Even as a "normie," I'm completely oblivious to it.

Even if it's just for two days, or even just one day, it's all worth it to be able to spend more time with Yuzhe and have a few more dinners together.

The fact that I need to go to the airport at night, and that I'm a little tired or sleepy, is completely irrelevant.

Lu Ling and Lu Yao got out of the car to meet the two, helping to put their suitcases and Qin Ruoke's backpack into the trunk. After everyone got into the car, they drove smoothly towards Fenghai City Airport.

Heading in that direction.

The roads at dawn offer a unique view, devoid of the usual hustle and bustle, only tranquility and expansiveness, as if the darkness itself is bidding farewell to Qin Ruoke, this strong girl who has worked so hard in Fenghai City for so long.

On the way, Lu Ling drove while sending her blessings to Qin Ruoke.

"Ms. Qin, congratulations on starting school soon! I wish you success in your studies and career."

"Um... thank you, Lu Ling, and Lu Yao too. We've both taken such good care of us at home. Oh, and we're all family now, so there's no need to use honorifics! Family... um..."

Qin Ruoke had just finished speaking, but when she turned her head and saw Yu Zhe's mischievous and stunning face, she had no choice but to lower her head and remain silent.

Lu Yao, leaning on the passenger seat, hit the nail on the head.

"Ruo Ke... is shy..."

"Lu Yao, don't be so blunt! Ugh, really... I should have just walked away myself!"

"Do you really think so?" Yu Zhe asked again, his mind full of mischief.

One sentence wasn't enough, so Yu Zhe leaned closer to her, bracing himself on the leather seat, and looked into Qin Ruoke's eyes to ask again.

Unable to withstand such an onslaught, Qin Ruoke broke through her defenses in no time.

She could only tell the truth.

Although the volume was a bit low, what he said was very frank.

"No... I'm so happy that you came to see me off..."

"That's right! Hmm, Ruoke, you need to be more honest from now on, so you can always be happy!"

"Bullying people..."

Xiao Ruoke was being bullied by Yu Zhe until she was about to leave!

The vehicle had already traveled a considerable distance in the darkness.

The trails left on the road seem to tell the story of Qin Ruoke's difficult life experiences over the years, leaving a deep and lasting impression.

Not long after.

The outline of Fenghai City Airport is now in sight.

A passenger plane with its lights on flew overhead, its roar seemingly announcing to the people waiting at the airport.

Board on time, don't be late.

Qin Ruoke, it's about time to board the plane.

57. Let's go!

Lu Ling drove carefully, as there were few cars on the road at night.

Due to the combined effect of these two factors, the vehicle arrived at the airport more than half an hour earlier than scheduled.

During this time since he arrived early, Yu Zhe certainly wasn't in a hurry to go back. Since he was already at the airport, he would see Xiao Ruo Ke off until she boarded her plane and took off.

Just like that rainy night before, watching her break free from her cocoon and find her own direction, it's the same.

Lu Ling and Lu Yao once again disappeared into the shadows, giving the young master and Miss Qin some time and space to part ways.

There was a 24-hour coffee shop outside the airport security checkpoint. The two of them dragged their luggage into the shop, ordered two cups of hot coffee, and waited for the last half hour to slowly pass by.

Yu Zhe and Qin Ruoke were sitting facing each other by the window. At this time, there were only a few people scattered in the coffee shop, and there was a faint sense of sadness about parting in the quiet.

Outside the window, the occasional roar of airplanes taking off and slicing through the night sky can be heard, along with the slight vibrations that the window makes.

Qin Ruoke is not a talkative person like Xiaomeng.

Unlike Little Lychee, who is always able to liven up the atmosphere and is like a little sun.

For example, right now, even though Qin Ruoke was filled with mixed feelings, she could only sip the coffee she didn't like in silence, looking out the window the whole time. But in reality, she was observing Yu Zhe's reaction from time to time, which was something only Yu Zhe could notice.

Yu Zhe held the coffee in his hand and shook it. The sound of the coffee liquid hitting the inside of the cup broke the somewhat warm silence.

"I have about ten minutes left, it's time to go through security."

"Hmm...it's almost time."

"Sometimes I even find my emotions quite magical."

Yu Zhe suddenly said something that sounded rather strange.

Qin Ruoke removed her lips from the coffee straw and looked up at the person opposite her.

Yu Zhe, with a slightly melancholic smile like that before dawn, looked up at the twinkling lights of airplanes in the sky through the glass window.

