After parting with Ling Yueyue, Ling Shenglan returned to the hotel-style apartment where she was temporarily staying. She put down her bag, found her phone, and dialed Ling's father's number.
The call was picked up after two rings, and Ling's father's gentle, cheerful voice came through, "Hello, Shenglan, why are you calling me at this time? Are you still in Jin City?"
Ling Shenglan replied, "Yes! I'm still in Jin City! My flight is tomorrow, so I wanted to call you before I leave!"
Upon hearing that Ling Shenglan was leaving, Ling's father hurriedly said, "Leaving tomorrow? Why not stay a few more days? I was planning to visit you in Jin City in a couple of days! Why didn't you tell me earlier that you were leaving?"
Ling Shenglan asked, "Brother, where are you now? In the countryside?"
Ling's father said, "Yes! It's a pity you're leaving, otherwise I would certainly see you off!"
