She took out her phone and, as usual, dialed the colonel's number, but there was no answer. She then placed the phone on the side of the table and began handling official business.
I just replied to two emails when my phone beeped; it was a text message notification.
Ling Ruoke picked it up and saw only two words: "Take care." The sender was Zhuang Yicheng.
Ling Ruoke stared blankly at the two words on the screen, her heart filled with mixed emotions. She knew that this meant he was willing to give up.
Ling Ruoke put down her phone and slowly closed her eyes. She silently prayed in her heart: I hope you find happiness soon!
Facing the computer, she could no longer concentrate on anything. Ling Ruoke closed her laptop, left the company, and chose to stroll towards the park.
It was rush hour, and the weather was hot, so there weren't many pedestrians on the street.
Ling Ruoke lowered her head, treading the tiles one step at a time. Her mind was a jumbled mess, unable to think of anything. It felt as if something was scratching at her heart, causing her great discomfort. She had no idea where her thoughts had drifted off to.
By the time she realized the danger, she had already moved far away from the street. When she looked up, she was completely surrounded.
If the cheetah knew, he'd definitely kill her. The training period wasn't very long, but the cheetah was going to push this rookie to the limit. Actually, both the wolf and the cheetah knew she couldn't be trained into a woman like the cheetah or Mo Ran, which is why they let her go.
Ling Ruoke stopped and stood quietly among the group of men in black. She scanned the area and found there wasn't a single car in sight. The few parked cars clearly belonged to these men. Of all the roads she'd taken, she'd chosen the most secluded and least crowded one—what luck!
However, she was unaware that some people had gone to deal with those secretly protecting her; otherwise, there would have been even more people in black.
Ling Ruoke didn't move, and neither did the others, because the person behind the scenes hadn't appeared yet.
Then, a discreet black car slowly pulled up beside them. The door opened, and without any surprise, the person who stepped out was Gu Zheng!
The man in black parted to let Gu Zheng in, then walked up to Ling Ruoke. He raised his hand and slowly removed his sunglasses. His gaze towards her held the same disgust and hatred as always.
Ling Ruoke remained silent and expressionless, simply looking up at her slightly. Then, finding it too tiring to look up at someone, she switched to eye level, her gaze landing on Gu Zheng's throat. She suddenly thought that if she were as ruthless as a cheetah, she might just slit Gu Zheng's throat.
"Get in the car. Don't force my men to fight. Fighting on the main road is bad for our image." The voice was cold and arrogant.
Ling Ruoke then looked up, glanced at her calmly, and asked, "Where are you going?"
"You don't need to know. All you need to know is that I have plenty of ways to get you on the bus."
"Then I won't go." Ling Ruoke stood with her legs slightly apart. She could tell that these people were all very skilled, and their faces were filled with hostility. Judging from their numbers, there were more than 20 of them, and she had almost no chance of winning.
"Hmph, since you like being forced into the car, then so be it. Do it!" Gu Zheng glanced at her contemptuously, then turned and walked towards her car.
Taking advantage of the moment she turned around, Ling Ruoke suddenly bent down and pulled out her "military dagger." Before those people could react, she had already grabbed Gu Zheng by the neck with one hand, and the military dagger was already pressed against Gu Zheng's throat. "Step back, or I'll kill her."
Those people didn't move.
Gu Zheng was furious that Ling Ruoke possessed such skills, and shouted, "Ling Ruoke, I'm warning you, if you dare to lay a finger on me, the Gu family will make sure you are crushed to pieces!"
In fact, Gu Zheng knew that her little scheme to frame Huo Qingfeng wouldn't do anything to him; he would be back soon. She had only originally wanted Huo Qingfeng to leave so she could target Ling Ruoke. She just hadn't expected Huo Qingfeng to send people to protect her secretly, and later, people from the Huo family, including Zhuang Yicheng, arrived.
Now that the Huo family has left, and Zhuang Yicheng has just left as well, dealing with those secretly protecting them should be much simpler. It's just that I never expected to fall into that bitch's trap so easily!
Although her father and brother repeatedly warned her not to cause trouble, she still secretly slipped away, intending to get rid of this bitch before Huo Qingfeng returned. Yang Ziyun's words last time did not make her give up; she believed that as long as Ling Ruoke disappeared, everything would be easier.
