Chapter 85: The Older Man Nine Years Apart
Hou Biao had long disliked Ning's mother's attitude, and upon hearing this, he immediately gave a wink to the two soldiers behind him.
The two men stepped forward, grabbing Ning's mother from both sides as she tried to struggle, and swiftly seized her arms.
"Let me go! I'm the commander's mother-in-law! How dare you treat me like this? You've got several heads!"
"Tangtang, Mom was really wrong. I'll tell you everything. Please don't send me back to the Northwest. It's no place for a human to live. Those stupid country folk don't even brush their teeth. It's hell!"
Ning's mother was held by the shoulder and unable to move, glaring at Ning Tang with bloodshot eyes and roaring.
Ning Tang had her back to her.
Hearing this, he didn't even pause in his steps, and his face remained completely expressionless.
Seeing that she wasn't joking and was really going to leave, Ning's mother lost her temper and started cursing: "Ning Tang, you jinx! I should have given you to that old bachelor back then and let you be tortured to death!"
Actually, she didn't know anything about Ning Tang's biological parents.
She just wanted to take this opportunity to extort money from her.
The door slammed shut.
They completely shut out Ning's mother's curses inside the house.
Hou Biao followed Ning Tang out and saw that she had no expression on her face, so he assumed it was because she was too sad.
It must be admitted that Ning Tang is a rare beauty.
Although she was pregnant, she was still captivating. Her clean-cut face, without any makeup, was even more beautiful than the meticulously dressed girls around her.
At this moment, however, her eyes were devoid of emotion, and her lips were tightly pursed.
They are still hiring.
Hou Biao coughed lightly and carefully said, "Dr. Ning, don't take that old woman's words to heart. She just wanted to see you angry and upset."
"I know."
"Comrade Hou Biao, thank you for today."
Ning Tang thanked her sincerely, knowing that investigating her background wouldn't be easy and that she would have to rely on herself to figure it out from now on.
"I have things to do at the hospital, could you please send me back?"
It took Hou Biao a long time to come to his senses. He barely managed to look away from the woman and prepared to personally take her back.
Just then, a dark green Jeep drove up from the doorway.
They headed straight for the two people standing downstairs.
Ning Tang thought she was blocking the way, so she took Hou Biao several steps back.
Instead of stopping, the car turned around and slowed down to follow them.
The car window slowly rolled down.
Pang Bo revealed an embarrassed expression. He waved and greeted her, "Sister-in-law, what a coincidence, you're here too?"
Perhaps because Pang Bo's smile was too obsequious, Hou Biao thought he was a bad guy and subconsciously shielded Ning Tang behind him.
With a righteous expression, he said, "Ning Tang, don't be afraid, I will protect you."
"Oh."
A cold laugh came from the back seat of the car.
The laughter was low and carried a hint of nonchalant coldness.
Hou Biao clenched his fists instinctively, about to question them, when the back window of the car slowly rolled down.
A handsome face with a rugged and aggressive look came into view.
The sleeves were rolled up to the forearms, revealing the clean lines of the muscular wrist joints.
When Xu Qiaofeng looked up, his deep eyes almost imperceptibly fell on Hou Biao's face, then he looked at Ning Tang, his tone revealing no emotion.
Why didn't you tell me you were coming here?
"Tangtang, shall I take you back to the hospital later?"
Ning Tang then realized it was Xu Qiaofeng.
She took a few steps forward, bypassed Hou Biao's arm that was blocking her way, and looked up with a smile, saying, "Okay."
Hearing the unequivocal "Yes!", Xu Qiaofeng's dark expression softened slightly, but he still looked terrible.
If the man is now a puppy, with a tail behind him.
Compared to how excitedly it wagged its tail this morning, now it lowers its tail and looks at the strange man who has appeared next to its female partner with an aggressive posture.
Ning Tang smiled, finding it inexplicably cute.
She introduced him to Hou Biao: "Xu Qiaofeng, my husband."
"Qiaofeng, this is my patient's son. We're here to take care of some things. I'll tell you more about it on the way."
Almost instantly, Xu Qiaofeng's expression changed drastically.
The chilling look in his eyes, which had been so cold it could freeze you to death, vanished instantly.
He didn't look at Hou Biao again, his gaze falling on Ning Tang's smiling face. His Adam's apple bobbed, and his tone softened unconsciously.
"Get in the car first. It's sunny outside, and you're pregnant, so don't get heatstroke."
As he spoke, he personally got down and opened the car door for Ning Tang.
Ning Tang got into the car, but after saying goodbye to Pang Bo, the man outside didn't come up.
at this time.
