Section 1

Nothing is foolproof, especially love. Never belittle yourself for someone who does not love you. When you work hard enough and become excellent enough, you will attain better things, and then look down upon the person who failed to cherish you, thanking them for not marrying you back then

She had already turned around, took the boarding pass handed back by the ticket inspector, and walked towards the jet bridge

The aunt beside her noticed that she had woken up and timely said: "The drinks were just served; that gentleman next to you asked the flight attendant to reserve some for you."

Cheng Xiao saw her name on the boarding pass and was about to express her gratitude for the other person's honesty when she heard a deep male voice behind her say, "Don't place things carelessly next time"

Just as she was about to go back to reapply, a hand reached out and handed her a registration card

but it was still a step too late

Cheng Xiao's mood was not affected, accompanied by the crisp sound of high heels clicking on the marble floor, her tone was nonchalant: "Am I someone who easily makes deep promises? Being together is simply a matter of not being unpleasant, not a responsibility to act foolishly. I have never felt grateful to him for being able to accept someone as uniquely temperamental as myself." As she spoke, she unconsciously dropped her boarding pass from her pocket. I have never felt grateful to him for being able to accept someone as uniquely temperamental as myself." As she spoke, she unconsciously dropped her boarding pass from her pocket.

Cheng Xiao has never lost an argument. She retorted without hesitation: "Self-indulgent? To you? Haven't you looked in the mirror all these years? Or do you think I'm blind?"

Cheng Xiao handed the boarding pass to the ticket inspector, glanced back, and said, "I will remember the reminder, thank you."

Due to weather conditions, international flights departing from Los Angeles were delayed by nearly two hours, resulting in Cheng Xiao having only thirty minutes left before the flight departure when transferring and going through security at City A

Perhaps his gaze was too direct and candid, disturbing the other party. Cheng Xiao turned off her phone, turned her face towards him, and said, "Do I look familiar to you, like your ex-girlfriend, benefactor?"

The subtly accusatory tone is quite displeasing

The traveler was slightly annoyed: "What are you doing? I'm in a hurry, move aside." In the midst of his words, he even attempted to push someone.

Despite knowing it was abrupt, I couldn't help but cast my gaze over. The dazzling, voluminous wine-red long hair, the elegant and aloof profile, a solid color t-shirt paired with fitted jeans, and a pair of small high heels at her feet; at this moment, her downcast eyes and silence exuded a certain charm that seemed to come with an inherent aura.

Seeing Gu Nanting's shirt, which was splattered with coffee due to a phone falling from the sky, the aunt beside Cheng Xiao clicked her tongue and said, "Young lady, hurry and wipe it for him. Oh dear, what a white shirt it is."

The issue is

Wait a moment

Gu Nanting did not move

Upon meeting the gaze of her benefactor, which was filled with suppressed anger, Cheng Xiao could not help but laugh out loud in an ungracious manner

Cheng m.hetushu .com .com Xiao Wei squinted at him, remaining silent

His eyes were clear and calm like a still lake, and his tone was restrained, devoid of any anger.

The indifferent and seductive face, the sharp and direct gaze, and the insincere words—like being touched by something cold at the chest, Gu Nanting's pupils darkened

Cheng Xiao lowered her head and indeed saw a thin blanket pressed on the jacket, which was specifically for use on the plane. She shifted her gaze to the "benefactor" on the aisle side, who was peacefully asleep with closed eyes. Turning her face back to the aunt overflowing with maternal love, she replied: "Girlfriends have the privilege of being exempt from expiration; how could I let him take advantage of that"

Cheng Xiao turned around and heard the flight attendant say to her: "Thank you for what happened earlier."

If the passenger sitting next to Gu Nan Ting was not holding a paper cup in her hand, if she was not just about to hand over the half cup of coffee she had left to the flight attendant while also collecting it, if there were no ifs.

Cheng Xiao's patience had also been exhausted. She snatched the other person's phone and coldly reprimanded, "Your current behavior has already caused illegal interference with the normal operation of the flight, and you will be subject to punishment or criminal liability. I advise you to stop while you can." Then she looked at the flight attendants, "Contact the ground and have the airport police meet him."

