Chapter 185: Returning to Beijing

October 1, 1997, National Day.

A flight from Xiangjiang to Beijing sliced through the clouds. Inside the cabin, Xiang Fei looked at the surging sea of clouds outside the window, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest.

Zhou Huimin put down the magazine in her hand and turned to look at him: "What are you thinking about?"

Xiang Fei withdrew his gaze, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly: "Thinking about the Oscars."

"The Oscars?" Zhou Huimin blinked, "You want to take the last award?"

"Yeah." Xiang Fei nodded, his eyes firm, "Chinese films should step out the door."

Zhou Huimin reached out and held his hand, smiling gently: "I support you."

Xiang Fei looked at her, and a wave of warmth surged in his heart. He leaned forward and kissed her forehead lightly: "Thank you, A-Min."

The plane landed smoothly, the cabin door opened, and the autumn sunlight spilled onto the runway.

Xiang Fei walked down the boarding stairs holding Zhou Huimin's hand, with Xiang Yang bouncing along behind them.

"Brother Fei! Over here!"

Bai Long and Hei Hu had long been waiting at the exit; seeing them, they immediately waved.

"Brother Long! Brother Hu!" Xiang Fei greeted them with a smile, "Thanks for coming to pick us up."

Bai Long took the luggage: "It's only right."

Hei Hu crouched down and picked up Xiang Yang: "Little Young Master, did you miss Uncle?"

Xiang Yang giggled: "Yes! Missed Uncle Hei Hu's white hair!"

Everyone laughed at this, and Hei Hu pretended to be angry and glared: "You brat!"

A black sedan drove out of the airport, Bai Long sat in the passenger seat and turned back to ask: "Director Xiang, how long are you staying this time?"

Xiang Fei looked at the scenery receding rapidly outside the window: "I don't know, depends on the situation."

Zhou Huimin added: "He's preparing to go for the Oscars."

Bai Long's eyes lit up: "Really? Brother Fei, you're finally making a move."

The car drove into Changan Avenue; red flags were displayed along the way, and the festive atmosphere was strong.

Xiang Yang leaned on the car window, excitedly pointing at the parade outside: "Daddy! So many red flags!"

Xiang Fei touched his head: "Today is National Day, the birthday of our motherland."

Xiang Yang turned his head and asked innocently: "Is Xiangjiang also a child of the motherland?"

The car went silent for a second.

Zhou Huimin answered gently: "Yes, Xiangjiang has come home, just like Yangyang coming home from school."

Hei Hu laughed loudly: "Well said! Little Young Master is so smart!"

Bai Long looked at Xiang Fei through the rearview mirror: "Brother Fei, are you confident about the Oscars?"

Xiang Fei pondered for a moment: "I'll give it a try."

After arriving at the hotel, Bai Long and Hei Hu helped settle the luggage and then left.

Xiang Yang ran around the suite, full of curiosity about the new environment.

At night, after Zhou Huimin put Xiang Yang to sleep, she found Xiang Fei still standing by the window in a daze.

She walked over and handed him a cup of hot tea: "Still thinking about the Oscars?"

Xiang Fei took the teacup and sighed lightly: "A bit of pressure."

Zhou Huimin leaned on his shoulder: "You've already been very successful; you've already got the three major European awards."

Xiang Fei turned to look at her; in the moonlight, his wife's profile was exceptionally gentle.

He suddenly smiled: "I have to complete the set, at least to prove that Chinese people are no worse than anyone else."

Zhou Huimin stared quietly at the man before her. The corners of her mouth lifted slightly, revealing a faint smile.

"Goodnight, A-Min," Xiang Fei turned off the lights, "I love you."

"Goodnight, A-Fei, I love you too," Zhou Huimin said.

Outside the window, National Day fireworks bloomed in the night sky, illuminating all of Beijing. ===== CHAPTER 186 =====