Chapter 193 Confession Space

The moonlight, like water, shone through the newly pasted window paper, spreading a hazy, clear glow on the blue brick floor.

The first night in the courtyard was so quiet that you could hear the faint barking of dogs in the distant alleys and the intertwined heartbeats of those nearby.

After obtaining the marriage certificate, Comrade Lu Zhanming consciously completed the leap from being a girlfriend to a legal husband, and the shackles of morality and discipline were instantly broken.

After dinner, with utter naturalness, self-righteousness, and even a hint of barely perceptible smugness, he brazenly "crashed" into the main room, carrying his pillow and bedding.

Gu Baobao's bedroom.

Gu Baobao had just finished washing up and was sitting in front of the dressing table combing her long hair when she saw someone in the mirror holding a roll of bedding.

Leaning against the door frame, his eyes shone brightly, and a smile played on his lips, making him look like a large dog that had finally been allowed into its den.

Her face flushed, but she pretended not to see it and continued to comb her hair slowly and deliberately.

Lu Zhanming swiftly and decisively placed the bedding on the inside of the brand-new double wooden bed, then slipped behind her.

He gently placed his hands on her shoulders, leaned down, and nuzzled his chin against the top of her hair, which smelled of soap. His voice was low and chuckled.

"Wife, it's getting late, you should get some rest."

In the mirror, his burning gaze seemed to set people ablaze.

Gu Baobao paused, put down the comb, turned around, and looked at him earnestly:

"Lu Zhanming..."

Using full names and surnames, in a serious tone.

Lu Zhanming's heart skipped a beat, and the smile on his lips froze.

What's wrong?

I was so happy to get our marriage certificate today that I acted too eagerly and upset my wife.

Or is it that I didn't do some detail well during the day?

His mind raced as he analyzed the situation, but his face quickly switched to a cautious, slightly ingratiating expression.

"Wife...I..."

"There are some very important things I need to tell you tonight."

Gu Baobao interrupted him, her expression more serious than ever before.

Lu Zhanming's heart sank.

They're here!!

He actually had a premonition!

There are so many incredible things about babies:

His extraordinary medical skills, his vague insight into many things that haven't happened yet, and those amazingly effective "secret formulas"

And when she's alone, there's an indescribable sense of tranquility about her, as if she's isolated from the world... These are things that a girl from a rural area in Liaoning Province who only attended primary school should possess.

He guessed that she had a huge secret, perhaps a bizarre background, or an amazing inheritance.

He kept waiting, waiting for her to take the initiative to tell him.

But when the moment actually arrived, a nameless panic gripped him.

He was afraid, afraid that the secret was too shocking and would take her away from him;

He feared that once he learned the truth, the girl he loved to the core would become a stranger to him.

Almost instinctively, he pulled her into a tight embrace, so forcefully that Gu Baobao felt a slight pain.

"Baby,"

His voice was strained, with a barely perceptible tremor.

"I know you have secrets. You don't have to tell me everything, really. I just want you by my side, to be my wife, Lu Zhanming's wife, and for us to live out our lives together, okay?"

He was like a child afraid of losing his favorite candy, rambling incoherently.

Gu Baobao was so tightly held by him that she could hardly breathe, but her heart was filled with tenderness and joy.

This man, a tough guy who sheds blood but not tears on the battlefield, is now afraid.

She laboriously raised her hand, cupped his angular face, and forced him to look into her eyes.

"Brother Zhanming,"

She softened her voice, but still insisted.

"I have to say these things. After I say them, if you still think I'm a monster, a demon, then..."

"Nonsense!"

Lu Zhanming interrupted her, planting a heavy kiss on her soft, slightly cool lips, as if to silence any unlucky assumptions and to reaffirm her existence and belonging.

"You, Gu Baobao, in this life and the next, can only be my wife, Lu Zhanming's wife! No matter who you are or where you come from, as long as you are you, I will accept you!"

His gaze was intense and resolute, carrying the stubbornness and unquestionable authority characteristic of soldiers.

Gu Baobao's eyes welled up slightly, but her heart was completely at peace. She took a deep breath and said clearly, word by word:

"I am not the original Gu Baobao. My name is Gu Yubao, and I come from the future, several decades from now. The real Gu Baobao was pushed down and fell onto a rock during an argument with Zhang Pandi... and died."

And I was killed by my cousin, Gu Ningbao, in a future laboratory explosion. I don't know why I ended up here, becoming her.

Despite being mentally prepared, Lu Zhanming's heart still felt as if it had been gripped tightly by an invisible hand, and it suddenly stopped beating for a moment.

Decades later?

Reincarnation?

These words were far beyond his comprehension, even more absurd than the most outlandish stories.

But looking into the clear, honest, and even slightly sorrowful eyes of the person in his arms, he strangely and quickly accepted this fact:

Because what she said matched perfectly with what he felt and observed.

No wonder!!

No wonder the background check on "Gu Baobao" was full of contradictions and miracles.

No wonder she seemed to have acquired such extensive medical knowledge and extraordinary skills out of thin air.

No wonder she has such a forward-thinking perspective and vision on many things.

The higher-ups did have their doubts, but all those doubts were ultimately dispelled by her sincere patriotism, her truly enormous contributions, and her inexplicable genius.

More importantly, everything she did pointed to one goal:

To make this country better.

The tremor in my heart slowly subsided, replaced by a complex mix of emotions: tenderness, relief, and a deeper understanding.

He tightened his arms around her, holding her tightly in his embrace, his forehead pressed against hers, their breaths mingling.

"Baby,"

His voice was hoarse, yet incredibly firm.

"From now on, these words are only for the two of us to know. You are Gu Baobao, Gu Baobao from Qinghetun, Liaoning Province, my wife, Lu Zhanming's wife. Remember that?"

This is not an order, but a plea, a covenant to jointly protect the secret.

Gu Baobao nodded vigorously, and tears finally streamed down her face.

She reached out and hugged his lean waist, burying her face deep into his chest, which smelled of sunshine and soap.

"Yes, I'm Gu Baobao, your wife."

After a moment of tenderness, Gu Baobao raised her head, a glint of cunning and the joy of sharing a precious treasure flashing in her eyes:

"Honey, close your eyes, I'm going to take you somewhere."

Lu Zhanming closed his eyes as instructed, only to feel a slight dizziness, and then felt weightless and landed instantly.

When he opened his eyes again, he was stunned and frozen in place.

What lies before me is no longer a traditional courtyard bedroom, but a strange space softly enveloped by a light white mist.

The ground beneath my feet was flat and smooth, made of some unknown material.

Directly in front of him stood a simple and sleek two-story building, its entire body pure white. The transparency of its windows and the luster they reflected were unlike anything he had ever seen before.

Beside the small building, an ancient-looking bluestone well stands quietly. Next to the well is a small pool also made of bluestone, its water crystal clear and imbued with a spiritual energy even richer than the mist outside.

He instantly recognized it as the spiritual spring that had allowed him and his brother to recover from their injuries so quickly and enabled the baby to make all sorts of miraculous medicinal meals and baths!

Further away, the boundaries of the fog were blurred, and this area stood apart from the rest of the world.