They surrounded me right after the breakup.

noon the next day.

Having adjusted to the time difference, Jiang Han felt refreshed and invigorated.

After washing up and changing into casual clothes, he went to the restaurant just in time for afternoon tea.

Wang Jing arrived first: "President Jiang, you're finally awake."

"I thought you were going to sleep until night and go straight to the show."

Jiang Han pulled out a chair, sat down, and poured himself a cup of black tea.

"By the way, tonight's show is the highlight, are your clothes ready?"

There's a set in the box.

"Oh? Was this battle robe specially prepared by President Jiang?"

"I didn't notice, Qingning tidied it up for me."

She said that in Paris you don't need to dress too formally, but you also can't dress too casually.

Wang Jing remarked, "President Jiang truly is a role model for men; someone helps you pack your luggage and choose your clothes."

"You live a life that makes me envious."

Outside the window, cruise ships come and go on the Seine, and the sun gradually sets.

"That's enough, go back and change your clothes."

"Tonight is the main event, so I need to get ready properly."

One hour later, in the hotel lobby.

Wang Jing was the first to step out of the elevator.

Navy blue double-breasted suit, with a patterned tie.

His hair was combed back into a slicked-back style, and his leather shoes were polished to a shine.

As a middle-aged man who often appears greasy and unattractive, he tries his best to make himself look more energetic.

He waited in the lobby for a moment, and then the elevator doors opened again.

The Jianghan Plain has appeared.

A greyish-white suit, custom-made to order.

It perfectly matches Jiang Han's robust and upright figure, making his already strong physique appear even more mature and composed.

The cuffs of his trousers were rolled up slightly, revealing brown leather shoes.

As Jiang Han walked through the lobby, several female guests who were checking in openly stared and admired him.

Women in the romantic city make no attempt to hide their cravings.

Wang Jing looked him over from head to toe several times.

He gave a crisp, decisive thumbs-up.

"Stylish!"

He looked down at his dark blue suit again.

"To be honest, I used to think I was one of the better dressers in the industry."

"But compared to him, President Jiang felt like he was just an insurance salesman."

"Brother Wang is too modest! We have different styles."

"Damn it."

"Let's make it clear first, when we get backstage at the show, let's keep our distance."

"Especially when I'm chatting with girls!"

The two walked out chatting and laughing.

Outside the hotel, an extra-long black luxury car was parked on the side of the road.

The car's paint gleamed darkly in the twilight, followed by two black Mercedes-Benzes in front and behind.

The doorman opened the car door, and the two bent down and sat in the back seat.

The carriage is spacious, with genuine leather seats arranged in a circle.

Iced drinks were placed on the small bar counter in the middle.

The show will take place in a temporary venue not far ahead.

From afar, a long queue could be seen forming at the entrance, with flashes of light constantly going off.

……

Meanwhile, at Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Xiao Xiao pushed her suitcase out of the terminal.

Although we departed only a few hours later than Jianghan.

However, because the tickets were booked at the last minute, the flights required a layover in Dubai.

It caused a delay, and we landed much later than expected.

The flights to the Middle East were full of Arab businessmen wearing headscarves.

The cabin was filled with a strong aroma of spices.

Xiao Xiao nestled in her economy class seat, dozing off and waking up repeatedly.

My neck is crooked from sleeping like that.

The airport exit was bustling with people, including a large number of foreigners with dark skin.

Xiao Xiao was a little confused.

Who am I? Where am I? What am I supposed to do?

Is this Europe?

Two heavily armed patrol officers stood nearby.

The patrol dog crouched at the police officer's feet, vigilantly scanning the crowd.

Xiao Xiao pulled her backpack closer to her chest.

Before she came, she searched online for information about the safety situation in Paris, and the comments section sent chills down her spine.

Phone snatching on the subway, bag snatching by motorcyclists, and free shopping sprees...

The claims circulating online suddenly seem incredibly true.

The security situation doesn't seem that good!

Ugh! It's fundamentally terrible!

Xiao Xiao was already short, just 1.6 meters tall.

Standing among a group of tall Europeans, he appeared even more inconspicuous.

She stood there and spun around several times.

For a fleeting moment, she wondered if she had acted too impulsively.

There was no itinerary, no hotel reservation, and no airport pickup arranged.

There were taxis at the airport exit, but she didn't even know where she was going.

I was too excited to wait during my layover in Dubai.

In the group chat, I boasted to Lin Yaoyao that I was coming to Paris right away.

Now that initial surge of energy has subsided, and my mind is clear.

I originally planned to go directly to the entrance of the show venue and block Jiang Han.

But what if you arrive at the show venue and don't find anyone there? Wouldn't that be a wasted trip?

Xiao Xiao hesitated for a few seconds, but reason prevailed over emotion, and she dialed Jiang Han's number.

"Hey, Xiao Xiao? What's wrong?"

"Jiang Han, I'm in Paris."

There was a deathly silence on the other end of the phone.

"Hello, hello! Jianghan, can you hear me? Calling! Please respond if you receive this!"

Jiang Han: "..."

"Xiao Xiao, you're not kidding, are you?"

"I'd be a dog if I lied to you! I just got off the plane and I'm still at the airport."

Are you alone?

"Yes! Quick, save me!"

"I don't know where to find you, so I thought I'd call you first."

"The airport was full of foreigners, and I didn't even know which way to go."

Jiang Han leaned against a pillar at the entrance of the show venue, slapped his forehead, and rubbed his temples.

The little girl's initiative was stronger than he had expected.

He really didn't expect Xiao Xiao to dare to chase after him across half the globe all by herself.

Coming to his senses, he saw Wang Jing standing beside him, looking on expectantly.

My brother did his homework thoroughly for tonight.

I got my hair done again, and even my cufflinks are brand new.

The opening show is about to begin, and the band is already tuning their instruments.

The lights inside the venue dimmed and then brightened again.

It's inappropriate to abandon someone.

Someone kindly invited you out, and you ran away halfway through; that's incredibly disrespectful.

Besides, we're already here.

If he has Xiao Xiao, this burden, by his side, how can he possibly showcase his talents and win glory for the country?

Jiang Han scratched his head, then suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

Oh right! I almost forgot!

He opened Song Wanning's WeChat: "Are you there?"

The other party replied quickly: "Not here!"

Hmm? You're getting a little temperamental now?

"President Jiang, I'm not your pet, to be played with when you want and kicked away when you don't."

Jiang Han was baffled. What was he babbling about?

"Are you occupied?"

"If you talk to me nicely, I won't be busy."

"Please, Miss Song, do me a favor!"

The sudden change in tone startled Song Wanning, who sat bolt upright in bed.

"Alright, since you've begged me, I'll reluctantly agree."

"It's agreed, a maximum of 5 times!"

Jiang Han only heard the other party agree to help, completely unaware of Song Wanning's quiet mutterings behind him.

"Thanks! You know Xiao Xiao, right? She came all the way to Paris by herself and is still at the airport."

"I'll have the housekeeper send a car to pick you up; could you go and get you?"

It took Song Wanning quite a while to reply.

She could hardly believe what was on her phone screen.

"You want me to pick up your woman?"

"Aren't you bored in Paris? You're just idling around anyway."

"I'll send you her WeChat ID. Once you receive it, find her a hotel."

"I'll treat you to a meal sometime, thank you!"