Gently bite the jasmine

Raindrops fell, tracing the tip of Duan Yiheng's high nose.

He opened his umbrella and grabbed Lin Xian's wrist: "It's raining, let's go."

Lin Xi looked back one last time before quickly following Duan Yiheng down the mountain.

Duan Yiheng was tall, and although the umbrella was large enough, the rain still pelted the two of them due to the strong wind.

Before we were even halfway there, the rain started pattering down on the top of the umbrella, making my eardrums throb.

Duan Yiheng put his arm around Lin Xi's shoulder and said, "Let's move inside a bit, or you'll catch a cold."

Lin Xi walked almost right next to him, with Duan Yiheng shielding her from most of the wind and rain.

The driver got out of the car anxiously, and when he saw people, he hurriedly called out, "Hurry up and get in the car."

He then held up an umbrella and opened the back door for Duan Yiheng and Lin Xi.

The rain was so heavy that half of Duan Yiheng's body was soaked.

Lin Xi glanced at him worriedly: "You'll catch a cold if you keep going like this."

"It's nothing." Duan Yiheng wasn't concerned about himself and asked the driver how long the rain would last.

Driver: "I think it's going to rain for quite a while, but it's not certain. This rain isn't even that heavy yet."

"Not that heavy?" Lin Xi hadn't been back for a long time and didn't know that the rain in the south was so intense.

The driver wasn't exaggerating, saying that rain disasters happen every year.

We made it back to the hotel without any major incidents.

Lin Xi didn't get out of the car. Thinking about having to go to work tomorrow, she turned to Duan Yiheng and said, "Let's pack our bags and head straight to the airport in H City."

"No," Duan Yiheng hesitated. "It would be very unsafe if we encountered a rainstorm on the way."

Lin Xi grabbed his arm and shook it: "I have to go to work tomorrow."

“I’m taking the day off to be with you, what’s the rush?” Duan Yiheng said. “Just ask for leave.”

Lin Xi: "...I can't keep taking leave. Why don't you ask the driver if he can take you? If he can, it means the road is still passable."

"Okay." Duan Yiheng conceded defeat. Noticing her impatience, he patted her reassuringly and turned to the driver, saying, "Airport drop-off? If the weather's bad, I'll pay triple the price."

The driver knew this man was well-off, and after hesitating for a moment, he was still tempted: "Then you'd better hurry. Don't worry, I have 23 years of driving experience and I'm a local. I'll definitely get you safely to the airport in the city."

Lin Xi felt somewhat relieved after hearing these words.

The two went upstairs to their respective rooms, packed their luggage within fifteen minutes, and checked out.

It was lunchtime, but no one was in the mood to eat; they'd figure it out at the airport.

The two had already bought their plane tickets. Duan Yiheng had asked Sister Mei to inquire about the tickets, and they bought them on the same flight as Lin Xi.

As we drove from the hotel to the airport, the rain intensified, washing against the car windows and obscuring the view outside.

Lin Xi peered out the window, feeling a pang of regret.

She was alone, but the heir of the Yinfan Group was also in the car.

Lin Xi clenched his fists tightly, his anxiety growing stronger.

She didn't dare ask the driver, for fear of distracting him.

She could clearly feel that the driver was going more than three times slower than when they were going uphill.

Suddenly, she felt a warmth on the back of her hand. Lin Xi turned her head and saw Duan Yiheng patting her hand reassuringly: "Don't worry, you're already in the car."

Lin Xi smiled apologetically at him: "If I hadn't insisted, we wouldn't have had to rush to the airport in the pouring rain."

Duan Yiheng moved closer to her and whispered, "I think this driver is quite steady. Didn't you notice that I relaxed?"

"Have you been observing him all along?" Lin Xi whispered in his ear.

Duan Yiheng found it amusing; how could someone be so easily fooled?

On the way up the mountain, he felt that the driver was a steady and skilled driver, which is why he agreed to Lin Xi's decision to rush to the airport.

