Chapter 383 Extra: Wherever my heart is at peace is my hometown
Wen Chenglang took a sip of water, his eyes becoming sinister. "They actually wanted to report... The Black Gold Labyrinth has issued a death order. The things must be obtained, and the people must disappear."
"That technology, the 'atomic gyroscope,'" he said, a trace of greed and regret flashing in his eyes. "It's said to revolutionize future navigation systems and is priceless..."
"Unfortunately, that idiot Sun Lang detonated the bomb too quickly, and the core data and prototype eventually sank along with the yacht. We only had time to obtain some peripheral information."
Wen Chenglang seemed lost in memories, his tone tinged with self-deprecating pride. "But after that incident, the Black Gold Labyrinth saw my ability and loyalty... I went from being a small-time errand boy to getting a ticket to the top."
“It was by riding the wind of shipping that we became the Deepsea Group we are today.”
His voice was low and slow, with a kind of fatigue and strange calmness that came from a hopeless situation.
"I don't have much to say. It's just a matter of victors taking everything."
After Wen Chenglang signed his name and pressed his fingerprints on the interrogation record, he seemed to have lost all his energy and became completely exhausted.
The core truth of this old case spanning twenty-one years has finally come to light.
Everything that followed was an orderly judicial process. The police compiled a mountain of evidence, handed it over to the procuratorate, and imposed multiple punishments for multiple crimes, waiting for the solemn trial of Wen Chenglang, Sun Lang and other criminals.
The mission was completed, and the heavy burden on Li Qihan's shoulders was temporarily lifted.
The organization specially approved his vacation, which coincided with the Spring Festival holiday, giving him a rare long vacation.
As the New Year approaches, the streets are already filled with a festive atmosphere.
Li Qiuhan and Xia Lili returned to the Xia family carrying New Year's goods.
As soon as I opened the door, a warm breath hit me in the face, dispelling the coldness outside.
The air is filled with the richness of beef, the freshness of steamed fish, and the familiar smell of home.
"Are you back?" Xia Lintian, wearing an apron, poked his head out of the kitchen, spatula in hand, and smiled brightly. "Hurry and wash your hands! The last soup will be ready soon!"
Chang Yue was walking out of the kitchen carrying steaming dumplings. Seeing them, the smile on her face spread. "Xiao Li, Li Li, come and sit down."
"It's freezing outside, right? Have a bowl of hot soup to warm yourself up first."
The dining table is already filled with a wide variety of dishes, which are attractive in color and steaming hot.
The warm light poured down, coating everything with a soft warm glow.
Xia Lili responded with a smile and pulled Li Qihan to wash his hands.
Li Qihan looked at the noisy and heartwarming scene before him, and the bright smile of the girl beside him. The last trace of turmoil in his heart caused by the old case was gradually soothed by the most ordinary warmth in the world.
A clip of Xia Xubai's rehearsal for the Spring Festival Gala was playing on TV.
The four of them sat around the dining table, the sounds of dishes and chopsticks colliding and laughter intertwined together, forming the most beautiful picture of life.
Outside the window, perhaps there are sporadic sounds of firecrackers, heralding the arrival of the New Year.
All the thrills finally melted away in the light of the room, the food on the table, and the warmth of family members.
The New Year's Eve bells are about to ring, and sporadic firecrackers can be heard from all over the city.
Li Qihan and Xia Lili avoided the hustle and bustle and stopped the car in an open area on the outskirts of the city where fireworks were allowed.
The night wind is chilly, but it cannot blow away the anticipation of the moment.
Li Qihan took out a few handheld firework sticks from the trunk and handed them to Xia Lili.
"Try this?"
Xia Lili took it, her eyes sparkling with a light brighter than the stars.
Li Qihan leaned over and lit them one by one for her with a lighter.
With a "hiss", golden sparks burst out, and then a dazzling silver arc of light bloomed in Xia Lili's hand, crackling, illuminating her smiling face clearly and warmly.
She excitedly pinched the firework stick, drawing circles in the darkness, leaving behind a short and brilliant trail of light.
"Li Qihan, look!"
Xia Lili jumped for joy like a child. She turned around and held the burning firework stick in front of him. The flames danced in her bright eyes.
Li Qihan stood beside her, looking at her quietly, watching her smile light up, watching her hair blown by the night breeze.
His deep eyes reflected the fleeting fireworks and her eternal figure, and were incredibly gentle.
"Yeah, very beautiful." He responded in a low voice, not sure if he was talking about the fireworks or her.
When she lit another one and tried to put it in his hand, Li Qihan gently held the hand she handed over, along with the sparkling firework stick.
His palm was warm and steady, wrapping around her slightly cool fingers.
The two of them held a burning flame together, building a small bright world that belonged only to them in the night.
“Swoosh—bang!”
In the distance, huge fireworks soared into the sky, blooming in the night, turning into a stream of colors all over the sky.
Immediately afterwards, more fireworks took off into the sky like a relay, rendering the entire sky like a magnificent dream.
Against the backdrop of the deafening noise and the dazzling colors, Li Qihan lowered his head slightly and leaned close to her ear.
The noise around him was too loud, but his voice was low and clear, with a pious seriousness that penetrated all the noise:
"Lili, we will spend every year together from now on."
This isn't a question, it's a promise.
"Thank you." Li Qihan paused, his voice even softer, but each word was serious, "It let me know that this body still has a place to return to, and this heart... finally has someone to rely on."
Xia Lili's heart skipped a beat and she looked up into his determined eyes.
She didn't say anything, but just squeezed his hand tighter and nodded vigorously.
The smiles on each other's faces were brighter and more eternal than any firework in the sky.
As the night deepened, they returned home and were instantly enveloped by the warm light.
"Tired?" Li Qihan looked down at Xia Lili, who was leaning against him and looked a little lazy, and his voice softened unconsciously.
Xia Lili said "hmm" vaguely, feeling tired and relaxed after completing the task and having fun.
Li Qihan didn't say anything more. He placed her on the sofa and turned to go into the bathroom.
After a while, the sound of dripping water came from inside.
He half-knelt beside the bathtub, with his shirt sleeves rolled up. His wrists were neatly contoured, and he always wore a wedding ring on his ring finger.
Li Qihan carefully tested the water temperature with the back of his hand until it was just right.
"The water is ready, go take a bath and refresh yourself."
He came out and said to her.
Xia Lili soaked in the warm water and sighed comfortably. The hot air made her cheeks slightly red.
Just as she was dozing off, there was a gentle knock on the bathroom door.
Li Qihan walked in with Xia Lili's tablet, and the screen was already tuned to the TV series she was following.
"Here, don't fall asleep." He handed it over with a natural look.
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