Billionaire's Long Journey of Chasing His Love-Chapter 354 - 315: Hold Me for a While (Second Update)
The palace had already fallen asleep, but in a certain secluded pavilion, someone was roaring in fury.
"Worthless! Useless trash! I had hoped that with her marrying into Xiawu, I could implement the next step of my plan, yet she ruined it all."
"Master, you were wise not to disclose the true reason for marrying her off to Bert ahead of time—just telling her that S Country could no longer accommodate her and that you were helping her find a good match." After speaking, the subordinate sneaked a glance at the furious master.
The master narrowed his eyes slightly. "To prevent anything unforeseen, send someone to eliminate the associate she had contact with."
The subordinate froze for a moment before hurriedly responding and retreating.
Just as he descended the steps, crashing sounds of objects being smashed erupted from behind, and sweat instantly surfaced on the subordinate’s forehead. Recently, the master had encountered one frustration after another; it seemed he needed to tread carefully.
...
In the morning, the family was seated in the dining room, but no one had lifted their chopsticks. Every now and then, they glanced toward the door.
"Perhaps we shouldn’t wait any longer," Clarissa said awkwardly with a smile.
Tong Yao felt a bit embarrassed as well. On the first morning after the wedding, those two youngsters were still lazing in bed, refusing to get up.
"Have someone go call them," Long Che said impatiently.
"Young people had a busy day yesterday; let them sleep in a little longer," Carlos said as he picked up his chopsticks. "No need to wait; let’s start eating."
Long Che shot him a sideways glance, then, out of the corner of his eye, saw You Jia helping his daughter into the dining room.
"Good morning!" You Jia greeted everyone warmly while assisting Teng Ai Ni to sit down.
Tong Yao looked at her daughter, whose face was scrunched up like a wrinkled little dumpling, and her eye twitched slightly.
"Twisted your foot?" Yi Luowa asked with a smile, handing her chopsticks to Teng Ai Ni.
Connie, seated on the other side, nearly burst out laughing.
Teng Ai Ni shot Yi Luowa a glare. "Dislocated femur."
The older folks kept their heads down, fearing they wouldn’t be able to suppress their laughter.
The younger ones all shifted their gaze in unison to You Jia’s face.
You Jia’s cheeks turned slightly red. Honestly, he couldn’t be blamed for this.
"Let’s eat quickly so we don’t delay Yi Luowa’s coronation," Ni Lu urged, visibly anxious, her mind entirely fixated on Yi Luowa.
At nine o’clock, everyone arrived at the main hall right on time.
Ni Lu scanned the guests with a satisfied smile. Many had come to witness the ceremony—proof that people still placed great importance on her daughter.
Carlos lifted the red veil covering the crown, and everyone held their breath and watched... This crown had originally been worn by Carlos’s mother on her wedding day; it was adorned with 950 diamonds totaling 700 carats. In addition to diamonds, it featured nearly 100 turquoise stones. Rumor had it that crafting this crown had cost over seventy million.
Carlos had spared no expense this time!
Carlos picked up the crown and walked up to Yi Luowa. "Luowa, this was worn by your grandmother. Today, your uncle presents it to you. Thanks be to the heavens for blessing the Carpenter Royal Family with such a beautiful princess."
"Thank you, Uncle." Yi Luowa curtsied slightly, bowing to Carlos.
When Carlos placed the crown on Yi Luowa’s head, applause erupted in the hall.
Leng Ziye grinned and said, "Double happiness indeed! Yesterday was You Jia’s wedding, and today is the princess’s coronation. Congratulations on finding your long-lost daughter."
Bernard nudged him with his elbow. "Brother-in-law, mere words won’t do; you need to show some real action."
Leng Ziye glanced at him. "You’re Luowa’s ’actual’ uncle by marriage. You go first."
Bernard chuckled and waved his hand, prompting servants to bring in several large chests. With Bernard taking the lead, others followed suit and presented their own gifts.
The person who had been conversing with Qin Sen yesterday stood in a corner, discreetly recording the moment on his phone before slipping out of the hall unnoticed.
After lunch, Long Che prepared to return to Xiawu with the family.
Teng Ai Ni clung to her parents’ hands stubbornly, refusing to let them go. "I won’t let you leave!"
Long Che snorted at her. "You abandoned us first!"
