Chapter 261 Extra Chapter 4
Thanks to Qiao Xi's meticulous care and Xie Jue's own strong recovery ability, Xie Jue's injuries quickly stabilized.
The unexpected discovery of the enormous energy pool was completely unexpected by Xie Jue, which put his plans in a very passive position.
"The energy pool contains unimaginable power; we must seize it." Josie said gravely. "Once we return, we can prepare sufficient leverage to negotiate with the leader who occupies that area..."
“But when we go back, they will take up all your time, and I won’t get a chance.”
After their relationship progressed beyond that point, his gaze towards her became completely undisguised, brimming with a burning passion and possessiveness that seemed to ignite the very air around them.
Josie turned her head and said, "I'll go out with you alone once you've fully recovered."
The dejection in Xie Jue's eyes completely disappeared, and he finally agreed to return home.
Because Josh had something on her mind, she didn't waste any time on the journey and returned to the base in just over a day.
It was midday, and the bright spring sunshine bathed the earth, yet the base was unusually tranquil and peaceful.
The scene on the open ground beside the training field was even more heart-melting.
Feng Ye was clumsily supporting Xiao Bao, who was trying to learn to walk; Fu Jinxing sat on a stone bench with a book on his lap, but his gaze followed Er Bao, who was chasing a ball with several other children; Lu Yuyang had somehow gotten hold of several brightly colored windmills and stuck them in the ground, making the little children giggle.
This scene, full of life, made Josie, who had just returned home weary from her journey, slow down her pace and feel a warm current of homecoming well up in her heart.
However, this warm tranquility was soon shattered.
Upon hearing footsteps, the men turned around almost simultaneously.
Their expressions varied when they saw Josh return.
"Why didn't you stay a few more days? You're back so soon?"
Before leaving, Xie Jue left a note and asked someone to give it to them, so they all knew that Qiao Xi and Xie Jue had left together and would only stay in the vicinity for a few days before returning.
The next second, the men's aura changed drastically.
Their gazes all fell on Qiao Xi and Xie Jue's tightly clasped hands.
As soon as Josie got close, she tried to loosen her grip. But Xie Jue not only didn't let go, he gripped her even tighter, even weaving his fingers between hers, creating a tightly clasped, incredibly intimate pose.
He straightened his spine, meeting the gazes of Feng Ye, who instantly turned gloomy; Fu Jinxing, who narrowed his eyes slightly; Lu Yuyang, who stared wide-eyed; and Chen Han, who was icy cold. His eyes no longer held the forbearance and silence of the past, but instead carried a calm and determination that came after a do-or-die situation.
It was as if it was silently declaring: From now on, there is a place for me here.
The air seemed to freeze.
The children's playful noises subsided unconsciously.
Feng Ye handed the baby in his arms to Fu Jinxing beside him, and strode over step by step.
The low pressure emanating from him seemed to lower the temperature in the surrounding area.
He stood in front of Xie Jue without saying a word, his eyes cold and sharp as knives. Suddenly, he raised his leg and kicked Xie Jue in the stomach with great speed and force!
With a muffled thud, Xie Jue was kicked and staggered back two steps, but he managed to steady himself without falling, and he didn't even let go of Qiao Xi's hand.
He groaned, swallowed the metallic taste in his throat, raised his eyes, and still looked at Feng Ye without flinching.
Lu Yuyang cursed under his breath and rushed over, circling Xie Jue once. His eyes seemed to burn holes in Xie Jue, and he ground his teeth as he said, "He really is an ungrateful wolf cub! All my guarding has led to my home being robbed!"
Josie's heart leaped into her throat, fearing they would start fighting on the spot. She quickly stepped forward, blocking Xie Jue slightly, trying to shift the focus: "Um... we've discovered a huge energy pool. The energy reaction is extremely strong, located in the abandoned city to the north. We'd better discuss how to cooperate with the local superhuman forces."
However, at this moment, the men's attention was clearly not on any energy pool.
