Billionaire's Long Journey of Chasing His Love-Chapter 825 - 689: Encountering a Love Rival Again
Twenty minutes later, Tong Qiang and Lan Weiwei entered the house. Tong Qiang, always straightforward, immediately said, "Airui, I want to retire, but Midnight and Tingting won’t let me. I’m at my wit’s end, so I came to ask for your help."
Tong Airui furrowed his brow slightly. "With Sister Tingting, I can speak to her, but for Uncle Leng, my dad has to talk to him." 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚
"You’re more influential than your dad now. As long as you speak, they’ll definitely let me go."
"What reason are they giving for not letting you go?"
"They say that Tingting and Yangyang are young and want me and Mu Jianchen to guide them for a few more years. Tingting and Yangyang don’t need guidance at all; they can completely handle things on their own."
Tong Airui pondered for a moment and then laughed, "Uncle, I understand Uncle Leng’s reasoning. If he retires and both you and Uncle Mu retire together, it might panic the public."
Tong Qiang pursued, "So, when do you think he’ll let me leave?"
Tong Airui shrugged slightly, "You should first persuade Uncle Mu not to retire too quickly. Then you’ll be able to retire sooner."
"That old fellow is even more eager than I am!"
"Just tell him what I just analyzed. Make it seem like you had an epiphany and decided not to retire. He’s Uncle Leng’s in-law; if you’re not retiring, it’s even less likely he’d retire."
Tong Qiang blinked, "That could work! That old guy has schemed against me my whole life; this time, I’m going to outsmart him!"
Yi Luowa laughed, "Uncle, if Uncle Mu argues with you, just say the idea came from Tong Airui, so Uncle Mu doesn’t keep accusing you of being unfair."
Lan Weiwei laughed, "How could you let Airui come up with the idea and then sell him out? They’ve been sparring all their lives; one more time doesn’t make a difference."
"Haha... It’s not lively without some fights." Tong Qiang laughed, standing up. "Old woman, we should get going and not disturb Airui and Luowa’s rest."
"Luowa, tell your mom and grandpa that once your uncle retires, we’ll go visit them." Lan Weiwei stood up, suddenly remembering something, and laughed, "Look at me being forgetful; I came along just to tell you that your little aunt is pregnant!"
Yi Luowa laughed upon hearing this, "Ah! This is wonderful news! We didn’t know at all."
"Just over a month now. Your little uncle still has duties, and she didn’t want to distract him, so she hasn’t told anyone." Lan Weiwei laughed, "This will be your little uncle’s last flight mission."
Tong Qiang glared dissatisfied at his wife, "The situation isn’t settled yet! Don’t talk nonsense to the kids!"
"I won’t say anymore. You two should rest early." Lan Weiwei laughed and exited the room.
After seeing them off, Yi Luowa asked confused, "Honey, what does Aunt mean by what she said?"
"Little Uncle is about to get promoted soon."
"That’s great!"
"It is great, but once he’s promoted, the chances to visit Grandpa in Xiawu will be fewer." Tong Airui pinched his brows, "Shouldn’t we visit Little Aunt?"
"Let’s go; it’s just next door." Yi Luowa had Zhu Lin pick a few supplements suitable for pregnant women from what she brought and took them over.
When Liu Xinru saw them coming, she laughed, "I was thinking of visiting you early tomorrow since it’s late today, but you guys came first instead."
"You’re a national treasure now, and also our elder, so we can’t let you come to us." Yi Luowa noticed her complexion looked okay and laughed, "Are you feeling any discomfort?"
Liu Xinru paused, "How did you guys find out?"
"Big Aunt just left our house."
Liu Xinru helplessly laughed, "I told her not to blab..."
"What’s there to be afraid of? It’s good news. You’ve been married to Uncle for several years, and you’ve finally conceived. Grandpa and Grandma would be ecstatic if they knew."
"Don’t tell them yet; let them enjoy their travels a few more days, and don’t mention it to Yuehua either. He has work tasks, shouldn’t be distracted."
Yi Luowa furrowed her brow slightly, "So you’re just going to manage it on your own?"
"I don’t feel exhausted yet."
"Maybe we should have Zhu Lin come over."
"No, I’m not always at home, and in a few days, I’ll be back living at the base."
Liu Xinru laughed, inviting them to sit and was about to pour them some water when Yi Luowa hurriedly stopped her, "There’s no need for formalities; we’re not outsiders."
Tong Airui shrugged slightly, "Before, it was just you two, and you could manage well. But now you might need to plan things anew."
Liu Xinru chuckled helplessly, "If it comes to it, I’ll just apply for retirement."
Tong Airui furrowed his brow slightly, "Could you part with it?"
"One of us has to make sacrifices; when Yuehua returns, he will get promoted, and I don’t want to hold him back."
