Chapter 2137 - 696: What Careers Do First-Class Passengers Have? (Part 3)

Those memories were warm, yet incredibly distant.

Tears were swirling in her eyes.

At that moment, a warm hand gently settled on her hair.

Then it slipped down to her shoulder, giving it a comforting pat.

"Don’t be afraid, Qiuqiu, I’m here."

Qiuqiu was startled and turned to look at him.

Sunlight streamed through the car window onto his profile, and her heart suddenly felt empty as she buried her head into his chest.

She could no longer hold back her tears.

Sobs echoed intermittently inside the quiet car cabin.

...

The motorcade slowly drove into the village shrouded in winter fog.

Instantly attracting the attention of everyone along the way.

Sparking a wave of pointing and whispering.

Finally, it stopped in front of a half-collapsed ancestral courtyard at the north end of the village.

Relatives like the eldest uncle, second aunt, and others who had been waiting were gathered there.

Some were smoking, some eating sunflower seeds, chatting and laughing.

Seeing this luxurious motorcade that could not blend in with the surrounding low-tiled houses, everyone froze.

One by one, shocked, curious, and scrutinizing gazes collectively turned their way.

The Maybach leading the way had its door opened first.

Li Meihua eagerly stepped out of the car.

She was wearing a brand-new plain coat, with a silk scarf around her neck, standing tall and straight.

She was full of vigor.

"Oh! Eldest brother! Sister-in-law! Second aunt! You’re all here! Have you been waiting long?"

"We stayed at the Tianxi Hotel in the county town yesterday — the five-star one! We rushed here early this morning, and even got caught in a traffic jam!"

...

She warmly greeted them as she quickly stepped forward.

Her loud voice almost sounded as if it were being broadcasted, echoing throughout the quiet courtyard.

Even sitting in the sound-proofed rear seat of the Bentley, it was still clearly audible.

All the relatives were stunned in place.

Some didn’t even notice the cigarettes drop from their mouths onto the ground.

Every face was a masterpiece of indescribable expressions.

Seeing her mother’s poor performance, Qiuqiu inside the car turned a bit pale, nervously glancing at Tang Song beside her.

However, his face remained calm and gentle, showing no signs of disgust or impatience.

Only then did she breathe a sigh of relief.

Soon, the black-suited bodyguard from the Mercedes-Benz G-Class at the back hurriedly approached and respectfully opened the car door for them.

Only then did the two of them step out.

Causing another larger commotion.

The scene turned chaotic and noisy.

Li Meihua saw this and loudly introduced to everyone: "Come, come! Let me introduce you! This is our Qiuqiu’s boyfriend, Tang Song!"

Seeing the scene before her.

Qiuqiu lowered her head a bit in shame.

Yet Tang Song remained calm, his eyes even carried a hint of a smile.

He couldn’t help but think of the pretentious fake socialite.

Of course, unlike Li Meihua’s bold and straightforward rural woman’s style of boasting.

If it were Xue facing today’s "return in glory" scene.

She might have staged a much more sensational spectacle.

Speaking of which, she should be heading to Shanghai today, right?

To take over that luxury apartment she chose.

It’s been a while since they’ve met, he really did miss her a little.

...

Yan City International Airport, VIP Lounge.

The afternoon light was softened by the frosted floor-to-ceiling windows, sprinkling the serene lounge area.

Ma Yilin walked in briskly with a backpack on her shoulders.

Today was a Tuesday, neither a holiday nor a peak flight time.

The entire business class lounge was somewhat deserted, with only three passengers scattered around the corners.

Some were reading newspapers with heads down, some had their eyes closed relaxing.

After completing the check-in procedures at the front desk.

Ma Yilin casually grabbed some snacks and a bottle of lemon sparkling water, choosing the least conspicuous window seat to sit down.

She began discreetly observing the three "potential targets" in the lounge.

She was a full-time media influencer, focusing on outdoor interviews and knowledge sharing.

Her ID was @YilinVC, a username that combined "Venture Capital" with her own name.

It exuded a sense of elite and fashion.

Because her video content was both informative and creative, she gained a significant following on platforms like TikTok, Bilibili, and Little Red Book.

On TikTok alone, she had over three million followers.

And the most popular series in all her videos was — "What Professions Do People in First Class Have?".

Interviewing the big shots sitting in first class, listening to their stories, gaining insights.

Sharing it with viewers through videos.

On this business trip to Yan City, on her way back to Shanghai.

She intended to seize another opportunity to make a video.

However, despite the series’ impressive data, finding "prey" wasn’t easy.

First and foremost, was appearance and temperament.

In this era where appearances matter, an outstanding look is the first gate for a video either to be "swiped away" or "stopped at".

Secondly, is eloquence and storytelling.

The person not only had to have substance but also be articulate enough to hold a few minutes on camera.

Lastly, the most mystical aspect, was the "connection at first sight".

She needed someone who could spark the curiosity and fondness of both her and the audience in front of the screen.

Her gaze swept over the three passengers.

Either they obviously were not easy to approach, or they were deliberately ostentatious, or their appearance was somewhat lacking.