CHAPTER 72: CHAPTER 72: LOVE REQUIRES CAUTION (3)

I don’t know why, but the first time she saw Wang He, she felt a sense of familiarity.

Wang He seemed to have the same feeling.

Then she discovered that every habit, every move, every hobby Wang He had was just like hers!!!

Wang He had his own job, with an annual salary in the millions.

On the second day of their acquaintance, Wang He showed her his savings.

Seeing the savings inside, Li Mei was surprised but also relieved.

This man was not here for her money.

It was at this moment that Li Mei felt she could trust this man.

"Meimei, I’ve already bought plane tickets. I’m worried that there will be a lot of people during the Shiyi holiday, so I thought we could go back early.

This way, we can avoid the crowds, and on the way, we can look around and have some fun. Then I’ll take you to see the sights in my hometown..."

Li Mei had just finished showering when Wang He called. Hearing Wang He’s gentle voice, she felt extraordinarily relaxed and joyful.

"When did you book the plane tickets for?"

"Tomorrow afternoon."

"What?!"

Li Mei’s expression changed, and she immediately felt a lot more nervous, "I haven’t bought gifts yet! I haven’t even picked out clothes... Why did you book it so early..."

"Hahaha, don’t worry, I’ve already bought the things, you don’t need to prepare anything. As for clothes, I think you look good in anything!"

Upon hearing Wang He’s words, Li Mei laughed again.

"Don’t worry, my family is very easy to get along with. Don’t be nervous, I’m here with you."

"Well... okay, you must stay by my side all the time."

"Sure, I promise!"

"Mm-hmm."

With an excited and joyful heart, Li Mei took a nap.

Early the next morning, Wang He arrived.

Wang He helped Li Mei pack her luggage, then they went out for lunch together before heading to the airport to wait for their flight.

Li He looked at the clingy pair in front of them and couldn’t help but shiver.

"Do you think this Li Mei is already thirty and still can’t tell the good from the bad when it comes to men? The first time I saw this guy, I felt something was off!"

Li He said to Xiang Rong who was next to him.

Xiang Rong glanced at Li He disdainfully, "Shut up!"

"Aren’t you men naturally good at pretending!

They’re completely different before and after marriage!"

Hearing Xiang Rong’s words, Li He widened his eyes and became nosy.

"Sister Rong, from what you’re saying, was your husband not good to you after marriage?

Is he bold enough to be bad to you?"

Xiang Rong rolled her eyes speechlessly, "Do you think he dares?"

Li He: ...Well, by the look on her face, it seems he doesn’t dare!

"Let’s go, it’s time to board!"

Xiang Rong slapped Li He and whispered.

Li He looked over and saw Li Mei and Wang He walking toward the security check.

"Let’s go, let’s go."

Li He hurriedly grabbed his luggage to catch up.

Xiang Rong grabbed Li He with an exasperated look.

"What’s the rush? You won’t lose them on the plane!

As a policeman, I really wonder how you graduated from school in the first place!"

Xiang Rong looked angrily at Li He, "Do you know that following too closely can easily expose you!

And if you keep staring at them, do you want to tell them you’re tailing them!"

Li He felt ashamed by Xiang Rong’s words, lowered his head, and looked at Xiang Rong apologetically.

"I’m sorry, I... I’m just too excited."

"Hmph!" Xiang Rong snorted coldly.

"Follow me, from now on, you’re not allowed to look at those two again!"

"Yes!"

Li He immediately agreed, almost standing at attention and saluting.

...

"Wang He, how much further to your home?"

Li Mei looked at the continuous mountain peaks ahead and felt somewhat suffocated for some reason.

Wang He subtly glanced, his expression tenderly embracing Li Mei’s shoulders.

"My home is there."

Wang He pointed at a hill in front.

Li Mei frowned; she didn’t know which hill Wang He was pointing at, but her intuition told her she didn’t want to enter this mountain range.

Wang He gave a look to the person behind, who promptly and enthusiastically loaded Li Mei and Wang He’s luggage into a van.

"Oh, sister-in-law, yesterday Xiao He called saying he was bringing back his girlfriend. My uncle and aunt were overjoyed!"

Li Mei looked at the man behind her, wearing worn clothes and shoes with whatever dirty stuff on them, looking quite dirty.

As the man approached, she smelled a mix of sweat and body odor, causing her to retreat slightly.

Wang He noticed Li Mei’s disdain, his face slightly darkened, then quickly looked at Li Mei with a gentle expression again.

"What’s wrong?"

"No... nothing."

Li Mei shook her head. She really wanted to go home now; she regretted coming here!

"This is my cousin from my second uncle’s family, just call him cousin. He specifically came to pick us up." Wang He introduced Li Mei.

Li Mei nodded stiffly, "Hello, cousin."

"Eh, eh, hello sister-in-law, let’s go. Everyone at home is eagerly waiting!"

Li Mei looked questioningly at Wang He, "Everyone?"

Wang He nodded with a smile, "Of course, when my parents heard I’m bringing you back, they told others in the village. They all want to see my bride."

Li Mei glared at Wang He, "I’m not your bride yet."

Wang He leaned down, getting closer to Li Mei’s face, "You will be soon!"

Half-embracing Li Mei, Wang He led her into the van behind them.

"Bang!"

With the van door closing, the vehicle started moving into the mountains.

Li Mei’s heart again felt uneasy.

Wang He held Li Mei’s hand, patiently comforting her, "Don’t be nervous, just look at the scenery here."

"Jiajia told me that you grew up in Sea City and haven’t been here, right?"

Li Mei nodded.

"This time, take a good look at the beautiful natural scenery here. It’s completely different from city life in Sea City..."

Following Wang He’s pointing hand direction, Li Mei looked out the window at the scenery, gradually calming down.

After meeting Wang He’s parents, she would go home right away!

As the van disappeared, Xiang Rong and Li He appeared where Li Mei and the others had just stood.

"Wow, so many mountains!!!"

Li He exclaimed, looking at the countless mountains up ahead.

"If I were taken into the mountains, even as a man, I doubt I could escape!"

Xiang Rong was on a call nearby, contacting the local police.

After finishing her call, she hung up and looked at the endless green mountains, eyes darkening slightly.

"Did we get the tracker on Li Mei’s luggage?"

"We did."

Li He responded.

Xiang Rong glanced at the time, "We’ll head into the mountains with the local police later."

Li He: "What about the captain and them?"

"They’re on their way."

...

Li Mei groggily opened her eyes, looking at the slightly darkened sky outside the car window, and frowned.

"How come we aren’t there yet?"

She picked up her phone, checked the time, and realized they’d been on the road for over two hours, nearly three.

Impatience flickered in Wang He’s eyes, and he spoke coldly, "We’ll be there soon, about half an hour."