I do not wish for you to still harbor any illusions when the situation arises

The traveler grew increasingly impatient, saying, "I have urgent matters to attend to, so I will take my luggage to the door and wait there. Isn't it stopping soon? What are you all so anxious about?" Just as the flight attendants were about to intervene, he pushed them aside.

Gu Nanting gazed at the indifferent face that was just within reach, locking eyes with her sharp, emotionless gaze

Cheng Xiao stood at the end of the boarding queue. After finishing her call with Xia Zhi, she reached into her jacket pocket and discovered that her boarding pass was missing. She turned her motorcycle jacket inside out and searched through her handbag, but found nothing. Cheng Xiao turned back to look at the path she had come from. The marble floor was spotless, and apart from the hurried footsteps of passing travelers, there was nothing else.

Pushing others is simply a sign of poor upbringing

Cheng Xiao is within arm's reach to his right

After flying for more than ten consecutive hours, the exhausted Cheng Xiao wrapped herself in a jacket, put on an eye mask, and prepared to sleep all the way to City G

Cheng Xiao glanced at the aunt and said, "Thank you."

Gazing at the cold and distant beauty reflected in Cheng Xiao's eyes, Gu Nanting's lips curled into a smile

"Sir, please present ... ..." In the ticket inspector's formulaic prompt, Gu Nanting handed over his boarding pass, but his gaze lingered on Cheng Xiao's back and did not withdraw.

Gu Nanting's gaze was calm and heavy. After a few seconds of confrontation, he leaned his head against the back of the chair and closed his eyes

On the other end, the tone of the summer solstice is relaxed: "I must solidify his betrayal of infidelity, leaving him no chance for redemption"

Cheng Xiao found this man quite interesting. She raised one eyebrow and sat down gracefully

Cheng Xiao smiled, her tone as casual as if she were discussing something unrelated to herself: "I vaguely detected a hint of schadenfreude." Her pace quickened upon hearing the announcement that flight 1268 was beginning to board

It is once again that kind of gaze, unflinching and unabashedly direct.

Although I never demand to live like a lady, I also do not allow the essence of the rogue woman hidden within to be recklessly exposed

The gaze of admiration and regret from the flight attendants made Cheng Xiao, as a woman, feel a pang of guilt, yet the "benefactor" was left unappreciated.

Cheng Xiao unceremoniously pushed his hand away and said: "Speak if you have something to say, don't use your hands or feet!"

Give me the phone

This is a very dangerous behavior on a civil aviation passenger aircraft. Not only can mobile phone signals interfere with the aircraft, but the turbulence at this time may also cause luggage in the overhead compartments to fall, potentially injuring passengers

Ladies and gentlemen, this aircraft is expected to arrive at G City Peace Airport in ten minutes. The plane is descending, please remain seated in your original position, and ensure that all personal electronic devices are turned off

Perhaps unable to withstand the pressure from the crowd, that traveler did not persist any longer, but before sitting down, threatened Cheng Xiao: "You wait!"

Was it the discovery of her being followed upon disembarking, or was there another intention behind it

The information displayed on the boarding pass is

Describing her at this moment is indeed fitting

"Alright." Cheng Xiao raised an eyebrow dismissively. In order to teach him a lesson for his ignorance and unreasonable behavior, she waved her hand.

Guan Nanting paused as he caught a glimpse of the tall figure hurrying towards the boarding gate, passing by him.

Girl? In this situation, Cheng Xiao would not consider such a term to be complimentary; there was a warning in her eyes, "Then don't stare, it's fragile"

His gaze tightened, somewhat surprised

Cheng Xiao generally does not meddle in others' affairs, but that person was sitting just one row in front of her, and the distance was simply too close. Therefore, she unfastened her seatbelt, stood up, and with her right hand, she quickly pressed down on the luggage rack.

Finally, he asked: "Is there something you would like to say to me?"

