The next day, when Xu Xinning got up and went downstairs, she was surprised to see Mu Jingheng making breakfast with the aunt.
Seeing Xu Xinning come downstairs, Mu Jingheng wiped his wet hands on his apron and then came to greet her.
Mu Jingheng: "You're awake? Why didn't you sleep a little longer?"
Xu Xinning held Mu Jingheng's hand, feeling as if she hadn't seen him in a long time. After what happened yesterday, she seemed to miss Mu Jingheng very much and wanted him to be by her side. But she knew that Mu Jingheng didn't belong to her alone; he had more important things to do.
She couldn't sleep last night, wondering if Mu Jingheng would come back tonight. She finally fell asleep while hugging his pillow.
Seeing Mu Jingheng now, she felt indescribably happy, so her expression became much lighter.
Xu Xinning: "When did you get back?"
Mu Jingheng helped her up, straightened her skirt, and replied with a smile, "I came back late last night, but I didn't wake you because you were sleeping soundly."
Xu Xinning pouted, revealing a cute and coquettish look, and hugged Mu Jingheng's arm, saying, "Mu Jingheng, I missed you so much last night that I couldn't sleep. I finally fell asleep while hugging your pillow."
Mu Jingheng knew that yesterday's events must have been quite a shock to Xu Xinning. He knew her capabilities; she could protect herself. But things were different now. She was carrying two children, which would greatly hinder her. To protect her pregnancy, she wouldn't make any major moves. Even so, she still had a miscarriage yesterday.
Mu Jingheng was terrified just thinking about it.
Just yesterday, he was thinking, if he couldn't even protect the people he loved most, then what did that matter, which involved tens of thousands of people, have to do with him?
Each skill has its own expertise, and the country is not lacking in specialized talent. He has already given a heads-up, but as for how much preparation can be made and how many people can be rescued in advance, it is not something he alone can turn the tide of events.
Mu Jingheng felt he wasn't that noble; he couldn't bring himself to use Xu Xinning to replace someone else's life.
He's very selfish now; he just wants Xu Xinning to be well, and for his family to be well, so that he can devote his excess energy and love to her.
Mu Jingheng put his arm around Xu Xinning and led her to the dining table, saying, "From today onwards, I will stay by your side 24 hours a day until the exchange meeting ends. I have also spoken with Grandpa Jiang, and I will not go on any missions that are not particularly required of me. I will be responsible for protecting you."
Xu Xinning smiled. Although she also hoped that Mu Jingheng would be by her side, she did not want Mu Jingheng to give up his future for her.
Xu Xinning knew how proud Mu Jingheng was and how outstanding his abilities were. She hoped that such an excellent person could achieve his own success, rather than being tied down by her. She wanted them to stand shoulder to shoulder on the high ground and enjoy the view, instead of being helpless and at a loss when faced with difficulties.
Xu Xinning smiled and didn't refute, saying, "Okay!"
Mu Jingheng thought Xu Xinning would lecture him on principles like serving the country and putting the nation before the family, but Xu Xinning didn't do that. He seemed to understand from her smile that she understood him.
After breakfast, the security department's car was already parked at the door, and Mu Jingheng escorted Xu Xinning out.
They saw Lin Ying, panting, running towards them from the doorway.
Lin Ying: "Xin Ning, Xin Ning~"
Xu Xinning turned to look at the person who had come in and smiled, "You went home last night?"
Lin Ying: "Yes, Juecheng picked him up last night."
Xu Xinning: "Brother Juecheng is back from his mission?"
Lin Ying: "Yes! I'm back. I came back last night."
Xu Xinning teased, "Fine! I came to pick you up as soon as you got back. Looks like I've been missing you terribly!"
Lin Ying's face flushed red, and she said coquettishly, "Teacher Xu, you've become naughty. Oh! By the way, I heard this morning that you had an accident yesterday, what exactly happened?"
Xu Xinning sighed and said, "It's a long story. I'll tell you the details next time I have time."
Lin Ying looked at Mu Jingheng with a puzzled expression, then at the young soldier driving the car: "What's going on here...?"
Xu Xinning immediately introduced, "This is Xiao Ning from the security department. He's been in charge of my travel lately."
Lin Ying stared wide-eyed in surprise. She hadn't expected Xu Xinning to already have a company car. There was no comparison! The gap between them was widening.
However, Lin Ying was still happy for Xu Xinning, and she secretly gave her a thumbs up.
This is also why Xu Xinning likes Lin Ying. She might admire her, but she won't be jealous. She'll also be happy for you from your perspective. That's enough as a friend.
After saying goodbye to Lin Ying and the others, they got into the car. Only then did Mu Jingheng find a chance to talk to the young soldier driving the car.
Mu Jingheng: "Comrade Ning, I heard about what happened yesterday. I am really grateful to you. If it weren't for you, my wife wouldn't be standing here unharmed today."
The young soldier driving the car said apologetically, "Comrade Mu, you're too kind. This is my job. Protecting Comrade Xu is my duty. You don't need to say thank you. Besides, Comrade Xu played the biggest role in our escape. If it weren't for her superb flying needle technique, I really couldn't guarantee that we would have been able to wait for reinforcements to arrive."
Mu Jingheng was unaware of this, so he looked at Xu Xinning.
Xu Xinning smiled and said, "We were attacked from both sides. Those people wanted to break the car window, but there were too many of them. I thought we had to save ourselves, and that's when I remembered my silver needles!"
Mu Jingheng was familiar with Xu Xinning's flying needles, and now that he heard Xu Xinning say that she was attacked from both sides, Mu Jingheng could imagine the danger at that time, and for no reason, he began to feel sorry for Xu Xinning.
Mu Jingheng pulled Xu Xinning's hand and tightly wrapped her small hand in his large one.
The young soldier driving the car added, "Teacher Xu's skill with the flying needles is truly astonishing; it's practically a perfect shot."
Xu Xinning laughed: "It's not that exaggerated, it's just a lucky guess."
Today, the TCM clinic received many patients, some of whom were beyond the help of other clinics, and others were specifically transferred from the hospital.
To put it bluntly, the other doctors also wanted to see these top experts selected from within the country, though some were also unwilling to accept it.
Among the top players, some believe they are the best, but they were not chosen in the competition, so they are resentful. Therefore, when they heard that the national team was coming to the hospital to provide consultations, the doctors joined forces to find out the difficult cases for these so-called experts, hoping that they could truly live up to the status of the national team.
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