Chen Lishu tilted her head, staring at Gu Xingdong, and asked with a curious expression, "Modu? Weren't you going there to complete a mission? Isn't it a bit inappropriate to bring me along?"
Gu Xingdong cupped Chen Lishu's face, the corners of his lips curving slightly upwards as he softly said, "There's nothing inappropriate. You'll just be by my side. A month is too long; I can't bear to be apart from you."
Looking into Gu Xingdong's sincere eyes, Chen Lishu pursed her lips. After a moment of hesitation, she lowered her gaze and nodded, saying, "Okay, then I'll go with you to Modu."
"Great!" With Chen Lishu's agreement, a smile bloomed on the male lead's face, like that of a child. This put Chen Lishu in a much better mood. DAFENG XIAOSHUO.COM
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The next day, while everyone was having breakfast, Chen Lishu announced that they were preparing to go to Modu on orders.
Li Xiulan asked with some concern, "Is it suitable for you to go? Will this mission be dangerous? What if you get injured? Why don't you let Gu Xingdong go alone? As a man, it's fine if he gets a little hurt. You're pampered and delicate, your skin is tender. If you get any scars, how will I explain it to your in-laws?"
Hearing Li Xiulan's preferential treatment, Gu Xingdong raised an eyebrow and asked, "Mom, who is your biological son? Why are you cursing me like this! Besides, we're just distributing supplies, not going to war. How could we get hurt?"
Speaking of this matter, Li Xiulan became even more incensed. She got up, grabbed Gu Xingdong by the ear, and scolded him sternly, "Isn't it because I'm worried that you're too busy with the affairs of the First Unit and have no time to take care of Lishu?
Lishu should stay with us. Why are you taking people around everywhere without reason? Moreover, that place is unstable and very dangerous!"
To make the children happier, Gu Xingdong feigned a pained expression and begged for mercy, "I'm wrong, I'm wrong, I know I'm wrong. Please, with your magnanimity, let me off!"
Li Xiulan let out a heavy sigh upon hearing his plea, "So you know you're wrong now? Then you can pack your things and leave by yourself later, and don't take Lishu away!"
Just as Gu Xingdong was about to say something to change Li Xiulan's mind, Mother He, who was beside them, interrupted with a smile, "If they want to go to Modu, let them go. It's a good thing that they are still so affectionate after so many years of marriage. Isn't it normal for couples to be clingy?
A lot has happened recently, so going to Modu can be a way to relax. Perhaps you'll find creative inspiration in that resource-rich place. As for safety, Sister-in-law, you don't need to worry at all. Do you think your son is a vegetarian? Can't even protect his own woman!"
"Sister," Li Xiulan opened her mouth, wanting to say something to keep Chen Lishu, but seeing Chen Lishu gazing affectionately at her darn son, she ultimately swallowed the words that were on her lips. Then, she sat back down in her seat, crossed her arms, and snorted, "Alright, you are all adults. How you decide is your own business. Remember to protect yourselves when you go, and return safely."
With Li Xiulan's approval, Gu Xingdong turned to look at Chen Lishu. They looked at each other and smiled simultaneously.
After breakfast, they packed their belongings and headed to the airport. After about two to three hours of flight, they finally arrived in Modu.
As soon as they exited the airport, a familiar voice reached their ears: "Brother Gu, I'm here!"
Looking in the direction of the voice, they saw Xiao Hei grinning at them and waving continuously.
Gu Xingdong held Chen Lishu's hand and walked up to Xiao Hei, asking with a confused expression, "Why are you here? Didn't Yang Zhiguo say you wouldn't be coming to Modu?"
Seeing Gu Xingdong's perplexed look, Xiao Hei curved his lips and said, "My name wasn't originally on the Modu roster, but Chief Yang said he was afraid you wouldn't be able to take care of yourself alone, so he sent me to do some odd jobs for you, like driving.
Sister-in-law, I didn't expect you to come too. Fortunately, I drove a sedan. Otherwise, riding a bicycle might not have been enough to carry so many people and luggage. Our accommodation has already been arranged. We can talk slowly after we settle in. Let's not stand around here at the airport."
Gu Xingdong nodded, and then the group walked towards the sedan, asking as they walked, "Have the others arrived?"
Xiao Hei scratched his head and reported truthfully, "Everyone from the First Company has arrived. Two people haven't arrived yet. As for who those two are, I'm not sure. Chief Yang didn't explain clearly to me, nor did he ask me to pick them up."
Soon, they got into the car and drove to their residence.
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Seeing the figure she had longed for appear before her eyes, Zhang Wan'er's eyes lit up. Just as she was about to step forward to greet them, a familiar and detested figure appeared before her, causing her greeting to falter.
"Why is Chen Lishu here?" she murmured, looking at their tightly clasped hands. A hint of jealousy appeared in her eyes. Did Gu Xingdong like this woman that much? To be inseparable even when completing a mission!
As Zhang Wan'er was fuming about this, a soft, caring voice reached her ears, "Wan'er, what's wrong? Xingdong is here. Weren't you just talking about him all the time? Now that he's here, why are you standing here like a statue?"
Hearing the voice from behind, Zhang Wan'er quickly suppressed the jealousy in her eyes. Then, feigning a wronged expression, she turned to the man and said, "Brother Zheming, my current identity makes it difficult to greet him. Do you see the woman beside him? This is Xingdong's wife!"
"She's Xingdong's wife?" Li Zheming followed Zhang Wan'er's gaze. The woman was quite good-looking, but after hearing Zhang Wan'er's description of her character these days, even though she was beautiful, he felt no affection. To use an old saying, she was a vixen in a beautiful disguise.
Seeing Li Zheming's dazed expression, Zhang Wan'er felt an ominous premonition. She then tugged on his sleeve and shook it vigorously, trying to get his attention, "Brother Zheming, what are you looking at? Could it be that you're also captivated by this woman?"
Li Zheming, whose thoughts were interrupted, quickly declared, "How could that be? How could I have any thoughts about this wicked woman?"