roccoschili Chapter 1518 An Ordinary Night, Peace and Joy (Part 1)
Chapter 1518 An Ordinary Night, Peace and Joy (Part 1)
Chapter 1518 An Ordinary Night, Peace and Joy (Part 1)
In the airport terminal, when the beautiful woman surprisedly took off her sunglasses...
After being grabbed by Tang Bing, Fang Ran finally recalled a not-so-important scene from his vast and turbulent European adventure and the numerous events that followed.
Recalling the figure's appearance in that monastery, the image before me gradually overlapped with it.
Fang Ran pointed at 'Xiao or Mom' with an incredulous expression:
"You are...you are that Chinese medicine."
Tang Bing, who recognized him even earlier than Fang Ran and remembered his extraordinary European experience even more vividly, blurted out in surprise and disbelief:
"The auntie who gave us directions back then!?"
Hearing their responses, and confirming that he hadn't mistaken them for someone else, he looked repeatedly at Fang Ran and Tang Bing, who were still dressed in mascot costumes.
Beautiful woman? No, Gou Qi was also filled with disbelief and amazement at this moment:
"It really is you guys!"
Seeing the sudden turn of events halfway through the conversation, and hearing the implication that they knew each other beforehand, Meng Lang, Ming Ling, Xia Yao, and Fang Xiaoran were all completely bewildered.
Gou Yu then looked at his mother beside him and asked with a surprised expression:
"Mom, you knew the captain and the others all along?"
Fang Ran, still somewhat stunned, subconsciously answered the question:
"It was when we were in Europe before, due to some unexpected circumstances, that Hulu and I had to ask someone for directions. We happened to meet this auntie who helped us."
Back in England, facing the pursuit of the Faceless Men, he and Tang Bing were forced to hide in a 'traditional Chinese medicine warehouse of a monastery.' However, when faced with the two suspicious men and women who broke in in the middle of the night...
Instead of calling the police, Gou Qi, the owner, helped them find out the flight and route.
So much so that Fang Ran's strongest impression of the other party at the time was,
A very carefree and beautiful auntie.
"So, Xiao or you're saying that Auntie has been recuperating abroad, in Bath!?"
Hearing Fang Ran's explanation and his surprised and bewildered question, everyone in the cabin roughly understood what was going on. Meng Lang and the others all had a "Huh?" expression on their faces.
Gou Yu opened his mouth, his eyes filled with wonder:
"Come to think of it, I don't recall ever mentioning this to you, Captain."
Hearing this, Fang Ran felt a surge of indescribable emotion, as if the mysterious grand prize you'd meticulously prepared for and eagerly anticipated winning was actually a trendy item you'd casually bought on the street a long time ago.
He never expected that the auntie who had approached him earlier was Xiao Huo's mother, but he was even more surprised that Xiao Huo's mother was the auntie he had bumped into in Europe.
The world is so big, yet it's also so small.
"So, Auntie, you really are Xiao Huo's mother."
At this moment, just like Fang Ran, Tang Bing murmured a similar feeling to herself.
Among so many people abroad, the chance of them randomly bumping into someone who happens to be the mother of the male celebrity she'd been following is comparable to winning the lottery—a low-probability event.
The fact that she could actually get it herself one day made her almost start to doubt whether her bad luck had been cured.
But then, remembering how Fang Ran had already embarrassed her twice because of this, Tang Bing suddenly felt relieved.
"Yes, I can hardly believe it either, it's such a coincidence,"
Meanwhile, hearing their exclamations, Gou Qi also smiled incredulously on her beautiful face.
She never imagined that what she considered a wondrous encounter that night, one that transcended the ordinary, would lead to a reunion in this way.
"So I've seen you before. So you're the Fang Ran that Xiao Yu has been telling me about."
She had always wanted to meet the important friend who had helped her son, but it turned out she had already met him.
She didn't know how to describe the strange feeling she was experiencing at that moment.
"So, the friend you mentioned last time was actually Xiao Yu?"
"Ah ha ha"
And then, remembering the 'son' she had mentioned before, Fang Ran suddenly realized that the two of them were talking about the same person. With a look of surprise and a bit of embarrassment, he scratched his head and chuckled awkwardly.
"Speaking of which, you guys wore mascot costumes last time too. Do you really like this outfit that much?"
At this moment, Gou Qi looked at him and Tang Bing with an even deeper smile. Beyond her initial goodwill, the more she looked, the more she felt they were destined for each other. She couldn't help but ask with a mischievous curiosity:
"So, as messengers of justice, you've returned after maintaining peace? Where's that particularly beautiful foreign girl? Wasn't she with you?"
"Um, her family lives abroad."
Upon hearing Gou Qi's question, and recalling his previous answer about who he was, Fang Ran immediately forced a stiff expression and replied...
Then, blushing, he started screaming wildly in his mind, clutching his head and shaking his hands!
Because he thought he would never see him again, and because he was going through a period of confusion trying to find his wish, he made a cool, enigmatic statement, like a mysterious figure jumping out of a window under the moonlight. But who knew he would meet him again and be asked the same question to his face!
At this moment, Fang Ran felt as if his diary from his teenage years had been publicly executed, and he felt as if he were hearing things he didn't know before.
Feeling like she'd been given a strange identity, Tang Bing silently glanced at him from the side.
