Chapter 151 The Tenderness of the Morning
The sky was just beginning to lighten.
Su Wantang was awakened by a strange, aching sensation.
She moved slightly and felt a tingling sensation in a certain part of her body.
A steel-like arm wrapped around her waist, holding her tightly in a burning embrace.
She felt a firm, warm chest pressed against her back, the man's steady, powerful heartbeat pounding against her back through the thin fabric.
The sense of security is unprecedented.
Su Wantang froze, too afraid to move.
Last night's madness and loss of control are like scenes from a movie, replaying in my mind frame by frame.
It was her initiative.
She looked up at him and said, "Lu Jingyan, take me."
Then, the man went mad.
Su Wantang's cheeks flushed instantly, the heat spreading from the base of her neck all the way to the tips of her ears.
She quietly turned her head to look at him.
The moment I moved, the person behind me reacted.
Lu Jingyan tightened his grip, flipped over, and pinned her beneath him.
He woke up.
Or rather, he wasn't asleep at all.
"Awake?" The man's voice, just awakened, was husky and magnetic, his breath hot against her ear.
Su Wantang trembled and instinctively tried to dodge.
Lu Jingyan didn't give her a chance; he lowered his head and kissed her lips precisely.
This kiss lacked the wildness and plunder of last night, carrying the unique tenderness and lingering affection of the morning.
Slowly and deliberately, as if savoring some exquisite delicacy.
Su Wantang was so weak from his kisses that her mind went blank, and she could only helplessly clutch his shirt.
When the kiss ended, Lu Jingyan's forehead rested against hers, his dark eyes filled with an intense, unyielding affection and a strong possessiveness.
"Does it still hurt?" he asked in a hoarse voice, his large hand already reaching under the covers and landing on her aching waist, kneading it gently.
His palms were rough, calloused, yet surprisingly hot.
Su Wantang's body trembled slightly again, her face flushed red, and she turned her head away, not daring to look into his eyes.
"No...it doesn't hurt anymore." Her voice was barely audible.
Lu Jingyan chuckled softly and got out of bed. His tall and imposing figure, clad in a loose-fitting training uniform, still exuded a powerful aura.
Soon, he brought over a glass of water and held it to her lips.
"Have some water."
The water temperature was just right, neither too hot nor too cold.
Su Wantang took a few sips from his hand, and a warm current slid down her throat, moistening her parched body.
After drinking the water, he went into the bathroom and came out a little while later with a wrung-out hot towel. His movements were a little clumsy, but he wiped her face, neck and hands with unusual care.
The meticulous care completely melted Su Wantang's heart.
Ten years into her previous life, she lay in a hospital bed, surrounded only by cold medical equipment and formulaic nurses.
In this life, she schemed against people's hearts and planned every step carefully, but she never dared to hope that there would be someone who would hold her in the palm of his hand and cherish her so much.
“Lu Jingyan,” she said softly, “you… your mission is over? Why did you come back early?”
When serious matters were brought up, Lu Jingyan's expression darkened.
He put down the towel and sat down on the edge of the bed, instantly turning the sweet atmosphere in the room heavy.
"Qian Weiguo, whom I told you about yesterday, is just a pawn that 'Eagle's Nest' has put out in the open."
Su Wantang briefly told him what she had found out, including the operation at Jinmen Port.
After listening, Lu Jingyan nodded, a cold glint flashing in his deep eyes.
“During my operations in the Northwest, I captured an outer member of the ‘Eagle’s Nest’ organization.”
His voice was very low, carrying the solemn and imposing air characteristic of a soldier.
"After three days and three nights of interrogation, we finally got him to talk. We obtained some information."
“A key figure in the ‘Eagle’s Nest’ codenamed ‘The Watchmaker’ has already infiltrated Beijing. His status appears to be far above Qian Weiguo’s.”
Watchmaker?
Su Wantang felt a chill run down her spine. The code name itself was chilling; it suggested precision, patience, and the silent, deadly trap being set in the shadows.
What is his mission objective?
