The night was dark, and the wind rustled the branches, making eerie sounds.
This is a uniquely designed villa nestled in a valley, surrounded by mountains on three sides, with only the entrance facing the valley floor. In ancient times, this would have been a strategically important and easily defensible location, similar to Shanhaiguan Pass.
The spacious bedroom was filled with nothing but black and white, with no other colors whatsoever. Even the sheets and duvet covers were white, making it look more like a hospital bed.
After a private doctor's emergency treatment, the man in the bed was out of danger. He was extremely muscular, and the thin sheet couldn't conceal his powerful presence. It was a pity that his injury greatly diminished his intimidating aura; otherwise, he would have been like a cheetah feigning sleep, ready to leap up and kill at any moment.
Xiao Yan waved his hand, dismissing everyone. He lit a cigarette and stood by the window.
Turning his head to look at the person on the bed, he thought to himself, "To confirm a disfigured female corpse, you knew it was a trap set by the Blazing Flame Gang, yet you still went. Boss, do you hate her, or do you love her? Do you want revenge, or do you want to keep her by your side?"
I, lying on the bed, had no idea what he was thinking. My brows were furrowed tightly, and I seemed restless even in my unconscious state.
"Ling Ruoke, you cannot die without my permission..."
When Xiao Yan clearly heard the name he murmured, he wasn't surprised. He simply frowned, exhaled a puff of smoke, and sighed softly.
It's true what they say, those involved are often blinded by their own perspective.
...
Huo Qingfeng had been getting increasingly frustrated these past few days because Ruo Ke had refused to answer his calls ever since they parted ways that noon. To make matters worse, the military had new deployments to make these days, and he couldn't find the time to see her.
Thinking of this, Huo Qingfeng took a few deep drags on his cigarette, his brows furrowed like a twisted rope.
"Captain, you wanted to see me?"
Fu Peigang ran over and, unsurprisingly, saw that the captain had turned into a chimney again. He had heard from his wife that Ruoke seemed to be in a bad mood these past two days, and the captain was probably smoking heavily because of it.
"Sit down, what are you doing standing there like a telephone pole?" Huo Qingfeng slapped the seat next to him and roared gruffly.
Fu Peigang, unfazed, plopped down. He casually plucked a blade of grass, stuffed it into his mouth, and held it there.
Huo Qingfeng offered him a cigarette, but he refused. "What, you've quit?"
"My wife won't let me smoke too much, otherwise she'll make me sleep on the floor, hehe." Actually, what Shishi really said was that if he didn't mind, she wouldn't have any more children. For his son's sake, Fu Peigang has to learn to quit smoking; he generally doesn't smoke unless he absolutely can't stand it.
Huo Qingfeng raised his foot and kicked. "You brat, trying to show off in front of me, huh?"
He was already in a bad mood, and this guy actually dared to flaunt his happiness with him. He was itching for a beating!
Fu Peigang dodged his swift kick and scrambled back. "Captain, I'm telling you, just take Ruoke down already. It'll save you from this nerve-wracking smoking. Women are like that; once you've got her, everything will be easier!"
Huo Qingfeng glanced at him. "So you forced Tan Peishi into marriage with you, that's why she was forced to marry you, right?"
Fu Peigang felt wronged. "Captain, I was just giving you advice, why do you keep poking fun at me?"
"Tan Peishi really doesn't know what happened to Ruoke?" Huo Qingfeng took a few more deep drags on his cigarette at the mention of this.
"She said she went out that day and came back feeling unwell, and she's been sullen ever since. When asked, she wouldn't say anything, only that it was too hot and she was a little tired."
Similar to the information he had received before, Huo Qingfeng remained silent for a moment, then waved his hand. "I understand, you can go back now."
Seeing that he was in a bad mood, Fu Peigang didn't dare to say anything and ran back home.
Huo Qingfeng finished his cigarette in a few puffs and lit another. He frowned, thinking: How come coaxing a woman is more tiring than training and missions! But if he just gives up, he can't bear to. It's really heartbreaking.
...
Ling Ruoke has been looking at job websites for the past two days, browsing through all the possible information. However, Z City is a small city, and even after searching all the websites, there were very few job postings.
She was thinking of going out for a stroll today and seeing if there were any job postings.
Ling Ruoke made breakfast and was just starting to eat with Tan Peishi when Fu Peigang returned. Huo Qingfeng came with him.
Ling Ruoke glanced at the tall, imposing figure, then looked away. Suddenly, she felt all the dumplings she had painstakingly made had lost their flavor. She smiled, then stood up.
"You haven't had breakfast yet, have you? We made dumplings. I'll get you some sauce dishes now."
"No need, we've already eaten." The two of them sat down on the sofa, one after the other.
"Oh." Ling Ruoke sat back down and slowly ate her dumplings. However, being stared at by two burning gazes made her lose her appetite, but she didn't want to tell them to stop looking.
A meal of juicy dumplings left Ling Ruoke completely unable to enjoy it. After finishing, she insisted on washing the dishes and cleaning the kitchen, only to be chased out by Tan Peishi.
As soon as she stepped out of the kitchen, she met Huo Qingfeng's piercing eyes and immediately felt uneasy. She was considering whether to find an excuse to hide in her room.
Huo Qingfeng abruptly stood up, strode over, grabbed Ruo Ke's hand, and pulled her back into the room. He slammed the door shut and locked it.
"You—" Ling Ruoke was about to ask if he was in a bad mood when Huo Qingfeng suddenly hugged her. His slightly protruding chin rested on her neck, making her instinctively shrink back. His lips landed on her skin, making her stiffen all over.
"Ruo Ke, Ruo Ke..." He just called her name without saying a word.
"Um, could you let go of me first?"
"No, I won't let go! I won't let go no matter what!"
Huo Qingfeng hugged her tightly, but it still wasn't enough, so he turned her struggling body around. As soon as she opened her mouth to say something, he lowered his head and captured her lips, which he had been longing to speak for days, sucking them firmly.
"Um……"
Before Ling Ruoke could react, she was kissed. A strong arm held her tightly in his embrace, preventing her from moving. The large hand supporting the back of her head left her nowhere to escape, only able to endure his domineering and passionate nature.
If Fu Peigang hadn't knocked on the door to remind him that it was time to leave, Huo Qingfeng would never have let go of her so easily.
He leaned down, his forehead touching hers, their heavy breaths mingling. "Ruoke, I have to go out on business. Don't think about anything, I'll handle anything, no matter how big the problem is, just wait patiently for me to come back."
Ling Ruoke's eyes were glazed over from the kiss, and she could only vaguely hear what he was saying. She just stared at him with her watery eyes.
Huo Qingfeng let out a groan as he was stared at by those captivating eyes. He hugged her tightly, kissed her hard, and then slipped away.
Ling Ruoke stared blankly for a long time before she came back to her senses.
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