Zong Jinghao didn’t bother with his childish antics. Instead, he said coldly, “We’re leaving now.”
At that, he walked in to get his daughter. Su Zhan was left confused by the situation. Aren’t we supposed to stay for a night before leaving?
“Now?” Su Zhan asked, thinking that he must’ve had misheard it.
Zong Jinghao turned to look at him and said in a serious tone, “Yes, now.”
Su Zhan must’ve realized that something had happened as he quickly turned off his phone and replied, “Then I’ll go pack up.”
“I want to bring Baymax home,” Zong Yanxi said as she held the dog’s leash in her hands.
“Alright,” Zong Jinghao answered.
Cheng Yuwen asked, “Why are you leaving in such a hurry? Just stay here tonight and leave tomorrow.”
“Something’s happened.” Zong Jinghao quickly gave them a brief explanation on why they needed to leave.
After the explanation, Cheng Yuwen didn’t try to persuade them to stay anymore and helped to pack up instead.
They talked about spending the night here previously. It must be an emergency if they have to leave in such a hurry.
Zong Jinghao went to look for Zong Yanchen with his daughter in his arms. The latter wasn’t sleeping in his own room, nor was he in the other rooms. He was in Zong Qifeng’s room instead.
He found the latter talking to Zong Qifeng but noticed that the negativity from earlier was gone.
Zong Jinghao informed them that they needed to leave.
“Are you going back to B City?” Zong Qifeng asked.
“Yes.”
Zong Qifeng didn’t try to persuade him to stay or nag him. He had said all that was needed to be said, and he believed that his son and Lin Xinyan understood him.
Zong Yanchen held Zong Qifeng’s hand and said, “Grandpa, what do I do if I miss you?”
Zong Qifeng patted his head. “Grandpa will visit you.”
“Okay,” Zong Yanchen replied as he let go of Zong Qifeng’s hand reluctantly.
Zong Jinghao took his son’s hand and told his father, “Take care of yourself. Call me if anything happens.”
Zong Qifeng waved a hand as he said, “Tell Su Zhan to drive safely.”
Zong Jinghao nodded in agreement and led the kids out. Su Zhan was already done packing up and arranging their stuff in the car outside. He strapped the kids into their seats while Cheng Yuwen lifted Baymax into the car. The good thing was that the inside of the car was quite spacious.
Lin Xinyan went to say her goodbyes to Zong Qifeng and told him that she would take good care of the kids and Zong Jinghao – he didn’t have to worry.
Zong Qifeng was relieved and told her to take care in response.
By the time Lin Xinyan came out, she saw that everything had been packed up. They were ready to go. She said to Cheng Yuwen, “We’re leaving now.”
The man replied with a nod, “Be careful on the way.”
“We will. You guys should take care too.” Cheng Yuwen wasn’t young anymore. He used to be a healthy man, but after the incident, his body wasn’t the same as it once had been.
Lin Xinyan had plans to ask them to live with her family in the future so that she could take care of them. Humans tended to overthink when it was too peaceful. They also wouldn’t feel as lonely if Zong Yanxi and Zong Yanchen were by their side.
Cheng Yuwen’s eyes welled up with tears. He quickly turned around so that Lin Xinyan wouldn’t be able to see his teary eyes. With a wave of his hand, he said, “You should get going soon. It’s hard to see when driving at night. Leave now while the sky is still bright.”
Zong Jinghao opened the car door for Lin Xinyan, and she took a glance at Cheng Yuwen before getting in.
When he heard the sound of the engine, Cheng Yuwen couldn’t help but turn and look at them. It was obvious that he didn’t want them to leave.
But he knew that they had to.
The kids leaned on the car window and waved at him while Lin Xinyan rolled down the window. “Great-uncle, we’re going now.”
Cheng Yuwen waved back. “Don’t forget to visit your Great-uncle when you’re free. I’ll miss you.”
“We will. And we’ll miss you too,” Zong Yanxi said, leaning on the window. Even though she was reluctant to part with her Grandpa and Great-uncle, she still wanted to be with her parents.
Cheng Yuwen smiled. “I’m glad. Great-uncle is satisfied with just your words. Now stop wasting time. Go.”
After bidding farewell, Su Zhan finally drove off.
They had brought along the snacks Su Zhan had bought for the kids. So the kids ate when they got bored. However, Lin Xinyan wasn’t in a great mood as she was worried about Qin Ya. Her friend had already suffered so much previously. She didn’t even dare to think much of it now. If something happens to her…
“Mommy, what are you thinking about?” Zong Yanchen asked when he sensed his mother’s gloominess.
Lin Xinyan plastered on a smile, reaching out to caress his face. She didn’t want to affect the kids with her own emotions, so she pulled herself together. “I was thinking about when the two of you will finally grow up.”
“We’ll grow up when you’re old,” Zong Yanxi replied.
“Then, will you hate Mommy when I’m old and ugly?” Lin Xinyan asked with a smile.
“No.” Zong Yanxi immediately ditched Baymax and threw herself into her mother’s embrace. “You’re the world’s most beautiful Mommy.”
Zong Yanchen quickly moved away to make space for his sister.
Lin Xinyan petted Baymax as she asked, “You wanted to bring it home?”
Zong Yanxi nodded her head vigorously before looking up at her mother. “Don’t you think it’s cute?”
“Yes. It’s much cuter than you,” Lin Xinyan said while pinching her daughter’s cheeks.
“No, I’m the cutest.” Zong Yanxi started to stroke the woman’s belly. “When will the baby be born? I’m so excited.”
Lin Xinyan told her that the baby was due soon as she patted the latter’s head.
The sky was getting darker and darker outside, and the lights of houses along the road began to light up. Both of the kids were tired and had fallen asleep after they ate their snacks.
Su Zhan asked when the kids were sound asleep, “What happened? Why are we in such a rush to leave?”
Zong Jinghao glanced behind from the passenger seat and found Lin Xinyan also looking at him. The moment their eyes met, they knew what each other was thinking even when they didn’t speak.
“Am I not pitiful?” Su Zhan asked, his eyes still on the road.
He didn’t have to look to know that the couple was looking at each other. I’m still in the car, yet they’re showing off their affection so shamelessly. Aren’t they just trying to provoke me?
“Qin Ya still isn’t forgiving me, but both of you are always acting all lovey-dovey in front of me. Are your hearts made of stone? Don’t you think I’m pitiful? Can’t you both be kind to me?” Su Zhan complained.
He was heartbroken because Qin Ya wasn’t forgiving him. He didn’t know what he should do in the days ahead. Su Zhan sighed and switched back to the original topic. “Can you guys say something? What on earth happened? Why are we in such a rush to leave? Also, are we going to B City or C City?”