I'm only saying this now to comfort her anxious heart.

“Yes,” Duan Yiheng said, “Don’t be anxious, we’ll be there soon.”

"Mm." Lin Xi nodded.

Due to the bad weather, it took Lin Xi and Duan Yiheng two and a half hours to arrive at the airport.

My butt hurts from sitting so long.

Lin Xi rubbed her lower back and got out of the car with Duan Yiheng.

The airport in City H is not as well-equipped as that in City B, and there are no dedicated staff to serve VIPs.

Lin Xi and Duan Yiheng finally got into the lounge, only to be told that their flight was delayed due to weather conditions.

Lin Xi was dumbfounded. What was the point of her rushing here?

Duan Yiheng found it amusing and ruffled her hair: "Let's wait."

What else could they do but wait? Lin Xi was on the verge of tears.

Duan Yiheng sat quietly, but he thought of many countermeasures in his mind, which he then rejected one by one.

There's nothing anyone can do about the weather.

Unfortunately, the VIP room was also overcrowded, with people taking photos and talking, making a terrible racket.

Lin Xi was also a little curious, and only after asking the staff did she learn that H City had recently become a viral sensation online and a popular spot for internet celebrities to visit.

H City's cultural and tourism sector seized the opportunity and launched a series of activities, inviting influential figures from various industries.

The three-day comic convention ended today, no wonder there were so many people!

Curious, she searched online and wow, it was incredibly popular; bloggers from all over the country flocked to it.

Lin Xi told Duan Yiheng about this. Duan Yiheng weighed the matter for a moment and was about to say something when the airport announced that the flight was canceled.

Lin Xi subconsciously looked out the window, as if the sky had been leaked.

Duan Yiheng made a quick decision: "Let's go to the hotel immediately."

Lin Xi was clearly aware of a problem: in such terrible weather, all the surrounding hotels were probably fully booked.

She immediately went online to check, but all the hotel apps showed "no rooms available." Even if there were some that were listed, she couldn't submit an order as soon as she clicked on them.

"What should we do?" she asked Duan Yiheng.

The airport here is basic; even the VIP lounges only offer nicer sofas and charging facilities, and provide basic food and beverages.

Single beds and bathrooms are not provided for extended rest periods.

I don't know if I'll be able to fly tomorrow. If I have to stay here all night, I'll be exhausted from sitting.

But she was at a loss for what to do and could only look at Duan Yiheng.

Duan Yiheng said, "This rain will continue for at least another night. Let's go to the hotel."

Lin Xi also said anxiously, "But the hotel has no rooms available, unless it's in a particularly far place."

“It’s alright, I have a way,” Duan Yiheng said.

Since he said so, Lin Xi had no choice but to believe him.

Fortunately, the best hotel nearby wasn't far away, and with money, anything is possible.

Of course, this was just Lin Xi's idea.

The underground passages are not connected, so they inevitably get wet when getting on and off the vehicle.

Lin Xi waited in the hotel lobby, clutching the two people's suitcases; the lobby was also packed with people.

She turned to look at Duan Yiheng, who was talking to the hotel receptionist about something.

With his exceptionally handsome appearance, Lin Xi noticed that many girls' gazes were subtly falling on him, their whispers filled with shyness.

About ten minutes later, Duan Yiheng turned around.

Lin Xi noticed the hesitation between his brows, but she wasn't disappointed. Anyway, there were no rooms available, so she could just go to a hotel further away.

To everyone's surprise, Duan Yiheng shook his head: "I offered ten times the price, and a couple was willing to give up their room to share with their friends, but it would only be a double room."

"Only one person is willing to trade?" Lin Xi felt that the price was already quite good.

Duan Yiheng said, "You forgot, this hotel is considered the best in the area. Those travel bloggers and internet celebrities are not short of money."

Lin Xi was taken aback. So that meant there was only one bed?