Chapter 799 - Arguing with an old man (1/2)
Across the ocean from Imperial, Lu Tian's private jet lands on another charter, only smaller than the one they took off from. The door opens, allowing the airstairs to descend before Lu Tian's tall figure emerges from inside.
”Achoo.”
He had only taken a foot forward when he suddenly sneeze. His eyebrows wrinkle, and he frowns with perplex as the passing wind picks up.
Why did he sneeze? Could it be that someone is talking about him behind his back?
Yue Ling was only one step behind him when she heard him sneeze. She stares at the back of his head and found it a little strange. She thought he was okay throughout the plane ride since he didn't say anything but look over some doc.u.ments for work.
”Are you feeling unwell?”
She asked with worry as the season was still cold and enough to make one catch a cold.
Lu Tian shook his head and discarded the frown on his face. He takes hold of her and walks down the airstairs.
”I'm alright. It was just a sneeze.”
Hearing his response, Yue Ling chuckles softly and follows in his steps. She thought about something ridiculous and spoke her mind.
”It would be funny if it was really someone talking about you.”
Lu Tian pursed his lower lip, hearing her laugh. He couldn't help but wonder if she was correct. What if someone did talk about him? But, the real question is who?
”Wow…”
Before his thoughts could trail too far, Yue Ling's sudden gasp from behind him brought him back to reality. He looks up ahead and doesn't say anything but continue down the airstairs.
Yue Ling was in great astonishment at the scene in front of her. Before they laned, she kept looking out the window to get an idea of where he was taking her. However, all she saw was the calm ocean.
She knew this because the moon's radiant light from above reflected over the water with a glistering glow. Approximately thirty minutes later, she finally saw more light, not from the moon and stars but the electric lights on the ground.
”Good evening, Mr. Lu and Miss Han.”
Just as the couple stepped on the ground underneath their feet, an elderly man greets them upon arrival. He stood in front of a black Maserati Quattroporte, and on his face was a huge smile.
”Steward Bai.”
Lu Tian greets the elderly man with a small nod. The way he spoke was calm and collected as usual, but Yue Ling could hear the respect in his voice.
She looks at the elderly man referred to as Steward Bai. Although it was dark, the surrounding light allowed her to see the wrinkles on the man's old face and enough to let her know that he is a sweet old man, just like Steward Yang.
She sighs inside at the thought of Steward Yang living alone in Fate and decides that she will revisit Fate once everything with An Qing is settled.
A smile curls on her face, and she bends forward in a polite bow to Steward Bai.
”Hello, I am Han Yue Ling. I apologize for intruding so late in the night.”
Steward Bai did not hide his feelings and nodded his head approvingly. He sounds a peal of heartfelt laughter and takes a few steps forward.
”Aiya, no need to apologize to this servant. Early or late, Miss Han is more than welcome here.”
He looks at Lu Tian and gives the young man a smile that reached his eyes before handing over the car keys.
”I have prepared everything on the list you sent.”
Lu Tian responded with an 'mm.' He takes the keys and glance head before looking back at Steward Bai.
”Thank you, you can go home. I'll take care of the rest.”
His words fell as he watches the pilot and the young man put his and Yue Ling's belongings in the car. He then helps his wife get inside the passenger seat before walking over to the driver's side.
He pauses in his steps and looks back at Steward Bai and the private jet. However, his attention, this time for directed at the pilot.
”Zhang Yi, send Steward Bai home when you land in Imperial.”
He gives a quick instruction then enters the car without another word.
Zhang Yi watches the car drives away and heaves a long sigh.