Chapter 5

This flight will make a stop in New York. Then it will take off again. The arrival time at Yan Capital International Airport is 18:20 in the afternoon. Of course, crossing the ocean, the time in Yanjing will be one day later, which means Bai Ye will arrive at 18:20 on May 20th.

After boarding, Bai Ye realized that this was not a direct flight. From Luogang Airport to Kennedy Airport, a CR9 Bombardier narrow-body regional aircraft was used. This was jointly operated by Delta Air Lines and Air China. After arriving at Kennedy Airport at 2 PM, resting for more than two hours, they took off again, and the aircraft was also changed. From the CR9 to a Boeing 747-8 wide-body long-range aircraft.

Bai Ye had purchased a connecting first-class ticket. The total fare was 63,531 yuan, which was just over ten thousand US dollars. For Bai Ye, the newly-minted billionaire, this was just a drop in the bucket. He had just donated ten million, so would he care about ten thousand US dollars?

After changing the aircraft, the first-class cabin was completely different. It had a grid layout, with each passenger in a separate compartment, fully ensuring everyone's privacy. The seats could be adjusted 180 degrees to lie flat or sleep. In addition, a 24-inch wide-screen touch entertainment system ensured that passengers would not be bored during the flight. In short, there would be no boredom.

The entire flight was very smooth and went well, with very little turbulence. However, even so, Bai Ye was somewhat nervous. Although he was familiar with airplanes from his memories and knew they were safe, this was his first time flying. For Bai Ye, flying in the sky was not a difficult task, but he couldn't fly now. What if the plane crashed? He wouldn't be able to get another body to cultivate.

Bai Ye's worries were completely unnecessary. The flight of over ten hours passed quickly. As the plane began to circle and descend, the entire city came into view. Then, following the tower's instructions, the plane began to land, slowing down, and then slowly taxiing to a stop at Terminal 3.

Walking down the jet bridge and then taking the escalator down to the baggage claim, Bai Ye soon saw his luggage rolling out. He found a cart and placed the two large suitcases on it. Then, he began to walk out of the international exit at a leisurely pace.

At the exit, a row of people could be seen along the corridor, many of whom had come to pick up passengers. Some held flowers, others held various signs. At that moment, a voice cut through the crowd.

"Bai Ye! Xiao Ye, over here! Here! Here!"

This... so familiar. The voice was so distinctive, it was definitely Aunt Wei.

Bai Ye turned his head and saw Uncle Qiao and Aunt Wei standing near the exit, Aunt Wei waving her arm with a smile and excitement.

This touched Bai Ye. In terms of friendship, the two families had lived next door to each other for a few years when he was a child. In terms of acquaintance, they were just colleagues. Of course, Uncle Qiao and his father, as well as Liu Junjie's father, Liu Shiheng, were known as the "Three Heroes of North China," with one specializing in cardiac surgery and the other two in neurosurgery. All three were strong candidates for the position of hospital director. However, in the end, his father won, and now Liu Shiheng had taken the lead.

In addition, Aunt Wei and his mother had both worked in the obstetrics and gynecology department, but they no longer worked together.

Bai Ye also observed Uncle Qiao and Aunt Wei. They looked similar to his memories, with not much change. Both were tall, and Uncle Qiao was even more robust, perhaps due to middle-age spread. He had a scholarly demeanor with a commanding presence. Aunt Wei was also tall, standing at 1.7 meters, which was quite tall for a woman. No wonder she could give birth to a daughter as tall as Qiao Shan.

"Aunt Wei, Xiao Ye, over here, over here. Shan Shan, wave faster. What's wrong with you, why are you so awkward when picking someone up? I should have taken a taxi if I knew this," Aunt Wei said to a girl beside her.

Following Aunt Wei's voice, Bai Ye's gaze turned to a tall and beautiful woman beside her. She was 1.73 meters tall, and there was no need to measure; this was a special skill from his past experiences. It was something ordinary people couldn't learn.

Tsk, tsk, this woman wasn't afraid of scaring others. She was already so tall and was wearing a pair of seven-centimeter high heels. She wore a white fitted lantern pants and a casual white blouse. Her hair was tied up in a bun at the back, with light makeup and a long necklace of carnelian around her neck. She carried a delicate Chanel handbag and wore a gold snake-shaped wristwatch.

She gave off a sharp and efficient impression. Bai Ye sighed inwardly. Was this still the Qiao Shan he remembered? No wonder Liu Junjie had become more hostile after returning last year. Indeed, a girl changes a lot as she grows up.

Her curvaceous figure, how many papayas did she eat? Definitely a 36. As for her bra size, Bai Ye wasn't very knowledgeable.

"Uncle Qiao, Aunt Wei, why did you come?" Bai Ye smiled and walked over.

Aunt Wei, full of maternal affection, said with a smile, "You silly child, why did we come? You didn't even call me. If it weren't for Junjie, I wouldn't have known."

Liu Junjie! It was this kid again. It seemed that the news of his expulsion had been spread by him. Indeed, after Aunt Wei finished speaking, Uncle Qiao said in a serious tone, "Old Wei, let's not chat. Get in the car first. We'll talk at home."

Bai Ye pushed the cart himself and didn't let Uncle Qiao or Aunt Wei help. As for Qiao Shan, Bai Ye ignored her. Although he had lost his cultivation, the fusion of the two souls made his spirit far stronger than a normal person's, with extremely sharp senses.

It was clear that Qiao Shan seemed to have a strong disdain for him, even some disgust. At this moment, Bai Ye naturally wouldn't seek trouble. He walked out of the airport, took the elevator down, and went directly to the underground parking lot. They stopped beside a somewhat wild Land Rover Discovery 4, with Qiao Shan driving. This made Bai Ye secretly admire her. Indeed, she was a wild horse. Her car was just as wild.

Uncle Qiao sat in the front passenger seat, and Aunt Wei sat in the back, close to him. At this moment, Uncle Qiao turned and said, "Xiao Ye, to be honest, I can understand and sympathize with you. After all, the sudden death of Bai Fang and Yan Ni must have been a huge blow to you. But you can't be depressed for half a year and end up being expelled. Tell me, how can you face your deceased parents?"

"Yongming, speak nicely. This is at home, not at the hospital. Don't put on your vice-dean airs. The child was alone abroad, and some things are hard to explain. Don't listen to Liu Shiheng's nonsense. He's not a simple person. Liu Junjie is just like Liu Shiheng. Don't believe everything he says. It's good that you're back, that's all." Aunt Wei immediately defended him like a mother hen.

Looking at Bai Ye, Aunt Wei said softly, "Xiao Ye, don't listen to your Uncle Qiao. You're back, and that's all that matters. We don't care about that lousy degree. Our Xiao Ye is excellent wherever he is. We'll report to the hospital in two days and show them what we can do."

Uncle Qiao was speechless for a moment, turned away from Wei Lan, and said, "You're just protecting him. You're not helping him but harming him. The situation has already happened, and no one wanted it. But the dead are gone, and we, the living, must live on. Only then can the dead rest in peace. Do you think Bai Fang and Yan Ni can rest in peace seeing you like this?"

Bai Ye was touched. This warmth came from the heart. Whether it was Aunt Wei's care or Uncle Qiao's scolding, it was all a form of concern and love. This care was selfless, and Bai Ye felt a different kind of warmth. It was something he couldn't experience in the immortal world, and he liked it very much.

Beside him, Qiao Shan suddenly said, "Mom, you're being so sappy. It's like you're talking to a fool. He's not stupid. Who knows how he's been living it up abroad?"