Film and Television Time Travel: Why Do I Always End Up in Romance Dramas?

Chapter 49: An Unexpected Encounter at the Ski Resort

The heating at Changbaishan Airport felt rather perfunctory.

As soon as Yu Chen stepped off the covered bridge, the biting cold air seeped into his collar, causing him to instinctively wrap his black windbreaker tighter.

He carried a simple black backpack, his mind still replaying the image of Hua Xiangyang patting his chest and guaranteeing, "The pilot production line is absolutely rock solid; if there's a problem, I'll eat the equipment." He couldn't help but twitch his lips.

Only Hua Xiangyang would dare to make such a boast.

but

He hadn't taken two steps when a familiar figure made him stop in his tracks.

Lin Yusen leaned against the luggage carousel, his camel cashmere coat accentuating his tall and straight figure.

A silver-gray carry-on suitcase stood beside him. Despite being on a skiing trip, he still exuded the aloofness of a business elite, standing out from the tourists in the airport who were wearing heavy ski suits and chatting and laughing.

Yu Chen sighed silently to himself.

What is this?

I thought Lin Yusen had already given up on Nie Xiguang, but he still appeared in the skiing scene in the original novel.

Logically speaking, Lin Yusen would go to Switzerland every year to spend the Lunar New Year with his mother, Sheng Weiai.

Could it be... because this part of the plot is indispensable?

Where did Lin Yusen begin his medical studies?

"President Lin," Yu Chen spoke first, "I didn't expect to run into you here."

Lin Yusen looked up, and his expression softened considerably when he saw Yu Chen. "On vacation?"

"Okay, I'll leave now. Hua Xiangyang is overseeing the follow-up monitoring; the data is stable."

Lin Yusen understood, then nodded and said softly, "Then have fun for two days."

As soon as he finished speaking, a group of people walked up behind Lin Yusen.

Leading the group was the elegant Sheng Wei'ai, whose beige down jacket was well-tailored, outlining her graceful figure. Her eyes held a gentle smile, and her every move exuded the composure of a prominent family.

Beside her was a middle-aged man in a suit and tie, his hair neatly combed, maintaining an elegant demeanor even at the airport, and his eyes were full of undisguised fawning as he looked at Sheng Weiai.

Further away, five young people approached, chatting and laughing. The one in the lead was Chris, followed by several unfamiliar faces, who appeared to be from the investment banking department.

Sheng Wei'ai noticed Yu Chen at a glance, a clear hint of approval flashing in her eyes. She took the initiative to step forward and said, "You must be Yu Chen. Yu Sen often mentions you to me."

Yu Chen was slightly surprised, not expecting that she would know him.

"Hello Ms. Sheng, I didn't expect you to know me."

"I've heard a lot about Shuangyuan from Yusen," Sheng Weiai praised with a smile, her tone sincere and unpretentious. "To be able to shoulder so much pressure at such a young age, not only solving technical problems but also defusing a lot of external difficulties, is truly a rare talent."

Sheng Wei'ai liked Yu Chen very much because he was one of the few "friends" her son often mentioned.

The middle-aged man beside him quickly chimed in, a polite smile plastered on his face: "Wei Ai has always had a discerning eye. Mr. Yu looks calm and reliable. I am Zhang Qiming from Hongyuan Group. I have long admired Mr. Yu and have wanted to get to know him for a long time."

Yu Chen nodded politely in response, "Mr. Zhang, you're too kind."

Lin Yusen spoke up casually, breaking the slightly contrived atmosphere: "Mom, there's no need to say these things."

He turned to look at Yu Chen, still with that aloof demeanor, "Chris said that Huaya Investment Bank has some details about a new energy project that she needs to discuss in person, and she's bringing her team over as well. There are too many Swiss people, and it's troublesome, so it's quieter here."

Yu Chen then looked at Chris and the four people behind her. Chris had already walked forward with a smile, her tone familiar: "Engineer Yu, what a coincidence! I didn't expect to run into you here."

