Chapter 6
There were only three or four hours left until dawn, but the living room of the Jiang family villa was still brightly lit.
In the living room, Jiang Mu sat upright on the sofa. His overly tall twin brother leaned lazily on his arm, throwing a slice of orange in his hand and catching it with his mouth. He could eat fruit in a hundred different ways.
Hearing the sound of the door opening, they both looked towards the door.
Lu Chao suddenly jumped up from his brother's body. "Dad, you're back! How was today's negotiation? I saw that Ian Tang online, and I thought his smile was a bit annoying."
Jiang Mu rubbed his sore arm and said, "Dad, today we're going to visit our great-grandfather. His condition is getting worse."
Jiang Yun first responded to Lu Chao's evaluation of Ian: "Indeed." Then he said to Jiang Mu: "I will find time to visit Marshal Lu. Now, you should go to bed."
Jiang Yun returned to the master bedroom alone. Under the effect of a large amount of barrier agents, a day of diplomatic activities did not leave any other Alpha pheromone smell on him.
After taking a shower, he lay down on the single bed and closed his eyes in the darkness.
He needs good sleep to ensure his high-intensity work.
Fortunately, he no longer suffered from insomnia from a very early age.
Jiang Yun slept soundly. When he woke up, he could vaguely hear the sound of running water coming from the bathroom.
Even if the bathroom on the second floor was broken, the twins wouldn't come to his room to use it without permission. This was a strange thing, but what was even stranger was that he didn't think it was strange.
Jiang Yun looked at the other side of the double bed, his eyelids drooping slightly, and his palms brushed across the pillow that was still warm.
The sound of running water in the bathroom gradually became clearer. Jiang Yun sat up, picked up a coat from the floor-standing clothes rack beside the bed and put it on his shoulders.
It was a dark green military uniform with a familiar fragrance, the most reassuring and comfortable smell for him.
Unfortunately, this military uniform is too big. If it were any bigger, his shoulders wouldn’t be able to hold it.
She's only a few years older than him, so why is her figure so different?
Jiang Yun thought for a moment and concluded that he should eat more.
He held his military uniform tightly in his hands, got out of bed barefoot, and walked to the kitchen on the slightly cool floor.
There was a loaf of bread on the kitchen counter. Jiang Yun was a little hungry, and before he could even walk to the side closest to breakfast, he bent down and reached out to grab the soft, sweet-smelling bread.
The noise in the bathroom disappeared without a trace. Jiang Yun took a bite of bread and suddenly heard someone calling his name: "-Jiang Yun."
Jiang Yun subconsciously turned his head, only to see a tall, blurry outline.
He immediately lowered his head.
He didn't want to see him at all.
"I caught you eating. Didn't we agree to take you for a physical examination today? You have to be on an empty stomach."
Jiang Yun wrapped himself in the young man's military uniform and silently refused to answer.
"Hmm? What's wrong with you?" the voice continued, "Why don't you dare look at me, Jiang Yun?"
The distant yet familiar pheromone seeped into Jiang Yun's body bit by bit, like a ray of fire that penetrated every pore, forcibly awakening his glands that had been dry for a long time.
Jiang Yun's body became hot uncontrollably and his breathing became rapid, but his mind was surprisingly clear.
Colonel Lu died a long time ago.
This is just a precursor to the estrus period. It needs no explanation and has no extra meaning.
He still has a tough battle to fight, and he can't enter the estrus period early.
He cannot be influenced by anyone, not even Colonel Lu.
Jiang Yun made up his mind. He thought it necessary for him to take a look at the false illusion in his dream.
Then, he would issue the most stern warning, warning the Alpha to collect his pheromones and stay as far away from him as possible.
——Colonel Lu, please don't visit my dreams again.
Jiang Yun thought so and finally raised his eyes.
In an instant, a white light suddenly lit up and quickly occupied his entire field of vision.
