It wasn't until Jiang Xuan had imagined what would happen next ten times that Lu Shengye finally came in.

Hearing his steady footsteps getting closer, Jiang Xuan reservedly pulled the blanket over herself.

Lu Shengye entered the room without saying a word, and sat down in a chair, casually reading the newspaper.

Jiang Xuan waited for a while, but he still didn't move.

What does this mean?

wood.

Jiang Xuan got angry, turned over, and got out of bed.

Lu Shengye: What are you doing?

Jiang Xuan said angrily, "I can't sleep, go get some water."

Lu Shengye felt confused and didn't know why she seemed unhappy. He put down the newspaper, stood up, and said, "Wait here, I'll go get it for you."

Lu Shengye strode out the door and came back in a moment later carrying an enamel mug. "It's a bit hot, I'll put it on the table first."

Jiang Xuan didn't say anything and sat down by the sewing machine.

"What’s wrong with you?"

"I'm in a bad mood, don't talk to me."

"Why are you suddenly in a bad mood? Did Didi make you angry just now?"

"No."

"Okay, you can adjust yourself. I'm going to sleep now."

After saying that, Lu Shengye lifted the covers and got into bed.

Jiang Xuan: ? ?

She knew he was clueless when it came to relationships, but she didn't expect him to be this clueless. She thought he would at least try to coax her.

Jiang Xuan was even angrier. She didn't even want to drink water anymore. Frustrated, she got into bed and pulled the blanket over herself.

Lu Shengye chuckled silently. Judging from the situation, it seemed that he had offended the other party.

Although he didn't know what he had done wrong, kids are like that; their moods change as quickly as the weather in June, and they might be fine in a little while.

Anyway, it was hot, and even though there was a fan blowing, he was wearing a vest and trousers, so he didn't bother covering himself up.

He put his hands behind his head, lost in thought.

If it weren't for General Zheng's special permission for his wedding leave, he would have gone on a mission in the early hours of tonight.

Jiang Xuan tossed and turned, and Lu Shengye secretly glanced at her. Being able to lie with her like this was a kind of happiness.

Suddenly, Jiang Xuan turned around, threw herself into his arms, and hugged his waist.

The soft flesh touched Lu Shengye's chest, almost causing him to lose control.

He quickly sat up, his face flushed, "What's wrong with you?"

Jiang Xuan said angrily, "Lu Shengye, are you made of wood?"

"What's wrong?"

"We're married now, do you really think it's fun to lie together like brothers?"

He said awkwardly, "That's just getting the marriage certificate. We haven't had the wedding banquet yet, so it's not considered a real marriage."

He's right. In the eyes of relatives and neighbors, a proper marriage is only considered a real marriage when there's a formal wedding ceremony and a banquet.

“In a legal sense, getting a marriage certificate means it’s legal. If, what if we never have a wedding banquet, do you plan to do that for the rest of your life?”

"How can it never happen? Grandpa has already chosen a date, hasn't he?"

Seeing Lu Shengye's serious expression, Jiang Xuan softened her tone, "Or perhaps you have some unspeakable secret."

"What unspeakable secret?"

Jiang Xuan tentatively asked, "Are you alright?"

Lu Shengye was both annoyed and amused. "You're overthinking it."

Jiang Xuan beamed, "Indeed, you already have Dian Dian and Fan Xing, how could there be a problem?"

“Actually…” Lu Shengye hesitated before speaking.

Jiang Xuan understood; he might really have some unspeakable secret.

She knew that men had to save face, especially tough guys like him, and she should be understanding.

Now that they've registered their marriage, he'll probably secretly go for treatment.

Forget it, there's no rush.

She gave him an understanding look and said, "It's okay, take your time. It's late, you should go to sleep early too."

After saying that, she went to bed first and fell asleep with her back to him.

Lu Shengye was completely bewildered by the girl's behavior; he had no idea what she was thinking.

Jiang Xuan fell asleep quickly, and Lu Shengye couldn't sleep all night listening to her even breathing.

The night was as still as water, and moonlight shone through the window, casting a beam of light on the wall.

Lu Shengye stared at the light, feeling unwell and burning up. He was tormented whenever he lay with her.

But his long-held traditional beliefs kept him in check.

He reached out, his fingertips hovering over Jiang Xuan's hair, but ultimately didn't dare to touch her.

The chirping of cicadas outside the window shattered the silence. He sighed silently and turned to face the wall.

After a long time, suddenly, a slightly cool hand landed on his shoulder.

"Sheng Ye?" Jiang Xuan's warm breath sprayed on the back of his neck.

Lu Shengye tensed up, his Adam's apple bobbing. "Hmm?"

Jiang Xuan instantly woke up. She put her hand down and said a little embarrassedly, "I thought you were asleep."

Lu Shengye suddenly felt a little overwhelmed and abruptly turned over. In the moonlight, half of Jiang Xuan's snow-white shoulder was exposed from the neckline of her pajamas, and her cascading black hair fell to her chest.

He reached out and pulled her into his arms, then lowered his head to kiss her hair passionately.

His strong chest, powerful heartbeat, and intense hormonal scent were exactly the same as when she first met him.

Jiang Xuan held her breath, feeling a wave of dizziness.

Suddenly, there was an urgent knocking on the door. "Platoon Leader Lu, Platoon Leader Lu."

Lu Shengye's heart tightened, and he instantly sobered up, releasing Jiang Xuan.

Jiang Xuan got up and asked nervously, "Who could it be so late?"

"You go to sleep first, I'll go check on things." Lu Shengye quickly straightened his clothes and strode out.

Jiang Xuan was in a state of utter confusion and couldn't fall asleep.

She followed them out of the house, went to check on Dian Dian and Fan Xing's room, and then paced back and forth in the living room.

A few minutes later, Lu Shengye came in, his face serious and solemn. He strode towards the bedroom and said, "I have to go on an urgent mission. I'll be back in about a week."

"Huh?" Jiang Xuan followed him, utterly shocked. "A mission? Aren't you on vacation? Why do you have to go on a mission?"

Lu Shengye succinctly stated: "A temporary mission."

Jiang Xuan's right eyelid twitched violently a few times. Instinctively, she felt that this mission must be very dangerous.

Jiang Xuan felt her throat go dry. She swallowed hard and asked in a trembling voice, "Can you not go?"

Lu Shengye quickly packed his things, changed his clothes, stood up, looked into Jiang Xuan's eyes, and said quickly, "I'll be back in a week. Take good care of yourself these next few days. If you need anything, ask Grandpa for help."

After saying that, he quickly went out.

Jiang Xuan finally couldn't hold back anymore. She chased after Lu Shengye and hugged him around the waist, saying in a tearful voice, "Shengye, how dangerous is this mission? You must come back safely."

Lu Shengye tensed up, feeling as if something was stuck in his throat. He pressed Jiang Xuan's hand and whispered, "Don't be nervous, it's just a routine mission."

Jiang Xuan pressed her head against his back and finally burst into tears.

She was so scared.