Chapter 864: A Misunderstanding
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Without the need for contemplation, Su Shen could answer her question. “Everything, Ah Zi, my mind, my heart, it’s all you. I want to hold you in the early morning, walk with you hand in hand after meals, and embrace you to sleep every night. I want to kiss you, make love to you.”
His voice dropped to a husky whisper as he uttered the last four words, nearly making her lose her senses. By the time she regained her composure, his large hand was already wrapped around her waist. The medical tape on the back of his hand, pressed against her, had become crumpled. His lips captured hers, his mouth devouring hers in large bites, leaving her almost breathless.
She pushed him away, accidentally pressing on his wound. The wound split open, and the blood seeping out stained the white bandage red. Regardless, he continued to kiss her, intoxicated. At that moment, her saliva was the best anesthetic. Gu Zi eventually felt sorry for him, let go of her hand, and immersed herself in his kiss. She closed her eyes, surrendering herself completely to him, willingly moved by his affection.
After a long while, she opened her eyes. Her black pupils were filled with a hazy shimmer, her eyes reddened at the corners, her small mouth open, panting lightly. Su Shen cupped her face, kissing her slightly open mouth again before he was willing to stop. His throat involuntarily rolled, and seeing this, Gu Zi’s cheeks reddened. She scolded, “You’re all bandaged up like a mummy, can’t you behave?”
Gu Zi didn’t bother with him, planning to call the doctor to re-dress his wound. However, as soon as she opened the door, she ran into a group of people. The leader was quite old, probably in his fifties, with stern features and a vibrant spirit. Behind him was Hu Jie. Gu Zi guessed who it was – Hu Jie’s uncle, Old Chief Shen, the one who had kept Su Shen from leaving.
Old Chief Shen was not surprised to see Gu Zi. He smiled, but it was not warm. He praised, “I wondered why Su Shen was so desperate to leave the military area and return to Guangcheng. It turns out he has such a beautiful and charming wife at home.”
Gu Zi responded calmly. Wasn’t he just flattering her? She could do that too. She smiled and said, “You must be Old Chief Shen. I’ve heard of your heroic deeds from the past. Seeing you today, you’re indeed awe-inspiring. Please come in, Old Chief Shen!”
Gu Zi led the group of people into the room, their purpose clear: to visit the hero of the hour, Su Shen.
Su Shen, upon seeing the visitors, did not rise to greet them. He simply sat there, watching as they entered. The senior officer, however, did not take offense at this. He addressed Su Shen, “Elder Gao has sent a letter scolding me thoroughly, both for his former subordinate Gong Zhan and for you.”
He continued, “He says that he and his wife consider your young, delicate wife as their own daughter. If anything were to happen to you, leaving their adopted daughter a widow, I would be in a world of trouble. Fortunately, I trust your abilities, and you have returned safely!”
Su Shen, faced with the senior officer’s usual superficiality, did not play along. He responded coldly, “Thank you for your concern, Old Chief. I am indeed well. Ah Zi, this is our superior, Old Chief Shen. Old Chief, allow me to formally introduce my wife, Gu Zi.”
When Su Shen spoke to Gu Zi, his tone was noticeably softer. Gu Zi, wanting to save face for her husband, listened to his introduction and greeted the senior officer, “Hello, Old Chief. Thank you for taking care of Su Shen during his time in the capital.”
Old Chief Shen replied, “Su Shen is a pillar of our unit, it’s only right to do so. Haha. Oh, about Hu Jie’s earlier outburst, I have already spoken to her. Hu Jie, come over here and explain the misunderstanding to Su Shen’s wife.”
Reluctantly, Hu Jie was brought forward. She could only follow her uncle’s instructions and speak, “Miss Gu, I apologize for my earlier rudeness. Please do not take my words to heart. I am already engaged to the Huo family, and I would never interfere with your relationship with Su Shen. It’s impossible between Su Shen and me. Please forgive my momentary lapse.”
Earlier, before Hu Jie had left the hospital, she had run into her uncle and his group. She had been so infuriated by Gu Zi that she had rushed forward to beg her uncle not to let Su Shen leave the military district. Her uncle’s face had immediately darkened, and he had pulled her aside to scold her harshly, “Remember this, Su Shen’s affairs have nothing to do with you. Don’t think I don’t know what foolish thing you did just now.
“Now, come with me and salvage your image as a lady. Our family cannot afford to have a daughter who tries to steal another woman’s husband. Remember this, either I die, or you are no longer my niece. In any case, there can never be anything between you and Su Shen. I’ll tell you again, your marriage to Huo Jing is inevitable!”