Chapter 855: Preparing to Search Thousands of Miles for Her Husband
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“Although the specifics of this covert mission remain unknown, it’s clear that it must be related to Gong Zhan’s disappearance!” Jin Long exclaimed, frustration evident in his voice. “What was Gong Zhan thinking? Even I, who have never served in the military, know that the drug trafficker’s camp in the northern part of the capital, known as the soldier’s tomb, is a one-way ticket. He’s really causing trouble!”
He had heard from Su Shen about the numerous scars that adorned his body, most of which were remnants from his anti-drug operations. If it weren’t for Su Shen’s tenacity, he might not have survived to this day.
The drug traffickers in the north had their own influence within the capital’s political sphere. They despised Su Shen’s anti-drug campaign and, at his most vulnerable, hired assassins to eliminate him. If Su Shen hadn’t foreseen the situation and accepted a mission outside the capital, he might have become a casualty of power struggles. However, these matters were too dark to share, especially with his sister-in-law, so he kept them to himself.
Upon hearing this, Gu Zi’s expression became particularly complex. Although she had previously suspected that Su Shen’s mission was related to Gong Zhan’s reckless actions, she hadn’t expected that Su Shen would accept such a dangerous task to save someone. He was essentially gambling with his life for freedom. It was madness!
Gong Zhan, the male protagonist of the story, wouldn’t die. There was no need for Su Shen, a mere supporting character, to risk his life. Gu Zi was so infuriated that she nearly fainted.
Jin Long quickly steadied her, releasing his grip once she was stable. “Sister-in-law, don’t worry too much. We haven’t received any bad news from Su Shen and his team. Plus, Su Shen isn’t one to be trifled with. Don’t stress yourself out!”
Gu Zi steadied herself against the wall and took small steps outside. She was deeply concerned about Su Shen, but not to the point of fainting. Lately, she had been experiencing bouts of dizziness, the cause of which she couldn’t pinpoint.
After regaining her composure, she said, “I understand Su Shen’s situation. I’m fine. You can go ahead. Please make preparations. If possible, I want to go to the capital.”
Tears welled up in Jin Long’s eyes. “Sister-in-law, you care so much about Su Shen. You’re even prepared to travel a thousand miles to find him!” He had initially thought that she didn’t love Su Shen that much. After all, she was young, educated, business-savvy, and a wonderful mother. Any man would consider himself lucky to marry such an exceptional woman, let alone expect her love.
However, adversity reveals true feelings. Her decision to go to the capital showed her love for Su Shen. It made sense, considering even he, as a close buddy, was worried about Su Shen. Not to mention, she was Su Shen’s wife. It was only natural for her to be worried. “Sister-in-law, leave it to me. I’ll handle everything!”
Jin Long hastily departed, and Gu Zi made her way to the living room, intending to take a moment to rest and recover.
Su Bing had just seen off Gao Lang and then Jin Long. Upon his return, he noticed his mother’s troubled expression and inquired, “Mom, is it news about Dad?”
Gu Zi, not quite ready to discuss the matter, saw that Gao Lang was no longer present and redirected the question to Su Bing, “I’ll talk about this with you later. Tell me, what did Uncle Gao say to you?”
Suddenly, Gu Zi remembered something. The name Gao Lang was familiar; she had come across it in a book. Gao Lang was the mentor who had guided Su Bing at the research institute. However, in the book, Su Bing hadn’t met Gao Lang so early. It was only later, when Su Bing was nearly framed by Lin Miao and sent to prison, that Gao Lang, out of his respect for talent, used his privilege for the first time to save Su Bing and brought him back to the research institute.
This was also the beginning of Su Bing’s complete transformation into a darker character. With this realization, Gu Zi broke out in a cold sweat. According to the plot, Su Bing would definitely choose to join the research institute. If things continued this way, would Su Bing still be unable to avoid his original fate? Gu Zi felt a tightness in her chest.
Seeing his mother in this state, Su Bing didn’t press further. He said, “Uncle Gao invited me to join their preparatory class, but I declined. Mother, I admire Uncle Gao greatly. He is a remarkable man, but I don’t want to become a cold, emotionless machine like him. I can’t bear the thought of not seeing you for a long time. I choose to join the youth research class instead.”
Gu Zi was momentarily stunned. Su Bing had declined? He had made a choice that deviated from the original plot. Didn’t this mean that Su Bing’s trajectory was changing? So, a character’s fate wasn’t irreversible!
Gu Zi felt a surge of happiness, though she couldn’t bring herself to smile. If the ending could be changed, then she was even less certain about Su Shen’s safety. The odds were not in his favor!