Chapter 538 - 537: Returning to G City

A plane slowly landed at G City Airport.

Before long, Yun Zijin walked out of the airport, followed by seven tall, imposing bodyguards.

Stepping out of the airport, one could immediately spot a fleet of Rolls-Royces waiting just beyond the parking lot.

Yun Zijin didn’t have a car in G City, but Mei Lin had arranged everything for her perfectly.

Although Mei Lin wasn’t physically present, her touch was evident everywhere in Yun Zijin’s life.

"Hello, Miss Yun! I’m Zheng Hao, the driver Ms. Mei Lin arranged for you. I’ll be responsible for all transportation for you and your bodyguards during your time in G City."

It was then that Zheng Hao finally understood why Mei Lin had insisted on renting two cars.

Turns out the young lady was accompanied by seven bodyguards at all times. Without two cars, there was no way they would all fit.

Yun Zijin nodded and got into the car, its door already held open by Zheng Hao.

Zero One followed Yun Zijin, taking the front passenger seat.

’There was no way he was going to let Yun Zijin be in a car alone with the driver.’

The rest of them filed into the Rolls-Royce behind.

"To Hongxing Orphanage."

Zheng Hao was momentarily stunned to hear Yun Zijin, sitting in a luxurious Rolls-Royce, name an orphanage as their destination.

However, his professionalism as a driver kept him from asking any questions. "Alright."

The car glided forward smoothly before gradually picking up speed.

When the car finally stopped in front of Hongxing Orphanage, Zheng Hao was dumbfounded.

’Who would’ve thought such a grand gate could belong to an orphanage?’

’Then he looked back at Yun Zijin and suddenly thought that, with someone like her involved, maybe it was reasonable for the orphanage to be so impressive.’

"You wait here. I’ll get someone to open the gate. There’s parking inside."

The parking spots were intended for visitors, but there weren’t many.

With so many children at the orphanage, Liao Zhuxiu and the others had discussed it and decided to limit the flow of visitors.

This not only ensured the children’s safety but also prevented visitors from having their experience diminished by overcrowding.

"Alright!"

’Zheng Hao was still wondering about Yun Zijin’s connection to the orphanage. Was she an adoptive parent? A sponsor? Or something else entirely...’

Yun Zijin made a call to Liao Zhuxiu, and someone came to open the gate shortly after.

As for Zheng Hao, his suspicion deepened when he heard Yun Zijin call the person on the other end of the line "Aunt Liao."

"Zijin, you’re back! Hurry and come in. You could’ve just shown your face, and I’d have let you in. No need to call the director."

The security guard at the gate had just gotten a call from Liao Zhuxiu saying that Yun Zijin was back. It was only when the car was described that he realized he had just been holding up Yun Zijin herself.

"It’s better to follow procedure. After all, you can know a person’s face, but not their heart. It’s always best to be cautious."

’Just as she couldn’t know if the others who had left the orphanage had been changed after experiencing the dazzling world outside.’

’Some people were strong-willed and could resist anything.’

’But as for others... Yun Zijin couldn’t be so sure.’

"You’re right. You educated kids certainly know a lot."

Yun Zijin’s lips curved into a small smile.

Zheng Hao drove into the orphanage, and just as she’d said, he soon spotted the parking area.

Zheng Hao first pulled over to let Yun Zijin and Zero One out, then went to park the car properly.

The car behind followed suit. Its driver was the silent, taciturn type, and Yun Zijin felt relieved that Mei Lin hadn’t assigned him to be her driver.

"Sister Zi Jin!"

"Sister Zi Jin is back!"

"Pretty... pretty sister..."

...

The moment Yun Zijin stepped out of the car, the children from the orphanage came running toward her.

"Slow down! What if you fall!"

As the children ran, volunteers ran after them.

Yun Zijin crouched down, her arms open wide, and gave the child at the front of the pack a big bear hug.

"Whoa! Have you gotten a little chubby?"

The words had barely left Yun Zijin’s mouth when the child in her arms burrowed shyly into her embrace. "Xingxing’s not fat! Xingxing is just squishy~"

"Haha, you’re right. Xingxing isn’t fat. You’re squishy and very cute."

Praised by Yun Zijin, Xingxing’s eyes lit up. "Sister Zi Jin, we’re playing hide-and-seek today! Do you want to play with us?"

Yun Zijin pinched Xingxing’s little, chubby cheek. "I have to go see the director, so you all play on your own. But be careful, okay? Don’t fall down and get hurt!"

"Okay~"

The group of children replied obediently.

Yun Zijin’s arrival wasn’t exactly high-profile, but it was by no means low-key.

There were visitors in the orphanage’s playground that day as well, and many of them noticed Yun Zijin.

Some of the more curious visitors would ask the staff when they saw them, "Who is that?"

Some of the staff knew who Yun Zijin was, and some didn’t.

However, their training had repeatedly stressed that they were not to disclose any personal information about anyone associated with the orphanage.

This included, but was not limited to, names, occupations, and so on.

Ignoring the curious stares, Yun Zijin led her bodyguards to Liao Zhuxiu’s office.

Hearing the sound of a large group approaching, Liao Zhuxiu knew Yun Zijin had arrived.

Liao Zhuxiu put on her reading glasses and opened her office door.

Yun Zijin entered the office, while Zero One and the other six men stood guard outside, not entering Liao Zhuxiu’s office.

"You’re the quickest to return this year. To be honest, I never could have imagined the orphanage would change so dramatically."

All of this was thanks to Yun Zijin.

"I’m still a student, so I came back as soon as the holidays started. It’s only natural that I’d be quick.

It’s what I should do. Without the orphanage, I might have died that one winter."

The previous director had saved Yun Zijin’s life, and Liao Zhuxiu had also been very good to her over the years.

Besides, because Yun Zijin had been such a delicate and adorable child, the adults at the orphanage had always been especially fond of her.

Whenever they saw her, the affection in their eyes was impossible to hide.

"Tsk, tsk, don’t say such things. That was your irresponsible mother’s fault. You were just a child; you shouldn’t have to pay for her mistakes."

"You’re right. As for the New Year’s supplies, is there anything in particular you’d like? I’ll go shopping for them in a couple of days."

’Of course, it felt more special to buy New Year’s supplies by going to the market and picking things out one by one. Things bought online just didn’t feel the same as what you’d get from the stalls.’

"I’m fine with anything. The most important thing is what the children like.

But let’s take it easy. If they eat too many sweets or cookies, they’ll just come crying to me with a toothache."

...

Yun Zijin and Liao Zhuxiu talked in the office for a full half hour. By the time they emerged, lunchtime had already passed.

"It’s my fault. You only come back every so often; we should have let you eat first."

"It’s okay, I ate before the flight. I’m not very hungry."

"Sister Zi Jin!"

A child ran past Yun Zijin, shouting excitedly.

Yun Zijin cheerfully shouted back.