Ling Ruoke let out a cold laugh, pressing the military dagger in her hand even tighter. "Gu Zheng, I'm not as ruthless as you, but I'm not a worm to be trampled on repeatedly. You either tell them to back off, or I'll slit your throat. Even if something bad happens to me, I'll be willing to let you, the eldest daughter of the Gu family, die with me. Tell them to back off!"
"Ling Ruoke, even if I gave you the courage of the heavens, you still wouldn't dare!" With the Gu family's power, she didn't believe that a lowly woman would dare to touch her!
Ling Ruoke sneered again, and slightly moved the military dagger in her hand.
Gu Zheng immediately felt a sharp pain; her neck had been cut. If Ling Ruoke had used any more force, she would have cut her throat, and that's when she started to panic.
"Are you backing down or not? If you're not, I'll just keep pulling and see if your throat is tough or my blade is sharper." Ling Ruoke's voice was no longer warm as before, but had become chilling.
Gu Zheng was always aloof and superior; such people valued their lives. Although she felt Ling Ruo wouldn't dare touch her, she didn't dare gamble with her own life. "Get out of the way! All of you, get out of the way!"
Ling Ruoke led her slowly toward her car.
Just then, another car sped up and stopped beside her. The passenger door opened, and the person inside called out, "Ruoke, get in!"
Ling Ruoke bent down, pressed the guzheng down, sat down, moved the knife aside, pushed the guzheng away, and reached out to close the door.
The car sped away, and Ling Ruoke turned her head, only to find that it was Zhuang Yicheng. Hadn't he left?
Zhuang Yicheng focused on driving, stopping the car right in front of her apartment building. He turned to look at the woman. "Are you alright?"
Ling Ruoke shook her head. "Didn't you go back to T City?"
"Hmm." He parked his car downstairs at her company and waited silently, secretly wanting to catch a glimpse of her. Unexpectedly, he actually saw her come downstairs, wandering aimlessly down the street, looking somewhat dejected. He wanted to chase after her, but ultimately restrained himself.
He paused for a moment, about to start the car and head towards the airport, when he suddenly saw several black cars drive by in a convoy. When he got a clearer look at the woman in the last Lamborghini, she seemed somewhat familiar. But he didn't pay much attention to it.
He had already driven a short distance before he suddenly recognized the woman in the car as the eldest daughter of the Gu family. He knew about the complicated relationship between her and Ruoke. So he turned the car around at the next intersection and quickly gave chase.
"Go home and rest. Don't worry, the person you're concerned about will be fine. But you need to be careful yourself, and it's best to find someone capable to protect you."
Ling Ruoke looked at him, then pushed open the door and got out of the car. "Thank you."
Zhuang Yicheng turned the car around and sped away. He didn't even glance at her again.
Ling Ruoke watched the car disappear from sight quickly, stood silently for a long time, then turned around, opened the door, and went inside. Luckily, she had put the keys in her pocket; otherwise, she would have had to go to the company.
She ran straight upstairs and threw herself onto the bed. Closing her eyes, she felt quite tired. She hadn't slept well yesterday, and as she lay there, she drifted off to sleep. Although her sleep wasn't very restful, she kept muttering to herself.
...
I slept until night, and it was already dark outside the window.
In her sleep, Ling Ruoke jolted awake, leaping up abruptly. Someone had sneaked in! She had just gone on alert when she immediately caught a familiar scent. "Qingfeng!"
"Wife." The colonel, who had originally intended to sneak in, pressed the switch and immediately embraced the woman who rushed towards him. Inhaling her delicate fragrance, all his weariness vanished in an instant.
Ling Ruoke pushed him away at that moment, stepping back to look at the person in front of her. She laughed and cried at the same time, hitting him playfully. "You're alright, you're back, you're really back!"
Huo Qingfeng, both amused and exasperated, pulled her back into his arms and kissed her lips. "Baby, your husband is really back. Why don't you touch him?" he said, slipping her hand from her collar to her chest.
A powerful heartbeat pounded beneath her palm, sending ripples through her heart, and tears welled in Ling Ruoke's eyes. She hugged his waist, burying her face in his chest. After a moment, she suddenly opened her mouth and bit his chest.
Huo Qingfeng didn't even frown, nor did he stop her; he simply held her even tighter. The situation was so sudden; she was terrified.
