Shen Qian was actually a confident girl, firmly believing her destined one would be a peerless hero, one day riding a seven-colored cloud to marry her. However, she misjudged the beginning and the end. She stared intently at the “destined one” sitting calmly at the bedside, handing her saltwater. Her destined one was not a hero but a peerless beast, who one day brought a dog that had been raped to settle accounts with her. Thus, her karmic relationship began.
“Stop staring at me and drink the saltwater to soothe your stomach; breakfast will be served soon.” Yu Ran had Qianqian, now with a big belly, sitting at his feet, curiously observing the bedridden Shen Qian. Actually, Shen Qian wasn’t lazy; she wanted to get up, but the beast had exhausted her to the point where she couldn’t.
“What should we do after breakfast?” Shen Qian had a feeling she wouldn’t be idle today.
As expected, Yu Ran looked down at Qianqian at his feet, affectionately stroking its head, “Take Qianqian for a walk.”
“Pfft.” Shen Qian spat out some of the saltwater in her mouth, splattering it on the blanket. Yu Ran frowned at Shen Qian, “The mixed-hair arrives in Malacca at eight tonight; our ship docks there around six in the evening, and I specifically requested a five-hour stop. Just right for a walk.”
“…” Shen Qian was speechless, “You’re airlifting the mixed-hair?”
“Yes.”
“Uh, I’ve never been airlifted. I don’t even know what an airplane looks like.” Yu Ran paused, then smiled, “Do you want to ride one?”
“Well, just thinking about it; I’ll have the chance in the future.”
Yu Ran suddenly stood up, walked to the window, and checked outside, “The sea breeze isn’t too strong today. We’ll take a helicopter to Malacca as we approach the shore.”
“…” Shen Qian wanted to say she was just casually mentioning it; there was no need to fulfill her wish so quickly; she couldn’t handle it. For Shen Qian, her life was certainly not lived in vain; she hadn’t flown commercial, but she was about to ride a helicopter. Only a giant luxury cruise ship could provide space for a helicopter to take off and land. As the helicopter started, the rotor’s powerful wind almost knocked Shen Qian over. Yu Ran held her hand, ready to board.
From a distance, Elder Qin watched as Commander Yu’s eyebrows knitted into a frown, displeased, “Yu Ran, this kid, is getting more and more reckless.”
Elder Qin chuckled, “Young people should be wild. By the way, Qin Hao is also in Malacca now.”
“Isn’t Qin Hao’s father going to fetch him?”
Elder Qin casually glanced at Commander Yu, “You know, after that near-miss plane incident decades ago, Qin Hao’s father is afraid of flying and stays in the US.”
“Didn’t Dad say Qin Hao has a woman he likes? I bet he’ll go to her.”
“Zheng, the chief of staff, mentioned that the woman Qin Hao likes is the same one your son likes.”
Elder Qin left these words and turned to enter the cabin, leaving Commander Yu stunned, his gaze shifting from Shen Qian to his son. He finally realized that Elder Qin knew everything all along and understood the personalities of his grandson and son. This cruise was just a platform for gathering, encouraging the two youths to face their feelings. And Zheng, the chief of staff, had played a part in fanning the flames. No wonder one evening, he jokingly said, “Commander, your son’s happiness, don’t kick it away this time.”
If it weren’t for this cruise, Yu Ran would definitely have waited, and Qin Hao would continue his passive life, still without initiative or vigor… Elder Qin really cared about these two.
After boarding the helicopter, Yu Ran ensured all safety measures were in place. He seemed very experienced, asking the test pilot about the helicopter’s test results. Shen Qian was excited, “Aren’t you a fighter jet pilot? You can fly helicopters too?”
Yu Ran just smiled without answering. Once the helicopter was airborne and flying for a while, he asked, “How do you feel?”
“Uh, a bit queasy.” Shen Qian swallowed, feeling dizzy.
The test pilot from behind said, “Miss Shen, this is a normal reaction.”
Shen Qian couldn’t help but look at Yu Ran. During the long flight, he remained silent, concentrating on piloting the helicopter with utmost seriousness. She suddenly thought he looked particularly heroic. Perhaps her destined one was indeed a hero. This was a new concept helicopter; it was a helicopter in the air and a four-wheel-drive vehicle on the ground. Thankfully, they had coordinated with the local government; otherwise, they might have been blown to pieces by an armored tank. They landed at a civilian airport. As soon as Shen Qian stepped off, she felt unsteady, her mind buzzing. She looked at the calm Yu Ran, puzzled, and muttered, “Weren’t you uncomfortable when you learned to fly?”
“It’s quite embarrassing. When I first experienced flying, I threw up for a week and ended up in the hospital.”
“Why did you decide to become a pilot in the first place?”
Shen Qian thought that You Ran, being a pilot, must have been forced into it by his father, who was an air force commander, wanting him to carry on the family legacy. Suddenly, You Ran brought his face close, his gaze filled with mischief and insincerity, “Because it’s the toughest and most exhausting place, leaving me no time to think about you.” Shen Qian’s face turned bright red. At that moment, the dog Xiaoqian started barking. They looked down to see they had unknowingly left the airport and were now at the entrance. The one Xiaoqian was barking at was… Qin Hao. He was carrying a simple bag and clutching an airplane ticket in his hand. He seemed to have noticed the barking too, his gaze shifting towards them. Seeing Shen Qian and You Ran, he couldn’t help but stop. You Ran took Shen Qian’s hand and walked over. You Ran said, “So, you’ve escaped to Malacca.” Qin Hao gave an awkward smile, his eyes fixed on their clasped hands, and he sneered, “We’re all fools, aren’t we, cousin? Refusing a fortune.” You Ran squinted his eyes, pulling Shen Qian’s hand to his chest, “This is my fortune.” “Cousin, are you trying to make me jealous on purpose? Be careful, I might steal her away.” You Ran put on an innocent face and asked Shen Qian, “Who is the father of Xiaoqian’s kids?” Shen Qian was taken aback, and Qin Hao’s face turned even paler, giving a forced smile, “I’ve got a flight to catch, I’ll leave first.” He sighed, gave a bitter smile, and before leaving, he left You Ran with a parting shot to annoy him, “Cousin, you know, Shen Qian has had a crush on me for five years.” You Ran chuckled lightly, “Cousin, Shen Qian has only one man in her life, and that’s me.” Qin Hao was left speechless.
Author’s Note: It’s said that domineering people will have small… you know what. It’s also said that non-dominant people will have bigger… you know what. And there’s another saying from beyond the heavens that those who are never domineering will have a good husband in the future.
Chapter 37: Shen Qian rolled her eyes at You Ran again, seemingly displeased with how he was teasing Qin Hao. You Ran simply held onto Xiaoqian, ignoring Shen Qian’s eye-rolling. Shen Qian had two habits: one was rolling her eyes to the sky, and the other was asking people, “What are you going to do?” When Shen Qian first arrived abroad, she thought she would feel out of place, given the language barrier. However, as they walked near the airport, she realized she could understand some of what people were saying, which surprised her. She nudged You Ran’s arm with a mischievous grin, “Wow, I can understand what they’re saying!” “…They’re speaking Mandarin.” You Ran’s face darkened.
