Chapter 82 One kiss and they'll behave: No, that's not right.

Since that night, Qi Qianqian's worldview has been completely overturned.

Even Xiang Wei, who adapted very quickly, was in a daze for several days. From then on, the image of those two people in their minds changed.

They thought they were a pure and innocent young couple on campus, but it turned out they were on a path of love-hate relationship. They arrived late and didn't see the fighting, only the love, which seemed unbelievable.

Even now, it's still unbelievable!

Inside the majestic church, listening to the music and watching the brides exchange rings after their vows, Qi Qianqian appeared calm on the surface, but inwardly she screamed.

Little did she know that the "suffering" her lover was about to inflict on her was only just beginning.

In a corner unknown to anyone, a red apple, invisible to the public, is also screaming in despair.

It repeatedly looked at the Collapse Value page, but even the words "task completed" couldn't soothe its devastated mood.

"I was stuck at $11.95 for a whole year, and now it's only $8.95 after I get married?"

"0.95 is haunting me like a ghost. Isn't this the interstellar world? Are there ghosts in the interstellar world too?"

"May God bless me so that I will never encounter 0.95 again in my next life."

After glancing at Xi Congshuang, who had just finished exchanging rings and was now kissing him, Red Apple immediately looked away.

This scene is too stimulating; Apple can hardly handle it.

"You completed the task at the wedding venue both times. Does marriage cure all ills???" Red Apple didn't understand, but was greatly shocked.

So much so that its thoughts became confused, and a strange idea popped into its head.

How about... we just get married next time...?

*

After graduation, Qi Qianqian and her classmates followed the established procedure and entered the military for internships.

The real military is very different from what I imagined during my student days. It's not as glamorous as I imagined, and there are often all sorts of trivial matters. Superiors or officers often quarrel over these trivial things.

After leaving the small society of school and entering the military, I realized that I had never truly left my original life.

Gradually, Tan Yicheng, who had entered the military earlier, steadily rose through the ranks. After some discussion, Qi Qianqian decided to join Tan Yicheng's ranks and become her subordinate.

Sure enough, life hasn't changed much. From being busy with studies to being busy with work, the only thing that hasn't changed is Tan Yicheng's relationship status.

They've been sticking together for so long with an extraordinary level of stickiness that many people think a high-level alpha and a beta won't last. What does it matter if Xi Congshuang is rich and powerful? Tan Yicheng is an alpha, and there aren't many alphas in the universe who can resist the temptation of pheromones.

As it turns out, Tan Yicheng was capable, and Xi Congshuang treated unimportant people as if they didn't exist.

Let alone divorce, they should be role models for the "rejecting bad temptations" propaganda, practicing what it means to reject bad temptations in their own lives.

Even near the battlefield, as long as there is free time and a signal, you can see Tan Yicheng and Xi Congshuang chatting.

It wasn't until Qi Qianqian and Gloria on the other side of the virtual screen dragged their respective bosses away to a meeting.

Many years later, even the usually composed and steadfast councilor mother couldn't help but ask Qi Qianqian if she had a crush on an omega recently, as the couple continued to defy her expectations time and time again.

Each time it was unexpected, yet perfectly logical.

Their relationship is incredibly stable, which makes Qi Qianqian, who is still single, extremely envious.

He went from being a classmate to a superior, and also achieved great success in both love and career.

That's really great.

Just then, a door not far away opened, and Tan Yicheng, who had just finished a meeting and was carrying a Major General's Medal on her shoulder, walked out. Several officers walked beside her, seemingly with her as their leader, striding briskly across the corridor, stirring up a gust of oppressive wind.

Qi Qianqian instinctively bowed and saluted, but was swept away by the gust of wind. Tan Yicheng's cold voice rang in her ears: "The Federation has issued a military order that Star 16 and Jump Point No. 1666 must be retrieved. Everything is ready. We will depart in half an hour."

"??? What? You're ready? I'm not ready yet!"

There was no room for her to refuse. Despite complaining that she wasn't prepared, she boarded the spaceship in top condition, ready to face a fierce battle.

