Neither Bai Zhiqing nor Lu Tianxing noticed when they departed, in a corner, Qiu Yingrong emerged holding Lingling’s small hand, her eyes carrying a hint of sadness as she gazed in the direction Lu Tianxing had disappeared. Her forlorn expression, utterly heartbroken, caused a pang in one’s heart.

"Mom, mom, what’s wrong? Are you sick? You look awful. Let’s go to the hospital, okay?" Lingling hugged Qiu Yingrong’s beautiful leg, saying pitifully.

Qiu Yingrong, hearing Lingling’s words, snapped back to reality and gave Lingling a bleak smile: "It’s nothing, Lingling, mom is fine. Let’s go, mommy will take you home."

"Mm!"

Lingling, perhaps sensing Qiu Yingrong’s poor mood, said nothing and obediently nodded, holding Qiu Yingrong’s hand as they walked off into the distance. The shadows stretched long under the sunset light.

...

Time passes swiftly, always slipping away unnoticed, and two days went by in the blink of an eye. During this time, Lin Qianru and Rose also left Qin Island and returned to Modu.

Originally, Lu Tianxing intended for Lin Qianru and Rose to stay on Qin Island for a while to relax, but Lin Qianru insisted on returning to work, and Rose left with Lin Qianru, not because she wanted to leave, but to protect Lin Qianru. After all, Lin Qianru is just an ordinary person, and encountering danger would be very troublesome.

Mandala chose to stay on Qin Island, showing no intention of leaving, and now Mandala has no way to leave Qin Island. The longer Jiang Liufeng’s poison lingers, the more dangerous it becomes. At least until the poison is dealt with or something is found to curb the outbreak, Mandala won’t choose to leave Qin Island.

Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing chose to leave Qin Island this morning but didn’t return to Modu; instead, they embarked on a flight to Beijing.

For a moment, the bustling Eight Great Passes Villa seemed to suddenly quieten down.

Although Jiang Liufeng knew well the saying "all gatherings must end," seeing the now desolate villa still stirred strong feelings of reluctance within him, as he gazed in silent reverie at the places where Lu Tianxing, Bai Zhiqing, and others had stayed.

Mandala stood next to Jiang Liufeng, observing the nostalgic look on the elder’s face, softly saying, "Grandfather, don’t be too sad. Didn’t my brother tell you that once he settles matters in Beijing, he’ll return to Qin Island? Perhaps he’ll even bring back a grandson for you then!"

Mandala’s face didn’t reflect much sorrow from the parting. In her view, separating from Lu Tianxing was just a brief affair.

Upon hearing Mandala’s words, Jiang Liufeng slowly exhaled, forcing a smile: "Manman, you are right, parting is for a better reunion. I’m being too sentimental."

"Hehe, Grandpa, you’re just not used to goodbyes. Once you get accustomed, it won’t be an issue."

Mandala chuckled, looking at Jiang Liufeng: "Grandfather, I’ve been on Qin Island for so long and you haven’t taken me out for a proper tour yet! Now that my brother has left, you needn’t worry about his affairs. Why don’t you take me out today for a good time?"

Mandala’s eyes sparkled, and she gestured animatedly: "I want to shop crazily and indulge in eating, drinking, and having fun."

Jiang Liufeng saw Mandala’s somewhat exaggerated actions and couldn’t help but smile, feeling a warmth welling up inside. He realized Mandala was merely trying to lift his spirits.

"Alright, I promise. Today I’ll accompany you around Qin Island, and I’ll cover all your expenses." Jiang Liufeng said, patting his chest like a tycoon, his previously gloomy mood lightened considerably.

"Yay, thank you, Grandpa. I’m going to change clothes now."

With that, Mandala gave Jiang Liufeng a big kiss on the cheek and dashed towards her room.

Watching Mandala leave, Jiang Liufeng’s smile grew even wider, then he slowly lifted his head to gaze at the blue sky: "Just wait for me! The time to settle accounts is coming soon. Once the poison in me is completely eradicated, it will be your time to meet your end. I’ll ensure you understand the lifetime of regret."

...

Beijing International Airport was as busy as ever, with planes continuously taking off and landing under the control of the command tower. Travelers of various colors and ethnicities emerged from the exits, boarding the nearby taxis and private cars, departing in style. The rumbling of car engines and bustling crowds made the entire airport seem particularly lively.

At half-past eleven, a flight from Qin Island circled above the airport before slowly landing on the runway, finally coming to a stop in its designated area under tower direction.

With the sweet voice of the flight attendants coming over the broadcast, everyone began to stand up and orderly gather their belongings to proceed outside.

Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing also grabbed their luggage, walking hand in hand towards the exit.

Meanwhile, outside Beijing International Airport, under the amazed and envious eyes of many, a long Lincoln limousine slowly arrived from afar, especially with a license plate bearing four sixes — extraordinarily eye-catching, making everyone instinctively step back. After all, anyone sporting such a plate in Beijing was undeniably wealthy or influential, not someone to casually offend.

The Lincoln limousine finally parked at the airport entrance. Under the gaze of everyone, the car door slowly opened, revealing a pair of red high heels on the ground. Next, a long beautiful leg wrapped in black stockings appeared within everyone’s sight, attracting countless eyes and causing breaths to quicken. Even without seeing the owner of this beautiful leg, a thought irresistibly arose in everyone’s mind: with such perfect legs, their owner must surely be a stunning woman.

Next, to the surprise of everyone, a woman stepped down from the car. She wore a red limited edition dress that clung tightly to her body, outlining her perfect curves vividly. Her bosom was provocatively raised, particularly eye-catching, complementing her alluring gaze that seemed to continuously emit currents, irresistibly drawing one in.