Modu International Airport, no matter when, is always bustling with people of various skin colors—white, yellow, black, travelers from Asia, Europe, and beyond.
In an inconspicuous corner of the airport hall, a man wearing a baseball cap and with a DSLR camera hanging around his neck sat there. His gaze swept around like a wolf on the prowl, unaffected by the stares he was drawing because, of course, he was a journalist, or less flatteringly, a paparazzo specializing in photographing celebrities.
The man’s eyes flitted from person to person, particularly focusing on women wearing oversized sunglasses or masks. He had received an insider tip that a popular up-and-coming actress was arriving in Modu for a signing event today. If he could scoop some news on this actress, he would make a fortune this year.
"Damn, a beauty, a real beauty, all-natural too—no way, she has a boyfriend? And he doesn’t even look that good, worse than me. She must be blind; what a waste for a gorgeous woman to be with him."
Suddenly, the man uttered a surprised shout as his gaze landed on a woman nearby wearing large sunglasses, affectionately holding a man’s arm, laughing and talking as they walked toward the airport exit.
"Wait, this woman looks familiar. Oh my god, it’s Bai Zhiqing, the chairman of Bai’s Group, the business goddess in the hearts of all men in Modu. This... This can’t be; wasn’t it said that Bai’s Group’s chairman has always been single? How can she be so intimate with a man? Could it be that Bai Zhiqing has secretly gotten married?"
The man stared dumbfounded at this scene, his face expressing disbelief. Although he wasn’t a local of Modu, as a paparazzo, gossip was his bread and butter. If he couldn’t recognize the business goddess of Modu, he might as well pack up and leave. However, he had never imagined that Bai Zhiqing would be married.
"I’m going to be rich, I’ve really struck gold this time. If I can get the news of Bai Zhiqing’s marriage, I’m going to make a fortune. Any big star would pale in comparison. In Modu, Bai Zhiqing is the big news story."
The man murmured excitedly under his breath, trembling with excitement. This was like a pie falling from the sky; he was waiting for that popular actress, but he unexpectedly stumbled upon the news that Bai Zhiqing was married. This piece of news, if sold to Modu’s major websites or local newspapers, would undoubtedly earn him a hefty bonus.
As for the celebrity he was originally waiting for, he could put that aside for now. Celebrities nowadays were cunning, and it was nearly impossible to catch any scoop on them.
The man decisively ignored the upcoming celebrity and raised his DSLR to aim at Bai Zhiqing and Lu Tianxing, snapping photos frenetically. He felt as if he were seeing a shower of gold coins falling toward him. He had really hit the jackpot this time.
Unaware that he was being secretly photographed, Lu Tianxing looked at Bai Zhiqing with an annoyed expression, as she was holding a cigarette in her hand and casually tossing it into a trash bin.
"Honey, can’t you let me smoke just one? You’ve already thrown away three of my cigarettes. If you must throw them away, could you at least tell me why so I can die with some understanding?"
Lu Tianxing watched Bai Zhiqing with a wry smile. Since they had disembarked from the plane, he didn’t know which nerve had gone wrong in Bai Zhiqing, but whenever she saw him smoking, she would immediately snatch the cigarette from his hand and throw it away without explaining why.
"I’m doing this to help you quit smoking," Bai Zhiqing said with a shy look on her face as she noticed Lu Tianxing’s gaze and spoke softly.
Lu Tianxing blinked and said, "Honey, you must be joking, right? Not to brag, but my physique is so strong that one cigarette won’t affect me at all, nor will it impact our happy life together."
"So what if he said that, the doctor said smoking would affect having kids in the future, and besides, don’t Grandma and Grandpa want us to have a child?" Bai Zhiqing gave Lu Tianxing a sidelong glance.
"Wife, what did you say?"
Upon hearing Bai Zhiqing’s words, Lu Tianxing stared at her in stunned disbelief. How had he not anticipated that Bai Zhiqing would actually initiate a conversation about having a child? This sentiment left Lu Tianxing feeling incredibly incredulous.
Knowing that lately, although they had become physically intimate, there was still the protection of "little umbrellas" during their intense moments. But now, Bai Zhiqing was bringing up this topic herself, it was almost beyond belief for him, feeling almost like a dream.
"Wife, are you joking with me?"
Lu Tianxing widened his eyes. In his mind, Bai Zhiqing was supposed to be the type of woman who prioritized her career and then took care of her family. Typically, most career-driven women would choose their careers over family, which is why many people hesitated to marry businesswomen. But never had he imagined Bai Zhiqing would say this.
Seeing the astonishment in Lu Tianxing’s eyes, Bai Zhiqing did not shy away but simply nodded her head, her face flushing red. Ever since meeting Rose, a strong sense of crisis had burgeoned in her heart. Before falling in love with Lu Tianxing, it was manageable, but after falling for him, that sense of crisis intensified.
Bai Zhiqing realized that Lu Tianxing was highly skilled and shrouded in mystery, which for any woman was irresistibly tempting, especially given the beautiful women appearing around Lu Tianxing, which intensified her insecurity. If she didn’t make haste in tying Lu Tianxing down, who knew when someone else might sweep him away.
Beyond making a man enamored, it was essential for a woman to make him feel at home, and a home, beyond love and marriage, most importantly included children.
"Hehe, wife, what are we waiting for then? Let’s rush home and get started on creating our next generation."
Seeing Bai Zhiqing’s bashful demeanor, Lu Tianxing burst out laughing, hailed a taxi, and headed straight to Ziyuan District.
Half an hour later, the taxi stopped at the entrance of Ziyuan District.
After getting out of the car and picking up the suitcase, Bai Zhiqing took Lu Tianxing’s arm, a satisfied smile on her face, and walked toward her villa, ignoring the astonished looks from the security guards around them.
As they walked into the living room and set the suitcase aside, Lu Tianxing stretched and flopped onto the sofa, exclaiming loudly, "Finally home, there’s no place like home."
Bai Zhiqing also nodded and heaved a long sigh of relief. Sitting on the sofa, she glanced around and wondered aloud, "Huh, where did Grandpa and Grandma go, and where are Manman and Weiwei? Isn’t today the weekend? They’re not at home either, where have they gone?"
Lu Tianxing shrugged and said, "Who knows! Maybe both of them are just sleeping in. Wife, let’s go to our room and settle our stuff first."
Bai Zhiqing nodded, ready to head upstairs with Lu Tianxing.