He Yanzhi then released Guan Wenru, turned around, saw Wan Tao, and smiled helplessly but with relief. He rubbed Guan Wenru's head and said, "The things that happened back then were a bit complicated."
Wan Tao burst into laughter and took two more steps closer, leaning on his cane.
He knew what Guan Wenru wanted to say, and he smiled, "Sister-in-law, look how scared you are! The King of Hell thought I was too noisy and refused to take me, so he kicked me back!"
Guan Wenru looked at Wan Tao, then at He Yanzhi, "What... what exactly is going on?"
If you're not dead, why haven't you written to me all these years?
If it weren't for her two grandsons supporting her, Aunt Wan probably wouldn't have survived.
He Yanzhi patted Guan Wenru on the back. "Back then, I only found his personal belongings. After searching for several months, all the evidence pointed to his sacrifice. But in fact, he fell into the hands of the enemy."
Wan Tao stopped joking and his tone became calm. "Yeah, I fell into an ambush, was seriously injured, captured, and imprisoned in a dark dungeon for more than a year. Everyone thought I was dead, and even I felt like I had no way out."
"Later, it was your husband who captured someone, pried open their mouth, and found out that I might still be alive. He personally led a reconnaissance company in and dug me out of the pile of dead bodies."
At this point, Wan Tao looked at He Yanzhi gratefully, "If it weren't for your husband, I would have really died there. I was spared, but I'm badly injured, and I don't know if I can make it. Besides, I have to stay on the battlefield, so I'm even more afraid... afraid of giving my family another chance, what if..."
He paused, his voice lowering, "So, I didn't let the organization inform my family that I was still alive."
Guan Wenru's eyes reddened again, this time for Wan Tao's sake. "Political Commissar Wan, you've suffered so much. It's so good that you're back! It's so good that you're back! If your aunt knew, she would be overjoyed!"
Guan Wenru hesitated. Should he tell Gu Siyu about this beforehand?
To avoid him causing an awkward situation when he returns to his family compound.
Wan Tao keenly noticed the change in her expression. His smile faded slightly, but he remained calm, even showing a hint of magnanimity. "Sister-in-law, you want to talk about Gu Siyu, right?"
Guan Wenru looked at him in surprise, nodded, and hesitated to speak.
He Yanzhi remained silent, gently tightening his grip on Guan Wenru's hand.
Wan Tao waved his hand, his tone relaxed, as if he were talking about someone else's business. "I know everything. The organization talked to me. After the news of my 'sacrifice' came back, Comrade Gu Siyu chose to start a new life. That's normal, it's only human nature."
Guan Wenru asked cautiously, "Political Commissar Wan, you don't blame her?"
Wan Tao took a deep breath, looked into the distance with a distant gaze, and then smiled with relief. "What's so strange about it? In that situation, everyone thought I was dead. We didn't have any children, and she has the right to pursue her own happiness."
All I can say is... our fate just didn't end there. You can't force things; I understand that! I've come to terms with it, really.
He stood straight, leaning on his cane, and the broad smile on his face, though tinged with a hint of melancholy, was mostly one of openness and composure.
He Yanzhi reached out and patted Wan Tao's shoulder forcefully.
Wan Tao smiled again, "Alright, alright! Don't make it so serious! Today is a joyous day for everyone's triumphant return! Your sister-in-law even wore such a beautiful dress to pick you up! Come on, come on, you should go now."
Guan Wenru suddenly remembered something, "Yanzhi, Political Commissar Wan, I drove here, the jeep is parked outside the train station! Shall we go back together?"
Did Guan Wenru drive here herself?
Wan Tao raised an eyebrow, a meaningful smile appearing on his face. He winked mischievously at He Yanzhi, "That won't do! Sister-in-law, you can leave this car for your husband! My old bones are too sensitive to the bumpy ride! Besides, I'm going back with these greenhorns!"
He Yanzhi looked at Wan Tao's legs, "Old Wan, how about..."
"Stop talking nonsense!" Wan Tao patted his leg. "My leg is perfectly fine! You two haven't seen each other for over six years, and I'm just standing in the middle like a third wheel. What am I supposed to do? I don't want to hear you two having your private talk! Hurry up and go with your wife, I'll take care of these soldiers!"
After Wan Tao finished speaking, he immediately turned around and led his soldiers to find a place to rest.
...
Guan Wenru led He Yanzhi out.
He Yanzhi wanted to get into the driver's seat, but Guan Wenru pushed him to the passenger seat, saying, "I'll drive, you get some rest."
He Yanzhi raised an eyebrow. What exactly happened in the past six years? She can even drive!
The two got into the car, and as soon as the door closed, He Yanzhi's gaze was fixed on Guan Wenru's profile, his gaze so intense it almost burned her.
"Wenru!" He Yanzhi's voice was low and hoarse, filled with a longing that had been suppressed for too long.
His voice made Guan Wenru's heart skip a beat, and she didn't rush to start the car.
She had just turned her head and hadn't even uttered a word when He Yanzhi's large hand, with irresistible force, suddenly gripped the back of her neck.
He leaned closer, his unique aura instantly enveloping her.
His kiss landed without warning.
At first, it was gentle, with a cautious probing and an unbelievable sense of cherishing, like a feather lightly brushing against her lips, confirming the reality of this lost and regained love.
Guan Wenru shuddered, and the steering wheel in his hands seemed to become scorching hot.
She closed her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling violently, and obediently tilted her head back to meet him.
However, this tenderness lasted only a few seconds.
Six years of pent-up longing, the suppressed loneliness on the battlefield, and the elusive shadows that haunted countless midnight dreams all burst forth at this moment.
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