noffsinger Chapter 354 So far, she is Ning Yao
Chapter 354 So far, she is Ning Yao
Wen Tingye had a pleasant voice and a perfect pace in telling the story, so Ning Yao eventually fell asleep in his arms.
The private jet landed smoothly on a spacious tarmac. Ning Yao was awakened by the noise of the plane and gently opened her eyes.
"We're here?" Ning Yao asked, her voice slightly hoarse, knowing she was still in Wen Tingye's arms.
"Okay, let's go down." Wen Tingye withdrew his slightly numb arm, and after Ning Yao got up, he also got up, put one arm around Ning Yao's shoulder, and led her down the plane.
Si Si only opened her eyes once during the entire process of boarding and disembarking the plane. When she arrived at her destination, she slowly and gracefully stood up.
After leaving the helipad, a private car will pick you up. The luxurious and comfortable van is a top-of-the-line limited edition, more expensive than a villa in the capital city.
Guan Ying sighed inwardly for a while, but didn't show any surprise on her face.
Following Ning Yao, these extravagant and luxurious scenes became commonplace and nothing special.
It's already evening, and the night breeze feels exceptionally comfortable on the skin, carrying a slightly damp and fresh scent of grass and trees.
Ning Yao looked left and right and found that the airport was exceptionally bright. Every few meters there were in-ground lights, round and emitting a warm glow. The airport buildings were also exquisitely designed and had a very modern and fashionable feel. A row of special flags belonging to the Si Men hung next to the buildings, dancing in the wind.
Inside the airport waiting area through the glass windows, many staff members were walking back and forth, each performing their duties. Someone was helping an elderly woman, and they were not too far away. You could vaguely see that they all had smiles on their faces.
It seems that the area where Simen is located is well-governed, and everyone lives and works in peace and contentment.
After leaving the airport and entering the bustling city center, Ning Yao's feeling became even stronger.
The streetlights along the way were bright and warm yellow, and the green plants grew strong and lush, creating a vibrant scene.
The eyes of the people passing by on the street were bright, unlike those in impoverished and desolate cities where people's eyes were dull and lifeless.
Occasionally, I would pass by residential areas, where the windows were bright and clean, and the atmosphere was full of the warmth of everyday life.
"You like it here?" Wen Tingye noticed Ning Yao's unusual behavior and saw the light in her eyes.
“Perhaps it’s because I know this is the jurisdiction of the Simen, and the current head of the Simen is my father,” Ning Yao explained.
She just thought that Si Men had done a great job, keeping this place in perfect order, like a paradise.
The pace of life here is very slow, unlike the people in the capital city, where everyone seems to want to stretch a day into two, and even their steps are hurried.
People brush past each other, yet they seem like invisible people, each busy with their own things.
"It seems you don't hold any grudge against your father for abandoning you and your mother-in-law back then."
"I was still resentful when I first learned the truth, but by then I was already a mother and understood the helplessness of the elders."
“Parents often have unspeakable difficulties and are not in control of their own lives. For example, some people are like leeches, sticking to me and trying to take away the bloodline that belongs to the so-called Wen family.” Ning Yao thought, giving the man beside her a cold glance.
This man chased her all the way abroad, single-mindedly focused on getting his child back, completely disregarding her distress.
"How was I supposed to know I'd care about you so much?" Wen Tingye's tone sounded somewhat self-righteous.
If he had known that she was the woman he would fall in love with in the future, he would have taken her home immediately. How could he bear to see Ning Yao even slightly sad?
Si Si's butler was driving ahead. Ning Yao ignored Wen Tingye and asked, "Approximately how long will it take to get there?"
"It will take about an hour." The butler answered Ning Yao's question quickly, while Si Si remained silent and didn't talk much.
Ning Yao nodded, then looked at Si Si and asked with concern, "Si Si, are you... feeling unwell?"
Si Si shook her head, but then felt it would be impolite to remain silent, so she finally spoke.
"I'm fine. I've always been a bit introverted, it's not that I'm being distant with you."
"I know, do whatever makes you comfortable, don't worry about us." Ning Yao quickly waved her hand, afraid that her daughter would feel uncomfortable around her.
"What kind of person is the leader of the Si Sect? Is he good-tempered?" Ning Yao tried to start a conversation with her daughter.
"He's a very serious person, similar to my personality. He's also very quiet and doesn't talk much," Si Si said softly.
"When did you arrive at the Simen?"
"last month."
"Are you settling in well? What do you do at Simen?" Ning Yao remembered that her daughter loved to draw and was particularly interested in antiques and calligraphy. She had a talent for it since she was a child.
"Write and draw, and then help the sect leader manage the affairs of the sect." Si Si raised an eyebrow, showing no annoyance at Ning Yao's question, her voice remaining as calm as ever.
Wen Tingye, who was standing to the side, suddenly narrowed his eyes, and then remained silent as a backdrop to his cold face.
The sect is comparable to a small country, and it's normal for the sect leader to be so busy with many affairs every day.
Butler Si parked the car in front of a magnificent building that resembled a palace, then got out and gentlemanly opened the car door for Ning Yao and Si Si.
After Ning Yao got out of the car, she saw the building in front of her. The house occupied a large area, even larger than the Wen family's old mansion. The gate was five times the size of an ordinary mansion, resembling a wide and tall ancient city gate, with a luxurious and extravagant design.
Even Ning Yao, who had seen the world, was stunned. Had her father bought up the palace to use as a residence?
"Please come in." Si Si remained polite to Ning Yao and Wen Tingye, showing no sign of intimacy.
Ning Yao knew her daughter's temperament well, so she didn't express any dissatisfaction.
For her, the children had only been away from her for less than half a year, but after passing through the vortex of time and space, they had been separated from her for thirteen years. Thirteen years! It was inevitable that they would become estranged, especially since her little sixth child had always been reserved and didn't talk much.
Ning Yao felt only pity for Si Si, not blame.
After walking a few steps into the palace, they were greeted by a dozen or so servants dressed in servant uniforms, and two women who looked like managers. The two women were clearly dressed differently, suggesting a subordinate relationship.
The housekeeper glanced at Si Si, nodded slightly, and called her "Miss".
His gaze lingered on Si Si for only a moment before quickly shifting to Wen Tingye and Ning Yao behind him.
The housekeeper was stunned the moment she saw Wen Tingye.
Even though she had seen many handsome men and beautiful women, the housekeeper was still amazed by Wen Tingye's outstanding and noble appearance. Moreover, Wen Tingye had an extraordinary temperament. There might be people with similar appearances, but they would lose to Wen Tingye by a lot in terms of temperament, and there was no comparison at all.
Wen Tingye possessed an innate kingly aura; those with a weak heart would probably kneel down in fear upon seeing his cold and unyielding appearance.
"This must be Miss Si Yao." The housekeeper's attitude was quite respectful, but her eyes revealed a scrutinizing look, as if she were observing Ning Yao.
Ning Yao was dissatisfied with the housekeeper's unauthorized change of her surname and spoke in a cold voice.
"Excuse me, my name is still Ning Yao, or you can call me Miss Luo Xiyao."