At this moment, the flight attendant hurried over and advised in a tone that implied reproach, "Sir, the plane is still descending, and electronic devices cannot be turned on. Please turn off your phone and sit properly. You may retrieve your luggage once the plane has come to a complete stop."

Cheng Xiao had a feeling that he was looking in his direction

Amidst the repeated apologies from those around, Gu Nanting cast a cool glance at Cheng Xiao, the instigator, as if to say, "You should keep quiet," and then handed the empty paper cup to the flight attendant, indicating, "Please take your seat, the plane is landing."

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The aunt was taken aback for a few seconds, shaking her head in confusion, "You young people!"

It is better than falling to the ground, otherwise it is inevitable that there will be another uproar

Benefactor? Gu Nanting's brows slightly moved, and he rebutted in a low voice that was both restrained and confident: "You are overthinking it, young lady"

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The aunt smiled gently, her face full of affection, "He has already taken the initiative to extend an olive branch, so you should forgive him. I can see that he cares about you; he even asked the flight attendant to bring you a blanket." As she spoke, she affectionately patted her hand, with an expression that seemed to say, "You don't need to say anything; as someone who has been through this, I understand."

Until she approached closely, Gu Nanting merely stood in place, unmoved.

The unreciprocated affection for Mr. "Benefactor" cannot be retracted in time, which made Cheng Xiaoyu smile as she said: "No need."

Cheng Xiao placed her ID card into her handbag, while the registration card was carelessly stuffed into the pocket of her motorcycle jacket, with more than half of it sticking out. She hurried towards the boarding gate, thinking: "Since he wants to play the disappearing act, why bother with this unnecessary effort?"

Cheng Xiao removed her eye mask, allowing the midday sunlight to pierce through and jolt herself back to reality

Cheng Xiao adjusted the backrest of her chair and reached out to retrieve the small table, noticing a cup of clear water placed on it

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At this moment, he truly wishes to be quiet

Cheng Xiao looked at him. The man had a full forehead, a straight nose, and his profile exuded a rugged elegance. At this moment, he was rolling up the sleeves of his white shirt, and his forearm muscles were smooth yet powerful.

Cheng Xiao picked up the paper cup, smiling contentedly under the gaze of the "benefactor" who had awakened at an unknown moment.

The traveler ignored the situation, while maintaining the call: "I have arrived, I will disembark shortly, stop urging me." At the same time, he was about to open the overhead compartment.

The aircraft experienced slight turbulence during its descent, and the announcement advised passengers to remain seated and fasten their seatbelts. However, some individuals did not comply; not only did they turn on their mobile phones to make calls, but they also stood up to open the overhead compartments

After the plane came to a stop, Cheng Xiao no longer engaged in a confrontation with the passenger who had previously disrupted the flight order. Instead, she fell behind the crowd and only moved when the "benefactor" stood up and took his book, walking at a distance neither too far nor too close behind him, being the last to disembark.

Suddenly, I recalled someone once boasting: bright teeth and clear eyes, standing gracefully.

The traveler let out a hiss and said, "Who do you think you are? Overestimating yourself!"

As if it were not chaotic enough, she called at this time: "I went to his house, and the neighbors said he moved out a long time ago."

At this time, if the luggage rack is opened, what if the luggage falls down and hits someone

The plane hasn't stopped yet, why are you using your phone?

The voices of condemnation from other travelers came one after another

"It's only a few minutes, wait until the plane has come to a complete stop before retrieving your luggage!" Cheng Xiao, who stands at 168 cm and is wearing small high heels, looks down at him almost from a superior position, lazily issuing the command: "Turn off your phone and sit down!"

It is so clear that it does not seem like a dream, but rather like a memory

Gu Nanting seemed unaware of her following him. When he reached the cabin door and the flight attendant once again offered to clean his clothes, he declined, saying, "No need." He then put on his suit jacket, buttoned it up, and effortlessly covered the stains on his white shirt.

