Meng Hao felt a bit bored.
There was still some distance from Old Man Ouyang's mansion to the airport.
Playing with his phone, Meng Hao suddenly slapped his forehead.
"Heh."
He had forgotten to call his own mother.
His mother had said that if he didn't call every day, she would worry.
As for the earlier mention of calling Qin Muyan, that was just a pretense.
The call connected.
As expected.
Meng Hao's mother was waiting for this call.
Meng Hao briefly informed his mother about some non-confidential matters from the meeting.
"So, the authorities are going to hold a press conference to clarify and exonerate you from the false accusations made by the United States?"
As expected.
Although Meng Hao's parents didn't say it out loud, they actually cared a lot about their son's innocence.
"Of course."
"This baseless accusation can't be carried forever."
Meng Hao replied with a chuckle.
"Oh dear, did you explain the whole story clearly?"
"Do the leaders believe everything you say?"
"I'm telling you, don't embellish, just tell them what happened."
Meng Hao's parents were honest and down-to-earth ordinary citizens.
Even though Meng Hao's current status was such that ordinary people had to look up to him from afar, to his parents, Meng Hao was still their child whom they needed to protect.
This was only natural.
Meng Hao brushed off his mother's concern with a laugh.
If he told them that even Old Man Ouyang treated him as an honored guest, and that he had dined with the top brass of Great Xia, it might frighten his parents.
So, he didn't explain further and just went along with his mother's words.
"Oh dear."
"Mom."
"Don't worry, I've explained everything clearly and unambiguously, and it won't cause any misunderstandings."
"Just wait and see us return home."
Although this sanatorium was specially arranged by Old Man Ouyang for Meng Hao's parents, and many people were responsible for their daily needs.
However, no place was as comfortable as one's own home.
Meng Hao's parents still wanted to return to their own house.
It was just that, with Meng Hao being labeled a "traitor," not only relatives and friends, but even neighbors pointed fingers.
Meng Hao's parents couldn't bear it.
Now, Meng Hao had clearly stated that the state would clarify his situation, exposing the U.S.'s wrongdoings publicly. His reputation would naturally be restored.
"Good, good."
"That's wonderful."
"I knew our country would never wrongly accuse a good person."
Meng Hao's mother, this simple citizen, was already in tears.
Hearing that her son's reputation was about to be cleared, her eyes were filled with tears.
After chatting with his mother for a few more minutes and asking about Qin Muyan.
"By the way, Mom, the press conference might still be a few days away. I'm planning to head back to Shilin now."
Oh?
You're coming back?
Meng Hao's mother became flustered again.
Judging by her actions, she was about to start cooking.
"However, I won't be going back for now."
"I need to visit Huarong Technology."
"I haven't been there for almost half a year. I need to check on the company's operations."
Regarding this, Meng Hao's parents were a little disappointed but also understood.
Their son had grown up.
He had his own businesses and companies.
They naturally couldn't hold him back.
"Alright."
"Then I'll have Qin Muyan come over too. I trust that girl, she can at least ensure your food and daily life are taken care of."
"Also, the weather is still a bit chilly, don't catch a cold."
"When you come back, don't wander around, be careful not to be captured by those bad people in the U.S. again."
"..."
Meng Hao was amused and exasperated.
He had felt bored on the way to the airport just moments ago.
Now, the journey had turned into listening to his mother's nagging.
Damn it.
He was in his early twenties, regarded as a national treasure in scientific research by Old Man Ouyang, and a sought-after individual by multiple countries including the U.S.
Yet, in his parents' eyes, he was still a child who couldn't even find his way.
Truly, a mother's love knows no bounds!
"Son, remember, after you're done, you must come back quickly..."
Finally, as they were nearing the airport, the mother's long speech came to an end.
After hanging up the phone, the driver showed no intention of stopping.
Instead, he drove directly into the airport and boarded a prepared private helicopter.
Wow.
Old Man Ouyang was right.
It was as if Meng Hao could go anywhere.
This was a medium-sized helicopter, capable of carrying two more sedans without any problem.
...
The sky was hazy.
Shilin was both a coastal city and a water town in Jiangnan.
During this time between spring and summer, it often drizzled.
On the sparsely populated road, two girls walked slowly under an umbrella.
The shorter one, with the combined beauty of a Jiangnan woman and a modern girl, looked like a sophisticated businesswoman just starting her career.
The taller one had fair skin and blonde hair, exuding an aura of a mature woman; she was actually a foreign girl.
Of course, the difference in height was relative.
Both girls were over 165 cm tall, possessing the legs of a standard "long-legged sister."
Their looks.
Their figures.
Their气质 (qìzhì - aura/temperament).
Drew the attention of countless passersby.
Of course, some of the usual carefree men dared not approach them provocatively... they didn't even have the courage to go up and ask for their numbers.
The aura of these two girls made people feel breathless.
They even carried a subtle sense of danger.
These two girls were naturally Luna and Zhang Xijin, who had just returned from Australia.
Luna was of Western descent.
As a woman who had previously cooperated with U.S. intelligence agencies, she possessed some combat skills.
As for Zhang Xijin, she had undergone half a year of intensive training with the Great Xia military.
This girl could truly kill.
"Speaking of which, we've been back for almost a week, why hasn't Brother Hao returned yet?"
The two girls, both Meng Hao's women, had, through their time together, become like best friends.
"Who knows."
"We can only wait for Brother Hao to contact us."
"Could Brother Hao have forgotten about us?"
Luna was the most insecure at the moment.
She had followed Meng Hao from a foreign land to Great Xia for his sake.
As a foreigner, she was unsure if Meng Hao would still accept her.
Once an independent Western woman, Luna had now become anxious and unsure.
"Oh, my dear sister Luna."
"Don't you know Brother Hao's character?"
"Since he said you should 'follow your husband like a chicken follows a rooster and a dog follows a dog,' he would never abandon you."
"Perhaps, Brother Hao is currently lying at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean."
*Puchi.*
Luna was amused by Zhang Xijin's words.
However, her mood improved considerably.
"Hey, who is that? She looks so familiar!"
Zhang Xijin suddenly spoke.