Tong Airui smiled, "Don’t rush to apply for retirement; let me think of a plan."
Liu Xinru’s face showed joy but then she suppressed her smile, "I can guess why Brother and Sister-in-law went to see you, but I won’t trouble you with my small issues."
"It’s no trouble, just a matter of saying a couple of sentences." Tong Airui rarely takes initiative, but this time he did so quite willingly.
The next day, Tong Airui actually told Leng Chuting about it.
Leng Chuting thought for a moment, "How about the military academy? A few days ago, Principal Sun mentioned wanting a pilot with real combat experience as an instructor. I’ve been on the lookout, and now that you mention it, I think she fits the bill nicely."
Tong Airui nodded, "That sounds good, at least the working hours are stable. She’d have more time to look after the kids."
"Yi Luowa has refined you well, you’re becoming more and more human," Leng Chuting joked. "Who’s your pick for this year’s competition?"
"Mi Chenxuan, what about you?"
"Your brother-in-law is going. These last few years, we’ve always lost to you guys, and he wants to avenge us. But with you sending Chen Xuan, I don’t think he stands much chance of winning."
"Better switch people quickly, save my brother-in-law from embarrassment."
Leng Chuting rolled her eyes at him, "We might not lose!"
"Then let’s try it," Tong Airui chuckled. "Once I leave, who knows when we’ll meet again. Take care, and when you get the chance, bring the kids to Xiawu for a few days."
"A trip to Xiawu might be a long way off for me, but you’ll be back soon."
Tong Airui was a bit surprised, then laughed, "True, when Young Master Kang takes over, I’ll surely be back."
Leng Chuting laughed, "Bring the kids along next time you come. This is your second home, after all. Let the kids see it too."
"Okay."
Tong Airui nodded with a smile.
Mu Heyang watched them from afar, smiling helplessly, "People say your sister Tingting never smiles, but I know she beams with joy when she meets someone she clicks with."
Yi Luowa and Leng Chukang exchanged a glance beside him, bursting into laughter.
Yi Luowa laughed, "Brother-in-law, I haven’t felt envious yet, and you’re already dripping sourness."
"Nonsense, I’m not envious!" Mu Heyang laughed and asked, "I heard Uncle Che is in Xiawu recently?"
"Yeah, he came back to help us with the kids, and he’ll leave once we get back."
Leng Chukang laughed, "With Uncle Che retired, their old buddies’ group chat is buzzing daily. My dad said once they’re all retired, they’ll form a new band, and the travel route will be their old battlefields."
"That’s quite meaningful!" Yi Luowa nodded in agreement.
Tong Airui and Yi Luowa stayed in Z Country for two days, then went to Raman. In Raman, they were treated like VIPs, with a few cousins practically worshipping Tong Airui like a hero.
Apart from Raman’s royal members, Teng Qian and Teng Kailun put aside all their work to accompany them throughout.
Yi Luowa felt uneasy and discussed with Tong Airui about leaving Raman sooner.
After leaving Raman, they finally circled to the Northern Hemisphere, visiting ten countries in fifteen days. With only Beidi and Haotian left, Tong Airui and Yi Luowa debated whether to skip Beidi.
Yi Luowa knew what he was thinking and said with a smile, "I’m listening to you on this one. Honestly, I kind of want to go straight to Haotian; mom called last night saying the three kids are already there."
Tong Airui sighed, "Why don’t you go to Haotian, and I’ll go to Beidi alone?"
Yi Luowa chuckled, "If you think that’s fine, I’d love to see the kids sooner."
Tong Airui, with a drooping mouth, pulled her into his embrace, "I just don’t think it’s fine, that’s why I’m torn! Once we’re in Beidi, stay within my sight at all times, and don’t speak to Just without me, got it?"
"Got it!" Yi Luowa glared at him, exasperated.
Tong Airui’s mouth twitched, "What’s with your attitude?"
"My attitude is pretty good! Always jealous for no reason, is it fun?"
"I don’t know if you’re truly naive or pretending to be, being on someone’s mind like that, yet you’re oblivious and always arguing with me. He’s been married for years, yet still no kids; if not incapable, he’s definitely scheming!"
Yi Luowa burst into laughter, "You’re truly wicked! Enough, just cancel the Beidi trip; I miss the kids, let’s go straight to Haotian."
Tong Airui curled his lips slightly, "I’m not listening to you; I’m taking you to Beidi just to spite that bastard!"
Yi Luowa giggled, "He didn’t do anything, yet you’re already whiting out."
"Yi Luowa!"
"Here!"
"Watch how I deal with you today!" Master Four growled, then scooped her up in his arms...
The next day, Yi Luowa, dressed conservatively in a high-necked long dress, set foot on Beidi’s soil.