Xu Qiaofeng, with his hands in his pockets, looked Hou Biao up and down: "Thank you for bringing Tangtang here. As her husband, to express my gratitude, I'd like to treat you to dinner if it's convenient for you."
"Which team are you on? You're so free!"
"Cobra Special Forces..." Hou Biao's voice suddenly stopped when he saw the unique mark on Xu Qiaofeng's shoulder.
This team is practically the elite of the military region; only the most outstanding soldiers can enter.
The silver badge on Xu Qiaofeng's shoulder was known throughout the entire military region as the exclusive property of the highest commander.
Everyone knows that a few years ago, the Cobra Special Forces had a super soldier who was invincible and had fangs as sharp as a viper, always able to bite off the enemy's vital parts.
Hou Biao's mind went blank for a moment before he realized that the man in front of him was the legendary King of Soldiers!
He had previously been wondering who a perfect and outstanding woman like Ning Tang would marry.
Now he knows.
He felt ashamed because he had previously coveted Ning Tang's affections, and a cold sweat instantly broke out on his back.
"Why isn't the commander saying anything? Would you do me the honor of having a meal with me?" Xu Qiaofeng asked with a faint smile, seemingly oblivious to the strangeness in the person opposite him.
According to military rank, Hou Biao was indeed higher than Xu Qiaofeng.
But in terms of merit and prestige, ten Hou Biaos sitting in offices couldn't compare to one Xu Qiaofeng.
"No need for a meal. I have things to do with my team and it's inconvenient for me to leave."
But in front of Ning Tang, Hou Biao still stubbornly maintained his composure and spoke.
Xu Qiaofeng nodded thoughtfully, said a few more words, and then got into the car. Pang Bo, who was sitting in the front acting as the driver, was very perceptive and immediately drove away.
joke.
Even an outsider like him could see what this man's feelings were for his sister-in-law.
The eyes on that old face were almost scabbed over.
Ugh, so shameless.
Pang Bo couldn't help but say, "Captain Xu, the world is really going to the dogs these days. That guy is so old, he's practically an old cabbage stalk, and he still has the nerve to talk to such a pretty young girl!"
"..." Xu Qiaofeng glanced at them coldly, but didn't say anything.
But his face looked terrible again.
Pang Bo acted as if he hadn't seen anything and continued, "You didn't see it, but the way he looked at my sister-in-law just now, he was practically glued to her! If I hadn't been so observant, he might have used that opportunity to spend even more time with her."
"Sure enough, old men are shameless; their skin is thicker than a city wall."
"By the way, Captain Xu, I remember you and your wife aren't that far apart in age, are you? She's twenty, and you're twenty-nine..."
Pang Bo seemed to realize what was happening and immediately covered his mouth, too afraid to speak.
The air inside the car instantly froze.
He could clearly feel the chill coming from behind him, and his grip on the steering wheel tightened. He cursed himself a hundred times in his mind.
Why do you have such a rude mouth!
Why bring up something you shouldn't talk about!
Xu Qiaofeng didn't say anything, but just chuckled, which made Pang Bo feel uneasy.
Ning Tang, unable to suppress her laughter, turned to look at Xu Qiaofeng and deliberately teased him:
"I think Pang Bo is right. Someone is much older than me, and even his shamelessness is quite impressive."
Can I be like everyone else?
Xu Qiaofeng turned his head, the coldness in his eyes dissipating considerably, his tone filled with deep grievance.
"I'm your husband, what is he?"
"A man who doesn't uphold male virtues like this would have been drowned in a pig cage in my family in the past," Xu Qiaofeng said with great seriousness, and then added, "Tangtang, do I really look old?"
That's a full nine years old.
When he was in the third grade of elementary school, Ning Tang had just been born and was still a baby who could only drink milk.
When he took up a gun to fight the enemy, Ning Tang's baby fat hadn't faded yet.
Just thinking about the age difference made Xu Qiaofeng's eyes show even more grievance.
Am I really that much older than you? Do you think... I'm old?
Ning Tang looked at the man's unusually self-conscious expression, suppressing her laughter until her shoulders were shaking, but deliberately kept a straight face, reached out and pinched his chin, swaying it from side to side.
That's just like how emperors in ancient times selected their concubines.
It took him a long time to speak.
"Hmm...it is indeed a bit old."
“After all, when I was just three years old, Captain Xu was already able to ride a bicycle back and forth.”
Xu Qiaofeng's face fell instantly.
After struggling for a while, he finally managed to utter a rebuttal: "That's different. I'm called mature and steady. My physique is so good that even the young guys who just joined the army can't compare."
"Besides, Tangtang, don't you like it very much?"
As if he had thought of something, Xu Qiaofeng paused, then leaned closer, his voice low and slightly coquettish.
