Chapter 1063 - The Story of Ling and Heng (326)
Chapter 1063: The Story of Ling and Heng (326)
Almost three years ago, she had been publicly thrown onto the ground as an unwanted member of the base, and had left as a sorry figure.
And today, she was actually holding onto a hiring letter from the base. They were asking her to return as an instructor.
The difference between heaven and earth left Feng Ling in a daze for a long while. Finally, when Ah Feng and Xiao Xu representing the base came to pick her up, Feng Ling asked something she had never been able to understand: “I thought we don’t accept women?”
“The ones who don’t accept women are the elders, not the XI Base,” Ah Feng answered. “Besides, there is a loophole in the base’s rules. We don’t accept female trainees. But it doesn’t say anywhere that we won’t accept female instructors. So, Instructor Feng, please get in the car.”
Feng Ling: “…”
Who was the one who found this loophole? Who was the one using this loophole to welcome her back openly?
Besides Li Nanheng, she could not think of anyone else; none of them had the ability to welcome her back in this manner. She had once left with all of her face thrown onto the ground. However, right now, it was as though she had regained it all back. Even if she returned to the base now, not a single person would speak up against it.
However, it had been a long time since Li Nanheng had last contacted her. Everytime they met, they would only brush pass each other. Even on rare occasions when their eyes met, his gaze would be indifferent. There were no remnants of the feelings they shared. It was as though they were only strangers.
“You guys can head back first. If I wish to return to the base, I will do so on my own,” Feng Ling responded.
Ah Feng and Xiao Xu watched her in confusion. “The base sent this car here with the intention of inviting you back. Don’t you understand the situation here? This is to help you regain the things you lost on the day you left.”
The things she had lost; was it pride?
For Feng Ling, it had already been more than two years since she left the XI Base—-almost three years. If she continued living outside, she could walk whichever path she desired. Unlike in the past, right now, her sights did not only have to be set on the base.
However, if she got in the car with them, her world would revert to its original state.
That was the place she originally considered to be the most peaceful and happy. It was also the lifestyle she had previously insisted on. It had been her goal to continue living on in the base.
Afterward, when Doctor Wen asked her about her goal, she said she only wanted to live on well.
And right now, the life she desired did not involve being tied down by XI Base.
Even if she wanted to return, this was not the right time for it.
“There’s no need. I will pick up the pride I lost on my own. There’s no need for anyone to help me.”
Ah Feng frowned. Xiao Xu turned to Feng Ling without comprehension. “You should have noticed the person arranging all this for you. The only person who could possibly allow you to return with everything intact; only one man could have achieved this.”
Feng Ling did not answer. She placed the hiring letter in Ah Feng’s hands and turned to leave. She did not get in the car, nor did she have any intentions of leaving right now.
Xiao Xu glanced at the hiring letter and looked up at Ah Feng: “This, is she rejecting us?”
“She is very clearly rejecting us.” Ah Feng sighed lightly. “Back then, those elders really went out of line. After all, she is someone who has made countless contributions to the base, and she was still a young girl. Even the most understanding person would surely struggle to let this go. This has nothing to do with pride and face. It all boils down to that knot in her heart.”
“That knot, hasn’t Boss Li been trying to help her undo it?”
“The problem is that she won’t accept it.”
“Before we came, Boss didn’t say anything. He understands her character best. He must have known she wouldn’t accept it…”
“That’s right. He most likely expected this to happen.”
…
Mr. Ted’s daughter could not bear for Feng Ling to leave. Since she learned that Feng Ling was leaving soon, the young girl would hold onto Feng Ling to cry for a bit everyday. Humans were all made of feelings. A young, innocent child tended to develop deep feelings even more. As a result, even Feng Ling began to struggle to part with her.
Her departure was delayed for a whole week, but it was still inevitable.
The young girl held onto her and made a big fuss. Feng Ling coaxed her and promised to visit her frequently. After the promise was made, she sniffled and held onto the corner of Feng Ling’s shirt to walk her out.
After leaving their home, Feng Ling had planned to find a place to stay in temporarily. She did not intend on returning to the base.
She thanked and refused the couple for the chauffeur they had arranged and called for a car to come pick her up. As she stood by the road with her phone in her hand, all of a sudden, a white Ferrari came to a stop next to her.
Feng Ling lifted her head and watched as the windows came down. Qin Siting’s face appeared before her.
Twenty minutes later.
Feng Ling and Qin Siting sat down in a nearby cafe. Feng Ling’s heart was filled with respect and admiration for people like Doctor Qin and Doctor Wen who fought to drag men back from the underworld on the surgery table. Besides, Doctor Qin had once saved her life. She was even more respectful towards him.
“I’ve heard a bit about your circumstances.” Qin Siting placed the coffee with milk and sugar in front of her: “Are you used to drinking this type of coffee?”
Feng Ling nodded. “I’m all right with anything. I’m not picky.”
Qin Siting smiled. The waiter then brought an Americano to their table. Feng Ling looked at the dark, bitter looking coffee and immediately brought her coffee closer to her.
As Qin Siting watched her silent actions, he discovered that an expressionless and cold young lady like her actually had a small, adorable side. However, the adorable side to her could only be discovered by the people who were willing to look closely.
For example, Li Nanheng.
Qin Siting took a drink of his coffee and said: “If you don’t wish to return to the base for the time being, and plan to work outside, I have a job I can recommend you for, but it’s a bit far away from America.”
“What is it?”
“Recently, the underworld and the arms trading business has been causing trouble for Hai City. Mr. Mo’s wife needs a trustworthy bodyguard. You should know of Mr. Mo’s relationship with the XI Base. His wife is quite a good person. If you want to be her bodyguard, you would probably be treated just as well as you were in the city hall. This way, you’ll have a stable job. Mr. Mo will also have a dependable bodyguard he can trust. You can also temporarily leave Los Angeles, the place that doesn’t bring you a lot of joy. You’ll be killing three birds with one stone. Do you want to consider it?”