The two remained embracing in this ambiguous and shy position for a long time, their heads still awkwardly turning.
To an outsider, it appeared as if the man was cupping the woman's face in his long, slender hands, lowering his head to kiss her, while the woman's arms were wrapped around his neck, responding willingly. Her long, slender, and fair arms, draped over the man, contrasted sharply with the bronze skin of his neck, creating a striking and stimulating sight.
The two of them were inseparable in the cramped and dilapidated little wooden house.
But in reality, Shen Nan did not kiss him.
Aside from initially taking advantage of Zhou Zuizui, there was nothing else. They just stayed very close together, their noses almost touching, and their breaths mingled and intertwined, creating an ambiguous atmosphere.
Zhou Zuizui was a smart woman, and she knew what her elusive husband's profession was. From the very beginning, when Shen Nan was intimate with her and spoke to her in a roguish tone, she had guessed it—
This person is probably on a mission, hiding from people, or misleading people.
Her face was covered by Shen Nan, blocking the prying eyes of those outside.
The two stared at each other silently. Zhou Zuizui looked into Shen Nan's deep eyes, somewhat lost in thought. The man had deep-set eyes, thick eyebrows, and large, bright black eyes that seemed to sparkle with fire.
They hadn't seen each other for two years and never imagined their reunion would be like this.
Shen Nan looked at Zhou Zuizui's eyes, which were calm and devoid of emotion, as if he were looking at a stranger, completely different from the person who had just been intimate with him on the street.
Just as Zhou Zuizui was about to succumb to Shen Nan's gaze, Shen Nan suddenly tilted his head.
In an instant, Zhou Zuizui snapped back to her senses, slapped his hand away, and pursed her lips.
Shen Nan took a step back and watched her actions without saying a word.
After Zhou Zuizui finished performing these actions, he said, "Sorry."
The reason he changed his personality so drastically and started calling Zhou Zuizui "wife" so affectionately was because someone was following him. As for the purpose, Shen Nan could probably guess.
Zhou Zuizui looked up at him, her eyes flickering slightly. She was a little annoyed by what he had just done, but she still calmly asked, "When did you get back?"
"I didn't have a chance to tell you the other day." She was cold, but Shen Nan was even colder. His voice was low and deep, revealing no emotion whatsoever.
It was as if he wasn't the only one who had just been joking and showing off their relationship. Even though it was all just an act, Zhou Zuizui still felt a little angry.
They're husband and wife, after all. Even if there's no love between them, they slept together once... and they didn't even say a word when they came back.
Thinking about it, she snorted coldly, feeling a different kind of emotion.
This person, whom I haven't seen for two years, remains as indifferent as ever.
"Are you on a mission?" Zhou Zuizui couldn't help but ask.
Anyone who dreamt of someone last night would be surprised and astonished to actually see them today. It seemed her dream had come true for the first time.
Shen Nan remained silent, and Zhou Zuizui immediately understood. He was tacitly agreeing, but soldiers have their duties, and these missions are confidential to them. They can't tell their wives, let alone their parents.
Zhou Zuizui didn't plan to ask any more questions. There was no need to delve into the details of her husband, whom she hadn't seen for two years.
Anyway, their marriage was a forced arrangement.
After a moment of silence, Zhou Zuizui looked at the taciturn man in front of her and asked, "Do you need my help?"
Shen Nan lowered his eyes, gave her a deep look, and said in a low voice, "Not for now, you can go back first."
Zhou Zuizui pouted, about to speak, but was stopped by Shen Nan.
"etc."
"What?"
Shen Nan stared at her intently for a moment, then whispered a reminder: "Try to stay home as much as possible these next few days; it's not safe outside."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Zuizui's eyes darted around, she chuckled, reached out and hooked Shen Nan's chin, lifting it slightly, somewhat surprised: "You actually told me this?" She smiled, shrugged, and readily hummed in agreement: "Goodbye."