"Hey, senior, what's with the 'righteous messenger' thing?"
In response, Fang Ran replied with a serious expression:
"Children, please don't interrupt when adults are talking."
Then Tang Bing puffed out her cheeks and gave him an elbow strike without hesitation.
Those who had been watching this scene from the sidelines, observing Gou Qi and his companion's smiling conversation, felt a subtle sense of being excluded and unable to join the conversation.
Xia Yao and Fang Xiaoran were alright, but Ming Ling had a wide-eyed, incredulous expression.
Not
This isn't how you normally meet someone's parents! You should dress up carefully to make a good first impression, then strike up a conversation, be charming and polite, and gradually build rapport by giving them gifts. Only through consistent positive behavior can you gain their genuine approval!
How could someone release a version out of the loop?!
Watching the beautiful woman chatting happily with Fang Ran and Tang Bing, Mingling inexplicably felt a sense of being beaten to it.
Sensing her mood, Meng Lang sighed helplessly to himself.
Sigh, just accept your fate, Naruto.
My bro, the only thing that just happens to me is incredibly good luck.
He glanced at the time, then stepped forward. After meeting in a way completely different from what he had expected, Meng Lang smiled and let out a sigh of relief:
"Auntie, let's not stand here and chat for now. Let's go back to where we're staying."
"Okay, that's perfect, I'd also like to see where Xiao Yu lives."
Hearing this, Gou Qi smiled and agreed. Then, realizing what was happening, Ming Ling quickly followed up:
"Then Auntie, please take my car. I have a seat available over there!"
So, after being first pushed into the inner circle and then witnessing an unexpected reunion, they finally managed to successfully (?) pick up Xiao or her mother from the airport.
The group then drove away from the airport, and on the way, they experienced a "blame-shifting session after the plan was exposed" and "a barrage of questions from elders."
I finally returned to my little house at Kyoto University.
After seeing where his son lived, Gou Qi sat down at the small table.
Watching the children busily entertaining me, listening to them earnestly or jokingly describe the structure and furnishings of the little house, as well as the various trivial matters of daily life here.
Winter days are short; after only half an hour of chatting, the sky outside the window had already darkened.
Then, at Mingling's suggestion, tonight's dinner, as a welcome-back feast for Auntie, will be eaten out, although Gouqi, as an elder, repeatedly declined.
But that couldn't sway the determination of two people who wanted to take the opportunity to go out for a big meal.
Logically, the welcome dinner should have been held at the cottage, but Tang Bing and Gou Yu were the best cooks there, and it wouldn't be appropriate to have the mother cook when welcoming her.
So, naturally, everyone went out again. Considering that the aunt had traveled a long way, they chose a nearby restaurant.
By the way, the location was chosen by Naruto; she booked the spot during the day.
As dusk falls, the sky is bathed in a gentle glow of pale purple and orange-red.
A group of young men and women from small houses surrounded a woman's figure, walking briskly along the path by the lake at Kyoto University. They crossed the campus and the streets, their shadows stretched long like silhouettes in the setting sun.
Along the way, I introduced the buildings and scenery to them, and also asked them some questions about life abroad. Then we arrived at the nearest shopping district.
People strolled hand in hand across the pedestrian plaza, billboards and neon lights illuminating the scene as dusk fell. The vibrant nightlife of the commercial street rose from the warmth of people holding hands and their smiles.
As the restaurant doors closed, they quickly arrived at their destination.
Finally, after a dinner filled with casual conversation and laughter, scheming and vying for attention, and the two foodies' gluttonous feast,
The group had just left the restaurant when, because his mother had arrived, Gou Yu decided not to return to the cottage that night.
"Alright, no need to see me off. Thank you so much, kids, for your help today."
At night, in front of the restaurant, Gou Qi, arm in arm with Gou Yu, looked at the group of cabin members with a warm smile.
Upon hearing this, and thinking of giving the two of them another ride, Fang Ran immediately stepped forward with righteous indignation:
"Oh, Auntie, you don't need to be so polite! Given my relationship with Xiao Huo, Xiao Huo's affairs are my affairs, and Xiao Huo's mother will naturally be involved too..."
But before he could utter any of his outrageous remarks, Meng Lang covered his mouth and pulled him back.
"Auntie, you really don't live at my place?"
Seeing the two heading towards the hotel, Mingling couldn't help but ask again, opening her mouth as if trying to organize her thoughts:
"Well... I live alone in that apartment, and most of the rooms are usually empty. The neighborhood is also very convenient."
"No, no, thank you for the invitation. I'll definitely visit you next time I have the chance."
But to her suggestion, Gou Qi simply smiled and replied, then looked at the members of the small house in front of her and spoke gently:
"Alright, it's getting late, you should go back now."
Hearing her say that, Mingling was slightly disappointed, while the others exchanged glances, sensing that Fang Ran was still trying to struggle and say something.
Meng Lang then coughed lightly and spoke first to say goodbye:
"Alright then, goodbye Auntie, Xiao Huo, we're off."
Goodbye, Auntie.
"Xiao Huo, drive carefully."
After everyone waved goodbye, the unexpected airport pickup event finally came to an end.
I still have half left to write. Although I think I can finish it tonight, I'm considering whether to get back into the flow tomorrow and polish it to make it even better.