Shen Jingyu had an exceptional grasp of both distance and intimacy. As a result, he managed to dismiss the young female officer within the hour, and even sent his cousin away in the process.
Rong Xigu, lounging on the bed opposite him, teased his friend, "You really are adhering to the virtues of a husband! I heard that this young lady has joined the military and is now part of your unit—all for you! Can you really remain so cold and indifferent towards her?"
Shen Jingyu lay on his own bed, facing away from Rong Xigu. Initially, he had no intention of responding, but for some inexplicable reason, he spoke up, "In this lifetime, there is only one woman for me! If I have memories in my next life, I will still seek Su Xing."
Rong Xigu grinned broadly. "A good friend should always be in sync! As for me, I only want Lu Xiangyi. I wonder how that girl is doing in her current condition. This godforsaken place doesn’t even have a signal! But thankfully, Brother Han is there to take care of her."
"Lu Xiangzhuang must be quite busy lately; he probably has to look after two women," Shen Jingyu remarked sharply. Lu Xiangzhuang was a capable man, and when he openly gazed at a woman with affection, it was clear that Mu Beiyao had already captured his heart. After returning home this time, good news was likely to follow.
But as for him and Su Xing, he wondered if they could live peacefully after this trip. "Will you marry Lu Xiangyi after returning?" Shen Jingyu asked.
Rong Xigu sat up at the question. "Stop prattling about family matters! I need to take this seriously! We were engaged since we were young; it’s just that I took this path first! Our feelings for each other have been solidified for years! After all this time, not only do I want to keep others away from her, but if there's even a male fly nearby, I'd swat it away!"
Shen Jingyu listened impatiently. "Let’s sleep! You’re just rambling!"
Rong Xigu was energized by the conversation and insisted on continuing. "As long as she understands me, I'll get our marriage certificate right away! The wedding probably can’t be too extravagant given my status. But my older brother Da Jiu likely won’t be satisfied with that; however, he’ll be busy with his own wife too. Maybe I can seize the opportunity and handle it smoothly without bothering him!"
"So Captain Shen, do you have any plans for tonight? You should give her a grand wedding! Not to mention your identity as President Shen—last year she treated you so well and waited for you for so long; you owe her a perfect ceremony!"
Shen Jingyu was well aware of all this. But who could guarantee that he would truly be able to accompany her forever?
He was his own father. His mother had lived a mundane life, while Su Xing was psychologically strong. But what about longing? Does losing what one once had create an even greater contrast?
"I think you're overthinking it!" Rong Xigu, though a valiant soldier, still had a delicate heart.
"If it weren't for those concerns, you two would have already gotten your marriage certificate, right?"
Shen Jingyu also sat up.
"Do you know my dad is not dead?"
Shen Jingyu's sudden question struck like thunder, and Rong Xigu's dark grape-like eyes froze in surprise, lingering in a long moment of shock.
"When my grandfather arranged for you to be by my side, did he say anything to you?"
Rong Xigu replied, "Old topic? Am I shameless? Back then, you put me through so much here."
Shen Jingyu knew what he was thinking and urged him to get to the point: "I've already found some clues!"
Rong Xigu was somewhat taken aback. "That matter is classified. How did you find out?"
After saying this, Rong Xigu instinctively covered his mouth.
"This tent isn’t soundproof!"
After a moment of thought, Rong Xigu got up and sat by his bed.
"Actually, I didn’t hear it from your grandfather! My dad mentioned a secret mission to my grandfather once, and I deduced it myself. But I never had any solid evidence, so I couldn’t tell you! I didn’t want to give you false hope!"
"And after all these years without finding this person, do you really think you can find him?"
Shen Jingyu's deep gaze fell downwards. "Nothing is impossible in this world; it just takes someone with determination. All secrets will eventually surface! I believe that when Zhan Ying comes back for revenge, the truth won't be far behind!"
"Then what are you still worried about? Hurry up and finish these matters so you can go home and marry your wife!"
We all know that you will never let go of Su Xing, so the issues you're tangled up with aren't really problems! All your efforts should be directed towards that one goal! Other obstacles are not challenges!
Shen Jingyu quietly watched his friend for a moment before kicking him lightly and turning over to sleep.
"Once it's done, just throw it away! How heartless!" Rong Xigu yawned and went back to sleep as well.
Before closing his eyes, he finally realized that Shen Jingyu was just trying to extract information from him! What was all this talk about marriage and finding a wife? That was already a done deal! Asking was pointless! Yet, the other party had managed to draw out his biggest secret so casually!
Rong Xigu couldn't help but start to doubt. If one day he were captured by the enemy, would his mouth be just as loose? Would he end up betraying them?
In the following week, Shen Jingyu and Rong Xigu lived through endless days and nights, continuously infiltrating a tightly guarded research center to carry out their rescue mission. Meanwhile, Su Xing had enough time to recover and make his way back home.
Mu Beiyao, having just recovered from a serious illness, looked somewhat pale. Having faced death once, she felt it was time to prioritize things she had put off after returning home!
Her heart fluttered! Did she want to get married? Su Xing hit the nail on the head!
On the same flight, Lu Xiangzhuang faintly curled his lips. This time, he had arranged for a private plane, which was extremely comfortable. Besides caring for his little master’s feelings, he was probably also concerned about Mu Beiyao!
However, their interactions during this time remained rather ambiguous. They occasionally exchanged dreams in their sleep! When Lu Xiangzhuang asked her about it, she stubbornly refused to admit anything! But gradually, her attitude towards him seemed to change; she began to talk more and their interactions became more natural.
He recalled waking up one day to find himself holding Lu Xiangzhuang's arm. Mu Beiyao was startled at first but then quietly observed the man sleeping against the headboard.
Lu Xiangzhuang was indeed handsome—he had that classic good looks combined with an air of sophistication that easily attracted young hearts. Although Mu Beiyao had encountered many dominant CEOs around her, she felt from the very beginning that Lu Xiangzhuang was different!
This realization led to arguments between them later on, and Mu Beiyao was even more surprised by her own lack of composure.
Today, as she quietly gazed at the man’s curled eyelashes and gentle cheeks, it seemed he truly suited her taste.
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