"If you don't believe me, Tangtang can check it now..."
Pang Bo, who was in front of him, got goosebumps all over.
Who would have thought that the ruthless and cold-blooded king of soldiers who is decisive and ruthless on the training field would be so good at acting cute in front of his sister-in-law?
He quickly turned his head to the window, pretending that he was deaf and blind.
He thought to himself, "I'd rather die than get involved in this couple's business again. It seems Captain Xu is better than anyone else at using his seductive tricks."
——
We arrived at the hospital.
Pang Bo had other things to do, so he drove straight back.
Xu Qiaofeng injured his hand during morning training and came to the hospital to treat the wound.
He didn't go to the nurse; instead, he clung to his young wife and had her help him.
Ning Tang blew on the wound that had just been treated with ointment and said softly, "Okay, try not to get the wound wet until it heals when you get back."
"Um."
With no outsiders around, Ning Tang sat down and explained to Xu Qiaofeng why she had been with the strange man earlier.
It took quite a while.
Xu Qiaofeng stared intently at Ning Tang, his heartache undisguised.
"Is this how that vicious old woman treated you?"
"How dare she!"
Seeing the heartache in the man's eyes, Ning Tang smiled instead: "Don't worry, I didn't take it to heart. I only asked Hou Biao to help me find my biological parents."
"I don't want you to know about this; it's disgusting."
Xu Qiaofeng pulled the person into his arms.
His tone turned serious: "Don't go alone for things like this in the future. I'll go with you. Now you have a safe haven to rely on."
"If that old vile woman keeps yelling at you, I won't let her get away with it."
"Also, I will handle the matter of sending her back to the Northwest myself, and I will also make arrangements with the local authorities. It won't be so easy for her to run away and cause trouble for you again."
Ning Tang's heart melted at Xu Qiaofeng's earnest expression.
She leaned over and gently left a light kiss on his cheek.
This was the first time she had taken the initiative.
Like a butterfly landing on his face and fluttering its wings, it made Xu Qiaofeng's heart race.
He froze on the spot, then turned around and hugged the person tightly, even tighter, but still made sure to leave room for the baby in his belly.
Xu Qiaofeng looked down at his wife's neck, which was flushed red from her initiative, and said in a barely perceptible hoarse voice, "Tangtang..."
"Does the wound still hurt? Let me check it again."
Ning Tang felt embarrassed by the stares and realized she was getting a little too excited, so she quietly tried to change the subject.
"It doesn't hurt anymore." Xu Qiaofeng saw through her thoughts and chuckled softly. "If you kiss me again, it will hurt even less, and it might even be fine immediately."
These words had a hint of joking around, quite different from the man's usual cold and hard demeanor.
Ning Tang suddenly felt it was amazing.
It was acting like it didn't care about anyone before, but suddenly it changed so quickly, just like a puppy that willingly hands its leash to its owner.
and……
This is still my own little dog.
Ning Tang couldn't help but laugh. She didn't say anything, but instead raised her head and placed a fragrant kiss on the other side of his face.
moment.
Xu Qiaofeng was like a torch that had been lit, and he was completely excited.
Just as he was about to put his arm around Ning Tang's waist and return the kiss, footsteps suddenly sounded outside the door, along with a few familiar complaints.
Judging from the sound, it seems to be coming from that direction.
Ning Tang was terrified and instinctively pulled Xu Qiaofeng to hide under the desk.
Fortunately, there was plenty of space below, so the two of them weren't cramped.
Within seconds, the door was pushed open.
Wang Yingying walked in, seemingly with someone behind her. The two appeared to have just had an argument, and the atmosphere was somewhat tense.
"Speak your mind, or shut up."
"This is a hospital. Luckily, Tangtang isn't here, otherwise I would never have allowed you to show up."
"Anyway, you're already remarried. I'm different. I'm still a virgin waiting to be married. Xu Qiaoyan, don't drag me down with you."
Upon hearing the name Xu Qiaoyan, Ning Tang and Xu Qiaofeng locked eyes, both seeing the excitement of watching the drama unfold in each other's eyes.
"Don't say that," Xu Qiaoyan said with a hint of helplessness. "I came to find you just to talk to you."
"Why didn't you come back then? I waited for you under the bridge all night."
It would have been better if she hadn't mentioned it, because as soon as the matter from back then was brought up, Wang Yingying exploded instantly.
Her beautiful almond-shaped eyes glared, as if she wanted to bite a piece of flesh off the man in front of her.
"What's it to you whether I go or not? Did I make you wait?"
"You have the nerve to question me with a dirty cucumber! Get lost!"
The moment the words fell.
Xu Qiaofeng's legs suddenly gave way, and he fell off the table with a thud...
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