CHAPTER 544: 214 NOT ONLY KILLS, BUT ALSO SEEKS TO DESTROY THE WILL

Qingzhou Airport.

Nightfall descended as the terminal lights illuminated the space, where shadows of hurried travelers appeared sharp against the floor-to-ceiling glass windows, adding a touch of warmth to the chilly evening.

At the T3 terminal pickup area, three black sedans pulled in and parked simultaneously.

From the front passenger seat of the car in the middle, a young woman with an air of professionalism stepped out, respectfully opening the rear door.

An elegant lady draped in a sable coat emerged from the vehicle.

Passersby spared her a fleeting glance, only to have their jaws drop at the crocodile leather handbag slung over her arm.

For an average engineer who runs from one project site to another, just this single bag would require three years of tightened belt-straps and no meals to afford.

Comparison breeds resentment; the onlookers tightened their coats around themselves.

As she waited for a taxi, she instinctively raised her head to see sharp-dressed men stepping out of the front and rear cars—one from each—standing upright without a sideways glance. Clearly, they were bodyguards.

The four bodyguards assembled behind the woman and followed her footsteps into the terminal.

The entourage moved with an air of grandeur and pomp.

"Which wealthy lady is traveling this extravagantly?"

Shaking her head, she ducked into the waiting taxi.

The weather forecast mentioned snowfall tonight, though it’s unclear when it would start.

The assistant glanced down at their phone: "Madam, Miss Yu and the young master are arriving on the same flight."

Helian Yu paused her stride and turned to look at the assistant.

The assistant continued: "The young master has turned off his phone. We just managed to confirm his boarding details moments ago. He’s flying economy class and will exit from another gate."

This was the VIP gate.

Helian Yu couldn’t suppress the trace of irritation in her tone: "That child is becoming more rebellious by the day; he’s going to drive me mad."

A competent assistant knows when to stay silent and masters the art of letting words in one ear out the other.

"Forget about him. Today, I’m here to welcome Miss Yu."

Three hours ago, Helian Yu received an unexpected phone call from Yu Ruohuan’s bodyguard. He informed her that Yu Ruohuan would be landing at Qingzhou Airport in exactly three hours.

The conversation offered little further detail, but its implications were obvious.

Helian Yu hurriedly arranged for accommodations to show her sincerity and personally came to the airport to receive her.

She knew Yu Ruohuan had attended the winter camp held in Chunzhou.

After the camp ended, Yu Ruohuan didn’t rush back to Jingzhou but instead came to the distant and secluded Qingzhou, even intentionally calling her to notify her.

What was even more intriguing? She had booked the same flight as Liu Runxi.

A faint smile played on Helian Yu’s lips, her mood visibly elated.

There was no doubt in her mind—with her son’s talent and looks, what girl wouldn’t be drawn to him?

Even someone as privileged and proud as Yu Ruohuan, who previously treated her indifferently—was she not now proactively reaching out?

A hint of smugness flickered in Helian Yu’s eyes.

"Madam, Miss Yu has arrived."

The assistant’s voice pulled Helian Yu back into the moment.

Helian Yu raised her gaze. A young girl, dressed in a lavender skirt, walked out with light and poised steps.

The frigid gusts typical of Qingzhou swept against her sharply, prompting her to shiver. Beside her, another girl immediately draped a dark coat resting on her arm around her shoulders.

Beside the young girl stood a boy, pushing a luggage cart laden with four or five suitcases, with only his head visible above them.

Trailing the trio were two bodyguards dressed in black, striding with commanding presence and steely gazes.

The group of five stepped out from the VIP gate, centering the lavender-skirted girl as the focus of attention, making her radiate brilliance like a celestial being.

"Miss Yu." Helian Yu walked forward, her face brimming with smiles.

Her demeanor was neither overly enthusiastic nor distant.

"Welcome to Qingzhou."

Yu Ruohuan removed her sunglasses, nodding and smiling lightly: "Mrs. Liu, long time no see."

"I’ve arranged a table for you at Zirui Pavilion to welcome your arrival, Miss Yu. Please."

"Mrs. Liu, you’re too kind."

"When I was in Jingzhou, you extended great care to me, Miss Yu. Now that you’ve made the effort to come all the way to Qingzhou, it’s only right for me to fulfill my duties as a host."

The two exchanged polite pleasantries before Yu Ruohuan entered the car arranged by Helian Yu.

From a short distance within the terminal, three figures emerged, walking one after another.

Yu Ruohuan lowered her car window and raised an eyebrow, tilting her gaze towards them.

The assistant prompted Helian Yu.

Helian Yu turned her head.

She would never mistake her own son.

He was walking side by side with a young girl, the two exchanging words with an air of relaxed harmony and warmth.

Helian Yu suppressed her annoyance and stole a glance at Yu Ruohuan inside the car.

She had once been a young girl herself and knew exactly what Yu Ruohuan’s furrowed brows signified.