The night was already dark, with a bright crescent moon hanging in the night sky, and specks of stars illuminating the way ahead.
Li Yan was shrouded in the night; the original color of his Academy Uniform appeared even darker. His steps were heavy, and his expression was more stagnant. He placed his long hand on the doorknob, still digesting the conversation with his father-in-law.
"As mentioned earlier, if Old Xue’s speculation is correct, Gu Tong is the Battlefield Royal Doctor talent cultivated by Mr. Baili. Li Yan, you also know that such talent is scarce at the Pavilion Academy. Through this matter, we can also understand Gu Tong’s Royal talent!"
"Therefore, while hiding her, we must also provide the perfect protection. As for the next steps, we will discuss them further, drafting plans to ensure everything is foolproof before preparing the implementation plan. This is confidential, and it’s our responsibility as family members!"
"Thus, I hope you will protect Gu Tong well, whether as a superior or as a husband! Of course, I know that as a husband, this is a hard thing to accept, so you’ll need some time to process it!"
As he gripped the doorknob, the words of his father-in-law, Gu Tiancheng, echoed in his mind.
Li Yan understood that if it weren’t out of necessity, he wouldn’t want to let her be in danger either...
Nevertheless, he had promised the little woman, and he must fulfill his responsibility! Moreover, she was his wife, the one he loved.
Pushing open the door, Li Yan suddenly found that the lights inside were not turned off. He had been away from the dorm for a long time, and normally, this shouldn’t have happened.
He thought for a moment, frowned, and his puzzled dark eyes finally landed on the woman on the chair!
Gu Tong was wearing a white hip-hugging shirt that was obviously not her style. She sat cross-legged on the chair, her glossy black hair cascading down, still slightly damp from a recent shower.
In her hand, she held a pair of chopsticks, with which she was feeding a piece of raw meat to a bald bird standing opposite her, turning back and saying, "Husband, isn’t it amazing? Ah Tu actually knows where your home is. When I first came, it was already standing outside the window, pecking at the glass desperately."
She was clearly in a good mood and was playful, teasing the bald bird, saying, "You know, we’ve been away for so long, and it still hasn’t grown any feathers, just as bald as ever."
"Tweet!! Tweet!!" The bald bird was unhappy, jumping angrily on the table, "You’re the bald one! Your whole family is bald!"
Gu Tong paused for a moment, then burst into laughter, deliberately teasing the bald bird, waving the meat with the chopsticks and saying, "Ah Tu, Ah Tu, if you make a sound, I’ll give you meat~"
"Tweet!! Tweet!!" Who would do that! Birds have dignity, you know! What do you mean by Ah Tu? That’s not suitable at all!
"When I say call, you call, Ah Tu is so good~"
Gu Tong tossed the meat at the bald bird’s feet, nearly making it explode with anger.
"Tweet!! Tweet tweet!!" That’s not what it meant! Hey!
Li Yan watched the little woman’s playful antics, his eyes filled with fondness. His previously restless heart instantly calmed, as he walked behind Gu Tong and embraced her body.
Gu Tong’s body stiffened, clearly startled, and the chopsticks in her hand fell as she tried to turn around to see...
Her hair carried a faint fragrance, naturally wafting into Li Yan’s senses.
Li Yan rested his head, buried in the moist strands on Gu Tong’s shoulder, and said calmly, "Don’t move, just let me hold you for a while!"