Chapter 101 Lu Tingxiao is on another mission
Although the shadow of the last Liu Wei incident had faded, it was like a sharp thorn that pierced deeply into Lu Tingxiao's heart.
He reflected deeply again and again, and finally concluded that he was still too weak.
As a soldier, he fought bravely on the battlefield to defend his country, striving to fulfill his sacred mission to the country. However, when facing his beloved wife, he failed to protect her in time and effectively when she was subjected to rumors and malicious harassment.
Whenever he thought of this, he felt overwhelmed with self-blame and felt that he had not fulfilled the responsibilities and obligations of a husband.
In order to change this situation, in the days that followed, Lu Tingxiao became determined and increased the intensity of his training. He took the initiative to volunteer to participate in various missions, hoping to accumulate military merits and obtain more resources and abilities through promotion in his position, so as to build an indestructible protective barrier for Jiang Ruoxi.
However, the price of frequent missions is that he returns home less and less often. Although Jiang Ruoxi understands her husband's ideals and pursuits, as time goes by, her worries grow.
That night, the moonlight was like water, sprinkling on the bluestone slabs of the courtyard. Lu Tingxiao suddenly appeared at the door of the house, which surprised and delighted Jiang Ruoxi.
But when the two returned to the house, Jiang Ruoxi saw Lu Tingxiao hesitated and looked solemn, and her heart skipped a beat. She immediately understood most of what was going on.
She guessed that Lu Tingxiao was most likely going to go on another mission, and judging from his serious condition, this mission might be very dangerous, so she asked for leave to come back and spend a few days with her family before leaving.
Jiang Ruoxi suppressed her inner uneasiness and asked softly, "Tingxiao, are you going on another mission?" Lu Tingxiao's eyes were full of guilt. He nodded slowly and said in a low voice, "Yes, my wife!"
"Is this mission dangerous?" Jiang Ruoxi's voice trembled slightly, her eyes full of worry.
Lu Tingxiao held Jiang Ruoxi's hand tightly, and said firmly yet tenderly, "It's a bit dangerous, but thinking of you and the children at home, I will do my best to come back safely!"
"How many days can you stay at home this time?" Jiang Ruoxi asked cautiously.
"I can stay for three days!" Lu Tingxiao replied, his voice full of helplessness and reluctance.
Instantly, Jiang Ruoxi's eyes turned red, and she threw herself into Lu Tingxiao's arms, crying, "Tingxiao, you must come back safely. You must always think of me and the children, as well as my parents, grandparents, at home. I'll prepare a potion for you that can save your life at a critical moment. You must come back alive!"
"Wife, I will try my best!" Lu Tingxiao patted Jiang Ruoxi's back gently, his eyes slightly red.
Jiang Ruoxi felt a pang of bitterness in her heart after hearing his answer. Tears welled up in the corners of her eyes. She stood on tiptoe and kissed Lu Tingxiao on the lips. Lu Tingxiao responded to her immediately, and this kiss was full of longing, worry and attachment.
After a long while, Lu Tingxiao picked up Jiang Ruoxi and walked towards the bed. He gently placed Jiang Ruoxi on the bed, then pressed on her, his voice choking with sobs, "Wife, thank you for understanding me. From the time we got married until now, the people I owe the most are you and the children. But I am a soldier, and a soldier's duty is to obey orders. I promise you that I will try my best to come back intact, to you and the children!"
"Remember what you said. If you die, I will take the child and remarry!" Jiang Ruoxi deliberately said these harsh words, hoping to make Lu Tingxiao have enough desire to survive.
Hearing this, Lu Tingxiao's eyes instantly turned red. He subconsciously pinched Jiang Ruoxi's slender waist with both hands, and said fiercely but affectionately: "You're dreaming, you can only be my wife in this life!"
After saying that, he kissed Jiang Ruoxi fiercely again, and Jiang Ruoxi responded to him enthusiastically. The two of them eagerly tore off each other's clothes, as if they wanted to integrate each other into their lives.
On this quiet night, the room was filled with strong love and reluctance. Lu Tingxiao embraced Jiang Ruoxi over and over again. The two were immersed in a sea of love, as if they wanted to give themselves to each other without reservation.
Jiang Ruoxi snuggled up to Lu Tingxiao, tears silently falling. She prayed silently in her heart, hoping that God would bless Lu Tingxiao to return safely.
The next morning, the sun shone through the window onto the bed. Jiang Ruoxi woke up and looked at Lu Tingxiao who was sleeping beside her. She gently stroked his face, feeling mixed emotions.
She quietly got up and went to the kitchen, wanting to prepare a hearty breakfast for Lu Tingxiao. She carefully selected the ingredients and cooked Lu Tingxiao's favorite dishes. Every move she made was filled with love and reluctance.
