The 306th operation concludes, ending the countdown.
"No matter what, it's ultimately because of the Gu family that you're being pursued by those who are suspicious of you. Even if you take the money, you're still burdened by us."
Since becoming pregnant, Gu Mingxia has become particularly soft-hearted and can't bear to see anything stained with blood. She looked at Song Jia with her brows furrowed.
Among the mercenaries, Song Jia had spent the most time by her side. How to put it? People always have feelings, and when two people spend a lot of time together, their feelings are naturally different from those of others. She and Song Jia are more like friends or siblings.
"I'm fine, goddess, please let me go with President Xiao."
“No, he said he was fine, but he was shot twice. He should go to the hospital for treatment.” Gu Mingxia rejected Song Jia’s request without thinking and turned to look at Lin Fu, who was standing silently to the side. “Uncle Lin, arrange for someone to take him to the hospital, and bring a few more people to watch over him. He absolutely cannot leave the hospital until he recovers.”
"Yes, Miss. You can rest assured that I will handle things properly. If you say he can't leave the hospital, he absolutely won't be able to get out."
Lin Fu had been by Gu Huaikun's side for decades. Since he said he could keep an eye on Song Jia, he really could. Gu Mingxia smiled faintly at Song Jia.
"Take good care of yourself. I believe Zheng Liu wouldn't want you to go to Gushan to support him while you're injured."
"Alright, but goddess, you should be careful. I'm afraid that Cai Feng might bite like a mad dog and cause trouble at the Gu family villa."
"Hmph, he should think twice before he tries to cause trouble at the Gu family villa!"
Lin Fu had served in the army when he was young, and he had a stubborn and proud streak in his bones. Although he was nominally the driver and housekeeper of the Gu family, he was actually Gu Huaikun's personal bodyguard. He was also in charge of the security of the entire Gu family villa. When he heard Song Jia say that Cai Feng was going to cause trouble at the Gu family villa, he snorted heavily with disdain.
"It's best if you can't get in. Well, goddess, I'm going to the hospital. Take care of yourself too."
"I will. Uncle Lin is here, so you don't need to worry."
Song Jia nodded, then turned his head away, wincing in pain. Lin Fu didn't expose him, but just frowned slightly.
In the valley of Gushan Mountain, on the northern outskirts of Xiangcheng.
Zheng Liu held a gun in one hand and tightly grasped Liu Yan's hand with the other, his eyes warily scanning the surroundings. Only after confirming that it was safe did he carefully help Liu Yan sit on a rock.
"I'm sorry for making you worry and be afraid with me."
“I’m fine. As long as you’re by my side, I’m not afraid at all.”
Holding Zheng Liu's hands tightly, Liu Yan smiled happily. Didn't he know that she was always worried and afraid when he wasn't by her side?
While Zheng Liu was away on a mission overseas, Liu Yan didn't get a good night's sleep. She was constantly worried about Zheng Liu, but she couldn't call him. Zheng Liu's promise to call her every three days before he left became Liu Yan's biggest expectation every day. Even though each call could only last for three minutes, she was still very satisfied.
After being with Zheng Liu, Liu Yan finally understood what a simple and sweet love was. Her relationship with Zhang Yunqi had been incredibly romantic and beautiful for so many years, which is why God made Zhang Yunqi change his mind and why their love could not end well.
Fortunately, she met Zheng Liu, the man who was willing to give her warmth and the most ordinary life. This was the life Liu Yan had always wanted: simple and warm, where she could turn around and see the man doing little things she liked for her. That was enough!
"But don't worry, I will definitely protect you. Even if it costs me my life, I will not let you get hurt in the slightest..."
"Don't say such unlucky things, it's taboo! I believe in you, we'll all be fine, not just you and me, but all your brothers will be safe!"
Liu Yan reached out and covered Zheng Liu's mouth before he could finish speaking. She knew that the most taboo thing for a mercenary was to mention losing one's life during a mission. Although it was superstition, people wanted to have good luck. Although being a mercenary was a job where one might not live to see the next day, who would want to lose their life?
"Yes, sister-in-law is right, we'll all be alright!"
Liu Qi picked up where Liu Yan left off. Although he lowered his voice, his cheerful tone was still evident in his words.
"Yes, everything is fine!"
Miao Dan echoed his sentiment, and Zheng Liu, looking at his brothers who had risked their lives for him, nodded vigorously.
"Brothers, let's give it our all and try to take down Cai Feng this time! Miss Gu said that as long as we complete this mission, we can leave behind our mercenary life, get married, have some kids, and live a carefree life!"
“That’s right, we never even dared to dream of such a life before! But the Gu family has a lot of connections and influence, so if Miss Gu says it’s okay, then we can do it!”
"Yes, let's give it our all, take down Cai Feng, and then our life of risking our lives will be over!"
"That's right, I've had my eye on Arong from the next village for a long time. After this mission is completed, I'll have my mom ask someone to act as matchmaker when we get back!"
"You little rascal, you're still awake and already dreaming about getting married!"
"Brother Liu, why did you hit me? Don't you want to get married?"
Liu Qi was taken aback by the question posed by the youngest, Ren Hui, but then patted him on the shoulder and burst into laughter.
"Yes, let's all plan our future lives carefully, and strive to each of us get married, have three to five children, and then live happily ever after!"
Looking at this group of brothers getting along so well, Liu Yan couldn't help but smile. She grasped Zheng Liu's big hand and winked at him mischievously.
"Tell me what kind of wife you used to want to marry. Was there a girl named Ahua or Ahong in the next village from your hometown waiting for you to go back and arrange a marriage?"
"Sister-in-law, my brother doesn't have Ah Hua or Ah Hong, but he does have Ah Qing!"
"Ren Hui, don't talk nonsense!"
Liu Qi sternly reprimanded him, and Ren Hui immediately shrank back, stuck out his tongue at Liu Yan, and ran to the side to drink water.
"Sister-in-law, don't listen to Xiao Renzi's nonsense. The eldest brother doesn't care about anyone else; he only thinks about you!"
"Yeah?"
"Of course, the boss..."
“Liu Qi, let me speak.” Zheng Liu interrupted Liu Qi, looking intently at Liu Yan, his grip on her hands tightening, but his eyes remained as clear and bright as ever. “Liu Yan, I have never loved any other woman, only you.”
"Yes, I know."
"But... Ah Qing is a real person. She was a local Vietnamese girl I met while on a mission in Vietnam. We did have an ambiguous relationship, but neither of us ever said anything. Then, on the last day of the mission, Ah Qing... was shot and killed by local armed forces while trying to save me. I... have been taking care of Ah Qing's family all these years, and even after we get married, this care will not stop."
"Um?"
"do you mind?"
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