Among the passengers queuing to board, no one noticed that someone had dropped something, except for him, who bent down to pick it up

Cheng Xiao fastened the seatbelt with a "pop" sound

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You clearly did not expect her to be so sharp-tongued, leaving that person with a flushed face.

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The flight attendants immediately intervened, saying, "Sir, please turn off your phone and retrieve your luggage only after the plane has come to a complete stop. Sir, please return to your original seat, sir!"

Cheng Xiao decided to respond to challenges as they came

With a crisp sound, the phone landed steadily and accurately in Gu Nanting's embrace

To avoid causing a flight delay, Cheng Xiao said quickly, "I will be back immediately"

At that moment, the plane hit a slight turbulence; if it had not been for Gu Nan Ting's quick reflexes in reaching out to support the flight attendant, she would have surely fallen flat on her back. Although she narrowly avoided a fall, her waist still collided with the armrest of the seat.

As the phone was about to fall to the ground, the traveler immediately leaned forward to catch it

Gu Nanting was the last to board. Amid the flight attendants' "Welcome aboard" announcements, he walked to a seat next to the emergency exit in the middle section of the cabin, sitting down on the aisle side.

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The ticket inspector saw her rummaging through her outer garment and handbag, and inquired, "Miss, is there anything I can assist you with?"

Cheng Xiao furrowed her brows slightly and said, "I can't find my boarding pass."

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The other party finally couldn't hold back and got angry, "Are you sick? I'm just picking up my luggage, what's it to you? Mind your own business."

She approached gracefully, her small heels clicking on the marble floor, the crisp sound exceptionally clear amidst the bustling airport

The flight attendants, concerned about the situation escalating, suppressed their tempers and advised: "For your safety and that of all passengers on board, please take your seat. The plane will be landing shortly, and it will not delay you for more than a few minutes"

The cabin door is closed, the aircraft has requested to push back, and after takeoff, the monotonous announcement began again: "Welcome aboard China Southern Airlines flight 1268. Our aircraft has departed from City A heading to City G, with an expected flight time of ... ... "

Gu Nanting did not pay him any attention, merely glancing at Cheng Xiao who was standing: "Do you need me to remind you what to do during the plane's landing?"

That slightly irritated gaze and cold tone exude an overwhelming masculinity

She is just in her early twenties, at a youthful and beautiful age, making it too early for reminiscing

The flight attendant's gaze fell upon his face, and she respectfully whispered, "I will help you clean your clothes later"

The bustling crowd at the arrival area did not obstruct Cheng Xiao's line of sight. She noticed that as soon as the "benefactor" arrived at the exit, a man in formal attire approached him, slightly bowing as he spoke. The "benefactor" nodded while walking out, and after taking just a few steps, he stopped and turned back.

ZN, China Southern Airlines code; Flight 1268; Arrival station G city; Name: Cheng! Xiao!

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Perhaps due to the time difference, Cheng Xiao has been dreaming all the way. From becoming best friends with Xia Zhi in high school, to later when Xia Zhi was unable to enter the flight academy with her due to failing a physical examination, to two years later when she went abroad alone to pursue flight training, and now having obtained the necessary qualifications and completed her studies, the events of these few years are vividly recalled.

The atmosphere of calm yet restrained competition flows through the air, rendering the comings and goings of those around as mere background.

It landed right at his feet

"In a plane full of people, you are the busiest! What difference does it make to wait a few minutes?"

If he had not spoken to himself in an almost reproachful tone, and if he had not just 'spied' on her with that soul-searching gaze, Cheng Xiao would have generously praised him as a 'gentleman' for picking up her boarding pass as if it were a timely assistance, and perhaps she would have been unable to resist the urge to touch his forearm

The owner of the phone has also settled down. He took back his phone and muttered, "It's all wet." Then he obediently sat back in his original spot

It is not a big deal; as long as you bring your ID card to the check-in counter for reissuance, it will be fine. However, time is tight now

Cheng Xiao turned off the device for him, her gaze and words filled with a sense of pressure, "If you don't believe it, just try it!"

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