away even more.

After calming down a bit, Qin Yao took out her phone and dialed Lin Muxi's number.

Lin Muxi didn't sleep very well.

So the moment her phone rang, she immediately opened her eyes.

Her movement was quite loud, and it gently woke up Chen Chen who was next to her.

Lin Muxi quickly looked at her phone screen, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, and hurriedly said, "It's Yao Yao calling."

Chen Chen rubbed his eyes groggily, his voice hoarse from just waking up: "Answer it quickly."

Lin Muxi pressed the answer button impatiently, her tone full of anxiety and concern:

"Yaoyao, why did it take you so long to call me? Are you alright?"

Hearing her good friend's familiar and caring voice, Qin Yao's nose tingled and her eyes instantly welled up with tears.

She bit her lip, struggling to control her emotions that were about to overflow, and forced a light and cheerful tone:

"I...I'm abroad."

Upon hearing Qin Yao's words, Lin Muxi paused slightly, remained silent for a moment, seemingly confirming her suspicions, and then slowly said:
"As expected~"

Qin Yao took a deep breath and continued, feigning nonchalance:

"Hehe, I'm doing fine here, you don't need to worry..."

Lin Muxi said resentfully:

"You little devil Yao Yao, you scared me to death last night. I called you but you didn't answer, and you didn't even send me a message beforehand."

As she spoke, her nose tingled, she sniffed softly, and her eyes reddened slightly. She continued, "..."

"You're all alone over there, in a place you don't know anyone. You need to take good care of yourself, okay? If I find out you're not taking care of yourself, I'll really rush over there without hesitation and give you a good scolding first thing!"

On the other end of the phone, Qin Yao tried to make her voice sound more relaxed, forcing a smile as she said:
"Okay, don't worry about me. I'll take good care of myself. You too, take good care of yourself. And take good care of yourself and your senior too."

At least one of them should be living according to their own wishes, right?

A moment of silence fell over both ends of the phone, broken only by the soft sound of breathing. (End of Chapter)