After saying that, without waiting for Shen Nan's reaction, she raised her head and puffed out her chest, like a proud white peacock, and turned to leave without hesitation.
Shen Nan stared at her thin back for a long time, his eyes deep and unfathomable.
On the other side, a few minutes after Zhou Zuizui left, Tong Yuanming returned to Shen Nan's side.
The two of them had just been followed. Xiao Tong went shopping, so he was separated from Shen Nan. He didn't know that in the half hour that they were separated... his captain, whom he had always admired, had a different experience!
Looking at the captain's indifferent expression, Xiao Tong asked in a low voice, "Master Chen, we've been discovered."
Shen Nan hummed in agreement, turning his head to look out the window. The morning sun was scorching, almost blinding. He squinted slightly, took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, took a drag, and as the smoke filled the air, he pondered for a moment before turning to the boy: "Have you found out where they live?"
“Yes.” Upon hearing this, the boy’s eyes lit up. He looked at Shen Nan with admiration and said excitedly, “Master Shen, you really guessed right. The inn they chose to stay at is right at the end of another alley. Next to the inn is a tavern, and next to the tavern is a lake, the largest lake in Qingyue Ancient Town.”
Upon hearing this, Shen Nan's Adam's apple bobbed, and he asked in a deep voice, "What's the name of the tavern? Can people stay there?"
"I'll go with you when I'm drunk, but no one can stay here."
Upon hearing the name, Shen Nan fell silent.
"Master Chen." The boy looked at the silent Chen Nan suspiciously and called out, "Should we go ask him?"
Shen Nan pondered for a moment, then shook his head: "Book two rooms at a nearby inn."
"yes."
The two took immediate action.
......
After settling in, Shen Nan and Xiao Tong discussed the route in their room while receiving messages from other people.
He sat by the window, glanced at a shop diagonally opposite, pondered for a long time, and then sent a message to the person.
Back at the tavern, Zhou Zuizui went straight upstairs to her room to catch up on sleep. Her daily routine was alright, but she needed to sleep for at least nine hours every day, otherwise she had no energy to do anything.
In the afternoon, just after she woke up, Qiuqiu came over to report the latest situation next door.
A few guests checked into the next room, and they looked rather menacing. Lin Ping was a little worried, so he came over to report it. Both shops belonged to Zhou Zuizui, and although he had served many strange guests before, Lin Ping would still come over to inform her if he had any doubts.
Lin Ping works at the inn next door.
"Sister, do you think they might be a group of bad people?"
Although she lives in this ancient town near the border and has seen all sorts of people and encountered all sorts of things, Qiuqiu still feels scared.
Zhou Zuizui propped her head up and pondered for a moment before turning to Qiuqiu: "Did you see those people?"
"No, Lin Ping told me not to go over there, saying they looked fierce and a bit scary, and after they finished eating, they all went back to their rooms to rest and never came out again." She relayed everything Lin Ping had said.
Zhou Zuizui nodded, comforting Qiuqiu, "Okay, then don't go today." After thinking for a moment, she looked down at the message she received on her phone and asked, "How long did those people book the rooms for?"
"Three days."
“No problem. Tell them to treat them like any other guest these next few days. Don’t be nervous. Maybe they just don’t look very ordinary. It won’t be a big problem.” Despite saying this, Zhou Zuizui herself felt a little uneasy.
From the moment she saw the car crash and Shen Nan, she felt that something bad was going to happen in this ancient town.
But she couldn't say exactly what it was.
Qiuqiu readily agreed, "Okay."
No sooner had they finished speaking than a new message appeared in their WeChat group.
Lin Ping: Two more guests have arrived. These two people are also tall and strong, and they walk with a lot of energy.
Zhou Zuizui looked at it and asked, "Send me the names of those people who registered to check in."
Lin Ping: Okay, Sister Zui Zui, you don't need to come to the inn today.
Young and beautiful people always attract more attention.
Zhou Zuizui: I know, what are the names of the two people who are currently staying here?