“High-ranking military officials,” Lu Jingyan uttered.
“So, my mission is not over.” He looked at Su Wantang, his eyes becoming complex yet resolute.
"The operation has shifted from 'external pursuit' to 'internal elimination of traitors.' My superiors ordered me to return to Beijing immediately to cooperate with relevant departments and root out this hidden cancer."
Su Wantang finally understood.
She thought that by taking down Lu Wenbo and dealing with the Ye family, she would be safe for the time being.
Unexpectedly, beneath the calm surface lay a more dangerous undercurrent. An even more terrifying dark hand had already reached into the core of power in Beijing.
Lu Jingyan was at the center of this storm.
She suddenly felt a chill of fear. What if Lu Jingyan hadn't returned early? What if the "watchmaker's" scheme had succeeded...?
She dared not think any further.
"Knock knock—"
A knock on the door interrupted their thoughts.
It was Wang Ma's voice: "Miss, sir, breakfast is ready."
"Understood, Aunt Wang," Su Wantang replied, her cheeks slightly flushed, and nudged Lu Jingyan.
"Get up...get up quickly."
Looking at her shy appearance, Lu Jingyan's seriousness faded, and he regained his languid demeanor. He leaned over and pecked her lips before getting up, satisfied.
...
At the dinner table, Wang Ma couldn't stop smiling as she watched the affectionate and intimate atmosphere between her young mistress and son-in-law.
Especially when Lu Jingyan forcefully placed the only fried egg from his bowl into Su Wantang's bowl, and ordered in a deep voice, "Eat more, to replenish your energy."
Wang Ma's smile became even more irrepressible.
"Oh my, the gentleman has finally come to his senses," Wang Ma joked as she added porridge to their bowls.
“She used to be like a wooden stake, and I was worried about her. Now, this old woman is just waiting to hold her young lady and young master.”
"Wang Ma!" Su Wantang was so embarrassed that she wanted to crawl into a hole in the ground. She glared at Lu Jingyan reproachfully.
Lu Jingyan, however, was quite composed, even with a smug smile on his lips, and placed another piece of side dish on Su Wantang's plate.
The air was filled with a sweet scent.
Su Wantang blushed and her heart raced during breakfast.
After dinner, Lu Jingyan went to his study to make a phone call, presumably to report the situation to his superiors.
Qin Zheng came secretly to report on his work.
He was still dressed in black, with a solemn expression, but when he saw Su Wantang, his eyes softened noticeably.
"Young Miss".
"Qin Zheng, how did things go?" Su Wantang regained her composure and decisiveness as "Bai Shu".
“Everything went smoothly.” Qin Zheng handed over a document. “The first batch of equipment is already on Mr. Wang Kun’s ocean freighter. Mr. Hans handled everything very cleanly; all the procedures were flawless.”
Wang Kun is one of Du Kangnian's most capable subordinates, specializing in ocean trade. He owns several cargo ships capable of operating international routes, a move that Su Wantang had planned long ago.
"As you instructed, the goods will be disguised as ordinary cargo and transported via a special railway line. They are expected to arrive secretly at the factory in the suburbs of Beijing in three days," Qin Zheng added.
Su Wantang nodded, a huge weight lifted from her heart.
This is the lifeblood of "Haitang Technology" and must not be lost.
"Security..."
Before she could finish speaking, the study door opened.
Lu Jingyan came out, now dressed in a crisp military uniform. He walked naturally to Su Wantang's side, his gaze falling on Qin Zheng.
Although he didn't say anything, his powerful aura made Qin Zheng, a veteran soldier who had seen blood, instinctively straighten his back.
"I'll take charge of transportation security," Lu Jingyan said firmly.
He looked down at Su Wantang, his eyes filled with unwavering tenderness and unyielding determination.
"From Shanghai to Beijing, I personally led the escort team along the way."
He paused, raised his hand, and gently wiped away a grain of rice from the corner of her mouth with his calloused fingertips.
The movements were natural and intimate.
"Your business is my business."
"I'll protect you in Beijing."
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