Chapter 250: In a Foreign Land

Chapter 250: A Foreign Land

Lu Hanchuan had also brought a considerable amount of pre-converted foreign cash.

"Split it up in different spots, that way, if you lose some, you won’t be broke. I’ll send you money every month too. Don’t hold back on yourself—if you need something, just grab it at the store. There, you don’t need coupons or anything."

"Try not to go out after dark, and don’t eat weird stuff just for kicks."

Lu Hanchuan went on and on.

Ye Xiaoxiao looked at the foreign currency—she’d already swapped some herself. "I know all that, but I don’t need this much money."

Lu Hanchuan couldn’t care less about money. "Aside from the clothes you’ll wear right away, travel light. You can buy the rest there—don’t overpack."

"You got your living situation set up? Once you’re there, settle in with the others first. Don’t go off by yourself."

"Dorms overseas aren’t exactly luxury. Once you’re settled, find a safer place off-campus."

"Okay."

When Ye Xiaoxiao had been packing alone, she hadn’t really felt like she was leaving home.

But now, with Lu Hanchuan helping while giving her all these reminders, she felt like crying.

Lu Hanchuan tugged her into a hug. "Don’t be sad. It’s only two years. If it gets too hard, you can always come back early."

Ye Xiaoxiao gave a quiet, "Mm."

Lu Hanchuan made sure he didn’t miss anything, then squeezed everything into one suitcase.

The school had arranged their flight from Beijing to Shanghai, then onward to Country A.

One night, Ye Xiaoxiao lay awake, tossing and turning restlessly.

So she snatched her pillow and headed next door to find Lu Hanchuan.

"Lu Hanchuan, are you asleep?"

Ye Xiaoxiao climbed onto the bed.

Lu Hanchuan’s eyes snapped open at the creak of the door—he was a light sleeper.

He flicked on the bedside lamp, bathing the room in soft light.

Ye Xiaoxiao settled onto the bed. "Can I sleep here tonight?"

What was Lu Hanchuan supposed to say? He simply made room for her.

He stroked Xiao Xiao’s hair. "We have to get up early for the airport tomorrow. Get some rest."

"But I can’t sleep."

Ye Xiaoxiao rolled into his arms, hogging half his pillow.

Lu Hanchuan patted her back gently, as if soothing a child.

After a while of this steady rhythm, Xiao Xiao finally drifted off to sleep.

Then Lu Hanchuan found himself unable to sleep.

Early the next morning, Lu Hanchuan got up early to buy breakfast downstairs.

Then he came back to wake Xiao Xiao. After she freshened up, breakfast was ready.

It wasn't until they were about to leave that Xiao Xiao was fully awake.

They were really saying goodbye.

She didn't want to leave at all.

At this point, Lu Hanchuan couldn't dampen her spirits anymore. Going abroad was inevitable—if he said one more word to persuade her to stay, his Xiao Xiao would probably start crying right then and there.

When they arrived at the airport, Chu Yunxiao and the others were already there.

They had apparently been waiting for quite some time.

The others looked just as tired, all showing signs of having not slept well.

Apart from the school teachers, the other students' parents had also come to see their kids off, giving last-minute advice.

"You guys came so early."

After getting out of the car, Xiao Xiao found Chu Yunxiao, while Lu Hanchuan followed behind carrying the suitcase.

"First time doing this, so we came early to get familiar with the place."

Chu Yunxiao noticed Lu Hanchuan.

He had already guessed who he was, but the man's cool, composed demeanor and commanding presence still surprised him.

"This is my boyfriend."

Xiao Xiao introduced him.

Chu Yunxiao politely extended his hand. "Hello."

Lu Hanchuan: "Hello."

Among them, Sun Zhengyao already knew Lu Hanchuan, having met him at their last dinner.

"Xiao Xiao, do you have everything packed?"

Xiao Xiao nodded. "Don't worry, teacher. I've got everything."

Mainly, she had brought all the money Lu Hanchuan had given her.

Xiao Xiao didn't know how much money the others had brought, but what Lu Hanchuan had given her was a small fortune.

She was certain that even abroad, she'd be set.

As long as she didn't lose it.

Before parting, Xiao Xiao still cried.

By then, they'd already started boarding. Xiao Xiao could only hug Lu Hanchuan tightly before turning to leave.

Lu Hanchuan stood still, watching Xiao Xiao's figure disappear in the crowd.

The other well-wishers trickled out, with Lu Hanchuan being the last to go.

Ye Xiaoxiao had already boarded the plane, but she still felt down.

Jia Yu, sitting beside her, passed her a tissue to wipe her tears.

Xiao Xiao sniffled, "Thank you."

Jia Yu: "You two must really love each other."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Mm."

Jia Yu looked at Ye Xiaoxiao, who was crying her heart out, and wanted to comfort her more but didn’t know what to say.

She wasn’t the type who was good at comforting others.

All she could manage was an awkward attempt: "You must not have slept well last night. You can rest a bit."

Ye Xiaoxiao had actually slept quite well the night before, which was why her emotions were so intense that morning.

It felt like she had no time to prepare before being shipped off to a foreign country.

"Thank you for comforting me."

Jia Yu: "...Don't mention it."

She knew Ye Xiaoxiao.

In fact, very few in the entire medical school didn’t know Ye Xiaoxiao.

With drop-dead gorgeous looks, she carried herself with an unassuming nature and a sweet, calm demeanor.

What was even more impressive was that Ye Xiaoxiao’s academic performance was outstanding.

Though the entire Traditional Chinese Medicine class was stacked with geniuses, no one dared to question Ye Xiaoxiao’s abilities.

Such a total package—if not for the early rumors of her being in a relationship—would probably have guys lining up from the school’s front gate to the back.

While Jia Yu was lost in her thoughts, Ye Xiaoxiao finally pulled herself together and began observing her companion.

Jia Yu had beautiful natural ringlets, resembling lamb’s wool, which gave her a very stylish look.

Her skin wasn’t particularly fair, but it was smooth and flawless, never plagued by acne.

More importantly, Jia Yu had this quiet confidence about her. Even though it was everyone’s first time abroad, she remained composed enough to comfort Ye Xiaoxiao despite her own nervousness.

Ye Xiaoxiao decided Jia Yu was alright.

At least for now.

What Ye Xiaoxiao didn’t know was that Jia Yu was a total sucker for pretty faces, a real looks person.

Had it been someone else sitting beside her, bawling their eyes out, Jia Yu definitely would’ve lost her patience.

After all, there was a difference between a beauty shedding tears and an unattractive person being dramatic.

The flight from China to Country A was 15,000 kilometers long.

After more than twenty hours, the plane landed in H City, Country A.

Ye Xiaoxiao and the others wheeled their bags out of the airport.

Foreigners with blond hair and fair skin speaking foreign languages were everywhere. Though they had landed, they were now on unfamiliar territory.

All twenty-three exchange students stood together.

Chu Yunxiao warned everyone to stay together. "There are seniors and teachers here to pick us up. Let's look for the meeting signs."

Indeed, many people were standing in the arrivals area, each holding up a sign.

"Over there."

Ye Xiaoxiao only noticed it because the sign was written in Chinese.