Mr.President, Let's Get a Divorce-Chapter 420 - 411 You said you’d tell me when you return to the country, now I’m right in front of you (6000 characters)_4

Chapter 420: 411 You said you’d tell me when you return to the country, now I’m right in front of you (6000 characters)_4

They set up three tents, one for the President and the President’s wife, leaving two others.

Lu Xiaoer, being a girl, obviously took one, while Zhongli Wuzhi shamelessly squeezed into it as well.

The other four took turns in pairs.

Night fell quickly, and time passed just as swiftly.

Song Yangling and Qin Shu sat in the car for the night watch, taking the first half, while Cong Han and Feng Hua took over for the latter half.

Qin Shu had been quite disheartened these past few days...

It was only now, with everyone hiding out on this mountaintop and stealing a moment of leisure, that Song Yangling had the chance to pay some attention to his wounded heart.

"Actually, when Captain Xiao Hua first arrived at the President Mansion, she was assigned to the President’s side almost immediately. Not long after, many rumors started circulating privately," said Song Yangling to Qin Shu.

"Everyone could see that you really liked Captain Xiao Hua, but... in the military, it’s best not to get too involved with personal emotions."

"I just feel very sad, I never really thought... she had always used a fake name," Qin Shu murmured,

"I thought we, the ’Osprey’ assault team members, were all truly honest and trusting with each other..."

"Ah Shu, you are a bit younger than us, and there might be some things you don’t quite understand. I can relate, but everyone has their views, experiences, and decisions," Song Yangling said somewhat patronizingly.

"I’ve known Captain Xiao Hua longer than all of you back when we were at Xilin Military Academy. I always felt she was different from others, not just in military skills and abilities but also in her aura and demeanor."

His thoughts drifted into the distance, reminiscing about the days in Xilin, which truly seemed like the carefree happiest days.

"Captain Xiao Hua has her unspeakable difficulties. You don’t need to take this to heart about our trust. Have you forgotten how many times she led us through dangers during our missions?" ƒreewebɳovel.com

"I understand the reasoning, but it just... feels a bit tough..."

Qin Shu slightly turned his head, gazing toward the farthest tent where the lights were already out...

"Who could have imagined that the female officer who fought and retreated alongside us on the battlefield would be the President’s wife..."

Song Yangling nodded,

"Indeed, nobody expected that."

Qin Shu wiped his face,

"Xiao Lingzi, it’s alright, you don’t have to think I have too many thoughts on this. You know me, I’m straightforward, and my emotions tend to show..."

"Yes, I know."

"After this passes, and having been shocked so many times, it will be nothing."

The little spark of secret admiration in Qin Shu’s heart hadn’t even had the chance to ignite before it was extinguished.

"Otherwise... what can you do about it?"

Song Yangling sighed,

"After all, having a rival so powerful as to seem like they are cheating in a game, even if you..."

"Xiao Lingzi!"

Qin Shu growled at him softly, his face red and he snorted.

Holding back a laugh, Song Yangling knew Qin Shu was very innocent.

He patted Qin Shu’s shoulder and smoothed his back in comfort.

"Actually, I’ve known... not just Mr. President, but when Commander Lu Ziqing appeared back then, I knew I didn’t stand a chance."

Qin Shu was only twenty-four years old, a mature age for any young man.

"Especially seeing the captain and Commander Lu chatting on the deck, I really felt from the bottom of my heart that the captain deserved someone like Commander Lu at least."

He suddenly laughed,

"But who knew, even Commander Lu wasn’t qualified, she turned out to be... the First Lady."

In this regard, Song Yangling could completely sympathize with Qin Shu, all four of their comrades felt the same.

Stunned, shocked, utterly at a loss.

Even now, they were still somewhat in a daze, feeling it was all too surreal.

"Mr. President took such a huge risk for her, hiding his identity, and personally went to country M to pick her up... Just this affection alone, who could match that."

"My little feelings are completely insignificant in their presence."

"But I think... there are a lot of things between Mr. President and Captain Xiao Hua that us ordinary people cannot comprehend..."

"Mr. President is very insecure."

At this point, Qin Shu hit the nail on the head, "That kind of fear that the captain might leave, might abandon him."

Song Yangling thought about it and realized Qin Shu was quite right; perhaps he also feared the captain might leave.

"Qin Shu."

"...Yes?"

"We must ensure Mr. President and the President’s wife are safely escorted back to our country. For this, even if it cost us our lives, it’s worth it."

"...Understood."

This level of awareness, Qin Shu still possessed.

...

The evening breeze swirled around the mountaintop, the mountain was very quiet, so silent that only the rustling of the grass could be heard.

They were so close to the stars, it seemed that by rolling down the car window, one could reach out and touch them...

This night, there was joy in reunion, leisure in adversity, and even some room for gossip, but among the eight of them, everyone understood.

If today they weren’t able to leave, then each following day would be harder than the last.

Before falling asleep, Lu Xiaoer was still on a drip, having taken today’s medication, and although these past few days were filled with fleeing, her health had much improved.

The arrival of Wen Nian and others had truly bolstered her spirits.

When Zhongli Wuzhi entered the tent, his demeanor was lecherous, but now he just sat cross-legged to one side, merely watching over Lu Xiaoer.

He was very tired, very drained, but unable to sleep.

This Zhongli Wuzhi, always so self-satisfied and arrogant, in the midst of war and a foreign land today... was evidently powerless.

As for the other tent, almost bursting with tender warmth, it completely contrasted with what they had experienced today and what they still had to face.

He carefully pressed against her, kissing her, whispering in her ear,

"Will you tell?"

Song Lili, stirred by his advances, her heart pounded "thump-thump" excitedly.

She held his face, her gaze clear "Ah Nian, how old are you this year?"

As she met his eager, hazy eyes.

"Counting, thirty-one."

"I am... thirty-eight this year."

"..."

Their eyes met, and the atmosphere, previously filled with ambiguity, chilled slightly.

After a while, Wen Nian chuckled softly,

"Ali, when you say such jokes so seriously, I really feel like..."

"Past life, thirty-three years old, passed away."

"..."

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