After a busy day, the group ate a quick meal and then returned to their rooms to rest.
Zhou Siyu sat on the bed, her left elbow resting on her knee, and looked at Yu Wei with her chin propped up on her hand.
"Go to sleep if you're tired."
Yu Wei raised his hand and affectionately ruffled Zhou Siyu's hair.
"I can't sleep." Zhou Siyu disgustedly pulled her head away from Yu Wei's large hand. While everyone was fixing their hair in silence, she suddenly looked up at Yu Wei's face as if she had just thought of something and asked softly, "Do you prefer me with long hair or short hair?"
"Hmm?" Yu Wei put down the file, turned his head, and asked in a puzzled tone, "Why are you asking this?"
"Nothing, I just... suddenly wanted to ask." Zhou Siyu scratched her hair, quickly lay down under the covers, covered her face with the blanket, and mumbled, "Going to sleep."
"Why are you unhappy again?" Yu Wei pulled him out of the blanket. "Your face is all red. Let him get some fresh air."
“I think Yunmu’s long hair is beautiful.” Zhou Siyu blinked, staring at the ceiling. “He’s so gentle and pretty, like an elf…”
“He and I are just friends.” Yu Wei quickly interrupted Zhou Siyu, his dark eyes turning slightly cold. He paused and added, “Just friends.”
Seeing that Zhou Siyu didn't speak, Yu Wei tilted his head and thought about it carefully, "I like you, whether you have long hair or short hair, I like you."
He likes the person, not his appearance.
"You...you're overthinking it." Zhou Siyu suppressed the corners of her mouth that she couldn't help but curl up, revealing a triumphant smirk. "I was just thinking about what kind of hairstyle I should get, and whether I should grow my hair long, and I wanted to ask for your opinion."
Yu Wei was slightly taken aback, then chuckled and gently poked the little rascal's forehead. "It's your hair, you decide."
After saying that, she got up and pulled the blanket up for Zhou Siyu, then kissed him on the forehead: "Go to sleep, goodnight."
"How long are you going to keep reading?" Zhou Siyu tilted her head over Yu Wei's shoulder, her gaze falling on the mountain of documents on the low table.
"Hmm... I don't know." Yu Wei shook his head and spread his hands helplessly. "It seems that the old guys at headquarters have completely given up on me."
According to the alliance's rules, the newly appointed chairman is required to nominate new committee members to form a new team. However, Yu Wei was pushed into the position, and given the chaotic times, it was impossible to organize the team in a short period of time.
"The capable should do more." Zhou Siyu felt a little sorry for Yu and raised her hand to rub his temples. "You should also go to bed early."
"Yes, ma'am." Yu Wei kissed Zhou Siyu's cheek and turned off the bedside table light. "I won't disturb your sleep anymore. I'll go to the office to check."
Zhou Siyu closed her eyes, listening to the sounds of collecting documents, putting on shoes, and opening and closing the door, and the whole room became unusually quiet.
Even though the room was soundproof enough, his exceptional hearing allowed him to hear Yu Wei's voice outside the door.
"Really? Is the news reliable?"
"Take your men over there first to find a place to set up camp. Don't make any rash moves that might alert them. Wait for me to get there."
"Bring medical personnel... Qin Ge? Qin Ge can't go, he has other missions."
After a series of footsteps echoed down the corridor, the world fell into dead silence.
Zhou Siyu buried her head in the blanket, tears streaming down her face as she huddled up and wept silently.
"Click".
The doorknob clicked softly, and Zhou Siyu bit her lip, sensing the figure gradually approaching.
"Sorry, I have an urgent mission."
Yu Wei stood in the darkness. He knew Zhou Siyu was not asleep, but he dared not turn on the light.
He was afraid—afraid to see Zhou Siyu's tears, afraid that he would soften and never be able to leave again.
"Qin Ge, Lin Chen, and Yun Mu will all be staying. If you don't want to go to the base, you can stay with Dad..."
"You're so long-winded!" Zhou Siyu pretended to be annoyed, but his slightly trembling voice betrayed him. "You're so long-winded. If you're going to leave, then leave quickly and don't disturb my sleep."
Seemingly feeling dissatisfied with his performance, he added angrily, "This is so annoying, I'm about to fall asleep."
"Take good care of yourself."
Yu Wei sighed almost imperceptibly, then quietly turned and left.
The door was locked again. Zhou Siyu stared at the ceiling, letting her tears fall.
They need Yu Wei, but she also needs her husband.
He could not selfishly keep him, for he was Yuwei's companion; Yuwei could not keep him, for he was their general.
Having not slept all night, Zhou Siyu sat listlessly next to Qin Ge with large dark circles under her eyes, while Lin Chen sat opposite her, studying something.
"Didn't sleep well?"
Chu Yunmu looked at him with concern and placed the hot milk and bread beside him.
"You definitely didn't sleep well." Qin Ge took a sip of milk, patted Zhou Siyu's shoulder casually, and spoke up for Zhou Siyu: "Old Yu left last night, leaving his young wife alone in the room. How could she sleep well?"
Zhou Siyu glared at him, "You think you know everything?"
"He left overnight?" Lin Chen put down the documents in his hand, looked at Zhou Siyu's red and swollen eyes, and comforted her, "Don't be too sad, he might be back in a couple of days."
Although he is an Alpha, he has also been in contact with many Omegas. He is sensitive and will overthink things at the slightest disturbance, let alone the two of them who are separated for long periods of time.
"Thank you so much."
Zhou Siyu rolled his eyes. He had spent the whole night mentally preparing himself to convince himself, but these two just talked for a few words, and all his energy last night was wasted.
"What kind of relationship do we have? There's no need to thank me." Qin Ge glanced at Zhou Siyu, waved his hand dismissively, and said half-jokingly and half-criticizingly, "Taking good care of yourself is more important than anything else, otherwise Yu Wei will keep nagging."
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