At this moment, Gu Tong was in Li Yan’s bedroom, organizing clothes. They had just returned, and the luggage hadn’t been unpacked yet. It was the perfect time to sort it out.
Thinking about this tumultuous and unsatisfying marriage leave, it was actually quite pleasant. This kind of life had evolved into a mode of spousal interaction, deepening their relationship even further.
’Click――――’ The key turned in the lock.
The door was pushed open. Li Yan, dressed in his academy uniform, walked slowly into the room. The room was lit, but he wasn’t surprised. Without needing to think, he knew it must have been Gu Tong. He glanced at Gu Tong, who was crouched on the floor organizing clothes, and said, "There’s no need to touch my luggage. The day after tomorrow, I have a mission! I need to bring luggage for it!"
Gu Tong’s hand paused, her whole body tensed up. Perhaps it was a reflex from past trauma, but these words were especially sensitive to her!
"Artifact Fire has been found circulating in the Longxing Country market. According to investigations, dealers were found in remote villages of S Province, where manufacturing, selling, and transporting have formed a production line, and it’s fairly large in scale. The higher-ups have assigned a team to eliminate it!"
Li Yan was the professor of the team and also the highest in charge, so he definitely had to personally lead the trainees there.
However, this matter was still under discussion. Senior officials needed to formulate plans and strategies for the operation. Because he had been studying these specifics, he returned late.
Gu Tong knew about this matter. The same incident happened in the past at this same time. From what she knew, the Special Student Pavilion Academy suffered significant injuries, and Li Yan was also injured because of it.
Her heart skipped a beat, and she said, "Can I go with you?" She was a trainee, and according to regulations, she could join the army. Of course, it depended on whether Li Yan was willing to let her go.
Li Yan firmly denied it. He knew this matter was perilous and unpredictable. How could he possibly take Gu Tong along? Wouldn’t that put her in danger!
"I am your trainee, and according to the organization’s rules, I can go. Besides, I’m a Royal Doctor. I can help rescue and treat the wounded. Please take me, okay..."
Gu Tong pleaded somewhat, knowing that although Li Yan’s injuries at the time were not life-threatening, they were still very serious. Her rebirth had caused too many butterfly effects, and many things had changed because of it.
What if, this time, something unexpected happened again...
Gu Tong’s heart sank to the bottom, and her body trembled when recalling the tragedy of the past.
"You lack self-protection ability!"
If Gu Tong were to be brought onto the battlefield, it would be an extremely irresponsible act. Firstly, she was a new trainee with no combat skills, struggling even to protect herself. Secondly, this battle was likely to be dangerous. Out of personal concern, he wouldn’t let Gu Tong participate.
"My artifact technique is precise. You forgot, didn’t you? I can protect myself..."
Gu Tong urgently needed Li Yan’s approval. Only then could she set foot on the battlefield. She wanted to fight alongside Li Yan; she wanted to join him in the operation.
"No, it’s non-negotiable!"
Li Yan looked at her sternly, with a look of absolute certainty. He had to quash this idea in its cradle, absolutely unwilling to put her in danger. He said, "Don’t worry, I will be fine and will be back soon! When I return, it’ll be our one-month anniversary, and I’ll accompany you back home."
He tried to use words to reassure Gu Tong, to comfort her into waiting patiently. He knew that it wasn’t easy being the wife of a special trainee. Every time the husband went on a mission, the wife would be on edge, unable to relax until they returned victorious. Li Yan understood this very well.
Gu Tong bit her lip hard, so much that her lips turned pale. She lowered her gaze, forcefully trying to control her trembling hands, and said, "I’ll pack your clothes for you..."