When Xi Congshuang saw the message about the impending departure after the meeting, Tan Yicheng was undergoing his second jump, cutting off all signals except for the intra-channel communication.

Xi Congshuang stared at the virtual screen in silence for a long time, raising her hand several times to type a reply, but deleted it after typing it several times, and then sent the same reply as before.

[Snowflake]: Okay, I'll pick you up when you get home.

Over the years, Tan Yicheng participated in the war, accumulating military merits and rising through the ranks, dancing with danger, which she never stopped.

From the very beginning, Xi Congshuang knew what path Tan Yicheng would take. She made all the necessary preparations before deciding to take over the management of Future Pharmaceuticals and keep it firmly in her hands.

To make a living and to be able to do more when Tan Yicheng needs him.

Before their marriage, Tan Yicheng mentioned his background to her, which was largely consistent with her speculations, but his personal account added details that Xi Congshuang was unaware of.

Because Tan Yicheng was born on a remote planet that had been ravaged by space pirates, she was so determined to maintain peace and single-mindedly pursue her dream of attending the First Academy's Mecha Department.

The mother lost her job when the factory was destroyed by space pirates, leaving ruins everywhere and the remaining aliens barely surviving.

The mother was infected with the toxins spread by the biological bomb while escaping; the virus spread throughout her body and there was no cure.

From that moment on, Tan Yicheng understood that the only way to achieve true peace was through violence, and that true peace could only be achieved by striking hard and instilling fear in people.

Just like in previous battles, Xi Congshuang had not received any news from Tan Yicheng for nearly half a month. The situation on the battlefield was constantly changing, and it was normal to be out of touch with the news.

The previous safe returns gave Xi Congshuang some confidence, and she prepared herself mentally to wait patiently.

Unexpectedly, just half a month later, the next news I received about Tan Yicheng was that she had successfully regained 16 stars, but was seriously injured as a result and remains in a coma to this day.

"Clang!"

Gloria, who was carrying a stack of documents and was about to get Xi Congshuang's signature, was startled, not by the loud thud of the teacup falling, but by Xi Congshuang's expression.

She had never seen Xi Congshuang, who was always so composed, with such an expression.

Panic, helplessness, and pallor played out in turn, and the hand on the table unconsciously tightened its grip.

The pressure of her fingernails digging into her palm brought her back to her senses; now was not the time to panic.

Soon, Xi Congshuang forced herself to suppress her emotions and calmly considered the best course of action.

"Gloria, make the arrangements. I need to reach 16 stars as quickly as possible, by any means necessary."

“Okay.” Gloria agreed instinctively and turned to go out to do it.

The door behind her closed, and only then did she realize where Xi Congshuang was talking about. Standing in the corridor, she said "Huh?" in confusion.

Isn't 16 stars a battlefield?

What are we going there for?

Despite her doubts, Gloria quickly resolved the issue and Xi Congshuang set off immediately after the short meeting without a moment's rest.

Time was of the essence; no matter what happened, all she wanted to do now was see Tan Yicheng.

*

"Knock knock".

After two steady knocks, the person outside opened the door without any hesitation. The first thing they saw was that she had a splint on her arm with her white shirt hanging around her neck, and a military jacket draped over her shoulders.

This person is none other than Qi Qianqian, who has lost her hand and had her hair singed.

The space pirate who dared to burn her hair has been killed by her, literally at the cost of an arm.

However, she felt it was a worthwhile deal, after all, he was the second-in-command of the organization, and killing him was equivalent to cutting off an arm of the space pirate organization entrenched on Star 16.

She didn't come alone today; she was followed by several subordinates, each bearing injuries of varying degrees.

A group of wounded soldiers gathered to see Tan Yicheng, but Xiang Wei was missing.

She and Xiang Wei formed a pair of disabled characters; she had a comminuted fracture of her arm, but could still move freely with her legs despite having a splint.

Xiang Wei couldn't do it; her kneecap was fractured and shattered into pieces, and the doctor ordered her to stay in bed and recuperate.