After biting for a while, feeling she had vented enough, Ling Ruoke raised her head, glaring at him, her eyes still wet. She looked just like a child.
Huo Qingfeng felt a sharp pang of heartache. He wrapped his arms around her waist, cradled the back of her head, and kissed her delicate lips deeply. That little trick couldn't hurt him at all, but being unable to contact her made him frantic with worry.
Ling Ruoke was stunned for a moment, then quickly wrapped her arms around his neck, letting him envelop her completely with his passion. Her guard was completely down, her mind went completely blank, and she had no time to think about anything else except his burning kisses and his scalding body temperature.
Their lips were pressed tightly together, and the colonel's hands deftly tore off his wife's clothes. Then, with a swift movement, he ripped off his own t-shirt and tossed it aside. Only when they were naked and pressed together did he slightly release her lips. The person in his arms already had misty eyes, her wet gaze alluring. Her lips, now parted, were even more alluring, radiating boundless temptation.
"Baby, you're driving me crazy!" The colonel's voice was low and hoarse, as if he were parched from the heat of passion. He grabbed her slender waist with both hands and lifted her body up, letting her long legs wrap around his waist and hips.
"Baby..." He lowered his head and kissed her, pressing their bodies together, deeply possessing the person who stirred all his thoughts.
Ling Ruoke tightened her arms around his neck, letting out a suppressed groan. Unable to think, she was already swept into his long-awaited storm, only able to dance to his fierce rhythm.
Perhaps they were too eager for each other; she even felt pain, yet she loved that feeling. That slight pain only served to confirm that he had returned safely. Nothing else mattered anymore.
She didn't know how many times they had sex, or how long they had been entwined; all she knew was that after reaching the pinnacle of pleasure together, Ling Ruoke had no strength left. If it weren't for the news of his return that had excited her so much, she might have already fallen asleep during their lovemaking.
Huo Qingfeng was panting, seeing that her eyes were barely open. There were dark circles under her eyes, clearly she hadn't slept well. He lowered his head and kissed her eyes. "It's alright, go to sleep. I'll be right here, go to sleep."
Ling Ruoke tried hard to open her eyes, wanting to see him, but her vision became increasingly blurry. When he whispered in her ear, "I'm right here," she finally felt relieved and fell into darkness, a slight smile curving her lips.
Huo Qingfeng held her close, letting his breathing gradually calm down. This time he'd gone too far; she was truly exhausted. Even he was panting heavily. It seemed that since meeting Ruoke, their once-subtle desires had become increasingly intense.
No one is truly bland; it all depends on whether you've met that one person who can ignite your passion. This saying is certainly true.
Once her breathing had stabilized, Huo Qingfeng carefully picked her up and carried her into the bathroom. He didn't dare to walk too fast, afraid of disturbing her sleep. Her tense nerves had finally relaxed, and it was time for her to get some rest.
He held her, filled the bathtub with warm water, and carefully placed her inside. One arm supported her head, while the other squeezed out shower gel and slowly applied it to her body. Her fair, delicate skin was now covered with the mottled marks of their lovemaking, like scattered blossoms.
After carefully washing every part of her body, he lay down in the bathtub and let her lie on his chest. The person in his arms frowned slightly, murmured something, snuggled against his chest, and then fell into a deep sleep. Her little mouth was still pouting, looking very affectionate.
Huo Qingfeng smiled and affectionately kissed her forehead. He relaxed his body and slowly closed his eyes. They didn't leave until the water cooled down, then dried each other and lay down together on the soft, comfortable bed. The soft blankets enveloped them both; he pulled her closer and drifted off to sleep.
A beautiful dream. Peace of mind for both.
The next day, Ling Ruoke was the first to wake up. She had been half-asleep, dreaming that the colonel was leaving, and she jolted awake. Without even looking up, the strong heartbeat in her ears and the burning heat beneath her told her it wasn't a dream. Her colonel had returned!
Afraid of waking him, I didn't dare move, remaining in the same position, and closed my eyes again. Whatever time it is, I'll just take another nap.
Just then, a low laugh came from above.
Ling Ruoke suddenly opened her eyes and gently propped herself up with her hand. Her colonel was looking at her with a half-smile, his eyes filled with tenderness and doting affection. Everything was so familiar.