He didn't have time to say a word, nor did he have time to look at the face he hadn't seen for many years. The young man's blurry face suddenly disappeared in the white light.
…
Jiang Yun lay on the single bed and slowly opened his eyes.
It was still dark and the bathroom was quiet, without the sound of running water. On the floor-standing clothes rack not far away was only a suit jacket belonging to Jiang Yun.
Jiang Yun was in a daze for a while, then he sat up with his legs bent, raised his hand and touched the back of his neck.
The bite marks left on the wedding day became lighter and lighter with the passage of time, but the glands covered by the bite marks were still slightly hot, just like in the dream.
Jiang Yun turned his head and looked quietly at the photo on the bedside table that was given to him as a "gift".
He hesitated for a long, long time, until a ray of light appeared by the window.
Finally, he picked it up.
In the fading light of day, during the seventeen years of the past, he silently stared at the young Omega in the photo.
...The wife who steals bread.
Jiang Yun's pale fingertips slowly tightened their grip on the bread in the photo.
But Colonel Lu, the Omega in the photo clearly shouldn't be eating this bread.
If he doesn't eat, you will take him to the hospital for a physical examination that day - the day before you go on your mission.
Then, you will know...you will know.
If you knew, would you... would you give up that extremely dangerous mission just to accompany him?
He couldn't figure it out. For a long time after Colonel Lu's death, the Omega couldn't figure it out.
Why did I choose to eat that bread that day?
Jiang Yun lowered his head, resting his forehead, which was covered with sweat, on his knees. His eyebrows and eyes, hidden among his hair, revealed a hint of coldness after waking up from a dream.
"Don't come out and cause trouble at a time like this," Jiang Yun slowly put the photo into his palm and whispered the warning he hadn't said in his dream: "Colonel Lu."
Jiang Yun maintained the same sitting position on the single bed until the AI butler knocked on the master bedroom door at 7 o'clock in the morning.
"Mr. Jiang, good morning." The AI butler spoke with a familiar, mechanical tone, the same voice he'd used every day for the past seventeen years. "We've detected that your hormone levels are about to cross the threshold. Normally, your estrus period will begin within a week. Please prepare in advance."
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The negotiations between the Alliance and the Olin Empire came to an abrupt halt after the first phase, and the two sides were still quite far from reaching a consensus.
With five minutes left before the end of the workday, Zhong Man reported today's summary to Jiang Yun in the Foreign Minister's office: "The Olin Empire has no objection to the decision to postpone the second phase of the negotiations. Ian Tang doesn't seem to be in a hurry at all. His original words were, 'You guys take your time to think about it. I really like the environment and climate of the Alliance Capital. I'll just treat it as a vacation here. If...'"
Zhong Man paused, unsure whether to continue.
Jiang Yun: "Speak."
Zhong Man had no choice but to repeat timidly: "'It would be even better if your Foreign Minister Jiang could do me the honor of having a drink with me.'"
Jiang Yun had long been accustomed to the frivolity of some Alphas. This level of offense was not even worth him frowning: "Keep staring at them."
"Yes." Zhong Man breathed a sigh of relief. "Also, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Miyazawa, has called you personally, hoping to meet with you as soon as possible regarding Colonel Lu's remains."
Jiang Yun sneered: "Olin is not anxious, but the Union Congress is anxious."
In the holographic projection, Alpha, who was sitting in the Speaker's car, was wearing glasses with gold rims. The thin gold chains on the frames hung down along both sides of his face, making him look somewhat classical and luxurious. He did not look like a powerful Speaker of Parliament, but more like a university professor who was obsessed with ancient literature.
"The latest news from the space station is that several A-class battleships of the Orin Empire have landed on Ice Wasteland Planet γ." Miyazawa said to Jiang Yun, "The planet is currently under strict surveillance by the other party. According to the Interstellar Convention, we have no right to conduct surveys, searches, or other human activities on planets belonging to other countries..."