Fu Jinxing adjusted his glasses, his sharp gaze sweeping over Xie Jue before finally settling on Qiao Xi's face, who was trying to change the subject. His tone was unreadable: "We'll talk about the energy pool later. Now, shouldn't we explain something first?"
His gaze fell on their still tightly clasped hands.
The men's gazes swept over, carrying an overwhelming sense of pressure, making Josie's scalp tingle as she tried to change the subject.
Just as she was pondering how to appease the men...
Xie Jue, who had just been holding her hand tightly, suddenly let go.
A rare smile appeared on his face. "Sister, you're tired. Go back and rest. We can handle it ourselves."
She slightly turned her body to avoid the gazes of several men, and winked at him: Can you handle this yourself?
Xie Jue was pleased with her concern for him and deliberately said aloud, "Sister, don't worry about me, go and rest."
If given a choice, Josie would prefer to sneak away.
But she knew it was also her responsibility, so she took a deep breath, turned to face her men, and said, "Don't blame him, it's my fault."
Feng Ye scoffed, "So you're starting to protect her already?"
Josie felt that whatever she did was wrong, and she really wanted to stick herself to the wall and hang herself up.
Fu Jinxing couldn't bear to part with her after all, so he took the initiative to say, "Xixi, Xie Jue has to face us eventually. You go and rest. This is between us."
Josie knew that the more she tried to protect them, the angrier they would become.
"Then don't hit him."
Shen Han also spoke up, "Xi Xi, if you continue to speak up for him, you'll only be adding fuel to the fire."
Josie then shut up and walked away, looking back every few steps.
As soon as Qiao Xi left, Fu Jinxing spoke first, "I underestimated you, so you deliberately brought Xi Xi out this time?"
Xie Jue did not deny it, "Yes."
Lu Yuyang immediately snorted heavily, "See! I told you there would be no mistake, this kid has long harbored inappropriate thoughts about Xixi."
"Why shouldn't I have one? I'm no different from you, we're not related by blood. You can love her, why can't I?"
Lu Yuyang narrowed his eyes. "You took advantage of the fact that she treats you like a younger brother, and gradually tricked her into lowering her guard. Do you think you're right? If it weren't for that, you wouldn't have been able to trick her into leaving this time."
“I admit it, but when you were pursuing her, didn’t you all use your own methods? I don’t think I did anything wrong. As long as my sister accepts me, you have no right to blame me.”
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Josie returned to her room, finished washing up with a restless mind, and changed into comfortable loungewear, but she couldn't rest at all.
She didn't know how those men would treat Xie Jue.
After pacing back and forth in the house a few times, she was still uneasy and decided to go out and check.
But after taking only two steps, Fu Jinxing's figure slowly came into view.
He stretched out his long arms and pulled the person into his embrace.
Just as he was about to lower his head and kiss those red lips, the door suddenly opened automatically.
Lu Yuyang quickly slipped inside.
Just as I was about to close the door, I looked up and saw the two of them embracing.
thump thump thump...
Before the three of them could react, there was another knock on the door.
Lu Yuyang breathed a sigh of relief. He had thought he could seize the initiative, but he hadn't expected Fu Jinxing to be so serious on the surface but cunning and wicked behind the scenes.
"Xixi, open the door."
Feng Ye knocked for a long time without any response, and he began to suspect that someone had gotten there first.
Lu Yuyang simply opened the door, which made everyone feel awkward.
Feng Ye wasn't surprised to see Lu Yuyang there and strode in.
The next second, Shen Han's figure also appeared outside the door.
Josie looked at them, and then a smile that she couldn't help but smile spread across her face, eventually turning into a low, suppressed laugh.
Josie looked at them with tender eyes. These were her men, her chaotic, noisy, yet vibrant and loving home.
Her laughter was exceptionally clear in the quiet night. The men looked at her eyes crinkling with laughter, at the untroubled happiness on her face, and exchanged glances. The subtle jealousy and rivalry seemed to melt away quietly in this warm and lively spring night.
(End of article)
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