Qu Tong was somewhat displeased. "If you hadn't suddenly called me, I would have already dealt with Lan Weiying."
"Besides, I risked my life to provide the clues that led to the case. With such a great contribution, is it too much to ask for a small request?"
Qu Tong deliberately emphasized the phrase "at the risk of his life".
As expected, a look of guilt appeared in Si Yuting's eyes. Qu Tong pressed on, "My master is also a victim in this case. As his most trusted disciple, it is only reasonable for me to help her follow up on the progress of the case."
Si Yuting looked at the quick-witted Ali with a helpless expression.
"It's not that you can't come with me, but precisely because you're pregnant, you should be even more careful. I'll be very busy then, and if anything unexpected happens, I'm afraid I won't be able to protect you in time."
"Oh." Qu Tong put away her imposing manner. "That's alright, baby. You're very strong. Last time we had such an intense sparring match, and you were fine without any problems. I'm pregnant, but that doesn't mean I'm useless."
Qu Tong deliberately didn't mention the time she had a miscarriage. Firstly, she felt guilty, and if she did, she would be even less able to witness Lan Weiying's fate. Secondly, she was afraid that Si Yuting would worry, as he already felt guilty enough.
Si Yuting kept a straight face and refused to budge.
Seeing that reasoning with him wouldn't work, Qu Tong switched to Plan B.
"Honey~"
Qu Tong clung to Si Yuting's arm and swayed back and forth, her voice stickier than glutinous rice cakes pounded for a day and a night, and more delicate than a newborn kitten.
"Cough!" Qu Tong shivered as she realized she had performed a bit too well.
It's not a big problem.
Ignoring Si Yuting's complicated expression, Qu Tong continued to rub against him, "Honey, please, I'll be a good girl."
"I'll go back and apply for a spot for you..." Si Yuting finally couldn't hold back and gave in. He pressed his palm against Qu Tong's restless head and looked deep in the eyes: "Stop rubbing against me. If you keep doing that, you'll have to put out the fire you started yourself."
"How do you destroy it? Didn't you say..." Qu Tong's lips parted slightly, indicating her surprise.
"Other methods are also supported."
Si Yuting's gaze fell meaningfully on Qu Tong's arms that were tightly holding him, and then slowly moved up to her lips.
Qu Tong: "!!!"
As if burned, Qu Tong quickly withdrew her hands and put them behind her back.
His face turned bright red.
He cursed Si Yuting as a beast in his heart!
Give her back her aloof, abstinent husband, straighter than steel!
Si Yuting released his grip and placed his hands on the table behind Qu Tong, pulling her into his arms. He leaned down and gave her a gentle kiss, his words incredibly alluring: "I'm looking forward to it."
Qu Tong slapped Si Yuting's handsome face, her cheeks flushed red, and said in a bluffing tone, "Looking forward to it? Look forward to it my foot! Close your brain and don't think about it!"
After saying that, she shoved Si Yuting away and ran away.
Qu Tong could still hear Si Yuting's low laughter behind her, and she was so annoyed that she wanted to go back and punch him twice.
Qu Tong ran to the hall in one breath. Fortunately, the soldiers were all training at this time. Apart from Xiao Ai moving her eyes to continue charging, there was no one else in the hall.
Qu Tong sat down by the vines and touched her face with the palms and backs of her hands.
It's still very hot.
It must be admitted that Si Yuting has made much faster progress than her in some aspects.
She had just gotten her driver's license and was getting familiar with the roads when Si Yuting was already able to make sharp turns on the highway.
She used to be the one who made Si Yuting lose control of his feelings, but now the roles are reversed, leaving her in a very passive position.
Hmm~ I'm still a little tempted.
Qu Tong was lost in thought when she heard steady footsteps behind her.
Turning around, I saw Si Yuting walking over, impeccably dressed, with a long, wine-red coat trimmed with white fox fur draped over his right forearm, which clashed with his formal military uniform.
Si Yuting draped his coat over Qu Tong's shoulders and pulled her up, saying, "I've packed your things. Let's go back to the capital."
Qu Tong raised her eyebrows and looked at Si Yuting's indifferent and handsome face, which was completely different from his previous nonsense.
Qu Tong snorted, broke free from Si Yuting's hand, and quickly walked out of the base.
Si Yuting closed his palms and followed behind at a leisurely pace.
Si Yuting contacted Wu Yue to slow down, and they drove their aircraft overnight to catch up and return to the capital planet together.
Then the report was submitted, a meeting was convened, and a transfer order was requested.
Everything proceeded in an orderly and secretive manner.
As soon as Qu Tong returned to Yue Lan Bay, Niannian was already waiting at the door, sweetly calling "Auntie" as she ran towards her.
Sweetie, with her short legs, was surprisingly fast, rushing over like a little firecracker.
In the past, Qu Tong would not have cared about this level of lethality at all.
However, now that she's pregnant, she'll be more protective of her baby.
Before Nian Nian arrives, use a few vines to roll her up and hold her in your arms.
Every year, she wasn't afraid at all. She skillfully grabbed the little tail of the vine that was about to retract and wrapped it around her wrist.
Qu Tong chuckled, manipulating the vines to wrap around it, and braided a pigtail as she did so.
Qu Tong gently pinched Niannian's little nose and teased, "Niannian, did you miss your auntie?"
"I want to! I want to!" Nian Nian answered loudly, her sweet, childlike voice clear and crisp.
“I also prepared a thank-you gift for my aunt. I knitted it myself.” Niannian turned around and peeked out, waving to Bai Shuixin behind her. “Mother, quickly give me my gift.”
Bai Shuixin walked over, opened the spatial button, and took out a palm-sized transparent gift box.
The gift box was tied with a pink ribbon with a cute bow, and inside was a grasshopper made of straw.
Bai Shuixin glanced gratefully at Qu Tong and handed the gift box to Niannian.
Every year, she would urge Qu Tong to put her down, and then hand the gift box to Qu Tong, saying, "Auntie, look, do you like it? This is the best one I've ever made. If you don't like it, I can learn to make butterflies and frogs."
Qu Tong was completely charmed by Niannian's cuteness. She took the gift, patted Niannian's head, and said, "Of course I like it. Niannian is so great. You wrote it so well."
I was overjoyed to receive praise every year.
Back indoors, Qu Tong took out purified ingredients from her spatial storage and asked Qianqian to make a small cake for Niannian as a snack later.
The Crown Princess, sitting upright like a lady from a prominent family, looked at Qu Tong with some embarrassment: "Tongtong, I'm relieved to see you back safe and sound. I really have to thank you for saving us on E12 planet, otherwise it's uncertain whether Niannian and I would have been able to return safely."
Qu Tong curved her lips into a smile that was comforting. "You're welcome. We're all family."
"Here, this is a small token of my appreciation." The Crown Princess handed over a few neatly folded sheets of paper, and, fearing that Qu Tong might not accept them, specifically instructed, "Open them later."
Bai Shuixin was completely overthinking things. Qu Tong was not polite at all; she was straightforward with those who genuinely cared for her. She casually put the item into her spatial storage and winked charmingly, "Then thank you, sister-in-law."
Bai Shuixin was initially a little awkward about Qu Tong's identity as a pharmacist. In her impression, pharmacists were mostly arrogant and had extremely high standards, especially senior pharmacists.
But seeing that Qu Tong was still the same as before, he also started talking.
"Tongtong, how are you so versatile! If Niannian hadn't recognized you, I would never have guessed that you had this other identity."
Qu Tong then realized, how exactly did Nian Nian recognize her? (End of Chapter)
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