"Let me introduce you. These are my colleagues from the investment banking department: Zhuang Xu (you know him), Zhuo Hui, Kevin, and Justin."

The three people whose names were called greeted Yu Chen in turn.

Zhuang Xu, wearing a dark windbreaker, nodded to Yu Chen;

He just glanced back, as if looking for someone.

Zhuo Hui was dressed in a sporty style, with a bright smile that exuded energy; Kevin and Justin wore matching bright-colored ski suits, looking younger, with a hint of excitement on their faces, as if they had been looking forward to this ski trip for a long time.

"Hello, Engineer Yu. I've heard of you before. You deserve a lot of credit for making Shuangyuan's pilot line come to fruition so quickly!" Zhuo Hui, the most outgoing person, spoke first.

Yu Chen responded politely, "It's all thanks to the good teamwork."

"Just you alone?" Lin Yusen was also a little confused as to why he only saw Yu Chen and not Nie Xiguang.

"Yes, Mr. Lin, you've moved your work to the ski resort?" Deliberately avoiding mentioning her private schedule, and remembering to surprise Nie Xiguang, she naturally wouldn't reveal too much.

"Work and leisure can go hand in hand." Lin Yusen replied casually, his gaze sweeping over Yu Chen's backpack again. He didn't ask any more questions, but simply stated the facts, "We can celebrate the New Year together. My mom also likes a lively atmosphere."

At this moment, Zhang Qiming moved closer to Sheng Wei'ai and asked solicitously, "Wei'ai, your luggage is almost out. Shall I help you carry it? The car is already waiting outside. It's a business van that I specially arranged, so it'll be more comfortable."

Sheng Wei'ai thanked her gently, "Thank you for your trouble, Qiming."

Lin Yusen remained silent, only slightly frowning, but he didn't say anything more, maintaining his aloof demeanor.

The luggage carousel started turning, and Yu Chen quickly spotted his black backpack. Just as he was about to walk over, he heard Lin Yusen say, "By the way, my mom booked a snow-top villa, right next to the ski resort. Where are you staying? Want to come along?"

"I've already booked a room at another resort," Yu Chen replied decisively, her tone polite yet distant. "I won't bother you any longer."

He didn't want to hang out with Lin Yusen and the investment banking team.

Otherwise, this trip, which was supposed to surprise Nie Xiguang, would turn into a work team-building activity.

Lin Yusen didn't press the matter, simply giving a soft "Mmm" in response: "See you at the ski resort."

"Okay." Yu Chen forced a smile, picked up his backpack, and turned to leave.

Stepping out of the airport, a cold wind carrying fine snowflakes rushed towards me, its unique fresh scent instantly dispelling the slight discomfort I felt at the airport.

Yu Chen took a deep breath and looked up at the distant, snow-capped mountains. The mountains were covered in white snow, which shimmered faintly in the sunlight, creating a magnificent and tranquil scene.

He didn't take out his phone, his heart filled with anticipation.

Before coming, I had secretly asked Jiang Rui and found out the name of the resort where Nie Xiguang's family was staying.

Now, it's time to attend this unexpected "reunion".

As for Lin Yusen and the Huaya Investment Bank team, let's just consider it a minor episode in the journey; it won't affect his good mood in preparing a surprise for Nie Xiguang.

Carrying her backpack, Yu Chen walked to the taxi stand outside the airport, gave the name of the resort, and the taxi slowly drove away from the airport, heading towards the snow-capped mountains.

The scenery outside the window kept receding, with snow-covered forests, frozen lakes, and the occasional ski hut flashing by, creating a stunning winter scene.

Yu Chen leaned against the car window, a slight smile creeping onto his lips. He was already calculating how Nie Xiguang would react when he saw her later.

Is it surprise, happiness, or a little bit of smug resentment at his sudden appearance?

Either way, it's interesting to think about.