The military doctor, who was most annoyed by the lack of cooperation from patients, cursed and said, "Visiting patients? You're a patient yourself, so give it a rest. If it weren't for the advanced medical technology of today, you would never be able to stand up in your life!"

Xiang Wei had no choice. She knew that if she insisted on continuing, the military doctor would tie her to the bed, which would not only hinder her recovery but also make her look worse. So she obediently lay in bed to recuperate.

So only Qi Qianqian and a few subordinates came to visit, all quietly so as not to disturb Tan Yicheng's peace and quiet while he was recuperating.

Although Tan Yicheng was completely encased in the egg-shaped treatment pod, it was impossible for her to be disturbed by the noise outside, as the military-supplied treatment pod had excellent soundproofing.

Qi Qianqian crossed her arms, sat down on the chair next to the treatment pod, and began chanting scriptures again.

Saying it was chanting scriptures was just a way for him to reminisce about his school days and give himself a moment to process.

She had just come from the battlefield, and her mind was still on edge, so she found something to do to pass the time.

"Lieutenant Qi, will this really work?"

Qi Qianqian said blankly, "How is it useless? Didn't you see that the boss's physical data is rising day by day? Waking up is just around the corner?"

Subordinate: "..." Why don't you just say it's because the doctor is very skilled?

Every day, Lieutenant Qi would sit down in his chair and start reminiscing about the past, rambling on and on. Anyone who didn't know better would think he was summoning a ghost.

Fortunately, the treatment pod is shaped like a giant egg; if it were square, it would look terrible.

Indeed, everything is designed for a reason. She will never again feel ashamed of feeling like a chick hatched by a hen when she sits up from the treatment pod...

Hmm? No, that's not right.

The subordinate glanced down and met the eyes of the person inside the treatment pod.

The other person had just woken up, her eyes still glazed over. Under the shocked gazes of her subordinates, she raised her hand and touched the transparent bulkhead. After confirming that it was safe, she placed her palm on the bulkhead.

She actually woke up.

"He's awake! Lieutenant Qi, you really succeeded in summoning the spirit! You brought the boss back from beyond the Milky Way!"

Qi Qianqian, who was rambling on and on, was startled by the sudden shout, as if struck by lightning. Her heart tightened, and she instinctively thought that the remnants of the space pirates had returned. She jumped up, supporting her broken arm.

He was so agile that he didn't seem like a patient.

She then heard clearly what her subordinates were saying and made eye contact with the person lying in the treatment pod.

both sides:"……"

Tan Yicheng thought she was slow to react, so he pointed to the large lid of the treatment pod. Several injured patients rushed over and hurriedly opened the treatment pod.

The person who had been lying inside for several days was finally freed. He carefully looked around at his surroundings. Everyone was busy celebrating and did not notice the strangeness in Tan Yicheng's expression.

Qi Qianqian, a trusted confidante, was the first to notice, and a sense of unease crept into her heart. She called out, "Boss?"

The person who was called turned around and looked at her. Her first words after waking up were: "Who are you?"

He turned and looked at the stunned crowd one by one, then asked, "Who are you?"

"…………"

Everyone burst into tears.

Tan Yicheng has amnesia, but actually it's not really amnesia; she still remembers some of her memories.

According to the doctor's diagnosis, Tan Yicheng's mental network was damaged when he used himself as bait to destroy the space pirate's main spaceship, which indirectly affected his hippocampus and caused memory errors.

There are no major health problems, the glands are intact, and most indicators are within safe ranges, but there's nothing that can be done about memory.

The memories that Tan Yicheng still has are fragmented, incomplete, and pieced together from his hippocampus, but he can't piece together a complete life story.

Tan Yicheng, an amnesiac, pieced together a broken life for herself—she was an alpha with glandular defects, lived in a slum, and was very poor.

No matter how much Deputy Qi wailed and tearfully recounted her glorious journey, moving herself to tears several times, Tan Yicheng still looked at her with eyes that seemed to say, "How could this be? You're not lying to me, are you?"

Lieutenant Qi: "..." Help!

