CHAPTER 195: CHAPTER 195: DOES A SENSE OF SECURITY MEAN BEING HONEST AND FAITHFUL?

Hearing Xuan Shiwu’s invitation, Lin Xiaoyan thought about how she hadn’t been busy recently and immediately agreed, "Sure, I’ll book a ticket to come over right now."

Xuan Shiwu exclaimed happily, "Great, I’ll send you the location. Just come directly to the hotel and wait for me when you arrive."

Lin Xiaoyan: "Alright, see you then."

"Bye-bye!"

After hanging up, Lin Xiaoyan immediately booked a ticket to the Southern Province, a place she had longed for.

She had always wanted to go to the Southern Province, having heard about its beautiful scenery, abundant fruit, and most importantly, the chance to play by the seaside.

Having grown up in the central plains, Lin Xiaoyan longed for life by the sea!

Oh, if only her parents and sister-in-law hadn’t left so early, she could have taken them to the Southern Province to have fun.

Lin Xiaoyan booked her ticket, quickly packed her suitcase and headed to the store.

She needed to tell her brother before heading straight to the airport.

She pushed her suitcase towards the entrance of the community, preparing to book a ride on her phone as she walked.

"Beep beep"

Suddenly, a car approached from the side, and Lin Xiaoyan immediately moved her suitcase aside.

"Beep beep"

Lin Xiaoyan looked up and saw a familiar car. She raised an eyebrow and smiled at the person inside as the window rolled down...

"Captain He, not working today?"

He Qi’an glanced at Lin Xiaoyan’s suitcase, "Yeah, where are you heading? Have your parents left?"

Lin Xiaoyan: "Oh, my parents went home yesterday. Shiwu just called to invite me to the Southern Province to play. I was about to head to the airport."

"Shiwu?" He Qi’an asked, puzzled.

"It’s Xuan Shiwu."

He Qi’an relaxed, "Oh, get in, I’ll take you there."

Lin Xiaoyan looked at He Qi’an, "Uh... is it convenient? It’s quite far."

"It’s fine, let’s go."

Lin Xiaoyan beamed with a big smile, "Thank you!"

She wasn’t being shy with He Qi’an at all now.

He Qi’an glimpsed Lin Xiaoyan’s smiling face and gently curved his lips. He got out of the car to put Lin Xiaoyan’s suitcase in the trunk.

"What time is your flight?"

"At ten."

He Qi’an checked the time, "It’s nine now. Aren’t you worried about being late?"

Lin Xiaoyan: "...Well, there’s only one flight at this time, and the next one is at four in the afternoon."

He Qi’an shook his head helplessly, "Don’t rush things in the future. It’s not like it’s urgent; rushing can cause trouble."

Listening to He Qi’an, Lin Xiaoyan nodded repeatedly, "I got it, I won’t do it again."

"Okay."

"Did you bring motion sickness pills?"

"I did."

They chatted along the way and soon reached the airport.

Before getting out of the car, Lin Xiaoyan suddenly remembered something and hesitantly looked at He Qi’an.

He Qi’an noticed Lin Xiaoyan’s conflicted expression and raised an eyebrow, "What is it?"

Lin Xiaoyan looked at He Qi’an, "Did you know Yang Lin left Sea City?"

When He Qi’an heard Lin Xiaoyan mention Yang Lin, he stared deeply at her face, "I know, he went back to Beijing."

Feeling flustered under He Qi’an’s gaze, Lin Xiaoyan softly replied, trying to cover her unease with a smile, "I thought you didn’t know. I’m off then."

"Wait a moment." He Qi’an grabbed Lin Xiaoyan’s arm and pulled her back.

"What is it?" Lin Xiaoyan’s eyes wandered, not daring to meet He Qi’an’s gaze.

She was afraid her little secret would be discovered. It was only her own wild imagination.

He Qi’an looked at Lin Xiaoyan and was somewhat amused, "You’re really trying to cover up."

Lin Xiaoyan spun around, "Who’s covering up? I didn’t do anything!"

She glared at He Qi’an, was she kissing, hugging, or confessing?!

Seeing Lin Xiaoyan angry, He Qi’an apologized, "Sorry."

He then sincerely said to Lin Xiaoyan, "Yang Lin has a complicated family situation. It’s not suitable for you."

Lin Xiaoyan frowned, "I never said I liked him..."

He Qi’an stared coolly at Lin Xiaoyan.

Lin Xiaoyan: ......

"Ahem, actually... I just never dated before. I happened to meet someone like Yang Lin, who’s so gentle, attentive, and gives a sense of security. Which girl wouldn’t be moved?"

Lin Xiaoyan candidly admitted her feelings, "But I know my situation; I definitely can’t match him. I’m just fantasizing...

Besides, since he’s already gone, I can’t even fantasize anymore."

After hearing Lin Xiaoyan, He Qi’an relaxed and chuckled, "Want to date? When you come back, I’ll introduce some young people from the bureau."

Lin Xiaoyan hurriedly waved her hands, "No, no, I don’t want that!"

"Why not?"

Lin Xiaoyan pouted. Before, she would have been delighted, but since joining the military, she had broadened her horizons...

She sneakily glanced at He Qi’an’s chest, "If... I mean, I’d like someone who gives a sense of security!"

"A police officer doesn’t give you a sense of security?"

"No! I mean, someone who looks like they do!"

He Qi’an pondered, "You like honest, faithful ones?"

Lin Xiaoyan: ......

She opened the car door, "I’m off to catch my flight!"

He Qi’an got out to take Lin Xiaoyan’s suitcase out, and Lin Xiaoyan stormed off without looking back.

He Qi’an leaned against the car with his arms crossed, watching Lin Xiaoyan stride angrily ahead, and chuckled softly.

He waited until Lin Xiaoyan entered the airport before driving away.

Once Lin Xiaoyan got inside, she heard her flight being called for boarding and hurried over with her suitcase.

She glanced back outside, but He Qi’an’s car was nowhere in sight.

"Gosh, it’s irritating! Do I have to say I’d like someone with a good build, preferably with an eight-pack?"

Recalling their previous conversation made Lin Xiaoyan roll her eyes in exasperation.

Upon arriving in the Southern Province, Lin Xiaoyan took a cab straight to the hotel Xuan Shiwu had sent to her.

At the hotel, she messaged Xuan Shiwu saying she’d arrived.

Xuan Shiwu instantly replied, "Xiao Yan, go to the front desk and give them my name. I’ve already booked a room for you."

Seeing the message, Lin Xiaoyan smiled and replied, "Okay."

Xuan Shiwu: "Wait for me at the hotel; I’ll be done soon."

Lin Xiaoyan walked to the front desk, mentioned Xuan Shiwu’s name, and the staff immediately handed her a room card.

Once inside the room, she noticed the large floor-to-ceiling windows. Standing by them offered a stunning view of the sea across the way.

Lin Xiaoyan quickly opened her suitcase and changed into a dress because it was so hot here.

She had worn long pants, long sleeves, and a light jacket on her way over.

After arriving, she noticed everyone else was in shorts and T-shirts.

Lin Xiaoyan ordered takeout for lunch and ate it in her room.

It was approaching evening when there was a knock on Lin Xiaoyan’s door.

"Xiao Yan, I’m back!"