While replying to messages and registering, Lin Ping looked up at the two men standing in front of him, then down at the ID card in his hand. Just as he was about to reply to her, the guests who had checked in that morning came out from the backyard and looked at Lin Ping.
"waiter."
Lin Ping quickly replied, "Hello, is there anything I can help you with?"
Qiangzi, the thin man standing next to the leader, said, "Where was the wine we drank at noon from? Our Brother Leopard wants to try it again; it tastes pretty good."
Lin Ping and Xiao Ren, who ran out from the other side, exchanged a glance and quickly asked, "Really? Then you two sit down first, I'll go get it for you."
"No need." The man named Leopard waved his hand casually and looked at him: "Just tell us where you bought it, we'll go there ourselves."
Seeing the current situation, Lin Ping had no choice but to say that it was next door.
After receiving their answer, the group left. Watching them walk out the door, Lin Ping quickly sent a message to Zhou Zuizui: "Boss, those guests have gone to the tavern, saying they want to drink. You and Qiuqiu shouldn't show up; let Lin Mu entertain them."
Zhou Zuizui didn't check Lin Ping's message in time; she was replying to someone else's message. By the time she saw it, the customers had already entered the store.
She paused slightly, looked up at the men who had walked in, and remained calm.
The man walking in front glanced at Zhou Zuizui and the others, then found a seat and sat down.
"Waiter, a few bottles of wine, please."
"immediately."
A shop assistant nearby answered; he was a boy named Lin Mu.
Lin Mu, receiving Zhou Zuizui's gaze, handed over the menu with a smile, his tone slightly obsequious: "What would you brothers like to drink?"
Qiangzi glanced at it, then pointed and asked, "Did they get all the alcohol from your store?"
"Yes."
Qiangzi nodded slightly and looked at the man sitting in the main seat: "Brother Leopard, what would you like to drink?"
The man called Brother Leopard paused, glanced back at Zhou Zuizui, narrowed his eyes slightly, and said, "Just have a drink, we have important business to attend to later."
Yes, yes, yes.
After Zhou Zuizui had Lin Mu and Qiu Qiu take the wine upstairs, she got up to go to the neighboring inn from the backyard. Before she could even leave, she was called back.
"Miss, please wait a moment."
Leopard Brother turned to look at Zhou Zuizui, scrutinized her from head to toe for a while, and chuckled, "Beautiful lady, haven't we met somewhere before?"
Zhou Zuizui paused, turned to look at the men, and smiled faintly, saying, "Sir, isn't your pickup line a bit too old-fashioned?" She raised her eyebrows, her eyes showing no fear whatsoever, appearing quite arrogant.
Leopard scoffed, staring intently at her, and reminded her, word by word, "This morning, there was a very tall man with you."
He stopped there.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Zuizui opened her mouth, feigned a reserved smile, pursed her lips, and said with a hint of embarrassment, "So that's what you mean, sir." She tossed her hair and looked at the group in front of her with a smile, "That is indeed me. Is there a problem?"
Leopard narrowed his eyes, looking her up and down: "What's your relationship with that man?"
“My husband,” Zhou Zuizui blurted out, speaking with unusual intimacy, “What’s wrong? Is there a problem?”
Leopard chuckled coldly, his tone aggressive: "Are you sure?"
“Of course.” Zhou Zuizui wanted to say a few more words, but a lazy, husky male voice came from the stairwell on one side: “Wife, what are you busy with? Why aren’t you back to sleep?”
Author's Note: In broad daylight! What are you all doing sleeping?!
Let me explain briefly: Right now, the two of them don't have much of a relationship; it's mostly just an act! But that's okay! All feelings begin with this pretense!
What seems fake will eventually become real! When a guy is pursuing a girl, don't be fooled by his coldness at first; he'll prove you wrong later.
I'll keep sending out red envelopes, my little darlings, please don't fatten me up! I'll try my best to update every day and keep improving!
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