Power and Wealth

Inside the plane.

Cargo hold.

The plane was shaking, and Dong Xuebing’s head knocked against the wooden crate, waking him. He looked around.

The plane was shaking and loud.

The plane is going to land.

Dong Xuebing steadied himself and felt his legs numb.

That’s right. Professor Zhong is still sitting on my lap. Eh? What is this soft thing in my hands?

Dong Xuebing blinked and hugged Zhong Lizhen tighter. He could feel her stockings on his left hand, and his right hand touched something soft. It was not her waist, and he moved his hand slightly. Suddenly, he blushed and knew where he was touching.

It was her breast!

Dong Xuebing was holding Professor Zhong’s waist before he fell asleep. Maybe he had moved his hand while sleeping, or the plane’s shaking lowered her body. His right hand is under her armpit, and half of her breast is in his palms. She had removed her bra in the research center and is not wearing anything inside. No wonder it felt so soft.

How long was I holding her breast?

It should be a few hours.

Dong Xuebing quickly pulled back his hand. Professor Zhong should be sleeping and does not know he has touched her.

But… it felt really good.

Suddenly, the plane jerked hard, and the cargo hold shook.

Dong Xuebing knew the plane had landed. He was about to wake Zhong Lizhen but stopped. He does not want to disturb her.

A while later, Dong Xuebing heard the cabin door open. The passengers should be getting off the plane.

One minute….

Five minutes….

Ten minutes….

Finally, there is a sound nearby.

The cargo hold door opened slightly, and lights entered.

Dong Xuebing peeped at the light. It took him a few seconds to get used to it. He looked around the cargo hold and felt good. Fresh air entered the cargo hold, and the temperature rose.

Dong!

The door opened completely.

A truck’s engine noise got closer. They should be here to get the baggage and cargo.

Dong Xuebing knew they could continue to stay there. He looked at Professor Zhong. He was shocked again. Zhong Lizhen’s hands were not on his shirt. Her arms were around his neck and leaning against his shoulder, sleeping. Although they had been hugging for more than ten hours, and he was used to it, they were in total darkness. It felt different when he saw it. She was curled up on his lap with both her legs facing him.

The white gown covering her legs had dropped, and her black bra had slipped from her pocket.

Nothing was covering her lower body.

Dong Xuebing could see her stockings and underwear.

Wow…. This is killing me.

Dong Xuebing could not help but look up at her skirt again.

“Xiao Wang, go to section one. Xiao Li, you will go to section two.”

“Be careful. Don’t drop the baggage.”

Footsteps entered the cargo hold.

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath. He did not wake Professor Zhong and picked up the white gown, and wore the heels for her.

He checks if they have left anything behind while he puts on his sunglasses. He also checked this pocket before activating STOP.

Time stopped.

Dong Xuebing carried Zhong Lizhen and stood up. Only he can move during time stop, and he does not worry he will wake her. He walked passed the airport staff and stepped out of the cargo hold. He saw the familiar airport and felt great.

I am finally back!

Home is still the best.

Dong Xuebing remembered he only had around 10 minutes left and moved faster. Zhong Lizhen is heavy, and he cannot run while carrying her. He could only estimate the time while moving.

Three minutes….

Five minutes….

Airport terminal.

Dong Xuebing has flown from Beijing Airport several times and is familiar with the layout. He got past the customs quickly.

Two minutes left…..

Dong Xuebing saw he could not get out of the terminal and could only find a place to hide. He turned into an office area, away from the crowd, and checked if any CCTVs were pointing toward him before deactivating STOP.

Time resumed.

People were talking and moving around in the terminal.

“Old Wang, why is it harder to get a visa to the US now?”

“It’s fine. I heard from my friends that many of the flights from the US to China had been canceled, and the security is tighter now.”

“Really? Why are they doing this?”

“Don’t you all know about it?”

“What?”

“Something happened over there.”

“Oh, I heard about it too. But I don’t know the details.”

Dong Xuebing overheard a few middle-aged men discussing the tight airport security. He was relieved they had left the US immediately. They might not get to leave if they get to the airport later.

“Huh?” Zhong Lizhen woke up.

Dong Xuebing looked at her and put her down slowly. “We have reached.”

Zhong Lizhen supported herself against the wall and looked around. “We have reached?! Where are we?”

“We are in Beijing. Our capital airport.” Dong Xuebing pointed to the signs in the airport.

“When did we get out?” Zhong Lizhen pushed her spectacles up in disbelief. “How did we get out of the plane? Did anyone notice us?”

“No.”

“Why didn’t you wake me?”

“You were sleeping soundly, and I don’t want to wake you.”

Zhong Lizhen looked at Dong Xuebing. “Is anyone coming to fetch you?”

Dong Xuebing smiled wearily. “You had asked me this question several times. I will repeat this for the last time. I am alone, and there’s no backup. No one knows about me. My only purpose is to bring you back. I don’t care if you are returning to the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the military, or going to give the higher-ups your research. All these do not concern me, and I don’t want to get involved.”

Zhong Lizhen looked at Dong Xuebing. “Then why…. You only wanted to save me?!”

Dong Xuebing nodded. “Yes.”

“I don’t believe you. Don’t blame me for being suspicious, Xiao Dong. You took a big risk to rescue me and might be killed. I had never met you before, and we are unrelated. Why are you risking your life for me?” Zhong Lizhen asked. It was dangerous, and even an army might not save her, let alone he was alone. She could not understand why he did this.

Why?

Because you are my aunt.

Dong Xuebing wanted to tell her the truth, but they had hugged on the plane for over ten hours. He felt awkward saying it. “Err…. Let’s talk about this again.” He knew she would find out eventually, but he would never admit it.

Zhong Lizhen did not continue to ask. “Where are we going now?”

Dong Xuebing looked around and said. “We are safe now, and my mission is done. You can go wherever you want.”

“What about you?”

“I am going back to take a shower and change. I might have something on tomorrow.”

Zhong Lizhen nodded. “Let’s go together. I also need to change and take a shower.”

Dong Xuebing paused for a second. “I am in Beijing for a business trip and did not bring any clothes to change. Let’s buy some at the mall first.”

“Ok.”

“Let’s go.”

“Yes. Let’s take a taxi.”

They got into a taxi and drove towards the city.

Inside the car.

Zhong Lizhen adjusted her clothes. Dong Xuebing had touched her body last night, and her clothes were cramped. She buttoned her sleeves and straightened her stockings.

Dong Xuebing blushed when he saw her tidying her clothes.

After she was done, Zhong Lizhen looked at Dong Xuebing, and their eyes met.

Zhong Lizhen slowly said. “Don’t tell anyone what happened on the plane.”

Is she referring to them hugging, or she peed in the cargo hold?

Dong Xuebing replied quickly. “Don’t worry. I will not tell anyone.”