"If it were before, I don't think I would have had so many thoughts in my mind. It's really... Since I met you guys, I've almost become a stranger to myself. For example, with this cup of coffee, I was actually thinking that I wish I could finish it slowly. It's really strange."

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Qin Ruoke certainly wouldn't understand this cryptic, enigmatic statement at first glance.

Fortunately, Qin Ruoke is a top student and has always been quite good at reading comprehension.

She carefully considered Yu Zhe's words, and the moment the logic of his words flowed into her intelligent mind...!

Xiao Ruoke couldn't help but tilt her head to the side, looking a little shy.

I don't want to finish my coffee too quickly—I wish time would slow down.

Time is slowing down—because I don't want you to leave too soon.

Yu Zhe thought that the reserved Ruo Ke wouldn't give any response, and would just nod as usual as a sign of agreement.

But for the first time ever, Qin Ruoke was actually muttering something under her breath.

"I...I think so too, I wish time could slow down..."

Not only did she say that, Qin Ruoke also put her coffee on the table.

This cup of beverage needs to be placed like this so that you can clearly hear how much is left inside.

And the coffee in her hand collided

Listen to the solid, almost silent sound of it hitting the tabletop...

Qin Ruoke's coffee was still almost full.

She was just sitting there silently drinking through a straw for ages! Turns out she barely drank a drop!

This really turned the tables on Yu Zhe, giving him a chance to turn the tables!

A blush immediately appeared on Yu Zhe's face. She looked around before picking up her coffee and taking a sip to calm herself down.

But in reality, no matter how fast or slow you drink your coffee, time waits for no one and keeps moving forward relentlessly.

Yu Zhe remained calm and composed throughout the journey, but when he truly faced this moment of parting...

He finally couldn't sit still any longer.

The seating area in the coffee shop he was in was section A. There were a few other people waiting in section A, and coincidentally, they were all rushing to board their planes, so they all got up and left the coffee shop at the same time.

As a result, only Yu Zhe and Qin Ruoke remained in seat A of the coffee shop.

This is the only chance.

Yu Zhe tapped the tabletop twice with his fingers, appearing calm on the surface but inwardly turbulent, before offering a suggestion.

"Hey Ruoke... before you leave, how about we do our usual farewell ceremony?"

"!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Ruoke almost dropped the coffee in her hand.

After only a few seconds of reaction time, Qin Ruoke nodded in agreement while still looking out the window.

Because... that's what she thought too, she just didn't have the courage to say it.

The tradition between Yu Zhe and Qin Ruoke is that every time Yu Zhe leaves Qin Ruoke's apartment, there is a small kiss.

Don't underestimate the power of a kiss; it can be incredibly comforting to both of you!

This time... it might be longer than just a day or two.

Since it was Yu Zhe who brought it up, it was definitely him, as a man, who should be the first to express his opinion.

Yu Zhe turned back to face him, half-stood up, and slowly stretched his head forward, his palm resting on the table.

The response to this action was...without the slightest delay.

The moment Qin Ruoke peeked out from Yu Zhe's body.

Despite every cell in her body urging her to calm down, she did the same thing as Yu Zhe, bringing her lips above the horizontal line where the menu was placed in the middle of the table, and firmly kissed Yu Zhe's lips.

Pink hair, like cherry blossom petals, scattered among Yu Zhe's silver hair tassels, like cherry blossoms drifting through the Milky Way, a fleeting beauty, yet eternal.

The kiss was sweet, and it even had a hint of coffee bean aroma.

The two of them just ordered different types of coffee... so now they know what each other's coffee tastes like.

This kiss won't last long; it's just a farewell. If it gets too emotional, one of them might want to stay, while the other might not want to leave.

That won't do.

Holding the unfinished coffee in her hand, Qin Ruoke glanced at the time on her phone with a flushed face, slung her backpack over her shoulder, and didn't sit down again.

"The time difference... is about right, I should go board the plane."

"Hmm." Yu Zhe didn't take the leftover coffee, choosing to leave it there.

"Go on your journey, and have a safe trip."

.....................

Yu Zhe escorted Xiao Ruoke all the way to the window closest to the plane that he could reach.

If Yu Zhe hadn't been without a boarding pass, he would have wanted to personally board the plane and see him off!

At this moment, Yu Zhe had completely put away his sadness and put on a smile without reservation.

"Alright, alright, what are you looking at me for? Let's go! We'll talk again once we get off the plane and arrive in the capital."