Chapter 2229
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After taxiing on the runway for some distance, the plane slowly came to a stop on the tarmac.
The covered bridge was lowered.
The crew chief's gentle and pleasant voice sounded over the public speakers in the cabin. The passengers woke up from the long 12-hour flight and got up one after another to get off the plane.
Ceng Rui, who was sitting on the aisle in the front row of business class seats, took off his eye mask and was about to wake up the girl next to him to get off the plane. When he turned around, he was surprised to find that the girl seemed to have woken up a long time ago. She was holding onto the armrest of the seat and staring blankly out the small window.
"Tang Tang?" Ceng Rui called out. Tang Bingyao seemed to come back to her senses and turned around. "Oh, Ceng, you're awake."
Ceng Rui nodded when he saw the obvious dark circles on the girl's face. "What's wrong? You didn't sleep well?"
The girl hesitated for a moment before nodding.
"I … didn't sleep well."
Ceng Rui revealed a look of understanding. "I've never taken such a long flight before. 12 hours … is indeed a bit tiring."
Tang Bingyao nodded again. Then she pursed her lips hesitantly and didn't say anything else.
Ceng Rui saw this scene and sighed in his heart. "You're still worried about Steamed Bun, right?"
Indeed.
It was naturally inconvenient to lean against the back of the seat during the 12-hour flight. Naturally, this was only part of the objective reason. The other part, which was more subjective … was because of something else.
How could he fall asleep so easily when there was always something or someone in his heart that he was worried about?
"It's fine." Ceng Rui reached out and patted Tang Bingyao on the shoulder to comfort her. "We're already here. We'll see Steamed Bun soon."
Yes, they had already crossed the ocean and arrived in a faraway foreign country tens of thousands of miles away.
Regardless of whether it was the young lady or the truth of everything, he was already very close.
But Tang Bingyao's expression darkened. She whispered,
"But …"
"I'm a bit scared."
Ceng Rui was also silent.
Of course, he understood what his companion was afraid of. Sometimes, the closer you were to what you desired, the closer you were to the truth, the more you would subconsciously start to fear and worry.
Because when you really walk in front of that person, walk in front of that truth, you will feel it.
There was really no other leeway to hope for a fluke.
Everything will be presented to you completely and unreservedly.
For better or for worse.
You have to accept and bear it.
Ceng Rui took a deep breath and said, "No matter what, we have come here, and there is no room for retreat. This is also your choice and decision, isn't it?"
As he spoke, he stood up from his seat and looked down at Tang Bingyao with a calm and solemn expression.
"So …"
"Let's go take a look together."
"No matter what the situation is, at least … this is the only thing we can and must do as partners."
Tang Bingyao lowered her head and remained silent. After a long while, she stood up from her seat and looked up at Ceng Rui with a serious and determined look on her face.
"Yes."
"No matter … what!"
…
Walking down the covered bridge.
Ceng Rui boarded the airport shuttle bus and went to the airport arrival hall. He followed the crowd all the way to the baggage check-in area. As he stood in front of the conveyor belt waiting for his luggage to be transferred out, Ceng Rui looked up at the time on an electronic display not far away. It was almost eight o 'clock in the evening in London. He then looked at Tang Bingyao beside him.
"What are you going to do later?"
"Why don't we stay in London for a night?"
The two of them only booked plane tickets before they set off and did not rush to book a hotel immediately because there were two options in front of them. The first was to take the train from London for an hour or two straight to Manchester City overnight. The second was to stay in London for a night and rest for a while before setting off the next day.
At this moment, Ceng Rui made such a suggestion because he saw that Tang Bingyao could not hide her weariness at this moment. He knew that the girl actually did not have a good rest along the way. In addition, she had been thinking about Zhang Heng and the girl here. The double pressure on her body and mind had almost reached a tipping point.
She should have a good night's rest.
However, Tang Bingyao shook her head stubbornly, "I'm fine. Let's get the luggage … and rush to the train station."
As she spoke, she paused and looked at Ceng Rui again.
"Zeng, can you?"
There was a hint of pleading in her voice.
The girl might not care about her own fatigue, but she was also considerate and kind and would subconsciously think about her companions. Even if she was extremely eager to reach Manchester City immediately to see Zhang Heng and the girl, she still did not want to force herself too much. Her companions and friends in front of her would be so tired because of her.
She was such a girl who always thought about others, and even if she occasionally wanted to make some decisions according to her own will, she would be careful not to affect others …
Ceng Rui sighed softly in his heart. He unconsciously felt a little envious and emotional about Zhang Heng's good luck. He then composed himself and smiled slightly.
"Of course I can."
"But on the way there later, why don't you close your eyes and take a nap first?"
"I can't collapse from exhaustion before I see the person and the matter is not confirmed."
Tang Bingyao was slightly startled, but finally nodded gently.
"Okay."
…
After collecting their luggage, the two went out of the customs and came to the airport. They flagged down a taxi and went directly in the direction of the train station. On the way, Tang Bingyao still could not rest in peace. She repeatedly confirmed with Ceng Rui that there was still a ticket at the train station at this time. Ceng Rui also smiled helplessly and assured the girl again and again.
When they were about to arrive at the place, Ceng Rui remembered something. He took out his phone and turned on the power, ready to book a hotel. Since it was confirmed that they were going directly to Manchester City tonight, they had to confirm the accommodation first.
"St. Edin Hospital … Right, Tangtang?"
Ceng Rui turned to ask the girl and got confirmation. He nodded and turned back to his phone screen, "Then let's book the hotel near the hospital. It's more convenient."
Seeing that Ceng Rui was busy with his phone, Tang Bingyao was also reminded to take out her phone from her small schoolbag. Her phone had been turned off on the plane, but now she could turn it on.
She pressed the power button.
The screen lit up.
She jumped to the main interface of the screen. The signal bar and data network transmission icon appeared in the upper right corner. Before coming out this time, the girl had specially made sufficient preparations, including her SIM card. She had already called customer service in China to apply for the corresponding foreign call and internet data plan to ensure that the UK wouldn't be affected …
Ding dong!
As soon as the signal was connected, a series of pop-up windows began to appear at the top of the screen along with the system's beeping sound. Ding dong! Ding dong! Many of them were advertising or text messages from the operator. There were also some pop-up messages on WeChat. Those were from her college roommates and best friends, asking why she didn't come to school today …
Before Tang Bingyao could see it clearly, the next message had already popped up on the top of the screen and disappeared in a flash.
The girl's hand suddenly froze.
That's …
A WeChat message from Lin Feng.
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