The children also got up early and were very excited to see their father come back. They gathered around Lu Tingxiao, chattering about their recent interesting stories. Lu Tingxiao listened with a smile on his face and loving eyes. The family sat around the dining table, eating breakfast, and their laughter echoed in the courtyard. However, everyone knows in their hearts that such warm time is so short and separation is coming soon.
Over the next two days, Lu Tingxiao accompanied Jiang Ruoxi and the children to the park, took many photos, and left behind precious memories.
He also helped Jiang Ruoxi with housework and played games with the children, trying to make up for his long absence from home.
Soon, three days passed in a flash. On the day of their departure, Jiang Ruoxi held back her tears as she packed Lu Tingxiao's luggage and carefully placed the bottle of medicine in his backpack. She repeatedly reminded him to keep it properly and remember to use it at critical moments.
Lu Tingxiao hugged Jiang Ruoxi and the children tightly, kissed them affectionately on the forehead, then turned around and left the courtyard with firm steps.
Jiang Ruoxi stood at the door, looking at Lu Tingxiao's receding back, tears welling up in her eyes. She prayed silently in her heart, hoping that Lu Tingxiao would have a smooth mission and return safely.
Ever since Lu Tingxiao left for the mission, his days seemed to be filled with lead, and every minute and every second became extremely difficult to endure.
Moreover, this mission was fraught with danger. Although Lu Tingxiao had only mentioned lightly that there was a certain degree of danger, Jiang Ruoxi knew him too well. Coming from his words, the actual situation must be fraught with danger and the degree of danger was far beyond imagination.
As time passed, Jiang Ruoxi's heart was always in her throat, never letting go for a moment. The endless waiting and unknown were like a thick haze, shrouding her heart and lingering.
In order to get even a glimmer of information about Lu Tingxiao, Jiang Ruoxi approached Lu's father and Jiang's father many times to inquire about the situation. But the answer he got every time was that Lu Tingxiao was not in danger for the time being.
Although this answer made her feel a little relieved, it still could not dispel the worries deep in her heart. After all, behind the words "no life-threatening situation" may be countless thrilling moments and unimaginable difficulties.
At night, Jiang Ruoxi lay on the bed, looking at the lonely moon outside the window, her thoughts involuntarily drifting towards Lu Tingxiao in the distance. She imagined the scenes of him carrying out his mission, either in the midst of gunfire or fighting wits and courage with the enemy in a difficult environment. Every scene made her feel heartbroken. Tears fell silently, soaking the pillow. She prayed silently in her heart, hoping that Lu Tingxiao would return safely, even if it meant she would have to endure more pain and suffering.
During the day, Jiang Ruoxi tried to keep herself busy to distract herself. Apart from going to school and going to the braised meat shop, she kept the house in tidy order, took good care of the children, and ensured that their lives continued as normal, but she herself became thinner.
But whenever she had some free time, the deep longing and worry would surge into her heart like a tide, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.
The children seemed to have noticed something was wrong with their mother and became extra sensible.
They were no longer naughty as usual, but would snuggle up to Jiang Ruoxi obediently and comfort her with their childish voices: "Mom, Dad will definitely come back safely, you have to believe in Dad, Dad is a great hero!"
Hearing the children's words, Jiang Ruoxi always forced a smile and gently stroked their heads, but silently said in her heart: "Yes, your father is a great hero, he will definitely come back safely, he promised us!"
During this difficult period, Jiang Ruoxi's good friends such as Yang Mina often came to visit her, chat with her to relieve her boredom, and give her spiritual support and encouragement.
They accompanied Jiang Ruoxi to buy groceries, cook, and help take care of the children, allowing Jiang Ruoxi to feel the warmth of friendship. However, even with the company of her friends, Jiang Ruoxi's concern remained unchanged.
As the mission time continued to increase, Jiang Ruoxi became more and more anxious and sensitive. Every time she heard the phone ring, she would stand up suddenly, her heart beating faster, hoping that it was Lu Tingxiao calling to let her know that he was safe.
But every time she answered the phone and found that it was not Lu Tingxiao, her eyes would instantly dim and her disappointment was beyond words.
Finally, on a sunny but anxious day, Jiang Ruoxi was busy at home as usual, when she suddenly heard a familiar sound of footsteps.
Her body froze instantly, her breathing became rapid, and a strong premonition came over her. She slowly walked to the door and opened it with trembling hands. The person she saw was the figure she had been thinking about day and night - Lu Tingxiao.
When Lu Tingxiao appeared at the gate of the courtyard, Jiang Ruoxi felt that her heart, which had been hanging for a long time, finally settled down. But when I saw his slightly pale face and the faint bleeding wound, my joy was instantly replaced by heartache.