In some respects, Tan Yicheng is also exceptionally determined.

If one day I woke up and someone told me that I was an exceptionally talented person, one in a million, and that I was like a god or a pillar of strength in everyone's eyes, my mindset would soar to the heavens, regardless of whether it was true or not.

However, Tan Yicheng was not like that. He maintained appropriate vigilance from beginning to end and only believed three-tenths of what was said.

Lieutenant Qi presented evidence—her medical examination report—proving unequivocally that she was an S-class alpha, pleading with his superior to come to his senses.

However, it was no use; due to psychological factors, Tan Yicheng was unable to use pheromones.

In her mind, she was an alpha with a deficient gland, and she would experience phantom pain in the back of her neck whenever she used her pheromones.

Because her glands were not damaged, the pain she felt was a phantom pain caused by psychological factors, and there was no actual harm.

The above is the answer given by the military doctor.

However, there is one thing that everyone is very curious about: why does Tan Yicheng insist that she is an alpha with incomplete glands, and describe the various symptoms very realistically? Did she really experience it?

It must have been a personal experience, otherwise all the details wouldn't be so realistic.

Then a new question arises: since she experienced a period of glandular insufficiency, how did she return to a healthy alpha state?

As far as she knew, alphas that appeared in the glands were all short-lived, irritable, sensitive, and had a low recovery rate.

Those alphas are basically all dead—Xi Congshuang invited Professor Wei Lin to treat her back then and signed a confidentiality agreement with her. The news that Tan Yicheng had gland problems was not known to the public, and her medical records in this regard were also hidden.

The thought flashed through the medic's mind, but before she could speak, Lieutenant Qi preemptively asked, "Okay, boss, you say you're a disabled alpha, so you're a disabled alpha. Can you tell me why you were injured?"

Tan Yicheng: "...I forgot."

The military doctor was at a loss.

Finally, Deputy Qi lost her composure and gave up hope of regaining Tan Yicheng's memory within two days. She wiped away her tears, stood up, and said, "I'm finished. Your wife will arrive tomorrow."

"If she finds out you have amnesia and lost your wedding ring, won't she blast the 16 stars you worked so hard to collect into the sky?"

Tan Yicheng, who only remembers being a poor wretch with a deficient Alpha gland: "?"

This was an unexpected bonus.

From the bed came the officer's surprised voice: "I have a wife???"

She looked at another subordinate: "She can blow a planet into space, is she an arms dealer?"

Don't say such terrifying things right off the bat!

Lieutenant Qi remained silent, then clutched his head and screamed, "Aaaaaah! It's all over! She doesn't even remember Xi Congshuang! I'm going to die! Why is it Major General Tan's mecha that turned into space debris, and not me?!"

subordinate:"……"

Ignoring the incessant wailing of the adjutant, the subordinate looked at her silent superior lying on the hospital bed. If it weren't for the fact that her face remained unchanged, she would have thought that this was her superior's twin sister.

In fact, this is me, one of the few S-class alphas in the Federation.

It's quite refreshing to have a superior who doesn't have a stern face.

Lieutenant Qi: "It's all over, it's all over, it's all over! According to the estimated time, President Xi will arrive no later than tomorrow afternoon. The sky has fallen!"

However, Deputy Qi's prediction was wrong. Xi Congshuang arrived in the afternoon and forcibly jumped several times, reaching the 16th star.

She arrived at Star 16, a place marked by the war, before dusk. As a major general's family member, she was invited aboard the spaceship, where she was greeted by her adjutant, Qi.

His previous breakdowns in front of Tan Yicheng, where he would bury his head in his hands, weren't genuine despair; they were more of a performance.

After all, as long as you're alive, things can get better.

But upon seeing Xi Congshuang in person, the performative nature intended to liven up the atmosphere instantly vanished, and she became much more serious.

Not knowing how to exchange pleasantries with Xi Congshuang, he simply made an excuse by saying, "You arrived very quickly."

An hour after her arrival, Xi Congshuang learned all the news about Tan Yicheng. The good news was that she had recovered from her serious injuries, but the bad news was that she had lost part of her memory.