Teng Ai Ni pouted, tears almost spilling from her eyes.
Tong Yao, feeling sorry for her daughter, patted her cheek gently. "We all have work to do back home and can’t stay here with you forever. If you miss us, just come visit more often. Ni’er, now that you’re married, you’re an adult. Make sure to show respect to your in-laws. If there’s anything you can’t solve, discuss it with You Jia. Don’t be too impulsive."
"Mom—" Teng Ai Ni hugged Tong Yao tightly, sobbing uncontrollably.
Seeing her cry, Ni Lu’s tears couldn’t be stopped either. She held Yi Luowa’s hand and said, "I’ll come visit you in a few days."
"Mom, wait until you’re feeling better. I’ll have to start my internship in two months, and then I’ll have more free time. I’ll visit you and Dad often." Yi Luowa kissed Ni Lu’s cheek and embraced Jack and her two younger brothers. "I’m leaving now."
Everyone watched them board the plane with heavy hearts.
On the plane, Yi Luowa looked out the window wistfully at Ni Lu, who kept waving at her. Her gaze then shifted, noticing servants loading numerous boxes onto the plane. Yi Luowa frowned slightly and said to Tong Airui, "Husband, didn’t I say these gifts should stay in S Country?"
"Ni Lu refused. She said these things were gifts from everyone to you, and you must take them. Given her current mood, who dares to say no to her?"
Yi Luowa furrowed her brows. "Seal the boxes and keep a detailed inventory. When Ni Lu finally finds her daughter, we’ll return these gifts to everyone as they were originally."
"Alright, I’ll do as you say." Tong Airui patted her head. "But who knows when that will be."
Tong Airui wanted to say more to comfort his young wife, but his phone rang intrusively.
Tong Airui answered the call. Before the other party could finish speaking, he hastily called for Yuan Hang. "Get in touch with Old Seven immediately. Tell him and Shanshan to come back to Xiawu with us."
Yuan Hang glanced at another plane in the hangar and quickly pulled out his phone.
Seeing Yuan Hang make the call, Tong Airui yelled into his own phone at the subordinate, "Use whatever means necessary—you must bring that person back alive!"
Everyone on the plane turned to look at him. Not many people could provoke such an intense reaction from Tong Airui. Who had gotten into trouble?
Tong Airui realized he had lost his composure. After hanging up, he offered the group an apologetic smile. "Nothing serious. One of my team members got injured during a mission. I was just concerned for a moment." 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂
Yi Luowa noticed his trembling hands resting on his thighs and hurriedly grasped them in hers.
Tong Airui looked at her and managed a faint smile. "It’s nothing... really, it’s nothing."
Yi Luowa smiled back. "You said it’s nothing, yet you’re this nervous. Look, you’ve scared everyone."
Tong Airui forced a smile. "This team member has been with me for many years. Hearing about his injury shook me for a moment."
"Kaikai and Shanshan have arrived. With the two of them, as long as the person is still breathing, they can save them. Rui’er, don’t be too worried," Yan Zi said comfortingly from the front row, turning her head back to reassure him.
Tong Airui froze momentarily, then forced out a semblance of a smile. "Aunt, really, it’s fine. I’m not too anxious."
As they spoke, Mazekaikai and Shanshan boarded the plane carrying simple luggage. Mazekaikai walked over. "Fourth Brother, is there a critically ill patient?"
"Details are still unclear. As soon as we land, you two will follow me to the hospital." Tong Airui finished speaking and signaled with his eyes for Mazekaikai to take a seat.
Mazekaikai slowly nodded and pulled Shanshan to sit down.
After the plane took off, Tong Airui kept his eyes tightly shut. Yi Luowa noticed the deep furrows between his brows, which seemed to form a small mountain. She reached out and gently pressed on them.
Tong Airui slowly opened his eyes. "I’m fine. Just a bit tired."
"Then rest for a while," Yi Luowa said, pulling out a blanket to cover him.
"Hold me for a bit." Tong Airui, like a helpless child, leaned his head into her shoulder.
Yi Luowa wrapped her arms around him, holding him tightly. Before long, her shoulder grew damp.
He was crying!
In all the time she’d known him, she had never seen him shed a tear.
Who on earth could the injured person be?
A name floated into her mind. Yi Luowa shook her head quickly. No! It couldn’t be him! It absolutely couldn’t!