Lu Tingxiao looked a little tired and his face was a little haggard, but his eyes were full of determination and tenderness. He looked at the thin Jiang Ruoxi, frowned slightly, and said softly: "Wife, I'm back, why have you lost so much weight?"
Jiang Ruoxi's eyes turned red and tears welled up in her eyes. She threw herself into Lu Tingxiao's arms recklessly and hugged him tightly, as if he would disappear again if she let go.
"You're finally back, I missed you so much!" Jiang Ruoxi said in tears.
Lu Tingxiao patted Jiang Ruoxi's back gently and consoled her tenderly, "I'm sorry for making you worry. I'm back safely now, aren't I? This time, it's all thanks to the bottle of potion you gave me. It not only saved my life, but also the lives of several comrades. Thank you, my wife!"
"Are you seriously injured?"
Lu Tingxiao forced a smile and gently comforted him, "It's okay, it's just a minor injury!" But how could Jiang Ruoxi believe his understatement? She knew that if Lu Tingxiao said so, then the injury must be serious.
Without having time to think, Jiang Ruoxi turned around and shouted towards the kitchen, "Aunt Chen, Aunt Lan! Go buy some groceries quickly, pick out the freshest chicken, and buy some good ingredients to nourish Tingxiao!" She looked so anxious, as if Lu Tingxiao's energy would be drained away in the next second.
Lu Tingxiao looked at Jiang Ruoxi who was busy running around, and his heart was filled with emotion and guilt. During this period, he went through life and death outside, while Jiang Ruoxi was tortured by longing and worry at home.
Looking closely, he found that Jiang Ruoxi had indeed lost weight. Her originally round cheeks were slightly sunken, and there were faint dark circles under her eyes, which were obviously the marks left by the tossing and turning at night these past few days.
He reached out and gently took Jiang Ruoxi's arm, brought her to sit next to him, and said softly: "Wife, you should also take good care of yourself. Look at you, you have become so thin. You have worked hard during this period!"
Jiang Ruoxi shook her head, tears glistening in her eyes, and scolded, "Why am I suffering? You are the one who is injured. I hope you get better soon!" As she spoke, she gently touched Lu Tingxiao's wound, her movements were so gentle as if she was touching a rare treasure, for fear of hurting him.
At this moment, the children heard the noise, ran out of the house cheering, and immediately surrounded Lu Tingxiao.
Dabao held Lu Tingxiao's hand, his face full of concern: "Dad, does it hurt?" Erbao also murmured quietly: "Dad, don't go to such dangerous places in the future!" Sanbao threw himself into Lu Tingxiao's arms, hugged him tightly, and said in a baby voice: "Dad, I miss you so much!"
Lu Tingxiao patted the children's heads one by one, with a happy smile on his face: "Daddy doesn't feel any pain. Daddy promises you that he will be careful next time!"
Jiang Ruoxi looked at this heartwarming scene with mixed feelings. She stood up and walked into the kitchen, preparing to make chicken soup for Lu Tingxiao herself.
She carefully cleaned the chicken bought by Aunt Chen and Aunt Lan, put it in a casserole, added nourishing ingredients such as red dates and wolfberries, and simmered it over low heat. The kitchen was filled with a rich aroma, just like their life at the moment, which, despite having gone through ups and downs, was full of warmth.
During the time that Lu Tingxiao was recuperating, Jiang Ruoxi prepared nutritious meals for him every day in different ways. In the morning, she would get up early and cook a bowl of steaming millet porridge for Lu Tingxiao, along with a few refreshing and delicious side dishes; at noon, there would be a table full of sumptuous dishes, including braised pork, sweet and sour spare ribs, steamed fish and other dishes that Lu Tingxiao loved; in the evening, she would stew a variety of nourishing soups so that Lu Tingxiao could take good care of his body.
In addition to taking good care of his diet, Jiang Ruoxi would also accompany Lu Tingxiao for walks in the yard in her free time. The sun shone on them. The two of them walked slowly hand in hand, chatting softly about every little detail of the past period of time. Lu Tingxiao told Jiang Ruoxi about the thrilling moments during the mission, while Jiang Ruoxi shared the children's interesting stories, and laughter echoed in the yard from time to time.
The children were also very sensible. They would accompany Lu Tingxiao every day, perform shows for him, tell him stories, and make him happy. Dabao would show Lu Tingxiao the paintings he had drawn at school, Erbao would recite to him the newly learned ancient poems, and Sanbao would drag him to play various small games. The whole family was immersed in happiness and peace.
Under the careful care of Jiang Ruoxi and the children, Lu Tingxiao's injuries gradually improved. Seeing her husband regain his former spirit, Jiang Ruoxi felt relieved. She knows that there may be storms in the future, but as long as the family sticks together, there will be no difficulties that cannot be overcome.
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