That part of her memory includes her existence. If Red Apple were to create a breakdown value scale for Xi Congshuang, her breakdown value would be off the charts.

Her habitual facade of calmness deceived everyone, making them believe she could still act rationally.

Xi Congshuang strode forward, having endured several sleepless nights and the headache from the intense jump to reach this place.

Upon hearing Qi Qianqian's question, he casually replied, "I'll just buy the right to use the route. The fee will be calculated daily. It's a direct ship, so it'll be very fast."

Qi Qianqian: "...So that's how it is."

Not surprising, being rich and powerful has always been Xi Congshuang's style; she can even buy the right to use air routes.

But Xi Congshuang seems quite calm now, so she should be able to handle things calmly later?

As it turns out, it was too early to draw conclusions.

Xi Congshuang saw the person she had been longing for day and night in the ward. She had lost a lot of weight, and the bones in her wrists were protruding. The hospital gown, which should have been the right size, seemed to be several sizes too big on her.

Hearing approaching footsteps, Tan Yicheng turned around helplessly and said, "I know, I know, I know someone very important to me will be coming today. I'll speak politely, you don't need to be so..."

He stopped abruptly before he could finish speaking, upon seeing who was standing in front of the door.

"..."

Xi Congshuang was absolutely certain that Tan Yicheng's gaze was unfamiliar. She felt curiosity and a desire to explore, but not the familiar affection she once felt for her.

In the ensuing silence, Tan Yicheng hesitated before asking, "Miss...who are you?"

The last thread of reason in Xi Congshuang's mind snapped instantly. Her gaze fixed on Tan Yicheng was deep and unfathomable. She raised her hand and closed the door.

Even at this point, his movements remained unhurried and unhurried.

She took a step, moving closer to her step by step. A faint sense of oppression crept up Tan Yicheng's back, causing her body to instinctively tense up, yet she couldn't muster any sense of defensiveness towards the person in front of her.

Perhaps Qi Yingwu wasn't lying; she really does have a wife.

She was stunningly beautiful, and not only was she of high status, but she must have been in a position of power for many years and had a deep mind.

And another thing, she's very well-mannered. Anyone with eyes can see she's angry, but her steps are still measured, fast but steady.

In just a few seconds, the person was already in front of her, and an elegant woody fragrance enveloped her.

Xi Congshuang asked, "Don't you remember me?"

"..." Tan Yicheng shook his head truthfully, "I don't remember you."

At that moment, she didn't realize that she would soon regret giving a negative answer so quickly.

Because the person standing in front of her raised his hand and pinched her chin, before she could react, a warm tongue probed into her slightly parted lips and became entangled with another tongue.

"Hmm..."

A person whose memory is fragmented can hardly withstand the verbal sparring of a woman married for many years. She has lost all her basic skills and is as naive as a first kiss, her body stiff and afraid to move.

Her consciousness, however, couldn't help but succumb to the pleasure, letting out a soft, comfortable groan.

Xi Congshuang then released her, pressed her thumb to her burning lips, and asked with her eyes lowered, "Now, what is your answer?"

It felt quite comfortable, but I still couldn't remember who she was.

Tan Yicheng blinked rapidly, her calm facade shattered, and her perception of the person who had remained unmoved by the parrot's wailing for days was thoroughly refreshed.

The woman, dressed in a loose hospital gown, looked completely bewildered, as if she had been transported back to the innocent days when they first started dating.

Xi Congshuang could see her struggle, so she closed the distance between them again and pecked at her slightly swollen lips: "Why aren't you saying anything?"

Tan Yicheng truthfully replied, "I don't object to having an intimate relationship with you, but you should be a person of high status and power, so why would you marry someone like me who is poor and has a glandular deficiency?"

That's funny. They say that if a stranger kisses you, you'll behave.

What did she say?

Xi Congshuang, realizing what Tan Yicheng had said, was speechless.

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Finished up, huffing and puffing as I prepare for the next volume [glasses][glasses][glasses]

Anyway, let's eat! [Food][Food][Food]