Lan Hui felt her nose tingling and tears falling when she saw Tao Qian.
"I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to lead you on purpose, I was just worried you might be followed..."
Before she could finish speaking, Tao Qian embraced her tightly.
After exchanging pleasantries for a long time, Lan Hui finally led Tao Qian to her residence.
On the way, she recounted her experiences since fleeing to Maple Country.
When she arrived in Maple Country, she thought the big backer had already arranged everything.
Unexpectedly, after leaving Wotaihua Airport, there was no one to meet her.
She called the big backer, but he didn’t answer at all.
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With little money on her, she didn’t dare to contact people back home.
She had no choice but to use the little money she had to find a place to stay.
To survive, Lan Hui had to work for money.
But she was used to a good life and couldn’t handle hard work.
Her work was always inconsistent, never keeping up regularly.
Until she spent all her savings, she had to lower her status to earn money.
During those times, she waited tables, cleaned, and even cleaned toilets.
They were all grueling and tiring jobs.
This kind of life was hell for Lan Hui.
As they reached the residence, Tao Qian thought Lan Hui was living in an apartment.
Unexpectedly, it turned out to be an old community, with room decorations resembling a dormitory, all bunk beds.
As soon as they entered, they encountered a couple in the midst of a private moment.
Seeing this, Lan Hui immediately closed the door.
"Let’s wait outside for a bit, it shouldn’t take long to finish."
Tao Qian had never seen such a living environment and felt repulsed.
He immediately grabbed Lan Hui’s hand and said, "Why wait, let’s go stay at a hotel!"
"But the hotel is too expensive, I..."
"With me here, don’t worry about money. I don’t want to stay here even for a moment."
"But my things are still in the room..."
"Oh, forget it, leave them all! I’ll buy you new ones!"
Tao Qian originally intended to stay at a luxury hotel, especially since all expenses were reimbursed by Chen Bin, and it would be a waste not to spend.
But Lan Hui insisted otherwise and dragged him to a small hotel.
The decor here was moderate but definitely not luxurious.
During the meal, Lan Hui ate voraciously, with no trace of elegance.
Seeing this, Tao Qian felt even more nostalgic.
He clearly remembered how Lan Hui used to eat elegantly and gracefully.
Her slow and delicate movements were full of noblewoman demeanor.
Now she looked like a beggar who hadn’t eaten for three days by the roadside.
After dinner, Tao Qian intended to book a luxury room but was stopped by Lan Hui again.
In the end, he had to settle for the most ordinary double room.
Upon entering the room, Lan Hui lay on the table, bursting into tears.
She originally thought she would live her life hiding like a sewer rat.
Now that Tao Qian had come, not only did he feed her but also provided a comfortable resting environment.
The hard days were finally past; as long as she exchanged those golds for money abroad, she could live carefree for the rest of her life.
After crying, Lan Hui felt much better.
She directly took off her clothes and led Tao Qian into the bathroom.
Tao Qian was an ordinary man, and his initial willingness to follow Lan Hui was primarily for benefits.
Moreover, Lan Hui had a certain charm that kept him from minding the age gap.
But now the situation had changed; Lan Hui was no longer the same, and Tao Qian became resistant to such matters.
However, to avoid showing any signs to her, he had to pretend to be very proactive.
Lan Hui had always had a strong need for intimacy, and coupled with holding back for so long, her intense longing was astonishing.
They first engaged in intimacy in the bathroom and then moved to the bed.
Throughout the process, it was Lan Hui taking the initiative, while Tao Qian remained passive.
Worried about losing interest midway and being discovered, Tao Qian even turned off the lights.
He imagined Lan Hui as Yan Kangli in his mind.
Afterwards, Lan Hui lay in Tao Qian’s arms and started crying again.
"Little Qian, thank you. For me, you risked coming to Maple Country..."
Tao Qian held Lan Hui tightly, speaking softly.
"Darling, those hard times are over. From now on, I want you to eat well and live well, and regain your queen-like life!"
Lan Hui clung tightly to Tao Qian, her face full of happiness.
After a night, Tao Qian took Lan Hui to a clothing store to change all her clothes to new ones inside and out.
He also bought several sets for backup.
With the makeover, Lan Hui’s elegance gradually reappeared.
Although not as glamorous as before in her hometown, she no longer seemed off-putting.
Afterward, the two wandered around Wotaihua together.
Thus, a week quietly slipped by.
Tao Qian finally gained Lan Hui’s complete trust.
During their outings, they visited all the major hospitals in Wotaihua.
Combined with online recommendations, they eventually chose the most suitable hospital.
While discussing surgical plans with the doctors, Tao Qian originally intended for Lan Hui to undergo facial plastic surgery just.
Unexpectedly, Lan Hui wanted to take the opportunity for a full-body makeover.
After these days together, Lan Hui distinctly sensed that Tao Qian seemed less interested in her.
To capture a young man’s heart, she planned to remodel herself entirely.
After all, only with appealing key aspects could she keep Tao Qian mesmerized.
Tao Qian didn’t know Lan Hui’s thoughts, but he immediately agreed.
Since they could return home after the surgery, he didn’t want anything wrong to happen at this juncture.
After confirming the surgical plan, the next morning, Lan Hui arrived at the hospital accompanied by Tao Qian.
However, before entering the operating room, she hesitated.
Lying on the operating table felt exposing, making her uneasy.
Seeing this, Tao Qian swiftly reassured her.
"Dear, don’t worry; the operating surgeon is highly experienced, never failing over the years. Once the surgery succeeds, you can assume a new identity, return home, claim the money, and live as a heavenly couple forever."
These words reassured Lan Hui considerably.
Upon entering the operating room, Tao Qian immediately pulled out his phone to report recent events to Chen Bin.
Then he began the long wait.
Now Tao Qian hoped the surgery would be successful, avoiding any mishaps.
If something happened to Lan Hui, his gains from Chen Bin would certainly diminish significantly.
Before long, the afternoon quietly passed without Lan Hui showing signs of emergence.
Tao Qian began pacing outside the surgery room.
Could something have gone wrong?