Chapter 369 The dog eats dog food. All the fatigue, tension, and exhaustion after a high-intensity surgery.
In that instant, all of that vanished, overwhelmed by the sudden warmth and dependence in my arms.
Gu Huaiye froze for a few seconds before slowly and tentatively raising his hand, which had been hanging by his side.
Finally, it gently landed on Xia Zhining's slightly trembling back.
The gentle night enveloped the couple who finally had a brief embrace.
Not far away, Dark Star had a small, fluffy snowball on its head, and the two of them, one big and one small, could see the whole scene clearly.
[Woof! Xia Xia is hugging her owner!!]
Dark Star was so excited that its tail was almost leaving afterimages, but it bit its own muzzle tightly and made a "woof woof" sound.
They were afraid that even the slightest movement would shatter this historic moment.
The snowball perched on its head covered its three-lobed mouth tightly with its two tiny paws, its black bean eyes wide open: [Aaaaaah! My mountain! Ningning actually hugged that cold-faced devil?!]
[OMG! This is the biggest news of the year! It's even more exciting than the new flavor of meat jerky!]
Gu Huaiye felt the real warmth and affection in his arms, and his nerves, which had been stretched to the limit, seemed to be gently soothed.
He closed his bloodshot eyelids tightly and gently rested his chin on Xia Zhining's soft hair.
Let yourself immerse yourself in this brief moment of peace, where all burdens are lifted.
Xia Zhining hugged Gu Huaiye for a few seconds before realizing her actions and blushing. Was she too impulsive and abrupt?
Just as she was about to loosen her grip slightly, she felt Gu Huaiye's chin, which was resting on the top of her head, seem to relax and sink a little more, and the hands that were originally supporting her back also tightened slightly.
Well... it seems that someone doesn't seem to dislike this abruptness.
"You must be very tired."
Xia Zhining buried her face in his chest and asked in a muffled voice, her voice filled with heartache.
Gu Huaiye didn't answer immediately, but hugged her tighter and said in a hoarse, weary voice, "Tired."
"But it's worth it."
For two soldiers who were snatched back from the brink of death.
For the sake of this land behind us that needs protection.
For the vibrant, warm person in his arms at this moment, for whom he is willing to give everything.
It's all worth it.
Xia Zhining's heart was struck hard by these three words, feeling a bittersweet mix of emotions, yet also an indescribable sense of security and profound emotion.
She stopped speaking and buried her face even deeper into Gu Huaiye's broad and reliable chest.
The air around my nose was filled with the reassuring, faint scent of disinfectant emanating from him, as if it could wash away all the blood and gunpowder.
At this moment, no further words are needed.
Gu Huaiye closed his eyes and held her quietly for a while before reluctantly letting go, as if he had used up all his willpower.
He looked down at her and said, half-jokingly:
"If you hug me first, I can't just let you hug me for nothing; I have to take responsibility."
Upon hearing this, Xia Zhining's face immediately tightened, her expression becoming more serious and earnest than ever before, and she said, word by word:
"Okay, I will take responsibility for you."
Gu Huaiye's eyes darkened instantly.
A huge wave of joy surged through him, but he managed to restrain it within the dam of reason.
His Adam's apple bobbed slightly: "...Which one is responsible?"
Xia Zhining tilted her head and thought about it very seriously for a moment. Suddenly, she stood on tiptoe and kissed Gu Huaiye's cheek.
Gu Huaiye was taken aback. The touch was soft, slightly cool, and carried her unique fresh scent.
“This kind of responsibility.” Xia Zhining stepped back, her face slightly flushed, but her eyes shone like stars, and her tone was resolute: “To be responsible to the end.”
Gu Huaiye seemed frozen by that gentle kiss. He took a deep breath, suppressed his surging emotions, looked into her eyes, and solemnly and clearly made his request:
"Then, Gu Huaiye, apply to become Director Xia's official boyfriend."
Xia Zhining's eyes curved into crescents. Without the slightest hesitation, she stood on tiptoe again and accurately stamped a "stamp" on his other cheek.
"Approved." Her eyes crinkled with a smile, and her voice was clear and crisp. "It's officially stamped and effective."
Gu Huaiye's eyes darkened, and he restrained himself by kissing her forehead.
"Honey, go and rest first. I... still need to finish compiling the final injury report."
He had to find something to do, otherwise he was afraid he wouldn't be able to stop himself from holding her.
Now that I'm not tired anymore, I might as well finish up the last bit of work so I can finally feel at ease.
Gu Huaiye was about to let go of Xia Zhining to finish up the work.
Dark Star, who had been watching with great interest and enjoying the dog food all day, couldn't take it anymore!
It spotted the tiny gap between the two as they were about to separate and darted away in a flash.
Its sturdy body was like a furry wall, its tail nestled against Xia Zhining's knees, and its head pressed against Gu Huaiye's calf.
They were forcibly "pushed" together again!
That's not enough!
Dark Star's usually imposing tail was now as agile as a whip, quickly rising and wrapping around the backs of their legs.
They were clearly determined to "lock it in! It has to be locked in! No one can separate them!"
Dark Star cried out in desperation, wishing it were a snake!
Just twist them into a pretzel shape and see how they can separate them!
Just then, Ji Shuyun, leading a majestic black police dog, finished his outer patrol and stepped into the camp.
Ji Shuyun was immediately wide awake and no longer sleepy.
He spotted this heart-wrenching scene at a glance.
The scene was so warm and sweet it was almost bubbly, like a scene from an idol drama.
Well, if the main character wasn't my own sister.
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