Chapter 653: 340 Separation_3
“Alright, I’ll follow your lead.”
Tao Xingxing hugged Ming Jing’s waist and sighed, “Why do we have to part in life? It would be great if we could always be together.”
“It’s because we have to grow up individually. You can experience a broader world by studying abroad, and Uncle Tao can pursue his dreams without worries. Your family will not be separated, and you’re already very fortunate.”
Ming Jing’s gentle words of comfort finally made Tao Xingxing accept this reality.
“To ease your mind, I can tell you a secret. Next July, I will join the National Team to compete in the IMO. I checked and found that the city where the competition is held is less than 100 kilometers from the city where Uncle Tao’s laboratory is located. So, we can reunite in a foreign land by then.”
Tao Xingxing blinked and shouted excitedly, “Ming Jing, you’re amazing!”
“Has the National Team roster been announced? You made it to the team! That’s amazing!” Tao Xingxing spoke excitedly, even more thrilled than if she had made it herself.
Ming Jing laughed, “The roster hasn’t been announced yet, but I have the confidence.”
Tao Xingxing laughed loudly, “You’re not humble at all now, but I’m so fond of your confidence. It’s amazing.”
The two talked late into the night, and Tao Xingxing didn’t want Ming Jing to leave, since it was their last night together in China and they would be apart for a long time. She still had so much to say to Ming Jing.
Ming Jing helped Tao Xingxing pack her bags, and she counted her collection of dolls with a sigh, “It’s a pity I can’t take these with me. Ming Jing, can you keep them for me? Please take good care of them.”
Tao Xingxing took down the ivory pendant, “My uncle gave this to me. Subconsciously, I think it’s important to me, but it won’t pass the security check, and I can’t bring it abroad. Ming Jing, I’ll give it to you. Let this pendant take my place and be with you. Whenever you miss me, look at this pendant.”
Ming Jing frowned.
“Oh, just take it.” Tao Xingxing stuffed the pendant into Ming Jing’s hand, turned her back, and wiped her tears.
Ming Jing held the pendant and whispered, “I’ll keep it for you for now.”
“Alright.”
At night, the two lay in bed, and Tao Xingxing held Ming Jing’s hand and talked for a long time before falling asleep.
Ming Jing looked at the sleeping girl’s peaceful face under the moonlight and got out of bed.
She tucked her in and left the bedroom.
Aunt Wu asked, “Have you had breakfast? If not, eat with us.”
Tao Xianxian washed her hands and walked over, feeling a little awkward.
“Miss? How come you’re here?”
It seemed she had spent the night at Uncle Tao’s house.
How could she not know that Uncle Tao’s family was so close to Miss?
Ming Jing swallowed her food and said lightly, “Xingxing and I are good friends. She is going abroad, so I came to see her off.”
Tao Xianxian suddenly understood, “So that’s how it is.”
She had completely forgotten that Xingxing attended Shengde High School, where Miss was also a student. They must know each other. She just didn’t expect them to be such good friends.
Tao Xianxian carefully pulled out a chair and sat down, nibbling on a BBQ pork bun, secretly observing Ming Jing and Tao Xingxing’s interaction.
The two were really best friends.
Tao Xianxian found it incredible. Xingxing was like a child who never grew up, while Miss was so mature it seemed unnatural. These two polar opposites managed to become best friends.
Not long after, Tao Qian returned, gathered his things, and set off for the airport.
Ming Jing arranged a car for them. At the airport, she gave Tao Xingxing a hug and patted her shoulder, “Let me know when you land.”
“Ming Jing, I’m really leaving. You have to take care of yourself here. I’ll see you in July next year.”
“Okay.”
Tao Xingxing hugged Tao Xianxian, “Sister Xianxian, you need to find a boyfriend soon. Otherwise, my aunt will force you to go on blind dates, and the men there are all scum. They’re not good enough for you.”
Tao Xianxian didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, “Thank you.”
Tao Qian went to check in their luggage, and Wu Jiaqi waved at the two girls, “You can go now. We’re heading in. Let’s go, Xingxing.”
Tao Xingxing kept looking back, and Wu Jiaqi finally pulled her into the security check area.
At that moment, a young boy rushed in like the wind, scanning the area. With cupped hands around his mouth, he shouted, “Xingxing, where are you?”