Jiang Yun interrupted coldly: "What do you want to say?"
Miyazawa said tactfully, "As one of the drafters of the Interstellar Treaty, there are some things you should know better than me. Jiang Yun, your style of action is too tough, and many people in Congress are worried that you will join forces with the military to take unnecessary measures."
Jiang Yun sat behind his desk, clasping his fingers together: "For example?"
Jiang Yun's fingers are slender and white, with neat and round fingertips and soft color. They look nothing like words like "weapons" and "war".
Gong Ze looked at Jiang Yun's hand and said calmly, "Colonel Lu Huai's contributions to all citizens of the Alliance deserve the highest respect. For this reason, the Alliance is willing to give up 5% of the mining rights to the K2-19b nucleus in exchange for Colonel Lu's early return to his homeland and rest in peace. So, Jiang Yun, you only need to obtain 60% of the mining rights now."
Jiang Yun raised his eyebrows slightly, looking a little surprised: "60%?"
Miyazawa nodded. "Our bottom line is 60%. If we can get Colonel Lu back at a lower price, that would be even better."
"Interesting! When did you become so generous?" Jiang Yun examined Gong Ze, his cold gaze seemingly able to peel off any hypocrisy. "Or is it that there's something you're looking for among Colonel Lu's belongings?"
Miyazawa had an impeccable smile on his face: "You think too much, Minister Jiang."
"Then let me ask this a different way." Jiang Yun leaned back slightly, leaning against the wide chair. "What do you want from Colonel Lu?"
Miyazawa's words were still beautiful and high-sounding: "Colonel Lu is a hero of the Alliance. We are willing to make concessions to the Olin Empire for him, simply because he is worthy.
"'Hero'." Jiang Yun scoffed. "If Lu Huai knew his body had become a bargaining chip in the hands of the Olin Empire, the heroic spirit would probably be so depressed that he wouldn't even bother to float."
Gong Ze is older than Jiang Yun. He entered politics right after graduating from university, and of course he had seen Lu Huai seventeen years ago.
The young colonel carried out his mission with a measured and decisive attitude that was unbelievable for his age. Although Miyazawa didn't know his private character, he couldn't imagine that Colonel Lu's heroic spirit would be "so depressed that he didn't even bother to fly."
Miyazawa realized later that the usually strong diplomat seemed to have played a hellish joke, and Jiang Yun's cold and beautiful face also had a vivid and dazzling color because of this joke.
Jiang Yun rarely mentions her husband who died young in front of outsiders. Sometimes people forget that he and Lu Huai were once a young couple no different from ordinary AOs.
Even though the marriage only lasted two months, and even though few people had seen them together.
Gong Ze looked at Jiang Yun in silence for a while, then suddenly changed the subject: "Has Marshal Lu's condition improved recently? The last time I visited him in the sanatorium, his mental state didn't seem optimistic. If we can bring his only grandson back to the family, it would be considered as fulfilling his wish."
Jiang Yun raised his eyes slightly, and there was finally a hint of personal emotion in his eyes.
"Also, I heard that the Olin Empire's Foreign Minister's attitude towards you is quite intriguing." Miyazawa chose his words carefully: "He treats you..."
"As everyone knows, Ian Tang only cares about two things: money and energy. If he does anything intriguing, it's only because of these two things." Jiang Yun didn't want to waste time on such a boring question. "It's getting late. Does Speaker Gong have anything else to say?"
Miyazawa hesitated for two seconds, then smiled again. "It's time for dinner. I'm not far from the diplomatic building now. Do you want to go get something to eat before leaving get off work?"
"No." Jiang Yun rarely talked about his family at work, but this time he said, "My child is still waiting for me."
Miyazawa didn't force it, his voice was very gentle: "Okay, be careful on the way home."
"Tell Congress," Jiang Yun said at the last moment before turning off the phone, "I don't need that 5% to bring the children's father home."
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