CHAPTER 56: CHAPTER 56: RUNNING INTO AN ACQUAINTANCE

The bag wouldn’t budge. One of the boys who was trying to pull the bag noticed a brick by the wall and signaled to the other boy to pick it up to hit someone.

That boy also panicked, turned his head, saw the brick, ran over, grabbed the brick on the ground, and charged towards Li Chang...

In the evening, after her brother and sister-in-law left, Lin Xiaoyan took a shower and returned to her room.

She glanced at the time—it was nearly ten o’clock.

She looked outside the window; the sky was completely dark.

She lowered her head to look at her phone, but Yang Lin hadn’t sent any messages.

At this moment, Lin Xiaoyan recalled Li Chang on the high-speed train.

Then...

Lin Xiaoyan called Yang Lin.

The call rang for a long time but wasn’t answered.

Lin Xiaoyan thought, Doctor Yang must be busy.

She opened WeChat and sent a message to Doctor Yang, inquiring about Li Chang.

In the morning, Captain Ma had contacted him, but because he was in a different area far from Sea City, Captain Ma didn’t have the authority to follow up on the matter.

However, upon hearing that Yang Lin was involved, Captain Ma reassured Lin Xiaoyan, saying everything should be fine.

At 10:30 in the evening, Yang Lin’s call came through.

Seeing Yang Lin’s call, Lin Xiaoyan quickly answered.

"Hello, Doctor Yang."

Yang Lin had just finished a meeting and saw Lin Xiaoyan’s message when he returned, as well as the response from Yang City.

"Professor Li is alright, though a bit shaken. Fortunately, the local police arrived..."

After hearing that Li Chang was fine, Lin Xiaoyan finally relaxed.

Although she hadn’t spent much time with Professor Li, during their conversation on the high-speed train, she could tell he was a very good person.

Moreover, he was genuinely dedicated to agriculture, wholeheartedly striving to solve the country’s problems!

Such a good person shouldn’t have to experience something like that!

"Feeling relieved?" Yang Lin said with a hint of a smile, not revealing the full story to Lin Xiaoyan.

She hadn’t just saved Professor Li; she had saved an entire city!

If someone of Professor Li’s stature were harmed in Yang City, it would not only be a great loss to the country but also a devastating blow to the entire city of Yang City.

"Thank you, Doctor Yang. Fortunately, you were involved; otherwise..."

Lin Xiaoyan was very grateful to Yang Lin.

Yang Lin heard Lin Xiaoyan’s gratitude and helplessly pinched the bridge of his nose.

"Sigh, it seems every time we talk, you have to thank me. Can we stop using that word in the future?"

"Uh..." Lin Xiaoyan thought about it. It did seem that way.

"But you’ve always helped me every time. If I don’t say thank you, I can’t express my gratitude towards you." Lin Xiaoyan teased lightly, feeling relaxed.

"Hahaha..." Yang Lin laughed heartily upon hearing that.

"Then let’s not say thank you anymore. Instead, treat me to a meal. Next time, just treat me to food."

"I can’t afford Four Directions Restaurant, only reasonably priced places!"

"That’s fine, anything’s okay—even barbecue by the roadside works for me!"

"Really? When I get back to Sea City, I’ll treat you to a street food stall!"

"Alright, I’ll be waiting!"

Before they realized it, Lin Xiaoyan and Yang Lin had been chatting for a long time again until Lin Mu, on her way to the bathroom, saw the light in her daughter’s room and knocked on the door to remind her to go to sleep.

Lin Xiaoyan suddenly realized she had been talking to Yang Lin for a long time again.

"Um, let’s stop chatting. I’ve disturbed you for so long again; you should quickly go home and rest..." Lin Xiaoyan said sheepishly.

Yang Lin glanced at the conversation time and was a bit surprised to see it was almost two hours.

He paused for a moment and said, "Okay, you should sleep too."

"Mm, bye-bye."

Lin Xiaoyan quickly hung up the phone, looked at the call duration, and fell silent.

Reflecting on it, it seemed that she and Yang Lin...didn’t really say much, so why did they talk for so long?

Sigh~

Lin Xiaoyan turned off the light, lay on her bed, and stared at the dark ceiling with a bit of a chaotic mind.

Sea City

After Yang Lin hung up the phone, he continued to write his report.

However, despite usually being focused and highly efficient, tonight, he suddenly found it hard to continue.

He opened his phone, looked at the page, and tapped on Lin Xiaoyan’s call page...

He furrowed his brows, returned to the home page, scrolled through, and saw He Qi’an’s name, asking if he had returned.

Then he turned off his phone and went back to writing the report.

That night, Lin Xiaoyan was supposed to sleep soundly; instead, she dreamt all night.

The next morning, when she woke up, Lin Xiaoyan felt utterly exhausted, having spent the entire night in chaotic dreams.

However, recalling the dream from last night...

Lin Xiaoyan patted her face, advising herself not to overthink and not to dream!

"Daughter, are you awake? If you’re awake, get up and eat." Lin Fu gently knocked on the door from outside.

"Dad, I’m awake, getting up now!"

"Okay, your mom has made breakfast. Come out and eat soon."

Lin Xiaoyan got up quickly. As soon as she opened the door, she smelled the delicious aroma of food.

"Wow, it smells so good!"

Seeing the food on the dining table, Lin Xiaoyan quickly washed up.

There’s nothing like being at home, enjoying warm meals without a worry in the world!

During the week spent at home, Lin Xiaoyan felt utterly content.

Initially, she wanted to stay longer, but then her aunt, upon hearing she was back, wanted to set her up with someone!

Her aunt even sent a photo and wanted to arrange a meeting.

This frightened Lin Xiaoyan into quickly buying a high-speed train ticket, saying work was busy and her vacation was over—she had to return to Sea City!

With Lin Fu and Lin Mu’s reluctant farewells, Lin Xiaoyan boarded the high-speed train to Sea City.

As the city became increasingly distant, Lin Xiaoyan felt an overwhelming sense of reluctance and sadness.

She longed to stay at home forever and not leave...

However, she knew that if she decided to stay, she would have to face endless matchmaking and be pushed towards marriage by her family...

"Mommy, Mommy..."

"I want to see the kitty, I want the kitty..."

"Waaaah..."

In the train car, some children were making a big racket throughout the journey, causing Lin Xiaoyan great distress.

Finally, she endured until Sea City and got off the train quickly!

Now, all she wanted was to return to her rented place as soon as possible and get some sleep!!!

When she stepped out of the high-speed train station, she suddenly saw a familiar figure.

She was taken aback for a moment, then quickly followed, looking at the figure ahead.

Seemingly sensing someone following behind, He Qi’an turned, his sharp gaze directed towards the rear.

When he saw Lin Xiaoyan, he was momentarily stunned.

"What’s up?"

Next to He Qi’an was someone wearing a hat and a mask, who became immediately alert, scanning the surroundings.

"Nothing, just saw someone I know." He Qi’an’s expression softened.

When Lin Xiaoyan saw He Qi’an stop, she quickly ran over to greet him.

"It’s really you, Captain He!"

"What are you doing here?" He Qi’an asked, noticing the luggage in Lin Xiaoyan’s hand.

"Oh, I went home for a visit, just got off the train."

"So it’s you."

Suddenly, the person next to He Qi’an spoke.

Lin Xiaoyan looked over and saw a man wrapped tightly in a hat and mask.

Seeing a stranger, she instantly became nervous and quietly stepped back a bit.