Wu Sicheng appeared in the office with a beaming smile, and Fu Shanyue came running at the sound of his voice.
Unable to bear his smug look, he teased, "Is this your mysterious educated youth girlfriend today? The one from Anle Village, Anping County?"
Wu Sicheng looked at him with disdain. How blind must this guy be? Back in Esaeli, if it weren't for An Moxue, he would have died there. Yet today he didn't even recognize her.
However, he had no one to tell about his hidden pride, because An Moxue's disguise was so successful that even Fu Shanyue didn't see through it.
He looked at him, smiled meaningfully, and then said, "Yes! What's wrong?"
Fu Shanyue asked curiously, "Is she the educated youth? Why do I feel a strong sense of pressure in front of her, and I don't dare to say anything out of line?"
He looked him up and down. "By the way, how did you meet such a beautiful girl? And you've stuck with her for so many years! I admire you!"
Wu Sicheng looked at him and kindly reminded him, "Just a reminder, don't say anything careless in front of her, or you'll have to bear the consequences."
"What, you're not planning to punish me, are you?"
Wu Sicheng simply smiled and didn't say anything more.
"No way! We're comrades who've been through thick and thin together!"
Why did your girlfriend, a former educated youth, decide to come see you?
"What? Is it illegal for her to come see me?" Wu Sicheng was ready to strike, prepared to teach him a lesson if he said anything unpleasant again, so that he wouldn't talk nonsense in front of An Moxue.
He looked at him warily. "What are you going to do? A gentleman uses words, not fists!"
"Shut up! Get out! You talk too much." Wu Sicheng, unable to bear it any longer, kicked him out.
Fu Shanyue pounded on the door, making a loud banging noise. "Hey! Hey! Hey! Wu Sicheng, open the door! I haven't said anything yet! I still have so many questions to ask you! How could you shut me out?"
"Fu Shanyue, how can your wife tolerate you? You're so noisy! Shut up!"
"Hmm—" Fu Shanyue glanced at the door and glared at it. "What's so great about him? He's a thirty-year-old man who hasn't even touched a wife yet!"
Wu Sicheng heard everything clearly from inside the door. He suddenly opened the door, and Fu Shanyue jumped back and quickly ran back, slamming the door shut with a "bang".
Wu Sicheng laughed and scolded, "Coward! You're quick on your feet, though."
*
When An Moxue woke up, she felt refreshed. She stretched, rested her chin on her hands, and sat on the bed in a daze. She hadn't felt so relaxed and at ease in a long time, without having to be on guard.
She glanced around the room; the place where she felt most at ease was always the military base.
"Knock knock knock!" A knock sounded on the door, and Wu Sicheng's voice came from outside, "Mo Xue, wake up, it's time to eat."
"Wait a minute, I'm awake." An Moxue put on her shoes and opened the door for him.
As soon as he opened the door, he saw that her face was rosy and said with satisfaction, "After a good night's sleep, you look much more refreshed!"
The two entered the house, and An Moxue asked, "Are you in a hurry?"
He sat on the stool, watching her busy herself, and said, "No rush, take your time."
An Moxue went into the restroom and said, "Wu Sicheng, there's a small bag in the back seat of my car. Could you go and get it for me?"
He heard the sound of water and said, "Wait for me, I'll be right back."
After a while, Wu Sicheng came in with a bag. "Mo Xue, I brought it back. Do you need anything?"
"There's a tube bottle for washing your face, can you find it for me?"
"Okay." He opened it, revealing a pile of cosmetics. He found the face wash and handed it to her. "Is this it?"
An Moxue took it, glanced at it, and said, "Yes."
When she came out, she was as beautiful as a lotus emerging from clear water.
Without makeup, her skin looked like a peeled egg. Wu Sicheng looked at her and praised, "Mo Xue, you look even younger without makeup, just like when we first met."
"Really? Weren't you busy catching fugitives back then? Do you remember what I looked like?"
"Of course I remember! Some people are unforgettable at first sight, a memory that lasts a lifetime. How could I forget them! But I never imagined that just a fleeting glance would lead to seeing you again. You have no idea how surprised I was when I saw you for the second time! I thought to myself, how can there be such a cool and capable girl? She's so awesome, completely different from her frail appearance. I couldn't miss this golden opportunity; I had to get to know her. And you? How did you feel when you saw me again?"
"Me? Are you sure you want to know?"
"Hmm, is there anything I don't know?"
"When I was in Kyoto, someone targeted me, trying to seduce me with the type of men that mothers-in-law and girls like these days. But they seemed to have overlooked one thing: my parents are both extremely good-looking, and our whole family is very attractive. The men they found, who they considered popular, but to me were just average-looking, not even good-looking, and even shorter than average, were trying to use their good looks to their advantage. When they saw I wasn't taking the bait, when I was sent to the countryside in Anping County, they staged a kidnapping operation at the train station, intending to impersonate my parents and arrest me. So, I'm wary of anyone who frequently appears around me, even after I saved you. Because I know there's a traitor within my army, and not all soldiers can be trusted. So, you understand!"
After hearing her words, Wu Sicheng understood her situation more deeply. He wasn't angry; instead, he felt even more heartache. "Mo Xue, stay vigilant from now on! Thank you for your caution, which has brought you this far. You must never let your guard down and live a long and healthy life."
"Hmm!" She sat down and began to wipe her face.
He sat opposite her, watching her apply each product to her face, then begin to draw her eyebrows, apply blush, put on lipstick, comb her hair, and finally transform into an even more radiant beauty.
He stared at her intently. "Mo Xue, you're so beautiful! I feel like I can't get enough of looking at you, and the more I look, the more I like you! I'll do your eyebrows for you next time!"
"Okay! But I can't make it look bad!" She packed up her things and straightened her skirt.
Let's go!
Wu Sicheng took her hand and led her out of the house. "Let go, it's not good if someone sees us!" An Moxue tried to pull away, but couldn't.
He leaned close to her ear and whispered, "No, I'll let go once someone's there."
The warm breath sprayed on her neck, causing her to shiver. She flinched away, used her internal energy to twist her wrist, and was released.
"It's best to keep some distance when you're out in public, otherwise people will laugh at you if they see you."
He looked at his empty hand and said good-naturedly, "Okay, whatever you say. You decide. Let's go!"
The two maintained social distance as they walked toward the cafeteria, frequently attracting curious glances from passersby.
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