Chapter 226 The Nation Comes First, I'll Wait for You to Come Back!
The hustle and bustle and glory of Beijing were completely left behind.
Returning to Hainan Island felt like being soaked in the warm, humid sea breeze; every moment felt soft and sticky.
In the Gu family courtyard, the once fearsome "King of Hell" who struck fear into the hearts of the entire military region has now become a full-time stay-at-home dad and a doting father to his daughter.
Su Yue often leaned against the door frame, watching the man who was once decisive and ruthless on the training field, now clumsily circling around two small cradles with his tall body.
I was changing An'an's diaper, but I put it on inside out.
I was making formula for Ningning, but the water was too hot. I scalded myself and grimaced, but I didn't dare make a sound. I could only turn my back and frantically shake my hands.
His tall and imposing figure appeared helpless yet comically tender in front of the two adorable little figures.
As Su Yue watched all this, the softest part of her heart was filled to the brim.
This kind of simple and warm happiness was something she had never experienced in either of her lives.
Gu Beichen seemed more clingy than ever before. Whenever he wasn't on a mission, he stayed by Su Yue's and the child's side almost constantly.
It's as if they want to make up for all the lost time of the past twenty years in these short days.
However, this tranquility was eventually shattered.
It's late at night.
Su Yue turned over in her sleep, her arm instinctively reaching out to the side, only to touch something icy cold.
She instantly regained consciousness.
By the moonlight streaming in through the window, she realized that the spot next to her was empty, and the blankets were already cold.
When did he leave?
A strange unease made her quietly get up.
The study door was ajar, and a dim, oppressive light shone through the crack.
She walked barefoot across the cold wooden floor, step by step, without making a sound.
Gu Beichen's extremely suppressed voice came from inside; he was on the phone.
"Dad, I know."
"Three months... no, it might take longer."
"I assure you, I will complete the mission and bring the person back safely."
His voice was low, and each word seemed to be squeezed out with difficulty from his throat.
Su Yue's heart sank inch by inch with his words.
"Border," "Highly classified," "Extremely dangerous"...
A few fragmented words came vaguely from the other end of the phone, but in her mind, they pieced together a complete truth that made her heart clench suddenly.
She did not push the door open and enter.
I just stood quietly outside the door for a long time, until the call inside ended, until the dim light went out.
She turned around, silently returned to bed, buried herself back under the covers, closed her eyes, as if she had never woken up.
When Gu Beichen returned to the room, shivering with cold, he saw his wife's peaceful sleeping face.
He stood by the bed for a long time before gently lying down and embracing her from behind.
Su Yue didn't move, but silently endured the heavy reluctance in the embrace in the darkness, a reluctance that almost suffocated her.
The next day, Su Yue acted as if she was completely unaware of the situation.
She was more gentle and considerate towards him than usual. When he came home late from meetings, she would leave a light on and warm a bowl of soup.
When he returns from training, she will prepare clean clothes and hot water in advance.
Her understanding and thoughtfulness made Gu Beichen's guilt even heavier, so heavy that he could hardly speak.
Until the last night before departure.
The room was dark, with only moonlight streaming in like water.
Gu Beichen hugged Su Yue tightly from behind, resting his chin on the top of her head. After a long silence, he finally spoke with difficulty in a hoarse, almost torn voice.
"Yueyue, I'm going on a long trip."
Su Yue turned around in his arms without crying or making a fuss. She didn't even ask him where he was going, what he was going to do, or how long he would be gone.
She simply stretched out her arms and hugged his strong waist tightly, burying her face deeply in his firm, warm chest.
"The nation comes first, I'm waiting for you to come back."
She paused, her voice trembling slightly, a tremor she herself was unaware of.
"Don't worry about me at home."
This simple sentence instantly shattered all of the man's hardened facade.
Gu Beichen's body stiffened abruptly, then his arms tightened frantically, as if he wanted to completely embed the woman in his arms, whom he loved and cherished to the core, into his very being, never to be separated from her again.
That night, neither of them spoke, but they held each other tightly, as if trying to etch their breaths into each other's lives.
Before leaving, Su Yue prepared a large military green canvas bag for Gu Beichen.
"This contains a special wound medicine for external injuries. This is an antidote pill, just in case. And this is a high-energy nutrient supplement. If we run out of food and can't hold on any longer, take one pill and it will last for a day."
She went through everything like a nagging old lady, explaining things one by one, afraid he wouldn't remember.
Gu Beichen listened quietly, engraving every word she said into his heart.
Finally, Su Yue pulled him aside, away from everyone's gaze, and took out a military water bottle from another small bag, solemnly placing it in his hand.
"The water here is specially prepared by me using many precious medicinal herbs; it can save lives in critical moments."
She lowered her voice and solemnly gave her instructions.
"Remember, don't drink too much unless absolutely necessary. Just a small sip a day is enough to improve your health."
Gu Beichen took the kettle; it felt heavy in her hand. The weight represented not just a bottle of water, but all her worries and concerns.
He nodded heavily, without asking a single further question.
Because he knew that this was his wife's secret, and also the strongest talisman she gave him.
The jeep started at the gate of the courtyard, and Gu Beichen looked back one last time.
Su Yue stood there, holding her daughter Ningning in her arms, with her mother holding her son An'an behind her, and behind them were all the elders of the Huo and Gu families.
She didn't cry, she just smiled at him and waved gently.
Gu Beichen turned his head, said "Drive" to the driver, and then never looked back.
The day after Gu Beichen led his team off was the day of Yun Mu and Yang Yiyi's joyous occasion.
The wedding was held in the canteen of the military compound. Although it was simple, it was very lively.
Su Yue attended in person, but her congratulatory gift had been sent in advance.
As the bride's best friend, Chu Jingya naturally became a bridesmaid. Wearing a brand-new pink dress, she was so busy that she barely had time to breathe, but she always had a bright smile on her face.
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