She gazed quietly into his smiling eyes, then lowered her head and nuzzled his face, saying, "I miss you, I miss you so much." Her voice was low and husky, with a hint of languor, as she had just woken up.
"Honey, if you tempt me again, I won't be able to resist!" He had taken her three times last night, but after several hours of rest, his morning urges remained unaffected. He was a little worried about her health; her slender waist must be incredibly sore.
Ling Ruoke smiled radiantly, even playfully bringing her lips close to his ear and whispering, "Then don't hold back."
"Wife!" Huo Qingfeng called out, feeling both helpless and eager. He cupped her face, kissed her lips, and asked, "Wife, are you sure?"
Ling Ruoke didn't answer his question; she simply moved away from him. "If you can't do it, then forget it."
Before she could finish speaking, he flipped her over and pinned her down, letting out a scream.
"Wife, even if you beg for mercy, I won't stop." A man's virility has been questioned; if he could still tolerate this, he wouldn't be a man!
After another round of passionate lovemaking, both of them were starving when things calmed down. They lay down for a while, then reluctantly got up.
I don't know if it was breakfast or lunch, but they made it together. From beginning to end, the colonel's arm never left her waist. The two of them were like conjoined twins, pressed together the whole time, their bodies burning with passion.
After eating and drinking our fill, we didn't want to move, so we just snuggled up on the sofa and watched TV. But watching TV was less about enjoying the tranquility of being together and more about savoring the moment.
"Has the matter of colluding with drug lords been resolved?" After a long silence, Ling Ruoke tugged at his sleeve and asked.
Huo Qingfeng raised his hand and brushed the hair from her face. "Don't worry, that little scheme is nothing. Calling it a scheme is giving it too much credit. Besides, in your eyes, is your husband really that incompetent?"
He didn't tell her that what mattered wasn't the petty scheme itself, but the time it bought for certain people. It was a case of the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind; the outcome was still uncertain.
Ling Ruoke pouted and complained, "It's all your fault. Last time you said that the darkness of this world was beyond my imagination, and I've been remembering that sentence ever since, it's scared me to death." Sometimes it's like that, if no one brings it up, you won't think about it that way. But once it's brought up, even if it's impossible, you'll still try to twist it in that direction.
"What a silly girl!" Huo Qingfeng pinched her upturned nose and kissed her forehead. "I'm sorry for making my wife worry."
Ling Ruoke reached out and pinched him, pouting and glaring at him. "I'll forgive you this time, but if you make me worry like this again next time, I'll punish you!"
"How should I punish her?" Huo Qingfeng didn't care at all; she was always tough on the outside but soft on the inside, and he couldn't bear to do it.
Ling Ruoke's eyes darted around, then suddenly lit up. "I've got it! The punishment is that you can only have marital relations once a month!"
"You dare!" Huo Qingfeng immediately reached out and scratched a sensitive spot on her waist.
"Hahaha... Help me..." Ling Ruoke couldn't help but laugh, twisting her body and shouting for mercy.
When Huo Qingfeng stopped, she choked, her eyes filled with tears. He caught her rolling body, placed one hand on her waist, and threatened, "Still dare to say once a month?"
Ling Ruoke dared not say anything more, shrinking back and hurriedly saying she wouldn't dare.
Huo Qingfeng then embraced her tightly, kissing her again and again, still wanting more. Her delicate lips were like poppies, addictive.
Ling Ruo dared not provoke him again. Now that he was back, there were some things she didn't want to ask, and even if she did, he might not tell her. So she simply kept quiet and snuggled in his arms, enjoying this sweet moment that belonged to her.
For the first time, she felt that being a military wife was really tough; she couldn't even spend a little more time with her husband. Despite this, she didn't complain. She was gentle yet very determined; once she made her choice, she wouldn't complain or regret it.
Huo Qingfeng didn't want to say anything more; he just wanted to hold his woman close and kiss her from time to time. Sometimes he even had the illusion that the long separation was just to come home and hold this woman in his arms, showering her with love.
Didn't someone say, somewhat cynically, that separation is for the sake of being together better? Now it seems that there's some truth to that cynical statement.
Huo Qingfeng smiled slightly, his heart at peace. Even if he betrayed the world, he would never let down the little woman in his arms.
If someone hadn't called, they probably would have stayed together like that all day, not going anywhere.
The phone rang for a long time, and the two of them remained huddled together, unwilling to move.
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